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Editor’s Letter
LONG & LOVELY SPRING DAYS As we put the finishing touches on the latest edition of Vail Lifestyle Magazine, winter has been a whirlwind of hip-deep powder days, live shows, culinary events and town-wide parties. One year ago, 70,000 people were in town to watch and participate in the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. This year, it’s back to the “normal” wonderful craziness of wintertime Vail.
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Cross-country skiing to the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse.
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Drinking wine poured by winemakers at the Mountaintop Picnic.
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Spring skiing conditions with lots of sunshine.
In this issue, take a look at one of the town’s more passionate resident artists, Dan Telleen, and discover his perspective on Vail as both a place and a community. Read about the latest cocktail trend — shrubs — and where to find it, as well as how to make your own. And take a look at the valley’s most iconic wedding venues, beautiful backdrops to picture-perfect events. In the spirit of Spring Break, we have a roundup of the most kid-friendly restaurants in town, as well as a compilation of non-skiing outdoor activities that are great for kids. Actually, they’re great for anyone. Once spring arrives in earnest, we see one festival after another — Taste of Vail, Vail Film Festival, SpringFest. In fact, it gets so busy, it’s almost hard to fit skiing and snowboarding in. Almost. The mountain with its grooming crews and ski reports will always anchor this valley — so think snow.
Cheers, Wren Bova editor
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Contributors Max Phannenstiel is an adventurous, outdoor-oriented high school student from Vail. His determination to get the perfect photo has taken him all over the world. In addition to recently earning his Eagle Scout rank, Max enjoys skiing, camping, and losing sleep to catch the perfect light. Follow his work at maxphannenstielphoto.com.
Heather Hower is a runner, reader, mother, writer and editor. Originally from the East Coast, she's ridden her bike in France, hiked in the Alps, swam in the Mediterranean Sea but always loves coming home to Eagle. Her true penchant is for the written word; read her story about home décor.
Traci J. Macnamara is a writer, editor and outdoor adventurer who lives in Edwards. In this issue, she writes about Nordic skiing and cocktails, two loves that allow her to find a lifestyle balance that involves fitness and fun.
Jason Grubb, along with his wife, Gina, are outdoor-wedding photographers for active-lifestyle couples who get married in the Colorado mountains. See their work at jason-gina.com.
Caramie Schnell spends most days writing, editing, pitching and toddler wrangling. The former Vail Daily editor now owns her own company, SkyWrite Communications & Content, where she continues to write about the best things in life: food, adventure, culture, events and interesting people.
Michael Rawlings has been photographing Vail and Beaver Creek since 1984, producing wedding, portrait and commercial images that are technically precise and artistically creative. Although he can't imagine life without photography, Michael's first loves are his wife and two children. See his work at VailPhotography.com.
Charles Townsend Bessent is a photographer based in Vail focusing on the documentation of planet earth and all of her eccentricities. He is eternally glued to a camera no matter where in the world the wind has blown him. Although he calls the Rocky Mountains home, he is equally comfortable living in a hammock or crashing on your couch.
Dominique Taylor loves the spontaneity and variety of being a photographer. The former Vail Daily photo editor is now a full-time freelancer. Whether she’s hanging out in a busy kitchen with celebrity chefs or racing the clock to ride seven resorts in one day, she’s most comfortable with a camera around her neck and a croissant in her hand. Follow her work at dominiquetaylor.com.
Kim Fuller loves snow days, whether that means crushing through powder on the slopes or staying snuggled up by the fire. She lives and works out of Minturn as a freelance writer, filling her days with stories of the Vail Valley. In this issue she tackles spas. See more of her work at kimfullerink.com.
Kirsten Dobroth is an East Coast native who heard the call of the mountains at an early age. After moving to Colorado in 2008, she spent years travelling the world before being drawn back to Vail. Her writing reflects her active spirit, appreciation for local tastes and love for the mountainous playground she calls her backyard.
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Kimberly Nicoletti sees life as a creative act, whether it's performing on a stage, working on a canvas, capturing a family vacation on film — or writing about it. The freelance writer and editor lives in Summit County.
Justin McCarty bought his first camera to capture the pristine snowy peaks he surfed every day. Since then, he’s traveled wide and far with his camera, chasing photos and following his need for speed. By the time Vail opens for the season, he's usually logged a couple dozen days of backcountry adventures.
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Skijoring in Minturn Minturn keeps proving that the West can stay wild, especially with its February skijoring competition. Spectators come out annually to watch skiers pulled by horses at high speeds, but this year the event is upping its game with barstool racing. Participants will mount barstool legs onto (old) skis, so watering holes can fight for the title of the “fastest barstool” in the valley. Yeehaw! Check it out Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28.
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Occupying the space above Up the Creek — and with a prime view of Gore Creek — White Buffalo Lounge serves New American comfort food daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Apps include deviled eggs and a pork belly plate with jalapeño johnnycakes; main course offerings run from shrimp and grits to chicken fried chicken. Draft beer, wine and a stimulating list of cocktails promise a lively experience. whitebuffalovail.com
The Mountain Concierge is a new lifestyle-management company offering personal and executive Vail concierge services. The company specializes in creative, bespoke vacation solutions, and includes organizational details such as Whole Foods deliveries or toy libraries from Wishes, to more unique services that help create lasting vacation memories: catered picnics at Blue Sky Basin, an at-home après ski party — complete with guitarist — or fun family events followed by a babysitter for the kids and date night for Mom and Dad. themountainconcierge.com
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Gourmet snowshoe tours Beaver Creek Resort is hosting three new snowshoe adventures this winter, each combining wellness-promoting outdoor activity and scenic splendor with après-snowshoe gourmet decadence. Three guided snowshoe tours are on offer amidst forested scenery throughout the Beaver Creek base area, as well as a scenic ride aboard the Buckaroo Express gondola: • Women’s Wednesday Walk + Wine, Wednesdays, 12:30-3 p.m. • Winter Wine Excursions, Thursdays, 3-5:30 p.m. • Fondue + Shoe, Fridays, 3:30-7 p.m. The 90-minute adventures begin at the Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center and finish at The Osprey Fireside Grill, with Executive Chef Conor Shedor presenting decadent culinary and wine pairings befitting of a post-snowshoe hike. $140 per guest includes equipment, guided tour and Buckaroo Gondola lift access. Call the Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center at 970.754.5313. or visit beavercreek.com/gourmetsnowshoe.
Boutique hostel? Remember the good ol' days traveling with friends, staying at hostels, sleeping in bunk beds and sharing stories while cooking dinner? Now imagine doing that in the heart of the Vail Valley between the resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek. That's right, low-cost lodging with a casual, collective feel is coming to the heart of Minturn with The Bunkhouse, the valley's first "boutique hostel, a unique hospitality solution for mountain enthusiasts who value experience, affordability and community." Now taking reservations for the summer, The Bunkhouse plans to offer more than three dozen or so beds in various dorm, semi-private and private configurations, a bar, lounge, full kitchen and dining area, continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, shuttle service to the resorts and even valet parking. Call 970393-9003 or visit vailbunkhouse.com.
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SHAVE AND A HAIRCUT The Four Seasons Vail recently opened The Barber Shop, a classic American barber shop offering a variety of traditional and cutting-edge grooming services, which include local craft beers and liquors. Services range from a classic straight-edge razor shave and moustache trim to Moroccan oil scalp massages and various hair cut services.
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IF YOU’VE RECENTLY SEEN THE
COCKTAIL CRAZE Smooth-sipping shrubs are cocktails’ newest ‘It’ ingredient
word “shrub” on a cocktail menu, you likely weren’t mistaken. But just in case this ingredient listing prompted you to ponder the taste of a woody bush or some other scrubby plant, you should know that a shrub, in this context, has far more pleasant connotations. In the beverage realm, a shrub provides a smooth-sipping addition to drinks that normally include fruit ingredients. The American version of the shrub originated in the Colonial Era as people sought to preserve fruit for a longer period of time following harvests. The ingredients of a shrub are simple — fruit, vinegar, sugar — but when added to cocktails and sodas, exciting flavor combinations result.
Effervescent cocktails: the Scapegoat and Bloody Bellini, Zino Ristorante
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In addition to their bar applications, fruit shrubs can also be combined with soda water for a nonalcoholic beverage that’s a refreshing and healthy alternative to other sodas laden with high-fructose corn syrup. While fruit shrubs likely became a forgotten art when better preservation techniques were developed, they’ve been resurrected more recently as agreeable additions to craft cocktails. “We pride ourselves in making things from scratch here in our kitchen, so it’s natural for us to extend that homemade ethic to the drinks we create,” says Ryan Souto, a manager at the Wolcott Yacht Club,
Steven Teaver of The Four Seasons plays with fire while mixing a Rosemary Gin Fizz at The Remedy Bar.
DRINKING DESTINATIONS BŌL 141 East Meadow Dr. #113 | Solaris | Vail 970.476.5300 bolvail.com THE REMEDY BAR One Vail Road The Four Seasons | Vail 970.477.8600 fourseasons.com/vail ROOT & FLOWER 225 Wall Street #103A Vail Village 970.763.5101 rootandflowervail.com WOLCOTT YACHT CLUB 27190 Hwy 6 | Wolcott 970.926.1390 wolcottyachtclub.com ZINO RISTORANTE 27 Main Street Riverwalk | Edwards 970.926.0777 zinoristorante.com
which is known for the quality of its cuisine as well as the creativity of its craft cocktails. Souto is a Vail native who makes the gingerlime shrub that’s included in the restaurant’s Wolcott Mule, and he’s also working with a partner to develop
shrubs for local distribution. If you haven’t yet seen the word “shrub” on a drink menu, don’t be shy in asking. While you may encounter menus that do not specifically mention shrubs, local bartenders will likely tell you with enthusiasm if
they’re on hand — and then get excited to create a drink for you to try. For some exploratory sipping, the Vail area offers a variety of destinations where you can taste shrubs in specialty drinks that range from mild and tangy to spicy or sweet.
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WOLCOT T MU LE Wolcott Yacht Club, Wolcott Vodka -or- Your Choice of Spirit | Soda | House-Made Ginger-Lime Shrub
shrub in this inventive take on the gin fizz, a frothy cocktail classic, contributes to its smooth flavor combination and muted rose color.
The housemade ginger-lime shrub in this cocktail replaces the customary ginger beer, and its fresh and zesty taste adds concentrated flavor power that’s even better than the traditional favorite.
B LOODY B E LLI N I Zino Ristorante, Edwards Riverwalk Prosecco | Grey Goose Lemon Infusion | Blood Orange Puree | Blood Orange Shrub
S PICE D OR AN G E H OT TODDY Root & Flower, Vail Village Elijah Craig 12 Year Bourbon Hot Water | Nate’s HouseMade Orange Shrub
If you’re looking for a party starter, this version of the classic Bellini will pique your palate with its balanced citrus and sweet flavors. The blood orange shrub supplied by Shrub & Co. contributes to this bubbly cocktail’s show-stopping bright orange hue.
With its beautiful golden hue and the inclusion of a honey-like orange shrub, this spicy-sweet toddy is the ultimate feel-good drink and winter warmer you’ll crave after a day on the slopes. ROS E M ARY G I N FIZZ The Remedy Bar, The Four Seasons, Vail Gin | Champagne | Angostura Bitters | Egg White | Orange | HouseMade Roasted Blueberry and Rosemary Shrub The house-made roasted blueberry and rosemary
Roasted Blueberry and Rosemary Shrub, The Remedy Bar
S PIC Y M ARGAR ITA Bōl, Vail Solaris Tequila Ocho Blanco | Ancho Reyes | Orange Rind-Infused Agave | Lime | Hellfire Shrub The hellfire habanero shrub supplied by Bittermens in this drink is prepared in a way that’s more similar to a bitter than a shrub, but its resulting peppery-sweet kick makes this margarita a standout on Bōl’s extensive drink menu.
Spicy Margarita, Bōl
TRY TH IS AT H OM E: The Remedy Bar’s Roasted Blueberry and Rosemary Shrub makes an amazing addition to two drinks on the inspired drink menu at this on-trend bar: the Rosemary Gin Fizz and the V., a drink created to commemorate the five-year anniversary of The Four Seasons in Vail. Beverage Director Steven Teaver provides this recipe so that you can make your own shrub at home — and then get creative in crafting cocktails and sodas to suit your tastes. Ingredients: I bunch rosemary sprigs (roughly 3 to 4 tablespoons) 1 cup blueberries 6 cups water 4 cups sugar 1/3 cup champagne vinegar
Directions: • Place the blueberries and rosemary on a half sheet pan and roast until the smaller blueberries rupture and the rosemary is dry. • Separate the rosemary from the blueberries. • Add the sugar, salt, 4 cups of water and rosemary to a stock pot and put on medium heat. Stir to dissolve the dry ingredients. • Add the blueberries and remaining water to a blender and puree together. Once pureed, add to the stock pot. • Increase the heat to medium high and reduce by ¼. • Once reduced, remove from heat and add the vinegar. • Strain and let cool. — BY TRACI J. MACNAMARA
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ONE PERFECT DISH At Beaver Creek’s 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, the porterhouse reigns supreme
EXECUTIVE CHEF CHRISTIAN APETZ of
the Park Hyatt has made a career out of focusing on real food made with the best ingredients he can find. The 24-ounce porterhouse steak for two, with a trio of sides, is a perfect example of his thoughtful approach to delicious cuisine.
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Wren Bova: Is beef still the go-to red meat for most people? Christian Apetz: Right now beef
is certainly our most popular red meat in the U.S. and there is no end in sight. Americans are starting to understand the importance of naturally raised cattle and we are seeing a resurgence in true craft beef fabrication even right here in town with the arrival of The Colorado Meat Company in Avon, where Chris Hudgens is bringing back the local butcher shop.
