Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Wednesday!

Morning All!

It's Wednesday again and that means another Summer Enchanted Evening is about to begin! Tonight at 7 PM in the Baldpate Library we have special guest Kurtis Kelley. Kelley is a librarian and local performer that has been leading living-history re-enactments for over a dozen years. His performances usually illustrate a single character. This event is a rare opportunity to see a "medley" of Kelley's favorite characters, all of whom had a tremendous impact on our history: Abner Sprague, Lord Dunraven, and F. O. Stanley. Kelley will also discuss the local history books that guide our understanding of these"history legends". Also included: a brief reading from Joe Mills' "A Mountain Boyhood".

Today's soups are White Chili and Pumpkin Curry.

Please join us tonight to welcome our special guest and enjoy his performance! As always if you would be interested in dining with us before the speech please call for a dining reservation at 970-586-6151.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

8/30/2011

It's another beautiful day here in Estes Park.  So come up to The Baldpate Inn for some delicious food and you will love it.  Today, we are having Buffalo Stew and Potato Leek Soup as well as my favorite muffin, Banana Butterscotch, and the Onion Garlic Muffin.

If you are ever interested in eating one of our amazing three course breakfasts here at The Baldpate, give us a call for reservations and you will not regret it.  For more information, follow this link:
http://www.baldpateinn.com/Baldpate.Breakfast.menu.html
or call us at 970-586-6151. 

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Monday, August 29, 2011

Another Great Week!

Morning All!

We had another wonderful wedding this weekend and could not have been more thrilled on the outcome! Congratulations to the happy couple! We are so honored to have been part of your special day! With another great weekend behind us we are ready to start fresh. This Wednesday we will have our Summer Enchanted Evening series at 7 PM. Kurtis Kelly will be joining us this week to present "A Medley of Estes Park History Legends".

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese

Muffins of the Day: Buttermilk Bran and Little Italy

And YES! We are open Labor Day weekend so come on up the mountain and join us for a short vacation over the weekend!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Sunday is Funday!

Join us for a peaceful and beautiful Sunday in the mountains. Take advantage of our award wining breathtaking view!

Today we have Cream of Asparagus and Beef Stew. Our breads are baked fresh daily which include Cranberry Nut and Poppy Seed muffins! Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are on the menu as well so make sure you help yourself to those! Our foods are fresh and homemade so come join us for a delicious meal!

As the weather starts to cool down, warm up at the Baldpate we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Saturday, August 27, 2011

8/27/2011

Good morning everyone.  It's getting to be that time of year again.  The weather is getting colder, the aspen are getting ready to put on their fall clothes, and Lois is experimenting with food again.  Today on the menu, we are having Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom soup with our popular Triple Cheese Muffin and our brand new Cherry Muffin.  And if they taste anything like they smell, people will be devouring those today.

Just a reminder, we do always encourage reservations as we are still busy and can use all the notice we can get.  So give us a call at 970-586-6151 and we will get you a reservation.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Friday, August 26, 2011

Friday

Good Morning All!

I hope everyone is ready for a great weekend at the Baldpate because we are! It's wedding season again and we are looking forward to pleasing many brides and their families in the next couple weeks! During this Fall transition phase, be sure to call us at 970-586-6151 to make sure we are not booked for an event and can get everyone in!

Today we will be serving White Chili and Pumpkin Curry along with our delightful Oatmeal Blueberry and Green Onion Creme Cheese muffins!

For those who have forgotten (unlikely), we also serve PIE! Delicious, lick the last bit off the plate, pie that will make you want to come back for more. Enjoy a piece after your meal or come have a treat on the porch in the fresh air! Any way you choose, we look forward to serving you!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Good Morning!

It looks to be another gorgeous day here in Estes Park. The sun is already shining down and the hummers are buzzin around. Last night for the first time I saw a baby bear! He was so precious as he waddled through the Baldpate forest. His mama wasn't far away though so that made it easy for me to stay inside! The cub reminded me exactly of those Charmin toilet paper commercials; so cute! We also had a huge elk lounging on our property the other day! Being nestled in the Rocky Mountains, The Baldpate Inn hosts some cool furry friends! So come out and hopefully see one of our furry neighbors!

