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R EAL ESTATE & MOUNTAIN LIFEST YLES | AUGUST 2015

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CORDILLERA: 524 RED DRAW

BACHELOR GULCH: QUARTERMOON #11

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. | $2,995,000 | MLS# 920653 | Co-listed with Pam Horan-Kates.

www.524reddraw.com

Magnificent views of the Gore Range, Vail’s Game Creek Bowl and the adjoining ski slopes highlight this elegant home, all accentuated by perfect ski access and exquisite finishes throughout. Grand, 21’ceilings… two private master suites, and another large en suite bedroom… air conditioning and humidification… elegant, high-tech theater… private and expansive patio… tons of storage… and the list goes on! Custom floorplan lives like a single family home..

4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths. | $3,535,000, BG Club Membership Included | MLS# 923953

www.quartermoon11.com

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VAIL: GROUSE GLEN #11

EAGLEVAIL: 1038A EAGLE DRIVE

A beautiful townhome combined with one of the quietest locations in Vail make for the perfect mountain getaway! Tastefully remodeled in a “mountain modern” design. Private, top floor master suite. Vaulted ceilings. Sun-filled rooms. Expansive windows with mountain views. Super close to popular hiking, biking and snowshoeing, and just minutes to the slopes. Ready to move right in and enjoy. Get ready now for a fun summer in Vail!

3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. | $720,000 | MLS# 923071

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!

www.grouseglenatvail11.vailrealestate.com

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

www.1038eagle.vailrealestate.com

How’s the Market?

Greetings, and welcome to “Summer Vail”! With July now behind us, it’s safe to say that we are off to a solid start, and looking forward to a strong home stretch to the summer season. As of mid-July, year-to-date sales in the Town of Vail were up 6.4%, from $265 million in 2014, to $282M in 2015. While the average sale of $2.185M was relatively unchanged, the median sale had risen 7.8%, from $1.16M to $1.25M. Even more impressive was the average price/square foot, which had bumped up from $851/sf to $925/ sf. Transaction volume has also risen, and is currently running about 8.3% ahead of last year.

What does this mean to you?

While raw statistics don’t tell the whole story, they are indicative of the positive direction of our overall market, and reflect trends that we expect to continue through the end of the year. If you are considering selling, now would be a strategic time to bring your home to market so as to take advantage of these trends. If buying, I encourage you to work diligently with a skilled broker in identifying those opportunities that best meet your family’s needs. And once you find the ideal home, proceed to make an offer. In the current market, there really is no benefit in waiting. Thank you for your interest in the above, and thanks for being here in Vail this summer. Enjoy!

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Shallow Cove by Peter Sculthorpe, Oil on Canvas , 24” x 32”

Beyond Yesterday’s Expectations by Laura Krudener, Mixed media, 48” x 72”

Can I Trust You With My Secret by Yankel Ginzburg, Acrylic on wood, 45” x 25”

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5351 Ferret Lane, #B︱Wildridge

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Ski-In/Ski-Out Near Vail’s Gondola One︱ 332 Mill Creek Circle︱Vail Village Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated. Availability and pricing subject to change.

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WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

OFFICERS CEO TONI PARKER Chair C. ONIE BOLDUC Chair Elect TERRY NOLAN Past Chair MIKE BUDD Secretary MICHAEL ROUTH MLS Director KYLE DENTON Directors VALERIE VALENE CRISSY RUMFORD JAY RAIOLA SCOT T MARINO BETSY LAUGHLIN COREY LAMOTHE Affiliate Liaison DREW WACHTER

The Haerter Residence came from “a dream to create a clean, comfortable, modern, Napa Valleyinspired farmhouse” in Red Canyon.

See “Before and After,” p.52. photo by dan davis , trekker photography.

Vail Board of REALTORS® 2015 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 877.775.5811 Website: www.vbr.net

A O N T H E C OV E R Rustic yet state-of-the-art, this 6,378-square-foot home on 171 acres of land in the Salt Creek Valley, near Eagle, is the epitome of luxury and privacy. See our cover story, “Living well in the modern West,” on p. 74.

