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1119 Ptarmigan Road, Vail $19,950,000 Joni White Taylor

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524 RED DRAW • 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,695 sq. ft. | Listed at $2,595,000 – Sold at $2,313,000 – co-listed with Led Gardner Dramatic Colorado ranch architecture with hand-smeared stone walls, gourmet kitchen/ hearth room/ catering kitchen, 2-bedroom suite above 3-car garage, theater. Exceptional 1+/-acre setting.

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254 EAGLES GLEN • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 2,705 sq. ft.

With a deck overlooking the golf course and views to the Gore Range, this home has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the main house, and a fourth guest suite/family room over the garage | $875,000

38 BEAR CAT POINT • 5 Beds | 5 Baths + 2 Half Baths | 6,320 sq. ft.

Big mountain views, pond, bordering wildlife corridor, close to gates of The Ranch | $2,595,000 — co-listed with Cathy Jones Coburn

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127 WEST TIMBER DRAW • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 5,276 sq. ft.

Perfect family home, gorgeous gardens, privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac $1,845,000 Furnished

29 MARTINGALE • 5 Beds | 6 Baths | 4,899 sq. ft.

Like-new home on a premier lot with Top of the World views, minutes from the gates of The Ranch | $1,695,000

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7+/- acres, gently sloping site. 12 minutes to Edwards | $399,000

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167 CLUB COTTAGE DRIVE • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 3,452 sq. ft.

Ralph Lauren-inspired interior, close to golf club house, includes car in garage | $925,000 Furnished

Cordillera with memberships at a 5 - year high , find out why people are choosing cordillera .

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317 ELK WOODS • 7 Beds | 7.5 Baths | 8,586 sq. ft.

Rooms for wine-tasting, cigar-smoking, pool-playing, hot-tubbing, movie-watching & massages, just inside The Ranch gates | $2,595,000

525 RED DRAW • 5 Beds | 6 Baths | 6,210 sq. ft.

Classic beauty and quality, great views, borders open space, wonderful home for entertaining | $2,785,000

96 HAWLEY COURT • 5 Beds | 7 Baths + 2 Half Baths | 7,080 sq. ft.

Dramatic Gore Range Views, private setting on cul-de-sac, stunning gardens, guest apartment | $2,650,000 Partially Furnished

59 NORGAARD • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,150 sq. ft.

Serene 2.5+ acre site. $278 per square foot – Best value in Cordillera! $1,990,000 Furnished

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2524 FENNO DRIVE • 6 Beds | 6 Baths + 3 Half Baths | 7,823 sq. ft.

Newly priced at $3,195,000 co-listed with Ed Swinford Reminiscent of the grand mountain lodges of the West, this residence is placed on a double lot, surrounded by open space and wildlife corridors, with views to the Gore Range.

375 RED DRAW • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3,531 sq. ft.

Exuding mountain charm and comfort, this gem is a sleeper and the perfect mountain getaway or cozy family home | $1,177,000

Pam Horan-Kates 970.390.0669 • phorankates@slifer.net 40 years in the Vail Valley. 28 years in real estate.

23 years focused on the Cordillera lifestyle.

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New Luxury Development Coming to Vail | Best Choices and Prices Now | January 2017 spectacular views | exceptional amenities | steps to ski slopes 2-5 bedroom residences available for purchase. Contact us for more information and to visit our showroom.

970 476 2050 | info@lionvail.com | lionvail.com The information provided in this advertisement is strictly for informational purposes and shall not be construed as an offer in any jurisdiction where prior registration or other advanced qualification of real property is required. Prices are subject to change without notice. This is not an offer to sell property to, or solicitation of offers from, residents of any state that requires prior registration or qualification of real estate.

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VAIL VILLAGE GOLDEN PEAK SKI-IN/SKI- OUT

4094 square feet +/- | 6 bedroom | 6 bathroom 5545 square feet +/- | 5 bedrooms + den | 7 bathroom Ski-in and out of this fabulous Chalet within the recently renovated One ofNorthwoods Bachelor Gulch’s Premier Ski-in/Ski-out homes sweeping Condominiums.

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Offered for $5,600,000 This property won’t last long | Offered for $5,950,000

Eustaquio Cortina 970.471.0626 | cortina.eustaquio@outlook.com

NORTHWOODS CHALET 7 VAIL VILLAGE GOLDEN PEAK SKI-IN/SKI- OUT

4094 square feet +/- | 6 bedroom | 6 bathroom Ski-in and out of this fabulous Chalet within the recently renovated Northwoods Condominiums. Adjacent to Gold Peak Ski School and a short stroll from Vail Village, over 4000 square feet make this the perfect home for a large family or for entertaining. Just steps from the slopes, Chalet #7 represents the ultimate large family retreat with all of the requisite luxury amenities one could desire.

This property won’t last long | Offered for $5,950,000

Eustaquio Cortina 970.471.0626 | cortina.eustaquio@outlook.com

WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

OFFICERS CEO MARK BERGMAN Chair KYLE DENTON Chair Elect CRISSY RUMFORD Past Chair ONIE BOLDUC Secretary COREY LAMOTHE MLS Director EILEEN DUKE Directors BETSY LAUGHLIN SCOT T MARINO JAY RAIOLA JARED SAUL LAURA SELLARDS MIKE SEGUIN

Architects for a recent remodel in Vail move the kitchen, living room and dining room to create an open-concept living area. See Before & After, p. 64. photo by bill willins

W O N T H E C OV E R Photo by Bill Willins In a recent remodeling project on Beaver Dam Circle, Gregg and Company Builders completely reimagined a home using the existing footprint.

ell, after much anticipation and intrigue, I hope you're enjoying the splendor of July — one of our favorite months of the year here in the Colorado High Country and, typically, one of the busiest for real estate sales in the Vail Valley.

Indeed, things are looking up yet again: Home sales in May were up over last year by 57.1 percent in the single-family and duplex home arena and 14 percent in the townhouse/condo venue; closed sales were up a whopping 23.3 percent; and pending sales were up 8.2 percent. The only negative stat worth noting, actually, is days on the market, down nearly 11 percent — and that's a good thing.

Truth be told, lots of people remain interested in moving here — and it can be competitive, since inventory is limited. So enlist the guidance and experience of a REALTOR. Our organization, its members and partners exist to provide the most informed, ethical and comprehensive options for clients and their real estate needs for both primary and secondary residences, as well as rental properties. And nobody knows the local market like we do.

Enjoy the season, Vail Board of REALTORS®

Vail Board of REALTORS® 2016 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 877.775.5811 Website: www.vbr.net

Vail Daily Magazine Group GM SUSAN LUDLOW Editor WREN BOVA Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD Art Director CARLY ARNOLD Account Director KAREN SUING National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG Account Managers KRYSTAL BRUNELL, PAUL ABLING Ad Services Coordinator CHELSEA ROSENTHAL Photo Editor CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT Design Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA Design Team AMY HAWF, ASHLEY DETMERING, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MALISA SAMSEL, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors JACK AFFLECK, CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT, SEAN F. BOGGS, KATIE COAKLEY, KATHY FILGO, KIM FULLER, KIMBERLY GAVIN, KELLI HOLTZ, MARTY JONES, TRACI J. MACNAMARA, RON RUSCIO, RIC STOVALL, BILL WILLINS

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LAKE CREEK: 779 EAGLE CREST ROAD

BACHELOR GULCH: QUARTERMOON #11

Jaw-dropping, iconic views of the Sawatch Range Named “Almost Heaven” by its owners of 40 years A private treasure in the heart of the Vail Valley

Easy Ski-in/Ski-out access Elegant finishes throughout Upgrades include air-conditioning and in-floor radiant heat

3 Bedrooms. 2.5 Baths. | $1,395,000 | MLS# 926739

4 Bedrooms. 4.5 Baths. | $3,485,000, BG Club Membership Included | MLS# 923953

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SINGLETREE: 31 STETSON DRIVE

VAIL: 3001 BASINGDALE BLVD

Open, vaulted living room, dining room and kitchen Main floor master and expansive wraparound covered deck HUGE four-car garage with room for all of your mountain toys

Designer-decorated single family home in Vail Open floorplan, multiple decks, two car garage Beautifully maintained and ready to move in

3 Bedrooms. 3.5 Baths. | $825,000 | MLS# 926740

4Bedrooms. 4.5 Baths. | $1,175,000 | MLS# 926527

HOW’S THE MARKET? A solid ski season of real estate sales has us teed up for a busy summer in Vail. While the $1 million-plus market is taking a temporary breather, the low-to-mid range remains very active, up over 15% in both transactions and dollar volume. The uncertainties of the stock market, exchange rates, the current election cycle and perhaps most notably a lack of new inventory in the high end have some buyers patiently waiting to make their purchase. Yet we continue see notable properties go under contract and close, including condominium residences at The Four Seasons (now sold out), the Ritz-Carlton and Solaris, as well as single family and duplex homes in Glen Lyon, Lionshead, Vail Village and the Vail Golf Course neighborhood.

What does this mean to you?

If seeking property up to $1 million, don’t hesitate if you find the perfect home. It likely will not languish on the market. In the high end, some notable new developments in Vail are opening up intriguing options for buyers seeking a unique multi-million dollar property. And if you are considering selling, this summer should prove to be a strategic time to bring your home to market. In either case, teaming up with a skilled, experienced broker will best position you to accomplish your real estate dreams here in the Vail Valley. I welcome your call should you wish to discuss our market in greater detail, and appreciate this opportunity to be of service. Here’s to a fun, safe summer season!

LED GARDNER Managing Broker • Bridge Street Office 970-376-0223 • lgardner@slifer.net • www.vailrealestate.com

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Unique finds for the home

18 FACTS & FIGURES

A quick look at home trends

24 EVOLUTION OF GOLF

Many clubs are expanding their lists of alternate activities, drawing members for whom golf is not the main attraction

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40 MAXIMIZE YOUR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Design your outdoor living space to include all of the senses

48 STAIRWAY TO GARDEN HEAVEN

Pathways and stairs can be amazing elements in gardens and other outdoor spaces

56 SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HOME

Go 'green' this spring

64 BEFORE & AFTER

Using the existing footprint, a home on Gore Creek is completely re-imagined

70 FACES & PLACES

Out and about with REALTORS and friends

84 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

88 MAKING COMMUNITIES 'HOME'

74 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

Three questions with Kyle Webb of KH Webb Architects

80 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Beaver Creek is as active in the summer as it is in the winter

Experience Western living at its finest

Local architecture and planning firm sees a future Vail Valley 'looking inward'

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Vail Valley Enjoys a Balanced Market with Opportunities

A True Legacy Home and Location

Location, Quality, Legacy 107 Rockledge Road in Vail Village. A rare opportunity to own Vail’s premier address—one of the very few true ski-in/ski-out single-family homes. Timeless design by architect Kyle Webb. A George Shaeffer Construction masterpiece. The flexible floor plan accommodates large or small families with ample room for intimate entertaining or social extravaganzas. This address has been available only twice in more than 50 years. It will likely be many generations before it sees the market again.

Price improved to $28,000,000 www.107rockledge.vailrealestate.com

Donna Caynoski (970) 390-4324 dcaynoski@slifer.net www.caynoski.com

One Willow Bridge Road #43 | Penthouse 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,839 sqft | $7,950,000 Luxury, Location and Lifestyle in Vail Village overlooking mountains, creek and Solaris Plaza. Elegant European design, 24 hour security, direct access elevator to penthouse, 2 master suites, every bedroom has a balcony to enjoy the views, 2 fireplaces, heated parking, concierge services and valet. Enjoy the infinity pool & hot tubs overlooking the creek, walk to fine dining, boutique shops and spa. Sonnenalp Hotel pool, fitness room, spa and golf club use. Service with premium location in Vail.