WB: You grew up visiting butcher shops? CA: I can remember as a young foodie
going to our local Italian butcher shop in rural southern New Jersey where my father would simply strike up a conversation with the man behind the counter. The very first step prior to the transfer of funds in any butcher shop should be the conversation that goes something like, "I've got this fine cut of X.” It almost always ends with the customer saying, "I'll have some of that.” We’ve become accustomed to the
grain-finished, mild and approachable flavor associated with beef in America, and only now are Americans seeking out grass-fed and free-range red meat. It's a cultural resurgence in the old "back to basics" adage. Naturally raised, hormone free, antibiotic free, additive free — the list goes on and on and at some point my feeling is that this will become the new normal. No longer will we see commercially raised or commodity-raised cattle as people are yearning for clean food.
WB: What makes the porterhouse such a great steak? CA: The porterhouse at 8100 is a
no-brainer. It's a naturally raised, prime cut of beef that is big enough for two. The porterhouse is the best of both worlds: You get the filet and the New York strip all in one steak!
WB: How do you cook it? CA: We season it very simply with
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and grill it over our 70-inch, open-pit, wood-fired grill. The white
oak wood comes from southern Colorado and imparts gentle smoky notes on everything we place over it.
WB: And on the side? CA: My favorite — and what has
become the most well received side dish by far — is our loaded Yukon potato croquettes. What is better than cheddar and green onions packed into a tiny breaded and fried mashed potato package? Serving it with our saffron aioli, that's what! And then there’s wrapping jumbo asparagus in applewood-smoked bacon and grilling it over the wood-fire grill — a dish that will always remain on the menu at 8100.
WB: What would you pour with it? CA: Jayson Pahlmeyer 2012 Pinot
Noir. This steak deserves justice to go along with it and this is a red wine that can stand up and bring balance, but not overwhelm the individual that intends to spend the time necessary to finish every last bite. — BY WREN BOVA
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Arugula is in the mustard family.
Perhaps there's no better way to enjoy wild arugula than Vin48's La Quercia, with prosciutto, burrata cheese, roasted red peppers and white balsamic vinaigrette.
ARE YOU INTO ARUGULA? THERE’S NO DOUBT ABOUT
it: When springtime arrives in the Vail Valley, fresh arugula is a great way to propose some pepperiness to your palate. Whether in a salad, on a sandwich or as a bed for other tasty gastronomic items, the ancient Mediterranean leafy green — known around the world, too, as eruca, rucola,
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rucoli, rugula, colewort, roquette and garden rocket — is quite a bit healthier than lettuce, and far more flavorful and exciting. “The flavor profile is different than other greens with a peppery, almost spicy taste,” says Chef Charles Hays of Vin48 in Avon. “Arugula is a lot like watercress, or mâche, but more peppery. That’s why we enjoy using it.”
Peppery and popular, it’s a healthy choice come springtime
ARUGU L A AROU N D TOWN Not surprisingly, local dishes incorporating arugula as the main ingredient are not hard to find. In Vail Village, for instance, Up the Creek Bar & Grill, on Gore Creek, offers a classic arugula salad, complete with Bosc pears, toasted walnuts, goat cheese and vanilla vinaigrette; and Vendetta’s Restaurant &
Pizza Bar, on Bridge Street, offers heaps of arugula in its beet salad, along with spinach, red and gold beets, roasted tomatoes, daikon sprouts, endive, red onions and radicchio, all tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette. Notice the accompanying sweet and sour flavors — pears, vanilla and citrus — which Hays says are essential to balancing out
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arugula’s “peppery zest.” You’ll also find arugula between slices of bread in two of Vail’s more infamous creations: glazed in honey balsamic vinaigrette and stuffed into the artfully crafted and aptly named Masterpiece sandwich at Big Bear Bistro, on Seibert Circle; and as the launching pad for the Lobster and Rocket Club sandwich at Larkspur Restaurant over at the Golden Peak Lodge.
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Hays, meanwhile, is working on raising the bar with wild arugula, which is plentiful locally from spring through early fall. New this year is his La Quercia — Italian for “the oak” — an antipasto of sorts
with delicate prosciutto, super-smooth burrata cheese and roasted red peppers on a bed of wild arugula leaves and some endive. “We use a white balsamic vinaigrette that really works with the peppery flavor of the arugula,” Hays says. “And the prosciutto obviously is a little sweet.” And his grilled baby octopus with a fresno chile-persimmon sofrito, or vegetable purée, is to die for. “We sous-vide the octopus for five hours, to tenderize it, throw it on our woodfired grill for that nice char and smoky flavor, then toss it into a bowl with arugula and a little oil,” Hays explains. “The sofrito, with a little sweetness from the persimmons, balances out
well with the smoky flavor of the octopus and the pepperiness of the arugula. So far, Hays has shied away from cooking with arugula, preferring to keep it fresh, perhaps even mixing it with other greens. “It’s been around for as long as I’ve been a chef, to give a little pepperiness to salads, more than you get with just lettuce,” he says. “Wild arugula can be very strong. You can mix it with spinach, but I find that cooking with it intensifies and concentrates that peppery taste. It really needs to be balanced out with something.”
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That’s all fine and good for fine dining in restaurants,
says Allana Smith, a personal chef running her own local catering business, FOODsmith, whose healthconscious creations can be even more adventurous. Her zippy, homemade arugula, walnut and pumpkin seed pesto sauce, for example, blends arugula as the main ingredient — instead of the traditional basil — along with chopped garlic, grated pecorino cheese, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and lemon zest.
Arugula was considered an aphrodisiac by ancient Romans.
FOODsmith’s ARUGULA, WALNUT & PUMPKIN SEED PESTO INGREDIENTS: 2 cups packed arugula ½ cup packed basil 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely grated pecorino (can be omitted for a dairy free recipe) cup walnuts cup pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 clove garlic, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (may not need any pepper depending on spiciness of the arugula; wild rocket and home grown arugula are much spicier than store bought arugula)
INSTRUCTIONS: Process arugula, oil, pecorino, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, zest, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped; season with salt and pepper. Can be kept refrigerated for up to one week and frozen up to 2 months. — FOODsmith
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All one needs to make FOODsmith's tasty arugula pesto is the ingredients and a food processor.
“I’m pretty loose about it; it’s not a strict recipe,” she says of the untraditional sauce, more like a salsa, which can be used in many different and exciting ways. Arugula contains “I make it with high levels of walnuts, but you folic acid and can use almonds, antioxidants like instead, or even vitamin C, K make it nut-free; and A. it’s equally good if you want to make it dairy-free and leave out the cheese, or if you want to use parmesan cheese instead of pecorino. Whatever you want to do, it can work.” Most people think of pesto with pasta, Smith adds, but it also can be used as a condiment, of sorts, one that stays fresh in the refrigerator for weeks, ready for use in all kinds of dishes. “Spread it on bread and eat it with cheese, or use it to make garlic bread,” she explains. “If you mix it with yogurt, you have a nice, healthy dip; or put a spoonful of pesto on a tomato soup, or even chicken noodle soup, to boost the flavor a little bit.” One could even try ‘R E WAR D I N G’ substituting arugula for Like Hays, however, Smith is parsley in a chimichurri careful not to take cooking sauce, Smith says, “and with arugula too far. see what happens.” “Many ways you eat spinach can be good with arugula, but I don’t think many people would enjoy a big bowl of steamed arugula, or creamed A sweet, peppery arugula,” she says. digestive liqueur called But love arugula Smith rucolino is made from does, nonetheless, one arugula on the island reason being its abundance of Ischia in Italy’s locally. For big events, Gulf of Naples. she buys hers from the Copper Bar Ranch, up in the
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Squaw Creek Valley south of Edwards, and LaVenture Farms in Gypsum; but for smaller events, and for her family of six at home, she grows her own in the garden. “It’s different than a head of lettuce, which you grow then cut it and it’s gone,” she says, adding arugula is a lot more “rewarding” to cultivate than basil. “Arugula’s real easy to grow here in Colorado, and it just keeps growing and growing and growing. You get tons of the stuff.” — BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
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meals to be had in Vail. Who wouldn't want a customized tasting menu with all the latest trends? Your kids, that's who. Eating out with the whole family can be challenging, but many local establishments are making it both easy and delicious. Going above and beyond chicken nuggets, these Vail Valley restaurants have created wonderful meals for kids’ palates, without compromising anything for Mom and Dad.
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The Fitz’s mountainside overlook in Manor Vail makes for an enchanting place to take in nighttime views
of the mountain, and watch the twinkle of snow cats cruising around Golden Peak. Of the menu, Executive Chef Ken Butler finds that a happy medium between kids’ staples and more specialty menu items, like the grilled buffalo steak with sautéed vegetables and peewee potatoes, is always a crowd pleaser. “The idea was to add several new and
different options from the traditional kids’ menu; however, we also keep in mind that some kids just want a cheese pizza,” he says. “Ultimately, we want to provide both kids and parents with a simple, quality meal that tastes fresh and is home cooked.” The focus on quality is one of utmost importance as well, with Butler adding that families don’t want to worry about ingredients while on vacation. “When guests are on vacation and aren’t cooking we don’t want them to worry that they have to look closely at ingredients. We bring ingredients that are local and closer to home for our regular menu and want kids to have the same benefit,” he adds.
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At 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill in the Park Hyatt at Beaver Creek, Executive Chef Christian Apetz finds that thinking outside the box when it comes to a kids’ menu comes naturally, especially with little ones of his own. “Providing our youngest guests above: The grilled buffalo steak comes with sautéed vegetables and peewee potatoes at Fitz Bar & Restaurant. left: Kids can pick their own side at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill; teriyaki salmon is good with edamame.
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with options outside the usual has been the approach we have taken since my arrival in 2011. Having two girls and now a newborn baby boy, I fully understand the importance of providing options for all meal periods,” he says. The menu at 8100 aims to please parents by matching the caliber of fine dining in the area, along with choices for kids that don’t skimp on fresh, local ingredients and imagination. Options like the Lil' Dipper Salad allow younger diners to pick fresh, local vegetables to customize their meal with dressing made in-house. Apetz hopes that this approach will create a memory for everyone. “Kids need to be able to explore foods in their travels, as well, and get outside of their comfort zone when they dine,” he says. “I encourage my children to try different things all the time at home and when we are traveling because they may find that they might just like it, and that is a memorable food experience.”
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M I NTU R N COU NTRY CLU B Skip the idea of polo shirts and white linen table cloths that frequently comes with the term “country club,” and ask yourself one question: Do you believe in magic? TJ Ricci is both bartender and master magician, and frequents diners’ tables with an impressive slew of magic tricks (ask about the “Bunny Trick”) that are a cause for a visit all their own. The Minturn Country Club is a kick-back spot, where guests visit the “butcher shop” to select their steak, chicken or fish, and then belly up to the grill to cook it themselves. Playing with fire is all part of the fun. Add in the salad bar, and it’s a recipe for success. If the kids get antsy because the grownups want to finish that bottle of wine or, heaven forbid, order another before the signature Minturn Tater dessert arrives — shuffle them off to the shuffleboard game.
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Both Blue Moose locations in Beaver Creek and Lionshead Village welcome children with paper tablecloths and complimentary crayons for a creative outlet during dinner, along with
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the artwork of local 5th graders adorning the restaurants’ walls. While pizza is almost always a crowd pleaser, Blue Moose offers entrée alternatives, along with a medley of fruit and vegetable dishes for healthier options. The location of both spots next to
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the ice rinks at Beaver Creek and Lionshead Village allow parents to take in the joys of après, along with a supervised site for the kids to work off some last bits of energy.
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A local staple, the Eagle-Vail spot is open from breakfast through dinner, although many guests come for the all-day breakfast. A kiddie corner in the restaurant’s sun room is decked out with toys and crayons, and is a favorite hangout for parents and children alike. Pool tables, pinball, and a few TVs allow for some recreational outlets for older kids as well. Route 6 owner, Ollie Holdstock, says that the café is a welcome option for every member of the family, with traditional kids’ meals making menu appearances, along with more unique dishes like buffalo meatloaf, beef stew and chicken pot pie. “Parents can expect value for the dollar in both quality and quantity. Our portions are generous, and most items are made from scratch in house,” he says. — BY KIRSTEN DOBROTH
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IT’S BROADWAY, BABY The Vilar Performing Arts Center brings on live theater with unique style
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truck, loaded with Broadway production lighting pulls into the Vilar Performing Arts Center. About 50 specialized contractors, hired by the Vilar, begin unloading the lights, which 16 or so riggers will string high from trusses and devise wiring schemes, if they don’t already match the Vilar’s. As they plug away, the costume truck rolls in. A group of only four or five local specialists pull the heavy, ornate costumes out of the trunks in which actors stuffed them after their performance the night before. They begin laundering, steaming and ironing. One person straightens individual hairs
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on wigs. Meanwhile, two or three trucks filled with scenery and props arrive. The crew assembles an entirely new stage floor, in addition to elaborate and shifting backdrops and middle-ground props. The goal by lunchtime: to hang all the lighting from the ceiling, unload and set up most of the scenery, and arrange the costumes in proper dressing rooms. After split-shift lunches, crews bustle and buzz, focusing lights, building scenes, setting up the orchestra pit, assisting with sound checks and costume changes, and once the Broadway actors exit the stage, tearing down the entire set, packing it up and restoring the curtains, lighting and other elements, which crews removed the previous day in preparation for the Broadway event. They’ll finally leave the theater around 3 a.m. — a 20-hour day under their belts. “It’s crazy to see how it comes together,” says Kris Sabel, executive director of the Vilar Performing Arts Center. Bringing a Broadway show to a small mountain town during the winter months is no small feat, but the Vilar Center has been pulling it off for 15 years. After spending weeks, and sometimes months, in major cities, national Broadway tours eventually land in smaller venues for at least a few nights. But for the Vilar, whose mission includes an ever-changing schedule of diverse programming targeting a relatively small community, booking the same show for three nights in a row doesn’t make sense. Unfortunately, securing a national Broadway tour for only two nights isn’t a "The Producers" hits the Vilar stage in February, and "A Night with Janis Joplin" comes in March.
sound monetary investment either; Sabel simply hopes to break even. “It doesn’t make financial sense, but our mission is to be a well-rounded performing arts center. There are a lot of high expectations of what we offer to our community and to our guests,” Sabel says. “Because we have such a generous philanthropic community that supports cultural opportunities, (working residents and guests) get to take advantage of this generosity. ... People who don’t get a chance to see Broadway shows in New York, or even Denver, can see it in their own community.” And, more than just ease and convenience of viewing Broadway in Beaver
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Creek is the distinctive experience the Vilar’s venue presents. For example, when Sabel saw “Mama Mia” in Denver, he just didn’t like it, but when it played at the Vilar, his perspective changed. “Here, it works for 500 people in a way that it didn’t in a 2,000- or 3,000-person venue,” he says. “One of the things that’s really special about seeing a Broadway show at the Vilar is you are in it; it’s very intimate and immediate. It feels like they’re performing it to you; they’re performing to 14 rows back, versus 40 rows back. It’s different. You feel like you’re sitting up-close and personal.”
