Holy Smoke BBQ Showdown & Brain Freeze Homemade Ice Cream Contest and Community Fund Raiser at the Holy Cross Abbey June 3 & 4th, 2011

The Holy Smoke BBQ Showdown will be held June 3 & 4th at The Abbey the events will begin at 4pm on Friday and go through the evening and will resume at 8am on Saturday events will continue until 11pm Saturday night.

In addition to the BBQ Showdown look for the “Brain Freeze” homemade ice cream contest and the “Hot Diggity Dog” Weenie Dog Race

Admission is only $3 for adults and children under 12 get in FREE

Event Schedule

Friday, June 3, 2011

• 3 pm – South Gate opens to the Public

• 4 pm – Opening Ceremony

• 4:30 to 10:30 pm – Live Music and Plenty of BBQ

• 11 pm – Gate closes to the public

Saturday, June 4, 2011

• 8 am – Gates open. Breakfast available to the General Public
9 am to 2 pm – “Brain Freeze” event – sponsored by Royal Gorge Lions Club

• 12:30 to 2 pm – Salida Circus

• 4:30 to 5:30 pm – BBQ competition award ceremony

• 6:30 to 7:30 pm – Hot Diggity Weenie Dog Races

• ??? – Gate closes to the public

 

Band Schedule

Friday, June 3, 2011

• 4 to 5:30 pm – Applewood

• 6 to 7:30 pm – Atomic Fireballs

• 8 to 10:30 pm – Flash Cadillac

Saturday, June 4, 2011

• 10 am to 4 pm – Salida Circus
1:30 to 3 pm – Network

• 3 to 4:30 pm – Krush

• 5:30 to 6:30 pm – Young Austin & No Difference

• 7:30 to 10:30 pm – Moses Jones Band

For more information or to enter the contests please contact the Canon City Chamber or visit the HOLY SMOKE website

This event is put on by the “Fremont Community Foundation.” They also put on the annual Holy Cow Blues Festival (formerly the Belvedere Blues Festival), and all the money that we raise is distributed each year to non-profit groups throughout Fremont County. We hope you can join us at the Fourth Annual Holy Smoke Bar-B-Que Showdown! It will be another great community fundraiser, and we guarantee you’ll love our hot music and smokin’-good food!

Remember The Abbey is available for all types of events, reunions or retreats. It has many types of facilities and lodging options. Check it out while you enjoy this great event.

Good Food, Ghosts and Spirits at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, CO on May 27th, 2011

Have you ever had dinner with a ghost? May 27th you may get your chance. PURE Paranormal is offering their ghoul school where you get to be a ghost hunter for a night on Friday May 27th. This eerie evening begins with dinner prepared by The Abbey’s incredible catering staff, followed by a night of Ghost Hunting. You will be taught about the equipment used and will get to try it out for yourself.

Visit http://pureparanormal.com/ghoul-school.html to sign up for this event.

The Abbey has long been rumored to be haunted. Staff and many visitors have experienced unexplainable happenings that have left no doubt in their minds as to whether or not there are ghosts haunting The Abbey and Grounds. PURE paranormal has visited The Abbey twice before and have evidence of paranormal activity. Come and see for yourself. IF YOU DARE.  The cost is $100 and includes dinner and 6-8 hours of ghost hunting and hands on training with some of the best paranormal equipment available. PURE paranormal is a licensed non-profit organization all money brought in go to purchasing new equipment, insurance and overhead, none of the members are paid. When there is an excess of funds they distribute them to local non-profit agencies. So come, have a great night of adventure and know that you are helping some great organizations at the same time.

Arrive early and take a free tour of The Abbey and The Historic Monks cemetery just a short walk North of the events center, or stop by The Abbey Winery to taste spirits of a different variety to prepare for your adventure. While here check out the lodging options available for your next family or corporate event.

This will be a truly unforgettable evening, The Abbey opened as The Holy Cross Abbey for the order of St. Benedict Monks in 1924 and over the years it has been a centerpiece of the Fremont County area, used for many purposes including a boys school, a training facility for Department of Corrections and many Community Events.

