Mountain Magic

PREVIOUS PAGE: THE HEATED POOL WITH A MARVELOUS VIEW OF THE SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS

THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COMFY ROOMS WITH LUXE TOUCHES THAT OVERLOOK THE RESORT; INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINK FROM THE TIMBER ROOM; COZY UP BY THE FIRE IN THE GRAND ROOM

PLANNING AN ESCAPE TO THE

MOUNTAINS? Look no further than the sleepy town of Telluride, Colorado. If you intend to drive, choosing a southern Colorado town makes sense.

Offering panoramic mountain views of the San

Juan Mountains and an old-fashioned main street with the mystique of an old mining town,

Telluride is the perfect location to escape the hustle and bustle of Houston. The historic area is connected via free gondola to the Mountain

Village, home to Madeline Hotel & Residences,

Auberge Resorts Collection.

The 83-room and 71-residence hotel offers room accommodations for everyone. Surrounded on three sides by the dramatic 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, you just can’t beat the views. Select your time of year for views of snow or Aspen trees blooming.

Now is the perfect time to visit! The Madeline just launched a dramatic redesign, unveiling a luxuriously reimagined modern mountain resort. Located at 10,540 feet, the ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat features new social spaces, including the Timber Room, a refreshed lobby and new boutique.

Arriving at this mountain darling is special. The design and energy of the transformed Madeline Hotel & Residences is felt from the moment you arrive into the grand and playful lobby. You’ll be greeted by Adventure Guides, a team of local Telluride concierges who collectively represent more than 60 years of residency in town and who hold the keys to all the best adventures, dining and entertainment available.

Upon check-in, you are offered a seasonal Telluride Brewing company draft beer in Colorado-mined copper mugs, while kids enjoy Rocky Mountain sodas. A new retail boutique sits off the lobby and offers a selection of beautifully handcrafted home goods, jewelry and unusual, earthy treasures.

Timber Room is a vibrant new indoor-outdoor après ski bar and lounge, which is poised to become the most sought-after gathering place in Telluride. The cocktail menu showcases modern interpretations of classic libations with mountain touches such as blue spruce-infused syrup and

Madeline’s unrivaled Mountain Village location offers easy access to outdoor adventures, from alpine skiing, dog sledding and fly fishing in the winter, to hiking and stand-up paddle boarding on nearby alpine lakes in the summer.

slow-drip spiced bourbon, along with signature toasty cocktails perfect for fireside après.

The Timber Room’s outdoor space leads into Reflection Plaza, the most picturesque setting in Telluride, where guests can keep warm under sheepskin blankets and nestle next to a firepit overlooking Mountain Village’s beloved ice rink. In the summer months, the rink is a picturesque location for morning yoga and stretch classes. Each day the complimentary morning movement class has a different theme: breathwork, barre, yoga and more. The firepits are available year round adding to the picturesque European ski village vibe.

During ski season, Chef Bill Greenwood’s ceremonial Alphorn serenade signals across the mountain that it's time to gather and exchange stories from the day’s adventures over creative cocktails, warming beverages and innovative dishes. Enjoy the Duck Terrine Toast and signature Timber Room Baked Potato with crème fraîche and caviar, followed by “Feast” plates, larger family style dishes including Rocky Mountain Elk.

Madeline’s unrivaled Mountain Village location offers easy access to outdoor adventures, from alpine skiing, dog sledding and fly fishing in the winter, to hiking and stand-up paddle boarding on nearby alpine lakes in the summer. Guided activities and lessons are offered for guests of all ages. Off the slopes, wellness experiences include mindfulness sessions, classes with visiting masters and new signature spa treatments at Telluride’s most popular spa.

To learn more about Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection and to book a stay, visit aubergeresorts.com/madeline. H

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: BOOK A GUIDED FLY FLISHING TRIP IN THE TELLURIDE VALLEY; HIKE AND TAKE IN THE MAJESTIC VIEWS; HOP ON THE SLOPES FOR SOME SNOWY ACTION