THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SLEEP UNDER THE STARS.
Beneath Colorado’s vast sky, there are endless ways to live—and dream—under the stars. From those first nights spent falling in love camping in the Rockies to the moment you plant roots to craft a home, we seek the shelter that meets our needs, both in form and in feeling.
Whether wrapped in the glow of a lantern-lit tent or framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, the magic remains the same: a connection to the wild, warmth within, and a view that humbles and inspires.
Because here, luxury isn’t defined by walls or boundaries. It’s found in presence, perspective, and the quiet reminder that the most extraordinary spaces still leave room for wonder.
Shannel Ryan President, Colorado
Nolan Carleton Editor in Chief
Dave Strellner Executive Producer Morgan Goodroad Creative Sarah Innerarity Editorial Nicole Glenewinkel Advertising
Ainsley White Production
Scott Kapela Design Production Kim Hilley Design Production
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20+ Locally Owned Offices in Colorado
FRONT RANGE
Boulder 1050 Walnut Street, Suite 100
Boulder | 303.443.6161
Castle Rock
413 Wilcox Street
Castle Rock | 303.660.0801
Cherry Creek
100 Saint Paul Street, Suite 200 Denver | 303.893.3200
Colorado Springs
102 North Cascade Ave, Suite 110
Colorado Springs | 719.578.8800
RESORTS
Beaver Creek
26 Avondale Lane, Suite 119 Beaver Creek | 970.845.0400
Breckenridge
101 South Main Street
Breckenridge | 970.453.0550
Crested Butte
401 Elk Avenue
Crested Butte | 970.349.6653
Dillon
707 East Anemone Trail, Suite 4
Dillon | 970.453.0550
Edwards 34253 Highway 6, Suite 2A
Edwards | 970.845.0400
Telluride
137 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride | 970.728.1404
Denver Tech Center
8000 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 200
Greenwood Village | 303.893.3200
Evergreen 31955 Castle Court, Unit 1 South Evergreen | 303.674.3200
The Village at Castle Pines
482 West Happy Canyon Road
Castle Rock | 303.688.6100
Telluride
215 San Juan Avenue, Suite C3 Telluride | 970.728.1404
Telluride
225 South Oak Street
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Telluride | Mountain Village
565 Mountain Village Boulevard, Suite 101
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Vail | Bridge Street
228 Bridge Street, Suite 100
Vail | 970.476.7944
Vail | Mountain Haus
292 East Meadow Drive, Suite 101 Vail | 970.476.7944
Winter Park
78977 US Highway 40
Winter Park | 970.509.1740
Winter's Clarity
Letter from the President
Real estate has its own seasons, some predictable, some surprising. This year, summer arrived with an unhurried pace. The market was slow to warm, patient in its cadence. But when momentum began in September, it was with drive. Activity surged later than usual, carrying strength and confidence well into fall and extending what is traditionally a shorter selling season.
In our resort communities, that shift wasn’t accidental. It was the product of strategy.
Homes that commanded attention were the ones positioned with intention from day one: priced with precision, presented with sophistication, and supported by unique, eye-catching marketing that rose above the noise. In a landscape where buyers have infinite options but limited time, the properties that sold were the ones impossible to overlook.
Visibility mattered. And our reach into key markets— from Texas and Florida to Chicago, Mexico City, and beyond—played a defining role. Unparalleled exposure across these audiences ensured that the right buyers discovered the right homes at exactly the right moment. Even as the season stretched later than expected, demand met opportunity with notable alignment.
As winter arrives, the market feels focused: steady, smart, and selective. The best results continue to come from sharp strategy, compelling storytelling, and the kind of global network that transforms a listing into a destination. Winter has a way of revealing what’s essential. In real estate, that clarity is our advantage.
There’s more than one way to sleep under the stars, and more than one Colorado resort to build #thelifeyoulove. We can show you how.
