Sunday October 18

Good morning!



We hope you all can make it out to the Baldpate today for our last day of the 2009 season! It has been a wonderful year and wouldn't have been if it weren't for our guests. Thank you for creating an exceptional experience and memories to last a lifetime.

Today we will be serving our Beef Stew as well as the Pumpkin Curry. While we typically do not have cornbread when we have the Beef Stew, Lois decided today would be special so in our bread selection we will have the world famous treat! We will also have our Buttermilk Bran Muffins and a surprise muffin. Hope you can join us today! Reservations are always recommended! 970 586 6151

Because pictures are worth a thousand words, I hope you enjoy this photo montage of the 2009 Baldpate Inn experience!

We sure do hope you will join us next year for the 2010 season! We will open The Baldpate doors again Memorial Day weekend.

Winding Down for the Season

Good Morning!

Well, it’s hard to believe this will by my final blog for the 2009 season at the Baldpate Inn. The summer and fall have flown by and we are down to our final 2 days (today and tomorrow). It has certainly been an amazing experience to work here at the Baldpate Inn and spend a summer in the mountains. For someone like myself who is used to the flat land and cornfields of Ohio, the mountains have been a welcome break and have provided plenty of memories.

I want to thank all of our guests from this season for also providing plenty of memories. It was truly a joy to work in a place that is full of so many stories. I can’t even begin to count the incredible number of stories that our guests have about their personal history with the Baldpate Inn. The wonderful history of this building continues to grow with each of these stories and is what builds the character and tradition of the Baldpate Inn.

If you’re in town and want to satisfy your Baldpate Inn cravings once more before we close on Sunday, give us a call (970-586-5397) or make a reservation online (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp). Reservations, as always, are highly recommended as we expect to be busier than usual these last few days.

Soups of the Day: White Chili and Tomato Rice

Muffins of the Day: Poppy Seed and Golden Sunshine

Rumors in kitchen are making it sound like we’ll be having Beef Stew and Pumpkin Curry soups tomorrow.

Again, it has truly been a joy to interact with all of you this summer and we hope to see you back at the Baldpate Inn again in 2010.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Last Open Weekend....

Good Morning!

It looks as though it's going to be a beautiful day here at The Baldpate Inn! Step outside and enjoy the cool mountain air while the sun sends down its golden rays-kissing everything in their path. Don't miss your chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive Stellars Jay-a couple of them have been raiding our bird feeder even more frequently since the hummingbirds decided to head to a warmer climate.

Today our lovely chefs are busily preparing Cowboy Buffalo Stew (I promise-no cowboys went missing during the making of this stew) as well as Corn Chowder for your dining pleasure! Our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread or homemade Honey Wheat Bread would go perfectly with either soup. Our sweet muffins: Jenn's Nutty Zucchini (a staff favorite-thanks Jenn for insisting they be added to the menu) and Classic Blueberry are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more! Remember to save room for a slice of homemade pie. You may even choose to have it heated up-ala mode. Just want pie?! No problem!

Finally-I was able to convince the chefs to let me in on the rumored soups for tomorrow: White Chili and Tomato Rice.

Keep in mind that this is the last weekend we are open for the 2009 season with our last seating at 2:00pm on Sunday October 18th, 2009. We'd love to have you join us anytime today for world food day between 11:30am and 7:00pm. Call us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 to make reservations or visit our website www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp to make them online. The American History Savers are in the process of documenting each and every key in our collection; quite a task-considering we have the world's largest collection. Stop on in to discover the history.

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are. ~Bernice Johnson Reagon

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Good Day Estes Park!

What a beautiful morning it is here at The Baldpate Inn! The season is coming to a quick end, but you still I have few days left to get in another visit or maybe your first visit.

Today we will be serving our Beef Stew and Cream of Mushroom soups. Today’s muffins are definite crowd pleasers, Lemon Ginger and Pumpkin Spice, two of my newfound favorites!

If you have a sweet tooth, head on up for some pie! Our pies are homemade daily by our innkeeper Lois. There are too many to just like one, I personally enjoy the Cherry and Scandinavian Apple.

Reservations are always recommended for lunch and dinner and can be made online (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp) or by phone (970-586-5397).

Have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

Laura Franklin

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

The days are dwindling down so, hurry up and get to The Baldpate Inn one last time before we close this Sunday.

Today we will be serving our Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese Soups. Our featured muffins are our All Bran and Peanut Butter.

For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Hurry On In....

Good Morning!

Don't let the clouds put a damper on your morning-the day is still full of opportunities. Relish in the beauty of nature today: Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the many lakes surrounding the area, the bugling elk, or maybe just step outside your front door and take a deep breath of the cool mountain air.

