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O N T H E C OV E R Colorado sandstone and heavy timbers complement the extensive patios and decks of this sevenbedroom single-family home. Flagstone terraces and walkways offer ample spots to capture views of Sawatch Mountain. For more information contact Matt or Kathy Iverson at Slifer Smith & Frampton. 970.569.2104 vailrealestate.com

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t’s summertime, and life is meant to be lived outside. For some, that means creating a new space in away from it all.

Others prefer to spend their time in the garden. And still others throw open the doors and host a party in the backyard.

Everybody wants to take advantage of the summer sun.

And that extends to visitors, as well as those interested in purchasing a second home in the Vail Valley. As National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun explains, continued job growth nationwide will increase confidence in all areas that may boost the Vail Valley due to the diversity of buyer in this local market. Lots of people are interested in moving to Eagle County, and it can be competitive, since the inventory is limited. So enlist the guidance and experience of a REALTOR. Our organization, its members and partners exist to provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive options for clients and their real estate needs for both primary and secondary residences as well as rental properties. And nobody knows the local market like we do.

Enjoy the season,

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Editor WREN BOVA Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD Art Director CARLY ARNOLD Advertising Director - Real Estate ERIC BURGUND Account Director KAREN SUING National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG Ad Services Coordinator KRYSTAL BRUNELL Photo Editor CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT Design Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA

Photo by Ric Stovall

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Advertising Production & Design ASHLEY DETMERING, AUSTIN WINTERS, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MALISA SAMSEL, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors KIMBERLY NICOLET TI, KIM FULLER, TRACI J. MACNAMARA, SHAUNA FARNELL, KELLI HOLTZ, RIC STOVALL

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18 8 DESIGN & STYLE

Unique finds for the home.

12 FACTS & FIGURES

A quick look at home trends.

26 FACES & PLACES

Tree houses for adults help people ‘get away from it all.’

18 ROCK ON!

Design and build a beautiful rock garden.

22 BEFORE & AFTER

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Working with clients from afar, LKW Design Associates completely transforms a Vail condo.

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42 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

55 SUMMER ENTERTAINING

44 MARKET REPORT

62 SERVICE DIRECTORY

30 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

14 LIFE IN THE TREES

Around town at parties, events and more.

Five Questions with Alisa Galehr of Elements, A Day Spa.

34 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

A former railroad and mining town, Minturn has a life of its own.

40 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

A new residential development in Eagle offers savings with energy efficiency.

Beauty, privacy, convenience and buildable qualities make this lot the perfect choice.

National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun talks about market recovery and how it applies to the Vail Valley.

51 THE FOREST’S FLOOR

Wood floor trends are steering clear of dark and heavy; instead, they’re embracing the light.

Local chefs recommend cooking — and eating — out of doors.

An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORS®.

64 THE VIEW

Bachelor Gulch is in full bloom.

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Fine Details FIGURAL ART becomes

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ow that warmer weather is finally here, make the most of it both inside and out. Outdoor entertaining is a must during our short summer season but can be challenging with unpredictable weather.

Incorporating decorative elements like vases and serving platters makes your space tres chic — just make sure they can withstand the elements if left outside. Or perhaps consider serving pieces that can easily move from indoors to out. Bar carts, on wheels of course, are an easy solution to effective outdoor entertaining. And should the weather make that turn for the worse, make sure you have back-up entertainment inside. Something as simple as baking cookies or your favorite board game will keep the party alive.

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Golden Hue BLOWN GLASS CREATES A WHIMSICAL

look in the “Bubbles” piece. Below, twisted, solid brass twigs on the Palmetto centerpiece make a cradle that holds the simple yet elegant brass and bronze bowl. Both by Arteriors.

Bake Shop ADD AN ELEMENT OF FUN with ceramic cake-inspired sculptures.

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Simple Sophistication THE RANKIN TRAY is a modern piece with a diagonal divider. The Ridley Cloche’s mouth-blown glass conical bell sits on a natural wooden base. The irregular faceted sections on the surface of the Rudd Vase have polished edges. All from Arteriors.

High Style THE RUPERT BAR CART is a classic Deco statement piece: this bar features two shelves floating between parallel circles.

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ABOUT KELLI HOLTZ, A.S.I.D. | Kelli Holtz has enjoyed living and working in the Vail Valley as an Interior Designer since 2003. She creates unique interior spaces and is passionate about all facets of design. Kelli can be reached at kelli@holtzdesignstudio.com

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FACTS & FIGURES

BACKYARD FAVORITE: HIGH-TECH PULLED PORK

S TAYI N G DOWN –More than 40 percent of new homes have master suites downstairs, a 15 percent increase over a de cade ago.

CHANGE IT UP GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS CAN REPLACE THEIR LAWNS WITH LIVING PATIOS, DECORATIVE LANDSCAPING OR FLOWERBEDS.

BUILDING BOOM

Planting edibles, such as vegetables and fruit trees

P O P U L A R F E AT U R E S, ACCO R D I N G T O B U I L D E R S A N D R E M O D E L E R S W H O C AT E R T O T H E B A B Y B O O M G E N E R AT I O N HOME OFFICES Some boomers are choosing to work past 65, but want flexibility.

Water features

TECH/MEDIA CENTERS Tech-savvy consumers want top-of-the-line amenities.

WIDER DOORS AND HALLWAYS Design a home that’s livable now, but can accommodate wheelchairs or walkers in the future.

Adding barnyard elements, such as chicken houses and beehives

BETTER LIGHTING/BIGGER WINDOWS The need for more lighting increases as people age, and natural light is ideal.

FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS Many people prefer to avoid going up and down stairs.

EASY EXTERIORS/LANDSCAPING Maintenance-free exteriors are a bonus for people who no longer enjoy landscaping chores.

Outdoor fabrics that look like indoor fabrics Higher quality items, less bling

FLEX SPACE Design a room that serves one function now, but can convert easily when needs change.

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SOURCES: FORBES, BARBECUEBIBLE.COM, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOMEBUILDERS, HGTV

Backyard barbecues go the way of smartphones with high-tech electronics, says barbecue guru Steven Raichlen. He says we will want “thermocouple meat probes and remote thermometers to tell us the exact internal temperature of our prime ribs or pork loins… Digitally operated micro-blowers to regulate the temperature of a Big Green Egg or Weber Smokey Mountain to the precise degree.”

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LIFE IN THE TREES Tree houses for adults help people ‘get away from it all’

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the higher perspective, the sense of freedom you feel being “above it all,” even the gentle sway, reminding you to remain both flexible and strong in prevailing winds.

