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LUXURY IS... A SPECTACULAR SITE A Colorado ranch house celebrates its mountain views with living spaces that extend to the great outdoors.
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LUXURY IS... IN THE DETAILS Contemporary design is sophisticated yet comfortable in a custom Aspen home that showcases extraordinary attention to detail.
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LUXURY IS... A GRAND GATHERING PLACE The Snow Ghost Chalet elegantly combines touches of Montana’s mountain tradition with contemporary style.
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LUXURY IS... A BALANCED APPROACH Strong architectural features meet tasteful appointments for a room that exudes pure mountain luxury.
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ML PICK The roots of a teak tree are transformed into a striking—and functional—objet d’art.
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SHOPPING The High-Country Furniture Guide Twenty essential pieces, in styles that range from traditional to rustic, sleek to mountain-modern.
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INSIDER’S GUIDE Aspen, Colorado Discover our favorite places to dine, shop and explore in Colorado’s most luxurious mountain destination.
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REAL ESTATE Live the high life for a week or a season in one of Clear Creek Group’s luxe vacation homes.
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HOUSE OF THE MOMENT Spectacular design, amenities and scenery at the BootJack Ranch.
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There was a time when “luxury” was all about excess. It was the biggest, the priciest, the most decked out and over the top. But these days, as we’re all thinking a bit more carefully about each purchase, we find ourselves looking for more rational reasons for making a decision to buy. These days, “luxury” has to offer something more. Today, we’re looking for something special, something authentic, something that will stand the test of time. So as we created this year’s Luxury Issue, we kept that in mind, searching out products and homes that aren’t just the most extravagant, but that offer something truly unique. On the pages that follow, you’ll find 20 essential pieces of furniture designed to last a lifetime (page 33), our picks for the very best places to visit in Aspen, Colorado (page 37), a company that lets visitors experience a true taste of the West in some spectacular Jackson Hole rental homes (page 40), and a selection of high-country homes that beautifully illustrate luxury’s many different shapes and forms. And, because it’s still “ Today, we’re looking for fun to dream, we couldn’t resist adding an oversomething special, something the-top House of the Moment (on page 80) that offers every amenity imaginable—yes, with a authentic, something that will stand the test of time.” price tag to match. Luxury may no longer always be about having the biggest or the most, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still have some fun. It seems to me that the new luxury is about something far more satisfying: thoughtful design, fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. It’s about finding the special things that speak to us, so let’s enjoy looking for them.
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Crystal Glass Studio is awash in color and light. Artist Mary Matchael founded the business in historic downtown Carbondale, Colorado, in 1972. In the years since, the fine architectural stained, leaded, etched and fused glass works that Mary and her small team of local artisans has designed and fabricated have traveled far beyond their town. “Our work has been shipped all over the country, and as far away as Mexico, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia,” Matchael says. While commissioned designs include stained, etched and fused glass panels, Matchael is now focusing on custom lighting, including ceiling and wall mounted fixtures. “It’s fun to incorporate art, glass, color and light, and to experiment with new technology,
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such as LED lights, which bring more energy efficiency to our work,” she explains. Each metal fixture is hand-forged locally and crafted with customized frames and finishes. The unique glass designs, which utilize recycled glass, are achieved with sand carving, kilnforming and etching techniques. As Carbondale has long been known as an artists’ community, the studio is also home to the recently opened Parkside Gallery, a new venue for local and regional fine craft artists. Mediums include wood, metal, ceramic, jewelry and mixed media art pieces. “It has helped to expand our offerings in addition to our commissioned work,” says Matchael. For more information, please visit www.crystalglassstudio.com
