Three Sisters Hidden Fawn Trail
September 5, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Hidden Fawn Train in 3 Sisters Open Space Park - Evergreen, CO - September 5, 2009.
A great hike today at Three Sisters around the Hidden Fawn Trail. As you can tell, it was a beautiful day! It’s hard to believe it’s September already and the Aspens are starting to turn. It seems way too soon for it to be September. Fortunately, the wonderful weather now is making up for all the rain we had earlier in the summer.
The Hidden Fawn Trail is 1.2 miles and is relatively flat and easy to do for small children. We had our 2 and they did awesome on it! It’s also a great mountain bike ride and we saw a lot of bikers going around it in addition to some other hikers. I think this will be my next warm up mountain bike ride this weekend. Then up and over the sisters for a bit more of a challenge. Then probably across the highway up Evergreen Mountain for a good work out of the day!
Evergreen Parade of Homes House
June 7, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Evergreen Design Center in Evergreen has a beautiful entry in the 2009 Parade of Homes “Luxury Home Tour” this summer. The Design Center is led by Mountain Home and Pangaea Carpets and are located in the old barn on Meadow Drive that used to house The Hardware for many years. They were asked to decorate the home by its builder, Landmark Homes, of Colorado. It’s a beautiful, 7,500-square-foot home located at 650 Golden Willow Rd, in the Upper Bear Creek area.
From Denver Luxury Home Tour:
According to Kay D’Evelyn La Montagne, owner of Mountain Home, Evergreen-area designers, merchants and craftspeople collaborated to create a contemporary mountain living environment that is both elegant and comfortable. The home uses geothermal heat, and designers sought to create natural warmth in the décor as well. Along with Mountain Home and Pangaea Carpets, Rocky Mountain Log Furniture and Mountain Kitchen & Bath gleaned from a range of styles to enhance the home’s modern lines and rustic, reclaimed materials. Stunning original art, distinctive home furnishings, hand-made carpets from the Far East, one-of-a-kind accessories, and first-rate fittings and fixtures were incorporated to accomplish their vision.
Other local businesses contributed to the home as well. Visitors will see everything from the signature, reclaimed barn wood and hand-wrought iron pieces created by Evergreen-based Cocopa, to a beautiful bed made of wood from Bromwich Castle in England. Spirits in the Pines, Wendy Lami of Material Things, Stems and Budget Blinds donated their time and creative expertise, and all bedding linens were custom made locally.
La Montagne is particularly proud that the home features more than 20 pieces of art, all original and all created by local and regional artists. Betsy Buckner, Tricia Bass, Margaretta Caesar, Victoria Thomas, “Mac” McEldowney, Tom Ware and Tom Woodward supplied oil and acrylic paintings, photographic art, sculptures of bronze and wood and mineral art. In addition, original rock and roll posters from the ‘60s dot the inviting recreation room.
The Evergreen Design Center is a cooperative association of four kindred businesses: Mountain Home, Mountain Kitchen & Bath, Pangaea Carpets and Rocky Mountain Log Furniture. The businesses serve as a one-stop shop for homeowners looking for handpicked and handcrafted fine furniture, exceptional carpets, original artwork, unique home accessories, lighting, window treatments, and kitchen and bath furnishings. The Design Center specializes in personal service, large selections and honest pricing. View the wide variety of merchandise and design services from the expansive showrooms in the old Barn and Bunkhouse of the historic Hiwan Homestead at 27965 Meadow Drive in downtown Evergreen.
For more information, call 303-674-3345.
The 2009 Parade of Homes “Luxury Home Tour” runs Fridays-Sundays, June 5-July 5. For details, visit www.denverluxuryhometour.com.
Cows in Buchanan park!
May 25, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Did anyone see the cows at Buchanan park Saturday? Did anyone get any pictures? It was very strange to drive into the Rec center and see two black cows lounging on the field… Post a reply if you have pics of them!
The ice is gone, when only a week ago there was still skating!