Teri Lester 970.376.0779 teri.lester@evusa.com

Joanna Kerwin 970.471.1852 joanna.kerwin@evusa.com

TERI LESTER & JOANNA KERWIN

The Arrabelle at Vail Square #284 4 bedrooms | 5 bathrooms | 3,353 sqft | $8,250,000 BEACHFRONT property in Vail Colorado is truly this condo and where the term came from! Absolutely one of the best residences in The Arrabelle which is one of Vails newest, most luxurious and exclusive properties. Rarely available with unobstructed views straight up the mountain this fully furnished home offers also a lockoff suite and den.Great floor plan with huge 700+ sq ft wrap around balcony.This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

Gary Pesso 970.331.6927 gary.pesso@evusa.com

GARY PESSO

©2016 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

72 Snowy Ridge Road | Breckenridge 7 bedrooms | 9 bathrooms | 6,284 sqft | $10,475,000 Breckenridge luxury property, ski-in/ski-out, offering old world craftsmanship. High quality and detail went into designing and building of this stunning ski property.

Enjoy this European Snowy Ridge home with the absolute most convenient location by the Snowflake lift.

Jenifer Shay 970.376.2752 jenifer.shay@evusa.com

JENIFER SHAY

137 Knudson Ranch Road | Edwards 3 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | 2,356 sqft | $1,030,000 Beautiful Knudson Ranch, aka Bachelor Springs...Enjoy Western sunset views over Country Club of the Rockies Golf Course. This home offers hardwood floors, log accent interior and open floor plan. 2-car garage. New roofs and decks completed in the fall 2015! Dial a ride to Arrowhead! Intimate gated neighborhood on eastern edge of Arrowhead.

Kimberly Rowland 970.471.9603 kimberly.rowland@evusa.com

KIMBERLY ROWLAND

©2016 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

DESIGN & STYLE

Cool & Dry Make a splash with

COLORFUL UMBRELLAS

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by KELLI HOLTZ

W Shady Lane Everything you need to create a shady hangout is available at stores throughout the Vail Valley.

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Soft Spots OUTDOOR-FRIENDLY PILLOWS

from P. Furniture in Avon.

ith summer solstice right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about sun protection. While outdoor entertaining is a must, remember safety from the sun is the most critical design feature to consider. For a small area, like a patio or deck, try an outdoor umbrella. Look for durable outdoor specific fabrics in colors and patterns to accentuate your home's exterior color scheme. Or, if you have more space, consider building something more permanent: A pergola can provide a great sun escape in your yard while creating the perfect summer gathering space; dress it up with curtains, outdoor furniture and accessories to create an outdoor living room, safe in the shade.

Austria Haus Club Beautifully designed and decorated, this is an elegant, boutique European retreat located on Gore Creek. Two and three bedroom memberships available for five weeks a year. The Club offers a vast array of amenities and personal services including valet parking, bellman, daily housekeeping, year round gourmet breakfast, concierge service, outdoor pool and spa, ski valet, exercise facility, and personal storage.

Price starting at $185,000.

One Willow Bridge Road, An exclusive luxury residence club located in the heart of Vail Village. Offering two and three bedroom ownerships for seven weeks a year.

Service is provided by the globally recognized Sonnenalp Hotel. Five-star amenities include pool and hot tub on Gore Creek, valet parking, daily housekeeping, exceptional concierge service, 24 hour security front entry doors, fitness center and spa access and breakfast (winter only). Price starting at $385,000.

Jean Mitchell 970.331.3236 jean.mitchell@evusa.com

JEAN MITCHELL

The Sebastian Resort | Vail Village

775 Holy Cross Drive | Lake Creek Valley | Edwards | $4,500,000

This luxury private residence club in the new center of Vail Village offers fabulous amenities including an outdoor poor with waterfall, 4 hot-tubs, valet parking, daily housekeeping, spa, full concierge, on-mountain valet, fitness center, owners’ private club and more! 2 and 3 bedrooms available. Two consecutive summer weeks starting at $168,000. Ski Season weeks also available. Call for a tour of this classy property offering 5-star service.

This 40 acre parcel at the top of Lake Creek Valley is nestled under the Sawatch Range and has beautiful views to the mountain peaks with West Lake Creek running through the site.

Karin Millette 970.376.0691 karin.millette@evusa.com

KARIN MILLETTE & STEVE STAVISKY

Steve Stavisky 970.390.9203 steve.stavisky@evusa.com

©2016 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

DESIGN & STYLE

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4000 BELLYACHE RIDGE ROAD | Wolcott | $2,995,000

1146 SANDSTONE DRIVE | Vail | $1,250,000

Private mountain estate on 10 acres with commanding views to Vail and the valley floor below. Professional kitchen, expansive outdoor living, designer furnished, over 7000sf easily accommodates very large families and groups.

3 Bedrooms and 2.5 Baths in this conveniently located duplex just a few minutes to the TOV bus. Huge southern views create an open and light-filled space. 2 car garage, stone fireplace, large bonus room, hot tub and great deck.

4000Bellyache.com

1146Sandstone.com

Sondra Slappey 970-376-8000 Sondra@InvestinVail.com

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Lucie Woodward 970-376-4598 Lucie@InvestinVail.com

Cool Cover OUTDOOR UMBRELLAS are available

in an assortment of styles, sizes and colors from Inside Out Home Furnishings in Edwards.

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

Free Interior Service Quick Delivery Great Prices

970.949.0153 PFURNITURE@COMCAST.NET AVON 142 BEAVER CREEK PLACE

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FACTS & FIGURES

5 Kitchen Design Trends That Buyers Hate

1. Mixed metals 2. DIY concrete countertops

National Real Estate Trends U.S. TOTAL LISTINGS

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COUNTERTOPS 101

Edges are finishing touches that give countertops a personality. The most popular options include: • Straight: Simple, nononsense, polished edge that finishes the slab.

• Quarter round: Slight curve that makes the slab look especially thick.

• Full bullnose: Rounded edge that’s easy to maintain and gives counters a fluid look.

• Ogee: Edge with an S-shaped curve, which gives traditional kitchens a fancy feel.

• Waterfall: Multiple, rounded edges that look like a cascading waterfall.

TREND WATCH Bathroom remodels now rival kitchens in popularity.

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SINGLETREE | 670 WINSLOW ROAD 5-bedroom | 7-bath | 5,411+/- sq.ft. | $2,250,000

For any of your real estate needs, please contact: Carroll Tyler & Dana Gumber

Find your mountain rhythm.

Call Vail home.

970.390.0934 | ctyler@slifer.net 970.390.2787 | dgumber@slifer.net CarrollTylerInVail.com DanaGumber.com

Extraordinary Character is Timeless.

770 Potato Patch Drive #4, Vail | 2,436 Sq. Ft. | 3 Beds | 4 Baths $1,400,000 | VailTownhome.com

2310 Sequoia Drive, B, Vail | 4,338 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 6 Baths $2,500,000 Furnished | HighlandsLuxury.com

4249 Nugget Lane, Vail | 6,054 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 7 Baths $4,200,000 | VailGoreCreekHome.com

382 El Mirador, Cordillera | 9,347 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 7 Baths $3,299,000 | CordilleraDivideLuxury.com

123 Peregrine Drive, Cordillera | 3,916 Sq. Ft. | 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths $1,475,000 | RanchAtCordillera.com

1119 and 1067 Ptarmigan Road, Vail | 11,652 Sq. Ft. | 2 Residences with 9 Beds Total $19,950,000 | VailLuxuryEstate.com

4800 Meadows Drive #11, East Vail | 2,377 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 4 Baths $1,495,000 | RiverbendLuxury.com

2000 W. Lake Creek | Paws Up Ranch, Lake Creek | 38+ Acres with Water Rights $4,750,000 | LakeCreekLuxury.com

740 Sandy Lane, Vail | 5,454 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 8 Baths $3,495,000 | PotatoPatchHome.com

145 Alcazar Drive, Cordillera | 2,205 Sq. Ft. | 3 Beds | 4 Baths $795,000 Furnished | CordilleraDivide.com

MALIA COX NOBREGA Global Real Estate Advisor 970.977.1041 VailLuxuryGroup.com

malia.nobrega@sothebysrealty.com

Building on the Extraordinary within the Vail Valley.

2150 Daybreak Ridge, Bachelor Gulch | 10,000 Sq. Ft. | 7 Beds | 10 Baths | $12,500,000

Chateau Terrace #1401, Beaver Creek |3,043 SF | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | $2,650,000

BARBARA SCRIVENS 970.47 1 .1 223 Va i l LuxuryGroup.co m

barbara.scrivens@sothebysrealty.com

700 Aspen Bluff Trail, Red Sky Ranch | Over 1 Acre Home Site | $525,000

55 Holden Road, Beaver Creek | 6,758 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 6 Baths | $3,800,000

66 Village Walk, Cordillera | 4,396 SF | 4 Beds | 5 Baths | $5,350,000

1027 Forest Trail, Cordillera | 6,000 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 5 Baths | $2,575,000

GOLF BUSINESS

EVOLUTION OF GOLF Many clubs are expanding their lists of alternate activities, drawing members for whom golf is not the main attraction

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golf club seems similar to something straight out of "Caddyshack," then replete with an overabundance of argyle and attitude, think again. Today's golf clubs are about more than golf, thanks to a clientele that wants more than 18 holes and a waterhole hole at the 19th.

Today's golf clubs are trying to appeal to a more diverse population, one that wants its membership dollars to allow for a more diverse experience.

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In the Vail Valley, which is home to no fewer than 10 golf courses, club memberships are evolving, offering tempting offers such as vertical memberships at the Sonnenalp Club to a "we're not really a golf club" club experience at Frost Creek. If you think a club membership is something better left to your parents — think again. It might be worthwhile to dust off your irons ... and your fly-fishing rod ... and your hiking boots.

What's a golf club to do?

The popularity of golf, as a sport, has been declining in recent years. According to the National Golf Foundation, participation has dropped from a high of 30.6 million golfers in 2003 to 24.7 million in 2014.

Long-term trends also show a decline, with the number of golfers ages 18 to 34 showing a 30 percent decline during the past 20 years. Almost every other metric, such as rounds played and golf courses constructed,

also shows a decrease.

At one time, the popularity of Tiger Woods contributed to a rise in younger golfers, but the economic downturn didn't help matters.

"Coming out of the recession, there have been years recently where more golf courses have been closing than opening," said Garrett Simon, partner at Meriwether Companies, the real estate development and investment firm that manages Frost Creek in Eagle.

PHOTO BY CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT

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GOLF BUSINESS

IN THE GOLF INDUSTRY TODAY, WE NEED TO CHANGE OUR HABITS AND NORMS TO ATTRACT NEW PARTICIPANTS.” — RYAN WALLS

above: The ability to enjoy multiple activities at a single club is a formula that the Club at Cordillera has been utilizing for years. Along with its four golf courses, the Club also offers fly-fishing on private waters, tracks for Jeep touring, use of the equestrian center and miles of hiking trails. left: Many golf clubs are expanding their list of alternate activities, drawing members for whom golf is not the main attraction.

Golf clubs are evolving "It's not just about golf anymore," Simon says.

A club membership is a discretionary purchase, and potential members are looking for value in a club," Simon says.

The clubs that can offer activities for the entire family — outside of golf — are seeing growth because that's what the potential members are looking for.

Frost Creek, which has grown from 30 members to 170 in the past year, doesn't even call itself a golf club.

"We're not a golf club, not a country club — we're a mountain club," Simon says.

"As a base camp for local or national members and owners, this (Frost Creek) gives you access to everything we love about Colorado."

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PHOTOS COURTESY CLUB AT CORDILLERA AND BY CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT

During the peak of the market, Simon said, there was a type of formula: Build a golf course, and that would be the main amenity, making your real estate more valuable. However, that formula quit adding up. After the drop in the market, when memberships in golf clubs started to drop, the clubs had to decide a course of action. Some developments decided to let their golf courses go — the cost of maintaining and running them was too high.

Other clubs have developed programs and incentives to address the declining number of golfers. Troon, the largest third-party manager of golf and club operations in the world, which also manages the Club at Cordillera, recently launched an incentive called Get Into Golf, which is designed to get newer blood into the game.

"In the golf industry today, we need to change our habits and norms to attract new participants," says Ryan Walls, senior vice president of operations for Troon, in a news release.