The featured soups our fine chefs are back in the kitchen busily preparing for the day are: Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Corn Chowder. For all of you who love our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread-you're in luck as we will be serving it today along with our homemade Honey Wheat Bread. We are having two sweet muffins to tantalize your taste buds: Lily's Lemon Blueberry and Cranberry Nut. Don't forget to sample our specialty salads the staff prepared for your dining pleasure. If you're not too full after your meal-enjoy a scrumptious slice of homemade pie: cherry-rhubarb and chocolate are some of my favorites. Many of these recipes can be found in our 2008 Legacy Edition Collections cookbook.

Secrets are being kept in the kitchen; tomorrow's soups are still under wraps.

Keep in mind that this is our last week. Reservations are always recommended: call 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 or make them online at www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp -we'd love to have you anytime today between 11:30am and 7:00pm. Visit our website www.baldpateinn.com/wedding.asp to find out more about having your wedding, elopement or other special event here.

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. ~Victor Frankl

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Monday, October 12

Good Morning!

Today marks the beginning of our final week at the Baldpate Inn for the 2009 season. We will be open throughout the week and then closing on Sunday, October 18th. Please note that we will have our normal fall hours this week (11:30 AM – 7:00 PM) but we will be closing early on Sunday at 2:00 PM. It’s hard to believe this season has flown by so quickly, but it has certainly been a wonderful 2009 season in Estes Park.

Reservations are always recommended for lunch and dinner and can be made online (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp) or by phone (970-586-5397).

Soups of the Day: White Chili and Tomato Rice

Muffins of the Day: Banana Butterscotch and Triple Cheese

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Soups & Muffins-For Only One More Week

Good Morning!

The sun is sending down its warmth on this blustery morning while a brisk wintry wind sends the powdery snow into a dancing frenzy off the trees and the icicles continue to cling to the edges of the roof. Make sure you bundle up before heading out on your adventures today! Yesterday I enjoyed the beauty around me by walking to Lily Lake.

Our wonderful chefs are preparing for you arrival today with Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese (vegetarian as well as gluten free). Have a bowl or two of either soup to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Make sure you try a petite Buttermilk Bran Muffin (one of my favorites) with the stew-as it makes a prefect pairing! We are also serving two additional muffins along with our homemade Honey Wheat Bread: Classic Blueberry and Golden Sunshine (to brighten your day)! Remember to save room for a slice of our wonderful homemade pie-you can even choose to have it heated up with ice cream!

Swing on by today anytime between 11:30am and 7:00pm-we'd love to have you! Give us a call at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 to make a reservation. However-you can also make them online through our website: www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp

Again today-the chefs would not let me in on the secret of the soups being served tomorrow....

Remember we only have one week left before we close our doors for the winter season. Be sure you make it in at least one last time before Sunday October 18th at 2:00pm. Reservations are always recommended.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ~Helen Keller

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

After receiving another couple of inches of snow last night it looks like a winter wonderland up here on Twin Sisters. If you looking for a little adventure trek on up to The Baldpate Inn for bowl of hot soup! We will be open today for our normal business hours.

Today we will be serving our hearty Red Chili and our savory Pumpkin Curry soups. Our specialty muffins today are All Bran and Tropical Paradise.

For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Snow-Snow-Snow

Good Morning!

The snow yesterday placed a thick-white blanket on our surroundings-hope everyone was able to stay warm while watching the tiny flakes swirl around. Make sure you take a moment to capture the beauty of the day today! Yesterday Emily and I went for a walk around Lily Lake-before heading back inside we made snow angels!

White Chili (after many odd looks and silly comments-it has become a permanent part menu) and Cream of Mushroom are the soups our lovely chefs are busily back in the kitchen preparing for your arrival today. Make sure you try a slice-or share one-of our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread or our homemade Honey Wheat Bread. Our sweet muffins for the day are Jenn's Zucchini Nut and Blueberry. Remember to save room for a piece of our scrumptious homemade pie! Cherry-Rhubarb and Chocolate are some of my favorites.

Reservations are always recommend: call us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 or you can make them online through our website- www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp -we'd love to see you anytime today between 11:30am and 7:00pm. Remember to bring by a key to add to our collection-we have the world's largest!

Planning a wedding-elopement or other special event?! Check out our website www.baldpateinn.com/wedding.asp for more information.

I was unsuccessful at bribing the chefs to let me in on the secrets of tomorrow's soups.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. ~Buddha

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

It’s snowing up here this morning at The Baldpate. If you are joining us for a meal I suggest you bundle up! Today we are serving our Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese soups both of which will warm you right up. Our muffins today are two of my favorites Oatmeal Blues and Trail Mix (YUMMY!).

For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Wednesday October 7th

Good morning!

Today we will be having our Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom soups! To make the perfect pairing, we will also be serving our Apple Raisin and Mandarin Orange muffins! As always we will have our World Famous Cornbread, Honey Wheat loaf, and selection of delicious homemade pies! Don't miss the chance to join us at the Baldpate as we will only be open a little longer! (Our last day is October 18th.)