Tree houses have captivated the imaginations of adults and kids for generations.

But these days, tree houses have evolved into structural works of art themselves. And they’re not just for kids.

More and more adults are building tree houses as meditation spaces, art studios and even offices. Though they include similar elements to a child’s tree house, the adult versions usually involve insulation, electricity, heat and even plumbing or a composting toilet, so people can use it year-round. (Usually adding a kitchen bounces it over the top, in terms of building codes, which then consider it an additional dwelling.)

“Tree houses are so sophisticated now, more parents are saying ‘we want to use it too,’” says Steve Novy, principal of Green Line Architects. “They use it as a quiet retreat to get away …. Everybody needs a quiet place they can go where there’s not a lot of background noise — no cell phones or TVs. “It’s a closer connection to nature. I think a lot of adults are realizing more and more how great it feels to be away from the house and be able to focus in a place where there are not a lot of interruptions.”

John Griffin, owner of TreeHouse Colorado, recently built a tree house in Evergreen for an artist, who says “she feels more creative in a tree house,” he recounts.

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EVERYBODY NEEDS A QUIET PLACE THEY CAN GO WHERE THERE’S NOT A LOT OF BACKGROUND NOISE — NO CELL PHONES OR TVS.” “They’re just uplifting,” Novy says. “They’re just rich, and they can be fantastic and crazy and can have strange angles and all sorts of different materials.”

Adult tree houses range from traditional hobbit-looking houses to modern structures shaped like a teardrop or sphere, or boxy designs with horizontal wood flats.

“The sky’s the limit in terms of aesthetics,” Novy says.

Though many adult tree houses include electricity and other comforts of home, part of the enchantment of tree houses involves their affinity toward providing an experience similar to camping.

“It challenges us, because we don’t have all the luxuries, (so we’re) energized by the opportunity to reconnect to who we are, and when you go in a tree house, you can feel it almost exudes that feeling of relaxation,” Novy says.

The High Country doesn’t necessarily lend itself to tree houses as well as regions with more deciduous and hardwood trees, but the high homes are still very attainable here. Builders often add stilts or supports to 16

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Tree houses are a place to unplug.

pines and aspens, especially the latter, which Novy says “you’re taking chances with,” if not adding structural support.

Griffin likes to use cedar or beetle-kill pine to blend in with the environment.

“We try to fit it into the tree(s) so it looks natural

there,” Griffin says.

Another option involves building a high, log structure and connecting it, via a bridge, to an evergreen, which can include a small lookout platform.

No matter the approach or design, tree houses are elements that can add a sense of whimsy

and wonder to busy adult lives.

“Getting up into trees is something people have done for millennia,” Novy says, “to get a better view, where there aren’t any rules per se and you can relax — a place where time slows down, and you focus on your heartbeat, and be yourself.”

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ROCK ON! Design and build a beautiful rock garden

by MARTY JONES

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detail or if you delighted in creating rock gardens as a child, then you’re probably the type of person who will enjoy designing and building a rock garden of adult-sized proportions. But even if you’ve never liked getting your hands dirty, you can still benefit from the color and visual interest that rocks, and the plants that grow well with them, can bring to the areas surrounding your home.

Rock gardens often incorporate perennial plants and differentsized rocks arranged together in a purposeful way along an embankment or a natural slope. Rock gardens can also add natural accents to areas near a home entrance or along a driveway. But before you get started hauling heavy boulders into your yard, consider these essential aspects of any rock garden design and build project: n at u r a l

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a large accent garden, make sure you incorporate labor and equipment costs into your plans.

Build the Base In order to build a naturallooking rock garden, begin by first preparing the area’s soil.

Soften the existing ground, and mix in compost and pea gravel to create an ideal environment for growing plants in and around the rock garden. Compost enriches soil while gravel will help ensure adequate drainage. Look carefully at the rocks you plan on placing in the area, and note any natural

Rock gardens can have integral depth and height, thanks to the rocks.

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Plan the Project Size and Scope Rock gardens can accentuate any landscape, but the size and scope of rock projects can range from small to mighty. In the project planning stages, consider location, budget, labor, and equipment needs. You may choose whatever location suits your landscaping goals, but rock gardens will likely be enjoyed more in higher traffic areas around your home, where you can see them each day.

When building a rock garden, don’t overestimate what you can do by yourself. One cubic foot of granite can weigh around 150 pounds, and even though other rock types such as limestone may be lighter, only small projects can be undertaken alone. So if you want to create

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lines showing the depth at which they may have previously been buried. Soften and amend the soil to a corresponding depth for natural-looking placement.

Save remaining compost and gravel mixture to fill in crevices after rocks have been placed.

Arrange Rocks Angular rocks of one rock type often work well in rock gardens that include a variety of plant colors and textures. Consider choosing rocks covered in lichens for additional visual interest.

Partially bury rocks along naturally occurring soil lines in the soft base you’ve created, and place rocks in anticipation of plant growth. Fill in crevices with extra compost and gravel mixture to create spaces for planting.

If you’re working on a large rock garden, secure equipment and labor assistance. Two people may be able to move

some rocks with a ball cart, but larger projects could require equipment such as backhoes, telehandlers, or skid loaders.

Choose Appropriate Plants Plants that adapt well to small spaces will likely grow well in rock gardens, as will plants that grow successfully in low-water conditions. Water often drains quickly from rocky areas, and plant growth can be restricted by the spaces between rocks. Plants that grow less than a foot high can also be planted around rock gardens or in larger gaps between rocks.

Within these plant size and type suggestions, select plants based on the garden’s aspect and location.

Choose plants that grow well in full sun, for example, if the garden receives no shade. Many types of alpine plants and groundcovers are suited for rock gardens, including Ice Plant (Delosperma), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum varieties),

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PHOTOS COURTESY COLORADO ALPINES & WILDFLOWER FARM

After the first year, rock gardens require little care.

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Creeping Speedwell (Veronica varieties), Creeping Phlox (such as Phlox sublata), and others suited for your garden’s aspect and location. Create spaces in the soil between rocks, and bury the plant’s roots, covering them with any leftover compost mixture; use tools such as a weeding blade or trowel to help create space and cover roots.

Care for Your Creation Once planted in a rock garden, many plants simply need water and sunlight to grow, as they would in any other location. New rock garden plants may need

extra watering in the first year or two until they get more established. Take care to remove weeds so that the roots of new plants can get established. In the autumn months, cut back perennial plants that die to the ground, but leave woody perennials intact during the winter months, as you would with plants in other garden areas. Many types of compact plants appropriate for rock gardens don’t need to be pruned in the autumn months, so you can simply wait through the winter to enjoy them when they reappear in the spring.

