The Broadmoor – Colorado Springs, CO #CaroleBakerTV
This past weekend, my sweetie treated us to a pre-Valentine’s Day present by grabbing tickets to the awesome #DenverSugar Tour at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs!
Sure, just like everyone, I had HEARD of The Broadmoor…but hearing about it and spending time there are two different things altogether. I’m still relatively new to Colorado and had heard all the buzz…but really, this place knocked my socks off! Photos don’t do it justice. It is oozing with history and our wonderful tour guide, Krista Schulz, did a great job of entertaining us with stories as we toured The Broadmoor (monkeys, glass eyeballs, gasoline, cigars…). #DenverSugar Tours are the brainchild of Jenny Ford, the owner/founder of SugarLoco.com
Jenny Ford, Founder of SugarLoco.com #DenverSugar, and Carole Baker #CaroleBakerTV
The tour started out in the very hip, uber lime-colored, kinda retro-ish restaurant/bar called the Summit. We were presented with Pistachio Creme Brulee (MY FAVORITE!!!!), Gingerbread Semi Fredo, Roasted Golden Pineapple, Steamed Lime Meringue, Passion Fruit Cream, Coconut Coulis, Coffee Mousse with Whiskey Ganache, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Milk Chocolate Glaze and Chocolate Sorbet…and dessert wine that knocked my socks off!
We left the Summit with a very major slight sugar buzz and were taken on a fun tour of The Broadmoor by Krista Schulz. The architecture, artwork and history…truly dazzling!
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs #CaroleBakerTV
Next stop was the darkly lit Tavern where we were presented with a Lemon Drop Martini and the BEST Cosmo I’ve every had! The desserts included Belgian Chocolate Mousse, Baked Skillet Apple Pie, Warm Brioche Bread Pudding w/ Vanilla Sauce (I’d like a gallon more please!), and Tavern Cheesecake. To die for.
The next stop was the Penrose Room. If you have a romantic occasion and you want to wine and dine someone…ya know, sweep em off their feet…THIS is the place! The view is absolutely spectacular! The chocolate sculpture created by Chef Ana was simply gorgeous. Sugar coma doesn’t even describe how I was feeling as I sipped on tequila in hot cocoa followed by Gelatos, Mignardises, Fresh Fruit Tarts, Caraibe Dark Chocolate Brownies, Apple Napoleon and Chocolate Star Anise Chibouste.
The Broadmoor, Chef Ana
Last stop of the day was the Carlton Suite where we sprawled out through the various bedrooms, huge dining room, living room, outdoor patio with an amazing view of the sunset! This final stop included coffee (by now I needed some!), mini Paris-Brest, Berries a la Victor, Milk Chocolate Peanut Parfait and Guinness Brownie with Bailey’s Ganache. What a fabulous day meeting new friends, seeing so much beauty and a day of decadence and luxurious desserts. What a day!
And speaking of sweet…I made a bunch of SWEET new friends! Icing on the cake!
Last, but CERTAINLY not least…thank you, thank you, thank you to the wonderful swag/goodie bag sponsors. The chocolates and goodies were great for late night snacking…OMG!! I may or may not have actually added vodka to the Oogave soda (heh heh…it was good!):
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That was one amazing tour. The views, the sugar, the dessert drinks. Jenny is definitely Sugar Loco and put together an unforgettable day. I am definitely recommending this to everyone I know.
It was so great to meet you (finally) and end the day with a sugar coma.
Susan, it was great to meet you, too! I agree…am going to recommend Jenny’s events to everyone I know!
Reading this is like rubbing sugar in my wounds, still fresh from not being able to join you. But I agree, the Broadmoor is spectacular and we are so lucky to have it a short drive from our homes. We must do the Sunday brunch together soon. Much like your sugar tour, it is the best I’ve experienced. Good thing their grounds are so pretty and sprawling because you would be in a food coma if you didn’t get out afterward to move your body.
Rajean…we definitely want to get a brunch on the calendar soon! Reservations are necessary I heard.
That looks so amazing! I wish I’d had gone. Someday….
Hi Connie…it WAS amazing! Hope to meet you at another event soon!