The rumor about tomorrow is that we will be having our Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese!

Call now for reservations and see you soon! (always recommended 970 586 6151)

Emily Coffman

Adjusted Dinner Hours This Evening

Good Morning!

The dusting of snow that fell last evening looks to melt rather quickly today as sunshine returns to Estes Park. The next few days will be decently warm with a high of 51 degrees today and tomorrow a high of 61 degrees, both days with plenty of that wonderful Colorado sunshine.

With our closing date set as October 18th, we are rapidly approaching the end of our 2009 season. If you were planning one more trip (or two…maybe even three) to the Baldpate Inn this season, this is just a reminder that we’re now open for less than two weeks.

Important note about dinner: Due to the Estes Park Wedding Association dinner in our restaurant this evening, our last seating for the general public will be at 4:00 PM this afternoon. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Soups of the Day: Tomato Rice and Cowboy Buffalo Stew

Muffins of the Day: Lemon Ginger and Banana Butterscotch

As always, reservations are highly recommended and can be made over the phone (970-586-5397) or through our website (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp).

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Monday, October 5, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

It’s the perfect time of year to come up to The Baldpate Inn and warm up with a bowl of hot soup and a slice of homemade pie.

Unfortunately we will be closed for a private party tomorrow evening starting at 4:30pm (EPWA people you know who it is for). If you have not RSVPed yet please do so by today.

On the menu for today we will be serving our White Chili and Corn Chowder soups. Our specialty muffins of the day are Cranberry Nut and Zucchini Dill (featured in Bon Appetit Magazine).

For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

Hope you are able to enjoy a nice cup of coffee-hot chocolate or hot tea before heading out on this chilly morning. The sun is doing its best to warm everything up as it continuously climbs through a cloud-free blue sky. Elk Fest is taking place at Bond Park today-make sure you swing by to see what all the excitement is about.

Today our wonderful chefs are preparing a menu sure to entice your taste buds and leave you wanting more! Our soups for the day are: Cowboy Buffalo Stew (featured in our 2008 Legacy Edition Collections cookbook) and Pumpkin Curry. Be sure to try a slice of our homemade Honey Wheat Bread or our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread! All Bran along with Lily's Lemon Blueberry are the muffins being featured on our one-of-a-kind buffet today!

Join us today before it's too late as we will be closing our doors for the season on October 18th with the last seating at 2:00pm. Make your reservations for anytime today between 11:30am and 7:00pm online through our website or by calling 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397.

When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. ~Helen Keller

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Good Morning!

Fall is in full swing at the Baldpate Inn. The strong winds we had over the past few days has blown away most of the beautiful aspen leaves, but sunshine returns today and it looks to be a gorgeous autumn afternoon in the Estes Valley.

Due to a wedding reception this afternoon, our restaurant will be seating tables from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM and then resume seating from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Reservations are always recommended and can be made by phone (970-586-5397) or through our website (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp).

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese

Muffins of the Day: Oatmeal Blues and Pumpkin

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Friday, October 2nd

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

We had a wonderful time up here celebrating the 1st of October. We want to thank The Spruce House for providing all our beautiful decorations. Stop by The Spruce House this weekend and pick up some of these spectacular pieces. This Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm artist Lynn Haney will be at The Spruce House showcasing his work.

Today and tomorrow there will be a slight change in our hours because we are hosting a rehearsal dinner and a wedding. Today our last table seating will be at 4:00pm and tomorrow we will be closed to the public from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Last but not least...
Today we will be serving our Beef Stew and Potato Leek soups. Our featured muffins of the day are Zucchini Nut and Onion Garlic.

For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Happy Halloween

Good Morning and Happy Halloween!

Come join the Baldpate Inn for an early celebration of Halloween today. Since we will be closed on the actual date of Halloween, we decided to celebrate a month early so stop by and enjoy our fall decorations and menu geared towards this holiday. Indulge yourself in several Baldpate mysteries during your visit including:

Is the Baldpate Inn really haunted?

What mystery is included in our Chocolate Mystery muffin?

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry

Muffins of the Day: Chocolate Mystery and Poppy Seed

Even as we continue through the fall season, reservations are highly recommended. Not only have we been busy on the weekends, but throughout the week we have been quite busy as well. Give us a call at 970-586-5397 or visit our website (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp) for reservations.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

It is shaping up to be a beautiful day here at The Baldpate Inn! The golden Aspen leaves are being sent into a ballet by a cool mountain breeze while the sun sends down rays of sunshine to warm everything they happen to touch! I hope you are able to take a moment to go outside and enjoy the beauty of nature today!

