💘 HEARTS, FLOWERS, VALENTINE & WINTER WARMERS from Colorado's Best B&Bs... 💖

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HEARTS, FLOWERS, VALENTINES

AND WINTER WARMERS!

Celebrate with Colorado's Best B&Bs...

Give a Getaway Gift Certificate and stay anytime of the year!

Check listings below or call our member inns.

Visit the InnsofColorado.org website for listings

and #BookDirect links to your favorite Colorado inns

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Gable House Bed & Breakfast Inn - Durango, CO It's the people who make B&B's special!

The Abriendo Inn (Pueblo) Stay Unique and check out the specials and events!

MARCH AND APRIL ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND THE ABRIENDO INN HAS

AN ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP TO MAKE THIS A SPRING TO REMEMBER!

Join in a night of live music at The Abriendo Inn! 6 talented musicians, 1 cozy setting = happiness & sunshine guaranteed! Tickets only $25 incl. heavy hors d'oeuvres. Get yours now: theabriendoinn.com/events

The Clipper Inn (Ouray) Experience Ice Climbing with discounted rates!

Book your stay at The Clipper Inn and experience the thrill of ice climbing with Basecamp Ouray ! Enjoy 10% OFF your stay when you book an excursion, plus score another 10% OFF your chosen adventure! Just show your innkeeper your excursion receipt and let Basecamp know you’re with us to snag those discounts. *Limited time only! Visit The Clipper Inn website for more information

Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn (Colorado Springs) "The Romance of the Past"

Special discount offers through May 1, 2025 and Romance Packages all year long! Stay 4 and receive the 4th night free any days of the week or Stay 2 nights Sun-Thu with 2nd night 1/2 off! Check out the inn's year-round add-on packages including the Ducky Bubbles and Breakfast Romance Package with breakfast served ensuite, fresh flowers, champagne, commemorative wine glasses and a special take-home rubber ducky!

Pikes Peak Paradise B&B Woodland Park CO

Pikes Peak Paradise (Woodland Park)

Special discounts through January and plan ahead for your wedding, girls night out, full house rental,

indoor event celebration, family reunion or couples getaway! The opportunities are endless...

Arbor House Inn on the River (South Fork) Welcomes skiers to Wolf Creek, with some of the best snow!

Blue Lake Ranch ( Durango/Hesperus) Boutique Destination on a Private Ranch

What are your plans for Valentines Day?

Lucky for the lovebirds this year, Valentines Day just happens to be on the same long weekend as Presidents' Day! Step up your game this year and enjoy a 3 night date-cation at Blue Lake Ranch. Relax in your cozy romantic cottage and explore the wonders of the Four Corners with your favorite person by your side. Stay with for two nights or more anytime from February 13 - February 18th and enjoy our gift of a charcuterie board and bottle of wine upon arrival. When booking use the promotional code: VALENTINE

Claremont Inn & Winery (Stratton) Ready to go for Romance Month!

February is right around the corner and Claremont Inn & Winery is excited to celebrate the month of romance!

"Taste, Dine & Stay" GetAways are all you need for a Romantic GetAway - PLUS - in February you can add any of these special events to your GetAway Stay! Check out these fun events The Claremont Inn & Winery has planned!

-Saturday - February 1st: Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class
-Saturday - February 8th: Italian Classics Cooking Class
-Friday - February 14th: Beef Filet & Shrimp
Special Valentine's Day Dinner
-Saturday - February 15th: Couple's Chocolate Cooking Class
-Saturday - February 22nd: Wine & Chocolate Pairing Class
These events are expected to sell out so be sure to call the Inn today to make your reservation! 719-348-5125

INN THE KITCHEN WITH BED & BREAKFAST INNKEEPERS OF COLORADO

Old Fashioned Valentine Sugar Cookies

Photo: Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn

4 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1 1/4 cups shortening

2 cups white sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp lemon extract

1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk*)

Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a large mixer bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon extract and beat well. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to shortening mixture, beating until well mixed. Divide in half. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or until easy to handle.

For large cookies, roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut into rounds or shapes with 3 inch cookie cutter. For small cookies, roll dough approximately 3/8 inch thick and cut with a 2 cookie cutter. Place 2 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle lightly with additional sugar. Bake in a 375-400 degree oven for 10-12 min or until done. Remove and cool. Makes 24 large or 48 small cookies. Decorate with frosting or brush lightly with egg white mixture and dust with colored sprinkles to add a personal touch.

*Sour milk: combine 1 T lemon juice or vinegar and enough milk to make 1 cup. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.

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