Rock gardens can turn difficultto-maintain landscapes into places of stunning natural beauty or simply add smile-worthy details to the areas around your home. The effort you put into designing and building a rock garden can also be enjoyed for years to come as color-popping perennial plants mature within the spaces you’ve created.

Marty Jones is the owner and manager of Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm in Edwards. Marty has lived in the Vail area since 1973, and his work with Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm has inspired extraordinary landscapes and gardens in the Vail Valley and beyond. Marty can be reached at marty@thewildflowerfarm.com.

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2414 Elliott Ranch Road • Vail A rare opportunity to customize this quintessential Colorado homestead just 2.5 miles from Vail Village. Over two acres of land on the banks of Gore Creek; space to build a single-family home and enjoy the charming historic cabin as a guest cottage/bunk house. Come walk the land and see the options this unique parcel offers—gold medal fishing outside your door, and no Town of Vail transfer tax!

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DESIGN

BEFORE & AFTER

Working with clients from afar, LKW Design Associates completely transform a Vail condo

by KIM FULLER

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“sight unseen” project always takes a special sense of client-based trust for a design team, and an even more diligent line of communication with that client.

LKW Design Associates in Edwards recently worked on a new condo acquired by a young family from Mexico. Since the clients could not make it out to Colorado to oversee the project, the design firm created digital design presentations and computer renderings for approval.

“The family had big design goals with a clear idea of the budget they could invest in the property,” says Kayce Newell, principal designer and co-owner of LKW Design.

The Vail property had not

been updated since it was built in 1973. All the fixed finishes were straight out of the 1970s — beige-colored everything, adorned by kitschy art, flower patterns and quilts.

LKW’s clients were looking to make the space “updated and warm” to create a true mountain retreat.

One major goal in the project was to upgrade and enlarge the fourth guest bedroom to create a luxurious master suite.

“The challenge in this request was little available square footage to achieve this goal, and the limitations on moving electrical and plumbing due

to budget,” explains Jamie Critchlow, principal designer and co-owner of the design firm.

To stay within budget, the master suite was created using the square footage from an adjacent loft so the existing plumbing would not have to be moved. When a structural wall was discovered, however, an additional redesign was required to create entry into the master bath from the attached hallway.

“The finished master suite,

PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY GAVIN

The remodel includes a complete overhaul of the ‘70s-era furnishings and design.

NORTHWOODS A14 SKI-IN SKI-OUT ELEGANCE

2710 Square Feet | 5 bedroom | 4.5 bathroom

This elegant mountain contemporary, 5 bedroom ski in/ski out Northwoods home was completely rebuilt by Beck Building & JF Enterprise Inc.. Only the highest level of materials and finishes were chosen by the current owners and Greenauer Design Group.

Many standout upgrades have been made to the unit including superior soundproofing. The home includes two master suites and over 580 square feet of decks with views of the Gore Range.

Offered fully furnished at $6,200,000.

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including the layout that we created, is one of our favorite aspects of the transformation,” Critchlow says.

The existing electrical work also proved to be a fire hazard, and the condo had to be completely rewired. The budget that was set out for the project was affected, and the design team had to cut costs on material selection and furnishings.

They brought their creativity into play to keep the project in alignment with the budget and the desires of the client.

Their use of rustic, but refined, “mixed material” furnishings of wood and metal are accented by faux fur and modern patterns, and the gray-scale color palette throughout the space is complemented by Western-themed black-and-white photography and watercolor brush art.

When the clients were finally able to see their home-awayfrom-home, they were pleased with the results that they had only been able to imagine from digital renderings.

“The design team was greeted with enthusiastic hugs when they finally met their clients during their first stay in the newly remodeled vacation home,” Newell says.

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The remodel includes using a “rustic but refined” mix of materials, as well as making a master suite with a spacious master bath.

PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY GAVIN

THE FAMILY HAD BIG DESIGN GOALS WITH A CLEAR IDEA OF THE BUDGET THEY COULD INVEST IN THE PROPERTY.”

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FACES & PLACES 2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS left: Robin Friedberg, Billy Kidd and Heidi Bintz enjoy a party in honor of the races.

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Heidi Bintz volunteering at Gold Peak.

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Staff Appreciation Day: From left to right: Kevin Kenney, Malia Nobrega, Jan Johnson, Dan Fitchett, Jennifer Kasprzak, Andie Ohde, Doug Gray, Heidi Bintz and Chris Scherpf.

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2326 TAHOE DRIVE | WEST VAIL This beautiful, sunny, 4 bedroom home is nestled on a hillside at the end of a cul-de-sac in Highland Meadows. Private location near National Forest land; yet, you are only minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek. The open living and dining area has vaulted ceilings, large windows for enjoying the beautiful views and is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The large wraparound deck is equally great for relaxing and enjoying the mountain setting. Master suite has a gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and generous closet space and the loft could easily be used as an office. As well, there is a den/library on the main level offering the perfect place to curl up with a book. This home offers ample storage and the driveway has a snowmelt system, making for easy upkeep during the winter.

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RIVERWALK EMERALD BUILDING #202 | EDWARDS Spacious 3 bedroom and 3 ½ bath Penthouse condominium located in the heart of downtown Edwards. A property that is in excellent condition with vaulted ceilings and large windows in the living area creating an open, spacious great room with plenty of natural light. The open kitchen and living area with the wet bar and the separate dining area makes entertaining family and friends a pleasure. Located in the Riverwalk pedestrian village in Edwards makes the condominium convenient to shopping, dining, a movie theater and the bike/walking path along the river. Only a few minutes’ drive to the Arrowhead or Beaver Creek Resort ski slopes and all of the conveniences of Edwards makes this is the perfect second-home; or, as an investment property with good rental potential. Great Value in a Great Location!

$725,000 furnished For additional information go to www.RiverwalkEmeraldBldg-202.CBRB.com

1401 CASTLE PEAK RANCH RD | EAGLE This 35 acre parcel has views of the Sawatch Mountain Range, water rights and a domestic well already in place. Build your dream home, bring your horses and bring your toys. This property is an outdoorsman’s dream come true. You are sure to enjoy the privacy and location. Only minutes to world class skiing at Vail/Beaver Creek Ski Resorts and the Eagle Airport. A video of the property can be found on YouTube, when you search the property address.