Our lovely chefs are busily preparing Cowboy Buffalo Stew (no need to worry-no cowboys were harmed in the making of this stew) as well as Cream of Mushroom for your dining pleasure today back in the kitchen. Try a slice or two of our homemade Honey Wheat Bread-however if you are in the mood for our mouthwatering Baldpate Corn Bread-it is also being featured on the buffet today! Our savory Zucchini Dill Muffins (featured in Bon Appetit) are sure to tantalize your taste buds along with are sweet melt-in-the-mouth Banana Butterscotch Muffins. Remember to save room for a slice of our daily homemade pie: cherry-rhubarb and chocolate are some of my favorites!

We'd love to have you join us anytime today between 11:30am and 7:00pm. Reservations are always recommended. You can make one through our website or by calling 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397. Keep in mind we will be closing our doors for the winter on October 18th at 2:00pm.

The chefs were kind enough to let me in on the secret for tomorrow's rumored soups: Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry. Celebrate Halloween with us tomorrow at The Baldpate Inn-booooooo!

Belief is truth held in the mind; faith is a fire in the heart. ~Joseph Fort Newton

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Tuesday September 29th

Good morning!

Today at the Baldpate we will be having our White Chili and Corn Chowder paired with the Cranberry Nut and Peanut Butter Muffins. If you have a sweet tooth, come on out and join us for a piece of our homemade pies (my favorite is the cherry). Remember, reservations are always recommended! 970 586 6151

It sounds like we will be having the Cowboy Buffalo and Cream of Mushroom on the menu tomorrow.

Sure do hope to see you at the Baldpate and have a wonderful day!

Emily A. Coffman

Wedding Photo Shoot

Good morning!

Yesterday proved to be quite an experience as we had photographers taking mock wedding pictures at the Baldpate Inn. I was chosen to be the groom for the pictures and the photographers brought along the bride. I have to admit it was quite hilarious to see everyone’s reaction as they walked past. We heard “congratulations” from many people and then had to disappoint them by saying it was just a mock wedding. Sorry to anyone we disappointed yesterday!

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Potato Leek

Muffins of the Day: Zucchini Nut and Triple Cheese

Reservations are highly recommended, even as we approach the later parts of our season. Reservations can be made through our website (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp) or by phone at 970-586-5397.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Sunday September 27th

Good Morning!!

It looks like it is going to be a wonderful day in Estes Park and we sure do hope you can make it up to the Baldpate!

Our featured soups for today are Tomato Rice and Beef Stew. We will also be having the Golden Sunshine and Lemon Ginger Muffins. I wonder if you knew that the Lemon Ginger muffins were featured in the Bon Appetite magazine or that our Tomato Rice soup is vegan friendly and gluton free! We will also be having our Buttermilk Bran Muffins as well as our homemade pies!

Remember, reservations are always recommended so give us a call at 970 586 6151!

See you soon!

Emily Coffman

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

Today in Estes Park is the annual Autumn Gold Festival celebrating the changing of colors and the beginning of fall. If you’re in town to see fall colors stop by The Baldpate Inn. Our drive is full of yellowing aspen trees, combined with our spectacular views we are the perfect place to enjoy the start of fall!

Today we are serving our Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom soups. Our specialty muffins of the day are All Bran and Lemon Blueberry.

The rumor for tomorrow is that we will be serving our Beef Stew and Tomato Rice.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

While a woodpecker goes about his day searching for food amongst the golden leafed Aspen trees a slight brisk breeze gently kisses everything in its path on this cloudy day! Don't let the clouds put a damper on your spirits-it's a prefect day to come up to The Baldpate Inn where you can warm yourself up with a bowl or two of either of our soups today!

To tantalize your taste buds today our fine chefs are busily preparing White Chili (found in our 2008 Legacy Edition Collections cookbook) and Garden Vegetable (vegetarian as well as gluten free) back in the kitchen! Our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread would be an excellent pairing for either soup. We are also serving our homemade Honey Wheat Bread today. Try to guess the mystery ingredient of our sweet Chocolate Mystery Muffins or for those who prefer a more savory muffin our Zucchini Dill Muffins (featured in Bon Appetit) are sure to hit the spot! Remember to try the specialty salads our staff has prepared for your dining enjoyment! Cherry-rhubarb and chocolate our some of my favorite pies-save room-you can have your pie heated and ala mode!

Hurry in before it's too late as we will be closing our doors for the winter on October 18th at 2:00pm! We loved to have you join us today anytime between 11:30am and 7:00pm. You can make a reservation online through our website or by calling us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397. Visit our website www.baldpateinn.com to find out more about us.

I was able to squeeze out of the chef one of the rumored soups for tomorrow: Red Chili.

Success is to be measured not so much by the position one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome. ~Booker T. Washington

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Good Morning from The Baldpate Inn!!

I hope that your morning is starting off well and you have us in mind for your lunch or dinner plans. We are serving our hearty Beef Stew and delicious Corn Chowder. The muffins of the day are Banana Butterscotch, which is divine, and Green Onion Cream Cheese. If you’re not used to this cold weather, like Emily and I, come and sit on one of our comfy couches and enjoy the fire!

