Vail Valley Home // March 2016

R EAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFEST YLES | MARCH 2016

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CABIN LIVING The original 'settler's homestead' has come a long way

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A large private balcony with western sweeping mountain views make way for perfect Rocky Mountain sunsets.

The comfortable living room with a fireplace and gracious dining room that seats six, features green design and luxury fabrics. This residence is a unique turn-key property, ready for you and your family to call home.

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

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 $3,000,000 — co-listed with Cathy Jones Coburn

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 | $2,750,000 Furnished

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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 $1,950,000 Furnished

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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

51 CASE COURT • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4,265 sq. ft.

Penthouse-style home, Gore Range views, double lot, stupendous patios & waterfalls, 3-car tandem garage, ATV storage & dog-wash | $2,195,000

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

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524 RED DRAW • 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,695 sq. ft. | Newly priced at $2,595,000 – 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.

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

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 | $995,000 Furnished

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

Serene 2.5+ acre site. $307 per square foot – Best value in Cordillera! $1,990,000 Furnished

2524 FENNO DRIVE • 6 Beds | 6 Baths + 3 Half Baths | 7,823 sq. ft. | Newly priced at $3,395,000 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.

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.

WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

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

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

Enhancing flow and functionality with more natural light. See Before & After, p.62

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VAIL BOAR D OF R EALTOR S ®

CABIN LIVING The original 'settler's homestead' has come a long way

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O N T H E C OV E R Few home structures continue to stand the tests of time.

The log cabin is most definitely one of those.

See "From Cabin to Mansion" p.26

F

unny how the arrival of "spring conditions" here in the Colorado High Country brings both excitement for soon-arriving summer and melancholy for those waning days of great snow and great skiing and snowboarding.

That's nothing new for Mark Berman, however. Just last month, he took on the role of association executive here at the Vail Board of REALTORS®. A veteran skier from Saratoga Springs, N.Y., he volunteered for many years with the Gore Mountain Ski Patrol and the Johnsburg Emergency Squad, having taken up skiing at the age of 5.

"Skiing is my passion. The Vail Valley offers a vibrant outdoor lifestyle that suits me well," Bergman says. "Combining my love of the outdoors and professional leadership is a great match for me. I'm looking forward to making new friends and becoming active in the local business and nonprofit communities.”

Bergman extends that to visitors, too, as well as those interested in purchasing a second home in the Vail Valley.

Lots of people are interested in moving here, and it can be competitive, since the 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 ®

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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 ASHLEY DETMERING, AUSTIN WINTERS, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MALISA SAMSEL, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors 359 DESIGN, PAM BOYD, KATHY FILGO, KIM FULLER, KIMBERLY GAVIN, KELLI HOLTZ, HEATHER HOWER, DAVID O. MARLOW, SCOTT MILLER, JESSICA SMITH, DOMINIQUE TAYLOR, JANIE VIEHMAN

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CORDILLERA: 524 RED DRAW Receiving accolades from all who visit, this special home features dramatic architecture, a superb floorplan and excellent craftsmanship. Gorgeous main floor master. Two-bedroom guest suite. Over 1,800+/- square feet of decks and patios, perfect for entertaining.

6 Bedrooms. 5.5 Baths. | $2,595,000 | MLS# 920653 | Co-listed with Pam Horan-Kates.

www.524reddraw.com

BACHELOR GULCH: QUARTERMOON #11 Membership to the acclaimed Bachelor Gulch Club is but one of many highlights of this elegant home.

Magnificent views of the Gore Range, Vail’s Game Creek Bowl and the adjoining ski slopes are accentuated by easy ski access and a host of special enhancements throughout. Grand 21 foot ceilings… exquisite custom finishes… in-floor, radiant heat… air conditioning and humidification… private master suite and three oversized guest bedrooms with beautiful mountain views…gourmet kitchen… elegant, high-tech theater… private and expansive patio… tons of storage… and the list goes on. The custom floorplan lives like a single family. You will love calling this “home”.

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

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BACHELOR GULCH: 33 BUCKHORN LANE If ski-to-your-door convenience, amazing outdoor living spaces, big views and a beautiful mountain modern remodel are on your family’s wish list, 33 Buckhorn Lane is deserving of your close attention. This generous 5BR home offers all of the space, special touches and conveniences that you could ask for, and is one of those special properties within the gates of Bachelor Gulch.

If looking for the best in ski-in/ski-out convenience, make sure to see this beautiful home.

5 Bedrooms. 5.5 Baths. | $3,500,000, BG Club Membership Included | MLS# 924221

www.33buckhorn.com

Professional video available upon request.

EAGLEVAIL: 1038A EAGLE DRIVE Enjoy a fun, King-of-the-Mountain setting high atop Whiskey Hill in this spacious home!

Privacy abounds, with National Forest behind and huge sweeping views out front. A beautiful “mountain modern” renovation resulted in an amazing gourmet kitchen, guaranteed to delight the chef in the family. The generous game room features pool table, arcade shuffleboard, PacMan and a large screen theater system, providing endless entertainment.

Expansive decks, two private hot tubs, and even a Suburban and two snowmobiles!

6 Bedrooms. 6.5 Baths. | Offered fully furnished | $2,000,000 | MLS# 923346

www.1038eagledrive.com

HOW’S THE MARKET? 2015 year-end numbers for the Vail Valley are now in, and they reflect a real estate market that continued its steady trajectory of growth. With over $1.9 billion in overall sales dollar volume and 2,061 transactions (per Land Title Guarantee Company) our market was up 12% in dollar volume and 14% in transaction volume over 2014. All indications are that this trend is continuing into the new year.

While the overall real estate market continues to improve, it also remains very complex, differing significantly in pricing, days-on-market, and other important metrics from area-to-area.

Constrained inventory levels, in particular, have been an issue for most segments of the valley, presenting a challenge to prospective buyers as they seek the perfect property. It is allthe-more essential to work with a savvy, experienced broker so as to have an “inside track” on available properties, some of which will never be listed.

In closing, thank you for another terrific year in 2015. It is a privilege to represent my valued clients in fulfilling their dream of owning a piece of our spectacular mountain community, something for which I am sincerely grateful.

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

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26 89 12 DESIGN & STYLE

38 PRICKLY PERFECT

66 FACES & PLACES

88 IN VINO VERITAS

16 FACTS & FIGURES

44 EAGLE TRAIL EXPANSION

72 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

94 MARKET REPORT

50 VAIL LOOKS TO CHAMONIX

78 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

90 SERVICE DIRECTORY

Unique finds for the home A quick look at home trends

20 A BOLD APPROACH

Sun-drenched rooms, bright colors and longer days create the perfect palette for fresh design

26 FROM CABIN TO MANSION

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The evolution of log homes in the High Country

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Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes

Governor lists Eagle to Horn Ranch trail as state priority

Project aims to provide affordable housing for local workers and their families

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Enhancing flow and functionality with more natural light

Out and about with REALTORS and friends

Five questions with Bill Nutkins of NDG Architecture

A perfect fit for everyone

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Life at the center of everything

Wine rooms trend away from Old World to contemporary

Vail Board of REALTORS速 welcomes new association executive

An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORS速

102 THE VIEW

Spring brings sunshine and visitors.

What Will Withstand the Test of Time and the Highs and Lows of Any Market?

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 Schaeffer 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

DESIGN & STYLE

by KELLI HOLTZ

W Mixed Media A mix of metals and glass, these

CHANDELIERS grab your eye and make a statement. TOP: Hubbardton Forge; RIGHT: Troy Lighting; LEFT: Currey & Co.

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ith days getting

longer on the outside, why not brighten up inside with new light fixtures?

There is a vast range of options available these days to bring light and visual interest to any space. If you want a quick fix, adding a lamp is the easiest.

Make sure to look for a threeway or dimmable lamp option for maximum light control. Or maybe you have a little extra space to fill: Try an oversized pendant or chandelier for a dramatic look. And don’t forget about underutilized areas like closets and laundry rooms. A glittery flush mount will sparkle close to the ceiling and give the space a pop!

WELCOME HOME LET OUR TEAM AT THE VAIL VALLEY JET CENTER ELEVATE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

At the Vail Valley Jet Center, our top priority is to make

AIRCRAFT OR HELICOPTER CHARTER: Whether it is a quick

your next trip into the Rocky Mountains as seamless as

trip over to Aspen for a day of shopping or an international

possible. Ranked as a top FBO for each of the last 12 years,

getaway, we can help you get to where you need to go,

our knowledgeable and experienced staff have all of the

when you need to get there.

resources to exceed your expectations while in the Vail Valley.

ACTIVITIES: We can help book the activity to best suit your

Our two, full-time concierges are prepared to take care of

needs, whether you like to ski, mountain bike or take in a show in

any of your travel needs including:

the village.

Don’t waste your precious time traveling over the mountain

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Let us book your rental car,

passes while fighting skier traffic. Let us help you plan your

car and driver, or shared shuttle for planeside service to

next trip into the Vail Valley so you can be on the slopes and

take you anywhere between Vail and Aspen.

enjoying beautiful Colorado within an hour of landing at our FBO.

For more information and to see how we can accommodate you, visit us online at www.VVJC.com or call (970) 524-7700 871 Cooley Mesa Road | Gypsum, CO 81637

DESIGN & STYLE

A Light Touch Even smaller, more restrained options can give a space a lot of character.

PENDANT LIGHT

by Visual Comfort; WALL SCONCES by Schoolhouse Electric.

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Dynamic Light Give your room some personality. FLUSH-MOUNT FIXTURE and PENDANT LIGHT

by Arteriors; TABLE LAMP

by Hubbardton Forge.

