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Spectacular September: A Taste of Keystone
Keystone Resort, Colorado
by
Sheree Bykofsky
There
are a wide variety of accommodations at Keystone, but the most special and
luxurious are the fantastic Lone Eagle and The Timbers condos. The inviting
swimming pools are perfect for a dip, or you may enjoy a soak in the outdoor
Jacuzzi or in your personal giant soaking tub in your suite. The suites also
feature romantic fireplaces, extraordinary comfortable beds and coaches, and
wonderfully equipped kitchens – all the comforts of a luxury home while on
vacation.
During
non-peak times, there are many value packages offered, and the prices come
way, way down. For those of you who just can’t bear the thought of leaving
your four-legged family member at home, well, you’ll be thrilled to know
that the Inn at Keystone welcomes pets, and rooms at the Inn, with soaking
tubs on every level, can be had for under $100 in September.
The 2011
menu also included a chef carved certified Angus Beef shoulder tender from
Bighorn Steakhouse, whiskey and apricot braised bison short ribs from
Alpenglow Stube, and “Kalu” pork wing with Asian slaw from Black Bear Grill.
Other notable items were the Rocky Ford cantaloupe and shrimp ceviche from
Ski Tip Lodge and the watermelon and mache, fresh heart of palm and citrus
vinaigrette from Keystone’s Ranch Restaurant. Are you hungry yet? Just
imagining the tasty morsels that are sure to fill next year’s menu leave me
salivating. The fantastic atmosphere, array of culinary treasures, and a
great band filling the mountain air with music allows for an all-round,
fun-filled family day.
Good
thing you don’t have to wait until September, though, to sample great food
in Keystone. This gem of a resort is just filled with tasty treats. For
example, the Alpenglow Stube is more than just a world-class restaurant.
It’s also an adventure. To get to this AAA Four-DiamondÔ
rated restaurant, which is excitingly up in the middle of nowhere, you must
first travel about a half hour aboard two gondolas. Enjoy the breath-taking
ride all the way to the top of the resorts North PeakÒ,
11, 444 feet above sea level. It’s hard to believe you can find such a
gourmet extravaganza atop a remote mountain.
Another
must visit is the Ski Tip Lodge. A stagecoach stop in the 1800’s that has
since been transformed into a welcoming bed and breakfast, offers some of
the best food in town. As soon as you step through the door of the
hobbit-like cottage, you’ll know you’re in a magical fairy-tale place,
although Snow White might have weighed considerably more if she feasted on
this menu every day. Comfy seating and a rustic fireplace add to the
ambience of the lodge and, once there, you’ll find that you never want to
leave.
For a
cozy, comfort-of-home coffee, breakfast or lunch, you must definitely try
Inxpot. With an assortment of delicious pastries, scrumptious meals and
freshly brewed coffee, combined with a friendly atmosphere, a bite at Inxpot
gives customers that feeling of being accepted as one of the locals. Comfy
sofas, book-lined bookshelves and play-ready chessboards make the place so
inviting that you will likely forget that you aren’t actually in the comfort
of your own home.
When
you’ve eaten all that you can eat and you’ve allowed yourself the
opportunity to enjoy some of Keystone’s many activities you might be anxious
for some relaxation. Instead of simply crawling into bed, or not even
getting out of bed, enjoy some time at the Keystone Spa. Pull on a plush,
heated robe and submerge your tired feet into a warm foot bath filled with
rose petals while sipping on a glass of fresh, cucumber water and be sure to
treat yourself to a heavenly Kodo massage. Choose the scents that will lead
you to a place of inner tranquility and relax on the heated contoured bed
while the skilled massage therapist eases your muscles, relieves any tension
you might have and realigns your body’s energy. The spa at Keystone Resort
gives new meaning to balancing and connecting your mind, body, heart and
soul and whether you choose to delight yourself with a facial, massage or
one of their other special treatments, you will leave the spa feeling
relaxed, rejuvenated, and whole.
Getting
around to explore all of Keystone is quick and easy: simply dial 4200 from
any resort phone and you will be connected to the Keystone Ease bus.
Transportation will then arrive to pick you up within 15 minutes and will
transport you, free of charge, to any desired location on the resort.
So next
September, instead of the same old, same old, think about visiting Keystone
and experience all that it has to offer. Explore, discover, eat and play,
and leave Keystone Resort both full in belly and full in spirit. To learn
more about Keystone Resort, visit:
www.keystoneresort.com A
Guide to Keystone
Bighorn
Steakhouse
Alpenglow Stube
The Ski
Tip Lodge
Keystone
Ranch
Edgewater Café
Pizza on
the Plaza
Rocky
Mountain Chocolate Factory
Black
Bear Grill
Dos
Locos Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Inxpot
Keystone
Mountain Biking
Tubing
at Adventure Point
Bungee
Trampoline
Fly
Fishing Trips
Keystone
Nordic Center
Keystone
Scenic Gondola Rides |
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More often than not, when
someone thinks about Colorado, they think about skiing, but after a recent
trip to The Centennial State, I have come to the conclusion that early
September is the most sublime time to visit; more specifically, it is the
perfect time to visit Keystone Resort. Keystone is a picturesque mountain
resort that has, seemingly, been plucked right from the front of a postcard
and vibrantly brought to life. With its location in the heart of the
beautiful Rocky Mountains, it is a place that, yes, abounds with fun winter
activities such as skiing, snowboarding and even dog-sledding, but come the
warmer spring and summer months, this quaint Colorado village comes to life
on a whole new level. From a myriad of trails on which to hike, bike and
explore, to outstanding golf courses on which to perfect your round of golf
and fun festivals to enjoy, Keystone offers something fun for every
traveler.
There are so many beautiful
places to explore on and around the mountain and throughout the expansive
Resort that from time to time you will have to catch your breath. Visiting
Keystone Resort in September means that there are no crowds, there is no
traffic and the weather is usually perfect. The village lake abounds with
ducks and swans, and on many days you’ll feel like you have it all to
yourselves. Everywhere are views of the snow-capped mountains and
wildflowers bloom brightly. Activities such as mountain-biking, swimming,
and hiking can keep you busy all day, or you may choose to take an
adventurous excursion. Sign up for fly fishing at Summit Fly Fishing in
Lakeside Village and let the guide do the rest. He will drive you to where
the fish are biting, such as in the gorge of the breath-taking Eleven Mile
Canyon where everyone is sure to get a bite – hey, I caught three fish!
September also brings with it the annual culinary event, Taste of Keystone,
and this is one extravaganza that should not be missed.
During the Taste of
Keystone, held around the lake in Lakeside Village, foodies can savor dishes
from an array of Keystone’s very fine restaurants, while a local band plays
fabulous music and locals and a few lucky tourists dance and chat and eat
more than on Thanksgiving. Whether sampling Dos Loco’s steak and shrimp
Mexican taco, Edgewater Café’s cranberry and apple stuffed pork loin served
with fresh herb couscous and a Port wine sauce, or Pastry Shop chef, Ned
Archibald’s white chocolate spaghetti and meatballs, mouths are left
watering. Be sure to arrive hungry, because you will want to try at least
one of everything.