Joyful Altitude: cabins

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Cabin Fever

"A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle." -- Irish Saying

We just arrived home from what is quickly becoming our after-church-on-Sunday tradition: a drive to Allenspark and brunch at the charming Meadow Mountain Cafe. I've written here in the past about the cafe, and I've got some interior shots I'll post sometime, but today I want to show you the Allenspark cabins I photographed after we ate. I guess you won't be surprised if I tell you I love cabins, since I live in one.

(Disclaimer: No cabins were harmed in the shooting of this photo blog. I never, ever step on private property -- shoot from the street only unless I have permission. If you're home is photographed here and you want it removed, please let me know. I respect your privacy.)

Love the snowshoes flanking the cabin door and the snow-covered welcome sign.

Don't let all the snow fool you. It was a beautiful day today. Lots of sunshine, which made the temperature very nice. In many spots the snow was already melting.

Weathered logs, red trim. Delightful.

I literally had to stretch to get this shot. The cabin is almost hidden behind the snow and pines.

Allenspark's elevation is 8,520 feet (about 1,000 feet higher than our homestead).

A cabin with outbuildings is a rare treat.

Oh those old rustic logs!

This has a Hansel & Gretel feel, don't you think?

Those little specks you see in the photo are snow falling from the trees.

What is under all that white stuff?

Beautiful setting for a cabin.

Look at that blue sky. This is one of the reasons I love Colorado. 300+ sunny days a year.

These are all older, small cabins like ours. Which is what I prefer. But for those of you who like new victorian style homes, this one's for you. It's for sale. $395,000 and it's yours.