A DIVERSE LINE-UP
On Jan. 22, the fiery sounds of Jerry Lee Lewis ignite with the power of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins in “Million Dollar Quartet,” a Broadway musical based on the historical night in 1956 when all four artists convened at Memphis’ legendary Sun Records for one of the greatest jam sessions in rock ’n’ roll. Then, Feb. 24, the wacky comedy of Mel Brooks comes to the stage, as inspired by Brooks’ film of the same name, “The Producers.” The Vilar’s Broadway series rounds out March 9 with “A Night with Janis Joplin.” In addition to celebrating the raspy queen of rock, the musical travels back to Joplin’s biggest influences, including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. Of course, the Broadway series is only a small slice of stardom the Vilar offers. Its Concert Series attracts everything from bluegrass and country to classical and opera; the Family Series features the mind-bending twists, leaps and contortions of The Golden Dragon Acrobats of China, as well as traditional holiday shows; and its Comedy Series ranges from the family-friendly giggles of Brian Regan and high-profile comedians like Jay Leno to political satires from The Capitol Steps. In addition to pulling off one- or two-night-only Broadway shows, if there’s one accomplishment Sabel’s proud of regarding the Vilar Center, is the sheer number of diverse, topnotch shows it offers. “It’s part of who we are,” Sabel says. “We live in a very unique valley.”
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THE UNIVERSAL SOUL Anton Arkhipov’s art makes people happy
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THIS SPRING, AS GOURMANDS
partake of the sweet and savory abundance on offer at the Taste of Vail, an artist whose work epitomizes mountain revelry will be visiting Masters Gallery in Vail. Anton Arkhipov’s paintings celebrate life. Large, round figures are portrayed in a variety of
locations, all beautiful. Classic cars, wine, fine food, musical instruments: These are the building blocks of a day well lived. "For me, the mountains aren't about skiing — they're about après ski: romance, food, wine," he says. "When you're going to the mountains, you're lost in a strange world."
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Arkhipov’s path to celebration was a circuitous, and not altogether straightforward one. He could have allowed the Russian government to dictate his art. Or, he could have splattered the darker side of his childhood all over the canvas. But Arkhipov masterfully chose differently. The artistry of Arkhipov’s family dates back to the 19th century, and as a result, he enjoyed a highsociety upbringing, which included special permission to practice copying the masters after hours in museums and mimicking his renowned father’s modernist brushstrokes. “He trained my eye to see color, my hands to draw figures and my spirit to create my own vision,” Arkhipov says. In addition, Moscow’s rich culture exposed Arkhipov to the finest theater, live music and art exhibitions. He graduated with honors from the Surikov College of Fine Art in Moscow, a prestigious “boot camp art education,” which attracted Western and Eastern students. “Basically, you had everything available to you,” he says. And yet, Arkhipov grew up under the shadows of familial mental illness, alcoholism and government restrictions. Art became his escape from the “ugly part of the world,” he says. “Art was everything — my bread, my water, my social life. It was everything I ever learned in terms of human relationships and philosophic views.” After restoring icons and murals in Russian churches, exploring “every possible trend you can imagine” in art school, and
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developing an early “darker, abstract, geometric” style in the late 1980s, he and a friend instigated an underground art scene. In 1987, the free-spirited artists breached political boundaries by displaying experimental art on public streets. “It was quite a risky thing,” he says. “The police would start chasing you, you’d grab your painting and run away — you could go to jail — but we were young.” As Russian borders began to open, an art collector from Europe discovered Arkhipov’s mastery, which led to his first London exhibition at age 26. He garnered a reputation throughout Europe, and then briefly visited the United States to debut his work. When he returned to the U.S. in 1990 for another trip, “I literally lost my (return) ticket, so
MY JOB IS TO REMIND PEOPLE OF BEAUTY. IT’S A GREAT PRIVILEGE TO BE ALIVE. HUMANITY, EVEN WITH ALL ITS UGLY SIDE, (HAS) CREATED THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE THINGS." I decided to stay around for a few more months.” Galleries in California, and beyond, invited him to showcase his art, so he applied for more visas and eventually, a green card. “Just to make this move without knowing the language or anything; it was a remarkable, stupid and fantastic idea,” he says, adding that America “became my only country I cared about.” Arkhipov’s style grew organically, just like his career and national identity. “I let myself be like a
child, with the hands of a master — and when I say, ‘like a child,’ I mean do whatever comes naturally, without thinking if it’s good or bad or commercial; just do want you want,” he says. “I wasn’t thinking about what you call it; I was creating a place in my art where I feel happiest … and sharing a happy place makes me happier.” His whimsical oil and acrylics depict leisure activities like skiing through bold color, a sense of movement, texture and other classic techniques.
His pursuit: to illustrate humanity’s undying spirit. “My job is to remind people of beauty,” he says. “It’s a great privilege to be alive. Humanity, even with all its ugly side, (has) created the most beautiful, creative things. “The figures in my work glow with vitality. They are full of life, love and abundance. I am painting the joyous universal soul of us all, and my goal is to remind people about the joyful parts of life and that we all can be happier.” — BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
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to inspire a wider range of outdoor activities, the spring season is a great time to bridge your winter fitness to a level that matches your summer pursuits. If cardiointensive activities are among your summer favorites — cycling, trail running, mountain hiking — it’s
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Spring into summer fitness with Nordic skiing
likely that your aerobic fitness will need a boost if you’ve spent the previous few months doing activities that require less effort. Instead of committing yourself to the treadmill or other indoor activities, take your fitness routine far outside of the gym this spring and onto the Vail area’s Nordic skiing
trails for some primetime aerobic training. Whether you choose to pursue classic Nordic skiing or skate skiing, the effort that it takes to propel these skinny skis over the snow will reap huge rewards for your heart and lungs — in addition to offering a whole-body workout and a slew of other health benefits.
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“Nordic skiing challenges balance and upper-body strength as well as multidirectional and multi-planar strength. Plus, it puts far less impact on your joints than running,” says Nordic skier and Howard Head Sports Medicine physical therapist Ana Robinson. Robinson provides physical therapy support to the U.S. Cross Country National Team and traveled with the team to the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in 2014. “Nordic skiing also requires a massive cardiovascular effort, so it’s great for endurance athletes,” she adds. If you’ve never tried Nordic skiing but want to take it up this spring, then get outside now — and be prepared for a bit of a learning curve. Robinson suggests that beginners take lessons to learn proper technique from the start. “And be patient,” she says. “Nordic skiing is technically challenging, and it takes a while to become efficient. Commit to at least five times before deciding whether or not it’s a good fit for you.” The Vail area offers a variety of formal and informal venues for Nordic skiing, where you can hone your aerobic capacity doing hill repeats or challenge your balance with skills drills on smooth flats.
TH E VAI L N OR D IC CE NTE R: Beginner’s Choice If you’re new to Nordic skiing, then The Vail Nordic Center is a great place to start. Located on the Vail golf course, this venue offers 17 kilometers of skiing terrain, and several flat or near-flat loops near the clubhouse are the perfect place to take a lesson or practice your skills in an area where you can increase your confidence before venturing out onto steeper terrain. The Vail Nordic Center also has a full retail shop with an excellent clothing and gear selection, where you can begin to gather the items you’ll need for ongoing enjoyment of the sport. With some of the best grooming in the state, skiing conditions remain solid throughout the spring until this venue’s closing. Rentals on site; daily use fee with season passes available. Call for lesson availability. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., through April 3.
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COR D ILLE R A N OR D IC CE NTE R: Mountain Escape Located a few minutes away from the town of Edwards, the Cordillera Nordic Center operates on the same terrain that serves as a world-class summer golfing destination. While driving up Squaw Creek Road, you’ll begin to appreciate the beauty that defines this place. Once you’ve reached the Nordic center’s summit clubhouse, you’ll see all that makes Cordillera truly special, unobstructed views of the Gore Range and wildlife sightings included. While a few beginner loops are a part of this venue’s 11 kilometers of skiable terrain, skiing at the Cordillera Nordic Center is physically demanding. Hills that range from rolling to steep will get your heart pumping while wide-open views offer the sense of a true high mountain adventure. Daily grooming and an elevation of more than 8,200 feet make the Cordillera Nordic Center a good spring skiing destination. Rentals on site; daily use fee with season passes available. Call for lesson availability. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., while snow conditions remain.
B E AVE R CR E E K N OR D IC S POR TS CE NTE R: Fitness and Fun If you’re an experienced Nordic skier, take your skinny skis up Beaver
NORDIC SKIING IS TECHNICALLY CHALLENGING, AND IT TAKES A WHILE TO BECOME EFFICIENT." — ANA ROBINSON Creek’s Strawberry Park Express Lift to access McCoy Park, a 32-kilometer Nordic skiing venue that wanders through aspen groves and provides varied, interesting terrain. These hilly, groomed trails nestled between Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch will give you an excellent aerobic workout. Located at an elevation of 9,840 feet, McCoy Park typically has good snow conditions that last well into the spring. As freeze and thaw cycles are common, time your ski to catch the snow as it starts to corn up for the best spring skiing experience. Visit the Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center at its location within the Strawberry Park Condominiums
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NORDIC SKIING VENUES The Vail Nordic Center 1778 Vail Valley Drive | Vail vailnordiccenter.com 970.476.8466 Cordillera Nordic Center 650 Clubhouse Drive | Edwards cordilleraliving.com/Nordic 970.926.5100 Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center Strawberry Park Condominiums 1280 Village Road | Beaver Creek beavercreek.com/Nordic 970.754.5313 Tennessee Pass Nordic Center 259 Country Road 29 Ski Cooper, Leadville tennesseepass.com 719.486.8114
for details about lessons, which are important for beginners at this location. Open daily, 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., through April 3. See beavercreek. com/Nordic for details about fees, lessons, and rental equipment.
generally good here at a high-mountain elevation of 10,500 feet. Rentals on site; daily use fee with season passes available. Call for lesson availability. Open daily, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., through the second week in April.
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Although the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center is about a 40-minute drive from Vail, it’s worth the trip. This venue provides an exciting experience unlike any of the others in the area and has a full cafe and espresso bar onsite. The Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, a gourmet backcountry dining facility housed within a yurt, is also within the area, as are four smaller yurts that can be rented out for overnight accommodation. The Tennessee Pass Nordic Center includes 27 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails that wind through hilly, wooded terrain. While spring skiing conditions are dependent on snowpack at every venue, they’re
Maloit Park in Minturn is the official training venue for Ski & Snowboard Club Vail’s Nordic skiing athletes. While this location doesn’t have a clubhouse or other amenities, its challenging terrain is available for public use — but be on the lookout for local elites as they pass you by in a blast. Other communities including EagleVail and Eagle also have Nordic ski tracks on their golf courses while the snow is in condition, but grooming may be less predictable at these and other neighborhood ski areas than at more established venues. Get out and enjoy prime spring conditions in the Vail area before the snow starts to melt, and you’ll be fit in no time for summer fun. — BY TRACI J. MACNAMARA
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INTER IN THE MOUNTAINS moves into spring with hesitance, like a spotted fawn teetering beside his mama deer. When the thaw starts to take hold to unleash warmer days, tree limbs drip freely, rivers run wild, and the fawn starts to dash as Meadow Mountain sings her songs of a new season. The town of Minturn is nestled in a valley with this vibrant wilderness drawing in from every edge, surrounded by the most recreationally used National Forest in the country. The area is within close reach of world-class mountain resorts, and offers miles upon miles of trails to ski or snowshoe in the winter, and to bike or hike in the summer. Leave the bustling I-70 corridor on exit 171, and drive two miles south on the scenic Highway 24, where you can escape hurried crowds of visitors to sink into the heart of a true Rocky Mountain town. Michelle Metteer, economic development coordinator for the town of Minturn, says it’s a notto-miss destination — a homeaway-from-home filled with rich heritage, dynamic high-country recreation access, and the culture and charm of fun gift shops and memorable restaurants. “Minturn is fortunate to have a very unique group of businesses,” shares Metteer. “More often than not, Minturn businesses are run, day to day, by the business owners themselves.” Enjoy a cinnamon roll and coffee with Sage at Sticky Fingers, or a hearty breakfast at the historic Turntable, named for its original role as railroad wheelhouse, where the train from Leadville would stop and switch
directions. Stop for a fast bite of Greek flavor at Nicky’s Quickie, or make a dinner date with the Minturn Country Club on Main Street to sear your own steak. Head just past downtown and hit Kirby Cosmo’s for a rack of BBQ ribs and a local draft beer. Shops like Cathy’s Uptown Store, Gemini Gardens and The Scarab have great goods for the home and to give as gifts, and Holy Toledo is a clothing and accessories consignment store that bargain buyers won’t want to miss. For gourmet goods to-go, Mangiare Italian Market and Vail Mountain Coffee and Tea are located in the business district on the north end of town. Get outside for snowmobiling or the popular activity of ski touring on Meadow Mountain; backcountry terrain is also available to expert skiers, who can ski home after a day at
Vail via the Minturn Mile. “Typically they stop at the Minturn Saloon for a margarita and a bite to eat,” Metteer says of people who enjoy the area’s outdoor fun. “Both locals and visitors are able to take advantage of all the recreational fun the Minturn area has to offer.” Every year in February, watch skiers as they are pulled at high speeds by horses during the annual skijoring competition — a definite reason to make Minturn a stop for some midwinter entertainment and community camaraderie. This year, barstool racing will make its debut, so look out for locals flying by on a barstool … on skis. What? Giddyup! “This is the only skijoring event to take place in Eagle County and is a must see,” shares Metteer. Mountain muscles stay strong all year long at the Minturn Fitness
Center, located in Maloit Park. The facility was built in collaboration with the Ski and Snowboard Club of Vail, offering state-of-the-art functional training equipment and programs for elite athletes, day visitors and local members. Once deep powder melts into runoff, the riverside town is a great launch pad for kayaking and fishing. Minturn has several drop-off points for kayakers, and a historic walk in Eagle River Park, just off Main Street. Head up the Lionshead Rock or Grouse Creek hiking trails, or drive further south to find even more free-to-enjoy wilderness. “Minturn has more access to hiking trails than anywhere else in the Valley,” says Metteer. “You can hike terrain varying from a ‘Fourteener’ — the only one in the county — to a nice day hike with the family, and everything in between.” In town, you can get your outdoor gear on your way into the wilderness. Metteer says Weston Backcountry is the Vail Valley’s premier distributor of snowboards in the winter and stand-up paddleboards in the summer. Minturn Anglers has outdoor apparel and fishing gear, and provides the ultimate Rocky Mountain fly-fishing experience for the novice and expert alike. More cultural activities are on the way this year with Vail Symposium events, and with summer comes the weekly Minturn Market on Saturdays, and free concerts at the Little Beach Amphitheater. This year, outdoor movie nights will be added into the mix at Little Beach. “All ages are welcome,” says Metteer. “And there is a park next to the amphitheater for the kids to play.”