$699,000 For additional information go to www.1401CastlePeakRanchRoad.CBRB.com

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DOWNVALLEY Q&A

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH

Alisha Galehr of Elements, A Day Spa Compiled by KIM FULLER

ELEMENTS, A DAY SPA www.elementsadayspa.com 1140 Capitol Street 970.328.7721

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opened in Eagle Ranch in 2011, with “a vision to create an upscale day spa for downvalley residents,” according to owner, Alisa Galehr.

“Elements was founded with a vision of creating a day spa that would deliver the finest services for mind, body and spirit in an environment that is warm, relaxing, and above all, unpretentious,” Galehr explains.

vail valley home : What is a “day spa,” and what does Elements, A Day Spa, offer for Eagle residents and visitors? alisha galehr : A day spa is a place to experience a relaxing treatment, without the high costs offered at the resort spas.

Traditionally, day spas do not offer amenities such as steam rooms, saunas or hot tubs.

We believe your day at the spa should be more than just a great spa treatment — it should be a great experience from the moment you arrive, until the moment you leave. We strive to bring something positive to the lives of each and every one of our clients through the healing power of touch, and our ever-growing knowledge of the industry.

What does the facility provide in terms of treatments and overall experience? ag : We offer a wide array of massages, custom facials, facial and body waxing and spray tanning. Whether it’s a quick brow wax or a 90-minute vvh :

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facial, the knowledgeable staff at Elements is sure to make your experience a pleasant one. We want people to come in, relax and stay a while. vvh : Please describe some of the signature offerings at the day spa: ag : Our Elements of Beauty membership program is designed to allow our clients to achieve maximum wellness benefits at the greatest value. The annual fee of $990 gives you a choice of a monthly hour-long custom facial or Swedish massage, along with discounts on services every time you come in. Six-month membership options and monthto-month plans are also available.

With the membership program, you receive discounts on additional monthly treatments, as well as preferred pricing for family and friends. You get four facial upgrades per year, and two deep-tissue massage upgrades, one complimentary makeup application, and discounted spa party pricing.

Please share some of the visions/goals that you have for Elements, A Day Spa in the next couple of years and beyond: ag : I hope to continue to offer the best spa services and retail skin and body care products to the community. Our membership program has been a huge success, making regular massage and facial vvh :

treatments affordable. We always strive to grow our member base and promote the benefits of self care.

How does Elements, A Day Spa stand out as a downvalley business? ag : We love our community! We are grateful for the support we have received, so we give back by donating gift certificates, products, funds and time to our local schools and nonprofits.

Our goals are to support local business and our community. We do cross promotions with other local businesses, like Peridot Hair Design and Yoga Off Broadway, giving our clients the opportunity to enjoy what our fellow business owners have to offer. vvh :

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VAIL, COLORADO. $1,595,000 FURNISHED 3 BEDROOM | 3.5 BATH The nicest townhome ever available in Potato Patch with epic ski-slope views of Vail! This end-unit has been fully renovated

by Nedbo Construction (completed in 2007), has an amazing master suite with office and 2 large bedroom suites with balcony. 2 additional bedrooms with bathrooms have been approved to be added for a total of 916 additional square feet.

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Having grown up in the Vail Valley, Malia earned a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Colorado at Boulder followed by finishing 6th in her class from Denver University Law School. As the former owner of one of the largest and most reputable property management companies in Vail, Malia and her husband Jay currently own Vail Construction Group and Vail Millworks providing some of the most beautiful luxury construction, woodwork, cabinetry and custom furniture in the Vail Valley. Malia is one of the top ten producing Realtors in Vail based upon sales volume and is known as one of the most tech savvy Realtors in the Vail Valley.

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MINTURN

Mountain Town This former railroad and mining town has a life of its own

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i n t urn ’ s population

of approximately 1,100 stands ready again to throw open its arms to the summer influx of locals and guests alike, often with events that double and triple the size of this delightful historic town.

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towns of the past where locals smile and wave and everyone feels welcomed. Summer is an especially pleasurable time here because the outdoor activities are plentiful and there are a myriad of events that are free for the entire family to enjoy.

Always a crowd pleaser the 17th annual Minturn Farmers Market will begin on June 13

and run every Saturday through Labor Day. Deputy Clerk, Market Manger and Special Events Director Michelle Metter says attendance has been growing over the last several years and tops 30,000 attendees each summer — that’s a lot of muffin and zucchini sales. The Market began in 1998, making it the first open-air market in the Vail Valley,

and has increased its vendors from a handful to more than 125, and has added entertainment to provide a festive outing for all.

The market features farm-fresh and organic products, gourmet foods, crafts and fine art, breakfast and lunch items to eat on the go, and other alluring retail items.

The Summer Concert Series, sponsored by the Minturn

PHOTO COURTESY TOWN OF MINTURN

Minturn is nestled into the mountains.

The Divide at Cordillera | 486 Kensington Drive | $1,095,000 4 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 4,324 sq. ft.

Michael Budd, 970-376-4511

Eagle | 2800 Rule Ranch Road | $1,699,000 4 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 6,582 sq. ft.

Jennie Longville May, 970-390-6617

Beaver Creek | McCoy Peak Lodge No. 303 | $3,650,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 3,249 sq. ft.

Kathleen Hesler, 970-376-6688

The Divide at Cordillera | 267 El Mirador | $2,295,000 4 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,212 sq. ft.

Michael Budd, 970-376-4511

Beaver Creek | Saddleridge Villas No. 1 & 2 | $4,400,000 5 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,871 sq. ft.

Gerardo Avila, 970-331-5092

Beaver Creek | 276 Borders Road | $5,795,000 7 Bedroom | 6 Full/2 Half Bath | 6,795 sq. ft.

Jacquelyn Northrop, 970-390-2315 | Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

Beaver Creek | 342 Holden Road | $5,725,000 6 bedroom | 7 Bath | 7,600 sq. ft.

Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

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THE MARKET BEGAN IN 1998, MAKING IT THE FIRST OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE VAIL VALLEY.”

Community Fund, has a dynamite lineup for every Thursday in Little Beach Park.

Rock out to the Hazel Miller Band, Roxy Roca, Smoke N Bones, True Blue, Grant Farm, Renegade Sons, Schwing Daddy, and Tony Furtado Duo, all under Colorado’s famous blue sky.

Little Beach Park and Amphitheater is nestled between the Minturn cliffs and the Eagle River also fosters the perfect place for picnics, parties, fishing, boating in addition to hosting facilities for half court basketball, grilling and, for those working off that hot dog or burger, even a climbing wall.

