We finally got a chance to install the fireplace in the Gazebo.  In this picture you can just see the flames in the fireplace behind the sun decor on the front railing.  This is the perfect spot to enjoy the view, keep warm, and drink a glass of your favorite beverage. NOTE: fires are always a risk in our environment due to the dry climate and high winds.  It is possible that fires in the Gazebo or the Fire Pit will be banned during your visit due to fire dangers.  Please contact us in advance of your visit to see if fires are banned. 

Believe it or not, we have a lot of wild turkeys in and around Estes.  However, for some unknown reason, at least to me, they seem to only appear just before Thanksgiving.  This seems rather risky to me.  But what do I know!  This past weekend, and today, four turkeys visited and came right to the steps of the Overlook.  They hung around for about 15 minutes before wandering off.  Just one of the many visitors we have on a daily basis.  Book your stay now and enjoy the plethora of wildlife we have in this spectacular Estes Park location.

Of course it is just a Corn Field!

October is a great time to visit Estes Park and enjoy the crisp weather and all the best that Fall has to offer.  If you are willing to drive a little bit you can find numerous corn mazes, pumpkin patches, etc. to explore.  Unfortunately, it is impossible to grow corn or pumpkins in Estes unless you have a fantastic fence.  These two crops are the favorite food for our numerous deer and elk.

The top picture was taking from the field in front of the Overlook.  This is Longs Peak, the only 14,000 foot mountain within the RMNP.  Below is the road just before the turn into the Overlook.

We finally broke ground on the new outside bar and storage building.  You may wonder why we decided to add this building. Truth be told...if you looked into our house next door you would immediately know why!  We optimized the space within the Overlook for our guests but lack any significant storage for all of the supplies, consumables, extras, etc. we need for a vacation rental.  We plan to make the front of this new building an outside bar.  The back of the building will hold all of our vacation rental supplies.  We hope to have it complete by Spring of 2017.  We look forward to having a storage space for the sleds, snow shoes, pack n play, high chair, etc. we provide to our guests as well as all the supplies we need to run this operation.

Below is a picture of approximately what this new outdoor bar/storage shed will look like when complete.  Stay tuned for updates and additional pictures.   NOTE:  This building will have a footprint of 120 square feet, be less than 12 feet tall, and meet all setback and easement requirements when complete...for any Building Code Enforcers that might be cyber stalking!

I love our new gazebo....and think you will too.  It is all custom built...not a kit.  It provides the perfect spot to overlook the Estes Valley and all of our visiting creatures.  We do have a copper fireplace that needs to be installed.  I just need a break between guests to finish the installation.  Imagine sitting in the gazebo, next to a roaring fire, watching the Elk bugle.  Or, the fireworks on the fourth of July.  Or, the snow falling in the winter.  Or, simply drinking coffee in the morning.  I think this is the prettiest gazebo with the best view in all of Estes.  However, I might be biased.  Our first small, private wedding will be held here in December.  Hope the weather cooperates!  

We all knew it was coming...the first snow.  It hasn't made it down to Estes, yet!  Today we saw it on the tallest mountains when we woke up.  It is only a matter of time before it makes it down to Estes and the Overlook.  Nevertheless, it is a beautiful scene.  Luckily I took a ride on my Grom up the mountain yesterday.  Trail Ridge road was even closed this morning.  It will open again...but some time in the next month it will be closed for the season.