The Baldpate Inn & Collections

Last Day of the Season

2011-10-09T10:42:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone,

We are busy preparing for the last day of our season. The snow outside is beautiful and so is the fire inside. Today we will be serving Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese soups.

We hope to see you today, but please remember to call for a reservation as we will be closing at 4:00pm and already are quite booked! If we don't see you today we will look forward to seeing you opening weekend next year which will be Memorial Day weekend.

All the best,

Courtney Schultz
Events and Dining Manager
Baldpate Inn

10/8/2011

2011-10-08T11:20:00.000-06:00

YAY! It's snowing! We have about two inches already and it just keeps coming down. It is absolutely beautiful. And if you want to enjoy that beauty with a warm bowl of soup, then come on up the mountain. Today, we are having our delicious White Chili and Corn Chowder. Sounds wonderful.

Have a great day.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Soups of the Day!

2011-10-06T09:30:00.002-06:00

Good Morning! Today's soups will be White Chili and Tomato Rice. Hours of operation are between 11:30 and 4pm, reservations are always recommended :) Hope to see you!

10/3/2011

2011-10-03T08:56:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

Today we will be having Apple Carrot and Red Chili! Just a friendly reminder we are on our new hours, today we will be open from 11:30am until 3:30 pm. We also recommend making a reservation as we may only have the capability of seating our reservations today.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We hope you have an enchanted day!

Courtney Schultz
Events and Dining Manager

10/2/2011

2011-10-02T09:04:00.003-06:00

Good Morning,

It is already an extremely busy Sunday! We had a full house for breakfast, and are expecting the same for lunch. Today we are having Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese soups.

Please make sure to call for a reservation and check availability. 970-586-6151

Enjoy this beautiful October day.

Courtney Schultz
Events and Dining Manager
Baldpate Inn

10/1/2011

2011-10-01T08:48:00.000-06:00

Well I can't believe it but it's October! That means we are only open for 9 more days! I cannot believe how quickly the season went by.

Come and see us today for Tomato Rice and Cowboy Buffalo stew. We will also have Golden Sunshine muffins along with Triple Cheese muffins. Don't forget to have some cornbread as well!

Today is Saturday so we will be open until 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you on this beautiful October day.

Courtney Schultz
Events and Dining Manager
Baldpate Inn

9/30/2011

2011-09-30T08:28:00.000-06:00

Good Morning everyone! I hope this day finds you all well. We are having another beautiful morning here at the Baldpate, although the weather is starting to cool down a bit.

For our soups today we will be having White Chili and Corn Chowder along with Zuccini Nut and Little Italy muffins. YUM!

Stop by and see us for a delicious homemade meal. Please remember we are now operating on our fall hours and will be closing at 4:00 pm this afternoon. Reservations are always recommended.

I'd also like to put in a friendly reminder that our last day for lunch will be October 9, 2011 and we will be closing at 4:00 pm on that day. If you haven't had a chance to stop in and see us, we would love to have you!

Enjoy this beautiful day!

Courtney Schultz
Events and Dining Manager
Baldpate Inn

9/29/2011

2011-09-29T10:22:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I hope your day is going well so far. And if it's not, just remember, tomorrow is Friday. But today, we have a special menu just for you. We are serving Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry along with our Tropical Breeze and All Bran muffins. Sounds like a great meal to me.

Remember, our new hour are Sunday through Friday 11:30 to 4:00 and Saturday 11:30 to 7:00 and we are only ope for 10 more days! Yikes! So make a reservation and have the meal of the year at The Baldpate.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Balpate Inn

9/28/2011

2011-09-28T11:05:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I hope you are having a great day so far. Today, we are serving Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Broccoli and Cheese Soup along with our delicious Oatmeal Blueberry and Poppy Seed muffins. Doesn't that sound amazing?

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Another Beautiful Day...

2011-09-27T08:15:00.000-06:00

Good Morning Everyone!

It is another beautiful fall day here at the Baldpate, and it's looking as though it is going to be quite the busy one! The leaves have turned and the weather is nice, which equals a perfect day to be at the Baldpate.

Today we are serving White Chili and Awesome Apple Carrot soup along with Banana Butterscotch and Green Onion Cream Cheese muffins! We will also have our delicious Corn Bread and Honey Wheat loaves.

I just want to remind everyone that our new hours are in place today and our restaurant will be open from 11:30- 4:00pm. As always we highly recommend reservations for dining, so feel free to give us a call at 970-586-6151.

We hope you enjoy this beautiful fall day!

Courtney Schultz
Events & Dining Manager

9/26/2011

2011-09-26T11:05:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I hope you are having a wonderful Monday. Today at The Baldpate, we are featuring our delicious Beef Stew and Cream of Mushroom Soup as well as Cranberry Nut Muffins and Zucchini Dill Muffins. Don't forget to save room for our delicious pie Ala Mode.

And just a friendly reminder, as the season draws to an end, we at The Baldpate are shortening our hours to 11:30 to 4:00 every day except Saturday which will still be 11:30 to 7:00.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Enchanted Autumn

2011-09-25T08:07:00.000-06:00

Good Morning everyone! It is a beautiful fall day here at the Baldpate and the leaves are just starting to turn. Join us for our third and final day of “Enchanted Autumn Gold.” Today is Awesome Apple Sunday. We will be serving Awesome Apple Carrot soup and Apple Spice muffins! Along with these apple creations we will also have Red Chili and Lemon Blueberry.

As the fall season has arrived, so have our new hours! Starting tomorrow we will be initiating these hours. We will now be open from 11:30am until 4:00 pm except for on Saturday’s we will be open from 11:30am until 7:00pm. Please call us at 970-586-6151 to make a dining reservation!

Yesterday was a beautiful day, the weather was wonderful and we had our final wedding event of the season! We are so excited for the new couple and wish them nothing but happiness!

We look forward to sharing an Enchanted Autumn day with you here at the Baldpate!

Warmly,

Courtney Schultz

Events & Dining Manager

9/24/2011

2011-09-24T07:47:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone. I hope you are having a great day. Unfortunately, we are closed today for a private event until four, but then we resume our normal activities with our second day of Autumn Enchanted Gold: Crazy Corn Saturday! Today, we are serving Cowboy Buffalo Stew as well as our Corn Chowder, Corn Muffins, Cornbread and Corn Salad. And don't forget to enter our drawing for a Baldpate Inn Gift Certificate.

Just so you know, next week, we are going to our newest fall ours. We will only be open for lunch daily from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm except for Saturday when we are open from 11:30 to 7:00.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

9/23/2011

2011-09-23T09:36:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a great Friday. It looks like it's going to be another great day here in Estes Park complete with beautiful weather and the aspen trees turning brilliant shades of gold. And to make that Friday better, come to The Baldpate and experience Pumpkin Passion, the first day of our Autumn Enchanted Gold. Today we are featuring our White Chili along with Pumpkin Curry, Pumpkin Raisin muffins and for a limited time, Pumpkin pie (my absolute favorite pie in the world). And to top the meal off, enjoy a Hot Buttered Rum in one our signature Baldpate mugs.

Make sure you don't miss our delicious next two days of Autumn Enchanted Gold either. Tomorrow will be Crazy Corn Saturday featuring Cornbread, Corn Chowder, Corn Salad and Corn Muffins. Then on Sunday, the 25th, it's Awesome Apple Sunday! Come in for Apple Spice Muffins, Caramel Apple Salad, Apple Soup, and the return of our Dutch Apple Pie. We will also be doing different drink special each day so don't miss out.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

9/22/2011

2011-09-22T07:52:00.000-06:00

Good morning from Estes Park. As the aspen trees begin to change colors, the view from The Baldpate is becoming more and more spectacular all the time. And today, with that view you can enjoy our delicious Beef Stew and Broccoli and Cheese soup as well as our Zucchini Nut and Onion Garlic Muffins. It's going to be a great meal in a beautiful setting.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

It's Been a Great Summer!

2011-09-21T08:08:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

I'm sad to say that this is my last blog for The Baldpate Inn this year. I've made some great memories here and am very happy that I came back for a second season! It is going to be a sad goodbye when I leave tonight but Lois always tells us it's not "goodbye", it's "see you later". The staff is already planning reunions, Hannah and I are coming back as soon as we graduate and staying in Room 28 (our favorite!).

Today's Soups: Red Chili and Potato Leek

Today's Muffins: Mandarin Orange Almond and Cranberry Nut

Coming up this weekend is our Enchanted Autumn Gold event! Pumpkin Passion Friday, Corn Crazy Saturday, and Awesome Apple Sunday! Grand Prize drawing for our Key Gift Certificate on Sunday evening! Enjoy Hot Buttered Rum and Peppermint Hot Chocolate around the fire!

We'll folks, it's been great getting to know you this summer! Next time I might be on the other side of the counter! Enjoy the rest of the season!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Monday

2011-09-19T12:13:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

Looks like another great weekend on the books! We had two weddings this weekend and they went off without a hitch! Congratulations to the happy couples!

Today we are having White Chili and Tomato Rice along with Banana Butterscotch and (my all time favorite) Lemon Ginger!

Keep checking in for updated fall hours! 970-586-6151

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

Sunday

2011-09-18T08:17:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

Today's Soups: Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese

Today's Muffins: Poppyseed and Buttermilk Bran

The Baldpate Inn proudly presents Enchanted Autumn Gold!

September 23rd is Pumpkin Passion Friday! Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Pie! Perfect with Hot Buttered Rum!

September 24th is Corn Crazy Saturday! Cornbread, Corn Chowder, Corn Salad, Corn Muffins! Challenge yourself with our Keyroom Maize!

September 25th is Awesome Apple Sunday! Apple Spice Muffins, Caramel Apple Salad, Apple Soup! Grand Prize drawing for our Key Gift Certificate on Sunday Evening!

As fall approaches and staff changes we may be initiating new autumn hours. Make sure to call 970-586-6151 or keep reading the blog to stay updated on our hours.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

2011-09-17T08:07:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

You know you are growing up when you sleep at 8:30 P.M. on a Friday night! But I feel great and awake this morning! This is my last morning shift at the Baldpate so unfortunately this is my last blog! My how time flies! I'm really going to miss this place! Join us today for lunch and experience and see what I love about the Baldpate Inn.

Today we are having Corn Chowder and Red Chili to warm your body from the Estes Park chill. Our muffins are freshly baking in the oven as we have Pumpkin muffins and Triple Cheese muffins. Try our famous Cornbread and you will be coming back for more! Save room for pie because we have the best pies! We have such a variety of pies you won't know which one to choose! I would recommend my favorite the Pecan! (So good!!!)

It's been such a fun summer I know this one is one for the books! This has been such a learning experience that has taught me so much. I think I learned more about the hospitality industry at the Baldpate than I've learned in the 3 years I did in my hotel and restaurant classes! The Baldpate Inn will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you to all who have made my great summer memorable!

