Located in the midst of birch and evergreen trees.
Bear Creek Lodge Photo by Andrew Leggett
The architecture blended beautifully with nature.
Bear Creek Lodge Photo by Nicki Hurd
Mountain views from all around.
Bear Creek Lodge Photo by Andrew Leggett
Even in August the fireplace was a nice visual.
Bear Creek Lodge Photo by Nicki Hurd
We explored the woods in the back and soaked in the hot tub.
Bear Creek Lodge Photo by Nicki Hurd
It is very soothing to be high in the mountains so close to the sky.
Bear Creek Lodge is in a quiet place surrounded by nature. The Mountain Plaza is nearby, has eateries and a market, and it’s just a short walk away. The lodge offers a shuttle ride free of charge, and there is a funicular from the lodge to Mountain Village Plaza. Riding on the funicular and taking in the view was our favored way to travel. When it was not in use we hopped on it.
The shuttle was driven by a lovely young lad from eastern Europe, working there for the summer. We had a discussion about bears as it is called Bear Creek; I was hoping to catch a glimpse of one. He told us they are known for being a nuisance. If they get into the rubbish they make quite a mess. Guess it hasn’t occurred to those bears that if they tidied up after themselves, they would have better relationships with the locals. Telluride was near enough for a meal, and it was enjoyable looking around from the gondola as we flew over the trees.
It was relaxing when we stayed in and stirred something up in the kitchen, and enjoyed the feast in the dining room. The condo was lovely with a gourmet kitchen and a jetted bathtub. The sun beamed in through the large windows that had no blinds, warming the room and pleasantly lighting the condo throughout. It was not too hot to be unbearable with the windows open, but it was just a little warm for me during the night because there was no air conditioning. That was surprising for such a luxurious place, but to others it might not be uncomfortable. Living in Texas with the chronic heat may have caused me to have a warmer core. :- ) I always look forward to cooler climates. As I recall reception said, “most of their business is done during the ski season and heat is the primary concern”. There is so much gorgeous nature around, and it is a temperate climate during summer, that it is a summer holiday pick for me. It was so nice that we stayed one more night than planned.
August, 2009