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

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COLOR CODE

Fireclay Tile’s Color-it! custom paint tool allows you to design your own backsplash with hand-painted tiles. Choose a pattern (categories include Moroccan, Mediterranean and Sakura), then choose up to four colors. Virtually paint it: Choose where each color goes, or ask to “randomize” it, and see what the website comes up with. Then, see it as a kitchen backsplash or a tiled shower. fireclaytile.com/olor-it/

Four Top Trends for 2016

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States with seven or fewer sales include: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsyslvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.

"LIFE IS REALLY SIMPLE, BUT WE INSIST ON MAKING IT COMPLICATED." CONFUCIUS 16

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However you plan to find your dream home in the Roaring Fork Valley, Woodbridge is your connection. www.woodbridgerealtyco.com

An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each office independently owned and operated. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.

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

TREETOPS 3A | LIONSHEAD

1348 Square Feet | 2 bedroom | 2 bathroom Overlooking Gore Creek, this unique setting is located just steps from the Lionshead Gondola. Exquisite remodel includes hardwood floors and upgraded finishes throughout; this property is a rare find. Relax in the luxurious upscale master bedroom. Stand on the sunny, southern exposure deck and hear the tranquil sounds of the creek.

Offered for $2,650,000

Eustaquio Cortina 970.471.0626 | cortina.eustaquio@outlook.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

A BOLD APPROACH Sun-drenched rooms, bright colors and longer days create the perfect palette for fresh design

by HEATHER HOWER

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and have had a long-time love affair with gray — but it’s time to lighten up and let color shine in. After all, springtime in the mountains means it's time to let the sun flood our homes and add bursts of color to welcome the season.

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doesn’t need to. As long as you like it — and it fits the wall space — go for it. Adding a burst of color with a mixed-media-on-panel, for example, to neutral walls warms a room if the sun is a no-show.

Vicki Glotzer, design director for Worth Home, suggests keeping the rest of a room neutral in color and then bringing in Patricia Finley’s "Alchemy Sky." When you are ready for a change in a few years, simply place this piece in another room and voila – ready

for a completely updated look.

“I like using the one pop of color in artwork in a room to offset all the other neutral/ low-key furniture you might have in there,” Glotzer says.

Vivid, bright and warm To spice up an entire room, think large: flooring large. The Scarab carries one-of-a-kind rugs from around the world. From a collection of rugs hand-woven in Nepal, for example, Wool

and Silk’s “Steppe Spring” is crafted from soft, hand-carded and hand-spun wool. The dyes are vivid, bright and warm — just what you want come springtime.

Shed some light on the situation: a lamp can be eyecatching, whether turned on or off. Lights by Surya, found at P. Furniture and Design in EagleVail, stand out and add a pop to a side table. Not only do they come in a range of colors, but their unique shape adds

94 VILLAGE WALK | BEAVER CREEK VILLAGE SKI-IN/SKI- OUT

4403 square feet | 4 bedroom | 5 bathroom

9 steps to the slopes!

Move-in ready. Just a short stroll to Beaver Creek Village this elegant & well designed home provides luxury living at its best.

Relax in the private hot tub and create sumptuous dinners in the gourmet kitchen. The large family room, hearth area, and a living/ dining room with bar offer space for the family to relax. The home theater downstairs will quickly become a favorite room. This residence truly has all of the requisite amenities for living slope-side in extraordinary, sophisticated comfort.

Offered for $5,995,000

Eustaquio Cortina 970.471.0626 | cortina.eustaquio@outlook.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Adding a burst of color to neutral warms a room if the sun is a no-show. Pick your favorite color and work it into your home design.

to the overall room design.

“Sometimes just changing a small item can brighten the whole room, “ says Kathy Peplinski, P. Furniture's owner.

Spruce up your bed with lively and colorful Kantha quilts, found at The Scarab in Minturn. Each quilt is handmade in India: two thin panels crafted from old saris, vintage fabrics and scraps are sewn together with intricate and detailed, long-running stitches that add to the warm colors. They're lightweight, too, and perfect for springtime layering — for comfort, warmth and color. Best of all? Each one is one-of-a-kind.

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tain cabins — or even spacious modern homes. Hand-painted wooden frames from Austria come in traditional Tyrolean colors: blue, green, yellow or red. Smiling cows, lederhosen, alpine flora — it all simply has a cheery demeanor. A square mirror with boldly beautiful border is available at Gorsuch.

An antiqued-red simulated trunk pairs Old World style with modern sensibilities. The hinged top opens to reveal a storage compartment; brass clasps and nail heads stand out against the bold red; and the graceful poplar base adds interest to the overall piece. A red-hot table, designed by Matthew Williams that can punch up an entry or be a nice addition to the family room is available at Mountain

ager, says mixing metal with other colors is a great way to add texture and break up one solid color.

Living Furniture in Gypsum.

Greens are going to be hot again this year. After all, is there anything as exciting as seeing green buds on trees come April … or even May, as is the case often here in the mountains? Spring starts off with delicate greens and then they become more robust. Pale greens compliment darker hues, paired with the translucent silver-white — think fresh tulips — the ensemble brings a fresh glow of spring into a living room. Lisa Mikels, Slifer Designs’ store man-

Take a risk As the sun is transforming winter into spring, it’s the perfect time to transform our homes into a house suitable for spring; working pops of fun, bold color into home design is a quick and easy way to lighten up décor.

The beauty of spring is that all colors start to blaze — pick your favorite and work it into your home design. If you grow weary of it in one room, move it to another and it takes on an entirely different look.

Take a risk — any color pairs well with neutrals.

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

5545 square feetsquare +/- | feet 5 bedrooms + den | |7 6bathroom 4094 +/- | 6 bedroom bathroom

One of Bachelor Gulch’s Premier Ski-in/Ski-out homes with Ski-in 180 and out of thisviews fabulous Chalet the recently renovated sweeping degree from the within back bowls of Vail to Northwoods Condominiums. to Gold Peak Skiplan School the ski slopes of Bachelor Gulch.Adjacent A spacious, open floor a short from Vail Village, over 4000 square feet make on alland levels andstroll beautiful furnishings complete this perfect this the perfect home for a large family or for entertaining. Just ski-home. steps from the slopes, Chalet #7 represents the ultimate large family retreat with all of the requisite luxury amenities one could desire.

Offered for $5,950,000

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

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285 Bridge Street Vail, Colorado 81657 970/476.1987

HOME DESIGN

FROM CABIN TO MANSION The evolution of log homes in the High Country

by JESSICA SMITH

tend to come and go, but there are a handful of classic home structures that continue to stand the tests of time.

The log cabin is most definitely one of those. Although the large log-style homes that can be seen on High Country ridges don’t much resemble the historic oneroom affairs that pioneers and settlers huddled in throughout

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the 1800s, the structures do share certain characteristics that link them together. The Colorado mountains, with an abundance of both types of log buildings, is a perfect place to observe how the log homes have evolved over more than 150 years.

Who Are The ‘Log Cabin’ People?

Summit’s realtors know that people come to the county from all kinds of backgrounds,

looking for a home. And often, they have a specific idea in mind for their mountain abode.

Most of the people in the market for a log home are secondhome owners, looking for a retreat that matches the area around it.

“They’re in very contemporary homes where they come from, so they want something that feels like it belongs in the mountains, their cabin in the woods,” says Amy Smits, of Century 21 Gold

The log cabins of today in the mountains of Colorado are a far cry from those built by early settlers in the 1800s.

LLC. “People don’t want to feel at all metropolitan — they want to feel like they’re away, and sometimes that can happen in a home even though it’s just a block off Main Street.”

Brian and Karen Wray, of Mountain Log Homes and Interiors in Frisco, know this

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HOME DESIGN

I THINK THE LOG CABIN, IF YOU WILL, HAS GONE AWAY AND HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A LOG MANSION.” — KEVIN SMITS

dream particularly well. In fact, their entire business — specializing in building log homes — is based off of people’s continuous desire to have this particular style of house in the mountains.

“Most of our clients build the home to be a second home for the first five to 10 years, and plan to retire in it,” says Karen Wray.

The natural feel of a log home is also an important aspect to these homeowners.

“People who want log homes don’t tend to be super tech-y people who want media rooms and whole-house automation,” she says. “These are people who want the indoors out, and they want the organic nature. They want to feel the logs, and they want real stone, not cultured stone. They want decks and patios, so when they open all their windows and doors, the outside and inside are cohesive.”

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The organic nature of a log home, with natural wood and stone features, adds to a natural feel that is important to many homeowners.

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285 Bridge Street Vail, Colorado 81657 970/476.1987

were cheap and easy to build, with plenty of nearby material.

The first known log structure in the High Country, according to local historian Mary Ellen Gilliland, was a fort-like structure, with residences inside called Fort Mary B. Though the exact origin of the name is unclear, Gilliland says it was likely named after Mary Bigelow, the only woman currently living there at the time.

“There was a group of very hearty and idealistic miners (who) came up in the first summer when gold was discovered in 1869,” she says, “and a group of them decided to winter over.”

This was not a decision taken lightly, as the area was still mostly wilderness, and Colorado hadn’t yet reached statehood.

Nevertheless, the miners built themselves a log structure, and the rest is history.

How Times Change According to Gilliland, historic log cabins tended to be a single room, about 12 feet by 12 feet.

“Any materials that they used had to be either found locally, like trees to be chopped down, or brought in over the high passes,” she says.

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everything back then.

“You have to consider that the first prospectors that came over the pass saw a forest primeval, with huge, huge old-growth trees, and they began cutting them down,” Gilliland says.

