Giving Thanks... While this has been a challenging year for our state and nation, it's important to remember that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and our member B&Bs are here to make your stay thankful. Cooler weather is heading our way and your November options can include upcoming snow adventures, a scenic drive, winery or brewery tours, museums, shopping, dining, arts & culture and much more while staying at one of our unique and hospitality oriented member inns. Each of our innkeepers can point you to the best local spots to enjoy. #BookDirect at our website.
 Planning ahead for the Christmas and holiday season? Consider purchasing a gift certificate from one of our member inns. Take a tour and visit their individual websites or call the innkeeper to find the perfect gift for that someone special...
Our Colorado B&Bs are open for business and ready to accommodate your Rocky Mountain stay. Did you know if you #BookDirect at one of our member inns, you can find great packages, save time & money? When you #BookDirect through the Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado (BBIC) website which lists each of our members and direct links to the official individual websites, you'll receive more detailed info, up-to-date availability and other lodging options including great inn packages, and special offers you will only find if you #BookDirect.
 Keeping you safe - Our BBIC innkeepers are dedicated to keeping guests and staff safe and are going above and beyond for high standards in cleanliness. It's an advantage to stay in smaller properties like ours with individual and personalized attention to detail. Feel free to contact our members and visit their websites to receive the most up-to-date information on how they are providing housekeeping and hospitality advantages of selecting a Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado member inn during your travels.
Our association website includes direct links to our member’s individual websites and availability calendars to save you time when you #BookDirect! It's the perfect hub for great B&B places to stay while visiting Colorado. And, you'll be assured independent properties meet quality standards through their association membership.
| Inn-sider Tips to Colorado B&B Stays! |
Colorado Spr ings -
"Award-Winning Inn & Historic Elegance"
Cripple  Creek -
"Elegant B&B in a renovated 1890's school"
 Durango - "A True Colorado Experience"
 Durango -"Durango's Premier Bed and Breakfast"
 Frisco - "Relax, Reconnect, Recreate, Rejuvenate"
 Manitou Springs -"Fun & dreamy, play at artist-painted inn"
Monument -
"Enter as guests, leave as friends"
 Paonia - "Escape to Another Time"
 South Fork - "Casual, mountain elegance on the river"
 Stratton - "It's More Fun at the Winery!"
 Woodland Park - "Best 9,000 ft. Secluded View of Pikes Peak"
Inn-The-Know Specials and Updates!
 It's Time For A Fall "Taste, Dine & Stay GetAway" safe, easy, nearby getaways... the only thing better is to make it a 2-Day GetAway. Claremont Inn & Winery in Stratton - Call the inn today to plan your Fall GetAway - 719-348-5125. Social Distancing... they've got you covered... a 12,000 sq ft Country Mansion... with only18 guests... plenty of room to roam! Each day, your "Taste, Dine & Stay GetAway" includes a Happy Hour Wine Tasting with a delicious appetizer, your Chef's Menu Dinner of the evening and of course a full Country Inn Breakfast each morning! GetAway Today!
During this time of COVID-19, Blue Skies Inn has designed a two-two-two way to stay. Two days are left empty in a room before a guest stay, the guest stays at least two days, then the room is blocked another two days for it to “cool off” if anyone has traveled while sick. That is the only technique the innkeepers could add to their usual O.C.D. cleaning regimen! The inn was designed many years ago so that each suite has its own HVAC system - air doesn’t mix between suites. So until a vaccine is developed for the current virus, it will be two-two-two all the time at Blue Skies Inn. Breakfast has always been served as room service to each guest’s door, and that is still the way that a hot breakfast is delivered. A picnic basket with fresh fruit, a hot egg dish, freshly-baked muffins, coffee, juice and milk is packaged in disposable one-use containers. That way, a basket can be taken on a picnic to the woods or enjoyed in a personal sitting room while wearing one’s jammies!
 Stay 3 with 1 free or 2 with 2nd 1/2 off special discounts through November at Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn in Colorado Springs. Stay any nights of the week for 3 or more nights and get one night free or stay Sunday-Thursday for 2 or more nights and receive the 2nd night 1/2 off. Only available when booked directly through the inn's official website. This is a great deal you won't want to miss when you stay in any of the inn's lovely suites. Breakfast is always included and served in the dining room and an optional breakfast served ensuite can be added for additional "Romance Package" fee. Call 719-471-3980 for booking information.
 Check out our Recipe Blogs for great make-at-home recipes!
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
1 cup shortening, butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
½ of 16-oz can of pumpkin (approximately 1 cup)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground allspice
1 cup raisins (optional)
½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts/pecans-optional)
Cream shortening and sugar. Add pumpkin, eggs and vanilla and beat well. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to shortening and sugar mixture and fold in raisins and nuts if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonful 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes and cool on rack. Makes 3-4 dozen.
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