Baked Pineapple-Coconut Islander French Toast: Holden House Recipe

   Baked Pineapple-Coconut Islander French Toast Needed: Twelve 16 oz soufflรฉ dishes Ingredients: 2 loaves sliced French Bread  (24 medium slices) 7 eggs 3 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon pineapple flavoring 1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoring 1/2 teaspoon banana flavoring 1 1/2 … Continue reading

German Puff Pancakes with Spiced Apples – Inn the Kitchen at Holden House

Our Holden House guests enjoy our many delicious morning entrees just like this one. A favorite is our German Puff Pancakes with Spiced Apples. Here’s our special #recipe so you can savor the flavor right in your own home! German Puff … Continue reading

5 Great Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs Area Places to Take a Hike!

You donโ€™t have to venture far from the Holden Houseโ€™ front door to discover some out-of-the-way beautiful places to bond with nature in the Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs area. Here are some of our favorite picks that are sure … Continue reading

2017 St. Patrick’s Day Suite Deal Package

Luck O’ the Irish Suite-Deal Package Sunday through Thursday during the month of shamrocks and St. Patrick’s Day, you can save some “green” by staying 2 nights and getting the 3rd night free. To celebrate the Luck O’ the Irish, … Continue reading

5 Best Unique Antique Finds in Colorado Springs

5 Best Antique Shops in Colorado Springs – Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn is known for its history, family heirlooms and beautiful antiques. We are very fortunate that the Colorado Springs area also has some great places to … Continue reading

Innkeeper Travel Tip: Visit a Garden fit for the Gods

The Garden of the Gods is one of innkeepers Sallie and Welling Clarkโ€™s favorite places to visit when staying at Holden House. The Pikes Peak region offers spectacular scenery to explore, hike, bike, horseback ride, picnic and stroll through a … Continue reading

April Showers and Flowers are Blooming at Holden House!

APRIL SHOWERS AND FLOWERS SPRING PACKAGE 2017 – Your special Spring break getaway for 2 or more nights Sunday through Thursday includes a complimentary breakfast ensuite Romance Package and a special bouquet of long-stemmed fresh roses to celebrate Springtime in … Continue reading

Apple Cinnamon French Toast a delicious delight!

Tracyโ€™s Apple and Cinnamon Walnut French Toast 1 can apple pie filling (chop apples into small chunks) 1 8 oz container of Cream Cheese (softened) ยผ cup Ricotta cheese (room temperature) ยผ cup chopped Walnuts (fine) 1 loaf French bread … Continue reading

Such a delightful place!

“Everything was wonderful! Thank you so much and hope to return soon.” -R&J Such a delightful place! We had a magnificent stay.” -B&J “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We so appreciate the hospitality and great attention to the ‘little things’ … Continue reading

“Be Mine Valentine” Sugar Cookies

   “Be Mine Valentine” Sugar Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground mace (optional) DIRECTIONS: Cream butter … Continue reading