The Alma Haberdashery Book of Magic
Places Dark & Magical
The old gravestones of Buckskin Cemetery dot a beautiful, steep hillside at the base of large pine and aspen trees.
The last remaining vestige of the once prosperous town of Buckskin Joe, Colorado, the cemetery graves hold the remains of many miners and their families such as Thomas Fahey, the restless bones of J. Dawson Hidgepath and possible even the legendary Silverheels.
History indicates that while Silverheels was performer and dancehall girl who’s real name was never known, she risked her own health and safety to nurse and care for those in her community who were in need and suffering from smallpox during a lethal outbreak in the winter of 1861. When it was discovered that she had vanished mysteriously from her home in the aftermath of the epidemic, it is believed that - at the least, she suffered from severe scarring and embarrassing disfigurement of her face when she herself became infected, while others fear that she ultimately succumbed to death from the virus herself.
To this day, members of the community claim to have seen the ghost-like presence of a heavily veiled woman, dressed all in black walking through the Buckskin Cemetery, the silver heels of her old shoes tinkling on the gravel of the pathways.
Pro Tip:
If you can plan your visit in October, the local Historical Society offers evening ghost tours of the Cemetery featuring local lore and dark tales. An additional fun fact, the antique scythe hanging in our home was used as a prop in these tours for over 22 years!
Buckskin Cemetery
The old gravestones of Buckskin Cemetery dot a beautiful, steep hillside at the base of large pine and aspen trees.
The last remaining vestige of the once prosperous town of Buckskin Joe, Colorado, the cemetery graves hold the remains of many miners and their families such as Thomas Fahey, the restless bones of J. Dawson Hidgepath and possible even the legendary Silverheels.
History indicates that while Silverheels was performer and dancehall girl who’s real name was never known, she risked her own health and safety to nurse and care for those in her community who were in need and suffering from smallpox during a lethal outbreak in the winter of 1861. When it was discovered that she had vanished mysteriously from her home in the aftermath of the epidemic, it is believed that - at the least, she suffered from severe scarring and embarrassing disfigurement of her face when she herself became infected, while others fear that she ultimately succumbed to death from the virus herself.
To this day, members of the community claim to have seen the ghost-like presence of a heavily veiled woman, dressed all in black walking through the Buckskin Cemetery, the silver heels of her old shoes tinkling on the gravel of the pathways.
Pro Tip:
If you can plan your visit in October, the local Historical Society offers evening ghost tours of the Cemetery featuring local lore and dark tales. An additional fun fact, the antique scythe hanging in our home was used as a prop in these tours for over 22 years!
At the top of Park Hill Road on the NW side is a parking area for a small cluster of National Forest hiking trails. FS Trail 10A is named “Hangin’ Tree Trail”.
These beautiful trails feature fun, rolling forest tracks perfect for mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. But our favorite part of adventuring in this area are the the number of special treasures, trees and strange surprises that you may stumble upon. Tap out a tune on the Music tree, hang an ornament on the Christmas tree or leave an offering at the Bone tree when you find her.
Enjoy these special places but please be aware that they should all be treated with respect and never damaged or abused as they are very sacred spaces for many in our community.
Park Hill Road
Park Hill RoadAt the top of Park Hill Road on the NW side is a parking area for a small cluster of National Forest hiking trails. FS Trail 10A is named “Hangin’ Tree Trail”.
These beautiful trails feature fun, rolling forest tracks perfect for mountain biking, hiking, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. But our favorite part of adventuring in this area are the the number of special treasures, trees and strange surprises that you may stumble upon. Tap out a tune on the Music tree, hang an ornament on the Christmas tree or leave an offering at the Bone tree when you find her.
Enjoy these special places but please be aware that they should all be treated with respect and never damaged or abused as they are very sacred spaces for many in our community.
Danish Artist Thomas Dambo created this happy, little (15 foot tall! ) fellow who has become a much loved member of the Breckenridge community.
Park in the free parking lot behind the Breckenridge Ice Arena, enjoy a short walk up the well marked, shady Trollstigen Trail and find Isak Heartstone sitting guard over the town.
ProTip:
There are little benches at the base of Isak’s perch, perfect for a little picnic. Consider packing a tasty snack or grabbing a tasty charcuterie board from The Cheese Shop of Breckenridge and enjoying a nibble while you enjoy the sculpture and people watching.
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Isak Heartstone
Danish Artist Thomas Dambo created this happy, little (15 foot tall! ) fellow who has become a much loved member of the Breckenridge community.
Park in the free parking lot behind the Breckenridge Ice Arena, enjoy a short walk up the well marked, shady Trollstigen Trail and find Isak Heartstone sitting guard over the town.
ProTip:
There are little benches at the base of Isak’s perch, perfect for a little picnic. Consider packing a tasty snack or grabbing a tasty charcuterie board from The Cheese Shop of Breckenridge and enjoying a nibble while you enjoy the sculpture and people watching.
Delicious Cocktails
Our favorite places around for adult beverages.
