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    Default Three moms on a fun, free, field trip!

    Has anyone ever stayed at or visited the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs? Not frugal at all, but honestly one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Today a couple friends and I took a tour of it and browsed the little shops there. The hotel and especially the grounds are TO DIE FOR! There is a beautiful little lake with a walkway all around it, gorgeous trees and gardens, and a spectacular view of the mountains . . . my jaw must have been hitting the ground the whole time! It was exquisite!! Sitting outside there today in the courtyard with the sun shining and taking in the scenery was like a little slice of heaven! It was also really fun to see a couple walls inside the hotel covered with pictures of presidents, celebrities, actors, olympians, etc. that have stayed there. Thanks for indulging me, I just had to share!

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    Mahalo for sharing. I have never been there, but have heard a lot about it over the years. what a wonderful treat for you and your friends.
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    Hey!!! i've always wanted to go there! Someday I will...
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    Planting and raising an urban homestead in the middle of Downtown big city right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains!

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    You gotta go, Missy!! You live close enough, lol!

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    Sounds great but now you have me thinking about Mackinaw Is. and the Grand Hotel. I'm so glad you had a good time.

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    I would love to go someday and do the Sunday brunch.
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    and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown,
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