If eating indoors is more to your liking, Minturn has a number of inviting dining options to satisfy anyone’s culinary taste: Kirby Cosmo’s BBQ, Magusto’s Pizza and Burger Pub, Mangiare Italian Food Market, Minturn Country Club (the local’s choice for steak and fun), Minturn

Saloon (the Vail Valley’s most historic restaurant), Nicky’s Quickie Greek Gyros, Sticky Fingers Café (serving fresh breakfast and lunch fare), and the Turntable Restaurant & Motel (priding itself on its “characters”).

As you can see, this small town is not short on dining experiences.

Minturn is not only the gateway to Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway but also to the White River National Forest, 2.3 million acres of endless outdoor pleasure. Hiking trails rippling out from Minturn include the only trailhead in the county from which to address a 14er, the Mount of the Holy Cross.

For those not quite so ambitious, there are beautiful, interesting trails to meet the needs of athletes of any skill level. Holy Cross Ranger District has 225 miles of Forest Service trails with opportunities to ride horseback, mountain bike and hike.

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One Willow Bridge Road is one of the best newer developments in Vail Village, offering luxury ownership at a fraction of the cost. This program includes 3 winter weeks, 3 summer weeks, and 1 floating week each year. All of the amenities of Vail Village are steps away and owners enjoy the amenities of the Sonnenalp Resort of Vail. This is a great opportunity, with amazing rental income potential for unused weeks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Hiking, kayaking and cruising the farmers’ market are popular activities in Minturn.

MINTURN BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the Vail Board of Realtors

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET Residences 14 Priced $270,000 to $2,995,000 Vacant land 3 Priced $175,000 to $1,550,000 PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2013 Residences 10 Sale price $250,000 to $1,125,000 Vacant land 4 Sale price $150,000 to $250,000

To meet your need for inner peace, Yoga in the Park will be returning Saturday mornings at Little Beach Park.

Back by popular demand, this outdoor experience is another activity in town that is free of charge; however, donations are accepted with proceeds going to the Minturn Community Fund. Namaste.

And ready for the summer season, providing pragmatic, basic comfort but with more than a touch of style, are the new bathrooms conveniently located in Eagle River Park. Only in Minturn could innovative and artsy outhouses create a stir.

A new entryway for Minturn is in the works, a project to create a more formal entrance to this laid back town located between Vail and Beaver Creek.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

SOLEIL HOMES AT BRUSH CR EEK

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making: The first new residential development of significant size in this price range in 10 years is coming — and it’s coming to Eagle.

Soleil Homes at Brush Creek will break ground this month with a few homes in Phase 1 scheduled to be complete by the end of the year. This is an exciting, energy-efficient

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community that is presenting what the modern buyer is looking for in a new home: a smaller home with high-quality products and amenities, the option of a master bedroom on the main level, a two-car garage, vaulted living spaces providing ample natural light, and a home that is environmentally friendly energy efficient. The developers of Soleil Homes at Brush Creek

have paid attention to what today’s buyer wants and they are putting forth a community that meets these needs.

Mark Donaldson, local architect with VMDA has designed homes in the Valley from Vail to Eagle and has created designs for Soleil Homes that embrace the desired spaces for the beautiful, comfortable living preferred

by savvy homebuyers.

But the beauty of these homes is more than skin deep.

Developer John Purchase of Wynton Homes has focused on the durability and performance of the homes by addressing the energy efficiency and operation based on the Home Energy Rating System Index (HERS). This is a nationally recognized, industry-standard

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system by which a home’s energy efficiency is measured.

Andy Windenberg of e3 Power explains the system: “HERS rating for your house is like the MPG rating for your car; except with your home the lower your score the better. The average home today will have an energy rating of about 80 to 90, while Soleil Homes will have a rating in the 50s.” And what this translates to is ongoing cost savings on the maintenance of your home. The utility cost can be cut in half, as well as the living comfort and health of both you and your house.

“Soleil homes are a huge upgrade to what is currently being built anywhere in the Eagle Valley today — this is far beyond the standard building code. And John is taking extra steps in these homes toward energy modeling,” says

Windenberg. For example, the building science addresses such things as the skin on the house; high performance framing, foundation and ventilation; heat load and duct design — all of which provides the groundwork for the energy efficiency and the living comfort of your home.

Located in Eagle, Soleil Homes has accommodated homeowners with a beautiful setting complete with many amenities.

Inclusions: a HOA-maintained front yard; community open space; non-potable water for landscaping use at no cost; no transfer tax; finished lower levels; and special upgrades.

And most sites have sweeping panoramic vistas of the local snow-capped mountain ranges.

Ideally situated adjacent to several hundred acres of town recreation space, Soleil Homes is only steps from a recreation

center, tennis courts, swimming pool, ice rink, golf course and extensive paved biking and hiking paths. And you are just a short walk from downtown Eagle Ranch, with a movie theater and restaurants.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect place to retire or to raise a family, Soleil Homes at Brush Creek presents an

ideal opportunity for anyone looking for a home that serves the modern lifestyle. And you’ll find that the joy of “going green” takes on a whole new meaning to your pocketbook.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

455 OLD CR EAMERY ROAD / CR EAMERY R ANCH / EDWAR DS

Dream Site Beauty, privacy, convenience and buildable qualities make this lot the perfect choice

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has a rich history dating back to 1896. The only dairy farm of note in Eagle River Valley was in Edwards on what today is known as Creamery Ranch. James Norgaard, a naturalized citizen in 1880, homesteaded in Gypsum.

He built a church that is still standing, planted spruce seedlings along his “ditch,” now known as Valley Road, started a sawmill and began farming. He moved his herd to Creamery Ranch and

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built a dairy farm, and his family maintained the herd until the early 1950s. Early homestead remains still dot the landscape.

The lots at Creamery Ranch are rich with history and the integrity of the early American West has been maintained to the present. The native grasses, rolling hills, groves of aspen and large cottonwood trees pervade throughout the open, private and beautiful meadowland.

Surrounded by spectacular views of the Sawatch Range

and New York Mountain, 20 homesites on 143 acres enjoy the privacy of this special, secluded valley. The low-density housing is maintained with more than 80 acres dedicated to common open space. This open space provides a buffer between homesites and establishes a strong landscape theme that recreates the wideopen feeling of the old west.

Today, the unique element of this extraordinary area is that these private and quiet homesites are just 1.5 miles

from the amenities of Edwards and access to I-70 — five more minutes down the road and residents are at the Arrowhead or Beaver Creek ski lifts!

In this sought-after, gated community, desirable land is scarce. Homesites in an exquisite, private environment with splendid views and such convenient access to amenities, activities, schools and services — such as an onsite caretaker — are rare. 455 Old Creamery Road presents a rare

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opportunity to have it all.

