<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:atom='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' version='2.0'><channel><atom:id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945</atom:id><lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:06:46 +0000</lastBuildDate><title>News from Monarch Mountain Lodge</title><description>All the information you need when planning your Winter or Summer Colorado getaway to Garfield (Monarch) Colorado!</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/</link><managingEditor>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</managingEditor><generator>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>25</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-1178727302100451475</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:54:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-07-30T14:54:00.100-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>crafts</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Holistic Fair</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Mountain Lodge</category><title>A New Moon Holistic Fair  -  August 14, 9am - 5pm</title><description>Don't miss the Holistic Fair - enjoy the day with the following activities:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Local musicians perform 9:30am - 11:00am &lt;br /&gt;Jerry Arellano &amp; Jimmy Trujillo &lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;Mentalist "The Magic Dude" 4:00pm - 5:00pm &lt;br /&gt;Performing magic tricks &lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;Vendors from Tarot Card Readers to arts &amp; crafts!  &lt;br /&gt;Location will be outside on the tennis courts at Monarch Mountain Lodge.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-1178727302100451475?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2010/07/new-moon-holistic-fair-august-14-9am.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-7772704322369318333</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:46:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-07-29T15:09:52.431-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Ghost Tours</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><title>Ghost Hunting Workshop &amp; Ghost Tours, Friday August 13!</title><description>&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Canon Ghost Trackers are back!&lt;br /&gt;Go on a real paranormal investigation Friday August 13!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Workshop - 7pm, $10 per person&lt;br /&gt;Ghost Tours - 9pm till up to 3am (depends on the demand), $15 per person&lt;br /&gt;Workshop &amp; Ghost Tour - $20&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Special Room rate at $69!  Call to today to make your reservations at 800-332-3668.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-7772704322369318333?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2010/07/ghost-hunting-workshop-ghost-tours.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-70767090894956563</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-07-01T05:00:02.979-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Hill Climb Race</category><title>Hill Climb Race July 17 &amp; 18!</title><description>Enjoy the wild Hill Climb Race up Taylor Mountain in Monarch on July 17 &amp; 18!&lt;br /&gt;You name it, they race it: cars, jeeps, trucks, ATV's...&lt;br /&gt;Room rates are $79!&lt;br /&gt;Call 800-332-3668 to make your reservation!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-70767090894956563?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2010/07/hill-climb-race-july-17-18.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-6151586679402979355</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-06-18T14:44:48.613-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Colorado Hot Deals</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Mountain Lodge</category><title>5-Night Summer Special at $195!</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/TBvY5zEceGI/AAAAAAAAACY/fjRtnubiRk4/s1600/MML+summer.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/TBvY5zEceGI/AAAAAAAAACY/fjRtnubiRk4/s200/MML+summer.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484215458726705250" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;5-Night Summer Special at $195!  &lt;br /&gt;Sunday arrival to Friday departure.&lt;br /&gt;Book now by calling 800-332-3668.&lt;br /&gt;Visit our website for full details at www.monarchmountainlodge.com.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-6151586679402979355?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2010/06/5-night-summer-special-at-195.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/TBvY5zEceGI/AAAAAAAAACY/fjRtnubiRk4/s72-c/MML+summer.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-3323752082125340039</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-06-18T14:48:42.451-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Colorado Hot Deals</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>family packages</category><title>Colorado Hot Deals!</title><description>Colorado Hot Deals are here in Monarch, Colorado!&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy our 6-Day All-Inclusive Family Adventure for only $1325 for a family of 4! (+ 6.8% tax)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sunday arrival to Friday departure, now till August 8!&lt;br /&gt;This incredible HOT DEAL includes 5 nights' lodging, 5 continental breakfasts, 5 dinners, half day raft trip on the Arkansas River, one-hour horseback ride, jeep tour following the Garfield Mining Historic District with rock hounding, and a tram ride to the top of the Continental Divide!