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ARBORESCENT ART Founded in 1990 by Alon Langotsky and Daphna Dor, Chista has earned a reputation as the source for organic-chic furniture, lighting, art and accessories. Crafted of indigenous woods collected from around the world, each piece is thoughtfully designed to maintain its one-of-a-kind natural features. To create the Solid Wood Lounge, pictured here, craftsmen began with the root system of a standing-dead tree that would otherwise have been bound for a landfill. The single slab of wood was cut and carved in just the right places to form a long and low lounge chair that measures nearly eight feet in length. The artistic process is painstakingly slow, but the result reveals the very nature of the tree in a new and functional form. It’s the perfect balance of gentle curves and sharp angles, rough-hewn edges and smooth surfaces, primitive and modern design. Available to the trade. www.chista.net
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“You always know a Spanish Pueblo door,” says Will Ott, president and CEO of Santa Fe’s premier custom door shop, Spanish Pueblo Doors. “Each one is handcrafted using timehonored techniques, and has its own unique character and texture. They really stand out.” It’s been that way since 1952, when renowned photographer Ernest Knee opened the original Spanish Pueblo workshop just off the Santa Fe Plaza. Ott took the reigns 30 years later and is responsible for most of the company’s design work. Today, Spanish Pueblo Doors inhabits a 12,000-square-foot showroom and workshop just outside of town. The collection has grown
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to more than 100 unique designs, including northern New Mexico and classic Spanish Pueblo patterns, all crafted from knotty alder, wormy maple and other types of wood. Customers, who range from homeowners to architects and designers, are always encouraged to participate in custom designs as well. Beyond their obvious function, Spanish Pueblo doors add to the form and beauty of a home. Additional details and features, such as arches, sidelights, transoms and hand carvings, make them adaptable to seemingly endless settings, which is just another reason why Spanish Pueblo Doors can be found not just in the Southwest, but in all 50 states.
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Old Hickory Furniture Company 403 S. Noble Street Shelbyville, IN 46176 800.232.BARK www.oldhickory.com
Comfort. Character. Tradition. Since 1899, Old Hickory Furniture Company has been building these attributes and more into every piece of furniture they make. Located in Shelbyville, Indiana, the company’s original hickory sapling designs traveled far and wide to homes and resorts across the country. Destinations included the home of President Andrew Jackson—the company was named after his nickname, “Old Hickory”— along with national park lodges like the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park. While many of those rustic designs, including the Old Faithful Inn chairs and Andrew Jackson rockers, are offered today, the Old Hickory product line has grown considerably to include what Bob Morrison, Vice President of Sales and For more information, please visit www.oldhickory.com
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Marketing, calls a new generation of more contemporary pieces. “We try to reinvent what we do and cater to our new customers,” he says. New highlights, made with the same attention to detail, include hickory lighting with rawhide or birch-bark shades and live-edge walnut tabletops, beds, dressers and chairs. Upholstery and accent pieces, such as pillows, duvets and Old Hickory Throws by Pendleton, and artist Rod Crossman’s wildlife prints in Old Hickory frames, are offered as well. By nature, hickory saplings are versatile, durable and sustainable, attributes that make the material perfect for today’s lifestyle and sensibilities. “People make an investment in Old Hickory furniture,” says Morrison. “It’s not here today and gone tomorrow.”
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Radar Piero Lissoni for Cassina, www.cassinausa.com
Omaha Sideboard Eric Shell, www.spearswoodworks.com
Trellis Gold Pillow Bliss Studio, www.blissstudio.com
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1. GISELLA The understated yet elegant atmosphere at this new hot spot (sister to Campo de Fiori and formerly Gusto) is the perfect backdrop for fine Italian cuisine inspired by the regions of the Veneto, Liguria and Campania. Try the homemade gnocchi ragu, zuppa de pesce or vitello Milanese. The international wine list is extensive, from by-the-glass selections to magnums. 970-925-8222, www.gisellaaspen.com >>
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3. THE LITTLE NELL From the 92 guest rooms and suites recently redone by famed designer Holly Hunt to chef Ryan Hardy’s celebrated cuisine at Montagna, The Little Nell delivers with style. The location, at the foot of Aspen Mountain and just steps away from town’s toniest shops and restaurants, can’t be beat. 970-920-4600, www.thelittlenell.com