Today we have Potato Leek and Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Golden Sunshine muffins as well as Triple Cheese muffins. As always we have a full salad bar with fresh toppings that won't disappoint. Our breads are baked fresh daily including our world famous Cornbread and our delicious sweet Honey Wheat bread as well. Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-6151!
Speaking of our animal neighbors, our hummers have been seen less and less. I guess it's that time for them to travel south. However, last night's Summer Enchanted Evening program with Scott Rashid was a hit! He spoke about our little flying Baldpate mascot and even held a few in his bare hands! Everyone sure got a "buzz" at the Baldpate! Don't miss out on next week's Summer Enchanted Evening on Estes Park history legends!

If you didn't get a chance in your busy summer schedule to come up to the Baldpate, don't worry! We are still open throughout the fall. Our bed and breakfast is a great get-a-way option for those who love to have a relaxing time in a serene setting. Call and ask about availability and experience some great hospitality at the Baldpate.

It's a brand new day to create new and fun memories. We would love to be apart of those special memories. You are a key to our place so make yourself at home!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Wonderful Wednesday!

Good Morning All!

It looks like we have another wonderful Wednesday morning on our hands and are looking forward to a great day. Tonight we have our Summer Enchanted Evening Series at 7 PM. Join us this week to listen to Scott Rashid speak on Hummingbirds! A very exciting talk that hits close to our hearts because we love our little Hummingbird friends at the Baldpate so much! The staff is very excited to listen up on this one to learn a little bit more about the unique birds we feed daily!

Today's soups are Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese along with our delightful Little Italy and All Bran Muffins! As always, we will have our Honey Wheat Loaf and our Famous Cornbread at the end of the salad bar. Try not to get too full and always leave room for pie! We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

8/23/2011

Good morning everyone.  I hope everyone is us and ready for a great day doing whatever it is you do.  And if you want to make that day even better, come on down to The Baldpate where the enchantment awaits.  On our menu today, we are having Beef Stew and Corn Chowder as well as Lemon Ginger and Banana Butterscotch muffins.  And don't forget about our amazing Honey Wheat Bread and Cornbread. 

Do you want to enjoy Breakfast at Baldpate sometime?  Well all you have to do is call 970-586-6151 and we can help you set up a reservation.  Just a reminder, reservations are required as we make everything fresh the morning of and need to know how many people are coming.  And you will not regret making this decision.  It is one of the best breakfasts you will ever have.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Monday, August 22, 2011

What a gorgeous morning! Then again when is it not a gorgeous morning in Estes Park? It's starting to cool down a little and fall is quickly approaching and the scenery is only going to get better. So don't let your summer end or start your fall season off right by enjoying a great time at the Baldpate Inn.

Today we are serving White Chili and, a staff favorite, Tomato Rice. Muffins today include my favorite Zucchini Nut muffins and Blueberry muffins. Our specialty restaurant includes homemade breads such as our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat bread. Is your mouth watering yet? Well, if that doesn't make your taste buds excited then let me mention our homemade pies. Freshly made daily, our pies are to die for. We have over 7 different kinds of pies that puts your grandma's pie to shame. (Unless Lois is your grandma...) So come out for a homemade, healthy, and fresh meal.

Just a side note, please keep one of our staff members in your prayers. He was sent to the ICU yesterday and we are praying for a quick recovery. Our staff is like family so it's tough to see our Baldpate brother sick!

On another side note, it's weird not starting class today! I still had to get up early however... My Switzerland program doesn't start until October so I get to spend an extra month at the Baldpate! I know, I'm going from one mountain range to another. I guess I'm becoming a mountain woman after all. Anyway, I just wanted to tell everyone starting classes today, this week, or soon, good luck and study hard!

If you would like to make a reservation call us at 970-586-6151. We would love to serve you! Have a great Monday!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Sunrise Sunset

Good Morning All!

I hope you all slept well and were able to wake early enough to watch the sunrise! It was beautiful here today watching the sun come up over the mountains with the crisp morning air! Come lodge with us and you can wake up early with coffee and watch the sunrise. If that's not enough, a three course breakfast is included in your stay so you can fill your belly with a delicious homemade meal after an unforgettable experience on the Baldpate porch.