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make your reservations today by calling 800-332-3668.  Visit our website for full details at www.monarchmountainlodge.com&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-3323752082125340039?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2010/06/colorado-hot-deals.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-5321321631703503214</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 01:49:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2010-05-17T20:04:18.605-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Orphan Boy Rock Band</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Mountain Lodge</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Music Festival</category><title>Orphan Boy Rock Band at Monarch Mountain Lodge!</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/S_H1a1QssJI/AAAAAAAAACI/Y3QoG_BYY3k/s1600/Monarch+Music+Festival+v4.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/S_H1a1QssJI/AAAAAAAAACI/Y3QoG_BYY3k/s200/Monarch+Music+Festival+v4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472424863554384018" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;JUNE 4 &amp; 5, 2010 &lt;br /&gt;featuring&lt;br /&gt;Orphan Boy,  Reckless, Dogman, Groove Farmers, &amp; Lazy Aliens!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Friday night 7pm to 11pm, features:&lt;br /&gt;Lazy Aliens &lt;br /&gt;The Lazy Alien Blues Band is an eight piece, Rhythm &amp; Blues,&lt;br /&gt;Blues Revue orginating from the sleepy little mountain town of Salida, CO.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Saturday 12 noon till 11pm, features:&lt;br /&gt;  &lt;br /&gt;Dogman  at 12 noon - 2pm&lt;br /&gt;Rock and Roll Band, 3 piece band, Salida, CO.&lt;br /&gt;Rock and Roll Colorado Style, Docgman rocks!  The Rocky Mountain Regions finest!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Groove Farmers at 2:30pm till 4:30pm&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Reckless from 5:30pm till 7:30pm&lt;br /&gt;From Blues to Rock'n Roll.  Monument, CO&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Orphan Boy from 8pm till 11pm&lt;br /&gt; The Orphan Boy Rock Band plays classic rock - covers with a passion&lt;br /&gt;for "Rock 'n Roll, the way you liked it in the first place." Denver, CO&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;ROOM &amp; FESTIVAL $69 PER NIGHT BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Reserve your room now at 800-332-3668!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-5321321631703503214?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2010/05/orphan-boy-rock-band.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/S_H1a1QssJI/AAAAAAAAACI/Y3QoG_BYY3k/s72-c/Monarch+Music+Festival+v4.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-2710003883508262947</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-25T06:00:03.373-07:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>specials</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>live entertainment</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Hotel</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>winter special</category><title>Reckless Jan 30, 2010, Live Music</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/Swc4lp6PnmI/AAAAAAAAACA/wpm5aebeI_A/s1600/Reckless+Jan+30+2010.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/Swc4lp6PnmI/AAAAAAAAACA/wpm5aebeI_A/s200/Reckless+Jan+30+2010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406352097238031970" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 30 "Reckless" returns to Monarch Mountain Lodge!&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy live music by "Reckless" January 30 from 8pm till midnight from blues to rock &amp; roll!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Special Package with Room/Band/Lift Tickets/ Skis or Boards:&lt;br /&gt;Single $120&lt;br /&gt;Double $178&lt;br /&gt;3 People $236&lt;br /&gt;4 People $292&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Special Rate with Room &amp;amp; Band Only:&lt;br /&gt;Single  $70&lt;br /&gt;Double  $78&lt;br /&gt;3 People  $86&lt;br /&gt;4 People  $92&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Band Only:  $8 per person&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;10% Off Food Saturday Night!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call 800-332-3668 or 719-539-2581 to make your reservations.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-2710003883508262947?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/11/reckless-jan-30-2010-live-music.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/Swc4lp6PnmI/AAAAAAAAACA/wpm5aebeI_A/s72-c/Reckless+Jan+30+2010.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-7374069644859446019</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:52:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-11-18T16:57:49.079-07:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Thanksgiving dinner</category><title>Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Monarch Mountain Lodge</title><description>&lt;div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"&gt;Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;br /&gt;Thursday, November 26, 11am till 8pm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="text-align: center;"&gt;Enjoy music by Brian Rill from 2pm until 7pm!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanksgiving Buffet Menu:&lt;br /&gt;Turkey, dressing, potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cranberry, salad bar &amp;amp; pumpkin pie!