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onsitereview M AY 2 0 13 Opposite page: The Ranch at Emerald Valley is part of The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience. Left: To relax, tell clients to indulge at The Broadmoor’s indoor pool. bar while taking in stunning mountain and lake views. Although, to truly appreciate the surroundings, we recommend soaking in one of the lakeside hot tubs. So you know the luxury is going to surpass even your most well-heeled clients’ expectations, but where’s the adventure? Well, as one staff member of The Broadmoor team puts it, “It isn’t Disneyland up there; there’s wildlife, canoeing, hiking.” In fact, activities abound at The Ranch, and The Broadmoor has taken great advantage of its own backyard to offer them up in spades, because as Dorsey says, “Colorado has so much for the outdoor enthusiast.” On this mountainous playground, your clients will be able to go on guided horseback rides, take daily guided hikes along scenic trails, go mountain biking, go ﬂy ﬁshing on pristine mountain lakes, canoeing, even take up archery, volleyball, or, for the more sedate, a game of croquet. Those are the activities available as part of the all-inclusive pricing, but for an additional cost, clients can go on jeep tours, river rafting, ﬂy ﬁshing with an instructor, or take a hot air balloon ride. “A stay at The Ranch will be invigorating, full of activity and mentally relaxing,” says Dorsey. “It’s ideal for the upper-income, life-motivated person who enjoys being challenged in life and in the activities they pursue.” The Ranch, by the way, is deeply ingrained in The Broadmoor’s history, as it was bought by The Broadmoor’s original owner, Spencer Penrose, a gold and copper magnate, back in 1923, who turned it into his own personal getaway. It’s no surprise, then, that guests of The Ranch have unparalleled access to the amenities of The Broadmoor. With a simple phone call, ranch guests can be whisked down the mountain for golf, tennis, spa, swimming and shopping. “The Ranch at Emerald Valley is not meant to replace a stay at The Broadmoor, but to be an addition to a stay at The Broadmoor, something no other hotel can or has to offer,” says Dorsey. “To truly enjoy what The Ranch has to offer and receive the beneﬁts thereof, a 4- to 7-night minimum stay is best. Follow- ing a stay at The Ranch, would be two or three nights at The Broadmoor, which includes dining at some of the world’s ﬁnest establishments.” the broadmoor It might be one of the country’s most historic resorts, but there are lots of new things going on in this very upmarket establishment, which encompasses 3,000 acres and is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For starters, the resort opened up Play at The Broadmoor, where guests can hang out late night to bowl or munch on unique snacks (think roasted jalapeño corndog), and reopened The Golden Bee, opening it up to twice the size of its original layout. It’s a lively watering hole that’s reminiscent of a 19th century London pub and it’s the perfect place to top off the night with a ragtime piano sing-along (a deﬁnite don’t miss, especially if guests want to sip on a beer ﬂoat or eat traditional English pub fare; a must are the desserts!). It also has a rooftop beer garden serving up international brew. cloud camp Adding to what’s being called The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience will be Cloud Camp, with 11 cabins and resting at the top of Cheyenne Mountain, 10 miles west of The Broadmoor, and set to open June 2014. “It will offer endless views to include Pikes Peak, the Pike National Forest, the entire city of Colorado Springs, breathtaking sunrises to the east, and sunsets west into the mountains. Guests can ride up to Cloud Camp on the back of a mule or jeep, or even hike to the top of the mountain,” points out Connie Dorsey, general manager at The Ranch. july 2013 55 54-56 NA Broadmoor.indd 55 6/19/13 1:58 PM

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend July 2013

Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Eleven Experience
Tour Talk: DuVine Cycling + Adventure
Expedition Cruising: Explore the Unexplored
Eleven Experience's Chalet Pelerin
Brazil Travel Planner
Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa
Guatemala Travel Planner
Latin America Specialist Courses
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
5 Ways to Adventure in North America
Swain Tours Shines in the Land Down Under
Seeing African Wonders Through a Viewfinder
Trinidad & Tobago
Soaring to New Heights in Saint Lucia

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