4. MCHUGH ANTIQUES & FINE JEWELS Owners and
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5. AMEN WARDY Inspired modern living is the concept
6. ASPEN SNOWMASS An Aspen lift ticket is good for all four mountains — Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass —which offer 336 trails for skiers and boarders of every level. Don’t ski? There’s ice-skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and plenty more off-piste activities to keep you busy. www.aspensnowmass.com
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Jackson Hole’s Clear Creek Group makes it easy to find that magical getaway in the mountains (and makes it feel just like home) whether you’re staying a week, a month or until the snow melts PHOTOS BY GORDON GREGORY Imagine traveling to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and checking into a luxury hotel—complete with every service and amenity imaginable—where each room is a spectacular, private mountain home. It’s exactly what the Clear Creek Group founders Morgan Bruemmer and Betsy and Phil Stevenson envisioned when they created their boutique rental and management firm for luxury properties in Jackson Hole. Here’s how it works: When the owners of some of Jackson Hole’s finest vacation homes head back to their primary residences, they allow the Clear Creek Group to open their properties to visitors in search of an authentic Western experience. Before you arrive, the Clear Creek Group will fill the cupboards with food and the vases with flowers, turn on the lights and turn down the beds. And during your stay, they’ll arrange anything you can imagine, from backcountry pack trips to heli-skiing to dinner prepared by a personal chef. With a long list of rental homes to choose from, ranging from intimate hideaways for two to sprawling lodges for the entire family, it’s easy to find a place that feels just like home. 40
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PROPERTY PICK Pictured here, the Phillip’s Ridge rental property is a magnificent Western lodge perched atop a rocky ridge, high above Jackson Hole. Filled with splendid works of art, the five-bedroom home features thick log walls and tree-trunk supports that contrast beautifully with fine antiques and soft, rich fabrics. Grand living and dining spaces are separated by a massive two-sided stone fireplace and illuminated by a 40-foot-high wall of windows. Each of the five master suites is warmed by a stone fireplace and features a decadent private bath and terrace or porch. Other luxe touches include a bowling alley, pub, movie theater and two hot tubs. Visit www.theclearcreekgroup.com for current rates. �
THE CLEAR CREEK GROUP Jackson, Wyoming 307-732-3400 www.theclearcreekgroup.com
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Gallegos Corporation “Building solutions for distinctive projects” is more than just a tagline for the Gallegos Corporation, stone and masonry construction specialists headquartered in Vail, Colorado. “It’s a way of life,” explains Gary Woodworth, COO. “We really are second to none at finding the right solutions for our clients’ projects.” Woodworth knows of what he speaks. Prior to taking on the role of COO for the family-owned Gallegos Corporation, he was President of the Plaster/Stucco and Marble/Granite divisions. Gerald Gallegos, the company’s CEO and a Colorado native, founded the Gallegos Corporation in 1970. Bob Gallegos, CFO, joined his brother at the company in 1982. Gallegos Corporation it has become an industry leader, with offices in Aspen, Denver and Sun Valley, Idaho, and projects around the country. “Have trowel, will travel,” Gerald says. For clients, who include architects, builders, interior designers and homeowners, the Gallegos Corporation provides services ranging from consultation on material selection to construction management, stone fabrication and installation. The company’s highly-trained craftspeople—many of whom have been with the company for more that two decades—specialize in stone, masonry, stucco, plaster, concrete, marble, granite, art rock and stone sales. Giving back to the community is a priority for this local company, and founder Gerald Gallegos sets a strong example by serving on the boards of the El Pomar Foundation, Vail Valley Foundation, Youth Foundation, Minturn Community Fund, and Roundup River Ranch. “Gallegos is a wonderful company to work for and it comes from Gerald,” Woodworth says. “It’s part of our culture to give back.” For more information, visit www.gallegoscorp.com
Gallegos Corporation Corporate Headquarters 0100 Yacht Club Drive Wolcott, CO 81655 P 970-926-3737 F 970-926-3727 www.Gallegoscorp.com Mailing Address: P.O. Box 821 Vail, CO 81658