Your partner in the market,
President, Colorado LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
From the moment you enter a home, three silent forces begin to shape your experience: color, light, and location. Morning sun spills across mountain peaks, casting a golden glow through floor-toceiling windows, glinting off the texture of handhewn timbers. Outside, the quiet rhythm of a river or refrain of snowfall completes the symphony of setting and sensation.
Design in Colorado’s resorts is a dialogue between environment and emotion. Here, interiors are not just seen, they are felt. The palette of a home mirrors the alpine landscape, the light defines its mood, and the geography informs its soul. At this intersection of art and atmosphere, the state’s luxury market finds its most distinct expression.
“COLOR IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION TO ESTABLISHING A MOOD.”
Leatrice Eiseman Executive Director of
the Pantone®
Color
Institute and the Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training.
Color is far more than an aesthetic choice. It’s a psychological instrument. From art to architecture, the influence of color is rooted in how humans instinctively perceive and respond to their surroundings.
Colorado-based designer Twyla Gurlea, founder of ColorView Design, brings academic precision to this emotional science. Trained under color psychology pioneer Frank Mahnke, Gurlea explains that “Our most immediate reactions to color may stem from biology, but the way we experience and interpret color is shaped by layers of cultural, social, and personal meaning. For example, seeing fresh green leaves in spring can feel uplifting not only because of our biological response to vibrant greens, but also because we associate them with renewal and the return of life.”
THE LANGUAGE OF EMOTION
Mahnke’s Color Experience Pyramid outlines how humans experience color on multiple levels from biological response to personal memory, see below.
Personal Relationship
Individual memories, like childhood wall color, shape how we feel about hue.
Influence of Trends, Fashions, Styles
Pantone’s annual Color of the Year reflects collective mood.
Cultural Influence & Mannerisms
In China, yellow once symbolized royalty; in Latin America, marigolds evoke renewal and remembrance.
Conscious Symbolism & Association
Learned meanings, like associating blue with sky and sea.
Collective Unconscious
Universal associations such as blue with tranquility or red with vitality.
Biological Reactions to Color Stimulus
Instinctive, unlearned reactions tied to survival and comfort.
COLOR
This layered understanding is reflected in design choices across the mountains. Jewel tones and earth palettes—moss greens, canyon browns, and alpine blues—have surged in popularity, not as fleeting trends but as emotional echoes of the land itself.
At the same time, the luxury real estate market prizes universality. Gurlea notes, “Because color is such a powerful communicator, I avoid sending messages that might feel too specific or personal. Instead, I focus on neutral, grounded palettes that create a sense of warmth and balance, often using earth tones that feel natural, inviting, and timeless.”
This balance between emotional depth and broad appeal is essential in real estate. A neutral foundation allows buyers to project their own lives into a space, making it easier for them to see themselves there. Subtle color decisions, like a living room bathed in golden-hour light or a kitchen with warm wood and stone can evoke emotion more powerfully than bold design statements.
According to Suzanne Griffin, Principal of Winslow House design firm, “In staging, I’ve noticed that using color strategically—maybe in a single accent wall, a piece of furniture, or a rug— helps potential buyers emotionally connect to the home. It makes the space memorable.”
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2025, 171230 Mocha Mousse, nurtures us with its suggestion of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort. It’s a hue that echoes Colorado’s mountain sensibility: rich, tactile, and reassuring.
“We’re seeing a lot of clients becoming braver with color, but still in a very refined, layered way. Instead of the stark neutrals that were popular for so long, we’re using warmer, earthbased neutrals and introducing rich colors through cabinetry, fabrics, and art. There’s a shift toward spaces that feel soulful and grounded, not sterile,” Griffin observes.
Color drenching, where designers envelop walls, furnishings, and ceilings in one continuous tone, represents the next evolution of immersive design. Gurlea views it as a way to create intimacy, especially in smaller spaces, while cautioning that texture must balance saturation. “Without texture,” she says, “the effect can become overstimulating. With it, it becomes grounding, almost cocoon-like.”