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone (970-586-5397) or through our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp.

Hope to see you soon,

Laura Franklin

Good Morning!

Well it appears that all the snow that was in the forecast for last night never arrived. A winter storm warning was issued last night and said that elevations above 7000 feet could expect anywhere from 6 to 16 inches of snow. With the Baldpate Inn sitting around 9000 feet, we were expecting to see a few inches of snow by this morning. While we have awoken to some chilly weather, the snow has strayed from the Estes Valley. There is still a chance of snow throughout this afternoon, but as of now, we are all clear at the Baldpate Inn.

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Potato Leek

Muffins of the Day: Tropical Paradise (my personal favorite) and Cranberry Nut

According to rumors in the kitchen, it sounds like we’ll be having Beef Stew and Corn Chowder tomorrow.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by phone (970-586-5397) or through our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Let's Build A Snowman!

Good Morning!

I hope you were all able to enjoy the snow that blanketed us yesterday! Scott, Laura and I built a snowman and took a nice refreshing walk around Lily Lake. Take a step outside to enjoy the cool-crisp mountain air while sipping on a nice warm cup brimming with coffee or hot chocolate. While the sun might not be out today to warm your soul-you can still do so by joining us for a bowl or two of one of our tantalizing soups.

Cowboy Buffalo Stew (I promise-it's only bison meat not cowboys) along with Broccoli Cheese are the soups our lovely chef our back in the kitchen busily preparing for your arrival! Try a slice of homemade Honey Wheat Bread or if you're in the mood for our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread you're in luck as we will also be serving it today. Jenn's Nutty Zucchini Muffins (a staff favorite) are being featured today as well as our savory Onion Garlic Muffins. Be sure to try our specialty salads the staff prepared! Too full for pie?! No problem-you are always more than welcome to take it home with you! Cherry-rhubarb and chocolate are some of my favorites.

Warm up in front of the fire today and join us for dining anytime between 11:30am and 7:00pm.

Reservations are always recommended. You may make them online through our website or by calling us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397. Bring by a key to add to our collection-we have the world's largest!

Engaged and looking for the prefect place to get married?! Check out http://www.baldpateinn.com/wedding.asp for more information or stop by for a site visit.

Take time to be in the awe of beauty.

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Monday Septemeber 21st

Good morning!

Today looks like the perfect day to warm up with a bowl of our Homemade Red Chili or Chicken Rice Soup! These soups will be paired with the Blueberry and Pumpkin muffins! If you are a vegetarian, we do have our Garden Vegetable soup available as well upon request.

Our chefs haven't decided on the soups for tomorrow, they are waiting to see what the weather will be like!

Hope to see you at the Baldpate today and remember, reservations are always recommended!
970 586 6151

Stay warm,

Emily Coffman

Hurry In Before It's Too Late

Good Morning!

It's a little chilly here on the side of Twin Sisters this morning. The Aspen leaves are being sent into a dancing frenzy by the cool wind while the sun sends down its golden rays to warm everything up and the Stellars Jay sits elusively in the trees, swooping down every so often to snatch a few seeds from the bird feeder.

Today are wonderful chefs are back in the kitchen busily preparing for your arrival. Cowboy Buffalo Stew (made with real bison meat and also featured in our 2008 Legacy Edition Collections cookbook) and Cream of Mushroom are the soups of choice for the day! Be sure to add a slice of our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread to your plate as it as well as our homemade Honey Wheat Bread would go great with either soup. Try our savory Zucchini Dill Muffins (featured in Bon Appetit) or one of my favorites the Oatmeal Blues-sure to make you anything but blue...Remember to save room for a slice of cherry-rhubarb or chocolate pie (these are some of my favorites)!

We have less than a month before the end of our season so be sure to make it up for a visit prior to our last day-October 18th with the last seating for dining at 2:00pm. Please call us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 as reservations are always recommended. Also keep in mind we have changed our dining hours. The last seating every night is at 7:00pm for the remainder of the season.

People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long course of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars, and yet they pass by themselves without wondering. ~St. Augustine

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

It is going to be another beautiful day in Estes Park. Our Aspen trees out front are beginning to turn. Stop by and join us for a meal and take in the wonderful fall colors.

On the menu today is our White Chili and Garden Vegetable soups. Our featured muffins of the day are Lemon Ginger and Apple Cinnamon Spice.

The rumor for tomorrow is that we will serve our Cowboy Buffalo Stew. As far as the other soup you will have to check back tomorrow.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Elk Bugling

Good Morning!

The fall season brings a unique chance to view elk in the Estes Valley. From mid-September and into early October, the mating season for elk takes place. This is a tremendous opportunity to see elk not only in Rocky Mountain National Park, but all around the Estes Valley. The distinctive mating call of the bull elk, also referred to as bugling, is most often heard from early dusk until dawn.