Photo courtesy Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate.

s summer heats up, we spend more and more time outdoors. Whether it’s an early morning golf game, a lunch on the patio surrounded by flowers or an evening at Bravo! Vail or Vail International Dance Festival, August is the time to “make hay.” The valley is filled with residents and visitors alike, each looking to make memories and enjoy the Vail Valley life.

One look at the recent market numbers and you’ll discover that the local real estate market is hot, thanks to limited properties and eager buyers. It’s a good time to 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 our REALTORS can help you prioritize your needs, in order to find your best-case scenario.

Vail Daily Magazine Group GM SUSAN LUDLOW Editor WREN BOVA Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD Art Director CARLY ARNOLD Advertising Director - Real Estate ERIC BURGUND Account Director KAREN SUING National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG Ad Services Coordinator KRYSTAL BRUNELL Photo Editor CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT

Enjoy the summer,

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Design Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA Design Team ASHLEY DETMERING, AUSTIN WINTERS, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MALISA SAMSEL, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors KELLI HOLZ, CHRIS FREUD, KIM FULLER, MARTY JONES AND KATHY FILGO

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hateau Penthouse 401 Embracing the ideal Chateau lifestyle, this residence features the most spectacular rooftop terrace in Beaver Creek with flawless mountain views. Featuring 6 bedrooms and 2 stories, this 6,000 sf penthouse exudes meticulous detail and elegance.

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aybreak Ridge

Is the most intriguing European master-piece found in the Vail Valley. This 7 bedroom, 10 bath estate has unrivaled architecture capturing the majestic mountain vistas.

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hateau Lane

Located directly on Chateau Skiway, this magnificent ski-in/skiout estate claims flawless views of the slopes and Beaver Creek’s charming village. With over 10,000 sf, 10 bath residence featuring soaring great room ceilings, formal dining, library, study, indoor/ outdoor swimming pool, and a ski room with perfect access.

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ature pines surround this remarkable home located in Vail’s most desired neighborhood. A short walk to Vail Village, this completely remodeled 5 bedroom, 7 bath residence is a wonderful ski home for a large group. The open floor plan encourages entertaining along with the extensive wine cellar and game room.

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With frontage on Forest Road and Rockledge Road this spectacular contemporary single family home is located steps away from the slopes and is close to the Vail Village. It offers magnificent views in all directions including up...

uxury Condominiums in Vail Village

Gateway Penthouse Vail Village

Manor Vail Vail Village

Arrabelle Penthouse Lionshead

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xclusive Homes Throughout the Vail Valley

199 E. Lakeside Trail Red Sky Ranch

4856 Meadow Lane Vail

453 Holden Road Beaver Creek

1697 Beard Creek Cordillera Valley Club

Barbara Scrivens 970.471.1223 Barbara@ronbyrne.com

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52 44 20 DESIGN & STYLE

Unique finds for the home.

24 FACTS & FIGURES

A quick look at home trends.

44 BIG BLOOMS

52 BEFORE & AFTER

26 FANTASY 18

Are these memorable holes a dream — or nightmare?

34 CANINE COUTURE

Home design with pets in mind.

38 JUST PASSING THROUGH

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In Vail, you really can get there from here … after 2017, that is …

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Extend the life of annual flowers with special care Jon and Bethany Haerter’s remodel opens up the main level of their Edwards residence.

60 FACES & PLACES

Around town at parties, events and more.

66 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

Five questions with Dr. Suzanne Barnes of Eagle Valley Pet Hospital

72 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Live, work and play in ‘downtown’ Edwards.

74 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Rustic yet state-of-theart, this home offers both luxury and privacy.

76 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Lake community offers best option for new home ownership

78 MARKET REPORT

Having patience is essential for a healthy market

84 BUY INTO PREVAIL HISTORY

Century-old Elliott Cabin on the banks of Gore Creek a ‘unique’ opportunity.

90 REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

A selection of some of the best properties on the local market.

96 SERVICE DIRECTORY

An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORS®.

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431 FOREST TRAIL • 6 Beds | 7 Baths + 2 half baths | 10,379 sq. ft.