Similarly, wood drenching, using consistent finishes across beams, walls, and furniture, brings the tactile warmth of alpine craftsmanship to life. These techniques express the same truth: that color and material can speak to emotion as deeply as music or scent.
THE LANGUAGE OF EMOTION
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IF COLOR SETS THE TONE, LIGHT DIRECTS THE PERFORMANCE.
At altitude, light behaves differently. It’s sharper, more deliberate, carving long shadows that stretch across snowfields and timber. Builders and designers study its movement through the day, orienting windows to capture morning radiance and the golden hue of late-afternoon sun.
With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Colorado’s natural illumination is abundant. Yet in winter, shorter days make quality of light essential. Full-spectrum lighting, which mimics sunlight across the full wavelength range, supports circadian rhythm and balances mood—critical during darker months.
THE ARCHITECTURE OF ILLUMINATION LIGHT
Lighting design uses layered color temperature to achieve mood and purpose:
Comfort & Relaxation
Warm White (under 3000K) Bedrooms and living areas.
Balanced Clarity
Neutral White (3500-4000K) Kitchens and gathering spaces.
Focus + Energy
Cool White (4000-5000K) Offices or studios.
This interplay creates rhythm and well-being, mirroring nature’s own spectrum.
“We use layers of light—architectural, ambient, and decorative—so the home feels equally inviting yearround. In summer, we rely on natural light and softer tones that don’t compete with the brightness outside. In winter, we lean on warmer bulbs and layered lighting to create that cozy glow people crave when the sun sets early. It’s about giving the home a rhythm that adjusts with the seasons,” Griffin explains.
Photography and staging follow the same principle. Golden-hour imagery captures not just architecture but emotion, the amber glow spilling through windows, a fireplace flickering against snow, or a home lit from within like a lantern in the dusk.
Floor-to-ceiling windows, now a hallmark of mountain modern design, blur the boundary between indoors and out. They frame the shifting light as it paints the landscape, from shimmering rivers at midday to the rose glow of alpenglow at dusk. In these homes, light is not a decoration; it is architecture itself.
EVERY HOME TELLS THE STORY OF ITS PLACE, AND EVERY BUYER BRINGS THE STORY OF ANOTHER.
“Clients from California tend to gravitate toward light, modern interiors with organic materials, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Clients from Texas or the East Coast often love warmth, coziness, and a sense of craftsmanship. But almost everyone who builds in the mountains wants something that feels different from their primary home, a space that lets them slow down and connect with nature. Our job is to interpret that in a way that feels elevated, timeless, and uniquely theirs,” Griffin shares.
Colorado’s resort markets attract homeowners from across the country and abroad, each bringing distinct aesthetic expectations. Some crave modern minimalism; others seek rustic grandeur. These sensibilities converge in the Rockies, forming a design language that feels both sophisticated and deeply local.
The philosophy of biophilia, the innate human desire to connect with nature, runs through it all. River rock fireplaces recall afternoons on the water. Oversized beams echo the trees from which they were hewn. Textures, tones, and materials blur the line between outdoors and in, creating harmony between the built and natural world.
“People who come to Colorado are drawn to the landscape, the light, and the rustic beauty of the
mountains. So rather than recreating their homes from other markets, we design to reflect Colorado’s natural environment,” explains Gurlea.
This dialogue between global influence and regional authenticity is where LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) thrives. Belonging to a brand with roots in the Sotheby’s auction house—a name synonymous with art, craftsmanship, and heritage since 1744—LIV SIR connects Colorado’s distinct luxury lifestyle to an international audience that values design, legacy, and authenticity.
For global buyers, Colorado offers rootedness, a tangible connection to landscape and lifestyle. For sellers, LIV SIR’s global network extends that story worldwide, presenting mountain luxury as both local art and global aspiration.