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;$12.95 for adults&lt;br /&gt;$6.95 for kids 6 &amp;amp; under&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call 539-2581 to make a reservation.&lt;br /&gt;Walk-ins are welcome!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-7374069644859446019?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/11/traditional-thanksgiving-dinner-at.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-1289225401620005925</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:07:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-09-09T12:12:40.393-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>live entertainment</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Halloween Event</category><title>Halloween Party October 31 at Monarch Mountain Lodge!</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;Halloween Party October 31 at Monarch Mountain Lodge with "Reckless"!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Come and enjoy Halloween at Monarch Mountain Lodge with entertainment by "Reckless"!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All inclusive evening with 1 night lodging, taco bar &amp;amp; live entertainment by "Reckless":&lt;br /&gt;Single:  $60&lt;br /&gt;Double: $78&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Taco Bar &amp;amp; live entertainment: $18 per per person!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call now to make your reservations at 800-332-3668 or 719-539-2581.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-1289225401620005925?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/09/halloween-party-october-31-at-monarch.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-8023057471216759921</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-09-03T06:00:02.925-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Jeep Tour</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Labor Day Weekend Getaway</category><title>Labor Day Weekend Getaway!</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So3CqxnbQNI/AAAAAAAAAB4/uA0fJAJRHMg/s1600-h/DSCF0763.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So3CqxnbQNI/AAAAAAAAAB4/uA0fJAJRHMg/s200/DSCF0763.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372163970651865298" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Need idea's for last minute plans for your Labor Day Weekend?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Think about something new &amp;amp; try the Monarch Mountain Lodge's &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/specials/ArticleDisplay.htm"&gt;"Stay &amp;amp; Jeep Tour"&lt;/a&gt; package at $104.50 per person, double occupancy!   Includes 1 night lodging &amp;amp; a two-hour &lt;a href="http://www.overthetopjeeps.com/tours-high-country.html"&gt;High Country Mine Madness jeep tour.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Located off Monarch Pass, this trip has every thing you could want in a jeep tour:  views, history, and excitement.  We follow the trail of prospectors in the Garfield Mining District tht found abundant gold, silver, iron, marble and quartz.  Bring your camera for the ancient Bristle Comb Pines and abundant wildlife of the area.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Visit our website for full details at&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt; www.monarchmountainlodge.com&lt;/a&gt; or call 800-332-3668.&lt;br /&gt;Subject to 6.8% tax.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-8023057471216759921?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/09/labor-day-weekend-getaway.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So3CqxnbQNI/AAAAAAAAAB4/uA0fJAJRHMg/s72-c/DSCF0763.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-5522979392977875020</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-27T06:33:00.237-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Fall Specials</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Fall Colors</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival</category><title>Calling All Artists &amp; Patrons!</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So2-GzFPo8I/AAAAAAAAABw/pnIbdUHSqt8/s1600-h/DSCF0329.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So2-GzFPo8I/AAAAAAAAABw/pnIbdUHSqt8/s200/DSCF0329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372158954523567042" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What a wonderful way to enjoy the Fall Colors by participating with the &lt;a href="http://www.coloradomountainpleinairfestival.com/"&gt;2nd Annual Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival&lt;/a&gt; September 17 - 27, 2009.  (Last year 55 artists participated!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Artists will be painting in Monarch on September 20.  The paintings will be judged at the &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge &lt;/a&gt;that after noon with prizes to be given to the top 3 paintings!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge is offering a&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/specials/ArticleDisplay.htm"&gt; FALL SPECIAL 5 NIGHTS FOR $195&lt;/a&gt;! (With this great savings,  you might be able to purchase your favorite painting!) &lt;span style="font-style: italic;"&gt;Subject to 6.8% tax.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Come support the artists by purchasing your favorite original artwork of Monarch, Buena Vista, &amp;amp; Salida area!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ways you can participate:&lt;br /&gt;1.  