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S H OOT YOU R BACKG ROU N D WIS E LY Most people set up mountain shots but miss the mark when it comes to featuring family and friends; the subjects show up as small, stick-like figures in front of a massive peak. Michael Rawlings, owner of Michael Rawlings Photography, has a special spot to capture up-close faces, while still showcasing the Gore Range; he recommends the snowy field (or grassy lawn, as the case may be) west of Golden Peak Lodge. He also likes shooting on top of Vail Mountain, partially because the snow creates a nice bounce of light onto smiling faces. As he snaps away, he moves much closer than most amateurs dare (within 5 feet), which results in crisp, intimate portraits. “Get closer until you
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take a picture and you cut something out of the picture,” he says. “Then, move back a step.”
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There’s no sense in trying to capture the personality of your family or friends in Vail Village if they’re going to feel self-conscious posing or playing around as
others amble about. Though it’s a beautiful backdrop, Nate Agnini, co-owner of Nate & Jenny Weddings, gathers his subjects in whatever environment they feel most at home. “Pick a venue that lets families be themselves and play around,” Agnini says. “Being as natural and organic as you can be makes for great photos …
find a place that means something to them but is also a great fit.” Most photographers shoot both posed photos and the candid side. “It’s about what your family is, right then in the moment,” Agnini says. “It’s more about their personality.” He likes to bring kids to local parks — with snacks, and maybe some wine for parents — and allow everyone to play. Rawlings uses little “tricks,” such as telling the kids to run up and tickle their parents, then perhaps capturing kids dangling their feet in the river or reading a book on a bench. “It’s about showing who you are as a family, not necessarily how well you can smile at the camera,” Rawlings says. “(I show) something that expresses emotions and the love the family has. Too many times people think taking family portraits has to be stuffy, but it doesn’t; it can be fun.”
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K E E P S H OOTI N G Simply experimenting with various angles, distances and poses can lead to the perfect photo. “A lot of people think about straight-on photos. Try something different,” Rawlings says. “Try different angles, try something crazy.” With kids, it’s effective to stoop down to, or below, their level, rather than looking down from above. But Rawlings cautions: While it may be OK with kids, it’s not flattering when photographers point their cameras upward toward adults. Create depth in photos by pulling people in close to the camera and then, for example, incorporating Vail Village’s covered bridge in the background. Another stylistic technique: Take close-up pictures of characteristic body parts, such as grandma’s arthritic hands or a multigenerational “pile” of bare feet. “It doesn’t always have to be about faces,” Rawlings says. Another strategy involves continuously shooting, even when people think you’re finished. “It’s the one where you say, ‘we’re done,’ and you keep shooting,” says
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Jason Grubb, of Jason and Gina Photography. If you’re using a timer, you can count down from 8, when it’s really a 10-second burst; the technique presents opportunities to capture people off-guard, in more natural postures. Another trick involves telling everyone to make a goofy face, snapping the shot, and then continuing to click away when they’re naturally laughing at the antics.
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Most people direct their loved one’s faces into the sun, which results in squinty and washed-out faces. Instead, position people away from the sun and use the solar power to backlight them (you might need to use your flash as a fill light). Positioning people in shade, under a tree, for example, is also a good practice. Of course, one of the cardinal rules in photography involves scheduling sessions during early morning or late afternoon/ dusk hours. These times flatter subjects the most, by offering softer lighting. When it comes to closeups, mounting a camera on a tripod and setting
the timer is almost always a better bet than selfies — even with a stick. “Selfies may be more spontaneous and fun, but they don’t make for great photos,” Agnini says. Finally, plan when it comes to clothing, trust Rawlings, who says, “try not to be too matchy.” Instead, coordinate with complementary colors. He avoids bright colors like orange, or more complex patterns, like plaids. He’s also not a big fan of blacks, which can obscure, say, a small child standing in front of an adult wearing the same color, or whites, which draw the eye
to clothing rather than faces because it’s the brightest portion of the photo. “No big bold stripes on clothes, no patterns, no logos,” he says, “because you want the emphasis to be on faces; you want colors to be secondary.” Natural, earthy colors like greens, blues and browns work well, he says. After applying a few, or all of these principles, look back on your collection; you may find it much more difficult to choose that frame-able — or Facebookable — moment, which is a very good problem to have. — BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
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a new way. Bronze can be cold looking or flat by itself, (using both together) is a way to jazz it up a bit.” Yvonne Jacobs, president of Slifer Designs, loves working with mixed metals — it’s been a natural progression. She recommends pairing a shiny piece with a matte finish
in place of shiny metal with shiny metal, which is definitely reminiscent of the décor of the 1980s. “Using silver or chrome, shiny pieces, and mix in brass finishes, use different textures — I think that helps with the overall look and seems more sophisticated,” Jacobs says.
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Sarah Carr, owner of Sarah Carr Design, completed a project that incorporates several different metals into one cohesive look that is stylish and maybe a little unexpected — with design that goes beyond the coffee table. “A perfect example was a contemporary barn door that had a stainless steel track, blacked-steel cladding and a tall gold door pull,” Carr says. “I think you just choose the pieces you love and don't worry too much about the finish, and it all works together beautifully.” Case in point: not everyone can picture gold finishes in their home. However, Carr is currently
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working on a project that brings in touches of gold in the light fixtures, side tables and nail-head trim on chairs. Hints of these colors are a perfect way to dabble in mixed metal and keep your personality in the design. There are the obvious lighting fixtures and accessories but pops of metal work on furnishings too. A rich leather chair with bronze, or sleek black with silver legs, feels luxurious but doesn’t overwhelm the design. Designers aren’t suggesting going all metal throughout the house — pick and choose for the most impact. Not ready to update the
furnishings? Jacobs suggests updating accessories instead of changing out all of your plumbing, lighting and even door handles. “I think it’s more comfortable to put a couple of accessories here and there. There are so many fun brass accessories to pop in,” she says. Combining brass globes with matte-finished iron on the coffee table or bookshelves; use nail heads for additional visual interest without overwhelming. The use of different metals can work in most any room in the house, except maybe the bathroom. In the kitchen, Carr recommends using stainless appliances with dark steel
window trim. Jacobs adds interest to a great room with various metals. Basso has a one-of-a-kind wood hutch with brass accents. For those of us who have a bit of a hard time committing to any one look, manufacturers are listening. They’ve come up with a new look – ‘gilver’, which is a silver with gold undertones. It’s the best of both worlds because it picks up both gold and silver tones, Jacobs says. In the dining room of a home Jacobs and design associate Melissa Dombroski recently designed, she installed a delicate-looking chandelier in gilver, which coordinates with a patina’d finish case piece. Because of
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Mixed metal accessories are an easy way to incorporate new design elements into a room, as seen in these designs by Yvonne Jacobs and Melissa Dombroski.
the tones, though, it would look just as good near a piece with silver finish. Working mixed metals into your project might seem nerve racking, but trying to match tones, colors and finishes is even more dicey. Carr strongly encourages you to give the mixed-metal look a try: “It's nearly impossible to pull off (matchy-matchy), so if you go all out for the mixed metal theme — it is a much more interesting and cool look. I mix metals in every project I design, no matter what the overall style is. It always works.” — BY HEATHER HOWER
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S TE P U P TO TH E BAR R E While Pure Barre is headquartered in Denver and Spartanburg, S.C., the Edwards spot was opened five years ago by the founder of Pure Barre; it's now owned by Rebecca Pellican. She says clients can expect 55 minutes of low impact, tiny movements of key muscle groups — hips, thighs, seat, abs and arms — to the point of fatigue. Each working part of class is followed by a stretching section to create long, lean muscles. Set to pumping music and encouragement from a microphoned instructor, the studio’s centerpiece is a ballet barre, from which much of the class is inspired by. While the name and studio alludes to a ballet background, prospective clients don’t need to have spent time on pointe. “Your muscles will shake — that’s normal,” promises Pellican.
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S TRON G E R BOD IES, S TRON G E R PE R FOR M AN CE Embracing “the shake” creates stronger muscle groups that lead to improved results in other areas of activity. Page Slevin, a Vail Valley local and Pure Barre enthusiast, found that greater thigh, core and arm strength has led to stronger athletic performance on the mountain. Slevin’s background as
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Katie Denton has been an instructor at the studio in Edwards for five years now, and has seen similar results with clients who have passed through her classes. “I like to look at Pure Barre as your training for a triathlon. This one-hour sweat session attacks the body from head to toe. It's an intense core workout that leaves you feeling the coveted burn long after class lets out,” she says. “We have amazing outdoor-enthusiast clients who have felt incredible changes to their true passions and hobbies.”
B E H I N D TH E SCE N ES Pure Barre teachers similarly spend much of the certification process learning the technique, recognizing compromised form, and practicing hands-on corrections. Pellican adds who continuing education in the technique, injury prevention and performance remain important components of Pure Barre, and
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above: Various versions of "cardio sprints" and "cardio kicks" elevate the heart rate throughout Platform classes. left: Instructor Katie Denton demonstrates an intense inner-thigh exercise.
teachers often develop special workshops aimed at improving form and targeting certain muscle groups. For Pellican, being a franchise owner is second only to teaching, which leads to a more hands-on approach from the top down to ensure the best possible results for clients. Denton concurs, saying that the training process is as much a physical workout as a mental one — not unlike what clients go through during an average Pure Barre session.
INTRODUC IN G PL ATFOR M The addition of Pure Barre Platform, a cardio-based class that the Edwards location now offers, adds a cardiovascular component to the traditional class setting.
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“The movements are a little bit bigger: You will sweat and your heart rate will rise, but you can still modify to make the workout lower impact,” Pellican says. The Pure Barre Platform class has been a popular addition to the brand, as it touches on the cardio component that isn’t as much of a focus in traditional Pure Barre classes. Although the class aims to give participants even more of a workout — as if that was possible — exercises can be modified to serve as a safe fitness regimen for those rehabilitating after injury, or dealing with reduced range of motion. “Both Pure Barre and Pure Barre Platform are easily modifiable to cater to those recovering from injuries or surgeries. So in either type of class, you can go really hard and push yourself, or you can take it easy if you need to,” says Pellican. Intrigued? You should be. Participants of every fitness level and background are welcomed to class, with teachers emphasizing that the only prerequisite is being able to hold onto a ballet barre. Active mountain lifestyle, meet Pure Barre; these two might just be made for each other. — BY KRISTIN DOBROTH
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Rocky Mountain Blizzard-30 trail bike guarantees high-volume and high-fun giving you extra float in loose terrain. Lightweight FORM aluminum frame and Rocky Mountain Fat AL fork, Sun Mulefut rims laced to SunRingle hubs with Vee’s massive 4.7-inch Bulldozer tires from High Gear Cyclery - 970.470.4126
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A Phoenician Silver Drachm, 162-161 set 22k, from Karats 970.476.4760
Concertina music box from The Gilded Spruce 970.476.5113
Mountain Modern Tibetan Area Rug, hand made in Nepal from pure Himalayan wool from Ruggs Benedict - 970.949.5390
24k, silver & gemstone collection from Istanbul from Hughes Collection 970.926.6062
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Tango collection by Bellarri in 18k gold with genuine colored stones from Lamina Jewelry Gallery 970.476.7799 and Lionshead Jewelers 970.476.0499
Swivel platinum leather chair with silver nail heads and cowhide from P Furniture & Design 970.949.0153
Cotton Pique Jacket, No-Iron Cotton Shirt and Equestrian Stretch Cotton Jeans from Nina McLemore Boutique - 970.476.4809
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Smith Snow Goggles deliver top quality craftsmanship and construction, handbuilt in the USA from Double Diamond Ski Shop - 970.476.5500
Contoura Custom Liner, Surefoot Custom Ski Boot and Custom Insole from Surefoot 970.476.8890
Le Top Aviator Jacket, Wes & Willy T-Shirt, Petit Lem Jeans, Blueberry Hill Hat from Kids' Cottage 970.926.8697 Jude Frances Classic 18k Gold collection with her signature brushed finish from LaNae Fine Jewelry - 970.476.7933
Mighty Purses (charges your iphone) from Slifer Designs 970.926.8200
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THE VAIL VALLEY IS ONE BIG PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS LARGE AND SMALL. FROM TUBING AT ADVENTURE RIDGE TO ICE FISHING AT NOT TINGHAM LAKE, THE FUN CONTINUES DAY AND NIGHT. BY KIRSTEN DOBROTH - PHOTOS BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR
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he family ski trip is an American rite of passage, but that doesn’t mean the fun begins and ends on the slopes. Sure to please even the youngest of adventurers, the Vail Valley has a little bit of everything for families looking to plan a few hours — or even a whole day — in Nature’s playground.