Ultimately, great design in Colorado is not simply focused on grandeur; it’s resonance. A well-designed home mirrors the world beyond its windows. Its colors recall earth and sky, its light moves like the day, and its materials speak of permanence. When these dimensions align, a home transcends shelter and becomes sanctuary.
This is the essence of luxury in the high country. A sense of belonging that reflects the landscape itself: grounded, radiant, and enduring.
“AND INTO THE FOREST I GO, TO LOSE MY MIND AND FIND MY SOUL.”
-JOHN MUIR
Grand County
Rocky Mountain Yule Celebration
December 6
Holiday Open House Chamber Mixer
December 10
Run Like a Reindeer 5K
December 20
Santa & Mrs. Claus at Granby Ranch
December 21 - 22
New Year’s Eve Celebration
December 31
Summit County
Frisco Tree Lighting + Fireworks
November 29
Wassail Days
November 29 - December 7
Santa Visit at the Historic Park
November 30, December 6, 7
Lighting of Breckenridge & Race of the Santas
December 6
Toyota US Grand Prix
December 17 - 20
Ullr Fest
December 18 - 20
Holiday Celebration at Copper Mountain
December 24
New Year’s Eve at Copper
December 31
Safetyfest Presented by Nokian Tyres
January 24 - 25
International Snow Sculpture Championships
January 24 - February 3
Uphill Race Series
Presented by Mammut
Jan 24, March 7, April 11
Stagecoach Classic 30K & 15K Race
January 24
Ski with a Patroller
January 31
Ranch 2 Ranch XC Ski Trek
February 7
Rail Rodeo Series
February 21, March 6, March 21
Grand Nordic Skate Race at Granby Ranch
February 28
Eat, Ski & Be Merry
January 31
IFSA Freeride World Qualifier & Junior Freeride Series
February 3 - 7
Spontaneous Combustion
Bonfire & Fireworks
February 7
Mardi Gras 4Paws
February 14
Copper Live
February 14, March 14, April 18
Bubble Gum Ski Race
February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25
Copper Mountain Subaru Winterfest
February 20 - 22
Special Olympics
February 27 - March 1
Frisco Brewski
March 7
Frisco Egg Hunt
April 5
Sunsation
April 25 - 26
Total Sales Volume
$822,500
Total Sales Volume Grand County Summit County
Median Sold Price $516,800,742
$1,040,000 Median Sold Price
$1,492,284,034
Senior Director of Mountain Dining, Keystone Resort
SRIJANA PRADHAN
How did your passion for cooking begin? Was there a specific meal or experience that sparked that interest?
My grandmother influenced me early on. She had a way of turning simple, humble ingredients into something that felt like a warm hug. She cooked with care and patience, never rushed, never measured, and somehow everything always came out perfect. I loved watching that process and how food could bring everyone together around one table. It made me realize that cooking isn’t just about eating; it’s about creating a moment that feels like home.
How did living abroad shape your approach to cooking, in the way you think about ingredients or techniques?
Moving abroad was a big adjustment, especially in the kitchen. I went from fresh ingredients to canned and frozen, and that was a culture shock. But you learn. You adapt. You find ways to make it work. Over time, I learned new techniques, tried ingredients I’d never seen before, and figured out how to blend what I knew with what I was learning. That’s where my curiosity for food really started to grow realizing that every challenge in cooking is just a chance to get creative.
What were your first impressions of Keystone when you arrived?
Keystone looked like something straight out of a Hallmark movie when I first arrived, snow everywhere, cozy lights, and people who smiled at you when you passed them. I didn’t think I was going to stay long, but the mountains have a way of pulling you in. I found my people here. I met my partner here. Little by little, Keystone became home. It’s where I grew up as a leader and as a person.
You’ve had an impressive journey with Vail Resorts. What excites you most about your new role as Senior Director of Mountain Dining at Keystone Resort?