See what all the talk is about and join us for lunch today at the Baldpate. We would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

9/16/2011

2011-09-16T09:42:00.000-06:00

Hello world. It's a beautiful, clear day here on the mountain and the view is spectacular. And we invite you to enjoy this with us. Our soups today are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Cream of Mushroom and our muffins are All Bran and Onion Garlic. And don't forget about our pie. It's some of the best pie you will ever have.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-15T07:58:00.000-06:00

What a beautiful morning!

I hope everyone is enjoying their week so far! The temperature is falling as the days go by but we have all the right things to warm you up! Our cozy fireplace is a great way to sit, relax, and enjoy the popping and crackling of the wood! Also, our soups are a great way to warm your tummy right up! All our soups and breads are homemade daily which makes everything taste fresh and delicious!

Today our soups are White Chili and Potato Leek. Our muffins include Green Onion Cream Cheese and Banana Butterscotch. Yum! We have our fresh salad bar with only the freshest ingredients. Our world famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on the menu so be sure to try our mouth watering breads!!

The cozy atmosphere and hot soups definitely warm the body but our great hospitality warms the soul. We strive to provide the best service going beyond what is expected! So brave the cold outside and stay warm with us inside at the Baldpate Inn. We would love to serve you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Summer Enchanted Evenings

2011-09-14T09:35:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

It is sad to say that tonight will be our final Summer Enchanted Evening of the season. Tonight at 7 PM we will have guest speaker Sharon Danhauer talk to us about Mariano Medina: Legend in His Own Time. Mariano was the first premanent settler in the Big Thomson Valley. He was quite a character, an old mountain man. as respected in his day as the famous frontiersmen we know of today. But his legacy had been largely forgotten, even in Loveland. This presentation tell of Mariano's colorful life before and after settling on the Big Thompson, and of the efforts being made to preserve the last vestige of his settlement before it is lost forever.

As always, if you would like to make a dining reservation before the presentation please call us at 970-586-6151.

Today's Soups: Beef Stew and Pumpkin Curry

Today's Muffins: Apple Raisin Spice and Zucchini Dill

Unlock your Autumn with us at The Baldpate Inn! Explore the changing seasons at The Baldpate Inn's Enchanted Autumn Gold. Enjoy the beautiful aspens, cozy up to the fireplace, and sip Peppermint Hot Chocolate or Hot Buttered Rum! Savor our seasonal menu specials and enter to win a Key Gift Certificate! More details are yet to come so keep reading the blog!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

9/13/2011

2011-09-13T09:00:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I hope you are doing well and are excited for the day. I know I'm excited for today. Mostly because of the fact that Lois is making my absolute favorite soup for the first time this season: French Onion Soup. It's going to be so good I can hardly wait. Along with the French Onion, we are also having Red Chili and our Oatmeal Blueberry and Little Italy Muffins. Is it sad when food gets you this excited? I don't think so either.

And get ready. Tomorrow night is the last Summer Enchanted Evening of the season. For this event, Sharon Danhauer will be presenting a slide show about Mariano Medina, the first settler of the Big Thompson Valley. And for this extremely interesting show, you will be able to view it on our brand new, bigger and better projection screen! This is one event that's safe for the whole family and you won't want to miss it.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-12T09:54:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

Sorry I'm a little late writing the blog this morning! I served breakfast this morning and it is so great to talk and get to know the guests. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place to unwind your stresses, then stay at the Baldpate! We will try our best to make you feel at home and we try our best to give you the best service! If you don't have time to stay over night with us, then make sure you make time to dine with us!

Today we are serving White Chili along with Corn Chowder. Muffins today include a Strawberry muffin and our Buttermilk Bran muffins. Our full salad bar has only the freshest vegetables that won't disappoint! Always save room for some delicious homemade pie!

The view is breathtaking up here, so come enjoy a great view with great food. We would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

9/11/2011

2011-09-11T08:02:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful day here at The Baldpate and we are cooking some beautiful food for you. Our soups today are Potato Leek and Cowboy Buffalo Stew and our muffins are Lemon Ginger and Banana Butterscotch (my absolute favorite muffin). And as we go about our busy lives today and try to get ready for the upcoming week, I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to remember all of the people who lost their lives 10 years ago in the horrific 9/11 attacks. Say a prayer for their families and thank whoever it is you thank that you are alive.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Sassy Saturday!

2011-09-10T07:32:00.000-06:00

Good Morning! I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. We would love for you to spend your time at the Baldpate.

Today we are serving Pumpkin Curry and Beef Stew to help you warm up. Homemade muffins include Zucchini Nut and Blueberry. Our full salad bar won't disappoint as we have only the freshest ingredients and toppings. Our Honey Wheat Bread and our Cornbread our always on the menu so help yourself to some delicious homemade breads!

Due to an event, we are opening for lunch a little later. We will be serving lunch at 12:00 so call in and make a reservation! Our number is 970-586-6151.

We would love for you to enjoy a day at the Baldpate Inn.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-09T10:52:00.000-06:00

It's Friday!

The weather is definitely cooling down so warm up at the Baldpate! The Aspen trees are starting to brighten with some spots of gold! I can't wait until they all dance gold in the wind!

Let our homemade soups warm you up! Today we are having my favorites Red Chili and Chicken and Rice! Muffins today are Orange Almond and Chocolate Mystery. Can you guess what is the mystery ingredient?? I bet you can't! Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on the menu as well as our variety of cheeses and crackers. Make sure you save room for PIE! Lois' homemade pies are the best.

Reservations are always recommended so call us at 970-586-6151, we would love to serve you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

9/7/2011

2011-09-07T08:49:00.000-06:00

What better weather is there to enjoy the warmth and coziness of The Baldpate. The ambiance is second to none. Our warm, delicious soups today are White Chili and Corn Chowder, sure to take that shiver right out of you. Our muffins are Oatmeal Blueberry and Zucchini Dill and the specialty salads are Apple Orange Cinnamon, Baldpate Broccoli and Doc's Peachy Keen Salad. A meal you won't soon forget.

Tonight, we have our wonderful Summer Enchanted Evening program. John Meissner will be talking about the history of aviation in Estes Park. It's going to be a great program and you will be able to enjoy it on our brand new, bigger projection screen. And don't forget about the free and delicious cookies and drinks. It's a great time for people of all ages.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-06T07:53:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend! It's going to be a great week here at the Baldpate!

Join us for Beef Stew and Tomato Rice. Muffins include Cranberry Nut and Poppy Seed muffins! We have a full salad bar filled with lettuce, spinach, and a fresh variety of salad toppings and dressings. Our breads are all homemade daily which includes our muffins, Cornbread, and Honey Wheat bread as well. Don't forget about pie! Lois' pies are the best! So make sure you save room for a piece of delicious pie!

If you have never attended our Summer Enchanted Evening series, then you are missing out! We have a fun and exciting program planned for tomorrow! John Meissner will be talking about Estes Park's history of aviation! So come fly away with us as we learn about the first aviator of Estes Park! Program starts tomorrow at 7 P.M. in the Baldpate Library. If you would like to dine with us before, please call us and make a reservation.

It's going to be another great week here at the Baldpate and we would love to share it with you. Reservations are always recommended so please feel free to call 970-586-6151.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-04T08:19:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

Well, if I thought I was getting used to mountain living I woke up for a rude awakening. My fire building has been improving throughout the summer however, this morning not only did I manage to smoke out the lobby, I set the fire alarm off. My confidence in fire building has gone right into flames, along with my pride. But I assure you now the lobby is clear and the fire is toasty and comforting. I promise I won't even touch the fireplace today!

The weather is cooling down, so warm up with our homemade soups! Today we are serving Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Potato Leek to warm you up! Our muffins today include Zucchini Nut muffins and Triple Cheese muffins as well. Our full salad bar has a great selection of fresh vegetables and salad toppings. Don't worry, our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on the menu so enjoy our great homemade breads.

Join us for a great time at the Baldpate. Our love, service, comfort, and fire will warm you up!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-03T08:24:00.000-06:00

I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day weekend! We will be open all this weekend, including Labor Day, so enjoy your day off at the Baldpate!

Today we will be serving White Chili and Garden Vegetable soup. Our homemade muffins today are Lemon Ginger and Pumpkin muffins. Our famous Cornbread and sweet Honey Wheat Bread are on the menu as well right next to the salad bar!

As the summer is coming to an end, the weather is starting to cool down. Warm yourself up at the Baldpate! Our cozy fireplace and delicious soups are a perfect combination for fall. Call 970-586-6151 for reservations.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

9/2/2011

2011-09-02T10:32:00.000-06:00

Good morning Estes. I hope you are having a great day and getting ready for your long weekend. A great way to prepare for your relaxing holiday is to come up to The Baldpate and have a great meal. Today, we are featuring our Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom Soup as well as our fantastic Golden Sunshine and Green Onion Cream Cheese Muffins. Sounds like a great meal.

And if you ever need more than just a meal, you might check into our Read, Relax, Restore Package. It includes one or two nights in the inn, a massage, the "7 Keys to Baldpate" book as well as another book of your choice, and the relaxing atmosphere of The Baldpate Inn to melt your troubles away. For more information or to make a reservation for this, call 970-586-6151 and we will be happy to help you out.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-09-01T09:42:00.000-06:00

Ah, the first of September crept on me so fast! Where do the months go? I guess time does fly by when you're having fun! Come join us for a fun and enjoyable time at the Baldpate Inn!

Today we are serving our hearty Beef Stew and Tomato Rice. Our homemade muffins today include Oatmeal Blueberry and Zucchini Dill. Our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on the menu so don't forget to try those!

Our Summer Enchanted Evening series last night was a hit! Thank you so much for everyone that attended and a big shout out to Kurtis Kelly for making it happen! Join us next week on Wednesday, September 7th, as John Meissner talks about Estes Park Aviation! This should be an exciting time as well! It starts at 7:00 P.M. but if you would like to dine with us before make sure you call and make a reservation!

Reservations are always recommended so please feel free to give us a call at 970-586-6151! We would love to see you today!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Wednesday!

2011-08-31T10:36:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

It's Wednesday again and that means another Summer Enchanted Evening is about to begin! Tonight at 7 PM in the Baldpate Library we have special guest Kurtis Kelley. Kelley is a librarian and local performer that has been leading living-history re-enactments for over a dozen years. His performances usually illustrate a single character. This event is a rare opportunity to see a "medley" of Kelley's favorite characters, all of whom had a tremendous impact on our history: Abner Sprague, Lord Dunraven, and F. O. Stanley. Kelley will also discuss the local history books that guide our understanding of these"history legends". Also included: a brief reading from Joe Mills' "A Mountain Boyhood".

Today's soups are White Chili and Pumpkin Curry.