Playing Dirty in the mountains around Canon City, CO

 

FUN, FRIENDS, VIEWS

Canon City, Colorado is a great place to live with family activities going on every weekend. What do the following have in common: Big Horn Sheep, Bat Cave, Devil’s Horns, Arkansas River, Royal Gorge Visitors Center, Devils Pitchfork, Bull Gulch, Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range, Rocky Road and Devils Hole? These are some of the things I saw Sunday. I had the opportunity this weekend to go on a tour with Play Dirty ATV’s. The day started out cloudy and cold with misty rain and I was sure we would freeze, they assured us that they had all the gear needed to keep us comfortable, they were true to their word. They had rain gear and gloves, but it turned out that we couldn’t have asked for better conditions. Our group had people with various skill levels but they made sure we all had fun. We started out at 6200 feet in elevation but quickly made it to about 8500 feet and back down again. The views were beyond incredible. The guides are knowledgable about the history and geology of the area and stop to show off points of interest, giving us a chance to take a quick break and lots of photos. If you are looking for something to do when in Colorado, give this a try they are open year round and offer a unique family outing or corporate retreat option. We had so much fun, I will be back to do it again. For the record Devils Horns and Pitchfork are a series of rock formations along the rim of an extinct volcano over looking Devils Hole which is the valley created by the formations. The bat cave is an old mine shaft in a wall of granite which has been sealed off with a metal grate with an opening to let the bats who summer there come and go freely.

While you are in the area also check out The Abbey, The Abbey Winery, The Royal Gorge, The Train, Garden Park, Dinosaur Depot, Prison Museum and so much more.

 

Classic Car Show at The Abbey and busy weekend full of stuff to do in Canon City

May 20th – May 22nd

This will be one BUSY weekend in Canon city. Start on Friday with the Highway 50 Coast to Coast Yard Sale which will go all weekend from Friday – Sunday. Friday night hit Flashback on Main Street with Wallace Cotton and the Royals, hoola hoop contests, karaoke and hot cars

 Saturday May 21st visit the Classic Car Show at The Abbey from 7-4 and then head to the Brew Ha Ha – Micro Brew Festival and Comedy Extravaganza in Veterans Park, there is also a Heroes Helping Heroes bike run on Sat. which starts in Pueblo at The Outpost visit Canon City Chamber of Commerce Site for more Information

While in town take a tour of The Abbey, go White Water Rafting on the Arkansas River or take an ATV tour on the trails near Texas Creek, Visit the Royal Gorge or take a train ride.

Art and Spirit Expo at The Abbey an art and holistic event

Art and Spirit Expo at The Abbey this weekend, this is an art and holistic living event with booths featuring vendors of artists and craftsmen, an art competition, a kids art corner and FREE workshops and seminars. This weekend May 14th & 15th,                 Saturday 10am – 10pm                and           Sunday 10am – 4pm

Admission is Free so come and check it out!

http://www.artandspiritexpo.com/

Next weekend May 21st is the Classic Car Show and coming up on the 27th is a night of dinner and Ghost hunting also watch for more events like The Holy Smoke BBQ Competition and Western Heritage days

Try yoga at the abbey

The abbey is pleased to announce Elaine Schuhrke has moved her Yoga classes to The Abbey, she is also offering private sessions and Yoga Nidra classes.

  Good News! 
Yoga with Elaine Schuhrke
Has Moved to
The Abbey, St. Mary’s Hall #102
Canon City, CO
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
* Tuesday & Thursday Mornings *
8:00-9:15 am

* Wednesday Evenings *
5:30-6:45 pm

Yoga Nidra Class by Announcement (See Below)

Private Sessions, Home Visits, Yoga Nidra and Yoga Therapy
Interested?  Please Call For Appointment (719)269-1887

~ YOGA NIDRA CLASS ~
May 18th – June 8th
~  7:00 pm  ~
Right After Wed. Nite Yoga Class
$40 for 4 weeks     $15 per Drop In
Questions? More Information?  Call or email to info below.
See Ya Soon!
Elaine Schuhrke
(719)269-1887
eschuhrke@juno.com

Canon City, Colorado Apple Blossom Festival this weekend

Don’t miss the Canon City Apple Blossom Festival. There is always lots to do in Canon City, but this weekend there will be even more to do. Bands in the parks including “Martini Shot”, Rodeos, Parades, Food Vendors, Band Competitions, Craft Fairs, 5K Run, Carnival Check out the flyer or go to the website www.ccblossomfestival.com 

Blossom Festival Flyer

While in Canon City this weekend check out the Fremont County area and come back to go ATVing, ride the Zip Line at Royal Gorge and shop for antiques. You can even search for fossils in Garden Park or hunt for ghosts at The Abbey and afterwards do a wine tasting to calm your nerves at The Abbey Winery. If you are adventurous try White Water Rafting through the Gorge or take the train throught the Gorge for a new perspective. 