Mike Suman completed architectural conceptual designs of a home on this homesite. Mike was one of the principle architects of Solaris in Vail Village. These designs can be modified or serve as a blueprint for your dream home.

He has determined much of the foundation qualities for building on this property. The best view corridors have been determined, as have the best

angles to capture the greatest natural light. And because the lot is flat, building there doesn’t pose major obstacles as in many other areas of the valley.

As the owner says, “455 Old Creamery Road was going to save us hundreds of thousands of dollars on the driveway and engineering. It also removes many of the architectural constraints of building a house into a hillside. And our lot, in particular, allows for an

incredible amount of privacy for the southern exposure.”

This information is particularly important, recommending that buyers consider the costs of building a home at any lot they view. An inexpensive lot on the side of a hill becomes much more expensive when you have to build foundations and driveways. It is helpful to team with an architect and builder when selecting a lot because of the many factors that go into building in the mountains.

An appropriate homesite can minimalize building costs and place stress at a minimum.

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MARKET REPORT

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A Tale of Three Markets National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun talks about market recovery and how it applies to the Vail Valley

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REALTORS® (VBR) had the pleasure of welcoming back National Association of REALTORS® Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun to present current economic trends and the effects on our local real estate markets. On his last visit in 2008, the economy was very different. His positive yet realistic assessment gave us some much-needed insight.

Clients look us, as experts in our field, for answers as to why the market behaves the way it does. What factors influence real estate dynamics? We hear in the media the stock market is doing well, that our economy is recovering: but in general, most Americans (aside from the investor bracket) are “not feeling it.” Unfortunately, this has a profound effect on real estate.

Regaining confidence in real estate Measuring the recovery is complicated, best left to economists. However, on a very high level, we can base the economic recovery on two major factors: job growth and wage increases.

In his presentation, Dr. Yun revealed that overall, across the U.S., job growth is up with job creation leading the way.

And, if we continue seeing unemployment applications fall over the next three quarters, it will confirm that our economy is supporting continued growth. The drawback is stagnant wage increases.

Locally, we are seeing this phenomenon and its effect on the mid- and lower-level real estate market. As we all know, housing is cyclical. The slow

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recovery is fueling a current lack of trust in the market. Yet, Dr. Yun maintains a positive outlook.

In his opinion, “Continued job growth nationwide will increase confidence in all areas that may boost the Vail Valley due to the diversity of buyer in this local market.”

Another economic factor in the national housing market that relates directly to the state and local market is a lack of construction new starts overall. This is due to rising costs, a scarcity of skilled workers, and difficulty securing construction loans created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulations. National builders are effectively shutting out local builders because of access to better funding. This financial inequality has inspired the NAR to form legal partnerships focused on revising Dodd-Frank

regulations to effectively freeup smaller, local banks to lend more easily to local builders.

Dr. Yun explained all of this is part of a very slow, multiyear recovery. The bright side: Inflation should remain low due to falling energy costs. Oil prices will not increase as they have in the past. The world’s production has doubled and America currently uses less oil and gas than ever before. In addition, falling oil prices may move potential workers into construction. This could help with the stall in valley construction.

Taking it local As most of us know, the Denver market is thriving. And, says Dr. Yun, “The hot market conditions in Denver could be the leading indicator of rising demand for second homes. Newly found wealth in homeowner

equity of the Denver-based buyers may influence demand here in the Vail Valley.”

VBR Board Member Corey Lamothe agrees. “My Denver clients are actively looking and have been for months,” says Lamothe. “They are ready to incorporate the mountain lifestyle into their future. They have been coming here for years and are ready to make their getaway a reality.”

To give you an idea of how well the Denver market is doing, 5.5 percent job growth is considered strong. Denver is growing at double the rate of the rest of the country. On top of that, historically more people move to Colorado than leave. With the recovering market currently favoring investors, vacation properties are the first to feel the recovery as reflected in this past winter selling season. The

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high-end, resort properties, with top-dollar price per square foot, were hot commodities while the rest of the market struggled with inventory and pricing issues.

Like Denver, job growth in Eagle County is also rising and looks to be sustainable. Dr. Yun believes, based on current economic trends, the next 8 to 9 years will be strong for local REALTORS citing the retirement of baby boomers looking to leave work/businessfocused cities. This should bode well for the Vail Valley.

“I’m encouraged by Dr. Yun’s eight- to nine-year assessment of strength and stability in our market,” says Onie Bolduc, 2015 VBR Chairperson. “We are fortunate to be in a resort market that attracts such a diverse selection of second-home buyers from retiring baby boomers to the investment-savvy millennial generation. It’s exciting to hear Dr. Yun’s positive

THE HOT MARKET CONDITIONS IN DENVER COULD BE THE LEADING INDICATOR OF RISING DEMAND FOR SECOND HOMES. NEWLY FOUND WEALTH IN HOMEOWNER EQUITY OF THE DENVER-BASED BUYERS MAY INFLUENCE DEMAND HERE IN THE VAIL VALLEY .” market cycle expectations.”

Although Eagle County has had virtually no new building activity over the past five years, we can look at the current boom in the metro markets of Denver and Fort Collins and know that the mountains are next, particularly if the Dodd-Frank regulations change in any way.

2015 real estate expectations In summation, Dr. Yun offered a positive general outlook for

2015. Consistently rising home prices over the last three years are encouraging consumer confidence as steady appreciation gains in the home asset continues. Pent up demand will play a large role in real estate market growth sooner rather than later. More people needing and wanting to own a home along with the rising cost of rent will increase demand. Rising mortgage rates are inevitable. The current lower rates and an end to quantitative easing will spur

the long-anticipated increase in interest rates. He also believes in order to achieve economic growth we must keep the mortgage interest rate deduction on income tax. And finally, as homeowners begin to recognize a rise in home value, they will look to invest that equity in the down payment of another home.

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HERE’S NO QUESTION that when it comes to floors, wood is everyone’s first choice for its rich look and easy care.

And not just any wood floor will do.

The first priority for most buyers, according to the World Floor Covering Association, is authenticity. They don’t want Pergo or a laminate.

They want something that is clearly hand-scraped with signs of natural distress. They want something exotic.

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Arrigoni Woods in Minturn – owned by Swiss transplants Balz and Christina Arrigoni – specializes in such materials, importing dozens of raw and custom-finished varieties from all over Europe.