Please join us tonight to welcome our special guest and enjoy his performance! As always if you would be interested in dining with us before the speech please call for a dining reservation at 970-586-6151.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

8/30/2011

2011-08-30T09:10:00.000-06:00

It's another beautiful day here in Estes Park. So come up to The Baldpate Inn for some delicious food and you will love it. Today, we are having Buffalo Stew and Potato Leek Soup as well as my favorite muffin, Banana Butterscotch, and the Onion Garlic Muffin.

If you are ever interested in eating one of our amazing three course breakfasts here at The Baldpate, give us a call for reservations and you will not regret it. For more information, follow this link:
http://www.baldpateinn.com/Baldpate.Breakfast.menu.html
or call us at 970-586-6151.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Another Great Week!

2011-08-29T10:29:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

We had another wonderful wedding this weekend and could not have been more thrilled on the outcome! Congratulations to the happy couple! We are so honored to have been part of your special day! With another great weekend behind us we are ready to start fresh. This Wednesday we will have our Summer Enchanted Evening series at 7 PM. Kurtis Kelly will be joining us this week to present "A Medley of Estes Park History Legends".

Soups of the Day: Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese

Muffins of the Day: Buttermilk Bran and Little Italy

And YES! We are open Labor Day weekend so come on up the mountain and join us for a short vacation over the weekend!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-28T09:30:00.000-06:00

Sunday is Funday!

Join us for a peaceful and beautiful Sunday in the mountains. Take advantage of our award wining breathtaking view!

Today we have Cream of Asparagus and Beef Stew. Our breads are baked fresh daily which include Cranberry Nut and Poppy Seed muffins! Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are on the menu as well so make sure you help yourself to those! Our foods are fresh and homemade so come join us for a delicious meal!

As the weather starts to cool down, warm up at the Baldpate we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

8/27/2011

2011-08-27T07:33:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. It's getting to be that time of year again. The weather is getting colder, the aspen are getting ready to put on their fall clothes, and Lois is experimenting with food again. Today on the menu, we are having Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom soup with our popular Triple Cheese Muffin and our brand new Cherry Muffin. And if they taste anything like they smell, people will be devouring those today.

Just a reminder, we do always encourage reservations as we are still busy and can use all the notice we can get. So give us a call at 970-586-6151 and we will get you a reservation.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Friday

2011-08-26T08:19:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

I hope everyone is ready for a great weekend at the Baldpate because we are! It's wedding season again and we are looking forward to pleasing many brides and their families in the next couple weeks! During this Fall transition phase, be sure to call us at 970-586-6151 to make sure we are not booked for an event and can get everyone in!

Today we will be serving White Chili and Pumpkin Curry along with our delightful Oatmeal Blueberry and Green Onion Creme Cheese muffins!

For those who have forgotten (unlikely), we also serve PIE! Delicious, lick the last bit off the plate, pie that will make you want to come back for more. Enjoy a piece after your meal or come have a treat on the porch in the fresh air! Any way you choose, we look forward to serving you!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

2011-08-25T08:31:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

It looks to be another gorgeous day here in Estes Park. The sun is already shining down and the hummers are buzzin around. Last night for the first time I saw a baby bear! He was so precious as he waddled through the Baldpate forest. His mama wasn't far away though so that made it easy for me to stay inside! The cub reminded me exactly of those Charmin toilet paper commercials; so cute! We also had a huge elk lounging on our property the other day! Being nestled in the Rocky Mountains, The Baldpate Inn hosts some cool furry friends! So come out and hopefully see one of our furry neighbors!

Today we have Potato Leek and Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Golden Sunshine muffins as well as Triple Cheese muffins. As always we have a full salad bar with fresh toppings that won't disappoint. Our breads are baked fresh daily including our world famous Cornbread and our delicious sweet Honey Wheat bread as well. Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-6151!
Speaking of our animal neighbors, our hummers have been seen less and less. I guess it's that time for them to travel south. However, last night's Summer Enchanted Evening program with Scott Rashid was a hit! He spoke about our little flying Baldpate mascot and even held a few in his bare hands! Everyone sure got a "buzz" at the Baldpate! Don't miss out on next week's Summer Enchanted Evening on Estes Park history legends!

If you didn't get a chance in your busy summer schedule to come up to the Baldpate, don't worry! We are still open throughout the fall. Our bed and breakfast is a great get-a-way option for those who love to have a relaxing time in a serene setting. Call and ask about availability and experience some great hospitality at the Baldpate.

It's a brand new day to create new and fun memories. We would love to be apart of those special memories. You are a key to our place so make yourself at home!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Wonderful Wednesday!

2011-08-24T07:55:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

It looks like we have another wonderful Wednesday morning on our hands and are looking forward to a great day. Tonight we have our Summer Enchanted Evening Series at 7 PM. Join us this week to listen to Scott Rashid speak on Hummingbirds! A very exciting talk that hits close to our hearts because we love our little Hummingbird friends at the Baldpate so much! The staff is very excited to listen up on this one to learn a little bit more about the unique birds we feed daily!

Today's soups are Red Chili and Broccoli Cheese along with our delightful Little Italy and All Bran Muffins! As always, we will have our Honey Wheat Loaf and our Famous Cornbread at the end of the salad bar. Try not to get too full and always leave room for pie! We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

8/23/2011

2011-08-23T07:58:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I hope everyone is us and ready for a great day doing whatever it is you do. And if you want to make that day even better, come on down to The Baldpate where the enchantment awaits. On our menu today, we are having Beef Stew and Corn Chowder as well as Lemon Ginger and Banana Butterscotch muffins. And don't forget about our amazing Honey Wheat Bread and Cornbread.

Do you want to enjoy Breakfast at Baldpate sometime? Well all you have to do is call 970-586-6151 and we can help you set up a reservation. Just a reminder, reservations are required as we make everything fresh the morning of and need to know how many people are coming. And you will not regret making this decision. It is one of the best breakfasts you will ever have.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-22T09:38:00.000-06:00

What a gorgeous morning! Then again when is it not a gorgeous morning in Estes Park? It's starting to cool down a little and fall is quickly approaching and the scenery is only going to get better. So don't let your summer end or start your fall season off right by enjoying a great time at the Baldpate Inn.

Today we are serving White Chili and, a staff favorite, Tomato Rice. Muffins today include my favorite Zucchini Nut muffins and Blueberry muffins. Our specialty restaurant includes homemade breads such as our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat bread. Is your mouth watering yet? Well, if that doesn't make your taste buds excited then let me mention our homemade pies. Freshly made daily, our pies are to die for. We have over 7 different kinds of pies that puts your grandma's pie to shame. (Unless Lois is your grandma...) So come out for a homemade, healthy, and fresh meal.

Just a side note, please keep one of our staff members in your prayers. He was sent to the ICU yesterday and we are praying for a quick recovery. Our staff is like family so it's tough to see our Baldpate brother sick!

On another side note, it's weird not starting class today! I still had to get up early however... My Switzerland program doesn't start until October so I get to spend an extra month at the Baldpate! I know, I'm going from one mountain range to another. I guess I'm becoming a mountain woman after all. Anyway, I just wanted to tell everyone starting classes today, this week, or soon, good luck and study hard!

If you would like to make a reservation call us at 970-586-6151. We would love to serve you! Have a great Monday!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Sunrise Sunset

2011-08-21T07:45:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

I hope you all slept well and were able to wake early enough to watch the sunrise! It was beautiful here today watching the sun come up over the mountains with the crisp morning air! Come lodge with us and you can wake up early with coffee and watch the sunrise. If that's not enough, a three course breakfast is included in your stay so you can fill your belly with a delicious homemade meal after an unforgettable experience on the Baldpate porch.

Today's soups are the ever hearty Cowboy Buffalo Stew and delightful Cream of Mushroom. Our muffins on this wonderful day are Zucchini Dill and Apple Raisin Spice. As always Lois is making her wonderful pies for everyone to enjoy, whether on the porch or in the restaurant. They never disappoint so stop on in and see what we have for a selection today!

We love seeing all of our wonderful guests (new and old!) at the Baldpate and it gives us great joy to wait on each and every one of you! We look forward to seeing you!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

2011-08-20T08:33:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

I hope everyone is having a splended weekend so far! It's so great meeting new people here and seeing familiar faces is always enjoyable. Come enjoy your weekend here at the Baldpate!

Today we will be serving our White Chili and Pumpkin Curry along with Lemon Ginger muffins and Golden Sunshine muffins as well. Our other breads include our Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread. Enjoy a fresh homemade meal today at the Baldpate.

Do you have a favorite muffin? Or love the cornbread so much you want to eat it everyday? Well we have our best selling Collections book for sale! It has most of our famous recipes including the famous Cornbread, muffins, soups, salads, and yes even pie recipes! The Baldpate Collections includes the most requested recipes from our award-wining dining room along with some fasinating history of The Baldpate Inn and its world famous Key and Photo collection.
Join us at the Baldpate, we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

8/19/2011

2011-08-19T07:46:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. As the wind blows through the Aspen trees and the hummingbirds flutter about, you know it's going to be another beautiful day here at The Baldpate. And for that beautiful day, we have a great menu planned. Our soups today are Beef Stew and Tomato Rice and our muffins today are Oatmeal Blue and Green Onion Cream Cheese. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.

Don't forget, if you ever want to try our delicious breakfast, you don't have to be a guest. Our Breakfast at Baldpate is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion, have a romantic breakfast, or just come up with your family and have an amazing breakfast with an equally amazing view. Just make sure you call and let us know because reservations are required. Call 970-586-6151 and we can set one up for you.

Have a great day and I hope you have a great day.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-18T08:13:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

It's another gorgeous morning at the Baldpate. It is always such a serene and peaceful setting here you can hear the hummers buzzing and the leaves brushing against each other so clearly. What a great start to the day.

It's suppose to be a sunny day here in Estes Park so nothing should stop you from coming up to the Baldpate Inn for some great lunch or dinner. Today we will be having my favorite Red Chili and Corn Chowder. Muffins today are Mandarin Orange muffins as well as our Chocolate Mystery muffins. I bet you can't guess what's the mystery ingredient in the Chocolate muffins! If you haven't tried our Cornbread then you are missing out on life. Our famous Cornbread is the talk of the town and people specifically call and ask if we will be having cornbread. As always the Cornbread is on our buffet so don't worry folks! Our Honey Wheat bread are best friends and sit next to each other so don't forget to get a slice of that!

With all these homemade soups and breads it's hard not to just eat one muffin or one bowl of soup. Thank God we are a buffet. Remember it's not a race, it's a marathon. So bring your stretchy pants and enjoy a great hearty and filling meal at the Baldpate.

Reservations are always recommended so call us at 970-586-5397 and I would love to make one for you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

A Warm Fire on a Chilly Morning!

