We'd love for you to stay with us at
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
in beautiful Colorado Springs,Colorado
for a better selection on your choice of suites
For our online booking information, visit HoldenHouse.com
and feel free to call 719-471-3980 to speak to a personal innkeeper for more information.
Reservations can be made via phone
or online at our website.
- Sallie and Welling Clark, Innkeepers
Check out our inn for a romantic getaway, business trip or fun vacation...
HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY HOLDEN HOUSE on June 9th!
Innkeepers Sallie and Welling are proud to have been
continuously operating the inn since it was established in 1986
A beautiful June morning in front of the
Rose Victorian at Holden House.
Guests can enjoy the Independence and Pikes Peak Suites.
SPECIAL OFFER!
Stay 3 nights or more and receive a Free Holden House cookbook! Enjoy our recipe for Southwestern Eggs Fiesta (below)
in this issue of our newsletter to tempt your palate!
Make a reservation online and apply the Stay 3 with Free Cookbook
special offer and we will have your cookbook ready when you arrive.
Recipe Feature: SouthWestern Eggs Fiesta
Ingredients: Needed: 12 Individual Soufflé' Dishes (5- 8 oz.size)
24 Eggs (2 Eggs/person)
12 oz. Cheddar Cheese (1 oz. per person)
Bacon Bits or Crumbled Cooked Turkey Bacon
Sour Cream for topping
Mild Picante Sauce for topping
6 Snack Size Flour Tortillas (1 tortilla/2 persons)
Parsley for garnish
Cilantro (fresh if available)
Directions: Well grease soufflé' dishes with non stick spray and break two eggs into each dish. Slice tortillas in half and place in dishes with flat edge down and outside eggs to form a U shape around outer edge of dish. Top with 1 oz. slice of cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon or bacon bits & sprinkle with a dash of cilantro.
Temp. and Time: Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until eggs are done, cheese is melted and tortilla is slightly brown. Top with a dab of sour cream and tsp. of picante sauce. Sprinkle a dash of cilantro on top and serve on a plate. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Number of Servings: Makes 12, but can easily be adapted for more.
Built in 1902 by Mrs. Isabel Holden, the widow of a prosperous Colorado Springs businessman, the Holden House is a lovely Victorian inn featuring three adjacent homes decorated with family heirlooms and elegant antiques. We're located on a quiet tree-lined residential street, just a mile from downtown, near historic Old Colorado City and just a few minutes from quaint Manitou Springs.
room features include queen or king beds, sitting areas, private baths, in-room fireplaces, color/cable TV, WiFi, hair dryers, iron/ironing boards, snuggly bathrobes, private label amenities, oversized bubble bath tubs for two, and refrigerators. Our Pikes Peak suite offers a separate living room, kitchenette and private balcony off the bedroom. We also offer 24-hour coffee/tea service and welcome cookies, in addition to our delightful afternoon social served between 5-6:30 p.m. each evening. Our full gourmet breakfast includes fresh fruit, freshly baked muffins and a main gourmet entree which includes one of our award-winning signature dishes such as German Puff Pancakes with Spiced Apples, Southwestern Eggs Fiesta, Ruffled Crepes Isabel or one of our many specialty recipes. We're happy to adapt to special dietary needs if notified in advance. Your breakfast is included in your room rate and served in our elegant formal dining room at 8 or 9 a.m. An optional breakfast en suite is available for an additional Romance package charge and our "early risers" breakfast can be made available for those with a morning schedule.
Our "inspected and approved" accommodations are suitable for both leisure and business travelers. The inn is centrally located to all of the Pikes Peak Region, only minutes from spectacular Garden of the Gods Park, famous "America's Mountain" Pikes Peak, the well-known U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, the United States Air Force Academy, and the IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, just to name a few. Our guests love relaxing in our many common areas; the beautiful living room with fireplace and wing-back chairs, elegant front parlor with flat screen TV, and DVD player, verandah's with rocking chairs, porch swings, views of our cottage garden and the mountain foothills, and our secret garden with gazebo and fountains. Convenient off-street parking is also provided for guests of the inn.
Whatever your reason, a stay at Holden House will make your visit to Colorado Springs special and see our website at: HoldenHouse.com for more information on the inn and our ongoing special offers. Reservations can be made by calling us at 719-471-3980 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, Mountain Standard Time or on-line 24 hours a day by visiting HoldenHouse.com
Located on the west side of Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City is one of the most charming and historic neighborhoods in the region. Known for its brick-lined streets, local art galleries, and boutique shops, this district is also home to some fantastic restaurants and dessert spots.
Originally founded in 1859, Old Colorado City was once the capital of the Colorado Territory. Today, it’s a lively destination where visitors can stroll along Colorado Avenue and discover locally owned eateries serving everything from Italian classics to Mediterranean dishes and handcrafted sweets.
If you’re planning a visit, here are a few great places to eat while exploring Old Colorado City. While staying at Holden House, we wanted to share some of favorite places to enjoy a variety of culinary experiences. We will have our own “favorites” list for you on arrival at the inn and also wanted to share some information so you can plan ahead... [MORE]
