My trip to The Broadmoor

This past weekend my family and I went for a nice weekend trip to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, which is basically Colorado’s answer to Sea Island (at least that’s what it felt like to me). It was so fun to get away for a short little trip that was loaded with fun. The first night that we got there we just chilled in the hotel and then went for a fancy dinner. I didn’t get a picture of my meal but I got chilled avocado soup that was amazing and then quinoa with feta. It was too good to wait to take a picture of, so I just ate it! Then we went back to the hotel and crashed because it was late & we were all so sleepy.

The next morning we had to wake up super early because my mom planned a white water rafting trip for us. One thing you should know is that I’m not afraid of anything (really, I’ll try anything once) but the idea of white water rafting scared the heebeejeebees out of me. It honestly doesn’t make any sense because I am a great swimmer (I was on a swim team the majority of my life) and I rowed crew for three years. But we had a blast with a fantastic guide! We got soaked, laughed, worked hard, paddled, went over boulders, and I conquered my fears. Yay! Then we pigged out on pig at a BBQ place called Rudi’s (my Dad’s obsessed with it) and then felt enormously unfit as we toured the Olympic training center. I am inspired even more to get in shape.

Very, very early Sunday morning my parents woke my brother and I up for a surprise hot air balloon trip and lavish breakfast in a field, which was to be the highlight of the trip. About 5 minutes after we woke up we received a call that it had been cancelled due to bad weather which was a huge bummer. So we went back to sleep and spent Sunday just chilling, and enjoying an enjoying a sumptuous breakfast. On the way home, we convinced my Dad we needed to stop at some outlets, because what vacation is complete without a little shopping?

It was the perfect family weekend at The Broadmoor! Here are a few pictures to show you and not just tell you. There are quite a few so I hope you like ‘em!

What’s your favorite family trip that you’ve ever taken?

xox,
Chloe



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  • http://abeautifulrawr.com/ Linh Vo

    This is breathtaking! I have ALWAYS wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride. :) Our last family trip was to CA and unfortunately, it wasn’t for a happy trip….but I would LOVE to go back or take a small road trip with the family. It’s so important to stay connected and share these types of memories together.

    Linh
    http://abeautifulrawr.com

  • http://citrusandstyle.blogspot.com Caroline

    I’m so jealous of your trip! It looks so fun and I definitely want to travel to Colorado soon - I’ve never been and it looks so fun!
    xo
    Caroline
    citrusandstyle.blogspot.com

  • http://www.snapginger.com/ Jamie G @ SnapGinger

    Beautiful trip photos!

  • Sammy Sohl

    Looks like you had a blast Chloe! Maybe I’ll just have to come visit you in CO sometime! ;) The photos are so pretty and you and your mom are just as cute as can be!

    Xo,
    Sammy
    http://www.preptista.com

  • http://ladyofstyle.com/ Lady of Style

    The scenery looks stunning! Here we do have white water rafting opportunities as well but I am too scared! Too bad the balloon had to be cancelled but safety first. Hope you will have another chance to do it.

    Annette | Lady of Style

  • The Preppy Sisters

    Ahh it looks absolutely gorgeous there- it looks like you had such a fun trip! And I just came across your blog- and it’s amazing! I will definitely be back.

    http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com

  • MGR & CMK

    Ahh! Sea Island is my favorite place in the entire world and is always my favorite family trip! This look like it matches up, though! Looks beautiful.

    xx MGR

    http://thetwolittleelephants.blogspot.com/

  • Buggy

    Looks like a beautiful trip!!

    blog.buggydesigns.com

  • http://www.nofearoffashion.com/ No fear of fashion

    How incredibly sporty you two look in those orange life jackets. That picture of you Zoe, with the lake behind you is very beautiful. And I liked seeing the two of you again for a change.
    Lovely holiday olace.
    Greetje