Windcliff Vacation Homes Blog

If you’ve ever stayed in a Windcliff vacation home or visited Estes Park, you know that Rocky Mountain National Park (also known as RMNP) is, essentially, right in our backyard. This means that wildlife is abundant here, with opportunities for epic photographs and serene appreciation of nature at every turn. (moose in Estes Park/RMNP, photo used with permission) Most often, you’ll see brown mule deer roaming the countryside, but sightings...

It’s never too early to secure your spot in the Estes Park Whiskey Warm Up event, to be held on March 7 this year. Fittingly, it’s also the 7th annual occurrence of this fine day, where travelers and locals alike gather to sip on the finest of Colorado whiskey. Local distilleries will be present and pouring their ambrosia for guests, and attendees can learn more about the craft from the...

With the holidays fast approaching, you’re no doubt getting caught up in planning. Planning for time spent with friends and family — and the gifts they’ll be receiving. But your plans might be different. Instead of braving the malls, long lines, or nasty traffic on Black Friday — you’re planning a getaway to a different kind of post-Thanksgiving event. A time to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the...

If you missed the Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival last weekend, don’t fear — there’s another chance for you to join with friends and family in Estes Park, surrounded by the finest craft beverages available in our fine state. What is the Fall Back Beer Festival? The “Fall Back” Beer Festival takes place in the Estes Park Events Complex on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 1-5PM. It’s sponsored by one...

Well, well, well — does Estes Park, Colorado have an October weekend in store for you! On Saturday, October 26, 2019 you’ll be able to enjoy the superlative sights, sounds, and tastes of the Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival. What is the Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival? The Rocky Mountain region is home to a large and successful craft spirits scene. This year’s festival will be attended by around 18...

Are you ready for “bands, brats, and beer?” Of course — who isn’t? That’s what’s in store for you this weekend in Estes Park at the Autumn Gold festival. What is Autumn Gold in Estes Park? Say welcome to the season of dark beers, falling leaves, and pumpkin spice everything at the Autumn Gold festival. Presented by the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, and with free admission, this is something no...

One of the most popular events in our town is the upcoming — and legendary — Estes Park Elk Fest. What is the Estes Park Elk Fest? The Elk Fest is dedicated to celebrating the annual elk rut and the magnificent creature itself, also known as “wapiti” (from the Shawnee and Cree languages). Not only is the festival the absolutely perfect opportunity to experience the beauty (and sounds) of Colorado’s...

For locavores and travelers alike, the 11th annual “Handmade in Colorado” Expo is coming to Estes Park this weekend. In fact, the Expo runs over three weekends in three cities, starting with our own (followed by Denver in September this year, and Boulder in October.) This event features artists from independent designers in Colorado and spans many mediums including everything from metals, glass, wood, paper, clay, wax, and paint. The...

Did you know that Estes Park, Colorado is also known as the “Celtic Capital of North America?” It naturally follows, then, that the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival is an event that has been bringing visitors to our beautiful town for over 40 years. About the Highland Festival in Estes Park   When it comes to the Highland Festival, it’s hard to think of what ISN’T happening, since there’s so...

Wine. Mountains. Friends and family. Did we mention wine? You’ll be able to sample wine, mead, and cider from over 20 local Colorado wineries at the annual Estes Park Wine Festival in 2019. In addition, local food vendors will be serving out tasty vittles to pair up with your libations — all to the tune of local musicians. For anyone from locavores to Estes Park residents to those visiting on...