Bed & Breakfast in Estes Park, Colorado

Lisa and her mom Barb were fun lively guests. Lisa is an avid rock climber and fitness trainer. We were talking about Lisa's face ornament, and next thing you know we're helping her remove what she'd been trying to dislodge for sometime. During the removal of the piercing, Eric held one end with a pair of needle nose, and I twisted the other end with a set of jewelry pliers.

Photo I took and enhanced as a gift to Ron and Judy.

Ron and Judy renewed their 45 year marriage vows at the base of Lumpy Ridge and Twin Owls rock out-cropping. Eric officiated the ceremony while I took photos.

Hiking to the ceremony location was fun, but tense for me. I knew as a photographer what I believed would turn out the best, but I din not want to the responsibility of creating the wrong environment for Ron and Judy. If I had it my way I would march people into place. Eric tells me to take charge, than over rides my charge. There is something to be said for not making a hobby into a profession. It became a profession for me a few years ago--and miss the love having it as a hobby.

Sam Ernst writes and records music along with his best girl Kat. In their hands they hold the latest creation introducing their band Vee Devic. The CD is a rock opera named . Record label: Vee Dee. Sam credits the well known band, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (not to DROP names but the for-mentioned band's MOTHER was a guest of ours) as his inspiration to join the independent band industry.

Act I: Love Will Tear Us To Shreds, And Quit Flows The Dawn (dressed in red) Act II: Love Will Tear Us To Shreds, The Genre of Silence (dressed in yellow). Click here to view bands website.

Sam uncovered. Rarly seen in public Sam agrees to a private interview with Gilded Pine Meadows B&B hosts.

Sam is an navel engineer with a passion for creating song and music. He wrote and composed a rock opera about William Babel, a journalist for the Red Cavalry. The story unfolds on the fields of battle as Babel gathers observations for his crowing literary achievement. This album is a master piece of intelligent sound, intense lyrics and heart stopping rhythm. The unique style is impressive and fun to take in with friends.

Kat autographs the CD along with Sam. Thank you Sam and Kat. Our time with you both was an honor we'll remember with fondness. Click to view list of upcoming engagments.

Four Ebert squirrels playing in the afternoon sun. The black and sometimes gray, tufted eared gals and guys are playful and sometimes right-out goofy. This past summer a baby Ebert squirrel lounged flat on its side in the middle of our driveway. We had a talk about ways to stay off the extinct animals list. Please enjoy, no need to feed. Eberts thrive on the pine cone seeds--and believe me one little fellow can eat 2 or 3 faster than you can wrangle your peanut butter sandwich out of your back pack, grab your camera, and trip over a stone. We sugges sitting still and enjoy a free show on, "how to eat a tree in 10 minutes, and not gain a pound."

Kay and Dennie Meader renewed Wedding Vows for the New Year at the Estes Park, Stanley Hotel. Eric officiated the ceremony in the Stanley Hotel Manor House and I provided photography service. THIS is the INTERESTING part of the story. Kay is a huge Stanley Hotel and Stephen King fan...so, that evening she and her husband dined with the KING. Yes, Kay and Dennie were seated with Stephen. Kay unaware of whom she was dining with, commented to Stephen that he looked so much like Stephen King. It wasn't until the end of the night that Mr. King told Kay that he was indeed the man she adored.

Eric looking dapper before officiating vow renewal ceremony

Flower girls left to their own creative ideas adds to the charm of the ceremony. Who ever said they HAD to stand out front the WHOLE time.

Kay's son walking through lobby. This photo is unedited. This man's image took on a translucent effect for a few seconds as he past me in the lobby of the Stanley Hotel Manor house. See the next photo which was taken seconds later. Note the orb near the back of his knees.I'm not saying I believe in ghost...but it does make one pause.

Today we went to MacGregor Ranch XIX which is a half mile from Gilded Pine Meadows B&B. Clicking this photo will take you to the ranches website. In the summer months the ranch opens their authentic cabin museum for tours.

This is MacGregor Jane. She'll hook you up with organic, black Angus beef. Jane is the Ranch's office manager and wears several hats...all at once. She's standing in her, not so humble, corner office with a window-view of Rocky Mountain's Longs Peak.

Jane is a one of Estes Park's friendly locals whom we find to have a colorful personality. So, when Jane landed this envies position with the Historic MacGregor Ranch Eric and I decided we needed to go check out her new digs. Photo of Eric and Jane posing for me in Jane's office.

Jane and Eric talking about the Ranches spooky and interesting history going back to 1873. Some stuff is creepy, but for the most part the ranches rich history tells the story of the American cowboy who done-good. The MacGregor family continues to make marvelous contributions to the Estes Park area's school children and our mountain community.

Shown here is MacGregor Jane's office. In the back ground is just a small sample of Black Canyon and Lumpy Ridge which serves as the majestic back drop for the ranch and our B&B.

Eric in our car as we begin to leave the ranch. The sign to the right shows that it's just another 1/2 a mile to the lumpy Ridge trail head. From Lumpy Ridge you can gain access to several beautiful day hikes which offer gorgeous views of the valley and continental divide. The Twin Owls trail head (just one trail out of many) closes each year for the sake of the raptors which live in the large rock outcropping. Clicking this photo will take you to a website which shows photos of raptors.

"Come again, and buy our beef". Click this link to find out more about buying beef. MacGregor Black Angus cattle are born and raised on the natural grass meadows of the historic mountain ranch. The cattle are raised antibiotic and hormone free. The Ranch offers a wide variety of steak cuts, lean ground meats, roasts and packages.

Eric singing and playing with guest Greg. Greg is playing the first piano in Estes park

Guest Anne with friend Jack rest on front stoop under our new umbrella and beautiful petunias. Anne told hilarious stories at the breakfast table about life in New York. An east coas jewel!

Donna and Larry came to us via Footpaths of The World. Footpaths arranges hiking trecks through the Rocky Mountains. The brave hikers hike from bed and breakfast to bed and breakfast...with only the supplies they have on their backs. We strongly suggest coming a day early to acclimate to the high altitude hiking. Hiking on your first morning in Estes can be tough. Take a full day to browse the fun shops, and nourish your body with estes's fine mountain foods. Click photo for footpaths site.

Harry and Sylvia are enjoying the gazebo located in the meadow. Besides capturing our fun guest's photo the intention of this picture is to encourage guests to enjoy the solitude of the gazebo in the meadow. This message is sponsored by Harry and Sylvia. Thank you both for the joy you passed our way.

JB and Nancy, of Florida, saying their good-byes. Maggie scouting in the background for rouge deer. Thank you JB and Nancy for sending us your delightful news letter! And, thank you for all the laughs during your stay with us (I mean the ones we had together ...of course...we would never laugh AT you--we would miss your humorious retorts.

Maggie, unwitting duck and Eric playing at Lake Estes surrounded by the Colorado Rocky Mountains, in mid July

The duck in Lake Estes are suffering from the hooks, and fishline that are being tossed out by fisher-people. Please keep your eye open for opertuity to spare a ducks life. Click photo to be taken to the whole story, in the Estes Park News (local paper)