Exceptional architecture on the golf course; premium craftsmanship, awe-inspiring interiors $3,795,000 Fully Furnished

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

True Colorado Lodge Architecture Surrounded by Open Space $3,595,000 — co-listed with Ed Swinford

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524 RED DRAW • 6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7,695 sq. ft.

Dramatic Colorado ranch architecture, exquisite setting, Old World craftsmanship with New World creature comforts | $2,995,000 — co-listed with Led Gardner

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 | $2,895,000

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

Classic beauty and quality, great views, borders open space, wonderful home for entertaining | $2,885,000

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

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

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46 STAG GULCH • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,338 sq. ft.

Gore Range views, huge master suite, 3+ car garage, close to the gates of The Ranch $2,299,000

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127 WEST TIMBER DRAW • 5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 4,798 sq. ft.

Perfect family home, gorgeous gardens, privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac $1,950,000 Furnished

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

Penthouse-style home, Gore Range views, double lot, stupendous patios & waterfalls $2,395,000 Furnished

2035 CORDILLERA WAY #6 • 4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 5,118 sq. ft.

Newly renovated mountain-contemporary home near Lodge & Spa Back Bowls/NY Mtn. views | $1,550,000

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Panoramic mountain views in a popular enclave, great family home, furnishings available $1,450,000

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

Serene 2.5+ acre site. $307 per square foot – Best value in Cordillera! $2,195,000

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Big mountain views, pond, bordering wildlife corridor, close to gates of The Ranch $2,695,000 — co-listed with Cathy Jones Coburn

Pam Horan-Kates 970.390.0669 • phorankates@slifer.net 40 years in the Vail Valley. 25 years in real estate.

20 years focused on the Cordillera lifestyle.

DESIGN & STYLE

Moroccan Melodies Nasrid wallpaper by F. Schumacher, also available in fabric. Brass side table from Ethan Allen. Metallic platter available through Andl Interiors in Vail.

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ith its captivating colors and patterns, Moroccan designs and home accents are the perfect way to bring a piece of everlasting summer indoors. Think of warm sunsets and jewel tones, accents of glitter and gold, dramatic shapes and layers upon layers. Whether you are simply drawn to the intricate tile work inspired

by Moroccan traditions or you want to live in an ornate Moroccan-themed palace, these exotic designs will keep you warm as the days draw shorter and the nights cooler.

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NORTHWOODS A14 SKI-IN SKI-OUT ELEGANCE

2710 Square Feet | 5 bedroom | 4.5 bathroom

This elegant mountain contemporary, 5 bedroom ski in/ski out Northwoods home was completely rebuilt by Beck Building & JF Enterprise Inc.. Only the highest level of materials and finishes were chosen by the current owners and Greenauer Design Group.

Many standout upgrades have been made to the unit including superior soundproofing. The home includes two master suites and over 580 square feet of decks with views of the Gore Range.

Offered fully furnished at $6,200,000.

Eustaquio Cortina 970.471.0626 | cortina.eustaquio@outlook.com

DESIGN & STYLE

Bookish Delight Carved wood bookcase from Jayson Home.

Golden Age Glamorous gold accent pieces from P. Furniture in Avon

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BROOKE FERRIS Vail Real Estate

970-376-0531 brooke@vail.net

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PRIME LOCATION IN VAIL VILLAGE’S ONLY GATED RESIDENCES

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SKI/ IN –SKI/OUT –WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN SKIING TO YOUR FRONT DOOR!

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NEXT TO GOLDEN PEAK AND THE CHILDREN’S SKI SCHOOL

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NEXT TO THE VAIL GOLF COURSE

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ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE GERALD FORD AMPHITHEATER – ENJOY THE BRAVO MUSIC FESTIVAL

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ELEGANT 3 BEDROOM PROPERTY WITH 1,809 SQUARE FEET

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ALL ON ONE LEVEL – VERY POPULAR

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ROMANTIC WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE

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BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEW IN PEACEFUL SETTING

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SWIMMING POOL, HOT TUB, EXERCISE ROOM, CONCIERGE IN RESIDENCE

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PRIVATE SKI LOCKER, LARGE STORAGE CLOSET, UNDERGROUND PARKING

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MAJOR $ 11 MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION OF EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING TAKING PLACE NOW!

