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CHAUTAUQUA IN THE NEWS
Colorado Chautauqua in the National Geographic Traveler:
"So how do you become the most environmentally sustainable National Historic Landmark in the U.S. while maintaining the historic nature of the buildings, many of which are over a century old? Well, first you hire an expert (enter LEED certified professional, Jeff Medanich). Then, you tackle one building at a time, from the inside out."
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"Get Smarter
The Colorado branch of the Chautauqua Movement, an early 20th-century effort to bring people together to discuss ideas and issues of public interest, is considered the best-preserved Chautauqua site in the country, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Rangers offer guided hikes on 40 acres, and concerts and films are held in the auditorium throughout the summer."
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Colorado Chautauqua sets new bar in occupancy while national rates falter. (PDF 20KB)
"Head for the hills. Reward yourself. Indulge in a sunset dinner at the 108-year-old Chautauqua Dining Hall, where chef owner Bradford Heap, an America's Best Chefs nominee, creates savory American cuisine. Reserve a table on the wraparound porch. Relax to live music. At the barnlike Chautauqua Auditorium, listen to everything from world music to classical."
- Elisa Bosley and Scott Schumaker, Sunset Magazine
"Why bother with a long-haul flight to a 'resort' vacation destination when you can pack up the car and head for Boulder's foothills for a self-contained weekend at Chautauqua. Park and explore this National Historic Landmark complex, which provides top-flight entertainment in the auditorium, three elegant squares at the dining hall, cozy accommodations in rustic cottages and access to 48 miles of Boulder's best hiking trails."
- Dana Coffield, Denver Post
"We need to focus on what we have that makes Boulder special. The Chautauqua is something unique that we have to make the most of."
- Frank Bruno, Boulder city manager
- Stephanie Phillips, Boulder County Business Report
"The strength in the nomination is that Boulder's is a pristine example of what a Chautauqua is like. It's never been anything else."
- Martha Vail, the historian who wrote Chautauqua Park's National Historic Landmark application.
- Ryan Morgan, The Daily Camera and Pueblo Chieftain
"Four people have been newly elected to The Colorado Chautauqua Association's board of directors and will serve three-year terms starting in September. They are Richard Foy, co-founder and partner in Communication Arts in Boulder; Michael Franson, partner in St Charles Capital LLC in Denver and owner of a Chautauqua cottage; Ed Sanders, president of Eco Tourism International in Boulder; and consultant Molly Tayer, of Boulder, who was appointed to a vacant spot on the board in April 2004 . . ."
- Community Briefs, Daily Camera
The Colorado Chautauqua is listed as No. 5 on "The List of Largest Cultural Attractions" in Boulder & Broomfield counties.
- Boulder County Business Report
" . . . Another option is the Colorado Chautauqua Landmark summer Silent Film Series in the beautiful Chautauqua Auditorium, which screens movies every Wednesday night..."
- Jennie Dorris, The Daily Camera
"A trip to Boulder's famous foothills to watch performances at the Chautauqua Auditorium blends outstanding acoustics in an intimate setting for an enjoyable summer evening under the stars. Chautauqua, founded in 1898, was recently listed as a National Historic Landmark."
- Sunday Denver Post & Rocky Mountain News
Senate Release
February 10, 2006
CBS 4
Boulder park to be national historic landmark
January 30, 2006
"These successes energized the long-standing Colorado Chautauqua Association into renovating Chautauqua's buildings. Additional events and programs followed. The association has since won awards and accolades from numerous preservation organizations, including the National Trust, and the site was recently named a National Historic Landmark District. Chautauqua Park has again become popular for picnics and events. It was originally conceived of as a place to get away from urban stresses, and that, to me, remains its greatest feature . . . "
- Gillian Klucas, Preservation Magazine
Boulder Tops the Lists (PDF)
For more news on Chautauqua's National Historic Landmark status, click here.
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