Delaney Farm

Delaney Farm

If you're itching to 

see some of Aurora's

rich agricultural roots 

Delaney Farm is just the place.

From the exotic circular barn,

to the quaint walking bridge, this farm glows with a secret charm all its own.

It's just waiting for you to come for a visit.

Birch Cabin* Willows Property* Knoll/Willow Site*Birch Ruin

Birch Cabin ~ Willows Property ~ Knoll Willow Site ~ Birch Ruin

The Birch cabin ruins

is a place

I've been 

coming back to

for many years.

Over time

the developers

have made improvements

while striving to

preserve the beauty 

and history

of the place.

Old Malta Little Red Schoolhouse ~ Leadville ~ Summer Glow

Old Malta Little Red School House

If one thing spells charm,

It's the beautiful little 

red school house in Malta,

just outside of Leadville.

You can read 

it's history

here

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church ~ St Catherine of Sienna (St. Malo) Chapel ~ Church on the Rock ~ Estes Parks, Colorado ~ Fall Color

 

St. Malo Chapel ~ Church on the Rock

 

 

In my opinion, Church on the Rock,

 

is one of the most beautiful

 

churches in Colorado.

 

The magnificent combination

 

of mountains, forest, sky

 

and nature

 

combined with this beautiful, stony

 

piece of architecture.

 

The fiery fall glow

 

adds an extra special touch to this truly amazing place.

 

Oh and an Elk!!!

 

Castles of Colorado ~ Castle Eyrie ~ Idaho Springs

 

Castle Eyrie

One day while sitting in Beaujos, we noticed a picture of a castle on the wall.  Upon asking the waitress, we found she knew little more than we did about the place.  After looking in my castle book we made another attempt to find it . . . To no avail.  This fall we made one more attempt to find it, while we were up taking pictures of fall colors.  I guess third time is the charm.  Its right in Idaho Springs on one of the off streets.  They have it pretty well camouflaged surrounded by foliage.  One could easily drive right by it completely missing it.  Being a private residence I can see why the owners would value their privacy.  Still ever the tourist even in my own state I was happy to finally make such a find.  Should you care to see more of our castle adventures you can find them here, here, here, and here.

Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park

 

 

More Colorado History Four Mile House was the last stop coming west before reaching Denver.

 

The guided tour takes you through the buildings filled with artifacts from the old west.

 

The old saloon.

 

This gives cabin fever new meaning.  Can you imagine living in  small room like this?

 

Spinning tales of the old west.

 

and this is the refrigerator. 

 

The girls were very excited about the horses.

 

The school house.

 

and the barn.  Did I mention I love barns?