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Vic the Elk Grazes at Holden House in February
 The life-size fiberglass elk, owned by Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak, is working his way around the Pikes Peak region. First stop on the historic Westside is Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast. Vic has previously graced the grounds of the Cripple Creek Heritage Center and Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Convention and Visitor's Bureau, just in time for December's Festival of Lights. Now, Vic the elk has landed in the front yard of Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast in the Old Colorado City area of Colorado Springs. He’ll spend February here before heading to another tourist destination. The hand painted elk features Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, the Julie Penrose fountain, Colorado columbines and more area icons. As a unique memento of your stay, guests to the inn can have their photo taken with the life-sized Pikes Peak elk. And, don't be surprised to see special decorations adorning Vic during February for Valentine month! Can you guess?
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It's no wonder
why Katharine Lee Bates wrote America the Beautiful from
atop our famous Pikes Peak. The scenic beauty of
Colorado Springs and the Pikes
Peak Region offers something for everyone. “The Springs” is located
just 60 miles south of Denver with its own convenient
regional airport. Nestled nearby is the historic
Holden House,
an
Award-Winning storybook Victorian treasure that caters to
romantics and business travelers alike. Centrally
located just one mile from downtown on a residential
tree-lined street near historic "Old Colorado City", the
inn offers free off-street parking and five inviting guest
suites
each boasting antiques, a fireplace, sitting area,
telephone with modem hook-up, refrigerator, television
and DVD player, private label amenities, luxurious
robes, private bath with oversized bubble bath 'tubs for
two', and a morning breakfast culinary delight! Take a
Virtual Tour to experience the inn from 360 degrees. You’ll enjoy
relaxing in our many
common areas; the
antique-filled living room with fireplace and wingback
chairs, the verandah with old fashioned porch swings,
views of the mountains and our Victorian cottage garden,
or the secret back garden with fountains and a gazebo. For those
traveling on business, we offer an early
riser's breakfast, wireless high-speed internet access
and a business center with the modern convenience of a
computer workstation.
Savor our
gourmet breakfasts,
served in the elegant formal dining room, which might
include freshly baked Cinnamon Streusel muffins,
Sallie's famous
Southwestern Eggs Fiesta, fresh fruit, gourmet freshly ground coffee, tea and
juice. Your full breakfast is included, served in the
dining room, or indulge in our breakfast en suite
“Romance Package”, delivered to your door for an
additional charge. Complimentary refreshments, an
afternoon wine social, our legendary bottomless cookie
jar, and turndown service are just some of the
individual touches you'll find here. We offer
special packages for all occasions, such as a relaxing massage at the
exclusive Garden of the Gods Club or champagne and
flowers on arrival. Distinctive hospitality and
personalized service is our hallmark.
Innkeepers,
Sallie and Welling Clark, meticulously restored the
property in 1986 and continue to own and operate the
inn, and uphold high standards at Holden House. In
addition to their innkeeping duties, Sallie is an
El Paso County Commissioner
and Welling a Research Scientist. The Clarks also offer
consulting and seminars
for aspiring innkeepers. Sallie and Welling and their
attentive assistant innkeeping staff, will help you plan
your itinerary around the
many activities
in the Pikes Peak Region. From outdoor adventures such
as hiking, biking, horseback riding, carriage rides, golf, rock
climbing, and whitewater rafting to sightseeing at
Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Parks or Pikes
Peak, you’ll want to return time and time again. Among
our many events, you won’t want to miss the St.
Patrick’s Day Parade, Territory Days, SpringsSpree, the
Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, Pikes Peak
International Hill Climb, Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon,
Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo,
Colorado Balloon Classic, IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter
Memorial, Air Force Academy and Colorado College
Graduation/Homecomings and the Holiday Festival of
Lights, just to name a few. You’ll find a variety of
activities all year long, including historic sites and
antique districts, area museums, art galleries, unique
gift shops, fine dining, the Philharmonic and other
cultural events, all within easy distance of the Holden
House.
Our friendly resident Holden House mascot,
InnCat 'Mei-Lin', will greet you. Built in 1902 by
Isabel Holden, the spacious
guest suites
are named for mining towns in which the Holden’s owned
interests. The Goldfield and Silverton carriage house
suites and rose Victorian’s Independence suite offer
pet-free accommodations. If you prefer to stay in the
main house, the Aspen and Cripple Creek suites are
favorites. The Independence suite also offers
handicapped access. Inspections by AAA, Mobil, Bed &
Breakfast Innkeepers of Colorado and Authentic B&B Inns
and Cottages of Pikes Peak, assures that high standards
are maintained. Make a
reservation online 24
hours a day or call us at 888-565-3980 from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Mountain Standard Time for availability and
reservations. Visit our
online gift shop
for cookbooks, logo items and home-study aspiring
innkeeper information.
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Come and see for yourself why
Holden House was nominated by guests and
selected by Arrington’s Bed & Breakfast Journal as:
"Best Bed & Breakfast for a Honeymoon/ Anniversary
2005 & 2006"
"Best Bed & Breakfast With Nearby Attractions"
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Holden House is just minutes from the many adventures in
the Pikes Peak Area....
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"This inn is clearly one of the premier
B&Bs in the state."
Fawn Germer, Rocky Mountain News
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