Glen Eyrie Castle
This is one of our most famous landmarks in Colorado Springs, Co. It is a 67 room, tudor style castle named Glen Eyrie. This castle is visited by tourists from everywhere in the world. It was built in 1914 by Gen. William Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs. He built it for his British wife who found the Wild West too much for her. She took the childen and went back home to England. 
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Carol & Kev Ha...
Such a magnificent piece of architecture Lori, captured beautifully. Thanks for the history also.
Carol {{{HUGS}}}
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Carol & Kev. I thought people were teasing me when I first moved here and was told we had a castle. I love your new avatar-very nice.
pmarella
Very impressive indeed !
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Pat.
MaryMina
What a gorgeous house. Nothing like our castles, though. But can I tell you a similar story?
At Glencoe, Scotland, there is a beautiful mansion (now a cottage hospital). It has extensive grounds which include a small man-made lochan, surrounded by Canadian Pines. All this was built and planted, many years ago, by a Scottish nobleman for his Native American wife, so that she wouldn’t be so homesick. This tale has a happy ending… she returned to her homeland and he went with her! After all that expense this was true love. Aaaahh!
Lori Peters replied
What a beautiful story. Can you imagine a man being so unselfish that he go back and live in his wife’s culture to make her happy. i guess that is where Gen.almer messed up. Thank you for the comment and the story. I just go there to take picture’s. It cost’s a king’s ransom to get inside. A cup of tea is $40.
rasnidreamer
Wonderful photography and very nice description! You have done well my friend! :-)
Lori Peters replied
Thanks so much, Sue.
Sandy Warren
This is great Lori! I have been to Colorado Springs several times and never knew about this. It looks like it may have been remodeled some….... more modern than one built in 1914. It’s beautiful and I’m so glad you added the history lesson. That really adds to the character.
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Sandy. They keep it restored, for sure. They have several houses on the site that go back to the late 1800’s. it is right by Garden of the Gods. A lot of people don’t know about it becuase it is in a canyon and can’t be seen from any major road. XX
cherylc1
magnificant architecture and capture-love the title!
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Cheryl.
Sally Omar
Lori, Absolutely awesome!!!!! Hugs, Sally xxxxoooo
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Sally. Hugs!! Lori
Nathan Walraven
Lol, love the title. Beautiful castle!!
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Nathan.
mekea
Wonderful building and great history! Nice shot! Mekea
Lori Peters replied
Thank You, Mekea.
pinkyjain
Such a lovely castle. Beautiful shot Lori. i would never have left if someone built me a castle
Lori Peters replied
Thank You, Lisa. I know. We are just average people. I can’t image having someone build me a castle. XXX
Catherine Ale...
Wow! This is beautiful Lori. It’s very interesting history that I was not aware of. I love the thought of a “castle” rather than “mansion”.
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Catherine. It is a castle, complete with a moat.
justjen
That is gorgeous my dear.
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Jen. I love going there. It is like walking into the past.
krafty
Brilliant architecture Lori..stunning shot and beautifully composed…wel done.xxxxxxxx
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Cynthia. It is built at the end of a canyon and is a very peaceful place to escape to. XXX
Antanas
beautiful shot
Lori Peters replied
Thanks so much, Antanas.
Andrew S
Hope he got a cleaner at a good price, 67 rooms now there’s some work.
Nice pic Lori, great persective…
Lori Peters replied
Thank you, Andrew. i thought people were joking when they said there was a castle here. It costs $40 just for a cup of tea there. That must be how they pay for the cleaning staff now. i just go and climb around in the moat and take pictures.
lareejc
what a sad history :( but what a beautiful piece of architecture! Have you ever been inside? Can you imagine living in a castle this size? I know, it is small compared to a lot of them but I’d be VERY HAPPY living in this ‘small’ house!!! :))
Lori Peters replied
I feel the same way about my house. It is modest but cozy. I have not been inside. They let me drive around and take pictures for free. There is a fee to go inside any building. The next time I have a freind visit, I will take them there. Just a cup of tea is about $40.00 dollars.
Deborah Eckroat
Oh I love this place, been there many times. One of the photography groups I’m with meets there often, International Christian Photographers – good group and great place to meet – I love Colorado Springs.
Lori Peters replied
Hi, Deborah. I love this place, too. It is so close to Garden of the Gods and Rockledge Ranch. It takes the entire day to take photographs. This castle is a hidden treasure. Thank you for the kind comment.
AnneG
Oh this is so great, castles have always been a special for me. Shame it’s so expensive to get in.
richiedean
The General may have built his wife her dream home, but I guess he couldnt provide our lovely British weather LOL …..
Great shot of a unique castle Lori …............. :))
Lori Peters replied
Not to mention Indian attacks, bears, mountain lions, etc. The west was hard to endure in those days. I would have left, too. Thank you for the comment. xo
Scott d'Almeida
excellent,