While growing the number of golfers is still important, many clubs are expanding their list of alternate activities, drawing members for whom golf is not the main attraction.

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above: At many golf clubs here in the Vail Valley, there's a lot more going on these days than golf. right: Allowing music on the carts, offering alternate means of navigating the course, such as on a skateboard or scooter, and incorporating a relaxed dress code are some of the ways golf at Frost Creek is different than the traditional golf club experience below: With a wide range of activities

and programming that take advantage of Frost Creek's location, such as standup paddleboarding, fly-fishing, hiking, mountain biking and yoga, Frost Creek doesn't call itself a golf club.

commitment to play, can be expensive and is difficult to learn, Evans says. In order to bring in new members, many large clubs are building their own fitness centers to weave wellness into the country-club scene.

"We're incorporating fitness ... to attract that new business, to attract the millennial and those people who don't have a whole lot of time for golf," Evans says.

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the Sonnenalp Club will offer new ways to incorporate functional training into classic sports. Take, for example, cardio tennis, which takes players through drills set to music, or TRX tennis, which incorporates TRX straps as part of the drill session.

This focus on fitness will benefit golfers, too.

"All of our trainers will be Titliest Performance Institute

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This includes a wide range of activities and programming that take advantage of Frost Creek's location, such as standup paddleboarding, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, yoga and even glamping.

All of the activities take place on the Frost Creek property there's no need to drive to access the outdoors. For members, Frost Creek is their trailhead, which is the goal for this mountain club.

But golf hasn't disappeared here.

"We're still playing," Simon says. "We're just playing differently."

Allowing music on the carts, offering alternate means of navigating the course, such as on a skateboard or scooter and a relaxed dress code are some of the ways that Simon says golf at Frost Creek is different.

"It's all about making the game approachable," Simon says.

While Frost Creek is a newer club option in the valley, it's not the only one making changes in the golf-club arena.

The Sonnenalp Club — which dropped the "golf" from its name last year — in Edwards will unveil a brand new health and fitness facility in June. A $5 million investment, this focus on fitness is a widespread trend in country clubs and golf clubs across the country, says Shaun Evans, director of health and fitness for the Sonnenalp Club.

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GOLF BUSINESS

TEE OFF Here you'll find a list of all of the Vail Valley's courses, both public and private; all courses are open for the season. Whether you're interested in playing 18 holes or are looking for other activities, the Vail Valley is your playground.

VAIL GOLF CLUB Public or private: Public.

Pricing: Early-season single-round rates, through Thursday, June 30, are $64 for 18 holes or $42 for 9 holes with cart or $45 for 18 and $30 for 9 walking.

Contact: Call 888-709-3939 or 970479-2260 or visit www.vailrec.com/ vail-recreation/vail-golf-club.

EAGLE-VAIL GOLF CLUB Public or private: Public.

Pricing: Value season rates start at $55 per round for Eagle County residents; peak-season after 5 p.m. rates start at $30 per round for Eagle County residents. Prices are lower for Eagle-Vail residents and slightly higher for non-Eagle County residents. Rates include cart rental with GPS. In addition to the 18-hole course, the Willow Creek par 3 is also an option.

Contact: Visit www. eaglevailgolfclub.com or call 970-949-5267.

BEAVER CREEK GOLF CLUB Public or private: Private.

Pricing: In low season, you can play 18 holes for $100. However, tee times are restricted; at some points, tee times are reserved for Beaver Creek Golf Club members and Park Hyatt guests. From Wednesday to Wednesday, Sept.

14, play at the Beaver Creek Golf Club is limited to guests and homeowners of Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead.

Contact: Visit beavercreek.com/golf.

COUNTRY CLUB OF THE ROCKIES Public or private: Private.

Pricing: Tee times are reserved for members only.

Contact: Visit www. countrycluboftherockies.com or call 970-926-3080.

RED SKY RANCH & GOLF Public or private: Private.

Pricing: Tee times are reserved for Vail and Beaver Creek Resort guests. Rates start at $210 during the early season.

Contact: Visit www.redskygolfclub. com, call 970-754-8425 or inquire with your concierge.

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THE CLUB AT CORDILLERA Public or private: Private.

Pricing: The Club at Cordillera is a private golf club; tee times at the Short Course, Mountain Course and Summit Course are reserved for members.

Contact: Visit www.cordillera-vail. com/golf or call 970-926-3500.

SONNENALP CLUB Public or private: Semi-private.

Pricing: Play is reserved for Sonnenalp Hotel guests, Sonnenalp Club members and Singletree residents. Some public tee times are available. Rates start at $100 for low season and include cart rentals.

Contact: Visit www.sonnenalpclub. com or call 970-477-5372.

FROST CREEK Public or private: Private.

Pricing: Tee times are reserved for Frost Creek members.

Contact: Visit www.frostcreek.com/ golf or call 970-328-2326.

EAGLE RANCH GOLF CLUB Public or private: Public.

Pricing: Rates for Eagle County residents start at $60 for 18 holes in the value season. Non-county residents are $69, and town of Eagle residents are $53; rates include optional cart fee.

Contact: Visit www. eagleranchgolf.com or call 970-328-2882.

GYPSUM CREEK GOLF COURSE Public or private: Public.

Pricing: Rates start at $46 for a local resident and $51 for visitors, Mondays through Thursdays, for 18 holes, including carts. Twilight rates are reduced, and weekend rates are more expensive. Ninehole rates are also available.

Contact: Visit www. gypsumcreekgolf.com or call 970-524-6200.

EAGLE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB Public or private: Private.

Pricing: Tee times are reserved for members only.

Contact: Call 970-926-4400 or visit www.eaglesprings.org.

certified," Evans says. "Personal trainers understand what golf is about, the mechanics of it, and can help players train to be more flexible, stronger and better at their game."

Sonnenalp Club introduced the concept of vertical membership (club membership for the whole family) last year, and it's staying true to that tenet with the new facility, as well. Children will also be able take part in the new programming, with kid-friendly yoga classes and functional training and fitness classes for the next generation.

The ability to enjoy multiple activities at a single club is a formula that the Club at Cordillera has been utilizing for years.

Along with its four golf courses, the Club also offers fly-fishing on private waters, tracks for Jeep touring, use of the equestrian center and miles of hiking trails.

For Club at Cordillera member and homeowner Dan Wegmiller and his family, joining the Club and, later, buying a home, made sense. The Wegmillers, who live in Austin, Texas, joined the Club in 2014 because of the variety of activities that club membership

The Sonnenalp Club — which dropped "golf" from its name last year — in Edwards unveiled a brand new health and fitness facility in June.

A $5 million investment, this focus on fitness is a widespread trend in country clubs and golf clubs across the country.

offered for the whole family, including their teenage sons.

"It's the hours in the day that we don't waste, trying to decide what we want to do," Wegmiller said.

"Whether we want to go fly fishing or golf or Jeep — we can fit all of that into a single day. It's awesome."

More to love Getting more bang for the buck is a goal most people strive for, regardless of their financial situation. Choosing to belong to a club is no different.

"These are discretionary purchases ... they're looking for value," Simon says, referring to potential members and homebuyers. "They're rationalizing discretionary purchases by the depth of their (club's) offering."

Clubs are responding. So the next time you pass one of the pristine emerald fairways of a golf club in the valley, take a closer look. There's more going on there than simply golf.

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Edward O. Wilson believes in biophilia, a word he defines as “the urge to affiliate with other forms of life.” In his book on the topic, Wilson hypothesizes that humans are innately attracted to nature.

And here in the Vail area, those opportunities to connect with the living can be found right before us in mountains and rivers, gardens and landscapes.

The sensory experience associated with a stroll through a

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beautiful garden can actually do more than meet a human need for affiliation with other animal or vegetable life forms. Many scientific studies suggest that gardens can stimulate stress relief, healing and relaxation while reducing anger, anxiety and pain.

For this reason, so-called healing gardens are becoming even more popular in the landscapes of hospitals and other medical settings. Naturally, healing gardens can also be enjoyed in spaces that range from pubic

parks to personal gardens.

Unless it’s only a rock garden, most gardens already provide people with opportunities to interact with plants. But healing gardens differ from other types of gardens in that they are designed with a specific purpose and a specific user in mind. A healing garden, for example, could be designed to help a person suffering from grief and anxiety by providing a calming environment that becomes a sanctuary for

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HEALING GARDENS

MANY SCIENTIFIC STUDIES SUGGEST THAT GARDENS CAN STIMULATE STRESS RELIEF, HEALING AND RELAXATION WHILE REDUCING ANGER, ANXIETY AND PAIN. “We wanted to see these gardens being used to their full potential,” says Kim Sharkey, manager of Jack’s Place. “They needed to be spaces where patients receiving treatments and immediately recovering from them could rest in a calm, beautiful and healing environment.” With these goals in mind, David Probst, owner of Minturn-based Pristine Landscapes stepped in.

When considering how to create a healing space for the patients at Shaw, Probst knew he needed to put himself in the

position of its users. The garden at Shaw can be seen through windows that span the full length of the room where cancer patients receive chemotherapy treatments. Chairs that patients sit in while receiving infusions face these windows, so Probst sat down in each chair, one by one, to get a better sense of what patients would be seeing for the hours they spent in that room.

“I focused on designing the Shaw garden with a central water feature that could be seen through the windows to create a tranquil scene with flowing

water,” he says. “I then chose plants to complement the water feature so that when people went out on the patio, they could also appreciate natural details while being soothed by the sounds of flowing water.”

Probst’s designs at Shaw and Jack’s Place, which both incorporate water features that have cascading waterfalls, effectively block out 95 percent of I-70’s sights and sounds while redirecting focus to the Sawatch Mountain Range on the horizon and to the relaxing sounds of trickling water. With very limited space at the Shaw garden, Probst created a concave design for the water feature to help circulate calming sounds back toward the building, and he chose plants with simple color schemes to create a unifying effect.

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reds, purples, and yellows — and I avoided multi-colored or striped varieties that can by busy visually. I also chose shrubbery and other plants to smooth out the colors and create visual blending.”

Pristine Landscapes continues to maintain the gardens and both Shaw and Jack’s Place, and Probst recognizes that gardens are always a work in process.

As plants mature, he hopes that the gardens will continue to grow in beauty over time, but even now — in their second summer — these gardens achieve their purpose in creating a calm and healing space.

Healing gardens can also enhance personal spaces, transforming a backyard into a stress-relief sanctuary or a quiet haven for mental or physical healing. While all landscapes have specific considerations and challenges, Probst offers a few tips to consider if you’d like to transform your space into one with healing power: • Healing gardens are most effective when the specific needs of the user are met, so consider first who will be using the space and for what purpose.

• Take time to assess the landscape’s inherent challenges, and think of the entire surroundings including neighbors, traffic, and distracting views.

• Seek to enhance desirable elements already present in a landscape, such as a stunning mountain view, as much as you seek to minimize undesirable elements.

• Be aware of areas in your landscape that already invite relaxation such as a special spot in the sun, and focus efforts on transforming an already-loved space into one with healing benefits.

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but take time to do research about the design and build process as well as the ongoing maintenance required.

Summer is the best time to plan and build a healing garden that you can enjoy now and into the future. But even in the winter season, when snows blanket a landscape that’s stunning in the summer, it’s assuring to know that perennial gardens come back year after year, along with the promise of life, hope, and healing power.

HEALING GARDENS ARE MOST EFFECTIVE WHEN THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE USER ARE MET, SO CONSIDER FIRST WHO WILL BE USING THE SPACE AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Design your outdoor living space to include all of the senses

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hen it comes to

maximizing outdoor entertainment, one way to amp up memorable gatherings involves stimulating all of the senses.

While professional designers and installers focus on blending elements visually, it’s also important to remember to involve each sense. After all, nature’s ability to fully awaken senses makes it innately appealing.

So, this summer, consider these outdoor entertainment aspects, sensually speaking.

S IGH T

Sight is generally the first sense we rely upon when choosing everything from landscaping to furniture and outdoor kitchen elements.

Our eyes naturally move from one interesting point of reference to another, so landscape architect Sherry Dorward capitalizes on this.