If you are an artist, &lt;a href="http://www.coloradomountainpleinairfestival.com/"&gt;sign up for the festival &amp;amp; paint&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;br /&gt;2.  If you appreciate art, purchase art directly from the artists on the paintout days:&lt;br /&gt;Sept 19 - Salida Farmer's Market&lt;br /&gt;Sept 20 - Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;br /&gt;Sept 22 - Collegiate Peaks Overlook/Buena Vista&lt;br /&gt;Sept 24 - &lt;a href="http://www.rockrungallery.com/"&gt;Rock Run Gallery&lt;/a&gt; in Buena Vista&lt;br /&gt;Sept 26 &amp;amp; 27  - Quickdraw at Riverside Park in Salida&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;3.  Attend the scheduled events:&lt;br /&gt;Sept 23 - Preview Party of Festival work at &lt;a href="http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/virtuosity-gallery.html"&gt;Virtuosity Gallery&lt;/a&gt;, Salida, 6pm&lt;br /&gt;Sept 25 - Purchase Patron's Preview 5-6pm at Virtuosity Gallery, Salida. Open to public 6pm - 8pm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;4. Sign up to be a Purchase Patron at the 2nd Annual Colorado Mountain Plein Air Festival on Sept 25, 5pm - 6pm.  Call Fred Hubicki to sign up at 719-530-9175 or Josh Been at 719-221-8964.&lt;br /&gt;- Purchase Patrons pledge to purchase at least one show piece of artwork (average price $300)&lt;br /&gt;- Enjoy yourself and the incredible values available at the Festival.&lt;br /&gt;- Spread the word and bring your friends!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-5522979392977875020?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/08/calling-all-artists-patrons.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So2-GzFPo8I/AAAAAAAAABw/pnIbdUHSqt8/s72-c/DSCF0329.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-2115773921119557020</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-08-20T15:46:07.651-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>hunters special</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Hotel</category><title>HUNTERS WELCOME!</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So2ycQcwdjI/AAAAAAAAABo/PkpTFuo6vec/s1600-h/Fall+MML.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So2ycQcwdjI/AAAAAAAAABo/PkpTFuo6vec/s200/Fall+MML.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372146129044534834" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hunters special at $195 for 5 nights at the &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hunting season is just around the corner so reserve your room at Monarch Mountain Lodge and save big!  The lodge has a relaxed atmosphere &amp;amp; offers everything you will need:  Restaurant/Lounge, pool, hot tub, washers &amp;amp; dryers, WI-FI &amp;amp; more!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Units near Monarch Mountain Lodge:  56, 561, 57, 86, 681, &amp;amp; 551.&lt;br /&gt;For more information on hunting in Chaffee County, call Salida Svc Ctr:  719-530-5520.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make your reservation today by calling 800-332-3668 or visit our website at &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;www.monarchmountianlodge.com &lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Subject to 6.8% tax.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-2115773921119557020?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/08/hunters-welcome.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/So2ycQcwdjI/AAAAAAAAABo/PkpTFuo6vec/s72-c/Fall+MML.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-28081645222459880</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:43:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-08T10:49:50.010-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch gifts</category><title>Monarch Pass Trading Post</title><description>&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;&lt;span style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;Monarch Pass Trading Post&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; located at the Monarch Mountain Lodge is open Tuesday - Saturday 9am till 7pm.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Looking for that perfect gift?  Stop by the Monarch Pass Trading Post &amp;amp; find gifts for everyone on your list from souvenirs, jewelry, local artist works, metal wall art &amp;amp; lamps, and much more!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For more information call the gift shop at 719-539-2581 x 1106.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-28081645222459880?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/06/monarch-pass-trading-post.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-4772350587021242994</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:33:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-06-08T10:55:59.195-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Monarch Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida Art Walk</category><title>Enjoy an Art - Filled Weekend at Salida Art Walk June 26 - 28, 2009!</title><description>&lt;a href="http://www.salidaartwalk.org/"&gt;17th Annual Salida Art Walk&lt;/a&gt; - June 26-28, 2009!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Salida Art Walk is an annual arts celebration in Colorado's largest historic district — downtown Salida, Colorado.  Stroll Historic Downtown Salida streets, enjoying the sights and sounds of the visual and performing art showcased in over 40 galleries, restaurants &amp;amp; shops. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy an art-filled weekend with nationally known artists, sculptors, &amp;amp; jewelers.  