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A $20 million renovation program for Cheyenne Mountain Resort & Conference Center has been announced for this Benchmark Hospitality International property located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This will be the first renovation for the 25 year old conference center, which is expected to encompass nearly the entire venue. The Denver-based company, Ricca + Newmark Design, has been engaged to create the resort’s new interiors, and completion is scheduled for spring 2011

“We are thrilled to announce this renovation program for our exceptional resort,” said Laura Neumann, General Manager of the property and Vice President at Benchmark.

The new interiors for Cheyenne have been described as refreshing and crisp, emphasizing the breathtaking views of Colorado’s Cheyenne Mountain -- the resort’s namesake -- from the outside in, engaging the guest in total immersion experience.  Dramatic nature-inspired artwork, plush textiles, and a rich color palette will add visual interest and leave a lasting impression within the renovated spaces.  Unique furniture design, fabricated with hand-finished precision, will create a refined and luxurious feeling to each room.

The renovation has already begun in the resort's Mountain View Restaurant Terrace, in which a 15-foot fire pit has been installed for group and social gatherings.  The Terrace, which features striking views of Cheyenne Mountain, has also received luxurious new teak lounge furnishings to enhance the guest experience and comfort.  Included in this phase of the renovation are additional public areas of the resort:  Pool, Sundance Terrace, Grand Rivers Terrace, Cheyenne Kids Club facilities, the Will Rogers Lounge and the resort’s Pineview Restaurant.  Special care is being taken to ensure the renovation program is unobtrusive to guests of the resort. 

Cheyenne’s conference center spaces, features over 40,000 square feet of specially designed, IACC-certified meeting space, will be refurbished with new floor and wall treatments, in addition to specialized furnishings. The Conference Center includes
38 dedicated conference rooms and  a tiered amphitheater. Updated meeting support technology will be installed throughout the center as part of the renovation. 

“Our team strives to deliver the best, most anticipatory service possible each day,” added Neumann. “We are so pleased that we will once again have a superb physical plant to match this level of service our guests have come to expect of our award-winning team.”