Wellshire Loves Stop Motion Animation

With all of the new wedding trends out in 2010, it's hard to find something that is clever, smart and can actually be token reminders of your special day.  Stop motion animation is a fun way to capture your special day without creating a 5 hour long dvd.  No one wants to take half of your anniversary day to actually watch the entire video, that's why stop motion animation is so great.  Stop motion animation videos are no more than about 5 minutes long!  Yes, that's right...your whole wedding day captured in 5 minutes. Amazing!  Take a look at the stop motion animation video below and tell us your thoughts!  We think it's very cool.  Enjoy!

http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/10/stop-motion-wedding-video.html

Some Fun Holiday Parties to check out!

Comedian Sam Adams was at the Wellshire this past weekend to entertain guests!  Please check him out as he is only in town for a few more weeks!  http://likethebeer.com/

A great Holiday morning with Presidential Brokerage, Randy Gradishar from the Denver Broncos and all of their guests.  Check this website out for more details http://www.presidentialbrokerage.com/

Studebaker's Holiday Party-Cars Decorate The Grounds

Wellshire had a great time with the Studebaker Driver's Club annual holiday party.  Vintage and new cars decorated the grounds during the event...and endless pictures were taken of the scene.  http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=267701&id=237283052499
The Wellshire was the perfect setting for these sepia toned photographs...looked like something out of a Hollywood movie!   


The Conestoga Chapter of the Studebaker Driver’s Club was established in 1968 as the Colorado Chapter to provide monthly fellowship and activities for Studebaker drivers in Colorado. 


In 1972 the Pat Erickson Memorial (PEM) Chapter (now the Pikes Peak Chapter) was formed for Southern Colorado, and the Colorado Chapter was renamed Conestoga and it serves northern, central, and western parts of the state. 


In 1973 the Conestoga and PEM Chapters hosted the 9th Studebaker Drivers Club International Meet in Colorado Springs, which was the very first SDC International Meet to be held outside of South Bend, Indiana. In 1987, the Conestoga Chapter hosted the 23rd International Meet in Estes Park which turned out to be one of the most popular SDC International Meets ever held. 


They continue to be an active and growing driver’s club today. Activities include car shows, potlucks, demonstrations, luncheons and tours of local sights. Please feel free to join them with or without your Studebaker for some fellowship and fun during any of their monthly activities. Meetings are usually the fourth Sunday of the month with a few exceptions for special events (see calendar of events). http://frontrangestudebakers.wordpress.com/

'Twas the Season of Christmas

We like to have fun at the Wellshire Event Center, especially in the busy month of December!  If we can't have fun at work, then it's hard to give the great service that we pride ourselves on.   Though the hours are long during this season, we are very grateful for the business and the spirit that the guests bring along with their holiday parties.  Below is a poem, modeled after the classic poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," that was written to help bring a little chuckle during these long hours.  The poem is a parody of the timeless cliched scenario of receiving a Christmas bonus.  There are real names of real people in this poem, but the poem was written in good fun, and should not be taken literally.  Happy Holidays to all!  And to all, we thank you for an awesome year and we look forward to your celebrations in the near future!


‘Twas the season of Christmas,

at the beautiful ‘Shire Inn.

All is busy and bustling,

With warm treats from the kitchen.

The decorations are placed,

From the trees to the lights,

In hopes that the patrons will

Find cheer and delight.

The staff is setting tables,

Of Kelly Green and Christmas Red,

While visions of calm January

Dance in their head.

And chefs making potato puree,

And servers screaming May Day,

Have just settled in for a long winter’s stay,

When out on the patio there arose such a clatter.

Away to the window the staff flew like a flash.

Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow

Gave the luster of mid-day to the golf course below,

When, what to their wondering eyes should appear,



But a silver Mercedes pulled by eight tiny reindeer,

With a tall blonde driver, so clumsy but quick,



They knew in a moment it must be St. Chris.



More rapid than Mau his coursers they came,



And with a South African accent he called them by name;



"Now, Dasha! Now, Danca! Now, Pranca and Vixen! 

On, Comet!

On Cupid! On, Donda and Blitzen!

  To the top of the porch!

To the top of the wall!

  Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"



As quickly as the Shire staff can run around and fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,



So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,



With a Mercedes full of money, and St. Christopher too.



And then, in a twinkling, they heard on the roof



The prancing and pawing of St. Christopher’s shoes.



As they listened quietly, and then turned around,



To the Onyx Lounge chimney where St. Chris fell down.



He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,



And his pink shirt was tarnished with ashes and soot.

A bundle of money he had flung on his back,



And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.



His eyes -- how they watered! His dimples how scary!



His cheeks were like golf balls, his nose like a cherry!



His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,



And some of his hair was turning white as the snow.

A thousand dollar bill he held tight in his teeth,



And a little green dollar sign circled his head like a wreath;



And he knew that his staff had all been underpaid

,

But he trembled at the thought of giving more money away

.

He was a good boss though, a right jolly old man,



But they still had to laugh at this big elaborate plan.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,



Handing each of them money to deem him not a jerk,

And then quite oddly, he put his finger up his nose,



And gave a good nod, and up the chimney he rose.