SNOW TUBING AT ADVENTURE RIDGE To spin or not to spin? That might be the only question that comes to mind when paying a visit to the tubing hill atop the mountain kid’s paradise, also known as Adventure Ridge, at Vail Mountain. Operating every afternoon, the tubing hill is fun for all ages, as this isn’t your average backyard sledding hill. If the bursts of laughter and screaming are anything to go by, the rush of whizzing down one of the several tubing tracks is exhilarating. An easy-access magic carpet lift makes the ride back up a breeze.
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The Walking Mountains Science Center is best known for awakening the inner explorer in all of its guests, and offers a medley of programs aimed at getting kids — and parents — outside. The Center’s snowshoe tours are designed to be educational with a focus on the ecology specific to each tour location, and are a great afternoon or evening activity for families. For kids ages 3 to 5, the Earth Keepers program runs each week, and is designed around both classroom and outside instruction for kids accompanied by an adult to learn about the world around them.
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ROASTING AT THE PARK HYATT, BEAVER CREEK
The Park Hyatt means business when it comes to family fun, and the hotel’s fire pit at the mountain base is ground zero for a much more kid-friendly form of après ski. Playing on the theme of Beaver Creek’s Cookie Time, the Park Hyatt hosts a S’more Happy Hour for hotel guests every day between 4 and 5 p.m. Pastry Chef Jackie Lopez keeps things interesting with gourmet mallows featuring flavors such as vanilla, mint and toffee, among others. Don’t worry, Mom and Dad, the champagne tent is right next door. Additionally, for kids who can’t get enough of the outdoor themed activity, the hotel offers indoor camping packages in select suites.
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Fishing
For those looking for a little more rough and tumble of an adventure, Vail Valley Anglers offers guided fly fishing and ice fishing tours for groups, with the recommended earliest age for a trip being 7 or 8. Vail Valley Anglers also offers rentals for fishing equipment for families with experience looking to head out on their own. The best part of reeling in the day’s catch? “We get to eat it for dinner!” say Ava and Roxy, local sisters.
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Ice Skating at B eav e r C r e e k
Westin Kids Club The Westin Riverfront Resort’s Kids Club is a one-stop shop for kiddo fun. Though the club’s programs include great opportunities to get outside and play — sledding, scavenger hunts and more — the indoor space is incredibly popular, with all kinds of bells and whistles. Designed with 5- to 12-year-olds in mind, it’s a giant rumpus room filled with board games, arts and crafts, beanbag forts, and a newly designed Lego wall. Kids Club directors plan daily themes, including “Out of this World!”— galaxy slime! aliens! comet catchers! UFOs! — or “Mountain Explorers,” with dreamcatchers, bear skin paintings, trading beads and music makers. Welcome to children staying at other resorts as well as those at the Westin, the Kids Club is open daily from 9 to 5, and stays open until 9 on Fridays and Saturdays for parents looking for a night out on the town. Available by the hour, or for half and full days. westinriverfrontavon.com.
What’s a winter wonderland without an ice rink? Beaver Creek’s outdoor rink is a great alternative for little ones not quite ready for ski school, or for some family memories off the slopes. Rebakah, 15, and her dad, Mark, have been visiting Beaver Creek’s rink for 13 years on their annual family vacation from Pennsylvania to live out a little friendly family competition. “We’ve been racing every year since we first started visiting Beaver Creek,” says Mark. "But, I always win.” Seating by the fire pits makes for a terrific grandstand for cheering members of the family, or a podium for the victor. Skate rentals are also conveniently located next to the rink.
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the future with
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Artist, historian, merchant, advocate, teacher and mentor Dan Telleen is a true Vail original BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD Some people dwell on the past; others fixate on the future. Renowned local artist, jeweler, historian, local merchant, community advocate, teacher and mentor Dan Telleen, who creates in the present, believes the past is something for us all to behold, clearly, on our visionary journey into the future. “As a culture, we’re no insignificant tick on the world’s timeline; this generation, finally, can look into the past with clarity and into the future with imagination, like Janus could,” he says, referring to the two-faced Roman god who could see into both the past and the future, one of many myths depicted in the artist’s body of work over his nearly half-century creating distinctive fine jewelry in Vail Village. “In my work, it’s all about things we as human beings have in common … something that connects us all.”
Inspecting artifacts up close is part of the art for Dan Telleen, owner of Karats, a "working studio,” gallery and veritable museum not only for precious gems and stones but historical objects dating back to the beginnings of civilization, mankind and even the universe. For an artist, he says, "a good body of work is rooted in its past.”
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especially appealing “because there weren’t any term papers or final tests.” It was at Wayne State that Telleen met his future business partner, Jim Cotter, another art student, though it would be another three years before they would join forces in a significant enterprise. The pair went their separate ways upon graduation to take teaching jobs — Telleen to Michigan “chasing a girl” who soon married someone else; Cotter to California, respectively — with plans to reunite on summer vacations
civilization, mankind and even the universe emerge as contemporary art in the form of wearable jewelry. Encased in elegant forms of gold, silver and platinum are remnants from our past, ranging from precious gems to pieces of meteorite, fossils, ancient coins and bones — even snake skeletons. Other pieces include African relics of iron, inlaid with precious metals, crystals and diamonds. There’s plenty of other mystifying stuff around, as well, behind glass. “A body of work needs to build on itself,” Telleen explains. “A good body of work is rooted in its past.” To understand Telleen’s vision for Karats, one has to understand Telleen himself … and that’s not easy.
“As a culture, we’re no insignificant tick on the world’s timeline; this generation, finally, can look into the past with clarity and into the future with imagination.”
Telleen is owner and sole-proprietor of Karats, on East Meadow Drive just two doors down from La Tour Restaurant in the Village Center Mall. It’s a “working studio,” gallery and veritable museum for custom-made trinkets, rings, bracelets, earrings and other pieces with “high intrigue value,” he says. More than that, Karats is a truly magical place where not only precious gems and stones but historical objects dating back to the beginnings of
‘MAKING STUFF’
Born and raised on a farm near Gowrie, Iowa, 80 miles or so from Des Moines, Telleen doesn’t remember a time when he wasn’t “making stuff.” “I didn’t think of it as art, necessarily, but looking back, it definitely was folk art,” he says. With intentions of becoming a teacher, he attended the local community college, transferring as an elementary education major minoring in history to nearby Wayne State Teachers College in Nebraska — mainly for its trimester calendar, which allowed him to return home to Iowa in April for a long summer of working the farm and other odd jobs. “As an elementary teaching student, I had to take a class in elementary art. I really liked it and I was a good at it. I wound up changing my history minor to an art minor, then to an art major … that’s when I actually began to study art,” he says, adding that art classes were
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to further themselves as artists. “So, there I was, in Michigan,” Telleen says of three lonely years teaching art at an elementary school. “And I didn’t know a soul.”
‘ALL CHARGED UP’
Throughout the late-1960s, nevertheless, Telleen and Cotter shared a dream of heading south of the border, to Guadalajara, Mexico, to continue their development as artists, specifically in ceramics. A twist of fate along the way through Colorado, however, saw the
fellow teachers sign up for summer school metal casting classes, instead, at the University of Colorado, Boulder. “We talked our way in, sort of,” Telleen says of those days as wide-eyed young men with a dream. “We really liked it and were all charged up about it.” Later that summer, the pair headed for pre-casinos Central City/Blackhawk, a small-town, touristy community at the time up in the mountains, to make jewelry — and money — for the first time in the back room of a small shop, vowing to “go big-time” the next summer in Denver. They met again to find a place to work in the back room of a small business, this one a head shop on Denver’s Larimer Square. That didn’t prove lucrative at all — they made $3 in three days on one jewelry repair and no sales at all in the head shop, Telleen says — so they ventured further west, up into the mountains, to Estes Park, finding some success, and further inspiration.
‘JUST GETTING STARTED’
“A woman we met there suggested we visit Vail, which she said was ‘just getting started.’ That was ’69,” Telleen recalls. “The next summer, we got back together again and thought we’d go even further into the mountains and see Aspen.” Passing through Vail again in 1970, they liked what they saw and agreed, “why go to Aspen? Let’s just focus here!” The fledgling business partners jumped at an opportunity to rent a bottom-floor space in the Casino Building, below where Vendetta’s is today, jointly founding the Gold and Silversmith’s Shop, on Wall Street. There, the former fellow art students, traveling
companions and close friends matured as jewelers, artists and merchants for 13 years — until splitting up in 1983. “We both put in $3,000, plus our tools and equipment, to pay the rent and remodel the place. When we got done with the remodel, we had $80 left; there was nothing to fight over,” Telleen recalls. “It’s when you become successful that you find things to fight about. That’s what happened to us.” With Cotter keeping the original retail space, where he remains today, Telleen went on another three-year
clockwise from top- right: Using a decades-old wax gun, Telleen hand-shapes soft wax into forms that ultimately will get cast as gold, silver and platinum jewelry; an ancient Native
American arrowhead is the heart of this gold pendant; Telleen does nearly all his design work at this ancient, debris-strewn wooden desk; the hands of a master making jewelry in Vail since 1970; from a fossil ring to gold earrings set with precious gems to bracelets and necklaces of silver, gold and snake skeleton, Telleen's jewelry is known for its "high intrigue value," he says.
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In his three-year hiatus from doing business as a jeweler in the early 1980s, Dan Telleen began writing a weekly column for Vail’s only newspaper at the time, the Vail Trail. First named “Jeweler’s Corner,” then “Karats,” it went on to discuss gems and jewelry facts, fiction and proper care, for nearly two decades, confirming Telleen as Vail’s leading expert on gems and jewelry, a role he still enjoys today. “The column helped educate my clientele on jewelry,” he says. “I find the more customers know the easier they are to deal with.” After opening Karats, Telleen became a regular advertiser in the Vail Trail, running ads for Karats nearly every week sporting a blackand-white pencil drawing of his bearded face and singular, pithy, jewelry-related quotes relating to Vailites’ local pastimes, such as: • “Emeralds are a symbol of faith. Give her some before her first moguls lesson.” • “Gold is believed to be a medication for the nervous system. Try some before your next three-foot putt.” The bearded, bespectacled face of Dan Telleen has been part of Vail's fabric since The notoriety and brilliant he began a weekly column, "Jeweler's marketing savvy eventually helped Corner," in the Vail Trail in the early 1980s. Telleen garner the 1987 Dallas Market Center’s Morris B. Zale Award for Excellence in Fine Jewelry Marketing, considered the industry’s Oscar for jewelers. It also led, perhaps, to his work being displayed at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. and pieces he designed joining a wide variety of private collections, including those of His Royal Highness The Aga Khan, broadcasters Tom Brokaw and Walter Cronkite, the late U.S. President and Mrs. Gerald Ford. This writer met Telleen in 1999 as he used his savvy for media, in general, to crusade for a cause — convenient parking in the Vail Village parking structure for customers of all Vail Village merchants. He deliberately parked illegally in a space reserved for Town of Vail employees that he believed should be reserved, short-term, for retail customers, instead, alerting Vail police that he’d broken the law and demanding they ticket his car so he could fight it in court; he then called me at the Vail Trail to announce he’d be pleading not guilty by reason of insanity — theirs, not his. “Call me crazy. … (But) parking spots bring convenience; convenience brings customers; customers make sales,” he told Vail Municipal Judge Buck Allen, who ultimately reduced the fine from $26 to $5, I wrote. “I’m hoping getting a ticket might shed some light on the insane way we are managing a little thing that makes a big difference.” Notice all those spaces early on in the Vail Village parking structure committed to short-term visitors these days? — Stephen Lloyd Wood
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hiatus, this one “of self-unemployment,” searching his soul, traveling to study different techniques, determined to make another go in Vail, next time on his own. “I set up a studio and I made wax designs, because there’s no big expense in making a wax. But I had time, so I built one ring after another, just bunches of designs,” he says, pulling out a drawer full of soft, decades-old wax forms destined to be cast as jewelry. “When I finally found a retail space, I started casting those pieces. I had hundreds of designs stashed, and they became inventory for my new store when I had a market again.” And, so, the first Karats was born in 1985, with a second store/gallery coming later, for a few years, on Gore Creek Drive near the Children’s Fountain.
‘IT SHOULD BE REAL, AND IT IS’
In the three decades since opening his own doors as Karats, Telleen — long recognized by his long, dark, flowing beard — has continued to evolve not only as a jeweler, but as an artist, a merchant and an iconic Vail figure, one who cares deeply about his community. “I try to be involved,” he says, “to make things happen and put Vail on the map as an interesting place to come to.” He’s an advocate, of sorts, for all kinds of causes, such as the local Rotary Club and their annual Rubber Duck Race, for which he attends weekly meetings in support of other local leaders in a variety of efforts. “Rotary’s a great way to be plugged into what’s going on,” he says. “And when we’re doing projects, such as charitable work, there’s no CEO to pay off first. Ninety-two cents of every dollar actually gets to the project.” Telleen continues to support the East Meadow Drive Merchants Association — “I’m not on the board,” he insists — by purchasing a space with a tent for each of its weekly Vail Farmer’s Market on summer Sundays. Instead of promoting Karats and selling his own jewelry there, however, he donates the space to the Colorado Metalsmithing Association, or CoMa, a nonprofit group of up-and-coming jewelers who love and appreciate metal art in all its forms. “I let them use the space, help them store the tent, help them set up; they can sell their jewelry under the auspices of Karats, under my business license and with my credit card machine,” he explains. “Some of it’s mentoring, but I do charge them a percentage of their sales. It’s not a gift. It should be real, and it is.”