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PRICED AT $4,150,000

OWNING AT NORTHWOODS GIVES YOU THE BEST OF VAIL LIVING!

For quick and lucrative results

www.brookevail.com French, Spanish & English SPOKEN

Ancient Accents Antique teardrop lamp and giltedged mirror from eBay.

Flower Weave

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

Walker Zanger tile available from Select Surfaces in Avon.

2420 COLOROW ROAD WITH 18 + ACRES IS……….

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ONE OF A KIND – NOT YOUR TYPICAL VAIL HOUSE

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PRIVATE – THIS LOT WAS CHOOSEN BY THE DEVELOPER OF COLOROW AND IS THE BEST!

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LARGE – 4,706 SQ.FT. COMPLETE WITH LARGE LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, 5 BEDROOMS

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VAULTED CEILINGS

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UNIQUE SOLARIUM FILLED WITH FLOURISHING FLOWERING PLANTS

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SOLID 18 FT CHERRY WOOD PLANK FLOORING

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ZONING FOR 2 HORSES

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PRIME LOCATION WITH MULTI MILLION DOLLAR VIEWS OF GORE PEAK & NEW YORK MOUNTAIN

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NEAR BEAVER CREEK AND VAIL SKI RESORTS, CORDILLERA GOLF & EQUESTRIAN CENTER

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BLM LAND CONTIGUOUS TO PROPERTY

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PRICED AT $1,625,000

WHEN SHALL WE TOUR THIS EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY?

BROOKE FERRIS Vail Real Estate

970-376-0531 brooke@vail.net

A ONE AND ONLY COUNTRY ESTATE FOR A VERY LUCKY FAMILY

DAWN KYLE Berkshire Hathaway

970-390-9401

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FACTS & FIGURES

India’s richest man built a 27-story home. With six floors dedicated to parking and 400,000 square feet of living space, it requires 600 staff members to maintain it.

WHICH DAY? The day you list your home matters.

Homes listed on Thursday and Friday seem to sell faster and for higher prices.

Homes listed on Sunday get more online views.

THINK SMALL The smallest home in Great Britain measures 10 feet by 6 feet. It was once inhabited by a 6-foot, 3-inch fisherman.

RED RED RED In Scotland, homeowners paint their front door red when they pay off their mortgage.

KEEP IT CLEAN Brass hardware actually disinfects itself. There’s an ionic effect in the metal that is toxic to all kinds of germs and pathogens.

EAGLE COUNTY REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY FOR MAY Best month so far in 2015 Total transactions — 162, up 7 percent from 2014.

Total dollar volume — $160,565,432, up 14 percent from 2014.

Most transactions:

Top dollar Vail Village — $41 million in total sales, or nearly 26 percent of total overall volume.

Eagle — 26 Gypsum — 16

Vail Village — $11 million, top sale price for a single home.

Vail Village — 12 Beaver Creek — 11 Arrowhead — 11 EagleVail — 11

Vail Village — $2,484, top price per square foot, year-to-date, up 18 percent over 2014.

Mountain Star — $5.99 million, top average sale price.

Year-to-date countywide Average transaction — $1,043,201 Median transaction — $550,000 Average price for a single-family home — $1.38 million, up 12 percent over 2014.

Average price for a multi-family home — $1.01 million, up 13 percent over 2014.

Commercial sales 10 transactions in May bring total for 2015 to 61 and more than $57.5 million in volume.

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"IF YOU THINK HIRING A PRO IS EXPENSIVE, WAIT TILL YOU HIRE AN AMATEUR." — PAUL NEAL "RED" ADAIR 24

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SOURCES: NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, COLDWELLBANKER.COM, LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY

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GOLF NEIGHBORHOODS

FANTASY 18 Are these memorable holes a dream — or nightmare?

by CHRIS FREUD

Red Sky Ranch

M

aking this course

was hard. No dirt was moved and no architectural plans consulted, although the designers of these holes are a veritable Who’s Who of the golf world. But how do you put together 18 great holes from all the great golf there is to be had here in the High Country?

