IT'S SPOOK-TACULAR! Halloween & Fall Area Activities, Delicious Recipe, Discount Packages...

SNUGGLE UP TO FALL WEATHER!

The inviting living room is the perfect place to snuggle up on a fall weather day

The inviting living room features an antique fireplace, perfect for quiet afternoon reading, playing a game chess or just relaxing with a cup of tea or cocoa on a fall weather day. Our six spacious guest suites feature queen or king beds, fireplaces, private baths and include a full complimentary gourmet breakfast, served in the formal dining room or in the privacy of your suite for an additional fee.

Remember that you'll get the best rates, specials, and packages only when you #BookDirect through the Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn website. When booking online, be sure that you're on our "official" HoldenHouse.com website. While Holden House is also listed on 3rd party websites like Expedia and Booking.com, you will get the best rates and options for packages when you contact us directly. If you are within 48 hours of your proposed stay, contact us at 719-471-3980 to speak with an innkeeper or if you have other questions on availability.

IT'S A SPOOK-TACULAR MONTH!

There's Lots To Do In The PIKES PEAK REGION

Photo: Ghost Tours of Manitou Springs-Manitou Springs Heritage Center

GHOST STORIES OF OLD MANITOU WALKING TOURS: These eerie yet fun ghost tours will walk you through long lost stories of real residents in Manitou Springs’ history. This year, the ghostly spirits come back to visit for five weekends in October: Oct 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 22 & 23 and 29. The Manitou Springs Heritage Center, along with THEATREdART, these evening tours that are thoughtfully scripted and brilliantly presented to provide a fun experience. The walking tours are outside rain or shine. Tours are approximately 45 minutes long and depart from the Manitou Springs Heritage Center (517 Manitou Avenue) starting at 6:00 pm. Each tour has a Spirit Guide who will recant the stories and guide you from scene to scene. Advance tickets are $15/person and day of tour tickets are $18/person. Reservations are suggested.

Planning ahead - other noteworthy events coming up:

October:

- Haunted History of Old Colorado City October 9

- Scarecrow Days in Old Colorado City October

- Pikes Peak Whittlers Annual Woodcarving and Woodworking Show October 9-10

Scarecrow Days in Old Colorado City is a fun October event

Holden House Innkeeper Sallie Clark greets October's Scarecrow Days in nearby Old Colorado City

November:

- Manheim Steamroller November 17

- Alton Brown Beyond Eats November 18

- Yonder Mountain String Band November 19

- Gabriel Iglesias Beyond the Fluffy November 20

December:

- Madrigal Dinner tickets now on sale at Glen Eyrie (Reserve Early for December!)

- Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella December 2, 2021 through January 9, 2022

The Pikes Peak Area offers the opportunities for an amazing vacation or staycation with a plethora of attractions, activities and adventures. From museums to arts and culture, live music to theatre peformances, outdoor recreation to historic sites, and scenic views to wildlife glimpses, there's something for everyone. We pride ourselves at helping our guests find the best activities to match their tastes. Here are a few of our favorite places to check out before you stay. Once you're at the inn, our innkeepers will be available if you have questions before venturing out.

A Few Great Local Outdoor Hiking Options:

Garden of the Gods Park

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

Red Rock Canyon Open Space

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Manitou Incline

Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center

More Pikes Peak Area Visitor and Event/Activity Links:

PeakRadar

Pikes Peak Country Attractions Association

Manitou Springs Visitors Bureau

Visit Colorado Springs

A few of our favorite local places to visit:

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum

Old Colorado City History Center

Colorado Springs Pioneer's Museum

Cave of the Winds

Manitou Cliff Dwellings

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Seven Falls

Switchbacks Soccer Stadium at Weidner Field

Unique Venues:

Tours of Glen Eyrie Castle

Boot Barn Hall Music

Pikes Peak Center for Performing Arts

Outdoor Concerts at our many local parks

Academy Riding Stables (Horseback ride through Garden of the Gods)

Bike the Peak, Zipline, Fall Jeep Tours, etc.

Royal Gorge Bridge, Railway, etc.

Shopping and Dining:

Old Colorado City Historic District

Manitou Springs

Downtown Colorado Springs

FALL-BACK SPECIAL OFFERS STARTING OCTOBER 15th!

You'll want to reserve now for our special "Fall-Back" discount offers.

Stay 4 nights and get the 4th night FREE or

Stay 2 nights mid-week Sunday-Thursday and get the 2nd night 50% off

from October 15-December 2, 2021!

WHAT'S COOKIN'

INN THE KITCHEN AT HOLDEN HOUSE

Bacon Wrapped Egg Cups

12 cup muffin tin or 12 small ramekins

Makes 12 cups, serves 6 people

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Ingredients:

4 oz. cheddar cheese, grated

3 oz. cream cheese, softened

12 strips bacon, partially precooked and save grease

8 eggs

½ tsp each garlic & onion powder

Pepper to taste (salt not needed)

Chopped veggies, if desired (i.e. peppers, onion, tomato, etc.)

Whip together eggs, cream cheese, 2 T bacon grease, & spices/veggies

Place bacon inside cup encircling edge of muffin tin/cup

Fill ½ - ¾ full w egg mixture

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top

Bake 20-25 min at 350

Remove from tin/cup and garnish with fresh herbs and a side of sour cream or salsa

Holden House is known for using fresh herbs from of the garden for a variety of signature dishes and garnishes. One of our favorites is our homemade pesto sauce that adds a zesty flavor to a variety of recipes. It's also a delicious and simple addition to any pasta dish you may want to create and serve in your own home.