What a magical place.
The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is the perfect place for holidays. The grounds are beautiful and the service impeccable. I wanted to try something different for Christmas this year... some place where I could relax and enjoy the holiday with the rest of the family. No cooking, cleaning, entertaining, wrapping endless mounds of presents, spending days decorating and baking... i.e., I was ready for a luxurious treat. We invited our adult children and their families and two of them were able to join us. Even though Kendall was briefly disappointed that there was no snow, the grounds were beautiful with hundreds of lighted trees.
There were cozy seating areas everywhere and it was wonderful to be able to sit and visit by a fire.
There was an enchanted display of gingerbread houses which we all enjoyed.
On Christmas Eve we walked over to the Summit building for the Broadmoor Christmas Show.
Cocktails before dinner. We were then escorted to our table for dinner and to watch the very musical show. Santa even made an appearance which made it truly special.
Christmas morning dawned bright and beautiful and we woke to this spectacular view from our room. As we got up, we found a mound of presents in the corner of the room. Santa Claus had found us in Colorado!
Under a brilliant blue sky on Christmas Day, we took a brisk hike in the
Garden of the Gods. It is a city-owned park and open 365 days a year.
Christmas night we went to dinner at
The Cliff House in Manitou Springs. It was a delightful surprise to be able to eat in the fireplace room.
Making memories for our families and/or friends is important to us "beautiful older women!"
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