Fall At The Porches

Come curl up next to the fire while the leaves fall and the temperatures drop. Fall ushers in a change in the air and snow soon will come and winter will be here to stay.

Take this opportunity to enjoy some peace and quiet here at The Porches in Steamboat Springs, CO.

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Gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Upper-level Master Suite with sitting room, gas fireplace and en suite bathroom featuring double split vanity, soaking tub and rain shower. Expansive lower level recreation room featuring private mother-in-law quarters with en suite bath, home theater niche, gas fireplace, and ample room for a game table.

Please enjoy these lovely photographs by Garner&Co Photography!

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Steamboat Springs Restaurant Week

9/25/2020-10/4/2020

During Steamboat’s Restaurant Week, the best restaurants in town will be offering select menus and specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This annual culinary celebration is the perfect opportunity for food lovers to sample some of Steamboat’s finest local offerings. Reservations are recommended.

Steamboat Food & Wine Festival

10/1/2020-10/4/2020

Enjoy a weekend festival featuring collaborations between local and national chefs, tastings with winemakers and master sommeliers, panel discussions, films, cooking demonstrations, an outdoor brunch and the Grand Tasting. Gather your friends for a feast of fine wines and delicious bites, while relishing autumn in the mountains.

Fall Bulb & Peony Benefit

10/6/2020-10/9/2020

The Fall Bulb & Peony Benefit will feature a selection of unique and remarkable bulbs that thrive in the Yampa River Valley for sale, including species tulips, daffodils, muscari, allium, peonies, heirloom varieties, and more! Included will be hard to find varieties chosen for form, color, fragrance, and hardiness for the Yampa River Valley.

A special collection will be featured, “The Yampa River Botanic Park Naturalizing Collection.” Take them home and plant them in your garden before the snow flies. Members Only Hours are October 5, 10 am – 2 pm. The public is welcome to shop October 6 – 9, from 8 am – 4 pm outdoors at the Trillium House on the patio.

Don’t forget to get out on some lovely hikes before the snow comes and enjoy the changing of the aspens! Steamboat ushers in beauty in every season![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Living in Steamboat, the stories are all the same, people move here looking for a new adventure and as the months and years go by, they just can’t seem to leave. For the brave few that do make it out, it isn’t long until they are drawn back by what the locals call the Yampa Valley Curse.

Jenna, The Porches concierge, is no exception to this age-old tale. After leaving Steamboat only to find herself back here a short time later she found her roots in the hospitality business and grew her passion for photography. In her short time here at The Porches, she has become an integral part of our Porches family and we couldn’t be luckier to have her.

Tell us about yourself:

Born and raised in Georgia I am the second to youngest of 5 children. I believe growing up in a big family helped with my sense of humor and patience. In 2006, I attended the University of South Carolina where I graduated with a BA in advertising and studio arts photography in 2010. Right as my life was getting off the ground, my Mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s – she was 56 years old.

I thank my lucky stars for my family support – I have 4 beautiful siblings from my Mother and we were in it together.

As we blazed a path into this uncharted territory, I realized how important photography is. While getting together with friends and family to capture the special life moments is incredibly thoughtful for those in the next generation. A defining moment came to me when me and my sisters were going through an old desk belonging to our mother. After prying a few drawers open – we found hundreds of photographs. As we looked through every single photo, it occurred to me how important this moment was and how I felt the need to share my photography with the world.

Memories fade quickly but when you can hold a photo in your hand and share it down through your family generations – that is truly special.

How did you end up in Steamboat?

In July of 2014, I decided to take a sabbatical from my life and try something new. I secured a job at The Motherwell Ranch outside Hayden, CO and packed my car and drove west. This was a seasonal job but I remember dreadfully counting down the days I had left in this special place. Once I arrived back in Georgia, I spent some precious moments with my family and bought a Subaru and came right back. I believe the Yampa Valley Curse is real and it called me home to Steamboat.

I met my partner Travis in 2016 and we have a photography business together – Garner&Co Photography. We truly enjoy sharing our photography with this community and plan to call Steamboat our forever home as we will build a house next year!

What do you love about living in Steamboat?

I love how simple life is here. The air is clean and the sun is always warm. There is so much to do and see right here in the Yampa Valley.

What kind of activities and hobbies do you enjoy?

I enjoy fly fishing, hiking and spending time with my dog. Our photography business keeps us pretty busy during the summer months with weddings and family portraits.

How has your Porches experience been?

My experience with the Porches has been truly excellent. Everyone I get to serve is here for the same reasons I am – they want to travel to our little slice of heaven and share in the joy this place breathes.

Jenna’s Recommendations:

Happy hour… Aurum has an excellent happy hour. You can grab a seat down by the beautiful Yampa River and enjoy the cool breeze.

Hiking… I enjoy a hike with a lot of bang for your buck. My favorite hike close to town is Mt. Werner. I enjoy starting at Thunderhead lift and hike up the road. The views from the gondola building are excellent.

Fly fishing… My favorite time to fish is in the spring. I enjoy floating the Yampa with my partner and dog. It is a really fun experience when the water is high![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Summer has flown by here in Steamboat! Despite the persisting heat, it won’t be long until the Valley begins to cool and usher in the first signs of fall. Until then, the busy summer calendar continues with wonderful September events! We rounded up a few of our favorites.

Can’t Miss Events

Downtown Historical Walking Tour
Thursdays

Join The Tread of Pioneers Museum every Thursday in September for a historical walking tour of downtown Steamboat. This free event is a wonderful way to experience Steamboat in a whole new way.

Sidewalk Sale
September 4^th through 7^th

The perfect opportunity to get great summer deals and stock up on winter apparel and gear! All of our favorite downtown stores roll out racks of clothing, shoes, and so much more for by passers to peruse. We definitely recommend checking out Straightline Sports for winter gear or Ruby Jane for women and children apparel.

First Friday Artwalk
September 4^th

A local favorite, First Friday Artwalk, continues this summer! Take a stroll through participating downtown galleries and see art from a variety of mediums. For art from local artists be sure to stop by Pine Moon Art Gallery on 9^th.

Farmer’s Market
Saturdays

There are just a few Saturdays left to check out the Steamboat Farmer’s Market. This family favorite is a great way to kick off Saturday morning. Pick up fresh produce, baked goods, and cheeses for the weekend or stop by for lunch at one of the food trucks.

Family Stargazing
September 19^th

Take a drive to Legacy Ranch for a magical evening of Stargazing! Hosted by Yampatika, join Colorado Mountain College Professor, Paul McCudden, for an astronomy lesson. There will be telescopes on site, be sure to pack your warm clothes!

Restaurant Week
September 25^th through October 4^th

Perhaps our favorite part of fall, Restaurant Week is the best time to try different cuisine around town and get a great deal! We are so fortunate to have so many incredible restaurants; it will be hard to choose where to go next! Helpful hint, if you are feeling adventurous we recommend doing appetizers at a few different places for a fun night out!

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When staying at The Porches, you can grab a warm cup of coffee and head up Steamboat Blvd to get a great view of the balloons. With all the uncertainty in the world, it will be so beautiful to sit and enjoy a Steamboat sunrise with a splash of colorful balloons across the horizon.

The weekend kicks off on Saturday, August 29th from 6:00am-9:30am with balloon inflation and launch. Then you an head down to the Steamboat Farmers Market from 9:00am-2:00pm to pick up local produce, meat, dairy or baked goods. Finish off the weekend on Sunday, August 30th from 6:00am-9:30am with another colorful balloon inflation and launch.

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