For me, leadership has always been about people. I love building teams and helping others grow into their potential. I’ve had mentors who believed in me before I believed in myself, and I hope to pay it forward. It brings comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging especially in a place like this, where the mountains can feel both big and grounding at the same time.
What does your idea of the perfect meal look like?
A bowl of soup and homemade dumplings on a cold, damp night. That’s it. It doesn’t need to be fancy.
Just something warm that you share with people you love, where you can laugh, relax, and feel completely at ease. That’s my kind of perfect.
What do you love most about living in Summit County?
I love that I can step outside and be on a trail within minutes. I’ve gotten into running recently, which still feels new, but it’s the best way to clear my head. There’s something peaceful about being surrounded by trees, hearing your own breath, and realizing how lucky you are to live here. The mountains remind you to slow down and to appreciate what’s right in front of you.
What’s a dish you’ll always remember, one that holds a special place in your heart?
Dashi, it’s a Bhutanese dish that my grandmother made every single day. No matter how the day went, I knew that when I came home from school, she’d be there with a bowl of dashi. That consistency, that simple act of care, stuck with me. It taught me that food is more than just nourishment. It is love, comfort, and connection all in one.
BRECKENRIDGE
316 Fuller Placer Road / $9,950,000
7 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 7,383 Square Feet
Doyle Richmond 970.390.9240
5188 CSH County Road 40 / $7,995,000
7 Bedrooms, 8.5 Bathrooms, 9,970 Square Feet
Laura Zietz 970.531.6567
GRANBY
BRECKENRIDGE
320 Headlight Drive / $6,995,000
6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 6,552 Square Feet
Aniela Wasmanski 970.409.8476
SUNNYSIDE FLATS
WINTER PARK
Winter Park Ranch / Starting at $699,000 2-3 Bedrooms, 2-3 Bathrooms, 968-1,463 Square Feet
Lauren Vollono 720.541.8264
Sunnyside Flats is a brand new condo community in the heart of Fraser Valley featuring 140 thoughtfully designed homes, built over three phases. Every home includes a rare mountain luxury—an oversized, heated garage—along with hot tub-ready decks/patios and breathtaking views of Winter Park Resort, Byers Peak, and the Continental Divide.
KEYSTONE
585 Independence Road / $5,695,000 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 7,091 Square Feet
John Keith 970.485.1540
Marco Del Zotto 970.471.5449
KEYSTONE
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KEYSTONE
75 Hunki Dori Court #W113 / $5,000,000
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1,922 Square Feet
Hank Wiethake 970.389.5648
Doyle Richmond 970.390.9240
BRECKENRIDGE
127 Marks Lane / $4,100,000
6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 8,085 Square Feet
Jeff Scroggins 970.333.8342
Paige Johnson 812.350.9947
75 Hunki Dori Court #W403
$2,425,000
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,167 Square Feet
Hank Wiethake
970.389.5648
Doyle Richmond 970.390.9240
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$2,149,000
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4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 2,476 Square Feet
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,364 Square Feet Hank Wiethake 970.389.5649
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Pine, CO | $1,050,000
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2539 E 5TH AVENUE
Denver, CO | $4,495,000
Trish Bragg | 303.638.6355
Maggie Armstrong | 303.241.9244
32329 INVERNESS DRIVE
Evergreen, CO | $1,425,000
Heather Graham | 720.201.4187
Sean Endsley | 303.895.4663
2656 4TH STREET
Boulder, CO | $6,390,000
Jeff Erickson | 303.589.2741
Ryan McIntosh | 720.495.4563
Cherry Hills Village, CO | $9,250,000
Kate Perry | 303.810.0474
Castle Rock, CO | $3,300,000
Casey Miller | 720.201.2755
Denver, CO | $4,400,000
Josh Behr | 303.903.9535
Fort Collins, CO | $2,495,000
Jason Filler | 970.222.7031
Koa Schumann | 970.310.9045
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