2011-08-17T08:39:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

Fall is in the air up here on Twin Sisters Mountain and we all awoke a bit of a chill. Here in the lobby of the Baldpate, we decided it was time to light a fire, and now we are super cozy! Add a little coffee and hot chocolate to the equation and you have a beautiful mountain morning! What a wonderful way to start the day! If you experienced a fall chill this morning, come on up to the Baldpate where our soups are bound to warm you up! Today we are featuring a Garden Vegetable and Cowboy Buffalo Stew. Mmm just thinking about those soups make me feel warmer inside already. Our muffins are Zucchini Nut and Trail Mix along with our Famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread! If you have a sweet tooth, be sure and try a piece of our delicious homemade pie, sure to warm the soul of Jack Frost himself!

Also not to be missed, for nothing else but your grandma's birthday, tonight we will be returning with our Wednesday lecture series, Summer Enchanted Evenings! Join Jane Wright, president of of the Estes Park Postcard Club, as she gives an illustrated talk about the Bear Lake Lodge, a favorite Rocky Mountain National Park tourist destination until its removal in 1959. This talk, will begin at 7:00pm and is free to the public. Complimentary coffee, punch and homemade cookies will be served.

Regards Y'all

Evan Baker
Dining and Events Manager
The Baldpate Inn LTD.

8/16/2011

2011-08-16T08:06:00.001-06:00

Good morning Estes. It's going to be another beautiful day here at The Baldpate and we are planning some great food today just for you. Our soups today are White Chili and Potato Leek and our muffins are Feta and Cranberry Nut. Just a reminder as we come into the fall season, reservations are always recommended so that we can plan accordingly and know how much food to make. So give us a call at 970-586-6151 and get one set up for you.

If you are looking for a special place to have breakfast, then look no further than The Baldpate Inn. Our Breakfast at Baldpate will make any special occasion that much more memorable. From our delicious three course breakfast to our spectacular views, you can't beat Breakfast at Baldpate. For more information, follow this link http://www.baldpateinn.com/Baldpate.Breakfast.menu.html and it will tell you everything you need to know.

And don't forget about Summer Enchanted Evenings. Every Wednesday at 7:00. It's a great time and cookies and punch are provided.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-15T08:09:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

As always the sun is shining and the hummers are buzzin'. It's going to be a great day at the Baldpate so come enjoy it with us!

Today's soups are Beef Stew and Broccoli Cheese along with Peanut Butter muffins and Golden Sunshine muffins to start your week off right. Enjoy our Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread as well! Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-5397 and I will be glad to make you one!

Can you believe it's already the middle of August? The summer is ending for some people so don't let your summer end without coming up to the Baldpate! For those who need a fall get-a-way, we won't be closed until the beginning of October so schedule in a visit and come up and see the beautiful Aspen trees.
Whether it be today, next week, or next month we would love to see you! Have a great Monday everybody!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

A Beautiful Day in the Mountains

2011-08-14T07:53:00.000-06:00

Good Morning,

Well it's another beautiful day in the Rocky Mountains and I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday then here at the Baldpate Inn! Today we are preparing for a wedding and everything is just a buzz with activity. We are getting back into the swing of things with weddings and it's very refreshing after a month long hiatus. I am very excited for the bride and groom and I feel honored that they chose to spend their special day with us here at the Baldpate.

As I sit here listening to the classical music playing in the background, I feel very at ease and I am ready for a exciting day. Please come and join us for lunch and spend a relaxing afternoon with us here at the Baldpate Inn. Who knows you might even go home feeling a little more at ease, without a care in the world.

Regards Y'all,

Evan Baker
Dining and Events Manager
The Baldpate Inn

Bears!

2011-08-13T09:05:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

The bears are out and about and looking to have a meal at the restaurant! Last night we had a hungry visitor that was looking for a bit of leftovers but was disappointed to only find recycling to sort through. We love our bear friend but we hope he didn't make too much of a ruckus last night with all our bottles!

Today's Soups are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Pumpkin Curry. Our Muffins are the delightful Lemon Ginger (a staff favorite) and the always delicious Green Onion Cream Cheese. We hope to see you today whether looking at the key collection or dining with us in the restaurant.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-12T08:28:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

I may still be trying to wake up but the hummingbirds out there seem to be wide awake darting around. Sometimes I wish I had to energy to buzz around like them and then I remember a couple cups of coffee does the trick! I guess you could say the coffee cup is my hummingbird feeder.

Come out to the Baldpate today and enjoy a great meal. Today we are serving White Chili and Tomato Rice. To go along with our delicious soups we have a Lemon Blueberry muffin and an All Bran muffin as well. Try our famous Cornbread and you won't be disappointed. Our sweet Honey Wheat Bread will be served as well so come hungry everybody!

Start your weekend off right by enjoying a great time at the Baldpate. Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-6151. We would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Today's Soups and Muffins!

2011-08-11T07:55:00.001-06:00

Good Morning!

It's a beautiful crisp mountain morning here at The Baldpate Inn. The sun is shining over the mountain tops creating a picturesque view of Estes Valley. It's the perfect day to come and enjoy a delicious bowl of homemade soup and scrumptious breads and muffins!

Today we have a hearty Beef Stew that pairs nicely with a glass of our Snowy Peaks Merlot and a rich Crème of Mushroom soup that tastes wonderful with a glass of our Two Rivers Chardonnay. These Colorado made wines are the perfect accent to a wonderful fresh homemade lunch. We also have our delicious breads and muffins. Today we are serving a sweet Apple Raisin Spice and a savory Zucchini Dill Muffin as well as our Honey Wheat Bread!

Don't forget to save room for dessert! We have a wonderful selection of delectable homemade pies! The Rhubarb is my favorite!

I look forward to seeing you!

Warmly,

Emily Fisher
Hotel Manager
The Baldpate Inn

Awards!

2011-08-10T08:42:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

I hope everyone is up for a wonderful day at the Baldpate! Today we have some delicious soups for you to enjoy. My personal favorite, Red Chili and the always delightful Broccoli Cheese are being made right now and the kitchen smells wonderful! Our Tropical Breeze muffins are so great that they will take you off to an island destination and our Cranberry Nut muffins will get anyone out of a bad mood.

Join us tonight for our Summer Enchanted Evening Series. At 7 PM in the Library we will have guest speaker Jim Pickering speaking about the Baldpate Inn, Wind River Ranch, Longs Peak Inn, Columbine Lodge, Hewes-Kirkwopod Inn, and Cole's Place. Mr Pickering will also be talking about the important people associated with these lodges including; the Reverend Elkanah J. Lamb, Carlyle Lamb, Enos Mills, Charles Levings, Charles Edwin Hewes, Henry Cole, Gordon Mace and others.

On to the best part of this blog, AWARDS!!! We are honored to announce that for the third year running, out of 450 restaurants, we have been voted top ten for best view and best lunch. On behalf of the Baldpate, I would like to say thank you to all of our guests and that we are delighted to receive such an award from our open table customers. Without the support of our wonderful guests we would not be able to receive honors such as these and are very excited to have such loyal and caring people as guests at the Baldpate. We truly appreciate every one of you and always look forward to seeing you again! THANK YOU!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

8/9/2011

2011-08-09T07:50:00.000-06:00

Good morning. Hope everyone is having a great day. Our soups today are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Corn Chowder. Our two muffin selections are going to be Zucchini Nut and Green Onion Cream Cheese. And as always, we have CORNBREAD!!!!! Just a reminder that we always encourage reservations, especially on the weekends as we get more and more into wedding season. Just give us a call at 970-586-6151 and we'd be glad to take that for you!

Don't forget about our Summer Enchanted Evening programs happening every Wednesday at 7:00. Come enjoy a great program, a great view and some great cookies. Tomorrow night's speaker is Jim Pickering who will be talking about the history of the Tahosa Valley and the inns of the valley, including The Baldpate. Make sure you get here early and get a good seat.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-08T08:44:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

It's the day nobody really likes, Monday. However I actually don't mind Mondays because it reminds me that it is the start of a fresh week! Monday is the day you can start over and determine the mood for the rest of the week! So see it as an opportunity to create a great week! And what better way to start your week here at the Baldpate on this fine Monday.

Today's soups are Garden Vegetable and White Chili to put you in a good mood! Our two muffins today are Triple Cheese and Oatmeal Blueberry to put you in a even better mood! As always Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are on the menu everyday. Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us anytime and make a reservation for some great food and great service!

Today three of our interns head back as their term ends here at the Baldpate. It's been so much fun working, learning, growing, and living with Sarah, Haydon, and David. They all contributed their own talents to make the Baldpate special. Hospitality isn't easy but to these three, it comes naturally. It seems just yesterday I was shaking their hands and introducing myself. Now, we are a family. It will be hard to see them leave but as Mama Lo Lo says, "It's never goodbye, it's see ya." After all, five of us returned from last year! We'll be praying for safe travels as they go back home/school and hope they will never forget the memories and experiences here at the Baldpate.

Start your week off right here at the Baldpate. You have a fresh start this week so be happy, smile, and enjoy a great time at the Baldpate.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

8/7/2011

2011-08-07T08:08:00.002-06:00

How is everyone today? I hope you are all having a wonderful and relaxing weekend. And hopefully that relaxing day includes a trip to The Baldpate. It's going to be a great day for a meal. Today, our soups are Beef Stew and Tomato Rice and our Muffins are Poppy Seed and Zucchini Dill Muffins. Doesn't that sound amazing?

It's official: play season at The Baldpate has ended. They were great fun and we are sad that we are not going to see them anymore, as well as see all the wonderful play people who were so nice. We would like the thank them for all of their hard work putting the productions on. It was no easy task, but they made it seem effortless. We would also like to thank everyone who attended the plays. It's because of your support that we are able to do these.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-06T08:24:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

It is Sunshine Saturday and the sun is surely smiling this morning. It's been a fun weekend so far with College Daze going on and the Arsenic and Old Lace performance. So come join us for some fun and laughter!

Today's soups are my favorites Red Chili and Potato Leek along with our Golden Sunshine muffins and Tropical Breeze muffins! The breads are baking in the oven as we speak so that means fresh homemade Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread will be ready for you! Always save room for pie because Lois makes the best pies. We have so many different kinds I guess you are just going to have to try each one!

Our last performances of Arsenic and Old Lace are today! Our outdoor play is an amazing way to bring the family and friends together for a fun summer activity. Just sit, relax, and laugh! First performance starts at 1:30 today and our last is at 6:30. Tickets can be reserved so please call and I would love to reserve you some tickets to a great show! They are $15 but if you dine with us today they are at a discounted price of $12! Because our theatre is outdoors, please dress accordingly!

Sunshine Saturday not only represents a sunny summer Saturday, but it also suggests a cold Sunshine Wheat beer to go along with that sunny day. We will be promoting this beer today to go along with our College Daze weekend. So make sure you enjoy a cold beer with us as we remember our college memories! Today is also the day where the staff wears our college gear and we encourage you to wear yours! We have so much school pride we have no problem sharing it! So let us swap some stories and have a great time! Ask about our fall packages because they are so good professors would give it an A+.