Balz says that as far as trends go for local clients, the hardness and grade of wood are the top

priorities. And they also favor the wider-planked wood. Of course, sustainability and what’s involved in maintaining the floor’s beauty is a consideration. Factors that can be compromised by where the floor is located — such as in the bathroom, where it might be subjected to large amounts of moisture, or in a bright kitchen and areas where it is hit by a lot of direct sunlight — are also taken into account.

Reclaimed wood is hot right now. Christina and Balz don’t just offer it: They used it in their own home, too.

“We have gone to homes to be torn down and salvaged wood to use as either structural pieces or decorative embellishments,” Christina says. “In our house, we did a lot of structural reclaimed woodwork on the outside. It never needs to be stained, because its been aged for hundreds of years.”

Dark and heavy woods used to be the floor favorites, Balz says, but recently lighter woods have become the big trend. Then there’s the grade, which is determined by one-of-a-kind characteristics in the material, such as knots and cracks.

“In general it’s European oak with character, with a light finish and natural surface appearance,” he adds. “This has changed from a darker, heavy, hand scraped look to lighter and mainly brushed looks.”

Shannon Elicker, of Creative Floors in Edwards, has seen the same trend.

“Right now everybody wants the white oak,” she says. “The most popular is somewhere between a 7-and 10-inch wide plank.”

These days, it is common to see hardwood throughout a newly built home. Wood is frequently carried over and used in beams, cabinetry and even ceilings and walls.

Of course, when there is this much wood throughout a home or business, there has to be some variety.

“Generally, the natural tones of wood is the trend,” Balz says. “To offset colors, we try to offer a naturally darker wood with no stain or finish on the beams and ceiling treatment and then a fairly light floor.”

Rather than creating variety with, say, a bamboo floor and cherry beams, Balz recommends using the same type of wood but with different textures: a brushed floor with perhaps a blockstyle wall and hacked beams.

The main goal when using wood in construction is that it makes a space feel natural and comfortable.

“The trends of rustic woods with a light finish is actually across the board,” Balz says, no pun intended, “both in the city and the Vail Valley.

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enemy,” says local chef Riley Romanin, who owns and operates Hooked in Beaver Creek, as well as the brand new Revolution in Beaver Creek Lodge.

“You should always barbecue on real local wood — the peach wood from Palisade works really well,” he says. “Every time I cook at home with my family, I build a campfire right inside of my Weber grill. As soon as the flames go away, you put your grill rack on top. It’s amazing the amount of flavor you get from wood.”

The big question is, of course, how to get your hands on such wood. Rather than driving two hours west to a peach orchard

AS SOON AS THE FLAMES GO AWAY, YOU PUT YOUR GRILL RACK ON TOP. IT’S AMAZING THE AMOUNT OF FLAVOR YOU GET FROM WOOD ”

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HORT-LIVED as it is here in the Vail Valley, summer is sweet: and as much as we spend our days soaking up the sun and warmth hiking, biking and strolling through farmers markets, etc. outdoor dining is also a must.

When throwing a casual meal outside, most people view it as a sublime opportunity to fire up their fancy gas grills, but it turns out that the best flavors are found by employing more rudimentary outdoor cooking techniques.

“One thing to know with outdoor meals is that propane or natural gas is your worst

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BARBECUE ON REAL LOCAL WOOD — THE PEACH WOOD FROM PALISADE WORKS REALLY WELL. EVERY TIME I COOK AT HOME WITH MY FAMILY, I BUILD A CAMPFIRE RIGHT INSIDE OF MY WEBER GRILL.

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6 EARS OF CORN, SHUCKED — GRILL UNTIL THERE ARE SMALL GRILL MARKS ON ALL SIDES. CUT OFF COB AND MIX WITH: 1 ROMA TOMATO, DICED SMALL 2 STALKS OF GREEN ONIONS, THINLY SLICED 1 SMALL BUNCH OF PARSLEY, FINELY CHOPPED HALF A TABLESPOON OF DIJON MUSTARD 2 TABLESPOONS WHITE WINE VINEGAR OR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 1 TABLESPOON OIL SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

PEOPLE LOVE SEEING THE SMOKE ROLLING OUT DURING AN OUTDOOR MEAL. ” in Palisade, Romanin’s “insider secret” is to ask the Palisade farmers at local farmers markets.

“They usually cut up the wood from last winter and fall and put it in boxes,” he says. “I use it for everything around the restaurant.”

By “everything,” he really means it. The best type of steak to cook in such fashion, or for any other kind of grilling, is ribeye.

The valley’s most successful homegrown chef also cooks chicken on the BOTTOMS UP wood fire, as well as corn on the cob Also, if you’re not serving and sausage. straight up Maker’s Mark Romanin highly with your outdoor meal — recommends Watkin’s recommendation Continental — Romanin suggests the Sausage, slightly more refreshing a Denver company that watermelon and basil for 50 years cooler, which requires has produced simply chopping pieces exotic, of watermelon and basil European-style in a blender with either sausages using rum, tequila or vodka and Old World chopping rather serving over ice. than grinding production techniques to maintain the most flavor.) Romanin even uses the wood fire grill to cook Hooked’s mouth-watering paella, throwing all the ingredients — stock, rice, vegetables, seafood and all — into a single pan.

“It’s a one-pan stop,” he says. “The smoke from fire gives it most of its flavor. It gives the dish all the smoked taste you need rather than using smoked paprika.”

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outdoors. He notes that a DIY grill brings better taste than an electric or gas setup.

“The main ingredient besides the meat is your barbecue pit and your wood,” says Watkins, who grew up in Columbus, Ga. and learned to appreciate high-quality barbecue at a very young age.

“People love seeing the smoke rolling out during an outdoor meal.

Ours is an old metal barrel, we put grates in it and all the smoke folds over into the actual pit. You can do a direct heat source pit by putting cinder blocks underneath or cement blocks and metal grates.

People like to do that on the beach. There’s a lot of different pit styles, but anything with direct heat, you’re definitely going to have smoke flavor but you’re roasting instead of smoking.”

Down South, the fire/smoke pit and meat of any kind is the essential piece of an exquisite outdoor meal. Watkins says that “whiskey, family, good friends and music” are next on the list, in that order. Then of course, there are the side dishes. Most people love some iteration of coleslaw for their outdoor meal, but Watkins points out that no matter how delicious it is, a mayonnaise-based slaw doesn’t last long outside of a refrigerator.

He recommends marinated slaw instead, the base of which is apple cider vinegar, celery seeds and sugar. It can be served either warm or cold. Red beans and rice is another versatile, durable side dish that hits the spot outdoors. Salad is also a winner, but prone to wilting, so a grand recommendation is Romanin’s simple and lip-smacking side dish: grilled corn salad.