If you’re in town for this wonderful experience, stop by the Baldpate Inn for a meal or a simple visit to our key collection. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on our website (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp) or by phone (970-586-5397).

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry

Muffins of the Day: All Bran and Lemon Blueberry

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Thursday September 17th

Good morning!!

It feels like fall here at the Baldpate with the changing aspen leaves and fire going. It's the perfect time of year to join us for a hot bowl of the White Chili and Corn Chowder soups. These soups will be paired with our Banana Butterscotch and Mandarin Orange muffins. We will of course be having our World Famous Cornbread and homemade pies.

Tomorrow we will be having the Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry Soups!

We sure do hope you can make it up to the Baldpate and remember, reservations are always recommended. (970)586 6151

Have a wonderful day!

Emily Coffman

Good Morning from The Baldpate Inn!

We would love to have you join us today to try our wonderful soups, specialty salads and homemade muffins and bread! Today our soups are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Broccoli Cheese. Along with our Delicious Cornbread and Honey Wheat Loaf we are also having Lemon Poppy Seed and Golden Sunshine Muffins.

The rumor for tomorrow’s soups are, White Chili and Corn Chowder!

See you soon!

Sincerely,

Laura Franklin

Fall Colors

Good Morning!

The aspen leaves are slowly beginning to change as we push further into September. I was walking around Lily Lake yesterday and you could really see the pockets of golden-yellow leaves on Twin Sisters. The aspens near the Baldpate are started to get some small yellow spots on them so they look to be changing soon as well.

Soups of the Day: Beef Stew (one of my personal favorites) and Tomato Rice

Muffins of the Day: Chocolate Mystery and Trail Mix

Reservations are always recommended and can be made on our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp or by phone at 970-586-5397.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Good From The Baldpate Inn!

Today we are serving our Red Chili and Cream of Mushrooms soups. Our muffins of the day are Tropical Paradise and Oatmeal blues.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

I hope everyone has enjoyed the Scottish/ Irish Festival this weekend. We have enjoyed seeing all of you up here.

Today we will be featuring our Beef Stew and Pumpkin Curry soups. Our specialty muffins of the day are our Lemon Ginger and Zucchini Dill.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Good Morning!

Fall is in the air this morning as we experience our first taste of cooler weather in Estes Park. Our new “Read, Relax, Restore” package ties in with this fall season and the changing colors of the aspen leaves. This package allows you to step away from the busyness of everyday life and take time to relax and enjoy the beauty of Estes valley. Packages include lodging, a one-hour massage, dining in our award-winning restaurant, and much more. More details can be found on our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/activities.asp.

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Garden Vegetable

Muffins of the Day: Zucchini Nut and Blueberry

The rumor for tomorrow is that we’ll be having Beef Stew and Pumpkin Curry.

Reservations are highly recommended, especially this weekend as we are quite busy with visitors from the Scottish Highland Festival. Give us a call at 970-586-KEYS (5397) or make reservations through our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Good Morning!

What a gorgeous morning we are enjoying up here at The Baldpate Inn!
We hope that you will join us today for lunch or dinner, maybe after attending the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival! I hope to check it out this Saturday night!

Our menu today includes Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Potato Leek. Today’s Muffins are Green Onion Cream Cheese and Golden Sunshine Muffins. Golden Sunshine is my favorite muffin, so be sure to give it a try!

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Laura Franklin

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

We again are experiencing another wonderful day! The cool morning air has a refreshing effect as it gently passes by sending the ever-changing aspen leaves into an elegant ballet while the sun's golden rays take the chill off everything in their path! A Stellars Jay has been stocking the bird feeder lately-come on up for your chance to see this beautiful bird.

White Chili (a menu item for almost 10 years) and Tomato Rice (vegetarian and gluten free) happen to be the delicious soups our lovely chefs are busy back in the kitchen preparing for you dining enjoyment today! Have a bowl or two with a slice of our homemade Honey Wheat Bread. However, if you're more interested in our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread-you're in luck as it is also on the menu today. Try either of our savory muffins today: All Bran or Triple Cheese. Remember to try one or all of our three specialty salads our staff has made to tantalize your taste buds. Don't forget to save room for pie. Too full?! No problem-you can take it home to enjoy at a later time! I recommend the cherry, rhubarb or chocolate.

Join us today anytime between 11:30am and 8:00pm before or after attending the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival at the Estes Park Fair Grounds - http://www.scotfest.com/ -it's an annual event in its 33rd year-don't miss it. Stop by to see Dasha on her last day as she mush return to Russia for school. She will be greatly missed and we wish her the best of luck. Please call us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 to make reservations. We look forward to seeing you!

The chef let me in on a little secret for tomorrow's menu. It's rumored that we will be having Beef Stew and Potato Leek.