This par-71 fantasy course measures 6,623 yards from the tips, though Rory McIlroy might be the only one able to

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play this loop from the back.

Get your ball-retriever because you’re going to need it on this fantasy course.

HOLE NO. 1

Red Sky Ranch, Norman course, No. 1, par-5, 565 yards One of many wonderful things about both courses at Red Sky Ranch is, while located a few miles from Interstate 70 for easy access, they are so far above the freeway all you

have are incredible views.

This is my favorite, and no finer introduction to mountain golf.

“The Shark” gives you plenty of room off the tee for the driver from elevated boxes, though you should watch O.B. right.

Even with an elevated tee shot, this is tough to reach in two shots. The fairway narrows as you approach the green, guarded by a nasty right bunker. If the greens keeper is in a bad mood, he or she will stick the pin back right.

The Vail Valley’s summertime identity is inextricably connected to its beautiful and wild surroundings. Hiking, biking and fishing lure visitors and residents alike. With 14 championship courses, golf is a major player on the outdoor lifestyle front. In High Country Golf, Sports Editor Chris Freud built a course by cherry picking holes from Red Sky Ranch’s two courses, EagleVail Golf Club, Cordillera’s Valley and Summit courses, Sonnenalp Golf Club, Vail Golf Club, Gypsum Creek Golf Course and Eagle Ranch Golf Course. All of these courses, some public and some private or semi-private, are located within established neighborhoods.

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HOLE NO. 2

EagleVail Golf Club, No. 9, par-4, 446 yards “So, where exactly are we going?” is generally the question here.

From the blue tees, a golfer has no view of the fairway of this slight dogleg-right fairway. From the regular whites, there is tease.

The go-for-broke play here is driver just slightly right. We do not encourage that approach as the homeowners who live on the right side of that fairway can probably make their mortgage payments with all the Titlelists, Nikes and other golf balls they find.

Unless you want to add to their collection, using a driver is not a great idea here. Off the tee, you need about 220 yards. That will hit the fairway and get some roll. The hole is downhill all the way, including the green. Running your approach short and left of the green is the insider’s path.

HOLE NO. 3

Cordillera Valley Course, No. 10, par-3, 147 yards First off, we’re really happy that Troon Privé took over the Cordillera complex. The company knows how to run golf courses worldwide.

After two tough ones, we need a little break with a par-3.

Or is it a break?

Sonnenalp Golf Club

JUST IN CASE YOU AREN’T CONVINCED YOU’RE IN THE MOUNTAINS, THIS ONE IS ALL DOWNHILL. TO HIT DRIVER OR NOT? IT IS THE ETERNAL QUESTION.” Do enjoy the lovely view the New York Range at the tee box. While there, check the wind, too, and adjust your club selection accordingly. Anything in the ravine is a goner and with this small green, par is always good and birdies rare.

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Sonnenalp, No. 15, par-4, 385 yards Just in case you aren’t convinced you’re in the mountains, this one is all downhill.

To hit driver or not? It is the eternal question of High Country golf.

It’s so tempting on the hole,

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HOLE NO. 4

which doglegs slightly left to a green, surrounded by ponds and bunkers. Do you go with an iron off the tee to find your happy distance for a tough approach? Or do you let it fly? Oh, let the big dog eat.

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HOLE NO. 5

Gypsum Creek Golf Course

Gypsum Creek Golf Course, par-3, No. 17, 164 yards The signature shot of Eagle County golf is the drop-shot par-3, and this one’s a whopper. This is also your reward for getting off the mesa — Gypsum Creek’s stretch of signature holes — in one piece.

Our advice? Club down.

OK, you didn’t need to be a major winner to know that.

With the drop, this hole plays at least 30 yards shorter than the actual distance. Do make a point of watching the wind, which usually comes from your right — and enjoy the air time.

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HOLE NO. 6

Vail Golf Club

Vail Golf Club, No. 12, par-5, 585 yards Even at 8,150 feet above sea level, and even though you’re probably not playing it from the tips, this is still one long par-5.