“Most people love views, but you have to frame it, control it or direct it,” Dorward says.

She portions off large expanses into smaller spaces; for example, her designed decks offer both shady and sunny areas, as well as a sense of shelter, through borders of trees or shrubs.

During evening parties, lighting can make the difference between a cozy atmosphere and a bland one. Illuminating fountains, spas or pools makes them come alive, while simple solar lights can add a sense of enchantment to pathways and gardens.

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The more intimate, the better, Dorward says, pointing out how a simple LED lighting strip placed beneath a deck railing’s cap can provide the perfect ambiance.

While downward lighting is appropriate for pathways and decks, upward lighting, often in the form of copper and brass sconce lights, efficiently direct light toward exterior architectural features, such as stone columns.

Lighting has greatly evolved in the last 15 years, offering low-voltage LED systems, which are replacing halogen and old, line voltage systems.

These days, lighting highlights trees, gardens and sitting areas, rather than just pathways.

“Today, landscape lighting includes an all-encompassing lighting plan for each section of the property,” say professionals at Outdoor Lighting Perspectives in Denver. “Strategically placed outdoor lighting fixtures will enhance your landscaping by highlighting the area’s shapes, colors and textures.”

SOUND

Outdoor audio/visual technology affords a powerful way to surround your senses.

These days, tablets and phones control entire A/V and lighting systems, so there’s no more running inside to control volume or music selections.

High-end sound systems include a subwoofer, which hides unobtrusively and incorporates satellite speakers, which direct sound toward the entertainment area, rather than neighboring borders.

“It gives you a very highend sound quality,” says Earle Bidez, president of Custom Audio Visual in Minturn.

“Those are very popular.”

Speakers can tuck under eaves or stand in the form of natural looking rocks, as well plant containers or whimsical creatures, like frogs.

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withstand temperature extremes, from hot to cold. Some deliver more than 10 times the brightness of a typical television, and include several panels with 15 speakers; they remain stored in an underground cage, which rises up from the ground when in use.

For a playful, drive-in effect, homeowners can purchase an inflatable screen with a projector, and synch it with their outdoor speakers.

Water features are another way to bring more natural, ambient sound into outdoor arrangements.

Pondless water features require less maintenance than a pond, and landscape designers can customize them in terms of size and shape. The pondless water features use a system in which an underground vault holds excess water, so water doesn’t stagnate above ground and develop algae.

They also use less water than a pond — about as much as a lawn would, says Ed Hood, owner of

Hood Landscaping, which serves Eagle and Summit counties.

Designers like Hood construct water features that appear to emerge from a spring, or perhaps a group of trees — where viewers can’t quite spot the origin of the water — so they look, and sound natural.

One of the biggest reasons Vail homeowners opt for water features, besides the ambiance, involves mitigating the traffic roar from I-70, says Andy Henkes, owner of Henkes Landscapes & Designs in Vail.

He tends to limit his water features to 20 feet in length or less, because a small water feature can babble nearly as audibly as a large one, since vertical drop and water volume create the sound. He and Hood warn people that a large waterfall, or a series of falls, can make so much noise it’s difficult to maintain a conversation or enjoy music.

Contemporary water features

WATER FEATURES ARE JUST A GREAT BACKDROP TO ANY LANDSCAPE. THEY CAN ADD A WHOLE NEW DIMENSION, THROUGH SOUND AND SIGHT.” — ED HOODX include water cascading down a stone veneer or metal wall.

Some custom metal water sculptures also fuse the element of fire into the art piece.

“Water features are just a great backdrop to any landscape,” Hood says. “They can add a whole new dimension, through sound and sight.”

TOUC H

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temperature by 10 to 15 degrees.

Professionals usually install the shades, as employing proper anchor points are critical to a home's — or a deck's — integrity.

On the other end of the spectrum comes the need for warmth during chilly summer evenings. While outdoor heaters provide warmth, fire pits are a more artistic way to accomplish the same measure.

Fire pits and bowls range in style, from a campfire made of boulders to a sleek, stainless steel, rectangular fire strip, fueled by propane. Fire pits “are like having a sculpture,” says Jamie McCluskie, owner of Mac Design in Avon, only they’re more practical.

Of course, furniture is an essential component of any entertaining area, and today’s durable, yet soft, fabrics hold up to sun, rain and stains. “(I’m) absolutely blown away because the furniture fabrics

look like indoor fabrics,” says Sara Border, owner of Inside Out Home Furnishings and Design in Edwards, adding that some seem like velvet or wool.

“It’s all essentially plastic, even though it feels like fabric. You could dunk this fabric in bleach, and nothing would happen. It’s mildew, mold and fade-resistant.”

Recycled milk cartons make up green, fade-resistant chairs, which resemble wood. Powdercoated frames that mimic copper or stainless steel are rustproof and don’t absorb heat but rather, remain cool on the skin.

TA ST E

Maybe it’s the waft of shish kabobs layered with onions, beef, green peppers and pineapple and the anticipation of satisfying your taste buds, but there’s something special about grilling.

Gathering around, or near, the barbecue or campfire, as in days gone by is a party

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YOU CAN DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING YOU WANT WITH AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN THESE DAYS. ... YOU REALLY DON’T HAVE TO GO INSIDE.” — GARY NIELSON standard, and as such, chefs should have everything at their fingertips, so as not to miss any conversation. And that’s where the best grills, and outdoor kitchens, come into play.

High-end grills can include infrared burners, a rotisserie stick, extra burners to sear meat or sauté vegetables and burners that heat wood chips, which add a smoked flavor. Infrared grills prevent flames from contacting meat, and studies have shown that when fire chars meat, it causes carcinogens.

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slow cooking. Plus, the fuel consumption is very efficient. “(Lynx is) commercial grade,” says Tom Perfetti, director of sales at Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa. “It’s like taking your kitchen outdoors.”

Grills are often incorporated into an entire outdoor kitchen, which provides everything from a refrigerator, icemaker and sink to cabinets, wine coolers and warming trays.

The modular systems afford homeowners plenty of flexibility in terms of crafting anything from long, straight kitchens to L- and U-shapes, as well as radial-shaped kitchens.

“You can do just about anything you want with an outdoor kitchen these days,” says Gary Nielson, sales and

systems specialist at Maximum Comfort Pool and Spa. “Outdoor kitchens are almost becoming entertainment areas for the summer. You really don’t have to go inside.”

SMEL L

The smell of steak sizzling on a grill is enough to make your mouth water, but more subtle fragrances can tickle our sense of smell.

While scented candles are always a nice touch, nature provides a bounty of fragrances — plus gorgeous blooms.

Nick Courtens, senior horticulturist at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, suggests a number of fragrant plants — from flowers to trees — that grow well in our mountain climate:

• Pinks (dianthus superbus) produce fringed pink flowers, perfect for perennial and rock gardens. They’re a substantial plant, reaching a foot or higher.

• An even taller perennial, Anise Hyssop, reaches up to 4 feet high. Its purple blossoms attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The medicinal plant’s leaf is very fragrant, Courtens says, as is the Ruby Voodoo Rose, a purple-pink, “intensely fragrant” plant that blossoms repeatedly throughout the summer.

• Low-growing Creeping Phlox blooms early in the summer, when your nose is most attuned to the new season’s scents.

The plant thrives in full sun, on rock walls or gardens, where it can spread up to 4 feet.

• Certain shrubs are also quite fragrant. The Carol Mackie Daphne’s cream-edged foliage produces “a heavy display of very fragrant, pale pink flowers in spring, and often again in the fall,” Courtens says, adding it’s very adaptable and quick growing. Another strongly scented shrub is Cheyenne Mock Orange, which grows 6-7 feet high and wide, and is “also one of my favorites for fragrance,” he says.

• Lilacs are one of the most fragrant large shrubs and can reach heights of 1020 feet for added privacy.

• For a true mountain scent, the Rocky Mountain Juniper doubles as a wind block and boundary bush. “Its scaly evergreen foliage is fragrant to the touch,” Courtens says.

• In terms of trees, flowering crabapples encompass hundreds of varieties, most of which smell quite good.

A W HO L E-BO D Y EX PER I EN C E

In order to optimize your outdoor entertainment this summer, consider adding specific elements that appeal to one or more of your senses. As you stimulate — and soothe — each sense, you, and your guests, will walk away from your gatherings feeling more energized, and surprisingly satisfied.

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STAIRWAY TO GARDEN HEAVEN Pathways and stairs can be an amazing elements in gardens and other outdoor spaces Story & photos by MARTY JONES

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temperatures and the best of summer still to come, July is the perfect month to undertake a landscaping project in the Vail area, and introducing a pathway or stairs to an outdoor space can be the source of some instant interest that will also offer enjoyment for many seasons to come. Pathways and stairs can be an avenue for exploring annual flowers and perennial plants at the height of their beauty, or they can provide access to a special place. With a wide range of reasons for taking on such a rewarding project, here are a few things to consider before building: Determine Purpose and Function While every great landscaping project begins with a great idea, key decisions regarding purpose and function must be made before those landscaping dreams become a reality. In the case of a path or stairway project, begin by determining what you want to build and why.

Access from one place to another within a landscape is the most common reason that paths or stairs are built, but there’s nothing wrong with choosing to build something simply because it’s beautiful. Japanese gardens, for example, are known to include paths or stairs that lead nowhere in particular; the feature itself might achieve the aim of the builder in adding interest, line, or a sense of movement to its surroundings.

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Narrow Project Scope Once you have a clear idea of your project’s purpose, consider the location and the level of formality that you’d like to achieve. The location of a path or stairway will often determine its design. If a steep slope or hillside is a part of the landscape, then a stairway with heavy stone set solidly into place is a better option than a path, which can take on a more flexible design and is more suitable for flat or slightly sloped terrain.

Consider the level of formality you’d like to achieve within the context of the surrounding landscape. If wildflowers, native

plants and a loosely landscaped feel are characteristics of the space, then choose a more fluid design to match. Formal gardens and landscapes, on the other hand, can be complemented with paths constructed from fixed pavers or stairs cemented into place for a cohesive feel.

Be realistic about the project’s scope and what you’re willing to do within your particular budget allowances. A simple stairway can be built with two people willing to do some heavy lifting, but a more advanced project will likely require heavy equipment and a landscaping team to move and place large rocks safely. continued on page 54

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FINAL BUILDING TIPS AND CONSIDERATIONS

A SIMPLE STAIRWAY CAN BE BUILT WITH TWO PEOPLE WILLING TO DO SOME HEAVY LIFTING, BUT A MORE ADVANCED PROJECT WILL LIKELY REQUIRE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND A LANDSCAPING TEAM TO MOVE AND PLACE LARGE ROCKS SAFELY. continued from page 51

Materials Matter The amount of foot traffic anticipated to travel across a pathway or up a set of stairs has a lot to do with what materials work best. Since a pathway isn’t fighting against a steep grade, materials choices can be more flexible and can include stone, dirt, gravel, mulch, or

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repurposed materials. More traffic calls for more durable materials, and it will also require a more hardened design.

Flagstone set in the earth can be a material that works well for both pathways and stairs, but in heavily traveled areas, designs will likely need to be cemented into place for greater durability. Buffed sandstone and rose sandstone make nice design

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Choose pavers or stones with flat surfaces for smooth walking

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Design with functionality in mind, and consider optimal rise and run ratios for stairs in addition to any local safety regulations

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Slope stair steps slightly outward to facilitate drainage and shed water that could potentially turn into ice

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choices throughout the Vail Valley, where they compliment the natural landscape. Other rock materials including slate and granite will also work well where robust designs are required.

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

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE HOME Go 'green' this spring

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“A lot of people are more likely to upgrade their kitchen than upgrade their crawlspace, ‘cause that’s what people see,” says Marty James Johnson, energy programs coordinator for High

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Country Conservation Center, an environmentally-focused nonprofit based in Frisco. “But if you really want to have an impact in reducing your carbon footprint, you want to focus on your attic and your crawlspace.”