I'm wearing my Crimson and Grey as I show off my school colors and I hope to see the Baldpate Inn filled with different colors from different schools! It's going to be a fun weekend and we would love for you to be apart of it!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Encore!Encore!

2011-08-05T09:12:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

It looks like another wonderful weekend for Encore!Encore!'s presentation of Arsenic and Old Lace. Join us Saturday for the matinee where you can have lunch before or after the performance! Tickets are still available so call 970-586-6151 to reserve your spot!

Today's soups are White Chili and Pumpkin Curry and our muffins are the always delightful Lemon Ginger and Buttermilk Bran. As usual there will be our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Loaf at the end of the salad bar next to the muffins. And of course always save room for PIE! Our fresh baked pie will always the hit at the end of the meal!

College Daze starts today so come on out and share your college stories with our diverse staff! TGIF of course means enjoy Fat Tire, your favorite beverage. Sunshine Saturday means celebrate a lazy sunshine day with sunglasses, college shirts and a Sunshine Wheat! Sleep Inn Sunday you can pick up a voucher for the Sleep Inn Package, valid for the rest of our 2011 season.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend celebrating College Daze and watching the performances of Arsenic and Old Lace.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

School Colors and Letterman Sweaters!

2011-08-04T09:31:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

I hope everyone has studied hard this week and are ready for a fantastic weekend at the Baldpate! Tomorrow we will be beginning our College Daze event to celebrate our diverse staff! To start off the weekend we will have Fat Tire Friday, come in and tell us your college stories this day and fill out the questionnaire about our universities to be entered into the drawing! Sunshine Wheat Saturday is a great day to wear your college gear! The staff will be sporting their school colors this day and would love for you to sport yours! Sleep Inn Sunday will be a great day because it is prize day! Sunday we will be announce the winner of our drawing and will hand out a gift certificate for two for the restaurant. Vouchers will be handed out daily for our Sleep Inn package, a $250 special that includes one night stay for two people, a meal in the restaurant (with dessert!), and our book set consisting of Seven Keys to Baldpate and the Collections Cookbook. We are looking forward to seeing your school pride and listening to some great stories! Feel free to call 970-586-6151 for more information!

Today's Soups: Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Corn Chowder

Today's Muffins: Banana Butterscotch and Trail Mix

Don't forget about the play this weekend either! This will be our last showing of Arsenic and Old Lace so come and get your tickets before it's all over! As usual we have a showing on Friday at 6:30 and Saturday at 1:30 and 6:30. Tickets are $15 when you arrive, $12 if you dine with us. Call 970-586-6151 for reservations.

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

8/3/2011

2011-08-03T07:45:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I can't believe that as I sit down to write this blog, the calendar is telling me that it is already August. It feels like it was just last week that I was arriving and we were preparing to open. But I've had a wonderful summer here so far and it's only going to get better. And something else that is only getting better is the food, and today we have a delicious line-up for you. We are having Red Chili and Broccoli and Cheese for our soups and All Bran and Lemon Blueberry Muffins. And as a special treat, if you get here early enough, you can give us your input on our newest muffins we are trying today, Cherry Almond. So come in and give us the thumbs up or the thumbs down and we will know whether we should make these again or not.

Tonight is our first Summer Enchanted Evening of the month it's going to be a fun one. George Peck, who has been a resident of Estes Park for more than 80 years, is going to be here tonight and share his stories and pictures. So join us tonight at 7:00 pm in The Baldpate Library for the fun trip down memory lane.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-08-02T08:37:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!
The fire is burning, the birds are chirping, and the coffee is brewing What a perfect morning! It is always so calm and serene in the mornings it puts me in such a peaceful and relaxed mood. However, like my daddy always says, "There is a calm before a storm." Not saying there will be a storm, but we do get extremely busy during lunch and dinner hours so it is nice to relax and prepare for a busy day. Since it is our busy peak, it is always recommended to call and make a reservation.

It always best to make a reservation when Beef Stew and Cream of Mushroom are on the menu. And to go along with those yummy soups, Blueberry Muffins and Green Onion Cream Cheese Muffins are on the menu as well. Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are served daily so make sure you try our delicious homemade breads. A soup and salad buffet is a perfect option for those who are health conscious or just those who enjoy a healthy and fresh meal. So call and make a reservation at 970-586-5397 because I would love to make you one!

Some exciting events going on here at the Baldpate Inn include Summer Enchanted Evenings with George Peck. Mr. Peck moved with his parents to Estes Park in the early 1930's and he has some stories and pictures to show and tell! Travel back in time 80 years ago with us as George Peck takes us back to what Estes Park was like when dances at the Riverside were 10 cents and self-service gasoline was unheard of! This will be an enchanted evening for sure! Program starts at 7:00 P.M. in the Baldpate library tomorrow.

This weekend there will be three more performances of Arsenic and Old Lace! (I told you there were exciting events going on). Join us on August 5th at 6:30 and on August 6th at 1:30 and 6:30 on our outdoor theatre. These our are last performances of the season so you don't want to miss out! Dine with us on the same day of the performance and your ticket will be at a discounted price of $12 instead of the standard price of $15.

The last exciting event that I want to mention in this blog is our upcoming school pride weekend. Our College Daze event starts this Friday! Our interns here at the Baldpate, especially me, have tons of school pride and we wanted to get everyone involved in showing it! From August 5th-7th celebrate our diverse staff by wearing your College gear and share your stories with us! Answer a few questions about our staff and our respective universities and we will enter you in a drawing for a Key Gift Certificate!

Fun times ahead here at the Baldpate and it will only be enjoyable if you were part of it with us. Make some great memories at the Baldpate, we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

August Already!

2011-08-01T08:57:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

I can't believe it is already August! Where has the summer gone! Some of our wonderful staff members will be leaving us soon to get back to school and everyone will be sad to see them depart. After a summer of hard work and fun together it will be difficult to forget these people and the memories we share together. We never say Goodbye at the Baldpate though, only "see you later".

Today's Soups: White Chili and Tomato Rice

Today's Muffins: Cranberry Nut and Little Italy

Our Summer Enchanted Evening Series continues with the long anticipated George Peck photos. As usual, in the library on Wednesday evening at 7 PM. Join us for dinner before, reservations are always recommended. Call 970-586-6151.

Welcome to the College Daze!! Celebrate our diverse staff by sharing your stories with us while you re-live those old college memmories, Answer our Pop Quiz about our staff and their respective universities and we will enter you in a drawing for a Baldpate Gift Certificate! Join us this weekend for our College Daze fun!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

2011-07-31T08:48:00.000-06:00

SUNDAY is FUNDAY!

Good morning world! It's another sunny morning at the Baldpate Inn. I think every morning I have the opening shift the sun is already out to greet me. Even though we get the occasional thunder showers in Estes, everyday the sun is shining at one part of the day! So rain or shine come enjoy a wonderful meal at the Baldpate.

Today's soups are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Corn Chowder. Muffins include our Lemon Ginger Muffins and Apple Raisin Spice Muffins! Cornbread and our Honey Wheat Loaf Bread are on our menu as always so enjoy a piece or two or five! Make sure you save room for homemade pie! We have so many different pies to chose from you might just have to get them all! It is always recommended to make reservations so please feel free to call 970-586-5397 to set one up!

If you missed out on Arsenic and Old Lace this weekend don't fret! We have some more performances coming up August 5th and August 6th. Those dates are our last performances so make sure you come out and enjoy a great play! Tickets are $15 but if you dine with us the same day they are at a discounted price of $12. You can call and reserve your tickets early!

The end of July is here which means some of our interns will start to go back to school. It's crazy that it's almost beginning to be that time because it feels like it was just yesterday we just opened! Because we are mostly college interns we wanted a way to show our school pride, so from August 5th-7th celebrate our diverse staff by wearing your college gear. Share your stories as we share ours of the glory days in college! Answer a few questions about our staff and their respective university and we will enter you in a drawing for a Key Gift Certificate! I will be wearing my Crimson and Grey as I show off my Cougar Pride! Go COUGS!

Sundays are always great because it is a fresh start to the week. So come start your week off right by coming to the Baldpate, we would love to serve you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/30/2011

2011-07-30T08:37:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. It's finally the weekend and it is a beautiful day. And for this beautiful Saturday, we have a great meal planned for you. For our soups, we are having Beef Stew and Pumpkin Curry along with our Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins and Zucchini Dill Muffins. We'll be serving our wonderful Wheat Bread and Cornbread as well. And don't forget to save room for dessert. Lois makes the best homemade pies you will ever have.

Last night was the opening night of "Arsenic and Old Lace" and it was a smashing success. The house was packed, everyone was laughing hysterically, and everyone walked away talking about how much they loved it. And the good news is we still have tickets left for today's performances. So make sure you don't miss out on this great production.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

It's Friday!

2011-07-29T08:30:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

Today is off to a great start with the sun shining and the hummingbirds buzzing around. Today should be a fabulous day!

Our menu today includes my favorite soup, Red Chili along with Broccoli Cheese. Muffins include the Chocolate Mystery Muffin ( can you guess the mystery ingredient?) along with an Onion Garlic Muffin! Our famous Cornbread as well as our delicious Honey Wheat Bread are always on our menu so don't worry! Reservations are always recommended so if you would like to make one please feel free to call us at 970-586-6151 or online on our website!

Tonight at 6:30 is our first showing of Arsenic and Old Lace. The theatre group ENCORE! ENCORE! has been rehearsing and practicing real hard to make this a great play. This is a play you don't want to miss! If you can't make it out tonight however there are two more showings at 1:30 tomorrow as well as 6:30. Tickets are $15 but if you dine with us the same day tickets are at a discounted price of $12! So come out and enjoy a great time with us! It is an outdoor theatre so come dress prepared for whatever Estes Park weather has in mind!

Enjoy your Friday with us, we would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/28/2011

2011-07-28T07:58:00.000-06:00

Happy Thursday world. I can already tell that it's going to be a great day. The sun is up, the hummingbirds are fighting each other to get the best spot at the feeder, and we are having my favorite soups today; Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Vegetable Cheese. Along with those amazing soups, we are having Zucchini Nut Muffins and Mandarin Orange Muffins. And as always, we are serving our Honey Cream Cheese Wheat Bread and Cornbread. How could you not love that menu!

We would like to thank everyone who came to our Summer Enchanted Evening last night. We set the record for attendance and we all had a lot of fun learning about the lawn lake flood... and eating the delicious cookies. So if you want delicious cookies, make sure you come to our next program and enjoy some.