This hole is part of the Vail Golf Club’s majestic stretch eastward toward the Gore Range, often snow-capped for most of the season.

The temptation on this hole is to swing out of your shoes on the drive, which inevitably leads to a miss, thus making this a par-7. And do watch out for that tree about 115 yards out. For some reason, that tree always comes into play.

HOLE NO. 7

Cordillera Mountain Course, No. 18, par-4, 501 yards First off, the Cordillera’s Mountain Course is the epitome of mountain golf. All courses around here have elevation change, but they’re mostly going with gravity. Hale Irwin, a CU alum, designed this track with golfers going down and up, which is a lot of fun. This also brings up the concept of really long par-4s here in the High Country.

Yes, it’s the tips, but 501 yards in most places is called a par-5.

The elevated tee shot needs to land between two lakes, and an undulating green makes for some pressure putting at the end of your round with your golf buddies.

Cordillera

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Eagle Ranch, No. 11, par-3, 192 yards In theory, this is a par-3, but Eagle Ranch’s 11th hole is unofficially known as “the shortest par-5 in the county.”

This uphill par-3 has a little bit of bailout space, short and left, but otherwise you’re pretty much dead. Long and/or left leaves you with a downhill bunker shot. Short and right is usually in the creek or the very tall grass.

This green breaks severely as well.

Par is always tremendous, and a birdie should be cause for a day of national celebration.

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HOLE NO. 8

HOLE NO, 9

Red Sky Norman No. 9, 559, par-4 See, we weren’t kidding about crazy-long par-4s.

This is where we express support for USGA’s and PGA’s Tee It Forward Program. Seriously, if you’re playing the tips here you need a 280-yard drive just to reach the fairway. Bomb it 300 and you still have 250 or so to reach the green in regulation. Play the right set of tees for you. What makes this hole fun from the normal tees is the decision-making. Go for it in two to a green guarded by water and a bunker, or lay up?

Take your medicine and lay up, unless you really crush that drive.

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HOLE NO. 10

Red Sky Ranch

EagleVail Golf Club, No. 10, 193 yards OK, this is the exception to the rule where you can go play the back tees. Certainly, when you’re playing there, at least ride up to the blues.

Yes, this would be quite the drop shot. The tips play more like 150 to 160 yards; the regular white tees play like 100. Just get the ball up in the air and let gravity do the rest.

And, if you’re from out of town, go home and brag to friends about how you hit your 7-iron 190 yards— it’s OK to leave out the fact you were hitting off a cliff.

HOLE NO. 11

Sonnenalp, No. 12, par-4, 422 yards OK, here’s the good news: You’ve got an elevated tee shot.

The bad news? There’s a ditch about 300 yards out and the rest of the hole goes upward.

Unless you’re a single-digit handicapper, it’s best to break up this hole. After your drive, first get over the ditch and then go for the green.

Oh, by the way, if you go long on your approach, you’re beached.

Have fun.

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GOING FOR THE GREEN IN TWO IS UNLIKELY, BUT MORE POWER TO YOU IF YOU CAN DO IT.” Eagle Ranch Golf Course

Eagle Ranch, No. 12, par-5, 569 yards Part of Eagle Ranch’s fantastic back nine, this is a great hole in so many ways. No question about it — let the big dog eat on the tee shot. Then the possibilities multiply.

Going for the green in two is unlikely, but more power to you if you can do it. Your second-shot question is, “Do I lay up or go for the second fairway?” Water and tall grasses line the right side of the first fairway and guard the second landing area. Once you’ve reached the other side, more challenges await with bunkers guarding the elevated green, which is tough to stick. Just getting to this green is and accomplishment.

Good luck not three-putting it.

HOLE NO. 13

Vail Golf Club, No. 14, par-4, 400 yards Not that a 400-yard, par-4 is short, but we’re testing your brain on our fantasy back nine.

We want to see you distance on the front. How do you handle thinking your way around a golf course on the back?

