We have stayed in many B&B's, and most hosts are very nice, but John and Donna are our favorites. From the moment Donna met us at the door, embracing us and saying "Come in, family!", we knew this was someplace special. What a wonderful couple! Even if you don't go to B&B's to meet extraordinary hosts, you will be won over here! They go out of their way to make sure your stay is great, from discussing local history with you, to loaning you things you may have forgotten to pack, to advising you about hiking and sight seeing. Donna's full breakfasts are gargantuan, filling you for most of the day! Our 12 year old daughter couldn't get enough of the "melt-in-your-mouth" muffins!And if you ever tire of talking to John and Donna, there is a stupendous lake/mountain view to remind you of why you actually thought you came! It just reminded us of Zell am See, Austria. You can enjoy it from the hot tub. A huge Great room provides reasons to just stay put and steal glances out at the view -- pool table, ping-pong, shuffleboard, slot machine, juke box, and other games. And all over the rustic Inn are collections of Donna's. Some focus on nostalgia, and others educate you about local history. We would be remiss to not mention all the handiwork John has done to tie in the "Ores and Mine" theme at the Inn. The rooms are all detailed, and there is a replica of a mine neatly tucking itself under the house. A stay here can be either a secluded retreat (almost soundless!), a mountain hiking expedition, a sight-seeing venture to Leadville or Aspen, or a rafting trip. What ever you go for, you will love it. With a review like this, you might think we're relatives. We're not, but we felt like family! What a Blessed place. Thank you, John and Donna! From Rick, Lee Ann and Annalisa






