Moon over the clock tower.
6:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve - 2020
Redstone, Colorado is known as “The Ruby of the Rockies." (red sandstone cliffs)
It is a tiny mountain town nestled about sixteen miles south of Carbondale in the Elk Mountain area of Pitkin County. It's about forty-eight miles from Aspen. The population ten years ago was 130. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Redstone was founded in 1898. Originally the town was built as a model company town for coal and steel pioneer, John Osgood. He was the sixth wealthiest man in America at the time in 1900. He had 88 individually-styled European cottages, complete with plumbing and electricity for his workers.
Osgood's home was the 24,000 square foot Redstone Castle. His guests included such figures as Teddy Roosevelt, John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan and Prince Leopold.
All that to say, HansMan and I have enjoyed going to Redstone for many years.
This year we packed up Stella and PeekaBoo and headed there for two days and nights. Might I say, 'frosty' days and nights.
Yes, there are pet friendly rooms built about a century ago. But, they are clean and comfortable and we have our favorite room.
As I've mentioned in the past, my 'travel' posts are just to document where we've been as a reminder to us that we've actually been there.
You are welcome to come along for the ride. Or at least watch the videos. Put on a coat because it's very cold.
I videoed Main Street standing in the back of the pickup, looking over the cab of the truck, freezing in 18 degree weather.
I had no idea how long that street was until I did this. BRRRRRRR.
Sunburst over Redstone Inn.
View from our pet friendly room
Snow-covered cactus at Tiffany of Redstone
Frozen River
Redstone General Store and Santa
This little hill has special memories.
Even though it's small, we spent hours sledding down it with grandkids and dogs.
And, we built a snow cave.
And, if you don't want to sled . . . you can always slide.
Any guesses?
Salamba Shirshasana
(Yoga headstand)
Adho Mukha Shvanasana
(Downward-facing Dog)
Snuggle buddy
The Griswalds