Today's soups are the ever hearty Cowboy Buffalo Stew and delightful Cream of Mushroom. Our muffins on this wonderful day are Zucchini Dill and Apple Raisin Spice. As always Lois is making her wonderful pies for everyone to enjoy, whether on the porch or in the restaurant. They never disappoint so stop on in and see what we have for a selection today!

We love seeing all of our wonderful guests (new and old!) at the Baldpate and it gives us great joy to wait on each and every one of you! We look forward to seeing you!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Good Morning!

I hope everyone is having a splended weekend so far! It's so great meeting new people here and seeing familiar faces is always enjoyable. Come enjoy your weekend here at the Baldpate!

Today we will be serving our White Chili and Pumpkin Curry along with Lemon Ginger muffins and Golden Sunshine muffins as well. Our other breads include our Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread. Enjoy a fresh homemade meal today at the Baldpate.

Do you have a favorite muffin? Or love the cornbread so much you want to eat it everyday? Well we have our best selling Collections book for sale! It has most of our famous recipes including the famous Cornbread, muffins, soups, salads, and yes even pie recipes! The Baldpate Collections includes the most requested recipes from our award-wining dining room along with some fasinating history of The Baldpate Inn and its world famous Key and Photo collection.
Join us at the Baldpate, we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn


Friday, August 19, 2011

8/19/2011

Good morning everyone.  As the wind blows through the Aspen trees and the hummingbirds flutter about, you know it's going to be another beautiful day here at The Baldpate.  And for that beautiful day, we have a great menu planned.  Our soups today are Beef Stew and Tomato Rice and our muffins today are Oatmeal Blue and Green Onion Cream Cheese.  I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

Don't forget, if you ever want to try our delicious breakfast, you don't have to be a guest.  Our Breakfast at Baldpate is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, have a romantic breakfast, or just come up with your family and have an amazing breakfast with an equally amazing view.  Just make sure you call and let us know because reservations are required.  Call 970-586-6151 and we can set one up for you.

Have a great day and I hope you have a great day.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Good Morning!

It's another gorgeous morning at the Baldpate. It is always such a serene and peaceful setting here you can hear the hummers buzzing and the leaves brushing against each other so clearly. What a great start to the day.

It's suppose to be a sunny day here in Estes Park so nothing should stop you from coming up to the Baldpate Inn for some great lunch or dinner. Today we will be having my favorite Red Chili and Corn Chowder. Muffins today are Mandarin Orange muffins as well as our Chocolate Mystery muffins. I bet you can't guess what's the mystery ingredient in the Chocolate muffins! If you haven't tried our Cornbread then you are missing out on life. Our famous Cornbread is the talk of the town and people specifically call and ask if we will be having cornbread. As always the Cornbread is on our buffet so don't worry folks! Our Honey Wheat bread are best friends and sit next to each other so don't forget to get a slice of that!

With all these homemade soups and breads it's hard not to just eat one muffin or one bowl of soup. Thank God we are a buffet. Remember it's not a race, it's a marathon. So bring your stretchy pants and enjoy a great hearty and filling meal at the Baldpate.

Reservations are always recommended so call us at 970-586-5397 and I would love to make one for you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

A Warm Fire on a Chilly Morning!

Morning All!

Fall is in the air up here on Twin Sisters Mountain and we all awoke a bit of a chill.  Here in the lobby of the Baldpate, we decided it was time to light a fire, and now we are super cozy! Add a little coffee and hot chocolate to the equation and you have a beautiful mountain morning! What a wonderful way to start the day!  If you experienced a fall chill this morning, come on up to the Baldpate where our soups are bound to warm you up! Today we are featuring a Garden Vegetable and Cowboy Buffalo Stew.  Mmm just thinking about those soups make me feel warmer inside already. Our muffins are Zucchini Nut and Trail Mix along with our Famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread! If you have a sweet tooth, be sure and try a piece of our delicious homemade pie, sure to warm the soul of Jack Frost himself!

Also not to be missed, for nothing else but your grandma's birthday, tonight we will be returning with our Wednesday lecture series, Summer Enchanted Evenings! Join Jane Wright, president of of the Estes Park Postcard Club, as she gives an illustrated talk about the Bear Lake Lodge, a favorite Rocky Mountain National Park tourist destination until its removal in 1959. This talk, will begin at 7:00pm and is free to the public. Complimentary coffee, punch and homemade cookies will be served.