An ever-growing field of stimulating art and artists are available to the art enthusiast. Come and discover for yourself why Salida has been named one of the "100 Best Small Art Towns in America" by John Villani.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy your stay up at &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;/a&gt;, surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest,&lt;br /&gt;for only $69 Sunday - Thursday &amp;amp; $79 Friday &amp;amp; Saturday nights!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Friday.... Gallery Previews 5-9 pm&lt;br /&gt;Saturday.... Galleries open 10am-9pm&lt;br /&gt;Sunday.... Galleries open 10am-4 pm&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-4772350587021242994?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/06/enjoy-art-filled-weekend-at-salida-art.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-7754540275963550367</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 00:12:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-29T18:52:22.356-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida Lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Father's Day Getaway</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>FIBArk</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>family packages</category><title>Colorado Summer Fun is Here!  Kicking off the summer fun with FIBArk June 18-21, 2009</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Kicking off the Summer Fun with FIBArk&lt;/span&gt; - &lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;First In Boating on the Arkansas!  June 18 - 21, 2009.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;America's Oldest and Boldest Whitewater Festival&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Like a lot of good ideas, Salida's New Belgium &lt;a href="http://www.fibark.net/"&gt;FIBArk Whitewater Festival &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;evolved over a cup of coffee (or glass of beer). Now in the 61st year, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;FIBArk continues to draw international competitors and 1000's of visitors &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;to Salida every year. This festival is about History, Great Beer, Wild Boats, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Free Music and Mountain Folk. This four day festival welcomes all generations &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;to a great time and positive vibe. Competitions in every aspect of boating is &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;the history of this festival but a parade, a hill climb, a skate completion, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;a Hooligan race, a pancake breakfast, a carnival and so much more have made FIBArk &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;what it is today.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So come one, come all, to the most fun you may ever have on father's day weekend &amp;amp; save big on lodging at the &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;/a&gt; for only $69 Sun - Thursday &amp;amp; $79 on Friday &amp;amp; Saturday nights!   &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;Call 800-332-3668 for reservations or visit our website at www.monarchmountainlodge.com.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:arial;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;For larger families that prefers a condo, contact &lt;a href="http://www.skitowncondos.com/"&gt;Ski Town Condos&lt;/a&gt; for $150 per night! 866-539-7380.  Each condo offers 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, log beds, down comforters &amp;amp; a hot tub outside in the gazebo.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-7754540275963550367?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/05/colorado-summer-fun-is-here-kicking-off.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-5262518889580964723</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-05-01T07:00:01.961-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Rafting packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>colorado packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>jeeping packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>ATV packages</category><title>Visit the Monarch Mountain Lodge Booth at the Sportsman Expo!</title><description>&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrO1E9jggI/AAAAAAAAABU/FBWvbIjVcJc/s1600-h/10+Fall+MML.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312786121697231362" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrO1E9jggI/AAAAAAAAABU/FBWvbIjVcJc/s200/10+Fall+MML.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Come visit the &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge &lt;/a&gt;at the Colorado Springs &lt;a href="http://www.pro-promotions.com/"&gt;Western Sportsman's Expo May 15 - 17, 2009.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge will offer a "Special Lodging Rate" only good at the expo - come check it out. Also, sign up for our drawing for 2: Includes 1 night lodging &amp;amp; a half-day Browns Canyon Raft Trip for 2! $166 value!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Address:&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Phil Long Expo Center&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;1515 Auto Mall Loop&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Colorado Springs, CO&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Hope to see you at the expo! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-5262518889580964723?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/05/visit-monarch-mountain-lodge-booth-at.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrO1E9jggI/AAAAAAAAABU/FBWvbIjVcJc/s72-c/10+Fall+MML.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-7157049336347328337</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-14T13:49:26.987-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>romantic getaway</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>live entertainment</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Spring lodging specials</category><title>Spring Fling at Monarch Mountain Lodge for $74.95 per couple, May 2, 2009!</title><description>&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SeTnZb2UrGI/AAAAAAAAABc/HZGilSW8-zE/s1600-h/band+r&amp;amp;b+allstars+crop.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324635083617119330" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 58px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SeTnZb2UrGI/AAAAAAAAABc/HZGilSW8-zE/s200/band+r%26b+allstars+crop.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPRING FLING AT MONARCH MOUNTAIN LODGE @ $74.95 per couple, MAY 2, 2009!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Come &amp;amp; enjoy a "Spring Fling" evening, May 2, 2009, for only $74.95 per couple!&lt;br /&gt;Includes 1 night lodging, dinner for 2, &amp;amp; live entertainment provided by&lt;br /&gt;Bruce Hayes' R&amp;amp;B AllstarsFeaturing: Ernie Hatfield, Arnie J Green, Bones &lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* Dinner is 5 - 8pm at the Cliffhangers Restaurant&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;* Band &amp;amp; Dancing 9pm - 1am in the Taylor Room&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Price:&lt;br /&gt;Band only $8 per person;&lt;br /&gt;Dinner &amp;amp; Band $35.99 per couple or $19.99 single;&lt;br /&gt;Room, Dinner, &amp;amp; Band $74.95 per couple or $54.95 single&lt;br /&gt;RSVP at 800-332-3668 or 719-539-2581&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-7157049336347328337?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/04/spring-fling-at-monarch-mountain-lodge.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SeTnZb2UrGI/AAAAAAAAABc/HZGilSW8-zE/s72-c/band+r%26b+allstars+crop.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-5075106930112454801</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-10T07:00:00.289-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Spring lodging specials</category><title>Spring Summer Fall Special:  5 Nights for $195!</title><description>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrLMbYjIvI/AAAAAAAAABM/9jl259B5hjY/s1600-h/2+MML+summer.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312782124806513394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrLMbYjIvI/AAAAAAAAABM/9jl259B5hjY/s200/2+MML+summer.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge offers another incredible deal at&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt; $195 for 5 nights&lt;/a&gt;! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Spring, Summer, and Fall for only $195 + 6.8% tax for 5 nights with a Sunday arrival &amp;amp; a Friday departure! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Offer good April 12 - November 20, 2009. Few restrictions apply: no housekeeping, Sunday arrival, Friday departure.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call us to make your reservations at 800-332-3668 or book online at &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thank you &amp;amp; enjoy this incredible deal!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-5075106930112454801?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/04/spring-summer-fall-special-5-nights-for.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrLMbYjIvI/AAAAAAAAABM/9jl259B5hjY/s72-c/2+MML+summer.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-8908313865985575334</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-30T07:00:00.793-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>colorado packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>family packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Summer lodging</category><title>$1095 6-Day Family Adventure for a Family of Four!</title><description>&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrHkgiWEeI/AAAAAAAAABE/QNMH4FZulfc/s1600-h/Ferros+Horseback+Ride.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312778140460126690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrHkgiWEeI/AAAAAAAAABE/QNMH4FZulfc/s200/Ferros+Horseback+Ride.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrG_n2GWBI/AAAAAAAAAA8/jKVR8YuK8v4/s1600-h/MP11.JPG"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312777506766870546" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrG_n2GWBI/AAAAAAAAAA8/jKVR8YuK8v4/s200/MP11.JPG" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrGbhI-WrI/AAAAAAAAAA0/puKXAAYKnME/s1600-h/Jeep+Tour+-+Mine+in+Garfield.JPG"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Planning your family Summer Vacation - check out this incredible package filled with Colorado Outdoor Adventure for only $1095!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6-DAY FAMILY ADVENTURE - NEW &amp;amp; IMPROVED - FOR $1095!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/specials/ArticleDisplay.asp?pg=1&amp;amp;i=45"&gt;$1095 FOR A FAMILY OF 4 AT MONARCH MOUNTAIN LODGE!