March 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
I went for a walk around the lake today and the ice was gone! It was so very nice. Granted, I like ice skating and hockey as much as the next non-Canadian does, but when I can take my dogs and stroll around the lake in shorts and a T shirt a week after people were ice skating, I LOVE it! This means Spring is here and Summer’s not far behind! Then a trip to Stage Coach park with the kids and later, burgers on the Bar B Q and this has been a good day.
The Ice House Coffee Shop
March 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
This is a little known nugget of delicious food in Evergreen. It’s a coffee shop in addition to a breakfast and lunch spot. I’ve been sneaking into this wonnderful place for good coffee and especially the homemade breakfast burritos with homemade salsa. And their scones are the best in Evergreen and possibly the best I’ve had in a long time. They also roast their own coffee! I highly recommend coming here regularly for friendly service, delicious food and a great place to eat and drink…
Ice skating on the lake in mid March?
March 14, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
I drove by the lake today, on yet another day well above freezing with the lake opening up and what ice that was left was marked with lots of puddles. The edge by the road where the ice fishermen usually are was wide open. Yet, out in the middle of the lake were 2 ice skaters skating around along with some ice fishermen on the far side.
Now, I understand the desire to stay out and skate and play, but with the ice as questionable as it is, is it really wise to take that risk? I’m usually one who is fine if people risk themselves, but in a situation like this, if for some reason they broke through the ice, they’d be risking the ives of many other people who would be coming to rescue them.
New, delicious restaurant in town, Cafe Mio!
August 21, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
This morning we went to Cafe Mio for breakfast. We have a new favorite place to eat. Cafe Mio is upstairs in the Elk Bridge center by Buchanan Rec center. We had quiche and spanikopita, croissants and a really delicious muffin. All the food was really delicious and the owners were genuinely great. Unfortunately, there have been several restaurants and coffee shops in the Elk Bridge center that have had problems surviving, we hope this one will flourish.
Owl in the window
May 21, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
So, a few days ago, this owl flew into our picture window with a loud bang! He (or she, we couldn’t tell) was knocked out cold for about a minute, then slowly came too and hung out long enough to snap a few pictures and ohh and ahh for a bit. then we left him (or her) alone with some space and he (or she) eventually flew off. we thought it was a great horned, but after looking at the bird book, discovered it was really a Long-Eared Owl. Our most esteemed birding friend, Bill Brockner confirmed this and said it was even more special than had it been a Great Horned. Fantastic!
Spring is almost here
February 22, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
It’s a sure sign when there are puddles on the mostly frozen Evergreen Lake, that Spring is on it’s way! It means that the Bluebirds will soon be returning and that it will truly be shorts weather. (some of us wear shorts year round, but soon we won’t get the strange looks and comments form people).
I love Spring. Not for the typical thoughts of renewal and rebirth that are typically associated with Spring time, but for the WARM weather that I’ve been waiting for for sooooo long. I usually don’t mind the winter, but last fall, winter came way too soon. I wasn’t ready.
I didn’t have nearly enough warm weather. I didn’t hike and bike as much as I wanted and needed to. I didn’t get the kids or dogs out enough. And I didn’t work on the house enough either. So now, with Spring around the corner, it’s sort of like my New Year’s Resolution (as much as I despise them). I have some new goals for the Spring, Summer and Fall. To enjoy Evergreen, CO as much as I can. To be outside as much as I can, to walk the dogs and kids more, and to eat every meal on the deck… and to Bar-b-que a LOT.
Fireworks for New Years!
January 2, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
We had a fun time for New Year’s Eve! It was quiet, with just a few friends and their kids over for some late evening snacks and desert and good conversation. The best part was that we could see the 8:00 fire works show at the lake form our kitchen window! The 2 oldest kids really enjoyed it while the 2 younger ones had no idea… Then off to bed they all went and we stayed up for more revelry and fun. Then we got to see the midnight show too!
On another note, it’s been SO cold lately! the only good thing about it is that hopefully, th cold will kill the pine beatles!!