Regards Y'all

Evan Baker
Dining and Events Manager
The Baldpate Inn LTD.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

8/16/2011

Good morning Estes.  It's going to be another beautiful day here at The Baldpate and we are planning some great food today just for you.  Our soups today are White Chili and Potato Leek and our muffins are Feta and Cranberry Nut.  Just a reminder as we come into the fall season, reservations are always recommended so that we can plan accordingly and know how much food to make.  So give us a call at 970-586-6151 and get one set up for you. 

If you are looking for a special place to have breakfast, then look no further than The Baldpate Inn.  Our Breakfast at Baldpate will make any special occasion that much more memorable.  From our delicious three course breakfast to our spectacular views, you can't beat Breakfast at Baldpate.  For more information, follow this link http://www.baldpateinn.com/Baldpate.Breakfast.menu.html and it will tell you everything you need to know.

And don't forget about Summer Enchanted Evenings.  Every Wednesday at 7:00.  It's a great time and cookies and punch are provided.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Monday, August 15, 2011

Good Morning!

As always the sun is shining and the hummers are buzzin'. It's going to be a great day at the Baldpate so come enjoy it with us!

Today's soups are Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese along with Peanut Butter muffins and Golden Sunshine muffins to start your week off right. Enjoy our Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread as well! Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-5397 and I will be glad to make you one!

Can you believe it's already the middle of August? The summer is ending for some people so don't let your summer end without coming up to the Baldpate! For those who need a fall get-a-way, we won't be closed until the beginning of October so schedule in a visit and come up and see the beautiful Aspen trees.
Whether it be today, next week, or next month we would love to see you! Have a great Monday everybody!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Sunday, August 14, 2011

A Beautiful Day in the Mountains

Good Morning,

Well it's another beautiful day in the Rocky Mountains and I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday then here at the Baldpate Inn! Today we are preparing for a wedding and everything is just a buzz with activity. We are getting back into the swing of things with weddings and it's very refreshing after a month long hiatus.  I am very excited for the bride and groom and I feel honored that they chose to spend their special day with us here at the Baldpate.

As I sit here listening to the classical music playing in the background, I feel very at ease and I am ready for a exciting day.  Please come and join us for lunch and spend a relaxing afternoon with us here at the Baldpate Inn.  Who knows you might even go home feeling a little more at ease, without a care in the world.

Regards Y'all,

Evan Baker
Dining and Events Manager
The Baldpate Inn

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Bears!

Morning All!

The bears are out and about and looking to have a meal at the restaurant! Last night we had a hungry visitor that was looking for a bit of leftovers but was disappointed to only find recycling to sort through. We love our bear friend but we hope he didn't make too much of a ruckus last night with all our bottles!

Today's Soups are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Pumpkin Curry. Our Muffins are the delightful Lemon Ginger (a staff favorite) and the always delicious Green Onion Cream Cheese. We hope to see you today whether looking at the key collection or dining with us in the restaurant.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Friday, August 12, 2011

Good Morning!

I may still be trying to wake up but the hummingbirds out there seem to be wide awake darting around. Sometimes I wish I had to energy to buzz around like them and then I remember a couple cups of coffee does the trick! I guess you could say the coffee cup is my hummingbird feeder.

Come out to the Baldpate today and enjoy a great meal. Today we are serving White Chili and Tomato Rice. To go along with our delicious soups we have a Lemon Blueberry muffin and an All Bran muffin as well. Try our famous Cornbread and you won't be disappointed. Our sweet Honey Wheat Bread will be served as well so come hungry everybody!

Start your weekend off right by enjoying a great time at the Baldpate. Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-6151. We would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Today's Soups and Muffins!

Good Morning!

It's a beautiful crisp mountain morning here at The Baldpate Inn. The sun is shining over the mountain tops creating a picturesque view of Estes Valley. It's the perfect day to come and enjoy a delicious bowl of homemade soup and scrumptious breads and muffins!

