• ABOUT
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Let’s Work Together
  • Shop
    • Shop Our Photo Presets
    • Shop Our Amazon Favorites
    • Shop our Etsy
    • Shop our Poshmark
  • Contact
  • Hire Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

Oak + Oats

A Colorado Lifestyle Blog

  • Motherhood
    • Mama Buys
    • Pregnancy
    • Childhood
  • Marriage
    • Date Night
    • Wedding Anniversary
  • Lifestyle
    • Photography
    • Family
    • Friends
    • Holidays
  • Home
    • Before & After
    • Yard & Garden
    • Recipes
    • Hosting
  • Travel
    • Travel Tips
    • Snapshots
    • Disney
    • Colorado
    • Colorado Springs
  • Ask Elizabeth

July 20, 2018
Colorado, Pregnancy, Travel

The Dove Inn in Golden, Colorado

We’ve been traveling a lot this summer (and this pregnancy in general) but we wanted to make sure we got in a dedicated babymoon. For one, I love any excuse to getaway and for two, I like saying babymoon!! We didn’t have tons of time on our hands to make a big trip out of it with some other vacations on the calendar and some future ones after Hilde is born. We wanted to save those vaca days, so we just went away for an overnight in Colorado and it was perfect!

We stayed at the beautiful Dove Inn in Golden, Colorado! It is a charming BnB with cold brew nitro on tap (hello! That’s so fun!) It was actually the first time Bruce ever said he liked coffee… I think because it felt like a cold beer! haha. The inn was right in the middle of downtown but not the loud part.. if there even is a loud part. When we got into the quaint town, we went to dinner, walked around the downtown, and settled into our room! We stayed in the Carriage House which is behind the main building. It was perfect for us! We didn’t hear anyone around us as we tried to fall asleep and felt a bit isolated and on our own! I always get a little afraid of BnBs that you don’t feel like you can do your own thing and come & go as you wish. We totally felt that way and that is something we value on vacation!

Bruce and I have been married for almost 6 years. August 18th will be our 6th year anniversary (and yes, Hilde is due August 14th!) Over the years we’ve realized how much we love to vacation together. I mean, who doesn’t?! But for us it really needs to be a priority! We easily work, work, work but getting away lets us rest together. It is where we thrive. In fact, we’ve chatted multiple times about living somewhere else for a month or two while still working but also getting to adventure and be somewhere else (one of the benefits of both working from home!) Anyways, that is a post for another day. But has anyone else done that? How do you go about renting a place for a month?

Back to the BnB, they have a kitchen for all the rooms stocked with local, fresh breakfast foods. We got dressed and made our way to the breakfast nook to whip up a good breakfast. I fell in love with all the fresh fruit and we enjoyed the local yogurt and granola as well! Did you see that fan?! It is a fun little machine making two fans spin on both sides of the fireplace – we just loved the older almost steam punk feel of the decor!

If you find yourself in Golden or are just looking for a perfect little town to stay in, you need to check out The Dove Inn! More photos of our time in Golden & Boulder to come!

Related

Spread the love
Previous Post: « My favorite Target Items for the Home
Next Post: Mountain Drives with My Sisters »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Amanda | Maple Alps says

    July 20, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    This looks like the perfect babymoon getaway. A perfectly relaxing time! I can’t wait to see CO!

    Reply
  2. Caitlin A says

    July 21, 2018 at 1:13 am

    What a dreamy place to stay!! Love seeing little nuggets of goodness tucked in to Colorado!

    Reply
  3. Shanna McCann says

    July 21, 2018 at 2:32 am

    This place is seriously dreamy! And how stinkin’ cute are you?!

    Reply
  4. Sarah Hynes says

    July 22, 2018 at 10:06 am

    This place looks amazing! What gorgeous photos!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      July 23, 2018 at 2:22 am

      It was a blast!!

      Reply
  5. Heather Orme says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    Oh my goodness, the Dove Inn looks dreamy! I too love travelling with my spouse, it’s the best! Regarding living somewhere else for a short while, another blog I’ve read is on her second summer of doing that: https://addisonswonderland.com/our-summer-away/ she may have some tips!

    Reply
  6. Amy @ A Loved Life says

    July 24, 2018 at 2:35 am

    Ummm this place looks like MAGIC!!!!
    I would LOVE to come stay here, and that dress looks so comfy, where is it from?!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Mayberry says

      July 24, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      Please come here! And yes it is! It is from Dwell & Slumber!

      Reply
  7. Ruth Anne Crews says

    July 24, 2018 at 2:44 am

    This place is BEAUTIFUL! Wow. Looks like a perfect place for a little getaway!

    Reply
  8. Julie Hood says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    What a CUTE spot!!!! It’s so great you and Bruce are getting that time together before Hilde arrives! Alsoooo I look forward to hearing all your tips about travel with a baby since that’s something I haven’t really done!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hello + Welcome!

Hello Friend! I’m Elizabeth, a Colorado photographer, writer, & blogger. Most importantly, I am a Christ follower, wife, mama, sister, daughter, and friend!

Welcome to Oak + Oats! Here we look for the remarkable in the every day. We love photographing our daily moments, making memories, and sharing our favorite places here in this space.

Our happiest days are spent together – many of those with a camera in hand! My free time (ie: Nap Time) is spent behind my computer screen sharing our tips and stories with you! I’m glad you’re here!

stay up to date

READ MORE ABOUT

  • Motherhood
  • Marriage
  • Childhood
  • Photography
  • Home
  • Colorado
  • Travel
  • Holidays
  • Ask Elizabeth

OLDER POSTS

Sourdough: An Essay & A Recipe

All The Love You Can Give

Februray Book List

Mornings Full of Breath Prayers

January Book list

Hello 2023: Looking forward

Goodbye 2022: Looking Back

2023 Christmas Season In Photo

Our Christmas

Holiday Gift Guide: The Christian Lady

Footer

MOTHERHOOD

Oh Baby
Mama Buys
Pregnancy

COLORADO
Colorado Springs

HOME
Recipes
Hosting
Before & After

MARRIAGE
Date Night
Anniversaries

TRAVEL
Travel Tips
Snapshots
Disney

SHOP
Shop our Amazon List
Shop our Presets

Copyright © 2023 · OAK + OATS