‘THE COOL SCHOOL’
As an artist and local merchant, Dan Telleen cares deeply about his community. “I try to be involved,” he says, “to make things happen and put Vail on the map as an interesting place to come to.”
If there’s one thing Telleen laments, however, it’s Vail’s continued failure to establish a thriving art community. On a slip of paper with hand-scrawled notes taken while viewing a recent movie, “The Cool School,” which delves into how the pop art community evolved in Los Angeles over the past few decades, he lists “the five things it takes to make a real art scene”: 1 — Artists to make it. 2 — Galleries to support it. 3 — Critics to celebrate it. 4 — Museums to establish it. 5 — Collectors to buy it. “Think about Vail and what it’s going to take to make it an art scene,” he says. “We’re missing 3 and 4.”
“In my work, it’s all about things we as human beings have in common … something that connects us all.” ‘ALWAYS MAKING SOMETHING’
Telleen, 71, still crafts jewelry in wax, all alone, at all hours, three or four days a week, at an ancient, debris-strewn wooden desk in his personal studio in West Vail, before taking it all to the shop for casting into gold and silver jewelry. “Being an artist is a lonely life; you’ve really got to close the door and create,” he says. “It doesn’t mean you’re alone, or lonely. It’s a choice — knowing how to be alone.” With the famous beard now grey — but neatly trimmed — Telleen is as spry
and eccentric as ever, however, with seemingly boundless energy to share with his customers, the handful of staff he employs at Karats, and pesky writers. Oddly enough, the Iowa native who became an arts icon in one of the world’s greatest ski towns climbs the mountain to ski only on very rare occasions. “I ski whenever I want … which is never,” he says, laughing. “There’s a T-shirt I’ve seen that says, ‘Just ‘cuz I sleep with you doesn’t mean I have to
ski with you.’” And so far, the twice-married-butnow-happily-single bachelor says he’s no plans to retire anytime soon. “If I stopped making jewelry, I’d just start making jewelry again — like I did as a kid, always making something. At least I have a vehicle to market my stuff,” he says. “My dream is to be shot dead in my 90s by a jealous husband.” The past with clarity … the future with imagination.
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Taste of Vail
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When the snow starts to melt in the mountains, mouths in Vail are watering with this annual gourmet gathering. This year marks the 26th Taste of Vail, a food and wine fest featuring seminars and signature events with more than 30 guests chefs, restaurateurs and sommeliers, as well as more than 55 wineries. This long spring weekend creates a true celebration of the Vail lifestyle, which includes all the best of local cuisine, served in settings that inspire an elevated indulgence. Kristin Yantis, the event’s marketing mainstay, says participants tend to schedule their days around the signature events, like the Debut of Rosé, the Lamb Cookoff, the Mountaintop Picnic and The Grand Tasting. Sunny or chilly, a lot of people always show up to Lionshead thirsty for the Wednesday afternoon pink wine party — inviting guests into the inside scoop of the industry’s newest rosés. “Debut of Rosé is a great new event with fantastic energy,” Yantis says. “It continues to grow every year.” Crowds then flock to Vail Village on Thursday for the legendary American Lamb Cookoff and Après Ski Tasting, where local restaurants compete for foodie glory with unique renditions of lamb, alongside wine and beer tastings to pair. The weekend rolls along on Friday afternoon with the outdoor party of the year at the Mountaintop Picnic – set at 10,350 feet above sea level in a hand-built snow arena, followed on Saturday evening by the pinnacle of them all: The Grand Tasting. Wine tastings and educational seminars are sprinkled in throughout the weekend, so gourmands get their heads just as full as their bellies.
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Vail Film Festival Ski lifts aren’t the only thing for which Vail locals and visitors will form a queue. Eager audiences wait in line to take their seat for the Vail Film Festival’s opening night film each year, taking place at Vail Cascade Theater this year. Throughout the weekend, attendees have a chance to see films they won’t anywhere else. The film festival, now in its 13th year, will feature more than 50 films along with filmmaker panels, a passholder hospitality lounge, a live concert and the festival awards ceremony honoring film industry icons and rising stars. In years past, festival honorees have included well-known names like Olivia Wilde, Jesse Eisenberg, Kate Bosworth, Zach Braff, Adrian Grenier and Jane Seymour. "The festival sets itself apart from most other film festivals by focusing on creating an intimate setting for both filmmakers and attendees, to encourage filmgoers and filmmakers to have a shared experience,” says Megen Musegades, associate director of the Colorado Film Institute. “It has been our goal to create a festival that creates a close-knit community of filmmakers and film-lovers who connect with each
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other and come back year after year to celebrate film." The Vail Film Festival’s 2016 programming will include the James Franco starring film, “The Adderall Diaries”; Vail Film Festival alum Valerie Weiss’s new film, “The Light Beneath Their Feet,” starring Taryn Manning (from “Orange Is The New Black”) and Madison Davenport, of “Sisters,” and the short film, “Mother’s Day,” starring Academy Award winner Melissa Leo. “This year’s concert will feature acclaimed artists from L.A.’s Hotel Cafe music venue,” Musegades says. On April 8 — Friday evening — guests can attend the concert at Shakedown Bar to see a lineup of singer-songwriters, and Saturday, April 9, continues with a wide variety of independent films, followed by the awards ceremony and closing night film and party. On Sunday, April 10, the festival screens “the best of the fest,” featuring the weekend’s award winners. In between showings, pass holders can relax in the festival hospitality lounge, noshing on complimentary snacks and beer. This year both the opening and closing night parties will take place at the Lodge at Vail.
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Spring Back to Vail
APRIL 10, 2016
Every year on Vail Mountain’s last winter day, crowds line up on Golden Peak to watch the snow and water feature of the year for the area’s annual World Pond Skimming Championships. Contenders ski or snowboard down a steep slope and attempt to stay upright atop a pool of water, so it’s entertaining to see most get wet before they get to the other side. This closing-day festival, known as Spring Back To Vail, is in its 13th year this April, and offers a full schedule that includes the pond skimming showcase, a live concert, sponsor expo village, an on-mountain luau, après parties and giveaways. “Locals and guests, young and old, can anticipate a fabulous day on the mountain, great entertainment, music, pond skimming, vendor sampling and handouts, and smiles on faces everywhere,” says Sally Gunter, senior communications manager for Vail Mountain.
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Beaver Creek SpringFest MARCH 12 - APRIL 2, 2016
After a full day of ski school, children head outside for a cookie then make their way to the Beaver Creek Plaza, where they are greeted by the SpringFest cast of characters. They’ll hop in the kids’ parade and take photos with giant caterpillars, budding aspen trees and the Spring Fairy. This year will mark the 5th year of Beaver Creek Loves Kids - SpringFest. It’s a time when the village comes alive with oversized flowers, butterflies, ladybugs and bumblebees as a celebration of the changing season. “SpringFest is unique because it is a festival of surprises and delights,” explains Anna Robinson, senior event and communication specialist for the Beaver Creek Resort Company. “Guests are greeted on the plaza each afternoon with something new and different — from live music to fire jugglers — you never know what you are going to see.” After the parade, kids may hop on stage to help the SpringFest characters act out a story, or they might put their skills to the test in a hula-hoop contest. Guests can also sit back and enjoy an ice sculpture demonstration, take in an ice skating show or meet live Birds of Prey. Many of the activities during the festival are interactive and Robinson says that’s what allows guests to “become a part of the magic.” The Vilar Performing Arts Center features a family-friendly lineup during SpringFest. Shows like Pilobolus showcase a multi-discipline dance troupe, Circo Comedia features acrobatic tricks, daring feats, magic and electricity, and Adam Trent, known as The Futurist, is an illusionist, magician and musician. Beaver Creek also offers free family programming on and off the mountain, seven days a week, like the Family Funfest Carnival, Rail Jam Playground and American Jukebox Skate Night. SpringFest enhances this weekly lineup with special performances like the “Top Hogs” Trick Pig Show and The Amazing Sven’s One Man Circus. For teens, Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too evening programs are designed for ages 13-17. On March 26th, the Easter Bunny is in town for Beaver Creek’s 24th annual Easter egg hunt. The festivities include a hunt to find 4,000 eggs and once their baskets are full, kids can take photos with the Easter Bunny.
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weddings ICON IC W EDDI NG V EN U E S Consider these classic backdrops for your perfect day •
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he brides and grooms who trek to the Vail Valley for their destination wedding — or who get to live here full time and invite their loved ones in to celebrate — likely share at least one common trait: a love of the mountains. They forgo urban cityscapes and oceanside nuptials in favor of stunning aspen glades and dramatic mountain views. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of beautiful wedding venues in Vail and Beaver Creek that capitalize on both. From rustic to Western, traditional to très chic, there’s sure to be a venue to fit your vision.
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a picturesque Rocky Mountain lake mid-reception, Piney River Ranch is a destination worth considering. Open mid June through late September, this rustic 40-acre retreat offers a stunning backdrop of Piney Lake and the dramatic Gore Range beyond. After promises and prose on the ceremony deck, guests can dine and dance in the two custom log pavilions. There’s room for the wedding party and some close friends or family to stay on site, with four guest cabins, a lakeside yurt, three glamping tents and myriad campsites. The ranch itself is about a 40-minute drive from Vail, on a dirt road maintained by the U.S. Forest Service, which for some couples is perfect, and others a bit too remote. But for brides with their heart set on a wedding portrait set in a canoe, this is the spot.
WEDDING DECKS, VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK MOUNTAINS If the bride-to-be is willing to share the spotlight with Mother Nature, than by all means check out the wedding decks atop Vail and Beaver Creek Mountain, open June through September. The Beaver Creek deck is an amphitheater created from stone and other natural materials. Located on a hillside east of Spruce Saddle Restaurant, the deck features stunning 360-degree views, as well as a backdrop of the Gore Range. Vail’s wedding deck, a short walk from Eagle’s Nest, fits slightly fewer guests — 180 versus 200 at Beaver Creek — and has its own unique charm, namely a stunning view of Mount of the Holy Cross and the rest of the Northern Sawatch Range. HARPER POINT PHOTOGRAPHY
Your Vail Event Starts Here Special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries and corporate events call for unique venues. Vail’s Donovan Pavilion and The Grand View facilities located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains are just that. The versatile spaces and flexible service options available at either venue will bring your event to life in Vail, Colorado.
With towering arched beam ceilings, etched glass windows, creekside fire pit, breathtaking scenery and flexible indoor and outdoor function space, it’s easy to see why Donovan Pavilion is one of Vail’s most sought after event venues.
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Multi-purpose, easily accessible, always affordable. Perfect for smaller, more intimate gatherings, board meetings and receptions.
For information on Donovan Pavilion or The Grand View, please contact the professional staff today. 970-477-3699 | donovanpavilion.com | grandviewvail.com
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The 10th
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It’s gorgeous; it’s new and the floorto-ceiling windows have grand views of the Gore Range and the valley floor.” – MEG STEPANEK
THE 10TH, VAIL MOUNTAIN Guests attending weddings held at The 10th treasure the experience — and romance — of riding Gondola One to Vail’s newest on-mountain dining spot. Longtime Vail Valley wedding planner Meg Stepanek of Gemini Event Planning calls The 10th a “a very well-appointed venue. It’s gorgeous; it’s new and the floor-toceiling windows have grand views of the Gore Range and the valley floor.” During the summer, opt for an outdoor ceremony before heading inside for the reception. This venue is one that’s so tastefully decorated day to day there’s not much need for additional decor. The modern alpine interior will likely appeal to the sophisticated bride and groom, while the location — right on the heart of Vail Mountain — will leave guests with fond memories for years to come.
SONNENALP RESORT, VAIL Since Sonnenalp literally means “sun on the alps,” it’s fitting this quintessential Vail resort hosts many weddings and receptions at the terrace on the creekside of the hotel, a venue that overlooks not only the property’s beautiful gardens and Gore Creek, but also Vail Mountain. In the summer, when the weather is nice, the roof retracts to create a semi-outdoor venue 88
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surrounded by colorful flowers. And for a winter affair, the glass room gives the feeling of looking out into a snow globe. The European hotel has been hosting weddings for more than three decades now and the personalized service the property is known for translates to the
wedding side; brides work with the same person from start to finish, including the day of the wedding. As a bonus, the Vail Chapel, a popular ceremony location, is located conveniently across the street if you want to split up the wedding and reception. JACK AFFLECK / VAIL RESORTS, JUNE COCHRAN PHOTOGRAPHY
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THE WESTIN RIVERFRONT RESORT & SPA AT BEAVER CREEK With beautiful views of the Eagle River and Beaver Creek Mountain, and the capacity for 250 guests, its no wonder the Westin’s Wedding Lawn is a popular spot for nuptials. After saying “I do,” choose between two ballrooms, both of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows and mountain views, for the reception. Maya, the on-site Richard Sandoval restaurant, is available for partial or complete buyouts, making it perfect for a rehearsal dinner or a farewell brunch. And with several bridal packages available, the onsite Spa Anjali, makes organizing day-of logistics much easier. It’s worth noting this venue, located at the base of Beaver Creek, won the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award in 2015.