He sprang to his car and to his team gave a shout,



And away they all flew before he could freak out!



But they heard him exclaim, ere he drove out in a daze,



"Happy Christmas to all, and don’t ask for a raise!"

Wellshire Golf Club Season Ends

It's been a great season for both the Wellshire Men's and Women's Golf Club.  The Wellshire has truly enjoyed being able to host such special events for both clubs.  Everything from tournaments to monthly luncheons, we hope the clubs have enjoyed their time with us as much as we have enjoyed serving them.  We look forward to next year!  Happy Holiday Gentlemen and Ladies! 


For more information about becoming a member for next season check out their websites at (MENS)http://www.wellshire.com/index.php?p=home or (WOMENS)http://wellshirewgc.org/

State of the Art LED Lighting

Match the colors of your wedding, create a fun disco tech evening, wow your guests with the ambiance of a Venetian starry night, or just extend the Autumn color landscape indoors to your event!  Wellshire has new LED lighting inside the Mountain View Pavilion that will add the finishing touch to any event!  Next time you stop in...be sure to ask how this great lighting system can be part of your next event.

Governor Ritter speaks at the Wellshire for the Arapahoe House

On October 27th, 100 community members celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Marcella C. Rapp Community Partner Award Luncheon at the Wellshire Inn. Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. delivered the keynote address and Arapahoe House honored Dr. Skip Barber, executive director of the Colorado Association of Family and Children...’s Agencies for his leadership in developing policies to benefit at-risk children in the Colorado Child Welfare System.  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Arapahoe-House-Official-Page/100415969998330

Wellshire was proud to be the venue of such an event.  The event was located in our beautiful Mountain View Pavilion with the Autumnal inspired golf course view.  The Wellshire says, "hats off" to Arapahoe House and all of its wonderful efforts in helping those with substance abuse problems.  We can't wait for your next event! 

Karl Rove Last Week at the Wellshire

Karl Rove spoke October 29th at the Wellshire for a special VIP luncheon for the 710 KNEWS. Karl Christian Rove was Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush until his resignation on August 31, 2007. He has headed the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Public Liaison, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. Since leaving the White House, Rove has worked as a political analyst and contributor for Fox News, Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal.

Karl spoke mostly about voting and his Republican views.  The luncheon was held in the beautiful Windsor room (the old restaurant main dining room).  All guests were very impressed with the atmosphere and service of the Wellshire.  A big thank you to 719 KNEWS and to Karl Rove for making last Friday a special day at the Wellshire!

Karl Rove at the Wellshire

Karl Rove will speak at the Wellshire this Friday, October 29th.  Karl Christian Rove was Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to former President George W. Bush until his resignation on August 31, 2007. He has headed the Office of Political Affairs, the Office of Public Liaison, and the White House Office of Strategic Initiatives. Since leaving the White House, Rove has worked as a political analyst and contributor for Fox News, Newsweek and The Wall Street Journal.


Wellshire is excited for the opportunity to have such a big name politician to speak at our location.  This luncheon is a 40 person private event hosted by 710 KNUS radio station.  Please keep posted to our blog for a more detailed report next week.

Wellshire Event Center MPV Pavilion

The Wellshire will be hosting its Mountain View Pavilion Grand Opening on October 20th from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and our signature October Cocktail will be served.  Ashlee Stadig will be decorating the pavilion in an Autumn theme.  Beautiful mum centerpieces will adorn each table.  The beautiful backdrop of the golf course in all of its October glory will be breathtaking!   Please RSVP to 303.759.3333 or to info@wellshireinn.com if you plan on attending!

Flowers Make This Fall Wedding Spectacular!

The Wellshire would like all brides to remember that fall weddings don't have to be flowerless!  The wedding held in the pavilion this past Friday evening remembered just that!  Towering bouquets adorned each guest table while bouquets of autumn blooms decorated the delicious and simple cake.  Sometimes leaving the decor up to the beauty of what mother nature provides is always the safest and most elegant route!  

Dodds Wealth Management: Wellshire Proud to Host!

Friday night's event for the Dodds Wealth Management Group was a success!  The Wellshire swooped in  to make more food on the fly to accomodate more than the originally ordered food amount.  The beauty of a successful venue for such events is having the flexibility to tend to the guest's immediate needs and sometimes, unexpected conflicts.  http://www.doddswealthmanagement.com/  Wellshire has enjoyed hosting events for this company time and time again.  

Dodd's is a strong company that does honest business.  "Timeless, tough, yet flexible enough to withstand any kind of weather, the company logo, the Ponderosa Pine, represents both a solid company and investment philosophy." This is why Wellshire is proud to be the venue that helps Dodds augment their business!  Thank you Dodds for making Wellshire your preferred venue!  We look forward to your next event. 

Moreton and Company Decorates Beautifully!

Last night Moreton and Company held their 100th Anniversary here at the Wellshire in the beautiful Mountain View Pavilioin.  http://www.moreton.com/ Moreton & Company is a leading insurance broker with a proven history of stability, innovation, and strength in the insurance market. Founded in 1910, Moreton has grown to become the largest privately owned insurance brokerage firm in the Intermountain West.