Today we have a hearty Beef Stew that pairs nicely with a glass of our Snowy Peaks Merlot and a rich Crème of Mushroom soup that tastes wonderful with a glass of our Two Rivers Chardonnay. These Colorado made wines are the perfect accent to a wonderful fresh homemade lunch. We also have our delicious breads and muffins. Today we are serving a sweet Apple Raisin Spice and a savory Zucchini Dill Muffin as well as our Honey Wheat Bread!

Don't forget to save room for dessert! We have a wonderful selection of delectable homemade pies! The Rhubarb is my favorite!

I look forward to seeing you!


Warmly,


Emily Fisher
Hotel Manager
The Baldpate Inn

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Awards!

Good Morning All!

I hope everyone is up for a wonderful day at the Baldpate! Today we have some delicious soups for you to enjoy. My personal favorite, Red Chili and the always delightful Broccoli Cheese are being made right now and the kitchen smells wonderful! Our Tropical Breeze muffins are so great that they will take you off to an island destination and our Cranberry Nut muffins will get anyone out of a bad mood.

Join us tonight for our Summer Enchanted Evening Series. At 7 PM in the Library we will have guest speaker Jim Pickering speaking about the Baldpate Inn, Wind River Ranch, Longs Peak Inn, Columbine Lodge, Hewes-Kirkwopod Inn, and Cole's Place. Mr Pickering will also be talking about the important people associated with these lodges including; the Reverend Elkanah J. Lamb, Carlyle Lamb, Enos Mills, Charles Levings, Charles Edwin Hewes, Henry Cole, Gordon Mace and others.

On to the best part of this blog, AWARDS!!! We are honored to announce that for the third year running, out of 450 restaurants, we have been voted top ten for best view and best lunch. On behalf of the Baldpate, I would like to say thank you to all of our guests and that we are delighted to receive such an award from our open table customers. Without the support of our wonderful guests we would not be able to receive honors such as these and are very excited to have such loyal and caring people as guests at the Baldpate. We truly appreciate every one of you and always look forward to seeing you again! THANK YOU!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

8/9/2011

Good morning.  Hope everyone is having a great day.  Our soups today are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Corn Chowder.  Our two muffin selections are going to be Zucchini Nut and Green Onion Cream Cheese.  And as always, we have CORNBREAD!!!!!  Just a reminder that we always encourage reservations, especially on the weekends as we get more and more into wedding season.  Just give us a call at 970-586-6151 and we'd be glad to take that for you!

Don't forget about our Summer Enchanted Evening programs happening every Wednesday at 7:00.  Come enjoy a great program, a great view and some great cookies.  Tomorrow night's speaker is Jim Pickering who will be talking about the history of the Tahosa Valley and the inns of the valley, including The Baldpate.  Make sure you get here early and get a good seat.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Monday, August 8, 2011

Good Morning!

It's the day nobody really likes, Monday. However I actually don't mind Mondays because it reminds me that it is the start of a fresh week! Monday is the day you can start over and determine the mood for the rest of the week! So see it as an opportunity to create a great week! And what better way to start your week here at the Baldpate on this fine Monday.

Today's soups are Garden Vegetable and White Chili to put you in a good mood! Our two muffins today are Triple Cheese and Oatmeal Blueberry to put you in a even better mood! As always Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are on the menu everyday. Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us anytime and make a reservation for some great food and great service!

Today three of our interns head back as their term ends here at the Baldpate. It's been so much fun working, learning, growing, and living with Sarah, Haydon, and David. They all contributed their own talents to make the Baldpate special. Hospitality isn't easy but to these three, it comes naturally. It seems just yesterday I was shaking their hands and introducing myself. Now, we are a family. It will be hard to see them leave but as Mama Lo Lo says, "It's never goodbye, it's see ya." After all, five of us returned from last year! We'll be praying for safe travels as they go back home/school and hope they will never forget the memories and experiences here at the Baldpate.

Start your week off right here at the Baldpate. You have a fresh start this week so be happy, smile, and enjoy a great time at the Baldpate.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Sunday, August 7, 2011

8/7/2011

How is everyone today?  I hope you are all having a wonderful and relaxing weekend.  And hopefully that relaxing day includes a trip to The Baldpate.  It's going to be a great day for a meal.  Today, our soups are Beef Stew and Tomato Rice and our Muffins are Poppy Seed and Zucchini Dill Muffins.  Doesn't that sound amazing?