With that, we give you Vail’s 14th, a risk-reward hole. Your 34

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drive determines what you will do next because the green is elevated and guarded by Gore Creek. A long iron to this green is generally a bad idea. There’s also the fact it’s a two-tiered putting surface. Note the pin position. Even if you get there in two, if you’re on the wrong level, you’ll be singing “The Three-Putt Bogey Blues.”

HOLE NO. 14

Cordillera Summit Course, No. 12, par-4, 464 yards When Jack Nicklaus dedicated this course, which he designed, he said he could have built it to 8,000 yards. Thankfully he didn’t. The Summit is plenty of golf as it is at more than 9,000 feet above sea level.

You need a long drive here, which has to carry a rock outcropping. The second shot on the par-4 is downhill over a lake.

Like both of the Red Sky courses, you are sitting on top of the world here.

HOLE NO. 15

Gypsum Creek Golf Course, No. 15, par-5, 568 yards Part of the vaunted mesa, a series of desert-style holes at

Gypsum Creek, this is a beast.

Start your tee shot slightly right as the fairway slides from right to left. And, when in doubt, just keep it in play on this hole.

Sagebrush lines the right side of the fairway. Trees and nothing you want lines the left. For your approach, make sure you’re at your happy distance to carry an arroyo onto a short green.

For some reason, this is the No. 2-handicapped hole at Gypsum Creek. For our money, it’s the hardest hole in Eagle County.

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HOLE NO. 16

HOLE NO. 18

EagleVail Golf Club, No. 16, par-4, 318 yards This hole is short, but deadly, and the second of two tricky par-4s with elevated greens, protected by Stone Creek.

You want 200 or so yards off the tee, so using a driver is out. The shortest way to the pin is a fade, but there’s water along the right.

Most try the left side, but still an even lie for your approach shot is rare. Club up for the approach and note the pin position.

EagleVail redid this green during its remodel a few years ago, but it’s still treacherous.

Good luck if the pin is up front.

Red Sky Fazio, No. 17, par-3, 168 yards Time for a knee-knocker late in your round. This is perfectly positioned hole on the Fazio course as your bets with your friends are coming down to the wire — or you’re pursuing the goal of breaking 100, 90 or 80.

It’s an elevated tee shot over water to a two-tiered green. Pick your club and commit to it. And just for fun, there are bunkers short and long.

Eagle Ranch Golf Club, No. 18, par-4, 478 yards Eagle Ranch’s home hole is one of the twins — adjacent long par-4s separated by water — at the Arnold Palmerdesigned course.

There is more fairway out there than it appears from the tee, but water looms right for you, especially if you’re tired and don’t compete your swing.

Your approach is even tougher as right is in the drink and left is “The Valley of Sin,” a very difficult chip onto the green.

Par is always good here.

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make a house a home, especially if pets and their owners are comfortable in a space together.

Slifer Designs design associate Oceania Gardarian, a dog lover who has been with Slifer for four years, says there are a lot of products in the design world that are pet friendly, including simple solutions like slipcover upholstery, and carpet that is resistant to “accidents.”

Depending on the pet, explains Worth Interiors design director, Vicki Glotzer, you might want to consider furniture layout and space to create enough room to play. Too much furniture can crowd a room and make it less comfortable for movement.

“I would also be aware of items that hang down and entice the pet to pull and/or chew,” Glotzer, adds. “Wood and metal bases on furniture are safer and will generally last longer than fabrics that can be scratched or torn.”

In addition to being nice looking, comfortable and affordable, cowhide rugs are easy to clean and resist stains because of the natural oils in the hair, Glotzer says. She recommends hardwood, tile or stone flooring, as they are much easier materials to maintain than wall-to-wall carpet, and are better for allergy sufferers. Also, area rugs can be easily swapped out if they are soiled. Durable leathers also can be good on chairs and sofas to accommodate “non-digging” pets.

“Even having a beautiful bench at the end of a bed could help an elderly or small pet onto a bed,” Gardarian explains. “Long hallways with wood floors turn

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IN ADDITION TO BEING NICE LOOKING, COMFORTABLE AND AFFORDABLE, COWHIDE RUGS ARE EASY TO CLEAN AND RESIST STAINS BECAUSE OF THE NATURAL OILS IN THE HAIR. into a runway for pets to run and slip into walls; runners are a great solution for slips and falls.”

