Bauer's Spruce Island Chalets

History

The property for the chalets was purchased in the lates1940's by Maurice and Mildred Bauer, who had owned lodging in Aurora, Colorado. It took them two years to prepare their Evergreen, CO property and to build the first lodging building. while they lived in the original cabin on the property. That cabin is now the Willows cottage. The first building was a duplex with two one-bedroom units. The following years Mr. Bauer built the Ponderosa and Blue Spruce Chalets. They then purchased the Kinnikinnik property, which is now the manager's unit and office. In the 1970's The Bauer's sold the property to their daughter Maureen and her husband Paul Harrison, who operated the chalets until 1995. At that time the current owners, The Retterer family, purchased the property. During the 16 years the Retterers have owned and operated the inn, they have made some improvements including the large play structure, two studios. and a remodel of the interior of the original Willows cottage.

Specialties

Bauer's Spruce Island Chalets is a 12 acre resort in Evergreen, Colorado offering daily and extended stay accommodations in our three 3-4 bedroom chalets as well as 0ne-bedroom condos and Studios. All have fully equipped kitchens. Larger units have wood-burning fireplaces. The cabins surround a grassy picnic area adjoining the pond and creek. There is a playground on Spruce Island. Great for Family Reunions, weddings or just to get Far Away From It All! But we're only 2 miles from the charming town of Evergreen with a variety of restaurants, art galleries and live music venues. Bauer's Spruce Island Chalets is a continuously operating family business that began in 1950.