DONOVAN PAVILION, WEST VAIL Considered a “beautiful blank slate” among wedding planners, Donovan Pavilion is a $3 million modern alpine lodge with arched beam ceilings and towering windows that seem to bring the outdoors in, adding to the nice warm feel of the venue. Couples can come in and create their own vision here. “We continually hear back from clients … that they appreciated the ability to decorate however they would like, choose their caterer and other vendors and customize their food and beverage menus,” said Laurie Asmussen, who manages the Donovan Pavilion. This is also a great combination wedding and reception spot. Guests can
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watch as the couple gets hitched on the outdoor patio and then enjoy cocktails and appetizers before heading inside for dinner. There’s also a creekside fire pit and the nearby Gore Creek makes for a picturesque backdrop for photos.
SADDLERIDGE, BEAVER CREEK A signature Beaver Creek venue that’s open year round, SaddleRidge is known for its 40-foot vaulted ceilings, antique furnishings and stunning Western artifact collection — the largest privately held collection, in the country. For couples hoping to give their guests a true Western experience, SaddleRidge delivers. The grand architecture
will remind you of the Yellowstone Lodge while the cuisine is distinctly modern Western American. During the summer, couples can opt for an outdoor ceremony on the back lawn surrounded by aspen trees or in the clubhouse, which accommodates 130 seated guests, during the winter. For a smaller, more intimate affair, another on-mountain Beaver Creek venue, Allie’s Cabin, is a favorite among local wedding planners. During the winter months, guests will love the open-air sleigh journey to the cabin, which features beautiful views of Beaver Creek Village and the valley below.
BEAVER CREEK CHAPEL For the couple that prefers a more traditional wedding venue — and one where you don’t have to worry about impending gray thunderclouds — Beaver Creek Chapel is one of the prettiest churches in the area and a popular spot for nuptials. Towering windows behind the altar and throughout the church let the outdoor beauty of the area inside, as well as plenty of warm, natural light. The beautiful stone steps leading up to the church entrance is the perfect backdrop for a group photo, while the babbling stream and nearby scenic bridge makes for fantastic bride and groom photos. Located at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, this is an exceptionally beautiful spot for a fall wedding, as the church is surrounded by stands of aspen trees that turn the area into a golden wonderland come September and October. S P R I N G 2 016 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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fter nearly two decades in the biz, Meg Stepanek, owner of Gemini Event Planning, knows a thing or two about the couples who seek out a Vail Valley wedding. “They don’t want to get married on the beach. They want their guests to experience why they love Colorado so much,” says Stepanek, who specializes in high-end wedding planning. Here she gives us the scoop on Vail’s wedding etiquette rules, how she gets people to look away from their devices and the emotional attachments that come with the job. CARAMIE SCHNE LL: What makes Vail Valley weddings special? MEG STEPANEK: (The area) attracts couples who enjoy just a little bit of uncertainty, with a sense for adventure and an
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affinity toward the unexpected. Vail enjoys its own rules for etiquette, and we are allowed to create weddings with the couple’s true vision in mind and not what is “expected” of them. The Vail Valley is magical for most couples. This is a place where generations of families gather for holidays and fun time. Their best memories are here in the valley, and weddings provide the perfect platform to showcase a couple’s affinity to the area and share the Rocky Mountains with guests. CS: Tell me about some of the things people have done, or you have added, to make an event unique. MS: A constant goal at Gemini is to separate guests from their technology. Looking up from screens is the only way to really enjoy the Rocky Mountains! So, creating old-school communica-
tions and personal time is the best way to accomplish this. We have the bride and groom guide their guests up the mountain on a hike and host a golf outing in the summer. In the winter, we expedite skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, spa visits and shopping excursions for guests. Each wedding is unique simply because it is two individuals. We like to welcome guests using personal elements: playing cards and instructions for a favorite card game from the bride’s teenage years, or the groom’s favorite popcorn from his hometown. Guests depart the Vail Valley having experienced life-changing activities with friends and family, and learn more about the couple throughout the weekend. CS: What are some of the trends you're already seeing/anticipating for 2016? MS: Softer, more peaceful tones. Subtle
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mixed media in design and décor. Hosts prioritizing guest comfort as an important aspect of wedding planning. CP: What's totally hot? And what's totally not? MS: Asymmetrical lighting and visuals are hot. Ombre is not. Metallic sequins are hot. Pairing them with brassy, loud colors is not.
CS: Tell me about the most memorable wedding of 2015 that you planned? MS: Every wedding is memorable, and each couple truly holds a special place in my heart. People express their love in so many ways, but witnessing the wedding of Andy and Darin this autumn at Beano's Cabin in Beaver Creek was not only exceptional, but also historical. The week we signed the Beano's contract, same-sex marriage became legal in the state of Colorado. And during a planning weekend in June, it became legal in the United States. Realizing that true love is sometimes taken for granted, and sharing in their joy that this would be a recognized marriage was a feeling I will never forget!
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CP: How long have you owned Gemini Event Planning? What made you want to be a wedding planner? MS: I have owned Gemini Event Planning for 13 years, but have been in the wedding business in the Vail Valley for over 20 years. After working in hotels as a catering manager, I felt there was a need for a comprehensive destinationwedding planner who specialized in the Vail Valley. Our market and demographics are distinctive, and require specific knowledge. Why a wedding planner? I enjoy the mix of organization, communication and creativity that is essential to success. I also must be a little crazy, and my personal life has zero drama, so it works!
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EX ECUTI NG TH E U N EX PECTED Pink Monkey Solutions has been designing and producing weddings and other celebrations for more than a decade BY CARAMIE SCHNELL
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hanks to Pink Monkey Solutions, brides have walked on water at the Four Seasons in Vail each summer since 2011. While the property offers great reception venues, there wasn’t an onsite location for an actual wedding ceremony until Pink Monkey stepped in. Four years ago a wedding planner asked owner Nathan Cox if he could create a runway that would allow a bride to walk down the center of the outdoor pool and get married at the end. “Yes, of course,” he answered, and then sat down to figure out how. Solving problems is his favorite part of the job. “There are lots of companies that do ‘beautiful’ very well; it ends up being the ‘how it happens,’ the problemsolving piece, that sets us apart from other businesses,” he says. That first pool install took around 2-and-a-half hours. Now they can do it in 37 minutes flat. “It’s absolutely stunning,” Cox says. “Those pictures you’re getting are worth gold.”
‘ONE-DAY THEATER’ Cox started Pink Monkey Solutions in the basement of his Vail Valley home in 2005. His business partner and longtime friend Michael Baugh came on board two years later. In the ’90s, the two studied acting together at Ithaca College before moving to New York City to pursue careers on the stage for a time. The men’s theater backgrounds certainly inform the work they do now. “We build one-day theatrical productions,” Baugh says. “Our clients desire larger-than-life experiences and with Pink Monkey’s services, that’s just what they get.” The dramatic, beautiful spaces they build transport attendees. 92
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We build oneday theatrical productions. Our clients desire largerthan-life experiences...”
“People who are normally relatively quiet and conservative will walk into a space that’s been transformed and actually be a lot more lively,” Cox says. “It allows people to actually escape into a different world.”
‘UNEXPECTED THINGS IN FAMILIAR SPACES’ Case in point: a beautiful ceremony-in-the-round Pink Monkey executed seven years ago at the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. “We covered the entire tented ceiling with this beautiful ivory fabric and installed a huge, gorgeous chandelier that almost looked like it was enveloping the Jewish wedding structure that sat below it,” Cox says. “Everyone was sitting very close to the event and really felt a part of it. It was very effective.” Last summer, at a Steamboat Springs ranch, Pink Monkey set up an afterceremony cocktail party in the middle of an aspen grove. They cut the tall grass, set up cocktail tables and installed bars in the open air that looked like they were made out of huge aspen trees. “It had this living room feel in the middle of the forest,” he says. “I love doing unexpected things in spaces you’re familiar with.” In the nearby tent, they hung beautiful chandeliers and added greenery to bring the outdoor feel in, and beautiful Restoration Hardware-style lamps gave the event a romantic, candlelit effect, right up until the moving lights they installed transformed the celebration into a disco dance party.
THEATRICAL SET DESIGN This past fall, Pink Monkey completely transformed an in-home rec center for a Mid-Summer’s Night Dreamthemed 40th birthday celebration, something that could easily be used for a spectacular wedding reception, Cox says. Pink Monkey dispatched a truck to pick up a 22-foot-high artificial tree from a prop house in California. Using a truss system, they floated the tree in the middle of the enormous room, along with a canopy of branches 30 feet in
diameter. They hung vines and lights from the truss, effectively “painting the air with light and creating this dream scene,” Cox said. “It looked like you were walking in a forest in the Pacific Northwest. From beginning to end, it was this whimsical, fairytale, Shakespearean piece that allowed us to get back to our theatrical roots in set design.” It brought tears to Cox’s eyes, something he’s not afraid to admit. “It was the first job where everything I’d seen in my head happened,” he says. S P R I N G 2 016 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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clockwise from top left: Josh Anderson demonstrates the new
avalanche airbag pack; Kent Hawkins discusses the new alpine touring boots; pattern maker Gosia Nowinka; Ian Armstrong; Mike Downing, Ian Armstrong, Carson Torchia, Krista Barnes, Josh Anderson, Katie Ramey and Kent Hawkins; Will Sipf and Jesse Colton; Vail Resorts' Charlie Linton and Lee Steele.
ARC’TERYX GRAND OPENING Vail Resorts celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Lionshead, Arc’teryx. Members of the community were invited to learn about the “relentless design” that sets this brand apart and to get a preview of their newest product lines, alpine touring boots and avalanche airbag packs, including a live demonstration from an Arc’teryx pattern-maker.
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clockwise from top left: Ana and
Martin Chodounsky, Ramsay Hill and Kevin Krill; Sheika Gramshammer and Aksel Lund Svindal; Kerry, Logan and Justin Roach; Jonathan Haerter, Jeff Kirwood and Marta and Henry Wolfe; Meghan Buchanan; Tieg and Skogen Wachter; Brenda Buglione and Jeff Kirwood.
BIRDS OF PREY The 2015 Audi Birds of Prey races brought the world’s best alpine skiing athletes to Beaver Creek again. Made up of fans both local and visiting, the crowd filled the new Red Tail stadium with cowbells and cheers. U.S. Ski Team competitors included Ted Ligety, Andrew Weibrecht, Steve Nyman and Travis Ganong.
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PINK VAIL April 2 All day, Vail Mountain
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plaza while the PrezFest cast of characters organizes games, performances and activities
TEENS, TOO! Designed for ages
FEBRUARY 11 THE ECONOMICS OF
for the kids. www.beavercreek.com/prezfest
13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens
TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY POLICY, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPICS
Too programs will entertain and engage FEBRUARY 12-19 ARTIST RECEPTION FEATURING ROGER HAYDEN JOHNSON
FINANCIAL SERIES In the signature “fireside chat” format of the Hot Topics
FEBRUARY 16-18 BEAVER CREEK LOVES
teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. www.beavercreek.com/teens
Come meet and enjoy the extraordinary work FEBRUARY 18 ON THE FISH’S FIN, VAIL
Financial Series, former U.S. Secretary of
of painter Roger Hayden Johnson, known for
Transportation and former U.S. Secretary
his rich colors of sunlight at dawn and dusk in
SYMPOSIUM UNLIMITED ADVENTURE
of Energy, Frederico Peña will discuss the
his architectural landscapes and seascapes.
Kimi Werner shot to fame when a video of her
challenges of producing major infrastructure
5-8 p.m. at Alpen Art & Antiks; Johnson's art
peacefully holding the dorsal fin of a Great White
projects and interaction with energy policy.
will remain at the gallery for a week following
Shark during a freedive went viral in 2013. Her
5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation.
the reception. www.alpenantiques.com
intent was not to sensationalize her encounter
Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
with the shark; rather, to the native Hawaiian, FEBRUARY 13 JENNIFER NETTLES
the video was nothing more than a day when
WITH BRANDY CLARK
two animals swam side by side. Werner is a
KIDS – PREZFEST Children can campaign
Grammy-nominated country superstar!
dedicated freediver and a National Spearfishing
to be President For-A-Day, hop in line for
7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek.
Champion. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
the kids’ parade and enjoy live music on the
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presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
FEBRUARY 12-15 BEAVER CREEK LOVES
CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT
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FEBRUARY 18 WINTERWONDERGRASS MUSIC
FEBRUARY 21 AOIFE O'DONOVAN American
AND BREW FESTIVAL Lineup features Mandolin
singer-songwriter inspired by folk and bluegrass
Orange, Fruition and the WinterWonderGrass All
favorites as well as artists such as Joan Baez
Stars featuring members of Leftover Salmon and
and Bob Dylan. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
special guest Peter Rowan. Vilar Center, Beaver
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watering holes can fight for the title of the “fastest barstool” in the valley. Yeehaw! FEBRUARY 28 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION A little bit of snow is no excuse to stop running—
FEBRUARY 24 THE PRODUCERS A scheming FEBRUARY 19-20 WINTER WONDERGRASS
just strap on some snowshoes and get
producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce
going. Featuring competitive 5K and
FESTIVAL Winter WonderGrass is a boutique
the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks'
10K events as well as a Kids’ 1K race, the
festival that brings together bluegrass, roots and string
laugh-out-loud spectacle. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,
Beaver Creek Running Series also includes
bands, craft breweries, whiskeys and local brands at
Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
snowshoe demos, sponsor booths and a post-race party in the Village. Check the
Nottingham Park in Avon. winterwondergrass.com FEBRUARY 25 MADE IN CHINA: CURRENCY DEVALUATION & MARKET MANIPULATION,
FEBRUARY 20 TALONS CHALLENGE More
website for times and course info.. Beaver Creek. beavercreekrunningseries.com
than 26,000 vertical feet of Black Diamond and
VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPIC Considering
Double Black Diamond runs await on Beaver
the motivations of Chinese leaders, foreign
Creek’s legendary World Cup runs, Grouse
relations expert and Vail Symposium alumni
BURTON U.S. OPEN SNOWBOARDING
Mountain and in Larkspur Bowl. Conquer
speaker Jamie Metzl will discuss the bubbles,
CHAMPIONSHIPS Snowsports enthusiasts
all 14 runs and earn your spot on the Talons
bottlenecks and problems created by the Chinese
can get their fill of world-class, Olympic-
Wall-of-Fame. Space is limited to the first 1,500
government within the respectful domestic
level slopestyle and halfpipe snowboarding
registrants. Advance online registration available.
economies as well as the international market.
competitions in Golden Peak by day, and
Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com/talons
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enjoy free concerts in Vail Village by night.
FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 5 THE 34TH
Vail. Vail.com/Burton or Burton.com/USO FEBRUARY 20 COMEDIAN HEATHER MCDONALD Heather McDonald continuously proves to master
FEBRUARY 27-28 SKIJORING IN MINTURN
Spectators come out annually to watch skiers
her craft as a comedian, actress, story producer
pulled by horses at high speeds, but this year the
and best-selling author. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,
event is upping its game with barstool racing.
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Participants will mount barstool legs onto skis, so
MARCH 2 METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERTS For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world. Some of today’s leading artists got their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members of the young artist program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 3 STARS METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERTS "Rising Stars" offers a rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 3 HOW VIDEO GAMES ARE DEVELOPING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT
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TOPICS FAMILY EDITION Results from recent studies on the positive impacts of children playing video games include quick decision making and problem solving, increased ability to follow instructions,
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increased motor skills, planning, multitasking and time management. John Blakely and Laura Naviaux — with a collective lifetime of experience developing and marketing video games—will discuss the positive and negative effects these games are having on
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younger generations. Blakely and Naviaux will also make a special visit to local middleand high-school students to talk about the possibilities for careers in this field. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org MARCH 6 AN EVENING WITH DEL MCCOURY AND DAVID GRISMAN
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Through the years Del McCoury and David Grisman have shared the stage at venues across the country and in 2012 released “Hardcore Bluegrass,” a unique collection of bluegrass classics. Del & Dawg celebrates the nearly 50-year bluegrass friendship that these two legendary musicians have shared. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac. org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 9 A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Fueled by such unforgettable songs as
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Chef Romanin’s gourmet crustacean creation, with lemon hollandaise
two flour tortillas filled with pineapple and achiote marinated pork, Napa slaw and a duo of salsas
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7X PICANHA A.K.A 7X SIRLOIN CAP 29 served with wild rice pilaf, chimichurri, béarnaise and asparagus gratin
“Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Cry Baby,” “A Night with Janis Joplin” is a Broadway musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 10 ASTROBIOLOGY & THE REAL POSSIBILITY OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL LIFE, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPICS SCIENCE EDITION Nick Schneider will lead this Vail Symposium presentation. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org MARCH 11 PILOBOLUS Pilobolus continually
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forms diverse collaborations that break down barriers between disciplines and challenge the way we think about dance. Physically and intellectually, the company engages and inspires audiences around the world. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 12-APRIL 9 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS - SPRINGFEST Performers of all types will light up the spring-themed stage throughout these three fun-filled weeks. Kids can enter contests, take photos with the spring characters, join in
WHOLE FISH TWO WAYS
An explosion of
FRESHNESS AND FLAVOR
parades and more, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Creekside Park. Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com/springfest MARCH 12-APRIL 9 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO! Designed for guests age 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs entertain
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MARCH 21 OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES,
and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek
(One or more of these speakers will also hold
and beyond. Activities include a twilight
a workshop on this topic on March 15, 2016).
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snowshoe trek, tubing at Adventure Ridge
5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation.
SERIES The confinement and expansion
in Vail or testing one’s limits at the Ski &
Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
of consciousness is never more prevalent or more commonly experienced than in Out
Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline MARCH 15-31 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS,
of Body Experiences (OBE). Often unaware
TOO! Designed for ages 13-17, the Beaver
of the sensation and confusing an OBE with
Creek Loves Teens Too programs will entertain
death, OBEs are so common that 1 in 10
appeared on the scene in the early ’90s,
and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek
people report to have experienced it. Three
Williams has defined the term independent
and beyond. www.beavercreek.com/teens
OBE experts — Scott Taylor and Luis Minero,
center in Edwards. beavercreek.com/teens. MARCH 12 KELLER WILLIAMS Since he first
moderated by Damon Abraham — will share
artist. And his recordings tell only half the story. Keller built his reputation initially on his
MARCH 19 POLISH BALTIC PHILHARMONIC
their personal experiences with and research
engaging live performances, no two of which
ORCHESTRA The Polish Baltic Philharmonic
on this phenomenon. One or more of these
are ever alike. 8 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
as it exists and thrives today represents an
speakers will also hold a workshop on this topic
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amalgamation of international and historical
on March 22, 2016. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
influences, and the lofty passions that witnessed
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
MARCH 14 NEAR DEATH AND SHARED
tragedy and drove revolutions while still capturing MARCH 24 THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL,
DEATH EXPERIENCES VAIL SYMPOSIUM
the prideful stoicism of the contemporary Baltic
CONSCIOUSNESS SERIES Returning to
Sea Coast. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPIC Presenters
Vail, Dr. Eben Alexander, alongside William
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
Michael Singh and Robert Einhorn will lead this presentation. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
Peters and Nancy Rynes will discuss years of research and their process of reconciling
MARCH 21 ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN BY GARY
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
spiritual experience with contemporary
MULLEN AND THE WORKS Watch as
physics and cosmology. By probing deeply
Gary Mullen brings legendary Queen front
into consciousness, Dr. Alexander and the
man Freddie Mercury back to life in an
FRINDLE “Frindle” is about discovering the true
others have discovered how humans have
energy-filled concert that gets everyone
nature of words, language, thought, community
the capability to transcend the limits of the
dancing. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
and learning. It’s also about great teaching and
human brain and the physical-material realm.
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
the life that surges through every school day.
MARCH 25 STARS ANDREW CLEMENTS’
10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 26 24TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT CREEKSIDE PARK Join the Easter Bunny for Beaver Creek’s 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, which includes 4,000 eggs followed by a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Kids 12 and under can take part in the Easter Egg Hunt in waves according to age group. 10:30 a.m. Creekside Park, Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com MARCH 28 THE EXOCONSCIOUS HUMAN, VAIL SYMPOSIUM CONSCIOUSNESS SERIES Is our human consciousness defined by explorations in space and spirituality; by interactions with the extraterrestrial (ET) presence and UFOs? Is our species’ grand space enterprise centered in self? And the most fascinating question— are we the ETs we long to meet? This presentation explores how we are becoming Exoconscious Humans though participation in space, spirituality, consciousness science, UFOs and ET experience. (A workshop on this topic will take place March 29). 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
C ELEBRATING O VER 20 YEARS SERVING B EAVER C REEK AND THE V AIL VALLEY
MARCH 30-APRIL 2 TASTE OF VAIL During this annual three-day event, participants experience the Vail Valley's world-class restaurants, fine
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wine poured by winemakers and winery
owners from top wineries around the globe, interactive seminars, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, après ski tasting and the popular mountaintop picnic at the top of Vail Mountain. tasteofvail.com
APRIL APRIL 2 PINK VAIL Pink Vail is the world’s largest ski day to conquer cancer and has proven to be one of the most fun and colorful ski days of the year. Festivities include live music, a celebration ski down, pink costumes and more. Proceeds benefit patient care and survivorship programming at Shaw Regional Cancer Center. Vail Mountain. Pinkvail.com APRIL 5 STARS ODE TO AN ODE A comedy of iambic proportions! The story of famed poet and swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac combines with timehonored, top-notch poetry. 10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek.
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The best destination for “BEST HEALTH CONSCIOUS CRAVING OPTION” experience our natural juices & smoothies, gluten free crepes organic gelato, ice cream, sorbet with our extensive dairy free options and the best COFFEE you will ever taste!
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142 E. BEAVER CREEK PLACE | AVON | KIWIAVON.COM | 970.949.4777 APRIL 5 RITA WILSON Actress, singer, producer and Broadway performer. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) APRIL 7-10 VAIL FILM FESTIVAL Presented by the Colorado Film Institute, the Vail Film Festival encourages artistic innovation and promotes new and creative filmmaking. The weekend features world premiers, celebrity appearances, panel discussions and nightly parties. Vail. vailfilmfest.com APRIL 10 BEAVER CREEK MOUNTAIN 2015-‘16 SEASON CLOSING DAY Photo by Dominique Taylor
APRIL 10 SPRING BACK TO VAIL End the season with serious fun under the sun and DJ tunes at the infamous World Pond Skimming Championships. Vail. vail.com/springback APRIL 10 VAIL MOUNTAIN 2015-2016 SEASON CLOSING DAY The last day to enjoy the mountain, closing day also provides entertainment in the form of the annual World Pond Skimming Championships: a spectacle entailing floatable (and sometimes sinkable) athletes launching themselves off an on-snow jump onto an icy pond in attempt to successfully
TRY OUR ENTIRELY GLUTEN FREE MENU! Join us at Ludwig’s for artfully crafted and creative European cuisine with a bit of a twist: Every single dish on the menu, from the sauces and house made pastas to the bread and desserts, is gluten free. Ludwig’s proves with every meal that guests don’t have to give up flavor, quality and creativity in order to eat gluten free. And for guests not concerned about whether their food contains gluten - we guarantee they’ll never miss it!
exit the pond on both feet. Vail. Vail.com Dinner Wednesday thru Sunday, 5:30-10pm • Reservations Recommended 970-479-5429 • www.ludwigsrestaurant.com
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Advertising Index ACTIVITIES Vail Nordic Center Located at the Vail Golf Course 1778 Vail Valley Drive Vail, VO 81657 970-476-8366 ART GALLERIES Claggett/Rey Gallery 100 East Meadow Drive, Bldg. 7 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-9350 claggettrey.com EVENTS Pink Vail The world’s biggest ski day to concur cancer Saturday, April 2nd 2016 Taste of Vail March 30st- April 3rd 2016 970-401-3320 tasteofvail.com EYEWEAR & EYE EXAMS Eye Pieces of Vail 6 Locations in the Vail Valley 800-245-1678 Eyepiecesofvail.com FASHION, JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES Avalon Clothing Company 61 Avondale Ln Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-9700 675 Lionshead Pl Suite 15 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4112 avalonclothingcompany.com Betteridge Jewelers 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-790-6560 betteridge.com Grey Salt 141 E Meadow Dr, Suite 205 Vail, CO 81657 970-763-5351 J. Scott Jeweler 114 Beaver Creek Plaza Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-949-7020
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Simply Massage 25 Hurd Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-748-1600 2211 Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7223 simplymassage.com Sonnenalp Spa Sonnenalp Hotel 20 Vail Road Vail, CO 5656 866-284-4411 The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Vail One Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8630 fourseasons.com/vail Vail Valley Dental Care 100 West Beaver Creek Boulevard #232 Avon, CO 81620 970-300-5690 www.vailvalleysedation.com Vail Vitality Center Vail Mountain Lodge 352 E Meadow Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-426-0034 vailvitalitycenter.com
HEALTH The Steadman Clinic 181 W Meadow Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-476-1100 thesteadmanclinic.com Vail Dentistry Jonathan Haerter, DDS 0105 Edwards Village Blvd., Ste. D 208 Edwards, CO 81632 970-766-SMILE (7645) VailDentistry.com Vail Valley Medical Center 181 West Meadow Dr. Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2451 vvmc.com HEALTH SPAS, FITNESS & MASSAGE Pure Barre Vail Valley 216 Main Street, Unit C-103 Edwards, CO 81632 970-306-1310 purebarre.com/CO-vail
HOME AND HOME DESIGN Alpine Builders Hardware 5 Murray RD, C2 Edwards, Co 81632 970-926-7233 Alpinebuildershardware.com Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa 41010 Highway 6 Avon, CO 81620 970-949-6339 mcpsvail.com Ruggs Benedict 810 Nottingham Road Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5390 ruggsbenedict.com Treasures 91 Beaver Creek Place Avon, CO 81620 970-845-9104
LODGING East West Westin The Highlands Lodge 15 Highlands Lane Beaver Creek Avon, CO 81620-5480 866-282-7056 eastwestbeavercreek. com/contact-info REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Berkshire Hathaway 511 E Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2482 bhhscoloradoproperties.com Engle & Volkers 242 E Meadow Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-477-5300 www.engelvoelkers.com LIV Sotheby’s International Realty 26 Avondale Ln Suite 119 Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-0400 livsothebysrealty.com Woodbridge Realty 866-302-4034 woodbridgerealtyco.com Vail Valley Luxury Rentals 970-476-7462 stayvailvalley.com NON-PROFIT Bravo! Vail 2271 N. Frontage Rd Suite C Vail, CO 81657 877-812-5700 bravovail.org Bright Future Foundation 970-949-7097 mybrightfuture.org RESTAURANTS & FOOD Bachelors Lounge Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 0130 Daybreak Ridge Avon, CO 81620 970-343-1087 ritzcarlton.com/bachelorgulch Batter Cupcakes 30 Benchmark Road #G5 Avon, CO 81620 970-445-7651 battercupcakes.com
Bōl 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-5300 Bolvail.com Hooked 122 Beaver Creek Pl Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-949-4321 hookedbc.com Kiwi International Delights & Coffee 142 E Beaver Creek Pl Avon, CO 81620 970-949-4777 facebook.com/kiwiavon Splendido at The Chateau 17 Chateau Ln Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-8808 splendidobeavercreek.com The Remedy Four Seasons Resort Vail One Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8600 fourseasons.com/vail SHOPPING CENTERS Cherry Creek Shopping Center 3000 East First Ave Denver, CO 80206 303-388-3900 shopcherrycreek.com TOWN & GOVERNMENT Town of Minturn 302 Pine Street Minturn, CO 81645 970-827-5645 minturn.org WEDDING & MEETING VENUES Donovan Pavilion 1600 S Frontage Rd W, Vail, CO 81657 970-477-3699 Donovanpavilion.com Grand View Vail 395 E. Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 970-477-3699 grandviewvail.com
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