Mountain homes experience a lot of what is called the “stack effect” — if they have a leaky

crawlspace, attic or basement, air gets sucked in down low, and air also leaks out up top.

“We always recommend air sealing,” Johnson says, “sealing up any penetrations in a house.

With an audit, we can see exactly were those leaks are happening.”

High Country Conservation Center provides a service called an

energy audit, which tells people exactly what they can do to improve energy efficiency in a home.

The energy audit program, called Energy Smart Colorado, is typically around $99. Partnering with the nonprofit Energy Outreach Colorado, the service gives people a comprehensive report of a home’s energy performance,

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This year, High Country Conservation Center is holding the first annual Summit County Green Off. Homeowners can sign up for free online, and they get a free energy audit and sustainability assessment. Participants need to be full-time, Summit County residents, and ideally in a home of two people

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or more. Participants, announced on Earth Day in April, had six months to go through an energy shaving process in their homes, with coaching from High Country Conservation Center. Prizes for “most improved,” “greenest home” and “most energy saving” will be awarded in September.

Karen Wray, design coordinator for Mountain Log Homes and Interiors, said typical log homes have low home energy rating scores — in the low to mid 50s, with 100 being code-built homes.

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“If we have a score of 56, we are 46 percent more efficient than a code-built home,” she says.

“Like golf, the lower the score, the better. In Colorado, you can get a rebate from the state if you achieve a score under 50.”

Mountain Log Homes and Interiors has won the Energy Excellence award during the Summit County Parade of Homes twice for the most efficient home. Some of the measures they take on a consistent basis include: low-e (low emissivity) windows with proper flashing, insulation and caulking; spray foam insulation or structurally insulated panels in the ceiling or roof; insulated concrete form foundations; under-slab insulation; solar homes that

allow client to “net meter,” or sell back their excess power produced to Xcel Energy.

Green Your Home Johnson recommends small and big actions for creating more energy efficiency in the home.

To begin, start composting your food waste. Summit County has a food compost drop-off program, so sign up and take all your food waste to one of the drop-off centers.

“It goes up to our Summit Country Resource Allocation Park, where our industrial compost facility is located,” she says, “and it gets turned into wonderful soil that people can buy and put on their gardens and landscaping.”

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THERE’S KIND OF AN ALLURE TO LIVING OFF THE GRID, BUT I THINK YOU CAN BE JUST AS SUSTAINABLE BEING ON THE GRID.”

If you’re not already recycling, start. The recycling in Summit County can be a little confusing, so be aware of what is recyclable and what’s not. It depends on who picks up your recycling, so make an effort to improve the process.

Do small things inside the home to improve energy efficiency. Install a programmable thermostat so it drops the heat when you’re not home. Install LED bulbs. Check what your hot water temperature is — Johnson said a lot of people keep it at 130 or 140 degrees, but you can turn it down to 120.

Another simple step to take is to insulate your hot water heater tank.

Bigger steps can also be taken.

Johnson recommends that everyone get an energy audit for their home to see what changes they can make to improve efficiency. If you can spend the money, seal air penetrations and add insulation to a crawlspace or an attic.

Upgrade appliances to Energy Star models, when possible.

“Refrigerators and washer and dryers are the high-energy use appliances, so if you can afford to upgrade those to Energy Star, we definitely recommend that,” Johnson says. “Once you do those upgrades and you get your house as tight as possible, then we would recommend installing solar if your can afford that.”

Residents can also buy shares in community solar gardens, or buy credits from wind energy like Arcadia Power.

For anyone thinking of “going off the grid,” Johnson says longer commutes from outlying communities can often mean more driving, which is not energy efficient.

“There’s kind of an allure to living off the grid,” she adds, “but I think you can be just as sustainable being on the grid.”

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE GREEN OFF AND TO REGISTER, VISIT WWW.HIGH COUNTRYCONSERVATION.ORG/GREEN-OFF/.

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BEFORE & AFTER Using the existing footprint, a home on Gore Creek is completely re-imagined

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and Lionshead, 330 Beaver Dam Circle was originally built in 1977.

It was remodeled in 1992, and it underwent another renovation recently by Gregg and Company Builders. The coveted plot is on the water, nestled between a private pond and Gore Creek.

“The property was one of the only beachfront properties in

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Vail,” explains Tommy Gregg, vice president at Gregg and Company Builders. “It’s a majestic setting, but the home — like many in the valley — had become outdated and did not take advantage of the distinct features of the lot, like the beauty of the pond, the natural southern exposure, and the creek.”

Gregg says the project goal was to make the house worthy

of its setting, while “bringing it into the 21st century.”

“We wanted to create a ‘wow’ reaction from the moment you walk in, and carry that feeling throughout the house,” Gregg says.

Gregg and Company brought on Kyle Webb as the architect for the project; Laurie Gregg was the interior designer. Mikal Otten with Exquisite Kitchen

Design of Denver completed the cabinet package in the kitchen, which became a “showstopper.”

Gregg says it took a lot of creativity and planning with the team to re-imagine the layout, and to develop a very open, useful and modern floor plan — all while working with the footprint that existed.

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Twelve-foot-wide bi-folding doors allow outdoor access from the great room.

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down to the studs,” he explains.

“We didn’t just want to change some finishes, but to really update the house from the inside-out, installing all new insulation, drywall, windows, heating, plumbing and all new finishes.”

The team added square footage to the entry, with a four-foot-wide pivot steel door and an 18-foottall curved wooden wall, opening up to a double-sided fireplace that connects to the great room.

They moved the kitchen, living room and dining room to create an open-concept living area. They

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WE WANTED TO CREATE A ‘WOW’ REACTION FROM THE MOMENT YOU WALK IN, AND CARRY THAT FEELING THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE.” — TOMMY GREGG

Rustic Meets Modern To create an “organic contemporary” feel throughout the house, they used a mix

of wood species, textures and style throughout, as well as antique hand-adzed timbers, naturally tanned Austrian wire brushed paneling, and walnut doors, trim and flooring.

“We complemented that rustic feel with modern tile, plumbing fixtures, quartz countertops and cabinets that created a contemporary flair,” Gregg explains.

Hand-patina steel is featured throughout the home in the fireplace surrounds, kitchen hood, kitchen island and floating dining room buffet. The walls are a very lightly colored integral plaster, bringing warmth and brightness to the design palette.

“The kitchen really became a

The Austrian wood was baked in the sun and wire brushed to achieve the best texture and color. Tommy Gregg and his crew undertook the tedious task of milling it through a planer until it was thin enough to be pliable.

The wine cellar, made with backlit onyx material, can be seen through the window above the floating buffet. Barn doors on a track can be closed for a more intimate dining scene.

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showstopper with a steel-faced island, large hand-made hood, and book-matched Brazilian quartz backsplash,” he says. “It won the Global Kitchen Award for Wold/Sub-Zero for 2013-2014.”

To add to the Colorado-rustic appeal, the team used custom barn doors to separate the dining room from the hearth room, and in the lower level, they used a large barn door to close off the bedroom but to allow natural light to come in when it’s open.

“We love working with clients in building custom homes,” Gregg says. “However, this project was a great way for us to express our creative and artistic talents as builders.”

He adds how collaboration with “talented people and companies” on the project made it possible to “create something special.”

“The way it turned out blew us away,” shares Gregg.

“We couldn’t be more proud of the end result.”

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raised the ceiling, took out the old fireplace that blocked the view, and added floor-to-ceiling windows to frame the pond and to let the southern exposure fill the home with sunlight.

“We really wanted to take advantage of the pond, so we installed a 12-foot-wide bi-folding door that brings the outdoors inside,” explains Gregg.

The renovation added square footage to the primary master, enhancing space in the bedroom, bathroom and closet and creating a calming, “spa-like” retreat.

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the creative framework and follow-through of a structural design, and local architecture companies work with clients from start to finish on each project.

Kyle H. Webb founded KH Webb Architects in Vail, Colorado, in 1999 after working for several local firms in the valley for nearly a decade.

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The firm has since grown to include six architects, an interior architectural designer, and a full time office manager.

“For almost 17 years, KH Webb Architects has built an extensive portfolio of creative, innovative and thoughtful designs,” says Webb. “The team has completed more than 200 projects throughout Colorado, Central America

and on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, including homes, renovations, redevelopments and commercial spaces.” vail valley home : What is the role architects play in a development process, from start to finish? kh webb : We love to be involved in the development process from the very beginning, including site selection, due

diligence and conceptualizing even before clients purchase a particular property. We engage with clients about their dreams and boundaries long before we begin designing a structure. We present clients with a selection of possible design scenarios, working together to select the best concept. Only then do we begin to create plans and exterior concepts. As we progress

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ELKHORN LODGE #402

3 beds • 2 baths • 1175 SF • $1,050,000

2 beds • 2.75 baths • 1327 SF • $1,150,000

Ski-in / ski-out | owners storage | underground parking

Designer Furnished | ski-in / ski-out | eastern and northern views | offered furnished

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3 beds + loft • 3 baths • 2425 SF • $2,249,000

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Ski-in/out | 2 storage closets | Pool and Hot tub | Remodeled

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4 beds+study • 5 baths • 4527 SF • $1,295,000

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“We had the pleasure to work with Kevin Kenney in the sale of our Elkhorn condominium in Beaver Creek and he was the right choice.

He meticulously examined and photographed the property to promote the sale and assiduously kept us informed throughout every step of the process. During our negotiations over the price with the purchaser, he astutely advised us regarding counteroffers in order to maximize our return and guarantee our sale. We feel that he exceeded expectations in every category.” — J. Tafuri

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DOWNVALLEY Q&A

to developing construction drawings, we also oversee the engineering alternatives. Finally, we help oversee the construction.

Though this process can be quite lengthy, we prefer to stay hands-on with our projects until our clients move in (and often beyond) to insure the perfection of the finished product. vvh :

What can a client expect when they hire on an architect like KH Webb, in terms of how they work with you and the process? kh webb : When approaching each project — with the client as visionary and partner — we strive to combine innovative architectural design with a deep respect for the community and landscape. Clients are considered members of the design team and before we draw anything, we work tirelessly to understand how our clients live and how they desire to use their spaces.

Simultaneously, we give great consideration to clients’ goals of budget and timeline. We then utilize these parameters to develop a design that also meets our firm’s goals, which are to maximize land and resources in creating sustainable architecture that is at once unique, contemporary and timeless.

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vvh :

How do you think architecture has been changing and/or evolving within this decade — from processes to finished products? kh webb : Though it may sound cliché, technology has significantly changed our process. When I graduated from architecture school, all of our drawing and modeling was completed by hand. Now we use our computers for

drawing in three dimensions and our models are created with 3-D printing. These tools are particularly helpful for our clients’ ability to visualize the design.

Though we focus on natural materials in our work, we are always searching for new and innovative applications. We travel extensively and visit design-centric sites and design fairs throughout the world

looking for new and innovative sources and materials to incorporate into our work.

And nearly all of our projects have a level of automation that definitely did not exist a decade ago. Climatic controls, door and window mechanisms, window treatments, lighting, temperature, security, entertainment, even indoor plant irrigation can now be controlled remotely with your iPad or iPhone.

THOUGH THIS PROCESS CAN BE QUITE LENGTHY, WE PREFER TO STAY HANDSON WITH OUR PROJECTS UNTIL OUR CLIENTS MOVE IN (AND OFTEN BEYOND) TO INSURE THE PERFECTION OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT.”

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Beaver Creek Lodge #305 | Beaver Creek 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | 469 sqft | $339,000

3000 Eaglebend Drive #12 | Avon 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 2,093 sqft | $720,000

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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

BEAVER CREEK

The snow is gone, but the fun has not melted away Beaver Creek is as active in the summer as it is in the winter

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boarding down one of the premier ski mountains in the world; you delight to the experience of watching the Birds of Prey men's alpine ski World Cup races on one of the world's premier ski slopes; and the entire family savors the multitude of winter activities offered by one of the most renowned ski resorts in the world.

But, just like the saying among local Realtors goes: “You come for the winters; you stay for the summers.”

The world is aware that Beaver Creek truly is a premier ski

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area, but many may not be aware that as the last of the snow melts and all of the ski equipment is stored, the mountain does not shut down — it rests momentarily and then opens with a flourish to be thoroughly enjoyed until the snow begins to fall again in winter.

Wining-and-dining in the great Rocky Mountains is one of the joys of summer. A sleigh ride in winter up to the famed Beano’s Cabin on Beaver Creek's namesake stream is equaled in ambiance in summer with wine excursions, during which guests can enjoy a scenic hike or four-wheeldrive adventure on the way to a

gourmet wine-and-cheese pairing.

If exploring the mountain on horseback appeals, scenic rides to Beaver Lake are available — complete with picnic — and are ready for you to saddle up. The Beaver Creek Rodeo series, meanwhile, is a weekly event in which fans can cheer on cowgirls and cowboys trying to "make that 8." The family can enjoy pony rides, face painting, mechanical bull rides and food galore; and for those wannabe cowboys and cowgirls looking for an authentic rodeo experience, there’s a chance to show your stuff. The little ones can try Mutton Bustin’; the 5- to 12-year-olds can partici-

pate in the Calf Scramble; and for the 18-and-older crowd, there's Burro Racing. It’s a rootin’-tootin’ time for the whole family.

If you’d prefer to ride a chairlift rather than an animal, check out the Lift & Lunch package, presenting a scenic ride up the mountain with a picnic lunch to enjoy up top.

For a slower pace to wind down your active day and prepare for the evening, a complimentary outdoor yoga class is offered every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.

What an unmatched backdrop in which to practice your downward dog or child’s pose; but

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EAGLE RANCH 67 Horton Street | $1,195,000 6 Bedroom | 5.5 Bath | 5,778 sq. ft.

Nate Hall, 970-390-9591

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BEAVER CREEK Elkhorn Lodge No. 305 | $599,000 Studio | 2 Bath | 804 sq. ft.

Kevin Kenney, 970-331-6037

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SINGLETREE 423 June Creek Road | $1,099,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,261 sq. ft.

Alida Zwaan, 970-471-0291

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WILDRIDGE 5171 Longsun Lane | $1,240,000 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 3,828 sq. ft.

David Whitman, 970-390-1229

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BEAVER CREEK Creekside No. 206 | $1,175,000 2 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 1,518 sq. ft.

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while the views are breathtaking, don’t forget to breathe.

This summer, mark Tuesday evenings on your calendar to enjoy the weekly, complimentary movies for the whole family to enjoy in the splendor of the great outdoors as Beaver Creek presents Movies under the Stars. Or, to satisfy your music bug, the Friday Afternoon Club is an Eagle County tradition that comes to Beaver Creek Village this summer; the plaza, buzzing with live music, is the perfect spot to kick-off the weekend.

The Music Experience Concert Series is another complimentary experience that invites guests to pack the lawn chairs and picnic blankets and embrace the beauty, the ambiance and the music at picturesque Creekside Park, just below the main village.

It is not just your ears that get to feast this season — your palate is also addressed with The Restaurant Connection. Saturday afternoons at the all-new Plaza

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PHOTO BY SEAN BOGGS / VAIL RESORTS

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

BEAVER CREEK OWNERSHIP BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the Vail Board of Realtors

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET Residences 125 Priced $299,000 to $13.5 million PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2015 Residences 77 Sale price $299,000 to $10.1 million PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2014 Residences 87

PHOTO BY JACK AFFLECK / VAIL RESORTS

Sale price $475,000 to $8.35 million

Pavilion, Beaver Creek hosts a mix-and-mingle event with the behind-the-scenes people responsible for Beaver Creek's world-renowned culinary reputation, with cooking demonstrations, wine pairings, discussions on the history of a storied Beaver Creek gourmet outlet — and, best of all, free samplings of the restaurants’ delicious creations. This is but one of a multitude of culinary experiences presented here in the summer.

To work off some calories, it’s back on the mountain for hiking

and biking on trails suitable to any athletic level. Those wellknown green, blue and black ski trail signs rating the difficulty of the ski runs now indicate summer trail difficulty. Rather than zooming down the slopes on your snowboard or skis, you’ll be able to take in the glorious scenery and views that only a hike through the mountain can reveal.

With so many fun activities in which to partake, stop at the Beaver Creek Summer Adventure Center to see what fits your interest and mood: Jeep tours; horseback-riding tours; guided fly-fishing hikes; and kids’ Action Passes offering bungee jumping, gem panning, a climbing wall, miniature golf, and more. The summer action goes on and on.

And, of course, every season at Beaver Creek is chocolate chip cookie season.

The fun never ends in Beaver Creek and, as you can see, there is no snow required. Let these activities fill your summer with many lasting memories.

You’ll see why the summers are as exciting as the winters — and this is why we stay.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

4 4 M E A D O W L A N E / S A D D L E R I D G E V I L L A S — B E AV E R C R E E K

Slope-side masterpiece where the West comes alive Experience Western living at its finest

by KATHY FILGO • photos by SEAN F. BOGGS

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— even the name speaks to the glories and the authenticity of the Old West.

The enchantment with all things western continues today.

The mountain lifestyle gathers those of us particularly drawn to genuine Western design, but the modern-day version — sophisticated, comfortable and luscious. And there is just one designer name that epitomizes the encapsulation of contemporary western flair: Ralph Lauren.

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The exclusive 11 SaddleRidge Villas were originally built as the premier mountain retreat on a prime location slope-side in the heart of Beaver Creek. And it was, and is, the embodiment of rustic elegance design that only the talents of Ralph Lauren could provide. This enclave provided not only ski-in/ski-out access but also a private and impressive lodge for meetings and fine dining. It was by invitation only and was the desirable vacation of the most elite guests and dignitaries, giving it

the nickname The Hamptons of Beaver Creek. Today, two of these splendid villas have been renovated into one slope-side masterpiece that continues the tradition of being a home fit for the elite.

“It’s fun to think about all the dignitaries that have crossed this threshold, and then to wonder who will have the privilege of calling this home," says broker Tricia Gould of Ron Byrne & Associated Real Estate.

44 Meadow Lane, SaddleRidge 1 & 2, feels private and secluded

while still being conveniently located within walking distance of Beaver Creek Village. And one look inside this grand home reveals an interior that appeals to and satisfies the finest of tastes.

No expense has been spared on the craftsmanship and custom work, presenting an ambiance that bespeaks charm, quality and privilege. The stone flooring is honed with edging hammered in by hand. Overhead, the coffered ceiling is crafted from antique Mexican tabletops with

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handcrafted brass fittings. The two massive, wood-burning fireplaces feature river rock stone, found throughout the area, to maintain the mountain elegance atmosphere and beckons family and friends to gather around.

Exquisite details include two antique doors with handforged "clavos" once featured in Architectural Digest. One now hangs in the upstairs office, where it shares the stage with exquisite alabaster and brass chandeliers valued at $85,000. The other serves the kitchen pantry, where a stunning copper hood and backsplash with an embossed mountain scene are, themselves, works of art. The kitchen also boasts enormous granite slab counters, the work of Russian craftsmen who flew in for the installation. The hallways are spacious and provide the perfect

LISTING AGENT TRICIA GOULD Ron Byrne & Associated Real Estate

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“IT’S FUN TO THINK ABOUT ALL THE DIGNITARIES THAT HAVE CROSSED THIS THRESHOLD, AND THEN TO WONDER WHO WILL HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF CALLING THIS HOME." — TRICIA GOULD

space for a lovely art gallery with such conversation starters as a 300-year old woodcarving from the mountains of Afghanistan.

Guests can move easily from one gathering place to another, making this home ideal for entertaining.

Of a practical nature, the generous, cedar-lined closets and storage space make living full-time or vacationing very convenient; and a garage is an extravagance few on the mountain can enjoy.

Adjacent to the home is the famed SaddleRidge Lodge, where

villa owners and their guests can dine among the largest collection of cowboy and Native American artifacts outside of a museum.

The 40-foot, vaulted, wood ceiling creates a magnificent tribute to the Old West that is both elegant and comfortable. An indooroutdoor swimming pool in the lodge, a.k.a. “the Boathouse," is another amenity — and it too sports a Ralph Lauren design.

This magical home embraces grace and luxury cloaked in an atmosphere that will transport

you back to the romantic period of time that was the Old West.

But today, you can sit on the deck with a cocktail watching wildlife roaming the mountainside; ski directly from your front door on one of the world’s most renowned mountains; take in all that Beaver Creek Village has to offer just steps away; and enjoy the complete package that ownership at SaddleRidge affords.

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MAKING COMMUNITIES 'HOME'

Local architecture and planning firm sees a future Vail Valley 'looking inward'

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ost of us, if we ponder architecture and community planning at all, imagine manmade structures, such as roads and bridges, commercial spaces, public buildings, and private homes.

Great architecture, that which endures, involves more than just structures, however. It demands those structures, and others around them, fit properly into a larger framework, the local environment, and become a living part of the community for which they were created — beyond the interior and exterior walls to gardens, parks, pedestrian pathways and other outdoor living spaces.

Which leads us to ask, what is "home" anyway, without "community," a place to happily work, play and, simply, live?

Indeed, with great planning, a real home can be a wonderful place just to be.

One of Zehren and Associates' most visible public projects is the recent redesign of the entrance and other outdoor spaces at Vail's Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater.

"To me, it's how the architecture fits into the context of the natural, physical setting, but also the community itself, and how it helps contribute to a community but also allows the residents to enjoy the aspects of the community, their relationships with neighbors, views of the other components of the community, and accessibility to those places," says Avonbased architect and community planner Jack Zehren. "What we strive to do is let that be a place that fosters more social interaction, more opportunity for recreation and active lifestyle.

"That really aims at trying to create a pedestrian scale for the community and trying to use the automobile for regional accessibility. The community itself can focus more on pedestrian orientation, pedestrian scale — trails, walkways — and that helps bring communities together."

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that bigger architectural picture for nearly four decades, taking and improving upon ideas along the way he hopes will help make the Vail Valley an even better place to live than it is today.

Originally from Minnesota, a graduate of West Point and a Vietnam veteran, Zehren came to Colorado in the 1970s to work on Adam's Rib, then a proposed ski and golf resort development south of Eagle.

"I'd always been interested in architecture, and art. I'd always enjoyed sketching," Zehren says. "Architecture combined art with engineering; it was a balance between what I had received as an education at West Point, engineering, and the opportunity to get into that creative side architecture offered."

Soon thereafter, Zehren joined Vail Associates, developers of the Vail ski resort and much of the private land at its base, including Vail Village and Lionshead. His first task as director of architecture and planning was master planning Beaver Creek Resort, a new project at the time that would open for business as a primitive ski area in 1980, long before most of his plans for

the resulting resort community with an iconic village, restaurants, hotels, condos, multi-milliondollar private homes and interconnecting roads and skiways would materialize.

"The very first day on the project, we walked the alignment of a new road going up the Beaver Creek Valley, the primary entry road," he recalls. "There were old cabin ruins up in the valley, but no one lived up there, at all.

"We had a blank slate; there was nothing there."

'TEN THOUSAND SLIDES'

Zehren remembers well some of the original direction he got from VA's top brass at the time — to emulate other, successful resort communities in Europe.

"At the time, it was Harry Bass as president and chairman; Jack Marshall; and Bob Parker, who'd been with the 10th Mountain Division.

The three of them, and their wives, went to Europe and travelled all over, primarily in the Alps of Switzerland, Austria and northern Italy, and the Pyrenees, as well. They took a lot of photos and handed me, like, ten thousand

PHOTO COURTESY KIMBERLY GAVIN PHOTOGRAPHY

'A PEDESTRIAN SCALE'

An early sketch by Jack Zehren reveals the look and spirit of what would become Beaver Creek Village, the architect's first task as director of architecture and planning for Vail Associates in the 1980s.

slides and told me to make something out of all this," Zehren says. "The idea was not to create a college campus, where all the buildings look alike, but a community, a village, that had variety but within a certain family of identifiable style and direction ... and to take the lessons learned in Europe in terms of Alpine ski communities but settle into a vernacular, or identity, that felt comfortable here in Colorado.