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Robert G. Sinclair Architecture, Inc. Robert G. Sinclair Architecture, Inc., gives new meaning to the concept of a full-service firm. “I model the business around my ability to be involved in every aspect of a project,” says principal Robert Sinclair, AIA. “From siting to concept and design to construction, I’m involved every step of the way.” Based in Aspen, Colorado, and with satellite offices in Manhattan and Milwaukee, Sinclair and his experienced, professional staff design luxury homes for clients who live across the country, from the Rocky Mountains to the coasts. Each home is uniquely suited to its surroundings and Sinclair’s designs are inspired by the opportunities each site presents, from views to topography. Sinclair’s clients also play a significant role in each design. “It’s about much more than the number of bedrooms and bathrooms a client needs,” Sinclair says. “It’s about how people will live in the house. Those needs speak to things like interior details and materials. How a house is to be used is its soul.” A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Sinclair is sensitive to building responsibly. “It’s entirely possible to build a ‘green,’ energy efficient house without compromising the integrity of design,” he says. No matter the size or scope of a project, Sinclair’s dedication to providing creative, customized design is foremost. “It’s our passion,” he says. “Connecting with our clients is key.” For more information, visit www.rgsarchitecture.com
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Ask interior designer Dallas Lyon, ASID (American Society of Interior Design), what makes her relationship with clients so successful and her answer comes easily. “I’m very intuitive,” she says. “I can read clients, narrow down their likes and dislikes, and figure out what will work for them.” That kind of confidence comes from nearly a decade of experience as owner of Lyon Design Group, a full-service Vail Valley interior design firm. Lyon’s client relationships often begin with what she calls a “meet and greet” at her stylish studio in the quaint town of Edwards, Colorado. The studio is warm and comfortable, full of eccentric spontaneity—such as the antique Chinese red lacquered buffet paired with a custom, contemporary glass top table of Lyon’s own design. “It’s a great place to sit down with clients to go over ideas and brainstorm over fabrics and furniture concepts,” she says. Lyon describes her style as diverse and eclectic. She likes to mix things up, often incorporating contemporary artwork with French Country antiques. “I call it French Country with a twist. It’s about taking something expected, and throwing in an element of surprise... the art of being subtle and sexy at the same time.” For every project, from renovations to new custom homes, Lyon designs with sustainability in mind, choosing carpets, paints and other finishes that are as eco-friendly as they are stylish. Not one to follow trends, she approaches each project with a fresh perspective, relying on her own creativity to create spaces that are bold, stylish, never repetitive, and that, above all, reflect her clients’ vision. Says Lyon: “I want to make my clients’ homes enjoyable places to live.”
Lyon Design Group 970-926-8682 275 Main Street, Suite O-209 • Edwards, Colorado 81632 www.lyondesigngroup.com • info@lyondesigngroup.com
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Ec-lek-tic “Most people never expect to find a store like this in Taos,” says Sophia Vander, manager of Ec-lek-tic, which specializes in Asian antiques, furnishings and 1910-1920 Art Deco rugs from Kashgar. “It takes you into another world.” Located just north of the Taos Plaza in a historic building across from the town’s main post office, the shop’s exterior hints at what’s inside. Antique wood doors from China lean against the adobe walls, water trickles from a fountain, and a 25-foot-tall marble Buddha bids welcome from atop a lotus perch. Inside, the 2,500-square-foot space is divided into four small rooms. It’s friendly and cozy, with wood floors and, in winter, fires crackling in a pair of kivas. Customers explore every nook and cranny, discovering antique wonders from Tibet, India, China, Thailand and Laos, and marveling at how at-home these finds seem in New Mexico. The job of sourcing these items—from a 250-year-old coral-and-turquoise Tibetan pot to Indian tapestries to Ming Dynasty furniture—falls on the capable and experienced shoulders of Robert Vander, who is Ec-lek-tic’s original founder. “Mr. Vander is a carpenter by trade and has a passion for wood and a fantastic eye,” says Vander. “He travels several times a year on buying trips. Every piece is hand-picked, so it’s like his own personal collection.” Amid more grand antiques, Ec-lek-tic also offers a collection of smaller finds that are perfect for gifts or keepsakes. There are precious jewelry boxes, Chinese card boxes, chess sets, tapestries, mirrors, lamps, and Buddha statues in marble, granite, porcelain and bronze—and every one is a delight. Every time you come in, you’re sure to find something you’ll treasure. “We take pride in having something for every customer, and at different price ranges,” says Vander. “It’s exciting to see their enjoyment.”