And finally, don't forget to reserve your tickets for our opening night of "Arsenic and Old Lace" ... or any other night or afternoon. I've been watching the rehearsals and the show is going to be a hoot. You are sure to love it. Don't miss this great show in a beautiful location.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

7/27/2011

2011-07-27T08:23:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. It's going to be another beautiful day in Estes and up here at The Baldpate. Today, we are having White Chili and Tomato Rice Soup. Our muffins we are featuring our All Bran and Triple Cheese Muffins. And as always, we will be having our Honey Cream Cheese Wheat Bread and Cornbread.

Tonight, we will be having our last Summer Enchanted Evening of the month. The subject tonight will be the great Lawn Lake Flood. Alicia Mittelman, Curator of Education and Collections at the Estes Park Museum will discuss the event and its aftermath using photographs from the Museum’s permanent collection. Mittelman has worked for the Estes Park Museum for two years and has a Master of Arts in Teaching in Museums from the George Washington University.

And last but not least, our play "Arsenic and Old Lace" will be starting this Friday. Tickets are going fast and you don't want to miss this play. So call us today at 970-586-6151 and reserve your tickets. And while you are at it, make plans to dine with us on the afternoon or the night of the performance your attending and we'll take $3 off the price of your ticket.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

7/26/11

2011-07-26T08:23:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

I hope everyone had a magical Christmas in July! We had a great holiday at the Baldpate and are looking forward to our next event, Summer Enchanted Evenings. This Wednesday we will be featuring Alicia Mittelman who will be speaking about the historical Lawn Lake Flood. This is a very interesting part of local history and should be a great listen! Join us at 7PM in the library for this enchanting event!

Today's soups are the hearty Beef Stew and the ever delightful Pumpkin Curry. To try and coax the sun out we are serving Tropical Breeze and Golden Sunshine.

Dress rehearsals are here! We are enjoying listening to the ENCORE!ENCORE! cast practice for the upcoming play Arsenic and Old Lace. Tickets are $15 to our charming outdoor theatre, $12 if you dine with us that day. Call 970-586-6151 to reserve you tickets today! First showing starts this weekend, July 29th at 6:30 and July 30th at 1:30 and 6:30. If you can't make that one, join us August 5th and 6th for our second round of showings! We can't wait to see you there!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Christmas in July!

2011-07-25T08:06:00.000-06:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

We love Christmas so much we are celebrating it twice this year! So come up to the Baldpate to enjoy Christmas carols, festive decorations, and who knows maybe Santa might show up!

Not only is it Christmas to put me in a good mood, but today we are serving my favorite soups and muffins! Today we have our scrumptious Red Chili, which I could probably eat ten bowls of, and our oh so delicious Corn Chowder. Our muffins today include Poppy Seed Muffins and Cranberry Nut Muffins! Santa must have read my mind on today's menus! Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on our buffet so don't fret! Come on up and enjoy a fulfilling and delicious Christmas meal at the Baldpate!

Start your Christmas present shopping early for the real Christmas date in December by giving items in our gift shop. We have some real special gifts such as ornaments, key chains, hand thrown mugs, and books that make great gifts!

Whether you have been naughty or nice come celebrate Christmas in July here at the Baldpate Inn with us! We would love to serve you. 970-586-6151
Peace and Joy,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Snowball Special!

2011-07-24T08:41:00.000-06:00

Merry Christmas in July Eve!

We are having fun this holiday season with our many exciting Christmas time specials. Enjoy our Holiday Hot Buttered Rum or Peppermint Schnapps Hot Chocolate. Don't forget to ask about the SNOWBALL SPECIAL!!! Baldpate mugs and books make great gifts, give your friend a thoughtful hand-thrown stoneware mug that will last them years!

Today's Soups: Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Broccoli Cheese

Today's Muffins: Lemon Ginger and Oatmeal Blueberry

We are excited to welcome the guests of the Rocky Ridge Music Center to the Baldpate Inn. We have greatly enjoyed their performances this year and can't wait to mingle with their talented musicians!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
The Baldpate Inn
Front Desk Associate

Holiday Season!

2011-07-23T09:00:00.000-06:00

Good Morning and Happy Holidays!

Today is the first day of our favorite summer holiday, Christmas in July! Come jolly and sing some holiday tunes with us! We love to spread the Christmas cheer! Ask about our snowball special from your server and see what wonderful surprise may come! The decorations are up and Christmas music is playing so come start the holiday season the right way at the Baldpate!

Today's Soups are White Chili and Potato Leek

Today's Muffins are Zucchini Nut and Triple Cheese

Have a very merry Christmas in July!

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/22/2011

2011-07-22T07:44:00.000-06:00

Thank God it's Friday! I hope you all are ready for the weekend. It's shaping up to be a beautiful one. But before the weekend gets here, today's lunch and dinner will get here. So give us a call for a reservation and enjoy our delicious Red Chili and Cream of Mushroom (that's right, it's still on the menu!). You will also enjoy our All Bran and Little Italy Muffins and as always, our amazing Corn Bread and Honey Cream Cheese bread.

The Baldpate is celebrating Christmas in July this weekend. Come in and see our awesome decorations and enjoy some of our drink and food specials. It's going to be a great time and I hope to see you there. Have a great day!

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

7/21/2011

2011-07-21T07:40:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. We're having another beautiful day here at The Baldpate and I want you to enjoy it with us. We are serving two delicious soups today that you definitely should enjoy with us. They are Beef Stew and Corn Chowder. Our muffins today are Banana Butterscotch and Zucchini Dill. And as always, if we have any vegetarians or vegans our there, we always keep a fresh supply of Garden Vegetable Soup on hand just for you. Just make sure to ask your server.

We would like to send a big THANK YOU to the people of Gillette Land and Livestock for bringing some Yaks last night for our Summer Enchanted Evenings program. People loved them and the babies we so cute. We would also like to thank everyone who came out last night for the program. If you missed last night, be sure you come next week when we talk about the Lawn Lake Flood. I'm sure this one is going to be great.

And last but not least, we would like to dispel the rumor that Cream of Mushroom soup is off the menu. We still serve that soup and want everyone to know it. So watch the blog tomorrow for some special news concerning the soup. Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Peace and Blessings

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

What's all the yaking about?

2011-07-20T08:41:00.000-06:00

Great Morning everybody!

It's always a great day when my favorite soup is on the menu! Today we are serving our Red Chili along with a Pumpkin Curry. To go along with our soups, we have our Apple Raisin Spice and a delicious Peanut Butter muffin. As always our salad bar only has the freshest ingredients that won't leave you disappointed! Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are on the menu as always so don't worry! Reservations are always recommended so feel free to call us at 970-586-5397. We would love to serve you.

Today is Wednesday which means our Summer Enchanted Evenings are tonight! All that yaking around town is about today's program. Former Estes Park resident Jason Gillette and other members of Gillette Farms are transporting three of their Yaks to the Baldpate Inn! These exotic animals will be here to pet and get up close and personal! So bring your camera so you can show your Facebook friends that you petted a Yak! You don't want to miss out on this special event! It starts at 7:00 P.M. as always but come on by early and grab some dinner before!

Another event that I want to mention is Christmas in July! We will be celebrating Christmas in the mountains! July 25th is the date to save and come in your reds and greens. Who knows maybe Santa might even show up at the Baldpate!

We would love to see you at the Baldpate so come stop by and enjoy a great time here. Come see what all the yaking is about!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Soup, Salad, and Yaks!?

2011-07-19T07:43:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

As always it's a wonderful day to be in Estes Park. If it gets too hot down in the valley, come on up the mountain and cool off on our porch with one of Lois' homemade pies! Our soups today are the always hearty Cowboy Buffalo Stew and our gluten free Garden Vegetable. Our muffins today are Zucchini Nut and Green Onion Creme Cheese.

I hope everyone has remembered to clear their Wednesday evening for our Summer Enchanted Evenings series that will take place at 7 PM in the library. This week we have the pleasure of listening to Stephen and Jason Gillette speak about their exotic species of animal called yaks! Gillette Farms will be bringing three members of their growing herd to the Baldpate Inn tomorrow night so be sure to stop by and meet these docile creatures!

As always, admission to our Summer Enchanted Evening series is free. Just show up at 7 PM with open ears and eyes to learn about something out of the ordinary!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/18/2011

2011-07-18T07:49:00.000-06:00

It's just another manic Monday. But if you feel like slowing the day down and having a nice, relaxing meal, then come out to The Baldpate. Today, we are having two of my favorites, White Chili and Tomato Rice with our delicious Blueberry Muffins and Golden Sunshine Muffins. And of course, we'll be having our amazing Honey Cream Cheese Bread and world-famous Corn Bread all day as well.

In case you haven't heard, this week we'll be talking about Yaks! That's right. In this week's installment of our Summer Enchanted Evenings, held every Wednesday at 7:00 pm, we are having members of the Gillette Farms talk about their growing herd of yaks and their uses both as a animal and a provider of wool and healthier cuts of meat. And they are even going to bring a couple from their herd, including two calves! You don't want to miss this fun event and make sure you bring the kids along as well.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Sunday Funday!

2011-07-17T08:21:00.000-06:00

Good Morning all!

Today is off to a great start because for one, I had my cup of coffee so I am awake and alive this morning; two, it's predicted to be about 80 degrees here in Estes Park! It's starting to warm up here so come out and enjoy a sunny Sunday here at the Baldpate.

Today soups are the ever so hearty Beef Stew and a delicious Broccoli Cheese. Our muffins to go along with our soups are Oatmeal Blueberry muffins and Trail Mix muffins as well. As always we have our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread. A group from Germany who ate at our restaurant last night said that our bread was the best bread they have eaten in America! It's probably all that homemade and love that we put into it! So make sure you come out and try our delicious food we have to offer.

We had our last showing of Seven Keys to Baldpate last night and we took it by storm. Literally. It started to rain but after waiting it out a little bit the show still went on. I don't think one person left the theatre without having a big smile and still laughing. Although Seven Keys to Baldpate is over, we still have another play coming up at the end of this month. Arsenic and Old Lace will be showing July 29th and August 5th at 6:30 as well as on Saturdays July 30th and August 6th at 1:30 and 6:30. Same price of $15 but if you dine with us tickets are at a discounted price of $12.

Summer Enchanted Evenings has been the talk of the town! If you missed out on our last programs you do not want to miss out this Wednesday. We are going to be yaking all night. Literally! Stephen and Jason will be bringing their yaks and will be talking about the history of yaks and their multi purposes! Admission is totally free and this event starts at 7:00 P.M. so make sure you come out and enjoy a night of yaking!
I would love to see familiar faces and meet new ones today so come out and enjoy your day here at the Baldpate!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/16/2011

2011-07-16T08:15:00.000-06:00

Good Morning Everyone! I hope everyone is having a great week at the rodeo. It sure has been a blast. Today at The Baldpate, we are serving our delicious Red Chili for the cowboy in you and Pumpkin Curry. Our muffins today are Little Italy and Chocolate Mystery in honor of the last two performances of our mystery play "Seven Keys to Baldpate."

