Birthday Brunch at the Historic Stanley Hotel

Happy Monday, Friends! As promised, today I'm sharing highlights from brunch at the beautiful Stanley Hotel. It's quite a lovely place despite its creepy portrayal in the 1980 thriller based on the Stephen King book...

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

Dear Firstborn made reservations for Sunday brunch and it was a gorgeous day for the drive to Estes Park.

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

As you might imagine, the hotel that originally opened on July 4, 1909 featured charming accents in every nook and cranny, so of course, I took lots of photographs to share! 

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

Take a peek at the fun menu inspired by The Shining. 

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

These are the dishes that EL, Dear Firstborn and I ordered...

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

...and this was our view while we ate!

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

After brunch, we poked around the iconic hotel, which has been partially renovated since the horror movie was filmed.

Stanley Hotel brunch

Even so, there were still lots of macabre nods to the movie.

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

The music room was particularly lovely. The piano displayed in the middle photo is outside the large, light-filled room.

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

In the daylight you would never dream a horror movie was filmed here, but I was so enamored with the place that I rewatched The Shining after I got back to Texas!

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

 Check out this view! Remember the maze scene?

Brunch at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park Colorado

You can read more about my recent celebration in Colorado, here
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  1. Cecelia,
    Absolutely stunning!! Thanks so much for sharing this as I really enjoyed it! Thanks too for visiting!! I really appreciate you taking the time to do so! Happy Thanksgiving!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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