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Hayn Enterprises, LLC Founded fifty years ago by Carl O. Hayn as Hayn Marine, the Rocky Hill, Connecticutbased company has long been a leading manufacturer and supplier of turnbuckles and related hardware for the marine industry. Now, with Carl Hayn Jr. at the helm, the tides have turned. With an eye on the future, Hayn Marine’s technology and expertise have been adapted for use in the architectural and industrial fields. Specializing in 316 grade stainless steel, Hayn Enterprises is dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality products possible, including intricate cable rail systems and architectural hardware, as well as custom trellises for “green” walls in environmentally sensitive homes. What sets Hayn apart from the rest? “Because we are manufacturers, we are able to provide custom solutions with a very fast turnaround,” explains general manager Brett Hasbrouck. “As innovators, we can modify, tweak, or make adjustments based on individual customer requirements.” Whether for new construction, retrofits, or a combination of both, design concepts tend to be creative. “Owners of higher-end homes don’t want the norm,” he says. “We have many standard systems as well as customize solutions to meet our customer’s requests.” While the majority of Hayn products are sold within the United States, Hasbrouck notes that demand has expanded to offshore markets. Hayn also offers “Job Shop” services with recent contributions to projects including stadium logos at Yankee Stadium in New York City and custom hardware found in the Situation Room in the White House.
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LOCATED IN THE HEART of the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana, this home appears to be one with its surroundings, as if it came to rest there quite effortlessly. Not so. In fact, securing the home to its site—a mountainside slope with a grade of nearly 18 percent—required architect Reid Smith of Reid Smith Architects to perform a feat of architectural ingenuity. He designed the house to have a long, narrow axis (to minimize the amount of slope along the home’s footprint and the amount of digging into the hillside) that maximizes views of mountain peaks to the south and makes the most of natural light. He also stacked architectural forms on top of each other to raise the home above tree line. (When inside, Smith says it feels like “you’re sort of floating in the sky. It’s treetop living.”) And while the palette of exterior finishes— hewn Douglas fir channel siding, steel accents and formal touches of walnut here and there—may complement the home’s native surroundings, the house has its own presence. The structure is “proud,” Smith says, commanding attention from its perch on the hillside to the base lodge and development below. ●
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distinction between indoors and outdoors in a dining room that celebrates its connection to nature. “It feels like the room is flowing into the outdoors,” says architect John Galambos, who designed the disappearing corner doors and glass deck railings to maximize the panoramic views of mountain and valley. Interior designer Donna Guerra and colleague Katherine Taylor selected colors and finishes that reflect the warmth of a Colorado sunset: rich walnut floors, a modern mahogany trestle table and a golden jacquard upholstery fabric to unite a disparate grouping of chairs. “We had the homeowners’ classic X-back chairs refinished with a dark ebony stain for an updated look,” Guerra says. She added high-back chairs for a more stately presence in the tall room. A light cove and dropped fir ceiling bring down the volume of the vaulted ceiling and add glowing ambient lighting. A very simple bronze-and-glass chandelier seems to float in the air, while silver branch candlesticks shine in its spotlight. Drop-down window shades are hidden in the ceiling cove. “We went really clean with details, subtle and sophisticated,” says Galambos, who worked on the home with fellow architect Rich Pavcek.
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Bathing Beauty “This is the view of the master bathroom as you approach it from the bedroom,” says interior designer Donna Guerra. “We wanted to make a statement and not say ‘bathroom.’” The designers and architects worked together with an eye for drama and a desire to set an inviting scene in the generous space. “The main reason for the high ceiling is to bring in natural light from high above,” says Galambos, who had the clerestory windows above the shower frosted for privacy (the house is set on a steep slope with windows visible from the street). He added a distinctive ceiling element with a curved light cove to soften the space. “It’s the same fir wood as in the living room, just expressed a little differently,” he says. Luxe materials fill the grand space, from chocolate-stained rift oak on the bath surround and floating vanities to the Crema Marfil marble countertops and limestone-encased floors and walls. “But it’s the texture of the basketweave tile that just lures you into this bathroom,” notes Guerra. “You want to go in and see it up close.” Adding to the luxurious spa experience are the hydrotherapy air-jet tub, waterfall bath faucet and cantilevered stone bench in the shower.