“Everything was made of

wood — all the implements in a woman’s kitchen were made of wood, and every product they had, they used in their home and their work was made of wood. Or if it was a metal piece, it had a wood handle.”

What then seemed an

Unlike the early days, when materials had to be found locally or transported over high passes, modern log cabins often can cost more to build nowadays.

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inexhaustible resource proved not to be so, and, nowadays, the log homes that were so cheap and quick to build cost more than a non-log structure.

“I think the log cabin, if you will, has gone away and has been replaced with a log mansion.

The cost of construction with log is higher, so … because land is so pricey in Summit and Eagle counties, you can’t afford to build a small log home anymore. It’s got to be at a size that makes economic sense,” says Kevin Smits.

“It used to be, you went out, and you cleared your lot and used the trees that were on your lot. Now, the true big logs are coming from British Columbia, from Washington state. … They clear-cut the big trees that were there (in Colorado) and the lodgepoles were what grew up.

“The lodgepole doesn’t make for a great log home; it makes for a great telephone pole,” he added with a chuckle.

SOMETHING ABOUT A LOG HOME SUCKS YOU IN AND YOU REALLY DON’T WANT TO LEAVE ” — KAREN WRAY

Natural Appeal Karen Wray understands well the draw of the log cabin, and that’s not just because she sells them for a living. She also lives in one.

“I would say the biggest advantage is really a lifestyle one,” she says. She loves the big open floor plans that encourage common gathering areas. She also likes the fact that she doesn’t feel the need to remodel every few years.

“The timelessness, the durability and just the lifestyle … Every house is like a piece of art,” she says.

Others have felt the appeal of her home as well. She says it’s not unusual for people intending to stay for a short while extending their visits, enjoying the cozy feel of the home.

Whether it’s a group of guests, or just herself at home alone, Wray understands the feeling.

“Something about a log home sucks you in and you really don’t want to leave,” she says. “There’s nothing like sitting by my fire in my log house, looking out the window and watching it snow.”

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INDOOR GARDENING

PRICKLY PERFECT Cacti come in a wide range of shapes and sizes

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exteriors and iconic shapes, cacti are beloved fixtures of the Western landscape. Cactus varieties can range in size from tiny plants that grow well indoors to large, tree-sized plants that reach towering heights.

Generally, cactus varieties thrive in low-water conditions, making them especially suited for desert landscapes, arid climates and some mountain environments.

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Although we don’t see cacti such as the classic western saguaros with arm-like branches growing in the Vail area, smaller cactus varieties such as the prickly pear are more common.

And many more types of cactus grow well indoors in this area’s climate, which makes them a fascinating and easy-care houseplant. Integrating cacti into a Colorado home’s decor can be a great way to connect interior and exterior spaces, as these

plants offer the sense of a subtle Western flair that’s suitable for interior designs seeking to capture southwest modern or mountain modern styles.

CACTUS DÉCOR TRENDS

The classic cactus shape has been cropping up more recently in decor elements ranging from textiles to wallpapers to wall decals, but with these on-trend ideas for integrating

cactus plants into your home’s decor, there’s no need to settle for a substitute when you can have the real, live thing.

Layering in Clear Glass Planters Cacti look great when planted in rocky soil within clear glass containers such as hurricane planters. Choose different types of rocks and soils to highlight the layered effect, but make sure that the cactus is planted toward the

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INTEGRATING CACTI INTO A COLORADO HOME’S DECOR CAN BE A GREAT WAY TO CONNECT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SPACES.

top and in the type of soil that’s most suitable for its growth.

Create one stunning design, or choose three different sized planters for a catchy vignette.

Metallic and Geometric Pots Bronze, gold and copper contrast nicely with the color a cactus provides, so seek out metallic pots as well as those with interesting shapes. Go beyond the norm with geometric pot shapes, which are both eye-catching and stylish. Plus, a cactus in a trendy little pot makes the perfect live gift.

Creative DIY Containers Create your own do-ityourself cactus container with recycled kitchenware and thrift-store finds. If you’ve got a fancy teacup collection hiding somewhere, for example, pull 40

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out a few beautiful pieces, and plant them with small cacti of varying types for a fun display.

Kids also often like to arrange and care for small cactus plants, but be sure to wear gloves while planting to avoid getting pricked by their spines.

The Cactus Showstopper While large cactus plants do not grow naturally outdoors in the Vail-area’s landscape, some bigger cactus varieties will grow well planted in pots indoors. Choose a cactus that’s a few feet tall and that has an iconic shape with arm-like branches, and this amazing plant will stand alone as an integral part of your home’s décor.

Cactus Garden Centerpiece Artfully arrange a collection of tiny cactus plants in a

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container for a table centerpiece.

Plant a dense arrangement in a shallow pot, and choose many different types of cacti to fill it up with interesting textures, colors, and shapes.

CACTUS CARE

Since cactus plants generally survive in low-water conditions, they are almost worry-free as houseplants. In fact, overwatering tends to be the source of their demise. Depending on the size of the plant and on light and temperature conditions, a cactus may only need to be watered once a month in the winter season and 2-3 times a month during warmer months. Place cactus plants in bright, indirect sunlight to avoid sunburn.

Cactus varieties need to be planted in well-drained soil and in containers that allow for drainage. Choose a cactus-specific soil mix made of light, rocky soil.

Plant cacti in planters that have drainage holes in the bottom, or put one plastic pot with drainage holes within a more stylish container. Remember to drain off excess water after watering. As cactus plants grow taller, some larger varieties will need to be staked since their height and size may not be able to support their weight if planted indoors in a pot.

In just a few months, outdoor gardens will require more of your attention, so now is the time to create a cactus design that you can enjoy for all seasons within your home.

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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EAGLE TRAIL EXPANSION Governor lists Eagle to Horn Ranch trail as state priority

by PAM BOYD

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g a p i n g 7- m i l e h o l e in Eagle County’s bike trail system has grabbed the attention of Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and the segment has been listed as one of the state’s priority projects for funding during the year ahead.

Last month, during his State of the State address, Hickenlooper highlighted a list of the state’s highest priority trail projects as part of Colorado the Beautiful’s 16 in 2016 initiative.

The projects represent the state’s 16 most important trail gaps, missing trail segments and not-yet-built trails, and they reach from the Front Range to southwestern Colorado. Hickenlooper’s team says his effort is designed to build upon strong existing support and partnerships to push them to completion.

“We’ve identified projects that will help us fulfill the vision of Colorado the Beautiful and create the kinds of connections that link us to the natural splendor that sets our state apart,” Hickenlooper says.

“We need the kind of outdoor access that more easily brings all of us — especially our young people — into the fresh air and away from indoor distractions.

Getting more Coloradans outdoors more often is good for our health and a refreshing reminder of how fortunate we are to live in Colorado.”

“This program is a good fit for us. It is an effort to close trail gaps … and also fund corridors for movement into ‘vibrant green spaces,’” says Ellie Caryl, program manager for ECO Trails. “This segment is long and this makes a meaningful connection and closes a large gap in our system.”

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Meaningful Connection The 16 in 2016 initiative was created to start a more focused, coordinated conversation to support trails and promote outdoor recreation across Colorado. Moving these projects forward means a better connected network of trails statewide, improved links to expanded outdoor recreational opportunities, safe alternative transportation routes and economic development opportunities for adjacent communities.

The initiative is a key component of Colorado the Beautiful’s broader goal to ensure, within a generation, every Coloradan will live within 10 minutes of a park, trail or “vibrant green space.”

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GETTING MORE COLORADANS OUTDOORS MORE OFTEN IS GOOD FOR OUR HEALTH AND A REFRESHING REMINDER OF HOW FORTUNATE WE ARE TO LIVE IN COLORADO.” — COLORADO GOVERNOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER potential for greater partnerships across all levels of government, nonprofits and the private sector, and the project’s ability to support environmental stewardship. Most of the selected projects have been under development for years and already benefit from local support and partnerships. Some trail projects are larger and will need significant additional investment; others are more localized and need a push to get over the finish line. The 16 in 2016 initiative is intended to focus attention and resources on those projects.

“Being on the list is a leg up in the grant cycle that is coming up,” says Caryl, adding the list represents projects ranging from Front Range urban trails to trails in remote areas. The 16 in 2016 initiative anticipates a total of $30 million in funding from Great Outdoors Colorado (Colorado lottery) with up to $10 million available in 2016.

No new state dollars are tied to the trail initiative, but Great Outdoors Colorado is investing $30 million in trails over the next four years, allocating the first $10

million trail to connections with with other qualifying projects, which are eligible to apply for funding, as well. Additional trails funding is available to eligible entities through other competitive sources, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Department of Local Affairs and Colorado Department of Transportation.

Eagle To Horn Ranch The local trail proposal is a $2 million project that starts at Nogul Gulch and proceeds eastward to

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the Horn Ranch location. The trail is proposed through private land along the corridor.

“We have had conversations with landowners and they are interested in working with us,” says Caryl. “If all the stars align, we could break ground in 2017.”

In addition to getting landowner approval, ECO Trails must also submit a concept paper as the next step in the funding process.

If the project makes it past that review, a full application will follow as the awards will be announced in September.

State Effort To support the advancement of his 16 priority projects, Hickenlooper says he will create an interagency council comprised of relevant state agencies and offices. The council will ensure appropriate coordination occurs across state government to promote trail projects and outdoor

recreation, and work closely with the newly formed Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry and the Colorado Pedals Project.

The initiative is only the first step in a public process to develop a statewide plan for trails. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is undertaking a strategic planning effort for their Trails Program that will set values and goals for expanding and maintaining recreational trails across Colorado. Additionally, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will publish a statewide trail map this spring, making it easier for Coloradans to plan and experience an outdoor recreational activity.

