Colorado Springs - Glen Eyrie Conference Center

We have arrived for our SOWERS month of service at 

Glen Eyrie Conference Center.

The place is so beautiful  - what a treat to be here!

I was able to meet a friend and co-worker from 40 years ago!

We had a delightful lunch and catch up time at the 

Garden of the Gods Resort and Spa.

Glen Eyrie is famous for its castle.

General Palmer ( the founder of Colorado Springs)  built this as a residence for 

his family. 

I love all the red rock country in Utah, 

but this is so gorgeous with all the greenery and mountains around here.

There are so many gorgeous red rock formations that it is hard to stop taking pictures.

WILD LIFE THAT WE HAVE SEEN SO FAR

This one was about 20 feet from our camper door.

Bobcat sighted by a friend.

The Bighorn Sheep and babies

There is a great video of the herd that was in our campground, 

see it on Facebook.

(I can't get videos on this blogspot)

I'll be looking for more shots of them.

Not exactly wildlife, but fun to see:

Hummingbirds and the nests.

This one is on the front porch swing of one of the cottages.

Others have seen mama bird come to feed the babies!

WORK DUTIES

(yes, we came to work)

The place is so large, that we have this transportation to the various work sites.

Ladies assignments to work on the gardens of the 

Big Horn Lodge.

The Butterfly Bush

Here's our happy crew - just a pullin those weeds!

Lou is working on rebuilding the rickety old steps.

And today, Lou got to work on repainting (priming ) this cabin.

He finished priming the side of the building - 

lots of sore muscles!

THE END

(of our first week!)