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Dramatic Display Far from hidden in a stone grotto, the wine cellar unabashedly stands out front and center. Located at the base of an elegant floating stone staircase that leads up to the main living area, the cellar is visible from the entire lower-level media room. “In contrast to a wine room as an afterthought, this is really part of the big entertainment space,” says Galambos. A clean glass wall is all that separates the temperature-controlled room, allowing the eye to peruse the brilliant displays of wine bottles. “The visibility makes the cellar more intriguing and inviting, allowing wine collections to be displayed almost like trophies or artifacts,” Guerra says. With a nod to the exterior of the house, a mixture of Colorado Buff and Chico sandstone gives some heft to the wine cellar walls. A walnut wood column with an exquisite grain pattern offers contrast to the glass. “The column helps ground the room,” Guerra explains. The interior designer coaxed a skilled craftsman out of retirement to fabricate the custom copper sink. And to top everything off, she selected a clean, boxy light fixture that echoes the shape of the sparkling glass room.
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Exhibition Kitchen A stunning balance of form and function, this glowing kitchen serves as the heart of the home. “This is a visual kitchen because it is open to the living and dining areas and positioned for entertaining,” says Galambos. “But it also must serve as a functional kitchen.” To accommodate multiple requirements, the architect and interior designer camouflaged the refrigerator, food pantry, dish pantry and microwave with wood cladding. “The whole 9½-foot wall reads as a paneled wall,” says Guerra. Floating shelves, rather than upper cabinets, also contribute to the kitchen’s nontraditional look. The custom cabinets are fashioned of ribbon-cut mahogany and have a sleek, furniture-like appearance. “The warm palette of the cabinetry and wood floor is contrasted by metallic elements,” says Galambos, referring to the metallic porcelain backsplash tiles and the imposing range hood made of plated steel with a blackened finish. For the countertops, Guerra chose honed Absolute black granite. “With so much daylight in the kitchen, we didn’t want something highly polished or reflective,” she says, “so we went with honed granite to complete the soft, modern look.”
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THE SNOW GHOST CHALET ELEGANTLY COMBINES TOUCHES OF MONTANA’S MOUNTAIN TRADITION WITH CONTEMPORARY COMFORT AND STYLE STORY BY NORMAN KOLPAS
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From its prime location near the entrance to Elk Highlands, the residence known as the Snow Ghost Chalet literally sets the tone for the exclusive new community of custom homes at Montana’s Whitefish Mountain Resort. The enclave’s developers decided to collaborate on the design of the 6,400-square-foot home with CTA Architects Engineers, a venerable firm with seven-plus decades of history in the Rocky Mountain West, to create an elegant design tailored for contemporary living. It’s a style CTA partner and project manager David Mitchell describes as “Montana mountain architecture.” MOUNTAIN LIVING: What were the aesthetic goals for this particular expression of “Montana mountain architecture,” and how did you achieve them? DAVID MITCHELL: We tried to incorporate traditional elements of alpine architecture, updating them in the process. On the exterior, we used local stone—quarried about 40 miles from the site—in tan, dark brown and black hues. The stones were dry-stacked, a technique that uses very thin joints of mortar about a quarter of an inch thick and half an inch deep. When done with dark mortar, it creates a very distinct joint line with an old-fashioned look. Inside, we exposed less truss work than you might expect in a mountain home, and we cleaned up everything that does show, streamlining and modernizing its look. The interior walls are all done in Venetian plaster with an integral caramel color and were burnished to give them a deep, rich finish. The floors are granite that was honed and polished for a more elegant, European-style feeling. We took the same approach for the window and door trims, using unornamented high-gloss cherry wood, and instead of the traditional bronze hardware you might expect, we used brushed nickel. Overall, we tried to keep the architectural lines very clean and simple. >> OPPOSITE: The interplay between the home’s interiors and their surroundings finds dynamic expression in the main entry, where slate floor tiles and walls of locally quarried stone flow from the exterior through double solid-cherry doors into the foyer.
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BELOW: Pine-beamed ceilings soar 18 feet above the kitchen and, to its right, a formal dining room with east-facing views toward Glacier National Park. FACING PAGE: Opposite the kitchen, the great room focuses on a massive stone fireplace and views of Whitefish, Montana.