And speaking of our last two performances of our play today, there are still some tickets available. So don't miss out on this fun event that's safe for the whole family. Tickets are only $15 or $12 if you dine with us. If you have any questions or would like to call and make reservations, just call 970-586-6151. Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-07-15T08:01:00.001-06:00

Happy Friday everyone! And it's a cowboy Friday at that - we're all excited for Queens Dance in town tonight - yee haw!

It's been a rainy week here in Estes, but I hope you've all been able to stay above the weather to enjoy everything related to the rodeo. We've certainly had fun at Baldpate, and to celebrate this festive occasion, we'll be dressing in cowboy-related garb for the day!

We have some hearty soups for the occasion today - a delicious Cowboy Buffalo Stew and our tasty Corn Chowder. Our homemade Banana Butterscotch and Zucchini Dill muffins will delight, along with our rich cornbread and honey wheat bread. We'd love to see you stop by for lunch or dinner.

And the rodeo isn't the only special event we have going on at the Baldpate - tonight we will be having a performance of The Seven Keys to Baldpate at 6:30 PM. If you make dinner reservations before or after the play, you'll save three dollars on your play ticket. To receive tickets, feel free to call the front desk and we can hold some tickets for you. Our last performance is tomorrow, so reserve your seats for this outstanding play while you still can!

I hope all of you have a fantastic Friday - it certainly will be fantastic here at the Baldpate!

Hugs and jicima,
Jared

2011-07-14T08:20:00.000-06:00

Good Morning!

I swear there has not been one single morning when I work where it has not been sunny! How awesome is having the sun smiling good morning at you? No smile is brighter than the sun's. So come join us here at the Baldpate and enjoy the view of the sun shining on Estes Park.

Today's menu includes Broccoli Cheese soup along with a White Chili. With our soups we have All Bran muffins and Lemon Ginger muffins as well. Save room for pie because Lois has made Coconut Pie today!!! You don't want to miss out on this fluffy yummy goodness. Reservations are always recommended so call us today 970-586-5397 and we would love to serve you!

Our last showings of Seven Keys to Baldpate are coming up this weekend so make sure you come to the Baldpate and enjoy our outdoor play! Tickets are $15 but if you dine with us it is at a discounted price of $12! Showings are this Friday at 6:30 and on Saturday at 1:30 and 6:30.

Also, Christmas in July is coming up on July 25th so make sure you come out and join a summer Christmas!Who says Christmas is only once a year? Not at the Baldpate!

Exciting things are coming up at the Baldpate and we would love to share all the fun and memories with you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Hello Rodeo Week!

2011-07-13T07:57:00.000-06:00

It looks like another great rodeo week this year! We are having so much fun here at the Baldpate that you don't want to miss out! Join the staff on Friday for our rodeo dress up day! We are all very excited to spice things up a little and put on some jeans and flannel instead of our normal uniform! Today our Soup's are fit for our cowboys and cowgirls that join us today! We are dishing up a hearty Beef Stew and a ever delightful Tomato Rice. Our Muffin's are our classic Oatmeal Blueberry and super delicious Triple Cheese!

Don't forget about Summer Enchanted Evenings tonight! We have the pleasure of welcoming Sybil Barnes today to speak and show photographs from her history of Estes Park. If you have her book, bring it down for signing! Come join us in the library at 7 PM to learn about the fascinating history of Estes Park.

Our play, Seven Keys to Baldpate, will be on its last showing this weekend so come on out to see it before its too late! The ENCORE!ENCORE! presentation of our namesake play is a delight to watch and does not disappoint! On Friday we have a showing at 6:30 PM and on Saturday we have a showing at 1:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Join us for dinner and you tickets get discounted!

As always, looking forward to seeing you at the Baldpate today!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

YEE HA!

2011-07-12T07:45:00.000-06:00

Now I'm from the city but that doesn't mean I don't have a little country in me! It's Rodeo week here in Estes and today's traditional Rooftop Rodeo Parade starts at 10:30 in downtown Estes Park. So enjoy the great morning sunshine downtown for the parade and by the time the parade is over, it's lunch time at the Baldpate!

Today's menu includes a Cream of Mushroom and my favorite, a Red Chili. Muffins today are Mandarin Orange muffins as well as Cranberry Nut muffins. Our world famous Cornbread, which I don't know a single person who has not liked our cornbread, is always on the menu so don't worry folks! And our Honey Wheat Bread is baking freshly in the oven as well. Our full salad bar never disappoints as it has only the freshest toppings and dressings. So come hungry!

Tomorrow is another exciting night at the Baldpate as we host another Summer Enchanted Evening. July 13th's topic is presented by Sybil Barnes who is the author of Images of America-Estes Park Pictorial History. So don't miss out on a night of fun and interesting history. It starts at 7:00 P.M. so maybe get some dinner with us before and come on down to our library!

Speaking of exciting times at the Baldpate, our last showing of Seven Keys to Baldpate, is this weekend so make sure you come out! This is such a funny and great play that won't leave you disappointed! I already went to both showings last weekend and loved it! I met two ladies who read our blogs regularly, Vivian and Marsha, at the play so shout out to them and thanks for always reading! Our plays this weekend start this Friday, July 15th at 6:30 P.M. and on July 16th at 1:30 and 6:30 as well.

This is going to be an exciting week here as it's rodeo week so giddy on up to the Baldpate!

Have a joyful day at the Baldpate.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/11/2011

2011-07-11T07:53:00.001-06:00

Good morning from The Baldpate. It looks like it's going to be another beautiful day here in Estes Park and it's the first official day of the Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo. After exploring downtown Estes and looking around the fairgrounds, you should come to The Baldpate today for our delicious White Chili and Potato Leak soups and our Apple Raisin and Lemon Blueberry muffins. They are truly delicious.

And while you are here, you need to ask about our upcoming plays "Seven Keys to Baldpate" and "Arsenic and Old Lace." It's a great price for a great play and it's safe for the whole family. You can also call 970-586-6151 for more information and to reserve or purchase tickets.

Don't forget about our Summer Enchanted Evenings either. They happen every week at 7:00 pm here at The Baldpate and snacks and drinks are provided. This week, the author of "Images of America-Estes Park Pictorial History" is coming to speak and share pictures and it's going to be a great event.

We hope to see you soon and have a safe and fun week at the rodeo!

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

7/10/2011

2011-07-10T08:09:00.002-06:00

Howdy Folks! Is everybody getting excited for Rodeo Week here in Estes? I know we at The Baldpate are. It is a little chilly here today, but with a nice warm bowl of soup and our cozy atmosphere, what better way is there to warm you inside and out. To accomplish that successfully, today we are having our Beef Stew and Corn Chowder. Our muffins today are Chocolate Mystery and Little Italy. And for our vegetarian guests, we always have Garden Vegetable Soup for your enjoyment. Just ask your server.

We had a great run this weekend for our play "Seven Keys to Baldpate." All three performances were a hit and audiences loved it. So don't wait until it's too late to get your tickets for this weekend. This will be you last chance to see the play this year in our beautiful outdoor setting. If you have any questions or want to make reservations, feel free to call us at 970-586-6151. Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-07-09T08:14:00.000-06:00

I will admit it was a little rough getting up this morning for work but seeing the sun shining over the valley and the breeze waving through the branches of the Aspen trees woke me right up! The scenery still takes my breath away!

The phones are constantly ringing and we are busy busy busy! And we should be, after all we have the best food and service in Estes Park!! Speaking of great food, today's soups include Broccoli Cheese and Cowboy Buffalo Stew. Our muffins today are Golden Sunshine muffins and Onion Garlic muffins as well. So come hungry!

If you missed our opening show last night then you missed out! ENCORE! ENCORE! did a fabulous job last night putting on the play Seven Keys to Baldpate on our outdoor theatre. We have two showings today so there is no excuse not to come! We have a 1:30 showing and another at 6:30.So come out and have a good time! It does get a little cold in the evenings so dress accordingly! Hope to see you here!

Another sunny day here at the Baldpate and we would love to enjoy our day with you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Break a leg!

2011-07-08T08:15:00.000-06:00

What a great morning here at the Baldpate. Although I miserably failed at making the fire this morning, the sun seems to be peeking out and is lighting up through our windows. Today is going to be an exciting day here at the Baldpate and let me tell you why!

First off, today's soups are, my favorite, Red Chili and Pumpkin Curry along with my favorite muffin Zucchini Nut and a Green Onion Cream Cheese Muffin! Our Cornbread and Honey wheat bread are freshly baking in the oven and we're making lots so no need to fight for it in the buffet line! All this talk about food is making me hungry!

Not only do we have an excellent menu planned but our opening show for The Seven Keys to Baldpate is today! ENCORE! ENCORE! play group is putting on a play right on our outdoor theatre tonight at 6:30 p.m. and we would love for you to join us! Tickets are $15 however if you dine with us today you can get your ticket at a discounted price of $12! Bring a jacket 'cause it does get a little chilly at night! Tomorrow, our showing times are at 1:30 and 6:30 so if you can't make it to tonight's play I better see you at tomorrow's show!

Lastly, it's Friday. What can be more exciting than that? Today is a start of a great weekend so I hope everyone has a super duper weekend and hopefully I'll see you here at the Baldpate!

I just want to thank all the readers out there! You are all awesome and thank you for reading our blogs! You are all keys to us! =)

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

We love our hummingbirds!

2011-07-07T08:29:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

I hope everyone enjoyed our guest speaker, Scott Rashid, last night! He gave a wonderful and educational presentation on our lovely hummingbirds. The sound of the play rehearsal in the background was definitely entertaining and gave us a nice teaser for what is to come this weekend! Our namesake play, Seven Keys to Baldpate, is going to be opening this Friday so get your tickets soon! After overhearing the practice last night I can't wait to watch it!

Today's Soups: Garden Vegetable and Beef Stew

Today's Muffins: Oatmeal Blueberry and Trail Mix

As always, we look forward to seeing you soon at the Baldpate!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

7/6/2011

2011-07-06T07:52:00.000-06:00

As the sun rises steadily over the tree tops and the hummingbirds gather cheerfully around the feeders, you know it's going to be another beautiful day here at The Baldpate Inn. We hope that you will join us today as the food is going to be amazing as well. Today, we are featuring our Potato Leek Soup and our White Chili as well as our Banana Butterscotch and Tropical Breeze muffins.

Also, don't forget about our Summer Enchanted Evenings that happen at The Baldpate every Wednesday night at 7:00pm. Tonight's topic is Hummingbirds, whichis everyone's favorite. The speaker is Scott Rashid, a bird expert, will be here talking about the little guys and if you're lucky, you might even get to hold one in your hands. The event will take place on the front porch tonight and there will be snacks to accompany the talk.