It's official: play season at The Baldpate has ended.  They were great fun and we are sad that we are not going to see them anymore, as well as see all the wonderful play people who were so nice.  We would like the thank them for all of their hard work putting the productions on.  It was no easy task, but they made it seem effortless.  We would also like to thank everyone who attended the plays.  It's because of your support that we are able to do these.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Good Morning!

It is Sunshine Saturday and the sun is surely smiling this morning. It's been a fun weekend so far with College Daze going on and the Arsenic and Old Lace performance. So come join us for some fun and laughter!

Today's soups are my favorites Red Chili and Potato Leek along with our Golden Sunshine muffins and Tropical Breeze muffins! The breads are baking in the oven as we speak so that means fresh homemade Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread will be ready for you! Always save room for pie because Lois makes the best pies. We have so many different kinds I guess you are just going to have to try each one!

Our last performances of Arsenic and Old Lace are today! Our outdoor play is an amazing way to bring the family and friends together for a fun summer activity. Just sit, relax, and laugh! First performance starts at 1:30 today and our last is at 6:30. Tickets can be reserved so please call and I would love to reserve you some tickets to a great show! They are $15 but if you dine with us today they are at a discounted price of $12!  Because our theatre is outdoors, please dress accordingly!

Sunshine Saturday not only represents a sunny summer Saturday, but it also suggests a cold Sunshine Wheat beer to go along with that sunny day. We will be promoting this beer today to go along with our College Daze weekend. So make sure you enjoy a cold beer with us as we remember our college memories! Today is also the day where the staff wears our college gear and we encourage you to wear yours! We have so much school pride we have no problem sharing it! So let us swap some stories and have a great time! Ask about our fall packages because they are so good professors would give it an A+.

I'm wearing my Crimson and Grey as I show off my school colors and I hope to see the Baldpate Inn filled with different colors from different schools! It's going to be a fun weekend and we would love for you to be apart of it!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Friday, August 5, 2011

Encore!Encore!

Morning All!

It looks like another wonderful weekend for Encore!Encore!'s presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace. Join us Saturday for the matinee where you can have lunch before or after the performance! Tickets are still available so call 970-586-6151 to reserve your spot!

Today's soups are White Chili and Pumpkin Curry and our muffins are the always delightful Lemon Ginger and Buttermilk Bran. As usual there will be our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Loaf at the end of the salad bar next to the muffins. And of course always save room for PIE! Our fresh baked pie will always the hit at the end of the meal!

College Daze starts today so come on out and share your college stories with our diverse staff! TGIF of course means enjoy Fat Tire, your favorite beverage. Sunshine Saturday means celebrate a lazy sunshine day with sunglasses, college shirts and a Sunshine Wheat! Sleep Inn Sunday you can pick up a voucher for the Sleep Inn Package, valid for the rest of our 2011 season.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend celebrating College Daze and watching the performances of Arsenic and Old Lace.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

Thursday, August 4, 2011

School Colors and Letterman Sweaters!

Good Morning All!

I hope everyone has studied hard this week and are ready for a fantastic weekend at the Baldpate! Tomorrow we will be beginning our College Daze event to celebrate our diverse staff! To start off the weekend we will have Fat Tire Friday, come in and tell us your college stories this day and fill out the questionnaire about our universities to be entered into the drawing! Sunshine Wheat Saturday is a great day to wear your college gear! The staff will be sporting their school colors this day and would love for you to sport yours! Sleep Inn Sunday will be a great day because it is prize day! Sunday we will be announce the winner of our drawing and will hand out a gift certificate for two for the restaurant. Vouchers will be handed out daily for our Sleep Inn package, a $250 special that includes one night stay for two people, a meal in the restaurant (with dessert!), and our book set consisting of Seven Keys to Baldpate and the Collections Cookbook. We are looking forward to seeing your school pride and listening to some great stories! Feel free to call 970-586-6151 for more information!