"We laid out the neighborhoods, the roads, the lots and the master plan for the village, and established all of the basic relationships of the hotels, commercial, the plaza, the parking, all of the inter-related items as part of a village master plan."

PHOTO & ILLUSTRATION COURTESY ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES

' A N O L D, R E D FA R M H O U S E '

With Beaver Creek Resort on the books, Zehren formed his own firm, Zehren and Associates, working from a small office in "an old, red farmhouse" on the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 6 and Avon Road. The fledgling operation soon took on master planning another residential resort community, Cordillera, "The goal at Cordillera was try to establish a land-use plan that didn't disrupt the land too much with a lot of grading and maintain the landscape composition that was there with forests and open meadows, and then do an architecture that would fit into that scalewise," Zehren says. "It's more a community of single-family homes than one that brings all the other elements of community together."

Along the way, the company has evolved from a sole proprietorship into perhaps the Vail Valley's largest architecture and planning firm, with its primary office on the top floor of the Boat Building in Avon's central business core. The company also has an office in Santa Barbara, Calif., managed by Zehren's wife, Darlene, as principal of interiors.

Locally, Zehren and Associates is best known for taking on substantial public projects far beyond, in scope, than that of private, singlefamily homes — though they’ve designed many fine ones. An ever-growing list of Zehren's one-off public projects here in the Vail Valley, for example, includes the Chapel at Beaver Creek, which won an Honor Award by the American Institute of Architects, or AIA, in 1992; The 10th restaurant on Vail Mountain; the Walking Mountains Science Center in Avon; and in Vail, the Sebastian Hotel, the new entrance, outdoor patios and lawn seating area at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, and the new Vail Golf Clubhouse.

These days, a substantial part of the Zehren team's business is designing and master planning resort community projects — not just in Colorado and across the United States but overseas, too, in Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, South Korea and Vietnam.

I'd always been interested in architecture, and art. I'd always enjoyed sketching."

— JACK ZEHREN

Zehren's design of the Beaver Creek Chapel garnered an award by the American Institute of Architects, or AIA.

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La Estancia de Cafayate — a vast resort in Argentina that includes vineyards and a communal winemaking operation — is one of many of Zehren and Associates' international projects.

'THERE'S CONTINUITY THERE'

Another key example of Zehren's multidisciplinary approach is principal landscape architect Pedro Campos. A native of Portugal, he joined the firm six years ago, having come to the United States to study and practice his chosen field in the Vail Valley in 1997.

"Landscape architects, in a way, are somewhere between planners and architects, often fusing urban design principals that are universal and applying them in a manner that merges the built environment with the natural environment," says Campos, who also is involved in La Estancia, designing the Argentinean project's central core, the "Pueblito."

"Integrating the history of the place with the

architecture, the agricultural heritage of the vineyards, bringing golf as part of the framework and landscape," Campos says, "and fusing all that together with individual residences and things like herb gardens, orchards and celebrating the landscape as a major component of the place — there's continuity there."

Another Zehren project dear to Campos' heart is Tres Santos Town Farm on the Pacific coast of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, a vast tract of land under development adjacent to the existing historic town of Todos Santos.

Campos is most involved with integrating the residential components, including luxury cottages, a village plaza, trails, and commercial uses, with a working community garden planned as the centerpiece.

PHOTO COURTESY ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES

Key to Zehren's success, he says, is that progressive, multidisciplinary model that doesn't specifically focus solely on the design of structures, like many of his contemporaries.

His team, by contrast, is chock full of professionals from various disciplines, from traditional architects and their support staff to interior designers, planners and landscape architects. Other principal architects on staff include Tim Losa, who has won awards for his work designing a wide variety of resort properties since joining the company in 1994; and David Kaselak, who arrived two years later to concentrate on resort planning with vast experience in military architectural applications.

Then there's Susan Nowakowski, Zehren's principal interior designer. She's been with the company for 17 years, having taken a position there straight out of college.

"For me, it's fabulous being all under one roof.

I feel we're more connected with the projects because we are working with the architects, the landscape architects, the sub-consultants like mechanical and electrical engineers," says Nowakowski. "I just feel we're connected better overall with a project because we're having multiple meetings throughout the day."

Recent local projects by Nowakowksi include interiors for The 10th; the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens' Education Center; the Root & Flower wine bar in Vail Village; and the Vail Golf Clubhouse. Her expertise has been called upon overseas, as well, on projects such as La Estancia de Cafayate, a vast resort being developed in the wine country of northwest Argentina that includes vineyards and a communal winemaking operation, a golf course and clubhouse, private residences, a social club, equestrian facilities and other amenities. Her primary focus there has been the community's fitness center.

"We did a lot of the interior space planning — the size of the rooms, the layout, the detailing of interior wood beams, what's exposed, what's concealed, what can we make an interior architecture element, floor finishes and changing floor patterns as you move through a building like that," says Nowakowski, adding input early on from an interior designer is key to the success of any architectural project. "Our clients can come to us with a floor plan, but we have the knowledge in space planning to say what size rooms should be for their intended use. ... We're typically at the first or second meeting, because listening to the client is the main thing, having them talk more and asking them questions, finding what they desire."

An interior designer's expertise can be valuable outdoors, too, Nowakowski adds.

"With exterior spaces, some of them want to be interior spaces and cross over with patios, decks, outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, pools," she says, "bringing the outside in, or the inside out."

What we strive to do is let that be a place that fosters more social interaction, more opportunity for recreation and active lifestyle."

— JACK ZEHREN

'A NOVEL IDEA'

PHOTO BY ZACH MAHONE AND ILLUSTRATION COURTESY ZEHREN AND ASSOCIATES

The community garden, after all, has roots in the development of Mankind itself, Campos says, one that's been forgotten and cast aside over the centuries as we become more urbanized.

"Merging those interests into a project I think really is a mirror for our society today — the core amenity having a central garden instead of a golf course — is a novel idea."

A resident of EagleVail, Campos has applied land-use designs from La Estancia de Cafayate and the Tres Santos Town Farm here at home, volunteering his expertise to help develop the EagleVail Community Garden. He believes the social, interactive and educational aspects of such a communal garden contributes to a greater feeling of community among its residents.

"It's a functioning, living, public space that requires people's energy, focus and care. It requires resources and it forces the community to pay attention to it, and to learn from it," Campos says. "It's a learning experience for the entire community.

Campos has applied his expertise to many of Zehren's local projects, too. One he's particularly proud of is Avon's Pedestrian Mall, along with circulation improvements aimed at making

Tres Santos Town Farm, a resort community Zerhren and Associates is helping plan on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is based around a working garden, which Campos calls "a learning experience for the entire community."

Zehren and Associates Principal and Landscape Architect Pedro Campos says redeveloping the Avon Pedestrian Mall, along with other circulation improvements, should make the town more user-friendly.

the town more user-friendly, in general.

"A new connectivity from the commercial core to the civic core and Nottingham Park," he describes it. "That notion of comfort and safety, things like push-button-signaled crosswalks, signage, bike arrows on the pavement to help cyclists, trying both to elevate the experience of living here and visiting here."

' T O C O M P L E M E N T, N O T C R E AT E C O N F L I C T '

From such a broad palette of projects, Zehren now ponders, at the highest level, how to sketch a future Vail Valley, where home isn't just dwellings, it's a community, too.

"Now, with the Internet, people have the choice of whether to live anywhere and not be tied to a specific location. I think in places like Eagle and Edwards we're going to have residential neighborhoods related to local people working and living with a connectivity to the rest of the community," he says. "We're already trying to fill in some residential

neighborhoods so they can take advantage of the other community resources. Instead of building everything sprawling outward, there's now a focus on bringing things back in, infilling empty spaces, or changing uses.

"It's sort of looking inward now, instead of building a new Beaver Creek or a new Arrowhead or Bachelor Gulch or whatever. It's more about improving the places that are here now," Zehren adds, "to complement, not create conflict."

If there's one thing Zehren laments, it's the dramatic growth of Edwards — without the underlying master plan of an actual town or at least the basics of master-planned community.

"Edwards should be a town. It frustrates me a lot," Zehren says. "Eagle County feels they can allow unincorporated neighborhoods just to merge as communities, and they can provide all the services and allow these densities. To me, Edwards should be an incorporated place."

'THE GOLDEN GOOSE'

Zehren does acknowledge, however, a new era in the planning and development of the community we call the Vail Valley — and consider "home" — is upon us.

"The whole interconnectivity of the Internet and our electronic world allows a lot of businesses, and individuals, to locate to these more remote places. That economic engine can be dispersed a little better and move out of those major city centers if they want to more remote locations, in natural settings, without destroying the golden goose in the process," he says. "The natural environment is a key aspect in the design of a place, a community, a home. It's about trying to be compatible with it, instead of becoming a major city that just overwhelms it.

"The likelihood of starting fresh again, with a 'clean slate' like Beaver Creek, is pretty low. There's not much land left."

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MARKET REPORT

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A Market for Serious Buyers and Sellers Vail Valley Enjoys a Balanced Market with Opportunities

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were up over last year by 57.1 percent in the single-family and duplex home arena, and 14 percent in the townhouse/condo venue. New listings and pending sales are down slightly this year over last — 3.8 and 5.2 percent respectively. The Vail Valley market reflects a wide variety of elements in current real estate of which both buyers and sellers need to be aware so they can make the necessary adjustments.

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Interest rates continue to rest at an all-time low. Rental property availability is also low, while demand and rental rates are very high. Although summer rental availability gets a bit of a reprieve, winter availability makes it incredibly difficult to find housing. This situation means first-time homebuyer demand — looking for a place to buy rather than rent — is high.

The lower-end market continues to be the predominant area of activity, with 40 percent

of the transactions lying in properties purchased for less than $500,000 and 33 percent in properties purchased from $500,001 to $1 million. This means the market and the interest for lower-end housing remains high.

Appropriate pricing key “Properties in the Eagle and Gypsum area are in high demand because of their price point,” says Vail Board of REALTORS® MLS Chair, Eileen Duke. “There continues to be a high demand

for homes in the price range of under $500,000 — this price range specifically attracts first-time homeowners, but also retirees, as well as potential second-home owners. The Gypsum and Eagle area offers something of interest for a buyer of many different focuses.”

An important point to note — in spite of the market being low on inventory — is how important it is for sellers to be priced correctly.

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"But the property has to be appropriately priced for this market. For those properties that are over-priced, unfortunately we see them just sitting.”

Sellers are taking heed of this knowledge as indicative of the number of days properties are on the market: single-family/ duplex homes are lingering only 154 days, down 11 percent over last year; and 138 days for townhouses and condo,

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about even with last year. Both categories are selling for better than 96 percent of listing price.

Although inventory is still being stretched thin in many areas, low mortgage rates coupled with higher wages have built a relatively sturdy housing marketplace. Without an ongoing fresh supply of homes coming to market, it remains to be seen how long this balanced market will continue. This is a great market for serious buyers, as well as serious sellers.

A tricky market New construction is not prevalent throughout Eagle County, but there are several developments underway in the downvalley market presenting lower-price point options.

The area with the highest number of transactions year to date is Avon with the highest followed by Gypsum, Eagle, Beaver Creek and East Vail, respectively. The average selling price, or more importantly, the median sales price, has dropped

substantially over the last year — from $1,617,972 to $1,060,737; and $972,500 to $639,250, respectively — yet the transaction numbers remains consistent with last year.

Beaver Creek’s position at the top of the transaction analysis numbers shows that the highend market is certainly alive and well. Not only is Beaver Creek the area commanding the highest percent of sales volume, by far, but it is also the area with the fourth-highest percent of transactions in the county.

While this market is tricky, it can be a great time for both buyers and sellers to take advantage of the many positive issues presented. Contact your favorite REALTOR® today to see how you might benefit from the current market as it presents itself.