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ML: For a house with such a grand scale, the interiors feel surprisingly intimate. Was that part of your plan? DM: The house does feel very homey for its size, and that’s a result of its scale and the arrangement of living spaces. The home’s setting—there is a lot of heavy timber rising behind the one-acre site on a rocky outcropping, and mountains all around—offers a lot of verticality, which we tried to complement with horizontal lines. From the [front] entrance, it looks like a one-story house, but in fact it’s three stories tall. The entire upper level is situated within the main level’s truss work; the lower level is built into a downslope and opens out onto a big patio and grassy area. ML: What were your goals in terms of the space’s function? DM: We designed the house as a place where multiple families can gather. The main level features a master suite, and there are two more guest master suites on the upper floor, so the house can accommodate three sets of adults. The lower-level bedroom functions like a bunkhouse: it has several bunk beds that can sleep up to six kids. >> 69
ML: How were you able to strike a balance between public and private spaces? DM: Everyone can come together on the main level, which offers a very nice open kitchen, casual and formal dining areas, a sitting area and a television area. The upper floor opens onto a mezzanine, situated just below the trusses, which is a great space for morning coffee or evening wine. Each bedroom suite is a very private haven, and the kids are all together downstairs, so you can easily accommodate separate groups of people throughout the house. ML: The main-floor master suite looks especially luxurious. DM: When we design master suites, our goal is to create a space that feels more like a master spa. Rather than chopping the suite up into bedroom, bathroom and closet, we pulled out the tub and gave it the same warm ambience and views as the master bedroom. ML: In the bedroom and throughout the house, the furnishings are so seamlessly integrated with the architecture. How did you accomplish that? DM: CTA owns a home furnishings store called Toad n’ Willow, which supplied all of the furniture for this home. We spent as much time selecting and designing the furnishings as we did designing the structure itself. All of the interior architectural details—the wall color, the cherry trim, the granite floors—set the stage for furnishings that are equally clean-lined and also made of natural materials. We believe that architecture shouldn’t be too dominant. By integrating the furnishings, we ensure that the two don’t compete. Ultimately, it’s all about the people who live here and how they bring the house to life. ● ABOVE: In the spa-style master bath, the tub shares the same views as the bedroom. RIGHT: Tucked to one side of a cherry-paneled wall that conceals the staircase on the home’s main level is a casual television viewing area.
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Telluride Film Festival Telluride, Colorado September 4-7, 2009 Mountain Living was proud to play a supporting role in the 36th Telluride Film Festival, presented by the National Film Preserve. The annual celebration of art and film, set in the spectacular Rocky Mountains, featured works from more than 25 countries, including 24 new feature films, 11 revivals, 29 short films and 10 documentaries, plus appearances by some of film’s great talents, from Helen Mirren and Nicolas Cage to up-and-comer Carey Mulligan. Photos 1-8 by Michael Caufield/Wire Image
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LOCATION Pagosa Springs, Colorado LISTING PRICE $68 million
House of the Moment LUXURY IS Large enough to accommodate more than 50 guests, the BootJack Ranch is one of the finest recreational ranches in the West. Situated in Colorado’s southern San Juan Mountains, the ranch comprises more than 3,100 acres of lush meadows and forests—all bordered by the San Juan National Forest, Weminuche Wilderness and panoramic mountain views. Fly Fishing Team USA has trained on the seven miles of the San Juan River and Wolf Creek that traverse the property; an additional six lakes and several ponds are well stocked with several species of trout. No expense was spared when building and restoring the ranch’s rustic log, timber and stone structures, which include a 13,800square-foot main residence, four luxe log cabin homes, and a guest lodge with eight individual cabins. A spectacular 12,000-square-foot spa and aquatic center features striking glass walls that open to let in the fresh mountain air.
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PHOTO COURTESY PEAKS REAL ESTATE SOTHEBY’S INTL. REALTY
LISTING BROKER Bill Fandel, Peaks Real Estate Sotheby’s International Realty, 970-369-7700, www.tellurideluxuryproperties.com
Helicopter or lift access, from the door step of your own mountain home...
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