A list of the 16 trail projects identified in the 16 in 2016 initiative is available on the Colorado the Beautiful page of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources website.

The list includes a brief summary of each proposal and a map locating each project.

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expansion in Eagle is good news for bikers everywhere. With plenty of local trails, as well as a BMX track, biking is an integral part of the local culture.

vail valley home : What are people moving to Eagle looking for? kim bradley : Eagle has so much to offer — that’s why people are settling here. Whether you want to be mountain biking, working out at the gym, golfing, on the river, skiing of course… whatever you’re looking for, it’s here. I can’t think of anything that we don’t have.

It also appeals to a broader population, from the country club set to river rats. In the past few years, we’ve seen a lot of destination visitors settling in Eagle. Some like the milder climate, others like the family feel. vvh :

Is biking a big part of the culture?

kb : When you drive past the elementary school and you can’t even see the front lawn because it’s covered with bikes — that paints a picture. And none of them are locked up, either, which paints another picture.

Our community is connected by trails, both paved and offpaved trails. It is a part of our culture, whether you’re just riding a cruiser to the Thursdaynight concert or you’re a hardcore biker on the trails.

vvh :

What’s something most people don’t know about Eagle?

kb : Though most of the trails in Eagle Ranch close for elk migration, the Haymaker Trail and the Pole and Ice Rink Trail are open year-round. vvh :

What do you like about the downvalley neighborhoods?

kb : It’s a community that wants to see everyone succeed.

Though it’s changing a little with grandparents following their adult children out here, valley-wide, most of us don’t have families here. But we act as families. My kids are taken care of if we’re not around.

Everything is taken care of for you by the community.

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VAIL LOOKS TO CHAMONIX Project aims to provide affordable housing for local workers and their families

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Chamonix Road in West Vail has long been intended for housing in Vail. The time to build appears to be drawing near.

The Chamonix property, a 3.6-acre parcel roughly behind

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the West Vail fire station, is widely viewed as the town’s last chance to build housing for longterm local residents — ideally, those with families — who are seen as future community leaders, people who keep the town vibrant during the months when fewer visitors aren’t around.

The parcel was acquired in the early 2000s, for what today seems an incredible bargain — $2.5 million — with the town's Design Review Board and Planning and Environmental Commission each reviewing plans “four or five times” over the years. The Vail Town Council began discussing the project in earnest in December.

“The ball’s in our hands now,” says Vail Mayor Dave Chapin. “This is a great opportunity for our citizens.”

A latest proposal is to start work on access and underground utilities on the site as soon as April, with construction on the first units beginning as early as this summer.

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CHAMONIX FACTS: • The site is at 2310 Chamonix Road, roughly behind the West Vail fire station.

• The site is 3.6 acres.

• The town purchased the property in the early 2000s for $2.5 million.

• Plans — which are still preliminary — call for about 50 for-sale units.

• Construction on access and utilities could begin in April.

THE BALL’S IN OUR HANDS NOW. THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR CITIZENS.” — VAIL MAYOR DAVE CHAPIN

'It's a choice to live here' Vail residents, not surprisingly, have been showing intense interest at recent council meetings and open houses. East Vail resident Brian Rodine, for example, who with his fiancee has rented in town for the past five years, says while many of his friends are moving out of Vail, he and his bride-to-be would prefer to stay in town.

“It would be nicer to see the same faces day-in and day-out,” Rodine says. “We like our short commute; we like biking and riding buses around town.”

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Nina Landes, who with her husband — but no kids — has lived in the valley for about 15 years, agrees. She encourages the council to build at least some two-bedroom units, and to focus on both parking and storage.

Elyse Howard, who lives with

her husband and their two sons, says she wants the council to remember just what they’re selling when it comes time to find buyers for whatever is eventually built.

“Don’t lose sight of the fact that it’s in Vail,” Howard says.

“It’s a choice to live here.”

And Ali Katz says she’d love to have a place in Vail for her family. Katz, her husband and their two sons live in Edwards now, she says, but the family spends “every day off” in Vail," and many people she talks with in Edwards share that feeling.

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“People want to come back to Vail,” Katz says. “We pretend we live in Vail, but we sleep in Edwards.”

How many units?

With Chamonix now on the front burner, council members now have some big decisions to make. At the top of their list is just how many units will be built on the site. A 2009 plan calls for 58 units — others have proposed nearly 80 units —

but council members in 2014 decided that fewer units would be better, in order to build bigger homes and provide more open space, parking and storage.

The current, tentative plan calls for about 50 units in five duplex buildings, 19 townhome units and a yetto-be-determined number of condominiums. Each unit would have two enclosed parking spaces, with the duplex units getting one more outdoor

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parking space. The site could hold more units, but keeping the unit count relatively low provides enough room for parking and storage, things current residents of Vail’s existing affordable housing inventory have said they want.

How much will they cost?

Price points for the new units remain to be determined, as well.

Chris Neuswanger, a mortgage broker with Avon-based Macro Financial Group, helped buyers years ago get into the inexpensive condo units at the Vail Commons project above City Market; in fact, he helped create new rules that allowed those mortgages to be purchased by Fannie Mae, the nation’s largest mortgage re-purchaser. He says the repurchase of mortgages by both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, both federally-chartered and backed, is essential for lenders to keep making loans, but those organizations’ rules can be stiff.

Fannie Mae only buys mortgages for properties that come with rock-solid appraisals, for example and, in turn, home appraisals are based in large part on the sales and values of comparable homes in the area.

Deed-restricted homes have to be compared to other homes that are similarly restricted, he adds, and that's no easy task.

Keeping prices relatively low for buyers at Chamonix is essential, meanwhile, Neuswanger adds; higher

RESTRICTIONS In order to keep affordable units affordable, the town of Vail has strict contractual restrictions on appreciation and re-sales, including: • A maximum appreciation of 3 percent per year.

• Permitted approval cannot exceed 15 percent of the purchase price in any 10year period.

• Owners must use restricted units as their primary residence.

• Units are re-sold through the town.

prices could create difficulties for buyers, both in getting a mortgage and, later, selling the unit.

Shelter vs. investment Steve Lindstrom, Vail Housing Authority chairman, has praised the council’s work but with a couple of cautions of his own, including the idea that Chamonix will be a good answer to the town’s long-term problem of losing families who move downvalley. Town officials need to convince buyers of something no Vail home buyer has ever thought, however, he says.

“We need to look at housing as shelter,” Lindstrom says. “We should sell this as something besides an investment opportunity.”

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schedule, and I worked closely with the owners and contractors to make this tight deadline a reality,” she says.

Open it up The clients wanted to update and brighten their unit by replacing all the furniture, redesigning the fireplaces and removing a section of interior wall.

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DOWNVALLEY Q&A

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH

Bill Nutkins of NDG Architecture Compiled by KIM FULLER • photos by KIMBERLY GAVIN

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went to architecture school, he said he was sure he would become a chef. Now, he says, he is able to draw creativity from both his cooking hobby and his architecture career.

“I was first introduced to the idea of architecture as a career when one of my high school teachers asked me to help him draw his new home on the lake,” says Nutkins, who is the principal architect of NDG Architecture in Edwards.

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four years ago. It’s a small, independent architecture firm, specializing in resort residential and light commercial.

“Having a combined 18 years of experience in design, NDG is always working towards being creative for every client, and implementing fresh, new design concepts for each project,” explains Nutkins. vail valley home : What makes the NDG Architecture stand out in the valley, and within the overall industry?

bill nutkins : NDG provides a personalized approach to designing each project and working with each client. With larger firms, a client may talk with several different people during the process. With a smaller firm, you can expect one-on-one with the person designing your project.

I try to make all my clients friends and not just another project number. When you are designing residential, it is important to get to know your client — to see how they live their life to be able to design the

best possible house for them.

Sometimes the most insignificant detail can turn into the most important aspect of the design.

NDG does not just design houses — we design homes.

This is a quote from a recent email I received from potential clients after we met and I sent them information: “You have suddenly become our new best friend! Both Mitzi and I LOVE the house photos you sent over. I so appreciate that you obviously listened to what I was trying to articulate during out meeting.”

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vvh: How has architecture evolved in the Vail Valley since you started NDG? bn : Ten years ago everybody thought the Vail Valley was immune to the economic downturn, and the trend was 10,000-plus square-foot homes.

After 2008, construction slowed down almost to a halt. Today, and over the last few years, people have started re-investing in real estate. Sometimes this means remodels, sometimes new construction, and even full tear downs with rebuilds.

With this new insurgency of real estate development has come a change in the style of architecture people want.

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contemporary urban industrial — taking twist on the mountain style of architectures, using traditional materials, but incorporating clean lines, large areas of glass, diverse materials like metal panels, and introducing steel details.

vvh : How does NDG Architecture implement emerging ideas that are big within the architecture world? bn : NDG takes effort in researching and keeping up to date with trends in new design ideas and technologies within the industry. Continuing education, seminar events, and product demonstrations are an important part of our profession and the industry as a whole.

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vvh: What are the biggest challenges you run into during a project, and how do you overcome them? bn : Timing can be one of the biggest challenges on a project.

Sometimes clients do not realize the design process takes time, and when you’re dealing with community design review boards, that time can be extended longer than expected. Other timing factors include unexpected site conditions, changes in financial situations, or plain indecision.