“It’s one of my favorite things to make in the summertime,” he says. “You can serve it cold or slightly warm. If it sits in the fridge for a day or two, it marinates and gets even better. It goes with any kind of grilled meat.

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(970) 949-4886 Ranch Creek Land Company (970) 390-0830 RE/MAX Vail Valley (970) 766-7355 Renee Wettlaufer, Broker (970) 390-0292 Resort Development Marketing (970) 376-0708 Richard Howard, Broker (970) 926-8328 Robert I. Law, Inc. (970) 390-0900 Robert Kendall, Broker (970) 470-3953 Robinson Mitchell & Assoc. LLC (970) 477-2153 Rocky Christopher Real Estate (970) 476-7990 Rocky Mtn. Valuation Services (970) 390-5143 Ron Amass, Broker (970) 390-5827 Ron Byrne & Associates R.E. (970) 476-1987 Rossi Realty (970) 376-4269 Sandy Apps, Broker (970) 390-0100

#1 in Colorado FOR 16 STRAIGHT YEARS 176 ELK LANE #3 | EAGLE VAIL

141 B SADDLE DRIVE | SINGLETREE

Spacious townhome on the beautiful 18 hole Eagle-Vail Golf Course. Open living, dining, kitchen area with wood burning fireplace & back deck that looks out onto the golf course. Large partially finished basement with lots of storage. Perfect mountain townhome or long term rental property. Offered at $425,000

Like new 3 bedroom, 3 bath custom home on private and quiet cul-de-sac. Sunny views of Beaver Creek, Arrowhead & golf course.

Oversized 2 car garage. Large fenced back yard. Reduced to $699,000

ASHLEY And STEVE MAcdOnALd cell: (A): 970.390.3868 (S): 970.390.0230 email: SMacDonald@Vail.net

PETER PAPANGELIS cell: 970.376.3784 email: PeterP@Vail.net

2338 TAHOE DRIVE #A | VAIL

SIMBA RUN #2208 | SANDSTONE

Revel in Beautiful Mountain Views and great privacy on a private drive adjoining National Forest. Lovely 4 bedroom duplex has new stucco/stone exteriors, new roof, and upgraded interiors with new carpet and paint. Offered at $1,500,000

You are sure to enjoy the easy access to Vail Village/Lionshead, from this ground floor, end unit, large two bdrm and two bath condo with access to a patio/lawn area.

Amenities include pool, hot tubs, ski and storage lockers, shuttle to-and-from the ski slopes and more. www.SimbaRun-2208.CBRB.com Offered at $600,000 furnished

DIANA MEEHAN cell: 970.376.1202 email: DMeehan@Vail.net

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SkyHigh Properties (970) 331-1181 Slifer Management Co., Inc. (970) 926-7911 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Arrowhead (970) 926-3000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Avon (970) 845-2000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ BC (970) 949-5811 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ BG (970) 845-2300 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Bridge (970) 476-2421 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Charter (970) 845-3815 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Cordillera (970) 926-3505

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Stephen Polston, Broker (888) 566-7737 Steve Hill Mtn. Properties (970) 926-7701 Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066 Stockmans Land Exchange (970) 328-7500

The Valley Home Store, LLC (970) 328-8776 Thurston Real Estate (970) 471-3444 Tim Cashin, Realtor, Inc. (970) 390-8462

Todd M. Keleske, Broker (970) 390-0070

Sun N’ Ski Properties, LLC (970) 949-4840

Torrey Tulley Benson, Broker (720) 284-8045

Susie Huxford, Broker (970) 331-3373 Suzanne J. Dugan, Broker (970) 376-4994 Swanepoel Enterprises LLC (970) 376-2201

Terry Krueger, Broker Smith Eaton Real Estate&Prop Management (970) 306-6810 (970) 926-7930 The Appraisal Camp (970) 471-1438 Solaris Real Estate, LLC (970) 479-6000 The Appraisal Office, Inc.

Sonnenalp Real Estate, LLC (970) 926-1650 (970) 477-5300 The Mercury Alliance Mtn. SPI Property Management Properties (970) 927-3662 Inc. (970) 479-5444

Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110

Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016

Vail Smith Properties (970) 904-0970

Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349

Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898

Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850

Timbers Real Estate Co. (970) 477-8030

Sullivan/Nicholas & Co. (970) 476-4405

Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333

Vail Property Sales & Mgmt (970) 926-5252 Vail Real Estate and Homes LLC (970) 315-0326

Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125 Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-6223 Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748

Turner Real Estate Group (970) 926-4910

West Valley Real Estate, LLC Vail Real Estate Center LLC (970) 524-0344 (970) 688-7082 Willows Real Estate Vail Real Estate Group (970) 476-2233 (970) 376-0844 Wirth Management, Inc Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek (970) 479-1082 (970) 949-9200 Wolf Asset Management Vail Realty/ Vail Corporation (970) 476-8800 (303) 250-5166

Two Rivers Village Realty (970) 368-4401

Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831

Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226

United Country Colorado Mtn Properties (970) 328-6600

Vail Valley Land & Development Co (970) 376-0228

Your Castle Mountain Prop, LLC (303) 962-4272

Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190

Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789

Tri-Star Realty (949) 276-7325 Trombetta Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-1115 Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 524-8323

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An open layout, such as the one in this Vail Golf Course home listed with Malia Nobrega with Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty, is an ongoing trend in the luxury real estate market.

Mountain contemporary is a popular style, as shown in this home recently sold by Page Slevin with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Properties. Natural materials such as stone and hard wood are key.

Horizon Pass is an oasis of green nestled into the mountain.

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Beaver Creek | Villa Montane No. 215 | $2,195,000 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 2,480 sq. ft.

Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

Homestead | 715 Edwards Village Blvd. | $799,000 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 2,269 sq. ft.

Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

Eagle Vail | 3000 Eaglebend Drive No. 11 | $674,500 4 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 1,986 sq. ft.

Valerie Valene, 970-471-1424

Arrowhead | 14 Cabin Creek Lane | $4,995,000 6 Bedroom | 5 Full/2 Half Bath | 5,035 sq. ft.

Craig Denton, 970-376-0087 | Kyle Denton, 970-393-2154

Lake Creek | 3524 E Lake Creek Road | $7,650,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 6,368 sq. ft.

Steve Michonski, 970-331-4539

Arrowhead | 295 Windermere Circle | $2,950,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 5,167 sq. ft.

Rachel Shirley, 970-390-0173

Bachelor Gulch | Horizon Pass Residences No. 214 | $2,395,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 2,613 sq. ft.

Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

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