Vacations take us to a myriad of places sometimes in our own backyards....After a couple of days filled with the stress of conference presentations and work related agendas, we finally found time to decompress, unwind and enjoy.
Our journey took us from the peaks of Copper Mountain to the the hot springs oasis of the historic Hotel Colorado where we reveled in the idea of living like Molly Brown or "Doc" Holliday.
Some spa time grounded us in the Rocky Mountains, rejuvenated our spirits, and reminded us of our true connections.
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raveled to Rifle Falls, not yet "top down", to escape the overhang of darkness in the sky. Upon reaching the falls, out came a ray of "Colorado Sunshine" to warm our faces - what an amazing display of nature at play :)We journeyed west to Palisade.... our exit took us up to the top of a mesa on the south side of I-70 where we found the Colorado Cellars Winery. They have a merlot that is "melt in your mouth" yummy.....
We wound our way through town to find the Wine Country Inn... a relatively new hotel that serves breakfast each day, BBQ outside on Friday and Saturday, and includes a wonderful pool and jacuzzi tub... very nice for relaxation....
Dinner took us into town where we found the Palisade Cafe and Grill..... and owner Margie Latta. The Cafe is an amazing place, one would never expect to find in a small farm town, but Palisade is p
utting on a new face and Margie intends to fill the niche. Walking into the Palisade Cafe and Grill feels like stepping into any upscale place in Washington Park. The team gutted an old diner revealing the original wood floors and brick walls. The service was amazing, the people were great. The menu offered anything from Ahi tuna salad - beautifully plated I might add - to cheese burgers. We began with incredible homemade tortilla chips and 3 different salsas. Everything was fresh, crisp and artistically displayed. My compliments to the chefs and owners: Lisa Carr, Aaron and S
ara James. Oh, and by all means, save room for dessert. The Chocolate torte pairs fabulous with the local Merlot and the crust on the triple berry pie is to die for! Palisade Cafe and Grill should totally be featured on the Food Network's show, "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."It's a MUST stop in Palisade next time you are passing by the orchards...
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