Our Broadmoor toddlers
Shamefully, it has been almost a month since my family visited The Broadmoor and I’m just now getting around to documenting it. Jamie has been obsessing about returning to Colorado’s longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA’s Five-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star awards.
And who can blame him? Our two previous trips were absolutely epic. We first took the kids when they were only 1 and 3 in December and again a few years ago when we stayed in their opulent cottages with my parents.
All December long, The Broadmoor has a sundry of Christmas activities that start the day after Thanksgiving and last through Christmas. From Santa’s elves who share holiday stories to Breakfast with Santa to fireside tales with Mrs. Claus to The Broadmoor’s Christmas House with hundreds of gifts to ice sculptures to family bingo. The holiday family workshop has fun for children of all ages including writing a letter to Santa, holiday crafts and movies.
Pretty much, it is Christmas spirit overload.
During our latest visit, I was invited to cover the White Lights Ceremony–the resort’s holiday kick-off–for The Broadmoor Magazine. We invited Jamie’s parents along for the ride and it was one of my favorite getaways ever.
Since I’m busy writing the article, I’ll dedicate my blog to telling our story…in pictures. I’m convinced every Coloradoan should stay at The Broadmoor at least once in their lifetime. Enjoy!
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Our Rooms
We stayed in two adjoining suites with beautifully-appointed amenities.
Our first time ordering room service
Bode adjusted a little bit too well. This is him watching TV from his canopied enclave. 
His reentry into the real world was tough.
The Resort
Though I was initially disappointed we didn’t have any snow, who can complain with views like this? 
Hanging out with the swans
This was one of my favorite photos of our entire trip. 
One morning, I woke up early to go for a trek and captured that perfect moment of white lights giving way to morning glory.
The Pool
Since first opening in 1918, this luxurious hotel has boasted such offerings as the beloved Bee Bunch Children’s Programs (seasonal), distinctive restaurants, indoor/outdoor pools, a playground, an award-winning spa, six tennis courts, 26 specialty retail shops, 54 holes of championship golf and numerous specialty tours, activities and programs for guests of all ages.
And what does my family choose to hit upon arrival? 
Untouched photo from the pool of the golf course
If it is this beautiful in late-November, it is mind-blowing during the summer.
The Cast of Characters
Since abandoning us a few years ago for Utah (we’re not bitter) any time with Jamie’s parents is treasured. 
AAA Four-Diamond restaurant Charles Court
- Illegally(?) cruising with Grandpa
My favorite guys
The Food
All of the food at The Broadmoor was delicious but nothing compares to their elaborate Sunday Brunch in the elegant Lake Terrace dining room. Featuring over 100 items, elaborate ice sculptures and live piano music, we thought we’d died and gone to heaven. 
Round 1
Quite appropriate, too because if I were to have a Last Supper, it would be The Broadmoor’s Brunch.
Stay tuned tomorrow as we delve into the White Lights Ceremony’s holiday events. Read it here!
I'm a Canadian-born mom of two, former Denver Post columnist, family travel writer, editor of MileHighMamas.com and 9News contributor. Expert on all things Utah, Denver, family and travel. Lover of laughter and life. Happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. 