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Memorial Day through Labor Day 4 PM Sunday Arrival &amp;amp; 10 AM Friday Departure&lt;br /&gt;Includes 5 nights lodging, 5 continental breakfasts, &amp;amp; the following activities for your family of 4:Half-day River Rafting, Hikes, Fishing, Hot Springs pass with a 300-foot long water slide, Boat Tour through the upper Black Canyon, Horse Ride, Jeep tour following the Garfield Mining Historic District with rock hounding, and a Tram Ride to the top of the Continental Divide!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, an incredible deal like this can’t be without a few restrictions. We think you will find them to be no bother at all. Daily house keeping is not included. Towels may be exchanged at the front desk.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;* Subject to 6.8% tax.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call us at 800-332-3668 or visit our website at &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-8908313865985575334?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/03/1095-6-day-family-adventure-for-family.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbrHkgiWEeI/AAAAAAAAABE/QNMH4FZulfc/s72-c/Ferros+Horseback+Ride.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-316749373278990825</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-23T07:00:00.874-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Spring lodging specials</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>ski packages</category><title>Monarch Spring Skiing at its Best!</title><description>$69 Spring Skiing Special at &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;br /&gt;Stay for only $69 per room now till April 12, 2009. ($30 savings!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy the Spring Savings even more by asking us how to get "2 for 1" ski vouchers for Monarch Mountain ski area. ($54 for 2 lift tickets!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Call us today at 800-332-3668.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-316749373278990825?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/03/monarch-spring-skiing-at-its-best.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-4690766614948211287</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:27:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-13T13:42:41.378-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>group travel</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Weddings</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>reunions</category><title>Visit the Monarch Mountain Lodge booth at the Bridal Show March 15, 2009</title><description>Come visit the &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge &lt;/a&gt;booth at the Heart of the Rockies &lt;a href="http://www.salidasteamplant.com/graphics/Bridal_Show_09.pdf"&gt;Bridal Show &lt;/a&gt;Sunday March 15, 2009. The show is at the Salida SteamPlant Theater and Event Center 11am - 4pm, free admission.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Address:&lt;br /&gt;Salida Steam Plant Theater and Event Center&lt;br /&gt;220 West Sacket St.&lt;br /&gt;Salida, CO 81201&lt;br /&gt;719-530-0933&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Look forward to seeing you at the show!&lt;br /&gt;Lela, Group Sales&lt;br /&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-4690766614948211287?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/03/visit-monarch-mountain-lodge-booth-at.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-2932999221568456864</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-04-14T13:54:18.210-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Salida</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>Ride the Rockies</category><title>2009 Ride the Rockies in Salida!</title><description>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbAcNnFbLjI/AAAAAAAAAAs/cnBfCMsjdJc/s1600-h/RTR+2009+RouteThumb.jpg"&gt;&lt;img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309774980825427506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 175px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbAcNnFbLjI/AAAAAAAAAAs/cnBfCMsjdJc/s200/RTR+2009+RouteThumb.jpg" border="0" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ridetherockies.com/"&gt;Ride the Rockies&lt;/a&gt; will once more be traveling through Salida on June 16, 2009 - WELCOME BACK!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I hear most of the rooms are already booked in town.&lt;br /&gt;Save a bit of money &amp;amp; stay at &lt;a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.monarchmountainlodge.com"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;/a&gt; for $69 + 6.8% tax.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You will be starting your ride at Gunnison, after 47 miles you will be passing the Lodge with 18 miles to go to end your day in Salida. If you want to end your day early, early check-in is available.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy the hot tub, pool, &amp;amp; sauna at the end of your ride &amp;amp; have dinner with us at Cliffhangers Restaurant &amp;amp; Lounge at the Lodge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Information about shuttles running between Salida &amp;amp; Monarch Mountain Lodge, $10pp each way:&lt;br /&gt;1pm  Monarch Mountain Lodge to Salida&lt;br /&gt;3pm  Salida to Monarch Mountian Lodge&lt;br /&gt;3:20pm  Monarch Mountain Lodge to Salida&lt;br /&gt;7pm  Salida to Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;br /&gt;(Other shuttle times can be arranged directly with Bob at 719-539-6089)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Contact us at 800-332-3668 or visit our &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt; to make your reservation.