Overcoming timing challenges is patience. Patience with the design review boards, the clients, and the process. It’s important for everybody to be on the same page. Initial meetings are very important.

vvh : Anything else you would like to add about the industry? bn : In the recent past, architects haven’t been seen as the master creators they once were, but over the last 10 to 15 years the profession has started rising again. Having a high-profile architect design your house or building can make a whole project. Sometimes being an architect is not glorifying, but 76

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the best part of what I do is when, at the end of a project, the client comes to me and says their new home is better than they could ever have imagined.

Dedicated to being a cut above.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP

A perfect fit for everyone Fractional home ownership has many advantages that can suit your needs

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is not your grandparents' timeshare anymore.

Today’s fractional ownership is a sophisticated, five-star lifestyle choice that gives you a deeded real estate asset — but, oh so much more.

With the fast-paced, jam-packed schedules of today’s families and busy professionals — and research showing vacation homes being enjoyed by owners only two to six weeks a year — the luxury of

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lock-and-leave ease, expansive amenities, extraordinary interiors and location, fractional homes are an ownership position more and more people are turning to.

“Many of the people who choose to purchase fractional property have a difficult time justifying spending a large amount of money on a home they will only be able to spend a few weeks a year enjoying," says Janet Boeser, a fractional ownership specialist at Slifer Smith &

Frampton Real Estate. "They have work obligations and children’s schedules to accommodate, and they don’t want to spend their precious time on second-home ownership responsibilities; and, fractional ownership is an incentive for active families to actually use their vacation time.”

'Welcoming, inviting, homey' “Initially we were thinking of purchasing a second home, but after we saw what was offered

(in local fractional homes) in so many aspects, we were sold.

The convenience of having one’s own place with adequate living space and accommodating family and friends, without hassle and responsibility of managing one’s own property was/is very attractive to us. It is so nice to walk into your beautiful home, enjoy all of the amenities, and then, when leaving, just close the door and not worry about anything, is perfect for us," says

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ELKHORN LODGE #303

ELKHORN LODGE #402

2 beds • 2.75 baths • 1327 SF • $1,285,000 • ElkhornLodge303.com

2 beds • 2.75 baths • 1327 SF • $1,150,000 • ElkhornLodge402.com

Designer Furnished | ski-in/out | southern and western views | offered furnished

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

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ELKHORN LODGE #404

76 HOLDEN ROAD

3 beds + loft • 3 baths • 2425 SF • $2,349,000 • ElkhornLodge404.com

5 beds • 7 baths • 5072 SF • $3,950,000 • 76HoldenRoad.com

Fourth floor penthouse | floor to ceiling windows | ski-in/out | second living area | offered furnished

180 degree views | private homesite | mother-in law suite | recently updated | offered furnished

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BEAVER CREEK

Co-listed with Kraig Forbes

BEAVER CREEK LODGE #510

ELKHORN LODGE #305

4 beds • 4 baths • 2845 SF • $3,285,000 • BeaverCreekLodge510.com

Studio + loft • 2 full baths • 804 SF • $599,000 • ElkhornLodge305.com

Complete remodel | Heated deck with fire pit | superb ski slope views | natural stone finishes

Ski slope views | ski-in / ski-out access | heated underground parking | ski locker

“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

Kevin M. Kenney Broker Associate o: 970.748.5104 c: 970.331.6037 Kevin.Kenney@sothebysrealty.com www.livsothebysrealty.com

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

TIMBERS BACHELOR GULCH

Located at the base of Bachelor Gulch Express chairlift, the Timbers Bachelor Gulch offers luxury residences with an amenities package unmatched by any other residence club. Owners are pampered by twice-daily housekeeping, ski valet, personal concierge, complimentary daily lift tickets, preferred greens fees at Red Sky Ranch, and use of The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch spa and amenities.

'Perfect for us' The grace in which contemporary fractional properties makes luxurious living with state-of-theart amenities and personal service a standard provides an ease of mind when vacation time rolls around — you know the benchmark of excellence to expect, and you know you are making valuable use of your time.

“We tended to always come to Beaver Creek at the same time each year, and we always struggled with trying to rent a decent place and were often disappointed. Buying a fractional home allowed us to stay in a place we loved; we face the mountain we love; and we are assured of having the weeks we want each year," say fractional owners Barbara and Nelson.

"We love the friendly, helpful staff who welcome us like family each year every time we return. We considered buying whole ownership for years but this has turned out to be so much better and much less expensive. Since we can only be in Colorado three or four weeks a year, this is perfect for us.”

THE RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB, VAIL Located in Lionshead ownership offers you a second home that spoils you so you can enjoy your vacation. Twice-daily housekeeping, concierge services, slope side ski storage are a few of The Ritz-Carlton legendary 5-star service and amenities offered to owners. Owners who want to have the ability to travel the world can do The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Vailso through five Lionshead unique reciprocity 728 West Circle,systems. #429

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an Indiana physician who owns multiple shares. "Having a front desk and concierge service is very helpful, and the feel of our complex is welcoming, inviting, homey and a place we want to call ‘home.’ With a husband that puts in numerous hours at work, having this home ‘forces’ us to actually take a vacation — and that is much appreciated.”

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FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the Vail Board of Realtors

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET Residences: 391 Priced from $1,500 to $1.445 million PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2015 Residences: 165 Priced from $2,000 to $512,000 PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2014 Residences: 116 Priced from $1,000 to $830,000

'Variety keeps life exciting' Another plus for owners is the range of flexibility fractional ownerships offer for national or worldwide travel; and you can arrive with confidence regarding the level of excellence that can be assured.

“We love the diversity of our investment dollars, which lets us enjoy a multitude of exotic locations around the world," says another fractional owner, D.S., from Chicago. "We enjoy seeing sights and tasting foods from many locations. We own 24 weeks, which allows us to also bank weeks for points and use that on the hotel side when we are traveling overseas.

The variety keeps life exciting

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Manor Vail Residence 251

This Platinum Rated 2 bedroom, 3 bath condominium is just 50 yards from the Golden Peak base area and Children’s Ski School. It’s adjacent to Vail Village, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Gerald Ford Amphitheater. Offered furnished for $1,795,000

and lets us see our world on our terms. Also, the ability to maintain a level of quality that meets our standards — every time — is very important.”

"This is an investment in memories that can be passed down to my kids," add another fractional owner, Rob B.. I like that there are no surprises that could potentially put a black cloud on my vacation experience. I know exactly what I can expect; and I like the flexibility to rent, trade and use other properties throughout the United States and the world.”

'Different programs available' Terry Krueger, Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate fractional ownership specialist says fractional ownership is often a stepping stone to fulltime vacation home ownership.

"This is the perfect opportunity to experience the Vail Valley and determine where and what you really

With fractional ownership often comes amenities of a large hotel or private home, including front desk concierge service or a wine cellar.

like," Krueger says. "A common scenario is: A family purchases a fractional ownership in a specific location with the program they like. As the children grow up and leave home and the parents get closer to retirement their schedule opens up, they have more free time, and their needs change. They then entertain this idea of a full-time home in the area they know and love.”

Krueger also says there are numerous and varied programs with each individual complex based on the amount of time desired, the number of weeks preferred, specific weeks chosen.

“Not only is the place and location important," she adds, "but the buyer needs to be educated on the different programs available and what best suits the specific needs of the buyer.”

One Arrowhead Place A304 – SOLD Lodge at Brookside #209 – SOLD Bill Wilto O: 970-766-7355 C: 970-390-5323 wilto@vail.net VAIL VALLEY

0056 Edwards Village Blvd., Suite 214 • Edwards, CO 81632 Each office independently owned and operated.

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HIGHLANDS SLOPESIDE #209 | BEAVER CREEK Ski-in/ski-out condominium located on Beaver Creek Mountain. The large living and dining area is perfect for entertaining family and friends. As well, the comfortable balcony is ideal for your morning coffee, afternoon cocktails and evening barbeques.

After a great day on the slopes relax in the heated pool and hot tubs. Amenities: ski room, common great room, exercise room, underground heated parking and more.

Shuttle service throughout resort. The perfect 2nd home or investment property. Great Value in a Great Location!

$1,720,000 furnished.

For additional information go to www.HighlandsSlopeside-209.com.

5137 MAIN GORE DRIVE | EAST VAIL Remodeled, 5 bedroom home, with high-end finishes throughout. Vaulted, knotty pine wood ceilings, hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling moss rock fireplace. Kitchen has new cabinets, high-end appliances, granite countertops and in-floor radiant heat. The open living, dining and kitchen area is great for group gatherings and there is a large deck that has a hot tub; making it equally great for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful mountain setting. There is a large master bedroom suite on the upper level and a 2nd master bedroom and loft that could be used as an office/den. You won’t want to miss the large attic that has been converted into the perfect place for your ski and snowboard storage and maintenance area. The other 3 bedrooms, along with the 3rd bathroom and a large multipurpose room, are located on the main level. A true mountain retreat!

$1,590,000 furnished.

For additional information go to www.5137MainGoreDr.CBRB.com.

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FALL RIDGE #302 | VAIL GOLF COURSE Easy access to Vail Village from this 2 bedroom and 2 bath Fall Ridge condominium. Located across from the 1st tee of Vail’s 18-hole Golf Course and only 1.5 miles from Vail Village.

This condo has a comfortable and spacious floor plan with south facing views. There is a wood burning fireplace in the living area and 2 private and quiet balconies for enjoying the mountains. The kitchen has been remodeled with upgraded cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliances and both bathrooms have been upgraded. Amenities: outdoor swimming pool during the summer months, indoor hot tub, storage locker, ski locker, separate owner’s as well as renter’s garage parking levels and on site management. Located on the Town of Vail free bus route with a quick ride to Vail Village. Good rental potential.

