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Romantic Outings: Let your love take you someplace new - Romantic Outings |
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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Thursday, 08 February 2007 |
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WHERE TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL
OUTDOORS AND RUSTIC:
The yurts at Never Summer Nordic, Inc., offer roughing it camping, but with a wood stove and an outhouse — what more do you need? Yurts are circular, tent-like canvas and wood structures built high on a wood deck.
There are seven of these backcountry shelters in the Never Summer system, each a different ski- or snowshoe-in distance from the trailhead in the Colorado State Forest State Park near Cameron Pass and two miles west of Gould. Drive time from Fort Collins is about two hours.
Winter rates for yurts in the Never Summer system are $110 per night for Friday-Sunday, $90 per night on weekdays. For reservations, call 970.723.4070,
www.neversummernordic.com.
NEXT picks:
Here’s a few more cabin options that aren’t completely in the middle of nowhere:
• Dripping Springs Inn Bed and Breakfast and Vacation Cabins in Estes Park, $99-$165, www.drippingsprings.com, 586.3406
• Swiftcurrent Lodge in Estes Park, $60-$100, http://swiftcurrentlodge.com, 586.3720
• Valhalla Resort in Estes Park, $73-$162, www.valhallaresort.com, 586.3284
Other ways to retreat
If roughing it in the wilderness is not your thing, there’s plenty of other romantic retreats. From a relaxing refuge right in town or star treatment to the hilt, northern Colorado has plenty of opportunities:
In town:
Need a break, but don’t want to mess with the drive? Local bed and breakfasts will make you feel like you are on an amazing vacation and forget you are still in town.
Greg Belcher, owner of The Edwards House Bed & Breakfast, 402 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins, said he has local guests stay repeatedly for various special occasions.
“It keeps that spark and romance in their lives and refreshes them,” he said. “It’s a nice divergence when you take time away to enjoy each other and not worry who’s going to shovel the walks.”
The Edwards House is a restored historic Victorian house near Old Town. Each of the eight rooms is charming and inviting, with prices ranging from $140-$160 per night. Every night wine and cheese is served in the parlor room. Complementary champagne, chocolate and roses are available for special occasions. Plus, you might even meet the famous mascot, Tater Tot, a Norfolk terrier.
For details, visit www.edwardshouse.com.
NEXT picks:
• Riverforks Inn in Drake, $59-$120, www.riverforksinn.com, 669.6732
• The Porter House Bed & Breakfast Inn in Windsor, $95-$165, www.porterhouseinn.com, 686.5793
• Sod Buster Inn in Greeley, $99-$129, www.thesodbusterinn.com, 392.1221
• Cattail Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast in Loveland, $115-$120, www.cattailcreekinn.com, 667.7600
Pampered Paradise:
Sometimes it’s nice to go all out — to live like royalty — even for just one weekend.
The famous Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave., in Estes Park offers a variety of special romantic packages.
The Valentine’s special is offered the weekend before and after Valentine’s Day and includes a room, dinner for two, a historical tour for two, champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for $325 per night.
Heather Scott, director of guest services at The Stanley Hotel, encourages people to book early.
Other romantic packages that are available year-round offer everything from souvenir champagne flutes to massages for two and range from $300-$700 per night. The Stanley Hotel specializes in special occasions.
“It just breathes romance. Whether it’s because of the historic charm or majestic mountains, the location brings it out in people,” Scott said.
For details, visit www.stanleyhotel.com.
NEXTnc staff reports
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