Fairplay’s own distillery offers tasty cocktails and a unique prohibition era mining town ambience.
Pro Tip:
Consider grabbing to-go food from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoying it at the distillery with the cocktail of your choosing.
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Snitching Lady Distillery
500 Front StFairplay’s own distillery offers tasty cocktails and a unique prohibition era mining town ambience.
Pro Tip:
Consider grabbing to-go food from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoying it at the distillery with the cocktail of your choosing.
The best brewery in Breckenridge. Period. Awesome beer, fun environment, and great events. Their seasonal Green Chili Pale Ale - YUMMM!
They allow furry friends so be prepared to get your fill of watching puppy playtime while you’re there.
Pro Tip:
Skip the food trailer out front and opt for delivery directly to the brewery from Northside Pizza. (The Shredded Ribeye Sandwich is DELICIOUS!)
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Broken Compass Brewery & Tap House
68 Continental CtThe best brewery in Breckenridge. Period. Awesome beer, fun environment, and great events. Their seasonal Green Chili Pale Ale - YUMMM!
They allow furry friends so be prepared to get your fill of watching puppy playtime while you’re there.
Pro Tip:
Skip the food trailer out front and opt for delivery directly to the brewery from Northside Pizza. (The Shredded Ribeye Sandwich is DELICIOUS!)
Craving delicious drinks but don’t want to drive as far as Breckenridge?
Only 11 miles from the Alma Haberdashery, this beautiful restaurant and bar offers delicious cocktails that can be enjoyed from a seat on the grand deck that looks out over a gorgeous view of the peaks.
Skip the drive back and forth to Breckenridge, dealing with all the people, and paying for parking - pop in at the Myla Rose!
Pro tip:
Sit at the railing to get an unobstructed view of those peaks and valleys.
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Myla Rose Saloon
4192 CO-9Craving delicious drinks but don’t want to drive as far as Breckenridge?
Only 11 miles from the Alma Haberdashery, this beautiful restaurant and bar offers delicious cocktails that can be enjoyed from a seat on the grand deck that looks out over a gorgeous view of the peaks.
Skip the drive back and forth to Breckenridge, dealing with all the people, and paying for parking - pop in at the Myla Rose!
Pro tip:
Sit at the railing to get an unobstructed view of those peaks and valleys.
Mid-week this little place has the dark and classy feel of a classic speakeasy with an great selection of sipping scotch and bourbon and great bluesy tunes.
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Oscar's of Breckenridge
105 North Main StreetMid-week this little place has the dark and classy feel of a classic speakeasy with an great selection of sipping scotch and bourbon and great bluesy tunes.
Food scene
Craving tasty food and drinks but don’t want to drive as far as Breckenridge?
Only 11 miles from the Alma Haberdashery, this beautiful restaurant offers tasty food and delicious cocktails that can be enjoyed from a seat on the grand deck that looks out over a gorgeous view of the peaks.
Skip the drive back and forth to Breckenridge, dealing with all the people, and paying for parking - pop in at the Myla Rose!
Pro tip: Start off with a plate of the gourmet deviled eggs - they are delicious!
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Myla Rose Saloon
4192 CO-9Craving tasty food and drinks but don’t want to drive as far as Breckenridge?
Only 11 miles from the Alma Haberdashery, this beautiful restaurant offers tasty food and delicious cocktails that can be enjoyed from a seat on the grand deck that looks out over a gorgeous view of the peaks.
Skip the drive back and forth to Breckenridge, dealing with all the people, and paying for parking - pop in at the Myla Rose!
Pro tip: Start off with a plate of the gourmet deviled eggs - they are delicious!
This restraint is tucked into the village at the base of Breckenridge, it can be a little tricky to find, but it’s well worth the effort. Friday - Sunday this restaurant offers a make-your-own Bloody Mary Bar and the best Brunch in town. (The Chicken and Waffles Benedict is to die for!)
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BoLD Restaurant and Bar
505 S Main StThis restraint is tucked into the village at the base of Breckenridge, it can be a little tricky to find, but it’s well worth the effort. Friday - Sunday this restaurant offers a make-your-own Bloody Mary Bar and the best Brunch in town. (The Chicken and Waffles Benedict is to die for!)
The fried chicken tacos and the chorizo queso with cashew salsa - yummm!
Pro Tip:
Great happy hour snacks and drinks and discounted tacos on Tuesdays.
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Sancho Tacos
520 S Main StThe fried chicken tacos and the chorizo queso with cashew salsa - yummm!
Pro Tip:
Great happy hour snacks and drinks and discounted tacos on Tuesdays.
This tasty restaurant is known for the chef’s international fusion creations, made with locally sourced buffalo, trout, duck and more.
The menu changes monthly and the food is always tasty and unique.
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Ember
106 E Adams AveThis tasty restaurant is known for the chef’s international fusion creations, made with locally sourced buffalo, trout, duck and more.
The menu changes monthly and the food is always tasty and unique.