The world is full of wonders and miracles but man takes his little hand and covers his eyes and sees nothing. ~Israel Baal Shem

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

I know that everyone is getting ready for the Scottish/ Irish Highland Festival this weekend. If you plan on attending make a trip up to The Baldpate for a meal.

Today we are featuring our Cowboy Buffalo Stew and our Broccoli Cheese soup. Our specialty muffins of the day are Oatmeal Blues and Gina’s Trail Mix.

As far as tomorrows soups are concerned it’s a safe bet will be serving Red Chili and Garden Vegetable.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

I hope everyone enjoyed there long weekend.

Today we will be serving our Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry Soups. Our Specialty muffins of the day are Lemon Ginger and Golden Sunshine.

The rumor for tomorrow is that we will be serving our Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Broccoli Cheese.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Happy Labor Day!

Good Morning and Happy Labor Day!

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Labor Day weekend. Aside from a few quick showers, the weather in Estes Park has certainly proved to be beautiful this weekend. Today looks to be the same with highs in the mid-70’s and plenty of sunshine. If you’re in spending your Labor Day in Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park, feel free to stop by for a visit to our key museum or a meal in our dining room.

Soups of the Day: White Chili and Corn Chowder

Muffins of the Day: All Bran and Blueberry

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made over the phone or online. Our phone number is 970-586-KEYS (5397) or you can follow this link for online reservations - http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

A crisp breeze is making it a bit chilly up here at The Baldpate Inn this lovely Sunday morning as the sun tries to peek through the cloud cover hovering over the valley. Only a few hummingbirds remain dancing amongst their surroundings so be sure head on up to catch one of your last chances to see these fast-paced birds before they migrate for the winter to a warmer climate.

Our fine chefs are preparing for your arrival! They are making Cowboy Buffalo Stew with its "wild west trail drive" flavors (come in to found out why the word cowboy has a special double meaning in relation to this tasty soup) and Potato Leek (one of my favorites) to warm your soul. Pair either of our delicious soups with our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread or our homemade Honey Wheat Bread (you can make both of these breads at home as they are found in our 2008 Legacy Edition Collections cookbook). This happens to be the 17th year our Peanut Butter Muffins have been tantalizing our guests' tastebuds and a big thanks to Jenn for insisting the Zucchini Nut Muffins had to be added to the menu as they are a staff and guest favorite alike. Did you know September is Apple Month? There would be no better way to celebrate then with a delicious slice of our scrumptious Scandinavian Apple pie!

The chefs are keeping the soups for tomorrow's menu a secret for the time being.

Join us today for any of our wonderful buffet items! Thinking about taking a hike? Ask any of us where to go-I went on a wonderful hike on my day off last week! To make reservations either call us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397 or reserve a spot online http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp -we'd love to see you today!

Be faithful in the small things because it is in them that your strength lies. ~Mother Teresa

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Saturday, September 4, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

I hope everyone is enjoying the long Labor Day weekend. If your plans bring you up to Estes Park stop by The Baldpate Inn for a bite to eat. Today we are serving our hearty Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom Soups. Our featured muffins of the day are Apple Spice and Zucchini Dill.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Friday, September 4, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

Today we will be serving our White Chili and Garden Vegetable soups. Our featured muffins of the day are two of my favorite Banana Butterscotch and Peanut Butter (YUMMY)!

The rumor going around is that we will be serving our Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom tomorrow.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Already September

Good Morning!

Anyone else find it hard to believe that we’re already into the month of September? It seems like just a few weeks ago that we opened for the season and we’re already quickly approaching our closing on October 18th. With September comes one of the largest events in Estes Park – the Scottish-Irish Highland Festival. This event kicks off next Thursday and will fill the Estes Valley with the beautiful sounds of bagpipe groups from around the world. If you plan on being in town for the event, we’d love to have you stop by for some lunch or dinner. We look to be quite busy that weekend, so make your reservations as soon as possible.

Reservations can be made online (http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp) or by calling us at 970-586-5497.

Soups of the Day: Beef Stew and Tomato Rice

Muffins of the Day: Oatmeal Blues and Green Onion Cream Cheese

Take care,

Eric Knapke

Unique Views of the Mountains

Good morning!

It looks as though even Colorado is feeling the effects of the wildfires in California. A haze was cast over the Estes Valley yesterday and continues to remain today. This is due to the amount of smoke being created by the wildfires. While the smell of smoke is extremely faint, it certainly has created a unique view of the mountains in the distance.

Come join us for lunch or dinner today and see for yourself this unique view of the mountains that the smoky haze has created. I can certainly say I haven’t seen anything like it so far this summer. Reservations are always recommended and can be made by phone (970-586-5397) or on our website by following this link http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp.

Soups of the day: Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese

Muffins of the day: Lemon Ginger and Cranberry Nut

The rumor working its way through the kitchen is that we’ll be having Beef Stew and Tomato Rice tomorrow.

