Guffey is one of the best mountain communities in Colorado.

Guffey, Colorado is a quaint little mountain town located off of Hwy 9 and Park County Road 102 in Park county Colorado (altitude of 8600 ft.). The Royal Gorge outside of Canon City is down the road on Hwy. 9 to Hwy. 50.  Cripple Creek is back up the road into Teller County. The central location of this small community makes it an ideal spot to live in a peaceful setting with the conveniences of the city nearby. 

Mountain cabins, traditional residences, green and solar homes, large land tracts and stunning Mountain Trophy homes are all available in this area of Colorado. Many unique opportunities exist in the area. If you are looking for a quiet mountain setting with a few good neighbors then Guffey may be the paradise that you have been missing.

Guffey sits in a Caldera, a cauldron-like volcanic feature usually formed by the collapse of land following a volcanic eruption. You will find the hill ouside of town on CR 102 is quite steep but the views of the Peak to the East are stunning. Eleven Mile Reservoir and Spinney Reservoir are only a few miles away. Mountain views, beautiful sunsets and all varieties of wildlife are plentiful in the region.

Rita’s Café is a nice place to stop for a cup of coffee, a sandwich, or a few of Rita’s delicious pastries for the road. If you need heartier food and drinks then stop in at the Freshwater Saloon and enjoy a cold beer and onion rings. If you stay a little later you can often catch some local live music.

Guffey is more than a stop on a day trip. The community and the surrounding outlying area have over 500 year round residents. A charter school is also located in town in addition to the Library and Community center. The Library has become so popular that an addition to the building is currently under construction. Linda at the Post Office in town will make sure to forward your mail if you aren’t a year round resident.

Sabrina Kelley* 719-963-1630*Herman Group*

Serving Park, Teller and El Paso County Colorado

The Sounds of Season Holiday Home Tour will present seven distinctly different, festively decorated homes in Woodland Park and vicinity.  Area musicians will be performing “Sounds of the Season.” You can also finish your holiday shopping early at the Holiday Market Boutique. More than 20 vendors will be selling items such as stained glass, antiques, wreaths, paintings, candles, jewelry, and a multitude of other arts, crafts, and food items.

Sabrina Kelley*Herman Group Real Estate* 719-963-1630* www.sabrinakelley.com

*Specializing in Teller, Park and El Paso counties of Colorado*

It is always Christmas time in Colorado. Yes, the snow does melt in most places except the highest peaks. But, an often missed attraction is Santa's Workshop at the base of Pikes Peak. The family themed North Pole park has something for everyone. Santa's workshop has a unique history and is over 50 years old. March 10, 1955  marks the day that the 25 acre Santa’s Workshop was planned to be built on the slopes of Pikes Peak. The project was based on another similar attraction built in Lake Placid, NY.

The kids can meet Santa Claus and his elves(year round) and all family members will enjoy the unique Christmas Tree ride.  You can also partake of a classical ride on the antique carousel. An Aerial Tram will allow you to ride through the clouds or for the less adventurous the Miniature Train is still a small thrill. The park boast two dozen family-friendly rides. You can feed the goats and llamas, or watch the magic show. Village shops are stocked with gifts which can make early or seasonal holiday shopping a breeze.

And if Christmas in Colorado at Santa's Workshop isn't enough of a fill for the family then head up the Pikes Peak Highway. Pikes Peak stands at an altitude of 14,110 ft. above sea level. The highway is open year round as the weather permits. Check the website at Pikes Peak Highway for times as they vary from season to season. A discount coupon is available at the website and is good until the end of the year. Don't forget your jacket or coat, otherwise you may end up sporting a Pikes Peak sweatshirt for the rest of the day. It can be cold even in the summer.

Toll Road $10.00 per adult (16 and over $5.00 per child - (6 - 15) or total $35.00 per car up to 7 passengers.

If you are planning to be in the area choose one or both of these attractions. The experience will last a lifetime.

Sabrina Kelley* Herman Group Real Estate*719-963-1630*

*Serving Teller, Park and El Paso Counties* www.sabrinakelley.com*

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will begin its' autumnal season evening elk walks starting Sept. 19th. The event consists of a two mile hike on which a guide will assist you with your efforts to hear and see elk. The walk includes a short educational talk. You can call and make reservations for the event at 719-748-3253.

Colorado offers abundant elk sighting opportunities during the fall and early winter months. Bull Elk, also known as wapiti, will bugle. The bull elk doesn't eat for weeks and spends all of his time collecting cows and making sure that they are with him. Bull elk protect the cows and it is sometimes an eerie moment when you see a bull elk stand up and prepare to defend his cows. Elk bugles define the landscape during this time of the year. 

Poaching is always an issue during elk hunting season which will begin soon. The Colorado Department of Wildlife has a terrific website where you can learn about the legalities of hunting in Colorado.

I am not a hunter myself. But,I do understand that an over abundance of any species can be a detriment to others. I know of many people who never kill but love the beauty of being in the great outdoors during the hunting season. Some hunt with a gun, a bow, a pair of binoculars or a camera. Beauty can be appreciated through many different devices. Hunt responsibly.

Many Excellent opportunities exist for the vacationer, second home owner, frustrated city dweller,  or the avid nature lover to purchase a piece of Colorado. Contact me for more information about the amazing homes, mountain cabins and land parcelsfor sale in the Pikes Peak Region.

Sabrina Kelley*Herman Group Real Estate*719-963-1630

*www.sabrinakelley.com*  *www.sabrinasellscolorado.@gmail.com

Highland Lakes in Divide Colorado

Highland Lakes in Divide Colorado is small rural community subdivision which offers mountain dream homes for affordable prices. It is conveniently located 8 miles from Woodland Park Colorado, 30 minutes to Colorado Springs, and an hour and a half outside of Denver.

Highland Lakes residents enjoy the beauty of nine lakes which are available for recreational use. Elk Lake covers over 5 acres. Many trails run throughout the area. Elk, deer, and many other varieties of wildlife can be observed in the area. Pikes Peak views are abundant. 

Divide Colorado is also set to be the new grounds for the Woodland Park Saddle Club. All the best of Colorado is minutes away from the mountain lifestyle that Highland Lakes in Divide Colorado has to offer. Fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, camping, skiing, horseback riding, rafting, city and night life can all be found just a few miles from this quiet residential mountain community.

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Sabrina Kelley* 719-963-1630* Herman Group Real Estate     

Assisting Buyers and Sellers in Teller, El Paso and Park County Colorado