The history of the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, Colorado

The Abbey in Canon City, CO was actually built as a Monastery. Most visitors are surprised that this Tudor Gothic styled building is not a huge Cathedral, but was built as a Catholic Monastery and was used as such from 1924-2005; originally named The Holy Cross Abbey. The monks opened the Chapel to the public to join them in prayers and mass. Abandon the frantic pace and come to a place of beauty and serenity, take a step back in time and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. We welcome visitors to the campus from 8:30AM – 4:30PM 7 days a week, however the Monastery and business offices are not open on Saturday or Sunday and most Holidays, we do ask that you respect the “Private” and “Not Open to the Public” postings. There are historic photos on display and the Victorian furniture from the Stratmore Hotel in Canon City is still on display in the South Parlor and the historic cemetary for the monks is located just a short walk north of the events center. The Abbey is now privately owned and is offering many event services including a wedding coordinator and its own catering service

The Hedley Dormitory is a 56 room lodging building for retreats or reunions. The Sisters Convent House is a beautiful 2-story Tudor Style Lodge for use to groups of up to 22 guests. It has a conference room, a kitchenette and an outdoor BBQ patio. There are even camping facilities available. The Abbey has Canon City’s largest and most utilized Event Center housed in a modern glassed building behind the Monastery. It is available for all types of parties, receptions, meetings and more. The Abbey catering staff offers menu options that are second to none.

There are a wide variety of events held at the abbey, including BBQ Cook Offs, Home and Garden shows, Weddings and Corporate Retreats, Reunions, Community Events, Ghost Hunting Tours and so much more. Plan a family reunion and stay at The Abbey or just stop in for a self guided tour.

The Abbey is located on 200 acres of property in Canon City, Colorado. The beauty and history of the building make it a must see when in the area visiting the Royal Gorge, White Water Rafting, Shopping for Antiques or Searching for Fossils in Garden Park.

What to do in Canon City, Colorado

The Abbey Canon City, Colorado

The Blossom Festival this is the 73^rd Annual Music and Blossom Festival, Royal Gorge America’s highest suspension bridge and The Royal Gorge Route Railroad offering views from the river up the canyon walls rated as one of the top 8 train rides in North America, The Abbey formerly known as Holy Cross Abbey a great place for your next event, The Abbey Winery for incredible local wines, Skyline Drive approximately 3 miles of breathtaking views including dinosaur tracks, Garden Park where many dinosaur fossils have been found, Red Canyon a geological treasure to rival Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Dinosaur Museum showing off some of the finds of the Garden Park area, Prison Museum a fascinating look at a historic prison, Antiques Galore, Florence, CO the antique capital of Colorado… There is so much to do in Fremont County we invite you to come and stay awhile, have an event at our historic  Abbey, we have beautiful settings for weddings, family reunions, business meetings and community events, we can even offer facilities for a corporate retreat.  We offer full service catering and bar services, we can accommodate up to 300 guests with a variety of menu options and dance floor. The Abbey is nestled in the foot hills of the Rocky Mountains on 200 acres of land offering camping services as well as many other lodging options. Call us and let us show you all the unique options for your special occasion.

Be a ghost hunter at the Holy Cross Abbey

“Want to be a ghost hunter for a night in the Holy Cross Abbey? NOW YOU CAN! Join PURE Paranormal on May 27 for a class on paranormal 101, a wonderful dinner at the Abbey and an ALL NIGHT ghost hunt! Learn more at http://pureparanormal.com/ghoul-school.html”

PURE Paranormal – Colorado’s Ghost Hunters

pureparanormal.com

 

The Holy Cross Abbey opened in 1924 as a  Catholic Monastery for Monks in the Order of St. Benedict over the years it has been a school, a convent and an events center. It is truly one of Canon City’s premier landmarks. It has a reputation of being haunted come and find out for yourself.