I hope you enjoy this beautiful Wednesday and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Take care,

Eric Knapke

First Day Of September!

Good Morning!

It's shaping up to be a beautiful first day of September this morning here at The Baldpate Inn! A cool-crisp breeze gently touches everything as it passes while the sun's golden rays promise to melt away the fine fog that surrounded us earlier today. Don't miss out on your chance to see the hummingbirds as they are starting to migrate for the winter months.

Cowboy Buffalo Stew (worry not we use bison meat-not cowboys) along with Potato Leek (one of my favorites) happen to be the enticing soups our lovely chefs are back in the kitchen preparing! Our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread as well as our homemade Honey Wheat Bread are being served too. Remember to try the muffins found right beside our other breads-today we are having Jenn's Nutty Zucchini Muffins and savory Triple Cheese Muffins! Our speciality salads are not to be missed and neither are the homemade pies! Remember you can always take a slice of pie with you....if you happen to be too full.

Visit Rocky Mountain National Park, walk around Lily Lake or stroll around town before or after joining us here anytime between 11:30am and 8:00pm today! I would always recommend a reservation: call us at 970-568-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397. You can also make one online through OpenTable by going to our website http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp -we look forward to your arrival!

The chefs revealed the rumored soups for tomorrow: Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese.

While you're here make sure to check out the World's Largest Key Collection! You too can donate a key-stop by the front desk to learn more.

It takes a steady hand to draw the colours of the first morning. Take slow, deep breaths before you start coloring your day.

Have a wonderful first day of September!

~Jessica~

Monday, August 31, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Stop up and join us for a bite to eat. Today we are serving our White Chili and Corn Chowder soups. Our specialty muffins of the day are All Bran and Tropical Paradise.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

Today is already shaping up to be beautiful day with the sun breaking through the clouds, kissing everything with its warmth while a slight breeze sends the ever-changing aspen leaves into a ballet. A couple Stellar's Jays have been hanging around the birdfeeder-come on up to catch a glimpse at this beautiful blue bird. The hummingbirds are awaiting your arrival!

Our wonderful chefs are preparing Beef Stew and Pumpkin Curry (don't forget to add a dollop of whip topping) to tantalize your taste buds today! Pair either soup with our tasty homemade Honey Wheat Bread! Today you are in for a treat as we will be serving three kinds of muffins today: our Banana Butterscotch (a staff favorite) along with our delicious Lily's Lemon Blueberry. If you are in the mood for our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread today-it will also be featured on the buffet! Don't forget about our appetizing specialty salads-found in the center of our one-of-a-kind salad buffet! Save room for pie-cherry, rhubarb and chocolate are some of my favorites.

Come join us today for a hearty bowl of soup, a salad or any of the other scrumptious items found on our buffet-we'd love to have you! I recommend reservations by calling us at 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397. Visit our website http://www.baldpateinn.com/ to discover more about us!

Have a random key laying around or maybe one with historical significance? Bring it on up to add to our collection-we have the world's largest!

You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know when it will be too late. ~Emerson

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Good Morning From The Baldpate Inn!

Looks like were going to have a fantastic weekend here in Estes Park. After a hike in the park or a stroll through town stop up and join us for a bite to eat. On the menu today is our Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom soups. Our featured muffins of the day are Oatmeal Blues and Zucchini Dill.

Tomorrow I am 90% sure we will be serving our Pumpkin Curry and Beef Stew.

We hope you will join us for Lunch or Dinner. For reservations call 970-586-5397 or visit our website at http://www.baldpateinn.com/dining.asp and reserve a table online.

Sincerely,
Scott Fossberg

Soups & Muffins

Good Morning!

We are yet again having a glorious morning here at The Baldpate Inn! A gentle breeze has been sending the aspen leaves into an elegant dance while the sun's golden rays continue to cover everything with its warmth and the hummingbirds majestically float amongst another cloud-free blue sky. Some of the aspen leaves have started to turn-come on up to enjoy nature's wonder.

Back in the kitchen our lovely chefs are busily preparing White Chili (featured in our 2008 Legacy Edition Collections cookbook) and Tomato Rice for your dining pleasure. Have a slice of our homemade Honey Wheat Bread or our mouth-watering Baldpate Corn Bread-either would be a perfect match for our soups. Our muffins will brighten your day: Golden Sunshine and Poppy Seed. Remember to try our specialty salads! Save room for a slice of pie-you can have it heated up ala mode if your heart desires....or your stomach!

The chefs let me in on the secert for tomorrow's rumored soups: Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom.

Make reservations anytime today between 11:30am and 8:00pm by calling 970-586-6151 or toll-free 866-577-5397-we'd love to have you! Find out more about us by going to our website: http://www.baldpateinn.com/

While you're here don't forget you too can add a key to the world's largest key collection!

The only thing constant in life is change.

Have a wonderful day!

~Jessica~