10/20/2026
Step inside the storied world of the American frontier this fall: on November 1st, Holly Arnold Kinney takes the stage for an exclusive lecture series, bringing decades of Western history, flavor, and tradition to life.
Growing up inside a full-scale adobe replica of an 1830s fur trading post, Holly was truly destined to protect that heritage. As the daughter of founders Sam and Elizabeth Arnold, she spent her youth immersed in the early West. When the pivotal moment came to carry that torch forward, it was her husband, Jeremy Kinney, who championed her step into leadership—reminding her that The Fort was her birthright and legacy, offering the steadfast support she needed to take the reins.
Over decades at the helm of The Fort Restaurant, Holly elevated her family’s landmark into an internationally celebrated destination—from hosting world heads of state during the 1997 Summit of the Eight to earning her induction into the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame.
Beyond her storied restaurant leadership, Holly is an acclaimed cookbook author, culinary historian, and the passionate founder of the Tesoro Cultural Center, preserving Southwestern, Hispanic, and Native American heritage through education and artisan markets.
Mark your calendars for November 1st to hear firsthand from the woman who lived the history—reserve your seat and celebrate an extraordinary Western legacy! 🥂🦬
Purchase LUNCH Lecture, https://tinyurl.com/HLSHollyLunch
Purchase DINNER Lecture, https://tinyurl.com/HSLHollyDinner