With navy blue accents against a white backdrop, Moreton enhanced the pavilion and made it a classy affair! With a 150 guests, a personal carving chef, and the beautiful views of the Wellshire golf course, the Mountain View Pavilion has proved to be the perfect room once again!    

Mountain View Pavilion Success!

The Mountain View Pavilion has generated more interest and business this past month than ever.  People are raving about the new structure and how perfect it is for their events.  To date, we have had several weddings, a few charity events, a couple seminars and an anniversary.  The structure gives off an aura of elegance with sweeping views of the golf course and Rocky Mountains.  LED lighting can be changed to match the colors of your event, giving that extra flair to dazzle the guests.  The A/C has worked wonderfully for those super hot days when guests wanted to feel like they were outdoors yet have the comfort of a nice cool room. 

Stop in to see if the pavilion could be the destination for your next event! 

  

Brazillian Cherrywood Floor in Pavilion

The Wellshire has installed beautiful Brazillian Cherrywood flooring in the new Mountain View Pavilion!  this flooring goes perfect with any event and adds that extra elegance to weddings and ceremonies.  The floor was installed last week.  Please stop on by to see this beautiful new edition and to book your next event!     

The New Mountain View Pavilion!!!

LED Lights: The Beauty of Tent Lights

Wellshire's new Mountain View Pavilion will soon have LED lights installed behind its silk draped ceiling liners.  LED lights are the newest rage for weddings and special events!  They can be set to almost any color palette to give your day that extra "WOW" factor.  When  it's time to boogie on the dance floor, these fun amenities will make your party even more memorable! 

Wellshire is very excited to be able to offer these gorgeous illuminations to you and your guests.  Installation completion is due next week!  So come on by and ask for a tour of the facility and a fun light show that could be part of your next special day! 

Kickoff in the Mountain View Pavilion

The first event to mark the kickoff in the Mountain View Pavilion will be held Friday, August 13th!  Wellshire is very excited to have HealthSet http://www.healthset.org/ celebrate its "Annual Anniversary Event: Cocktails! Comedy! Compassion!" in the Mountain View Pavilion.  HealthSet is a non-profit organization sponsored by Centura Health that provides low-income elderly ways to live independently.  With almost 200 in attendance, this will be a great first run for the new pavilion.  The night will include dinner, a comedy improv performance and lots of cocktails! 

Wellshire is proud to be the venue of such a special philanthropic event.  Wellshire would also like to thank the HealthSet crew and all of their hard work in making this a fun first event for our newest remodeled outdoor space!    

Mountain View Pavilion

The Mountain View Pavilion has been erected and the progress of the first phase of construction is almost complete!  The famous Wellshire lamp posts now line the new front entrance as well as the Mountain Vew Pavilion patio and ceremony site.  Perennials, annuals and fresh sod will be planted to mark the finish of the Mountain View Pavilion grounds.  Inside the glass enclosed tent, there will be state of the art LED lighting tucked behind silk draped ceilings adorned with classic chandeliers.  Wellshire is proud to present this new edition and we look forward to its "grand opening" later this month. 

 

        

Bridalize and New Found Friends

Wellshire has partnered with Bridalize Boutique http://www.bridalizedenver.com/, denver's newest wedding planning boutique which is completely complimentary to the brides-to-be and their wedding parties!  This stylish boutique houses all of the hottest new vendors, wedding planners, venues and musicians and assists couples in choosing the right professionals for their special day.

Some of Wellshire's new friends from the Bridalize network include:

Susan Chicovsky- Wedding Officient  http://www.marriagemakers.net/
Preston Utly- Photography http://www.prestonutley.com/
Mark Hayes- Photography http://markhayesphotography.com/
Kretice A. Crowson - Co-Owner and Planner with Mountain Occasions http://www.mountainoccasions.com/
Evette Goldstein- Calligraphist/Artist  prettywriting.com
Lisa Fallon-Personal Gift Specialist  with It's a Gift  http://www.itsagiftbylisa.com/

These professionals come highly recommended and the Wellshire would like to say "thank you" to these individuals for welcoming Wellshire into the wedding industry family! 

Wellshire Construction Underway

Wellshire Mountain View Pavilion

8/2/2010

Construction for the new Mountain View Pavilion at the Wellshire Event Center is underway.  The new addition is a 250 person all glass enclosed structure that sits right on the 18th green, perfect for any wedding, reunion, corporate event or special occasion!  The pavilion provides all of the outdoor charm with easy protection in case of inclement weather...perfect for Colorado any time of year.  With French doors leading into the original Onyx Lounge, guests will have easy access to meander the stately history of the original Wellshire building.       

Work has been done by Saunders Construction http://www.saundersci.com/ and is due for completion soon!  New landscaping and beautiful gardens will be added to complete the addition for the season.  If you are looking to plan a special event or wedding, this pavilion is just the right space for you and your guests to enjoy the grandeur and history of Denver!