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-2932999221568456864?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/03/2009-ride-rockies-in-salida.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DHhCpvw6fbY/SbAcNnFbLjI/AAAAAAAAAAs/cnBfCMsjdJc/s72-c/RTR+2009+RouteThumb.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-7026263406202150292</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-09T07:00:01.995-06:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>packages</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>specials</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>family</category><title>6-Day Family Adventure Package @ $1095!</title><description>This is our 3rd summer for &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodges'&lt;/a&gt; 6-Day Family Adventure Package.&lt;br /&gt;Listening to our guests, we have made changes you won't want to miss at the same great price!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;6-DAY FAMILY ADVENTURE - NEW &amp;amp; IMPROVED - FOR THE SAME GREAT PRICE OF $1095!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;$1095 FOR A FAMILY OF 4 AT MONARCH MOUNTAIN LODGE!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Memorial Day through Labor Day 4 PM Sunday Arrival &amp;amp; 10 AM Friday Departure&lt;br /&gt;Includes 5 nights lodging, 5 continental breakfasts, &amp;amp; the following activities for your family of 4:&lt;br /&gt;Half-day River Rafting, Hikes, Fishing,  Hot Springs pass with a 300-foot long water slide, Boat Tour through the upper Black Canyon, Horse Ride, Jeep tour following the Garfield Mining Historic District with rock hounding,  and a Tram Ride to the top of the Continental Divide!&lt;br /&gt;Of course, an incredible deal like this can’t be without a few restrictions. We think you will find them to be no bother at all. Daily house keeping is not included. Towels may be exchanged at the front desk.  Subject to 6.8% tax.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Check out all of our summer packages on our &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/specials/ArticleDisplay.asp?pg=1&amp;amp;i=45"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt; under&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/specials/ArticleDisplay.asp?pg=1&amp;amp;i=45"&gt; "Specials &amp;amp; Packages".&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Thanks &amp;amp; let us know when you can check-in at 800-332-3668!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-7026263406202150292?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/03/6-day-family-adventure-package-1095.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-6431015612683788522</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-03-05T10:58:17.826-07:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>lodging</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>2 for 1</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>special</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>skiing</category><title>First Blog Special from Monarch Mountain Lodge</title><description>&lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;/a&gt; is offering $69 room rates between March 23 - April 12, 2009 (a $30 savings!).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Enjoy the deep savings even more by asking how to get &lt;span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255); font-weight: bold;"&gt;"2 for 1"&lt;/span&gt; ski vouchers for $54!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Contact us at 800-332-3668, or visit our &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com"&gt;website&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-6431015612683788522?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/03/first-blog-special-from-monarch.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink='false'>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8602635082867757945.post-5978491454983599465</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:31:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2009-02-16T15:38:06.936-07:00</atom:updated><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>drinks</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>monarch</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>apres ski</category><category domain='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#'>special</category><title>Drink Specials at Monarch Mountain Lodge</title><description>After a full day of skiing at Monarch Mountain, plan your Apres Ski back at &lt;a href="http://www.monarchmountainlodge.com/"&gt;Monarch Mountain Lodge&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Cliffhanger's Restaurant &amp;amp; Lounge offers Happy Hour daily from 4pm - 7pm&lt;br /&gt;enjoy our $3 drink specials!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Grab a quick shower or soak in the hot tub after a fun day on the mountain, and then relax right here with one of our happy hour drink specials before a great dinner here at Cliffhanger's Restaurant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;No need to drive anywhere, you are home at the Lodge!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8602635082867757945-5978491454983599465?l=blog.monarchmountainlodge.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://blog.monarchmountainlodge.com/2009/02/drink-specials-at-monarch-mountain.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (Monarch Mountain Lodge)</author><thr:total>0</thr:total></item></channel></rss>