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Learn a little about Phil and Lucie, and Ken and Carol!!
 What
did you do before buying this B&B?
Phil spent 17 years in a wholesale jewelry business, and 14 years in relationship marketing with Excel Communications. Lucie helped raise 3 sons and 1 daughter, while staying booked as a top hairstylist in Dallas. She sure is prepared to greet guests, and prepare fabulous meals, with all that experience!
What motivated you to buy a B&B?
We were just ready for change in life. Our careers had prepared us for
this new venture, as serving others comes naturally to us both. Having
lived in the Mountains from '93-'97, we missed that fresh mountain air,
and unsurpassed scenery.
About the Managers
After Lucie and I served guests personally for 2 ½ years, we turned the management over to good friends, Ken and Carol Garard. They have successfully rasied the service bar another level, and that pleases us. With years of experience in serving guests in the hospitality industry, and owning and operating a very popular coffee house in Ouray, they are quite prepared. You’ll enjoy the huge breakfast, and the quality time with them over wine or a glass of beer, as Ken shares all about the mountain trails, wildflowers, and folklore. We have found that not only do all the locals love them, our guests keeping extending one more day, and then just one more day, and booking return trips. We love them, along with the staff they have assembled, and you will feel right at home. The Black Bear Manor may be a Hotel Bed and Breakfast, but you’ll feel like you are visiting friends.
Why Ouray, and why Black Bear Manor?
We named it the Black Bear Manor for all the Black Bears who get too comfortable on the streets of Ouray, and for the “ on the edge” BlackBear Pass. As for Ouray, it is known as "Little Switzerland of America", and once you've been here, you'll quickly understand why. You'll not want to leave, and even may book your next trip in before you leave. When Carol and staff finish spoiling you, all comes clear. The area may be the most beautiful in all of North America, what ever season you choose to visit. The attitude of the locals here is different, and more slow-paced. It's said that folks here live on Rocky Mountain time. Everyone lives more outdoors, and comes in only to sleep (sometimes). This slow pace, and fun way to live is contagious, and even if you can't reside here, you may manage to take a little of it back home with you. The BlackBearManor and the area offers so much to do, summer, winter or fall, including world class skiing nearby in Telluride, jeeping high elevation trails, hiking, biking, fishing, fall foliage viewing, or just sitting in the Hot Springs, while snow falls on your head. Pine-scented mountain air is unbeatable. You'll see!
The property has been very popular for years, formerly known as the Damn Yankee Country Inn, with repeat guests. Many of the rooms are the largest in Ouray, and after our redecorating, some of the nicest. The highlight of Black Bear Manor is the 3rd floor observatory living room (possibly the highest in Ouray), where you can see from windows on 3 sides the majestic mountain tops. This observatory view for the fireworks on New Years Eve and the 4th of July is the best! Mother deer and her fawns walk daily thru the side yard, without fear. Leave your fear home too. Come have fun!! 
What's the worst part for people coming to Ouray and Black Bear
Manor?
For sure, having to leave after your stay. Thinking about going back to life’s daily routine, with traffic and all, can almost depress a guest! They sure can't get this pampering back home. “Time warp” may be a good description. At least they will feel good about the value we provide here at Black Bear Manor.
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