Today's Soups: Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Corn Chowder

Today's Muffins: Banana Butterscotch and Trail Mix

Don't forget about the play this weekend either! This will be our last showing of Arsenic and Old Lace so come and get your tickets before it's all over! As usual we have a showing on Friday at 6:30 and Saturday at 1:30 and 6:30. Tickets are $15 when you arrive, $12 if you dine with us. Call 970-586-6151 for reservations.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

8/3/2011

Good morning everyone.  I can't believe that as I sit down to write this blog, the calendar is telling me that it is already August.  It feels like it was just last week that I was arriving and we were preparing to open.  But I've had a wonderful summer here so far and it's only going to get better.  And something else that is only getting better is the food, and today we have a delicious line-up for you.  We are having Red Chili and Broccoli and Cheese for our soups and All Bran and Lemon Blueberry Muffins.  And as a special treat, if you get here early enough, you can give us your input on our newest muffins we are trying today, Cherry Almond.  So come in and give us the thumbs up or the thumbs down and we will know whether we should make these again or not.

Tonight is our first Summer Enchanted Evening of the month it's going to be a fun one.  George Peck, who has been a resident of Estes Park for more than 80 years, is going to be here tonight and share his stories and pictures.  So join us tonight at 7:00 pm in The Baldpate Library for the fun trip down memory lane.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Good Morning!
The fire is burning, the birds are chirping, and the coffee is brewing What a perfect morning! It is always so calm and serene in the mornings it puts me in such a peaceful and relaxed mood. However, like my daddy always says, "There is a calm before a storm." Not saying there will be a storm, but we do get extremely busy during lunch and dinner hours so it is nice to relax and prepare for a busy day. Since it is our busy peak, it is always recommended to call and make a reservation.

It always best to make a reservation when Beef Stew and Cream of Mushroom are on the menu. And to go along with those yummy soups, Blueberry Muffins and Green Onion Cream Cheese Muffins are on the menu as well. Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are served daily so make sure you try our delicious homemade breads. A soup and salad buffet is a perfect option for those who are health conscious or just those who enjoy a healthy and fresh meal. So call and make a reservation at 970-586-5397 because I would love to make you one!

Some exciting events going on here at the Baldpate Inn include Summer Enchanted Evenings with George Peck. Mr. Peck moved with his parents to Estes Park in the early 1930's and he has some stories and pictures to show and tell! Travel back in time 80 years ago with us as George Peck takes us back to what Estes Park was like when dances at the Riverside were 10 cents and self-service gasoline was unheard of! This will be an enchanted evening for sure! Program starts at 7:00 P.M. in the Baldpate library tomorrow.

This weekend there will be three more performances of Arsenic and Old Lace! (I told you there were exciting events going on). Join us on August 5th at 6:30 and on August 6th at 1:30 and 6:30 on our outdoor theatre. These our are last performances of the season so you don't want to miss out! Dine with us on the same day of the performance and your ticket will be at a discounted price of $12 instead of the standard price of $15.

The last exciting event that I want to mention in this blog is our upcoming school pride weekend. Our College Daze event starts this Friday! Our interns here at the Baldpate, especially me, have tons of school pride and we wanted to get everyone involved in showing it! From August 5th-7th celebrate our diverse staff by wearing your College gear and share your stories with us! Answer a few questions about our staff and our respective universities and we will enter you in a drawing for a Key Gift Certificate!

Fun times ahead here at the Baldpate and it will only be enjoyable if you were part of it with us. Make some great memories at the Baldpate, we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Monday, August 1, 2011

August Already!

Good Morning All!

I can't believe it is already August! Where has the summer gone! Some of our wonderful staff members will be leaving us soon to get back to school and everyone will be sad to see them depart. After a summer of hard work and fun together it will be difficult to forget these people and the memories we share together. We never say Goodbye at the Baldpate though, only "see you later".

Today's Soups: White Chili and Tomato Rice

Today's Muffins: Cranberry Nut and Little Italy

Our Summer Enchanted Evening Series continues with the long anticipated George Peck photos. As usual, in the library on Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Join us for dinner before, reservations are always recommended. Call 970-586-6151.

Welcome to the College Daze!! Celebrate our diverse staff by sharing your stories with us while you re-live those old college memmories, Answer our Pop Quiz about our staff and their respective universities and we will enter you in a drawing for a Baldpate Gift Certificate! Join us this weekend for our College Daze fun!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn