Are you looking for a unique dining option for your next group outing or special occasion? We’re excited to introduce a new private dining option in our courtyard’s tipi for guests seeking a dining experience reminiscent of the Old West. The Fort’s full menu is available for guests to enjoy, and our events manager will also work with you to curate a custom menu for your outing.
Tipis were originally made from animal skins wrapped around wooden poles and were … Read the entire post >
The Fort Restaurant began as a dream home for Elizabeth “Bay” Arnold – the mother of current proprietress Holly Arnold Kinney – in 1961. While reading a book about Bent’s Old Fort, Bay was inspired to build her own adobe castle in Morrison, Colorado so Holly and her brother, Keith, could grow up in the country with fresh mountain air, horseback riding and fishing.
The Arnolds hired William Lumpkins, a top architect in adobe construction from Santa Fe, as well … Read the entire post >
‘Tis the season for outdoor concerts, historic cocktails al fresco and hiking through Colorado’s mountains; a few of our favorite things! Celebrate the sunniest season of the year with The Fort’s seasonal menus, firepits on our patio, refreshing cocktails and more.
Fourth of July
Each year, we celebrate the Fourth of July with a seasonal menu and the firing of our historic cannon several times throughout the evening. Join us for drinks and dessert on our patio, which features a … Read the entire post >
Harvey Pratt, an American forensic artist best known for contributing to many high-profile criminal cases including the World Trade Center bombings of 1993, is also a nationally-acclaimed, award-winning American Indian artist and member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.
(Photo: The Oklahoman)
Pratt currently works for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation as a forensic specialist and is famous for developing the soft tissue post mortem drawing method, which repairs trauma to the victim through digital alterations or applying paint … Read the entire post >
As Colorado welcomes back warm weather and longer days, Tesoro Cultural Center prepares to welcome its beloved Indian Market & Powwow this summer. The 18th annual celebration will take place on the grounds of The Fort Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3. The event offers plenty of free parking, family-friendly activities and more. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, admission is just $5 per person; children 12 and under are free. The cost of admission … Read the entire post >
If you’ve got a heart for history and a needy sweet tooth, we’ve got the perfect recipes for you. We’ve compiled a few of The Fort’s most popular – and delicious – dessert recipes, including the background on how they came to be on our menu and/or in our cookbook.
Holly’s Adobe Brick Sundae
We serve a lot of ice cream sundaes at The Fort, including one Holly Arnold Kinney, Proprietress of The Fort, created herself at just ten … Read the entire post >
In 1961, Sam’l and Bay Arnold had a dream to build an adobe home outside of Denver so their family could grow up surrounded by fresh air, horseback riding and fishing. While Bay was reading a book about Bent’s Old Fort, she was inspired to create a similar adobe castle in Morrison, Colo.
The Arnolds hired William Lumpkins, a top architect in adobe construction, as well as a contractor from New Mexico. The Fort was first authentic replica of Bent’s … Read the entire post >
Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night destination or a place to treat visiting friends and family, we invite you to take advantage of our seasonal specials, historic atmosphere and shinin’ times in Morrison, Colo. For reservations, please visit http://bit.ly/2iBNB3s or call (303) 697-4771.
16-oz. T-Bone Steak Special
Keep warm this winter and sink your teeth into our juicy beef T-bone steak now through April 30, 2018 for $39 per person (excludes tax and gratuity).
Beginners: The Fort’s dinner … Read the entire post >
For the past 112 years, people have anxiously awaited the arrival of the annual National Western Stock Show. One of Colorado’s most popular tourist attractions, the show is the nation’s premier livestock, rodeo and horse show. Held each January for 16 days, the event features one of the world’s richest professional rodeos, one of the country’s largest horse shows and Colorado’s largest western trade show. Each year, the show attracts more than 650,000 visitors (via National Western).
Established in … Read the entire post >
‘Tis the season for making memories with family, catching up with friends and enjoying festive food. This holiday season, create new traditions – or celebrate existing ones – with us at The Fort.
Christmas Eve
While our Christmas Eve dinner is sold out this year, be sure to join us from 4-5:30 p.m. for Tesoro Cultural Center’s annual Las Posadas celebration in our courtyard and throughout our grounds. The special holiday event commemorates Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to … Read the entire post >
