A Cause Worth Supporting!

The Castle Marne B&B proudly supports a worthy cause called "Magic Moments". 

Above: Full cast of Magic Moments in the show "Cactus Flats"

 Scene from "All This & World War ll"

 Rehearsal

 Ed Reinhart in "All This & World War ll"

 Frank. is that a chicken in your holding?

 More rehearsal

 Scene from "All This & World War ll"

 Back stage

Director KQ.  "Great Job!"

Magic Moments is a non-profit organization that produces an annual musical theater production and integrates able-bodied persons with those with physical and developmental disabilities into the total performing cast.  One of our main goals is to raise community awareness of the special gifts of persons with physical and developmental disabilities and provide our diverse cast an opportunity to give back to our community through theatrical performance.  Most of our production cast and crew are volunteers who come from all over the Denver metropolican area.  http://www.magicmomentsinc.org/

The Castle Marne family, the Feher-Peikers and the Peikers donate our time and talents to help bring this annual show to life.  Three months of rehearsals every weekend and late nights, over two hundred cast and crew, able-bodied and special needs actors, singers and dancers come together to share the thrill of a live performance and bask in the glow of love for the craft.    

After 27 years, Magic Moments has a new home.   Our performances will be held at Kent Denver on March 22nd through 25th, 2012 in the Anschuetz Family Theater.  http://www.magicmomentsinc.org/

Because we rely on grants, corporate and patron sponsors, donations, etc. to produce this annual show, we are looking for someone to underwrite our cast party by providing baked goods, coffee/punch, etc.  If you or someone you know loves community theater and can help please visit our web-site listed above.

On behalf of the Castle Marne B&B family and all the families in Magic Moments, we look forward to sharing the Magic of Magic Moments with you this March!   Check out this review from "The Denver Post".  http://www.denverpost.com/theater/ci_8401308

Bravo!

Recipe of the Month: Baked Breakfast Burritos

We recently had a request for our famous baked breakfast burritos. Our guests love this southwestern entree every time we serve it. Here's our simple but delicious recipe:

Two cans of black, pinto, or kidney beans, or refried beans
Can of corn, chopped chilies, finely chopped onion, chopped green pepper (optional)
Eight 5-inch tortillas
Grated Cheddar cheese


4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
Dash hot sauce (we like Cholula)


Grease 12x17 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350. Mix together the beans and any other fillings (corn, chilies, etc.) till well blended. Put about a 1/3 cup of the bean filling in the center of each tortilla and top with about 2 Tbsp. grated cheese. Roll each tortilla up and arrange them seamside down in the prepared pan.

In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, flour, garlic salt, and hot sauce, and whisk until smooth. Pour the mixture over the tortillas and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and return to the oven until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

"Operation Muffin Drop" in it's 3rd year!

It's that time of year again, time to pack up hundreds of yummy muffins and mail them off to America's troops in Afghanistan.   We've got almond muffins, egg nog muffins, apple spice, pumpkin chocolate chip, strawberry-banana, blueberry muffins and more.  Makes my mouth water just writing these words. 

The family and staff of Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast have been baking for weeks preparing a little taste of home in every bite.   It's our pleasure to share our muffins.  If you'd like to participate in this year's "Operation Muffin Drop" call Melissa.  We'll include some of your home baked goodies in our mailing.  303-331-0621 

Thinking of tying the Knot in a Victorian Castle? Look no further...

Castle Marne is a great place to get married!

Ever dream of exchanging your vows in a historic Victorian Castle?  Castle Marne is the perfect place to be married.  Below are a few photos of a lovely wedding held here last month.

Tom and Julie Seaba invited 15 very special guests to join them in celebrating their wedding.

Julie had a  cake with the top layer Yellow Cake with Raspberry filling

and Chocolate Cake with German Chocolate filling.

Her bouquet was long stemmed Calla Lilies with ivory ribbon

Tom and Julie make it official.

Her beautiful bouquet with some of the Castle's silver in the background

The Castle Marne can accommodate a small intimate elopement with just the two of you or go as high as 35 for a stand-up cocktail reception.  

For  more information on weddings in Castle Marne, give us a call.  Melissa and her professional staff are eager to assist you in planning and celebrating your perfect wedding.  303-331-0621, 1800-92MARNE.

Celebrate the Holidays with Afternoon Tea at Castle Marne B&B

Imagine Christmas carols in the background, the aroma of fresh baked scones filling the air, you are surrounded by vintage Christmas lights and decorations all while nibbling on tasty finger sandwiches at a truly Victorian Afternoon Tea at the Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast.

The Castle serves Afternoon Tea everyday, year around, but there's something special about sipping piping hot tea in a Victorian Castle at Christmas time.  Give us a call, space is limited.  We'll be keeping the decorations up until Sunday January, 8th if you can't join us sooner.  303-331-0621

Merry Christmas!

Tasty Christmas Morning Muffins

Planning your Christmas menu?  This is a great recipe for Christmas morning breakfast.  Make the batter ahead and bake off as you need to.

Eggnog Muffins


1 egg beaten
1/3 c. canola oil
3/4 eggnog ( Silk brand Eggnog works beautifully for those who cannot tolerate milk)
1/4 c. rum

2c. flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
2/3 c. sugar

1 t. nutmeg to sprinkle on top of the muffins.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a small bowl stir together beaten egg, oil, eggnog and rum then set aside.  Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a medium-size bowl.  Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg mixture.  Mix together just until dry ingredients are moistened.  Spray mini muffin pans.  Fill the cups with the muffin batter 3/4 full and sprinkle the tops with the nutmeg.  Bake approximately 15-20 minutes or until the tops are lightly brown.

Makes 36 mini-muffins.  Enjoy!

Denver East High School does it again!

Congratulations to the East High School "We the People" Constitutional Scholar Team.

Congratulations to the East High School "We the People" Constitutional Scholar Team.  Our Constitutional Scholars won the Colorado State Championship yesterday, December 12, 2011, at the Colorado State Capital.  Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast extends our congratulations to the whole team and specifically to our own Louie J., Castle Marne Innkeeper and junior at East High School for winning this prestigious competition.   We are proud of each of our scholars, along with their coach, Mr. Mark Thalhofer, as they head to Washington D.C. in April to compete in the National "We the People" Competition. East Angels, you ROCK!