The Broadmoor, the Five-Star, Five-Diamond resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, opens Cloud Camp, a wilderness retreat on Colorado�s Cheyenne Mountain on August 15, 2014.
Sitting 3,000 feet above The Broadmoor, at an elevation of 9,200 feet, Cloud Camp is on the historic 1924 site of Broadmoor founder Spencer Penrose�s original Cheyenne Lodge, and overlooks Pikes Peak to the north and the Colorado Rockies to the west.
Guests are welcomed by a gracious 8,000 square foot Main Lodge designed to capture the feel of the historic timber and stone lodges found in some of the great national parks of the U.S., with hand-hewn beans, two stone fireplaces, and art depicting the great American West. The great room inspires relaxed gatherings with Adirondack chairs rockers, and a dining table for 28, while the cozy library welcomes guests with books and board games. An expansive wrap-around deck offers magnificent views.
Sleeping 56 guests in total, guestrooms feature hickory wood flooring and hickory paneled wood walls. Custom designed beds are outfitted with sumptuous feather beds and beautiful throws, while leather chairs and custom area rugs further define the western feel of the property.
The Main Lodge offers seven guest rooms, including a romantic honeymoon suite perched on a rock outcropping, which features a copper soaking tub, fireplace, and private patio. A short walk from the Main Lodge are 11 one and two bedroom cabins, each with private porches and views of Pike National Forest and Colorado�s Front Range.
Unique to Cloud Camp is the Fire Tower Suite, a spectacular suite accessed by way of 145 steps, perched atop a historic Colorado fire tower, which features stunning 360-degree views.
The culinary program at Cloud Camp is inspired by the Rabbit Club, an eating and drinking club for Philadelphia bluebloods that Spencer Penrose brought to Colorado Springs in 1914. The cuisine of Cloud Camp is inspired by the life and times of Penrose during this Golden Age of the 1920s with reimagined interpretations of the classics of the time period, such as Beef Wellington, Duck a l'Orange, Filets de Sole Newburg, and Apple Tarte Tatin. The celebration of this era is carried through to the beverage program, featuring Cloud Camp�s signature drink the Spiced Rum Punch, cocktail hour, where Caviar & Blinis are served, and after dinner, with Hot Toddies enjoyed around the fireplace, all preserving Penrose�s vision that gourmet meals should be shared.
Says Tina Harlow, General Manager of Cloud Camp, �From its spectacular locale atop Cheyenne Mountain, to its inspiring culinary program, Cloud Camp is a truly unique experience for our guests. Introducing the property to our growing Wilderness Experience portfolio, which also includes The Ranch at Emerald Valley, The Broadmoor�s Fishing School, and The Broadmoor�s Fishing Camp, continues to define our commitment to offering exceptional, and varied, guest experiences.
During their stay, guests hike in the Pike National Forest, enjoy birding, photo safaris, and rock art, as well as assist Chef each evening with the preparation of the Social Hour hors d'oeuvres.
To arrive at Cloud Camp, guests check-in at The Broadmoor and have the option of being transported to Cloud Camp in a four-wheel vehicle, on the back of a mule, or by way of a guided three-hour hike. Luggage is transported separately.
Rates begin at $600 per night, based on double occupancy, and are all-inclusive. To make a reservation at Cloud Camp, please visit
www.broadmoor.com/cloudcamp or call
888-976-3090.
Photo Credit: The Gazette / Mark Reis
The BROADMOOR is the longest consecutive winner of the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond awards for excellence. Situated at the gateway to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, the resort encompasses 3,000 acres, 779 rooms and suites and includes three championship golf courses, a Forbes Five Star spa and fitness center, nationally recognized tennis staff and program, 26 retail boutiques and 19 restaurants, cafes and lounges including Colorado�s only Forbes Five Star restaurant, Penrose Room. The new �BROADMOOR Wilderness Experience� encompasses The Broadmoor�s Ranch at Emerald Valley, Cloud Camp and The BROADMOOR Fishing Camp (opening in 2015). Colorado Springs is serviced with non-stop flights from 11 US cities via Alaska Airlines, Allegiant, American, Delta and United. With connections to worldwide destinations, Denver International Airport hosts more than 1,600 national and international flights daily.
The BROADMOOR is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on The BROADMOOR please call 800.755.5088 or visit www.broadmoor.com.
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