$674,000 furnished.

For additional information go to www.FallRidge-302.CBRB.com.

Kathy Cole and Krista Behr

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182 West Meadow Drive, Vail Village 6 BEDROOM | 7.5 BATH | $15,800,000 A modern European Chalet that highlights its surroundings, using contemporary designs and natural materials. This property has the best year round experience in Vail Village with Gore Creek frontage, mountain views, a private driveway and a creative design.

This home boasts a riverside hot tub and a second living area complete with a bar and media center. Offered fully furnished.

We have a proven 5 factor system to identify residences that feature both high revenue and low cost of ownership; offering our clients the best Vail home experience possible. If you are considering buying or selling please contact us today for a personal consultation and to learn more about our 5 factor system.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

VAIL MOUNTAIN LODGE 352 EAST MEADOW DRIVE • VAIL VILL AGE

Living Large Fractional ownership in Vail Village offers the best of both worlds

by KATHY FILGO • photos provided by CHRISTIANIA REALTY

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any standards, is an exceptional location.

Winters provide the best skiing in the world and summers the most glorious of settings on earth. It is a privilege to live in Vail Village, a town that has been a prized locale for both year-round and vacation homeowners alike.

The high value placed on Vail as a destination makes it impossible to find a home that meets your discerning taste and the amenities you and your family desire. Fortunately, there is an ideal solution that can meet all of your needs: Vail Mountain Lodge, the boutique fractional ownership located next to the flowing Gore Creek, is in an enviable location where all of the activities of Vail can be enjoyed.

Average second-home owners spend 22 nights a year in their Vail home — yet they have the additional responsibilities and expenses of home ownership.

At Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa, this is all taken care of for you. A staff stands by 24 hours a day to see to your every need.

Ownership includes access to an 18,000-square-foot, completeservice athletic club with more than 40 classes weekly, including yoga, spin, stretching, Pilates and TRX. You also will have access to a spa with a nail and hair salon; on-site Terra Bistro Restaurant, along with room service; two large outdoor hot tubs; use of the pool at the Antlers at Vail; snow gear storage at either Gondola One or Golden Peak; and daily housekeeping.

At the Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa you will always be ready

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10 REASONS TO OWN A RESIDENCE AT THE VAIL MOUNTAIN LODGE AND SPA 1. Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa is a boutique fractional ownership opportunity in Vail Village that is customized to meet your needs.

2. Enjoy one of seven luxurious, two- or three-bedroom residences, an exceptional full service spa, 18,000-squarefoot Vail Athletic Club and the renowned Terra Bistro Restaurant.

3. Own the same period of time every year in the same residence.

4. Fractional ownership is much more affordable than owning a property of comparable q uality in the Vail Village.

5. Real estate in Vail Village has a history of showing strong value appreciation over the years.

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6. In addition to superior accommodations and amenities unavailable in similar types of real estate, you will also enjoy concierge service, shuttle transportation, room service and daily maid service.

• Boutique fractional ownership property • Conveniently located in Vail Village

7. Location, location, location — you are just steps away from the excitement, activities, shopping and events that Vail Village has to offer.

8. Store all of your ski and sports gear at the property and have it waiting your arrival. It will be delivered to the base of the mountain at your request so you never have to carry equipment or walk in ski boots.

9. Be a real estate owner in the No. 1 ski resort in the country with options to rent your investment or exchange it through a partnership with 3rdhome.com.

10. Purchase property at the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa with pricing beginning at 175K. There has never been a better opportunity to own in the heart of Vail Village.

• 2 or 3 bedrooms available • 18,000 sq. ft. athletic club and spa

for a new adventure every day; or it will provide you a peaceful place to relax while enjoying a beverage of your choice.

This exquisite boutique hotel provides the dreamy mountain escape you desire; the same condominium is deeded and ready for your return year after year.

Should you decide that a change is in order, the

value includes an exceptionally convenient exchange program, 3RD HOME, which provides access to luxury properties all over the world.

Vail Mountain Lodge and Spa could be exactly the opportunity that fits the needs of you and your family.

Contact Chadd Ziegler for more information about how this Vail Village property fits into your lifestyle.

• Terra Bistro Restaurant onsite / room service available • 6 weeks — 3 fixed and 3 floating • Prices begin at $175,000

LISTING AGENT CHADD ZIEGLER Christiania Realty 970.445.0122 chaddziegler@gmail.com www.zieglerrealestate.com

PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

SOL AR I S R ES IDE NCES / VAIL

Life at the center of everything Experience the ultimate in indulgence

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developers was to create a proper town center where everything happening in it and around it, a center that charmed the community with its Bavarian style with an allure of experiences and beauty that was irresistible to guests, residents and locals alike.

Solaris — Greek for "of the sun" — infers the center on an orbiting system with many planets captivated by its magnetic force.

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to its name. The luxury, amenities and splendor of Solaris have certainly created a center of the cosmos to which all are drawn.

The convenience of having the best skiing in the universe just walking distance from the front door is only the beginning.

All within Solaris’ orbit Half an acre of Solaris' terraced "streets" weave their way around the ice skating rink — a delight to skaters and audience alike.

BOL, an extravagant bowling

alley, is a popular gathering spot for hours of fun, and the on-site cinema, CinéBistro, creates a total experience fit for the movie stars on the screen. And speaking of celebrities, the renowned, five-star Japanese restaurant, owned by celebrity chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, will bestow a plethora of culinary delights to match the most discerning of connoisseurs.

The heart of the Solaris experience is to provide the ultimate in indulgence — and they are committed to exceeding expectations.

The 79 Solaris residences enjoy such extravagances as 24-hour front desk service; personal assistance service; shuttle to locations like Golden Peak and Lionshead; ski valet service; Gondola One slope-side ski storage; private spa, heated indoor pool and hot tub; fitness and exercise facility; childcare; catering; air-conditioning; twice-daily housekeeping; and that is just a start.

Step inside your magnificent Penthouse at Unit #HE and you are, yet again, embraced in

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by KATHY FILGO

PROPERTY PROFILE PENTHOUSE #HE • 4,175 square feet • 5 bedrooms plus loft; 5 bathrooms • 2 heated garage parking spaces • Mountain views from every room • Walk to slopes • Fully furnished • $15 million

ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONAL SOLARIS PROPERTIES: UNIT #7A W • 2,881 square feet • 4 bedrooms plus den; 5 bathrooms • 1 heated garage parking space • Mountain views • Exceptional rental history • $7.55 million PENTHOUSE #FW • 2,357 square feet • 3 bedrooms plus den; 3 bathrooms • 1 heated garage parking space • Western views • Exceptional rental history • $5.695 million

LISTING AGENT THE STOCKTON GROUP LIV Sotheby’s International Realty 970.470.6212 tsg@livsothebysrealty.com

fluxury. Located on the eastern end of Solaris, your home is delightfully private. Vail Mountain views are yours from every room, bathed in natural light.

Room to spread out Flawlessly decorated, with extensive custom finishes, this penthouse is the perfect size to host family and friends under one roof. Your two-level home boasts two living spaces providing enough comfortable room for everyone to spread out. The double-height great room and

master suite create depth and elegance and are beautifully scaled to provide a welcoming ambiance that permeates your entire home.

Watch the sun come up over a cup of morning coffee from your private deck; lunch overlooking the bustling, exciting activities of Vail Village; or, over a glass of wine, watch skiers making their last run of the day descend the mountain ready to engage in all of Vail's nighttime action.

Poised and ready Located in the center of Vail

Village, Solaris leaves residents poised and ready for any adventure.

Everything that is needed to create lifelong memories beyond compare is just outside your front door. If you are looking for an inimitable experience — one that brings an enviable lifestyle available to but a few — look no further than Solaris. Penthouse #HE places its residents at the center of that Vail lifestyle — and that feels like being at the center of the universe.

Contact The Stockton Group for information and your personal showing.

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Wine room by Beck Building.

IN VINO VERITAS Wine rooms trend away from Old World to contemporary B Y K I M B E R LY N I C O L E T T I

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istorians have traced the allure of wine back to 7000 B.C. in China. The oldest winery — to date — is in an Armenian cave dating back to 4100 B.C. Yet, learning about, and collecting, vast amounts of wine has become highly fashionable only in the last 15 or so years, says Doug DeChant, president of Shepherd Resources, Inc. AIA Architects in Edwards.

Most wine aficionados enjoy the rich history of wine as much as they savor the aroma, taste and relaxation the elixir brings. Learning such details as how people considered wine safer to drink than water in the late 1300s as the Black Plague swept through Europe and Asia; how the French have considered winemaking an art for more than two thousand years; how monks protected wine-making knowledge during the turbulent Middle Ages until the French Revolution led to the confiscation of Church-owned vineyards; and how laws considered taking vines from a

specific region stealing fuels wine enthusiasts’ passion for literally tasting history.

These days, books like “Wine Wars” by Mike Veseth claim that globalization, which is flooding the market with an array of varieties and branded products like Charles Shaw, sold in Trader Joe’s, threaten to “dumb down” wine unless enthusiasts fight to save “wine’s soul.”

But whether wine lovers collect rare varieties to preserve the soul of wine or they simply indulgently sip great reds and whites, most need proper storage space, which is where wine rooms come into play.

U NCO RKI NG N EW TR E N DS Though many Vail Valley residents possess some type of storage for wine, usually the most extensive wine rooms are found in second homes.

Rooms range from holding hundreds of bottles to thousands; DeChant has built a wine room for 5,000 to 6,000 bottles. Fortunately,

companies have devised electronic tracking and retrieving systems, which deliver a specific wine with a touch of a finger and even alert owners when a bottle mysteriously goes missing, which is important if you happen to be the proud owner of an 1869 Lafite-Rothschile, which sold in 2010 for $230,000. In addition, wine apps help organize collections by factors like vintage date, grapes, life cycles and tasting notes.