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VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY

Backhus & Associates (970) 471-0440 Barbara Meese Realty Inc (970) 280-5200 Beaver Creek Mgt./CO. Ranch (970) 471-1122 Bella Vista Properties (970) 331-2115 Belle's Camp Properties (970) 471-4071 9 East Realty (970) 949-4986

Angelo's Appraisal (970) 845-5056

Access Properties of Vail (970) 390-0988

Antlers At Vail Real Estate (970) 476-2471

Access Real Estate of Colorado (970) 328-9519 Advantage Real Estate (970) 926-1155 Alpine Mgmt. & R.E. Services (970) 855-0083 Alpine Resort Real Estate (970) 845-9599 Altima Group (970) 390-7020

AP Resort Concepts (970) 390-3703 Appraisal Services of Vail (970) 476-3126 ASE Real Estate (970) 328-3792 Atencio Real Estate (970) 376-6570 Avenue Realty/ Mountain Properties (720) 227-5040

Berg Real Estate, Inc. (970) 376-0215 Berkshire Hathaway Beaver Creek Lodge (970) 845-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Eagle Ranch (970) 328-2482 Berkshire Hathaway Edwards (970) 926-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Gypsum (970) 524-1150 Berkshire Hathaway Lionshead (970) 476-2482

Berkshire Hathaway Vail Village (970) 476-0476

Churchill Real Estate Co. (970) 471-0420 Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties (970) 476-2113

Berkshire Hathaway Villa Montane (970) 845-8700 Black Diamond Realty (970) 476-4414 Brandess-Cadmus Real Estate (970) 476-1450 Brooke Ferris Vail Real Estate (970) 376-0531

Coldwell Banker Devonshire (970) 530-0311 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties (970) 476-2113 Colorado Appraisal Group (970) 328-1534

Buyer's Investment Group,LLC (970) 926-2305

Colorado Mtn & City Homes (303) 841-6618

Byron Vail Homes (267) 799-8301

Colorado Valuation Consultants (303) 238-8626

C & B Real Estate Co., (970) 926-8709 Carl H. Luppens, Broker (303) 394-1400 CBRE, Inc (970) 446-6903 Century 21 Mountain Luxury (970) 333-9318 Christiania Realty, Inc. (970) 477-7850

D. O'Neill Enterprises, Inc. (970) 390-8228 Dalco Realty, Ltd. (970) 328-7272 Danielle Stoltz, Broker (970) 977-0560 Dantas Colorado Properties Inc (970) 376-6111

Dauphinais Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-9112 Davos Group Vail (970) 376-8245 Distinguished Properties Realty (970) 926-3777 DMG Appraisal Services (970) 569-3911 Dolce Vita Realty (970) 331-4807 Donald L. Horst, Broker (970) 471-1737 Double Diamond Real Estate (970) 376-7979 Douglas Elliman Real Estate (970) 925-8810 Eagle County Assessor (970) 328-8640 EagleVail Realty & Management (970) 331-0387 Elite Mountain Properties LLC (970) 390-8262 Elizabeth D. Macleod,Appraiser (970) 926-7817

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Luxurious Finishes with Panoramic Mountain Views‌.

Live the Colorado Dream!

The exclusive golf course property at 646 Aspen Bluff Lane in Red Sky Ranch is a 6 bedroom residence with luxurious finishes and panoramic mountain views.

This fine home is accentuated by large beams, vaulted ceilings, antique wood craftsmanship and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining.

The fact that this residence is conveniently located to world-class skiing and nationally-acclaimed golf makes it even more impressive. Both a Bachelor Gulch Ski and Red Sky Golf membership are available with this property.

www.646AspenBluffLane.com Red Sky Ranch is a Vail Resorts Signature Community

Contact me for a tour or showing:

Mac McDonald 970.390.4089 macm@kw.com

VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY

Engel and Volkers (970) 477-5300

Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 337-7777

Nancy F. Maxon, Appraiser (970) 926-2262

Ken Wilson Broker LLC (970) 390-1320

Nancy Lipsky & Co (970) 328-5551

Fortius Realty (970) 368-4401

Kim Tofferi, Broker (970) 390-4701

Nancy Powell, Broker (970) 376-5833

Four Seasons Realty, LLC (970) 926-5990

King Realty (970) 688-4843

Navarro Lowrey Properties, Inc (970) 390-5302

Eustaquio Cortina Real Estate (970) 476-2050

Frost Creek Realty LLC (970) 455-3072 Garton Real Estate (970) 524-4116 Gary Harder, Appraiser (719) 337-1692 Gary Shields, Appraiser (970) 328-7735 Gateway Land & Development - Edwards (970) 926-6777 Gateway Land & Development - Vail (970) 790-6777 Gore Creek Properties Real Estate (970) 479-2858 Grimaldi International R.E. (970) 926-0029 Havlik Realty, Inc (970) 390-2111 HBM Real Estate (708) 380-4890 Helen M. Gies, Broker (970) 390-3455 High Country Realty, Inc. (866) 376-8807 High Life Properties, LLC (970) 926-6097 Highmark Real Estate (970) 343-0703 Hoffman West Real Estate (970) 926-6000 J. Krueger and Company (970) 926-1858 J.F. Real Estate (970) 904-2002 James Trudeau, Appraiser (970) 390-0961 Jon Reid Lindner Real Estate (970) 331-6111 Katherine Dodds, Broker (970) 390-8981 Katherine McCarty, Broker (970) 471-2276 Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 476-1600

KKS Property Mngmnt & RE Sales (970) 328-6890

Nevin Real Estate Group (970) 471-0207

Landreth Companies LLC (970) 361-1800

North South Properties Inc (970) 328-6258

Legacy Estates (970) 390-7411

Park Properties, LLC (970) 390-5886

Lindvall Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-2695

Parliament Properties (970) 470-2384

LIV Sotheby's Int Realty Beaver Creek (970) 845-0400 LIV Sotheby's Int. Realty-Covered Bridge (970) 476-7944 LIV Sotheby's Int. RealyBridge Street (970) 476-7944 LIV Sothebys Intl Realty Edwards (970) 748-5150

Patricia Nixon RE Sales & Rent (970) 476-7582 Pattison Mountain Properties (970) 476-9124 Peak Service Realty & Mgmt.

(970) 949-4886 Performance Real Estate Solutions (303) 587-3318

Lodge Real Estate (970) 754-7814

Ranch Creek Land Company (970) 390-0830

Majestic Real Estate (303) 877-5645

RE/MAX Vail Valley (970) 766-7355

Mayer Properties, L.L.C. (303) 579-2167

Resort Development Marketing (970) 376-0708

SkyHigh Properties (970) 331-1181 Slifer Management Co., Inc. (970) 926-7911

Stockmans Land Exchange (970) 328-7500

Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349

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

Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Arrowhead (970) 926-3000

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

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Avon (970) 845-2000

Suzanne J. Dugan, Broker (970) 376-4994

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Beaver Creek (970) 949-3162

Terry Krueger, Broker (970) 306-6810

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Bachelor Gulch (970) 845-2300 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Bridge Street (970) 476-2421 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Charter (970) 845-3815 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Cordillera (970) 926-3505 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Eagle (970) 328-2550 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Four Seasons (970) 479-2015 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Highlands (970) 845-8053 Slifer Smith & Frampton/Hyatt (970) 845-9400

Terry Lamie Broker (970) 390-3305 The Appraisal Camp (970) 471-1438 The Appraisal Office, Inc. (970) 926-1650 The Board of R. E. Appraisers (303) 894-2361 The Cascade Team Real Estate I (970) 456-8203 The Kleimer Company (970) 471-1425 The Mercury Alliance Mtn. Prop (970) 927-3662 The Valley Home Store, LLC (970) 328-8776 Thurston Real Estate (970) 471-3444 Tim Cashin, Realtor, Inc. (970) 390-8462

Robert I. Law, Inc. (970) 390-0900

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Lionshead (970) 479-0245

Timbers Real Estate Co Vail (970) 477-8030

Minturn Real Estate & Development (970) 376-2167

Robinson Mitchell & Assoc. LLC (970) 477-2153

Slifer Smith & Frampton/RSR (970) 754-8411

Timbers Real Estate CoBachelor Gulch (970) 845-2421

Mountain Homes Vail (970) 331-3373

Rocky Mountain Real Estate (303) 828-8078

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Solaris (970) 477-5720

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

Rocky Mtn. Valuation Services (970) 390-5143

Slifer Smith & Frampton/Westin (970) 748-5420

Ron Amass, Broker (970) 390-5827

Smith Eaton Real Estate&Property Management (970) 926-7930

McNeill Property Management (970) 479-6047

Mountain Living Realty (970) 331-9560 Mountain Properties Real Estat (970) 949-5474 Mountain Valley (970) 926-5692 Mountain Valley Property Manag (970) 390-9664 Mountain West Real Estate (970) 476-0500 My Mountain Realty, LLC (970) 477-1984 NAI Mountain Commercial (970) 476-6415

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Ron Byrne & Associates R.E. (970) 476-1987 Rossi Realty (970) 376-4269 Savage Appraisal Services (970) 845-2200 Scanlan Real Estate Group, LLC (970) 331-4292 Serving Vail Valley Real Estate (970) 328-4309

Solaris Real Estate, LLC (970) 479-6000 Star of the West LLC (970) 331-1063 Stephen Polston, Broker (888) 566-7737 Steve Hill Mtn. Properties (970) 926-7701 Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066

Torrey Tulley Benson, Broker (720) 284-8045 Trombetta Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-1115 Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 524-8323 Turner Real Estate Group (970) 926-4910 United Country Colorado Mountain Properties (970) 328-6600 Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190 Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333 Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016

Vail Property Sales & Management (970) 926-5252 Vail Real Estate and Homes LLC (970) 315-0326 Vail Real Estate Center LLC (970) 688-7082 Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek (970) 949-9200 Vail Realty/ Vail (970) 476-8800 Vail Resorts Hospitality Inc (970) 754-5857 Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831 Vail Valley Land & Development (970) 376-0228 Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789 Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110 VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970 Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898 Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125 Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-6223 Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748 West Valley Real Estate, LLC (970) 524-0344 Willows Real Estate (970) 476-2233 Wirth Management, Inc (970) 479-1082 Wolf Asset Management Corp (303) 250-5166 Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226 Your Castle Mountain Prop, LLC (303) 962-4272

BEAVER CREEK | 219 BORDERS ROAD

CASCADE VILLAGE | 1325 WESTHAVEN DRIVE B302

6-bedroom | 6.5-bath | 6,456+/- sq.ft. | $6,195,000 Dixi Applegate | 970.390.7014

8-bedroom | 6-bath | 4,613+/- sq.ft. | $4,995,000 Ric Souto | 970.477.5707

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VAIL – SANDSTONE | 1374 SANDSTONE DRIVE

4-bedroom + Den | 4.5-bath | 3,449+/- sq.ft. | $3,445,000 Catherine Jones Coburn | 970.390.1706

4-bedroom | 3.5-bath | 3,275+/- sq.ft. | $2,350,000 Liz Leeds | 970.331.1806

EAGLE | 3500 RULE ROAD

AVON | THE ASCENT RESIDENCES 201

4-bedroom | 4.5-bath | 4,341 | $1,625,000 Doris Bailey | 970.477.5722

3-bedroom | 3-bath | 1,643+/- sq.ft. | $889,000 Lissa Tyler | 970.390.7493

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WILDRIDGE 5651 Wildridge Road | $2,195,000 5 Bedroom | 5 Bath | 5,026 sq. ft.

Michael Budd, 970-376-4511

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ARROWHEAD 24-B McCoy Creek Drive | $1,535,000 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 3,897 sq. ft.

Marla Hillerich, 970-390-7049

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BEAVER CREEK Borders Lodge No. 208 | $1,050,000 3 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 1,175 sq. ft.

Kevin Kenney, 970-331-6037

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BEAVER CREEK Pines No. 21 | $1,749,900 3 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 2,057 sq. ft.

Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

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SANDSTONE 1240 Lions Ridge Loop No. 1C | $725,000 3 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 1,547 sq. ft.

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

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BEAVER CREEK Elkhorn Lodge No. 402 | $1,150,000 2 Bedroom | 3 Bath | 1,326 sq. ft.

Kevin Kenney, 970-331-6037

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