And while I'm at it, our plays start this Friday night with the performance of "The 7 Keys to Baldpate." The performance starts at 6:30pm and the tickets are $15 or $12 if you eat dinner either before or after. Call 970-586-6151 for more information and to get your tickets and dinner reservations.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-07-05T08:45:00.000-06:00

I hope everyone enjoyed yesterday's holiday! I sure did! It was great watching the fireworks with the staff and guests! It's funny looking down to see the fireworks because we are so high up! It was beautiful nonetheless. My favorite was the red fireworks because it reminded me of my school colors! Go Cougs!

Today looks to be another great day. Today's soups are Cowboy Buffalo Stew and Cream of Mushroom. Our muffins include our Golden Sunshine Muffin along with a Zucchini Dill Muffin. Don't forget the Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on the menu. Our buffet has only the freshest ingredients and all our soups, muffins, and breads are all homemade! We take pride in what we serve and I hope you enjoy it just as much as we do!

This Friday is our first showing of our outdoor play! Seven Keys to Baldpate will be showing on Fridays at 6:30 P.M. July 8th and the 15th and Saturdays at 1:30 and 6:30 on July 9th and July 16th. So call and reserve your tickets! This is such a fun play that everyone should attend! Our second play Arsenic and Old Lace will be playing later this month on July 29th and August 5th at 6:30 and on Saturdays July 30th and August 6th at 1:30 and 6:30. Watching a play outdoors in the Rocky Mountains is something nobody should miss out on! Tickets are $15 however if you dine with us the same day, your ticket is at a discounted price of $12! What's better than dinner and a show!
Our next Summer Enchanted Evening series has been getting alot of buzz! Literally! Tomorrow's night's topic is none other than Hummingbirds! If you have been at the Baldpate before you know that you are not our only guests, but our Hummingbirds come on a regular basis. Alot of people request to sit on the sun porch just to look at the hummers! Well, tomorrow night should be lots of fun learning about these fast and energetic birds! Scott Rashid will be talking about our little Baldpate mascot and you don't want to miss out! It starts art 7:00 P.M. so come early and have dinner with us before and watch the hummers and learn about them after! So come fly down to the Baldpate and buzz around!

July is starting to keep us busy and on our toes! So call and make a reservation! 970-586-5397. We would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Happy Birthday America!

2011-07-04T09:03:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

Today's soups: American Red Chili and Corn Chowder and muffins include a Cranberry Nut Muffin and Blueberry Muffins. Our famous Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always are on the menu so leave room on your plate for those!
Today, in honor of America's independence, the staff is wearing red, white, and blue! Which is an exciting change from our polo and khakis! A fun fact for the day, the colors on the flag symbolizes certain things. The white signifies purity, red for hardiness and valour, and the blue signifies perseverance and justice. Everyday the men and women who serve this country represent these colors of America by their hard work and sacrifice.

Though out the years the Baldpate Inn has had the privilege of staffing some great soldiers! We just wanted to have a shout out to our veterans! Chad, Jen, Mike, Pete, "Alabama", Jennifer, and Rainey and Micheal your sacrifice and bravery is more than appreciated and we are proud that you not only served our country but the Baldpate as well! I don't know which is more brave, serving our country or the Baldpate! =) Thank you!

The sun is shining for America's birthday party! So come join us for some great food and company! Our soup and salad buffet is perfect for your hungry appetite. And don't forget to save room for pie!! What is more patriotic than a warm slice of homemade apple pie?! And speaking of pie, all our veterans get free ala mode! Come celebrate America's freedom with us! We are free because of the brave!

It's a great day to be at the Baldpate! God Bless America!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

7/3/2011

2011-07-03T07:49:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone. I hope you are enjoying your long holiday weekend. It's another beautiful day and the perfect weather for it. The view from our sunporch is spectacular this morning. So come to The Baldpate today and enjoy the view as well as the Beef Stew and the Tomato Rice Soup and the Apricot Almond and Little Italy muffins. It's going to be a great day for a meal here.

Also, our outdoor theater play "The Seven Keys to Baldpate" starts this Friday, July 8th. Don't forget to get you tickets to that before they all sell out. It's going to be a great show.

I hope you have a great 4th of July weekend and holiday and hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
Front Desk

Encore!Encore!

2011-07-02T09:17:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

Our last international student has finally arrived after a long trip from Romania! We are very excited to have such a diverse group at the Baldpate this year from so many states and so many countries!

Soups of the Day: White Chili and Pumpkin Curry

Muffins of the Day: Green Onion Creme Cheese and Buttermilk Bran

If you enjoy outdoor theatre then come join us next weekend for our first showing of our namesake play Seven Keys to Baldpate. Its the perfect combination of comedy, mystery, and romance that will enchant any age! Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Friday we will have a showing at 6:30 and Saturday we will have a matinee at 1:30 and a later showing at 6:30. With rave reviews there is no doubt everyone will have a great time! Call for tickets next week or show up at the door! We hope to see you there!

Warmly,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

It's Friday, Friday!

2011-07-01T08:16:00.000-06:00

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you are all excited for your long, holiday weekend. It looks like we are going to have some beautiful weather this weekend as well. If you were planning on coming to The Baldpate today, you should know that our soups are Red Chili and Broccoli and Cheese and our muffins are Zucchini Nut and Onion Garlic. And as always, we have our delicious, homemade Cornbread and Honey Cream Cheese Bread.

Don't forget that the best view in all of Estes for the fireworks is from the front porch of The Baldpate. We still have some room for reservations so call 970-586-KEYS and get your reservation today. And while you're at it, ask about our outdoor plays starting next weekend.

Drop in sometime and say hello and I hope you all have a wonderful Fourth of July.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

2011-06-30T08:17:00.000-06:00

Good Morning All!

Today's soups include our Cowboy Buffalo Stew and our Garden Vegetable Soup. Our muffins today are a Poppy seed Muffin as well as a Zucchini Dill Muffin.

Here at the Baldpate we try our very best to accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies to our customers. Our Garden Vegetable Soup is our vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free soup. We always have this soup on hand for those who request it. And for our diabetic customers our Blueberry Pie is made from Splenda so our diabetics can enjoy some pie! Although we cannot please everybody, we will try very hard to accommodate to our guests needs! After all, you all are a key part in making the Baldpate so wonderful.

Speaking of wonderful, John Meissner spoke about the history of the Baldpate Inn last night and we would like to thank him for his insight and findings! He loves what he does and it shows! If you missed out on the past Summer Enchanted Series, don't worry there will be another one next Wednesday! So make sure you attend!

Make sure you come stop by today we would love to serve you!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

Wacky Wednesday!

2011-06-29T08:20:00.000-06:00

It's always so hard blogging while the kitchen isn't too far away! Even if I eat breakfast I still get hungry from the great smells that work it's way up to the desk!

The smells coming up to the desk that I'm smelling are the yummy ingredients that make up our hearty White Chili and a savory Pumpkin Curry. The perfect combination of lemon and ginger are fused together to create our Lemon Ginger Muffin and a Golden Sunshine muffin to make your day brighter. Cornbread and Honey Wheat Bread are always on the menu and don't forget to save room for pie! My favorite is the Pecan!

Tonight we will be holding our second Summer Enchanted Evening series of the summer! I'm especially excited about tonight's topic because it's about the history of the Baldpate Inn! Join us in our library as John Meissner talks about the history of this 94 year old inn! It starts at 7:00 P.M. tonight so come with open ears! Free admission for everyone and did I mention there will be cookies?
There's no place like the Baldpate! Come enjoy your day with us!

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn

6/28/2011

2011-06-28T08:10:00.000-06:00

Good morning everyone. I hope you are having a wonderful day. It's going to be another beautiful day here in Estes Park. The sun is out, the hummingbirds are flying around and the view from The Baldpate is as beautiful as ever. Today's soups are Beef Stew and Broccoli and Cheese and the muffins for today are going to be All Bran and Banana Butterscotch.

And don't forget that the Fourth of July is next Monday, and the best view in all of Estes Park for the fireworks is from our front porch. So come on out to The Baldpate and enjoy a nice dinner and show.

Have a great day and I hope to see you soon.

Jared Whertvine
The Baldpate Inn

Hummingbirds vs. Woodpecker!

2011-06-27T08:42:00.000-06:00

Morning All!

If your not already in a good mood this morning, the hummingbirds on the porch will make you happy. There is a war on The Baldpate porch right now between a pesky Woodpecker and our delightful Hummingbirds! It is definitely an unusually funny sight to see a big old Woodpecker trying to get a drink of sugar water while the Hummingbirds swarm it!

Today's Soups: Red Chili and Potato Leek

Today's Muffins: Little Italy and Oatmeal Blueberry

I hope everyone is getting excited for Encore!Encore!'s presentation of our namesake play, Seven Keys to Baldpate! And don't forget our newest play this year, Arsenic and Old Lace. If you enjoy outdoor theatre you will definitely get a kick out of this! Our first showing is coming up on July 8th so make sure to call and get more information at 970-586-5397!

Warm Regards,

Andrea Diedesch
Front Desk Associate

Sunday is fun day!

2011-06-26T08:29:00.000-06:00

Our aspen trees are saying hello by waving their branches and the sun is smiling down at us this morning. It's yet another gorgeous day here in Estes Park and I know I always talk about the view, but the view 9,000 ft up is amazing here at the Baldpate Inn. This view is a perfect setting for some lunch today!

Today's soups include our famous Cowboy Buffalo Stew and a delicious Corn Chowder. Muffins today are the ever so delightful Lemon Blueberry and the flavorful Green Onion Cream Cheese. Our full salad bar won't let you down when you see fresh salad toppings and dressings. As always we have our Cornbread and our Honey Wheat homemade and fresh everyday. It's a good thing we are a buffet because one plate isn't enough!

Just a update on some events that are going on here at the Baldpate, our outdoor theatre plays are coming up soon! We have our namesake play "Seven Keys to Baldpate" starting Fridays, July 8th and the 15th at 6:30 P.M. and on Saturdays July 9th and the 16th at 1:30 and at 6:30. Our second play "Arsenic and Old Lace" will be opening later in July on the 29th and 30th as well as in August on the 5th and 6th. Tickets are $15 but if you dine with us your ticket will be a discounted price of $12! Dinner and a show!

Are you a book worm? Are you a theatre lover? Or a film fanatic? All three? Well, our 2011 Seven Keys Extravaganza Package is just for you. This package includes your own copy of what started this whole inn, The Seven Keys to Baldpate, a ticket to the play live on our stage, and lastly, dinner with movie and discussion at The Baldpate Inn. These packages are available July 8, 9,15, and 16 so make sure call or go online at our website for more information!

Lastly, we are closed for dinner due to an event but we are open for lunch! If you call and make a reservation last seating is at 5:30 p.m. So make sure you call in! 970-586-5397

Enjoy your day here at the Baldpate Inn. We would love to serve you.

Peace and Blessings,

Hannah Kim
Front Desk Associate
The Baldpate Inn