Though some homeowners still desire Old World styled wine rooms complete with seating, the majority are building rooms for storage only, says Robyn Boylan, marketing assistant for Beck Building in Vail, particularly since the advent of electronic systems, which hold more bottles in an organized fashion.

“Homeowners are (trending toward) simple and contemporary,” says Dan Higbee, senior designer of California Closets in Edwards.

However, simple doesn’t mean boring. He designed a “showcase, a piece of art” for an Aspen Glen client using various acrylic, high-

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"HOMEOWNERS ARE (TRENDING TOWARD) SIMPLE AND CONTEMPORARY." — DAN H I G B E E gloss colored drawer faces, floor-to-ceiling partitioned cabinets, tracks underneath shelves to store up to five different sized stemware, stone countertops, and flattering light.

“Incorporating different colors pulls the other colors that are outside of the room into the wine room (so) it feels like part of the home,” Higbee says.

Any time he can, DeChant incorporates wine rooms with the architecture.

For example, he designed a wine room contained within a plaster cylinder, with stairs winding down the curve to the room. Within the cylinder, he embedded round clay “holes” in simple geometric patterns. The ceiling of the wine room, which he built flush with the wooden floor of the home’s main entrance, glowed with more than a dozen 4-inch, round glass billets, illuminating the entrance. Inside the wine room, two large log beams crossed one another, supporting a metal chandelier.

Lalique glass placed in the walls of the wine room further accentuated the design. Wine racks included custom formed, hexagonal clay tiles embedded in the plaster for specialty bottles.

'ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE HOME Similarly, Dallas Lyon, owner of Lyon Design Group in Edwards, designed plans for a Red Sky home in which the entire wall leading downstairs was all glass, so guests could view the entire wine collection. Another project in Singletree focused on large glass walls with metal bottle racks, which displayed bottles horizontally for easy identification.

“People want to be more experiential … (by) walking a guest down through an architectural passage, and choosing the right wine for the evening,” DeChant says, “and then returning to another beautiful part of the home.”

In the name of ultra-experiential, DeChant worked with a renowned CEO who wanted a wine room located a couple steps down from the living room, which was fine with his wife.

But when the eccentric CEO dreamt up a scheme to add a trap door in the wine room’s floor that would lead to the basement, where he could take another route into the living room to “reappear,” his wife put the silly stamp on his plans, so out went the trap door idea.

Currently, DeChant is working on an approximately 7-foot high, 7-foot long, 2-foot 90

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Wine rooms can be integrated into the home with drama and style, as in these designed by Shepherd Resources, Inc, AIA Architects.

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"PEOPLE WANT TO BE MORE EXPERIENTIAL … (BY) WALKING A GUEST DOWN THROUGH AN ARCHITECTURAL PASSAGE, AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT WINE FOR THE EVENING, AND THEN RETURNING TO ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PART OF THE HOME." — DOUGLAS DECHANT

thick glass wine display case, in which dining room guests will be able to view all four sides of wines stacked two bottles deep. But perhaps the most unique aspect of the glass display is its disappearing act: With a push of a button, the entire glass case descends into the basement, becoming flush with the dining room’s wooden floor.

Glass has become a popular material in wine displays because, generally speaking, it’s the wine collections homeowners want to focus on and discuss, as opposed to the actual wine room, DeChant says.

“I think wine takes people places,” DeChant says. “(Hosts) can talk about where the wine originated, appreciate the differences and nuances and savor how it marries with various cuisine.”

A TAS TE O F TH E OLD WO R LD While sleek, contemporary wine rooms currently reign, some homeowners prefer the Old World atmosphere of a wine room, defined by large stone arches, stone or rustic wood flooring and ceilings, use of wine barrels or cork wall patterns, and an impressive, heavy door with ornate metal, sometimes reclaimed from jails century’s past, or other historical landmarks.

“Most people associate wine with Europe,” Lyon says, “so they like that European flair.

More traditionalists still occasionally request tables and chairs in their wine room, but the 55-60 degree temperature, lack of sunlight and extra humidity doesn’t support an entirely relaxing experience. Still, some opt for such hosting — they just dress warmly, Boylan says.

“It’s such a specialty room, you can do whatever … make it fun and very user-friendly.”

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Welcome to the Vail Valley Vail Board of REALTORS® welcomes new association executive

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wilderness and snowtopped mountains are the beautiful scenery in the Vail Valley. This gigantic outdoor playground that we are fortunate to call home is warmly welcoming a new energetic leader to be part of our community and association.

Vail Board of REALTORS® welcomes Mark Bergman as our new association executive.

He was offered the position mid-January, with a start date of February 1st. Packing up and heading west to the Rocky Mountains, he started a new chapter in his story.

This adventure began with a 2,000-mile road trip traveling across the United States from Saratoga Springs, New York in three days to begin the new job and establish a new place to call home.

Knowledge and leadership A background in real estate and experience with many nonprofits are some of the areas of expertise Bergman brings to the Vail Board of REALTORS®. He's been part of New York State’s Warren County and Greater Capital Region REALTOR® communities for nearly14 years.

"I am excited to begin a new phase of my career transitioning from real estate sales to leading a professional association in one of the most beautiful parts of our country," Bergman says.

Bergman first obtained his real estate license in 2002 after working for a variety of hightech corporations. He worked with several brokerages before opening his own firm based in North Creek, N.Y., where he was instrumental leading a zoning

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law revision that achieved a transfer of local jurisdiction from the Adirondack Park Agency.

“After an extensive nationwide search we are pleased to bring Mark Bergman to the Vail Valley," says Kyle Denton, Vail Board of REALTORS® board chair elect. "His knowledge and experience with associations and Multi List Services at the

local, state and national levels will provide the professional leadership needed to keep the Vail Board of REALTORS® as one of the top REALTOR associations in the nation.”

Bergman has been a big part of association leadership over his many years in the industry: a past president of the Warren County Association of REALTORS®;

a past president of the Warren County MLS; a multiple-term regional VP of the New York State Association of REALTORS®; 2013 REALTOR® of the Year; and treasurer of the Capital Region MLS. He has served in numerous other real estate industry leadership roles and volunteered with a diverse variety of nonprofit organizations.

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that suits me well," Bergman says. "Combining my love of the outdoors and professional leadership is a great match for me.

I'm looking forward to making new friends and becoming active in the local business and nonprofit communities.”

Leadership within the community Bergman has been a leader and volunteer for numerous nonprofit organizations, including the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Habitat for Humanity, The Jimmie Heuga Center and several NPR-affiliated radio stations. He volunteered for many years with the Gore Mountain Ski Patrol and the Johnsburg Emergency Squad, as well.

"I've skied since I was 5. Skiing is my passion. The Vail Valley offers a vibrant outdoor lifestyle

Enthusiasm Marks enthusiasm is welcomed by the team at the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

“We are very excited to have Mark joining our team," says Eileen Duke, Vail Multi List Service board chair. "He brings a lot of knowledge of technology, along with a good sense of humor.”

As a lifelong technologist, Bergman is the first to adopt new technology to enhance his productivity and better serve his client’s interests.

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VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY Berkshire Hathaway Lionshead (970) 476-2482 Berkshire Hathaway - Vail VLG (970) 476-0476

Forsythe Appraisals, Inc. (516) 238-6495

Kim Tofferi, Broker (970) 390-4701

Colorado Mtn & City Homes (303) 841-6618

Four Seasons Realty, LLC (970) 926-5990

King Realty (970) 688-4843

Garton Real Estate (970) 524-4116

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

Colorado Valuation Consultants (303) 238-8626

9 East Realty (970) 949-4986

Berkshire Hathaway - Villa Montane (970) 845-8700

Access Properties of Vail (970) 390-0988

Beth Runyon, Broker (800) 832-3091

Commercial Broker Associates (303) 771-4500

Access Real Estate of Colorado (970) 328-9519

Black Diamond Real Estate LLC (800) 862-5105

CORE Realty Advisors (720) 833-5933

Advantage Real Estate (970) 926-1155

Black Diamond Realty (970) 476-4414

Al Williams Real Estate (970) 471-1200

Bradley & Associates R.E. (720) 733-8888

Alpine Mgmt. & R.E. Services (970) 855-0083

Brandess-Cadmus Real Estate (970) 476-1450

Alpine Real Estate (970) 376-0111

Brian Reske, Broker (317) 374-6700

Alpine Resort Real Estate (970) 845-9599

Brooke Ferris Vail Real Estate (970) 376-0531

Altima Group (970) 390-7020 Angelo's Appraisal (970) 845-5056

Buckner Matthews (970) 331-3377

Antlers At Vail Real Estate (970) 476-2471

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

AP Resort Concepts (970) 390-3703

Byron Vail Homes (267) 799-8301

Appraisal Services of Vail (970) 476-3126

C & B Real Estate Co. (970) 926-8709

ASE Real Estate (970) 328-3792

Carl H. Luppens, Broker (303) 394-1400

Atencio Real Estate (970) 376-6570

Cary Realty (970) 688-1275

Avenue Realty/ Mountain Property (720) 227-5040

CBRE, Inc (970) 446-6903

Backhus & Associates (970) 471-0440

Century 21 Mountain Luxury (970) 333-9318

Barbara Meese Realty Inc (970) 280-5200

Century 21 Mountains (970) 668-2121

Beaver Creek Mgt./CO. Ranch (970) 471-1122

Chateauneuf Realty LLC (970) 479-7333

Bella Vista Properties (970) 331-2115

Cherry Creek Mtn. Properties (970) 459-4019

Belle's Camp Properties (970) 471-4071

Christiania Realty, Inc. (970) 477-7850

Berg Real Estate, Inc. (970) 376-0215

Christine Pearson Real Estate (970) 544-4057

Berkshire Hathaway - BC Lodge (970) 845-8440 Berkshire Hathaway - Eagle Ranch (970) 328-2482 Berkshire Hathaway Edwards (970) 926-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Gypsum (970) 524-1150

