Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs

This house was his dream home and is in the northwest foothills north of the Garden of the Gods Park. After building a large carriage house, where the family lived for a time, Palmer and his wife Mary (Queen) Mellen built a 22-room frame house on the 800-acre estate. This house was remodeled in 1881 to include a tower, 24 fireplaces, additional rooms and made to resemble a stone castle, reminiscent of those native to England – where Mrs. Palmer lived at the end of her life.

Glen Eyrie Castle is now owned by The Navigators, a Christian organization headquartered in Colorado Springs. The general public is allowed on its grounds Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to visit the bookstore, located at the Carriage House. Tours of Glen Eyrie Castle are available to the public and require an advanced reservation.

The Glen Eyrie property is home to the largest herd of bighorn sheep in Colorado and are often seen grazing on the grounds. Deer and wild turkeys are also frequently sighted.

The Castle contains 17 beautifully historic rooms available for overnight guests. Glen Eyrie also offers six other lodging options across its property.

CASTLE TOURS:

Expert tour guides will entertain you with the fascinating history of the Palmer family, Glen Eyrie Estate, the unique architecture of The Castle, surrounding landscape and Colorado Springs history.

Schedule:

TEA AT THE CASTLE:

Afternoon tea offers a truly unique and delicious experience! Sip on specialty and handcrafted teas as you bask in the ambiance of the magnificent Castle Music Room. You’ll love the soups, salads, sandwiches, canapes and sweets from the seasonal menu created by the award-winning culinary team.

Schedule:

Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Make your reservation here.

STAY THE NIGHT:

Experience historic style with modern comfort when you create your own mini-retreat or a romantic getaway! Glen Eyrie offers a variety of unique yet affordable options, from stunning rooms in the Castle and the elegant Pink House to recently renovated rooms in our other five lodges.

Overnight guests enjoy a delicious breakfast served in the Castle and access to our 16 private hiking trails that offer stunning views.

HOST AN EVENT OR GROUP:

Glen Eyrie provides a breathtaking property and top-rated service team that creates the space for a truly unique experience.

Whether a small or large group, Glen Eyrie can host your day meeting, overnight conference or family reunion. The dedicated Sales Team and in-house Event Planners will create a personalized event that will exceed your expectations!

With 95 overnight rooms, over 18,000 square feet of unique meeting space, highly experienced Executive and Pastry Chefs, and 723 acres of awe-inspiring property in Queen’s Canyon on the front range of the Rocky Mountains, Glen Eyrie is the ideal location for your next event.