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Colorado Appraisal Group (970) 328-1534

Churchill Real Estate Co. (970) 471-0420 Coldwell Banker Commercial Prime Properties (970) 476-2113 Coldwell Banker Devonshire (970) 530-0311 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Property (970) 476-2113

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D. O'Neill Enterprises, Inc. (970) 390-8228 Dalco Realty, Ltd. (970) 328-7272

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

Landreth Companies LLC (970) 361-1800 Legacy Estates (970) 390-7411 Lindvall Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-2695 LIV Sotheby's Int Realty BC (970) 845-0400

Nash-Johnson Associates, Inc. (303) 761-6103 Navarro Lowrey Properties, Inc (970) 390-5302 Nevin Real Estate Group (970) 471-0207 North South Properties Inc (970) 328-6258 One Premier Properties Limited (970) 445-2828 OpenHouse Realty, Inc (800) 944-4983 OpenHouse Realty, Inc (800) 944-4983

Dan Zabel Realty (303) 688-8825

Gore Creek Properties Real Estate (970) 479-2858

LIV Sotheby's Int. RealtyCovered Bridge (970) 476-7944

Danielle Stoltz, Broker (970) 977-0560

Grimaldi International R.E. (970) 926-0029

LIV Sotheby's Int. RealyBridge Street (970) 476-7944

Patricia Nixon RE Sales & Rent (970) 476-7582

LIV Sothebys Intl Realty Edwards (970) 748-5150

Patricia Whetham, Broker (720) 312-2948

Dantas Colorado Properties Havlik Realty, Inc Inc (970) 390-2111 (970) 376-6111 HBM Real Estate Dauphinais Real Estate, Inc. (708) 380-4890 (970) 476-9112 Heather Hutto, Broker Davos Group Vail (970) 260-3779 (970) 376-8245 Heather Stolz, Broker Distinguished Properties (970) 477-0241 Realty Helen M. Gies, Broker (970) 926-3777 (970) 390-3455 DMG Appraisal Services High Country Realty, Inc. (970) 569-3911 (866) 376-8807 Dolce Vita Realty High Life Properties, LLC (970) 331-4807 (970) 926-6097 Donald L. Horst, Broker Highmark Real Estate (970) 471-1737 (970) 343-0703 Double Diamond Real Hoffman West Real Estate Estate (970) 926-6000 (970) 376-7979 Home Buyers Marketing II, Douglas Elliman Real Inc Estate (888) 566-7737 (970) 925-8810 Independence Realty & Driver Development Property (970) 904-5708 (877) 604-9088 Eagle County Assessor J. Krueger and Company (970) 328-8640 (970) 926-1858 EagleVail Realty & J.F. Real Estate Management (970) 904-2002 (970) 331-0387 James Trudeau, Appraiser Ebert Appraisal Services, (970) 390-0961 Inc. Jon Reid Lindner Real (970) 949-9615 Estate Elizabeth D. Macleod, (970) 331-6111 Appraiser Katherine Dodds, Broker (970) 926-7817 (970) 390-8981 Emshwiller Residential R.E. Katherine McCarty, Broker (512) 468-1192 (970) 471-2276 Engel and Volkers Keller Williams Mtn (970) 477-5300 Properties Equitana Realty (970) 476-1600 (970) 328-5455 Keller Williams Mtn Eustaquio Cortina Real Properties Estate (970) 328-2327 (970) 471-0626 Ken Wilson Broker LLC Field of Streams (970) 390-1320 (970) 390-7565

Lodge Real Estate (970) 754-7814 Lynn Gregg (970) 390-0681 Majestic Real Estate (303) 877-5645 Manns and Co Real Estate (303) 842-6288 Mayer Properties, L.L.C. (303) 579-2167 McNeill Property Management (970) 479-6047 Minturn Real Estate & Development (970) 376-2167 Mountain Living Realty (970) 331-9560 Mountain Properties Real Estate (970) 949-5474 Mountain Valley (970) 926-5692 Mountain Valley Property Management (970) 390-9664 Mountain West Appraisal Inc. (970) 704-6171 Mountain West Real Estate (970) 476-0500 My Mountain Realty, LLC (970) 477-1984 NAI Mountain Commercial (970) 476-6415 Nancy F. Maxon, Appraiser (970) 926-2262 Nancy Lipsky & Co (970) 328-5551 Nancy Powell, Broker (970) 376-5833

Parliament Properties (970) 470-2384

Pattison Mountain Properties (970) 476-9124 Peak Service Realty & Mgmt.

(970) 949-4886 Performance Real Estate Solutions (303) 587-3318 Ranch Creek Land Company (970) 390-0830 RE/MAX Vail Valley (970) 766-7355 Resort Development Marketing (970) 376-0708 Resort Real Estate, Inc. (970) 389-8899 Richard Howard, Broker (970) 926-8328 Robert I. Law, Inc. (970) 390-0900 Robert Kendall, Broker (970) 470-3953 Robinson Mitchell & Assoc.

LLC (970) 477-2153 Rocky Mtn. Valuation Services (970) 390-5143 Ron Amass, Broker (970) 390-5827 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 Skihomes.com (512) 740-7762

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VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY SkyHigh Properties (970) 331-1181 Slifer Management Co., Inc. (970) 926-7911 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Arrowhead (970) 926-3000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Avon (970) 845-2000 Slifer Smith & Frampton/BC (970) 949-5811 Slifer Smith & Frampton/BG (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 Slifer Smith & Frampton/LH (970) 479-0245 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ RSR (970) 754-8411 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Solaris (970) 477-5720 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Westin (970) 748-5420 Smith Eaton Real Estate & Prop Management (970) 926-7930

Stockmans Land Exchange (970) 328-7500

Thurston Real Estate (970) 471-3444

Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016

Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898

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

Tim Cashin, Realtor, Inc. (970) 390-8462

Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349

Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125

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

Timbers Real Estate Co - Vail Vail Property Brokerage, Inc Vistar Real Estate, Inc. (970) 477-8030 (970) 476-8850 (970) 476-6223

Susie Huxford, Broker (970) 331-3373

Timbers Real Estate Co- BG (970) 845-2421

Vail Property Sales & Mgmt (970) 926-5252

Walter Realty Group, Inc. (970) 926-5748

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

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

Wells Fargo Bank (303) 329-2129

Terry Krueger, Broker (970) 306-6810

Torrey Tulley Benson, Broker (720) 284-8045

Vail Real Estate and Homes LLC (970) 315-0326

Terry Lamie Broker (970) 390-3305 The Appraisal Camp (970) 471-1438

Solaris Real Estate, LLC (970) 479-6000

The Appraisal Office, Inc. (970) 926-1650

SPI Property Management Inc. (970) 479-5444

The Board of R. E. Appraisers (303) 894-2361

Star of the West LLC (970) 331-1063

The Cascade Team Real Estate (970) 456-8203

Stephen Polston, Broker (888) 566-7737 Steve Hill Mtn. Properties (970) 926-7701 Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066

The Kleimer Company (970) 471-1425 The Mercury Alliance Mtn. Properties (970) 927-3662 The Valley Home Store, LLC (970) 328-8776

Vail Real Estate Center LLC (970) 688-7082

Tri-Star Realty (949) 276-7325

Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek (970) 949-9200

Trombetta Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-1115

Vail Realty/ Vail (970) 476-8800

Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 524-8323 Turner Real Estate Group (970) 926-4910 Two Rivers Village Realty (970) 368-4401 United Country Colorado Mtn Properties (970) 328-6600 Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190 Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333

West Valley Real Estate, LLC (970) 524-0344 Willows Real Estate (970) 476-2233 Wirth Management, Inc (970) 479-1082

Vail Resorts Hospitality Inc (970) 754-5857

Wolf Asset Management Corp (303) 250-5166

Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831

Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226

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XOME, Inc. (303) 915-0612

Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789 Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110 VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970

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Matt Fitzgerald | 970.390.1290, Patrice Ringler | 970.376.7986

$1,695,000 | 4-BEDROOM | 4.5-BATH | 4,048+/- sq.ft.

Rick Pirog | 970.390.0608, John Tyler | 970.904.0355

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East Vail 4501B Spruce Way | $1,370,000 5 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,896 sq. ft.

Steve Michonski, 970-331-4539

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Wildridge 5730 Wildridge Road | $1,295,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,448 sq. ft.

Scott Bandoni, 970-390-9400 Bob Finlay, 970-390-9203

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Gypsum 42 Herons Way | $895,000 5 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,852 sq. ft.

Timm Kluender, 970-471-3472

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Beaver Creek Villa Montane No. 111 | $885,000 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 1,060 sq. ft.

Andrew Keiser, 970-331-4695

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Beaver Creek Pines No. 2 | $1,995,000 4 Bedroom | 5 Bath | 2,142 sq. ft.

Jackie Northrop, 970-390-2315 Page Slevin, 970-390-7443

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Beaver Creek Ironwood No. 7 | $2,425,000 5 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 3,185 sq. ft.

Mark Weinreich, 970-376-3204 Tiffany Weinreich, 970-331-5115

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