To keep pets’ safety in mind, avoid pet contact with anything they can chew off and eat, like wicker furniture, pillow and upholstery stuffing, and treated woods.

“One of my friend’s dog had pica when she was a puppy,” says Gardarian. “It is the persistent

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“That’s exactly right. It’s going to be is a tremendous convenience, particularly in those busy periods,” says Vail Mayor Andy Daly. “It’ll make it much easier, for example, to go from Cascade Village or Lionshead over to City Market or Safeway; and for folks up in Potato Patch or the Sandstone area going to Cascade Village or Lionshead, it’s really going to cut the time down dramatically.”

What’s $30.1 million?

Convenient, yes — and it’s only going to cost $30.1 million, at last estimate, much more than the town of Vail alone has ever been able to afford.

The idea for an underpass at that location is nothing new, having been floated first by town and state officials in the 1980s. Trouble was, neither Vail nor Colorado had the

funds to pay for it. Real plans for the underpass started in earnest back in 2013, when the transportation department announced it would fund roughly 70 percent of the project, using state money allocated to highly needed projects across Colorado. Costs first were estimated at $21 million, with the town responsible for about $6 million. But as do prices for everything else, those estimates proved premature.

“What we’ve seen, supported by private developers, construction costs have gone up between 20 and 35 percent in the last 18 to 24 months,” Daly explains. “So, that’s impacting everybody’s projects.”

After decades of discussion and a few contentious years in the approval and planning phases, the Colorado Department of Transportation came to the

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A perspective of the northern roundabout at the Simba Run Underpass, construction set to begin next spring at an estimated cost of more than $30 million. The project should be completed by fall 2017, town officials say.

I-70inVAIL table June UNDERPASS with another, key Vail, CO $6.6 million — pulled from contingency funds for the state’s Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships program. That came on the tails of the Vail Town Council approving an additional $2.8 million.

Here we go: $30 million or so, and change.

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Oh, but the noise … February 2015 As is so typical in Vail, then came the naysayers, including homeowners in the namesake Simba Run Condominiums, one unit being just 50 feet or so from imminent construction of the proposed underpass’s northern roundabout.

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outrageous, and the benefit is negligible,” Simba Run homeowner Rich Larson told the council, as reported in the Vail Daily by Business Editor Scott Miller.

And then came the requisite federal environmental studies, including one analyzing road noise from I-70 itself and potential abatement methods, such as sound barriers, that would have added another $5 million to the price tag. That process mandated a survey of local residents, like Larson, who ultimately opposed the wall, saying noise from the freeway had been greatly reduced since Simba Run improved the property with insulated windows.

Other Simba Run residents, including Carol Calcaterra, opposed the noise wall, too, saying it “would destroy what the underpass is trying to achieve, and that’s bringing Vail together”; her husband, Charlie, as head of a homeowners committee dedicated to monitoring the project, further pointed to the CDOT study, saying there would be no impact on noise for homes higher than the walls themselves.

As time marched on, cost estimates due to a variety of economic factors continued to rise, prompting some stakeholders involved to call foul. Eventually, the council heeded nearby residents’ observations and desires to forget the sound wall, allowing a lesser expensive option to proceed.

Improved efficiency “The Simba Run Underpass will improve the efficiency and

shorten travel time between the Vail Town Center and West Vail for private vehicles and the town’s bus system. It will, hopefully, improve public safety by removing the incentive for pedestrians from making illadvised hazardous crossings of I-70 travel lanes on foot,” says Jim Lamont, executive director of the Vail Homeowners Association, collectively, perhaps, the project’s most important stakeholder. “The underpass also will ensure the longevity of the Main and West Vail interchange roundabouts’ traffic-handling capacities for the next 20 years by diverting local vehicular traffic away from the roundabouts.”

Other benefits to be enjoyed

by Vail homeowners, tourists, residents and downvalley skiers alike will be reduced response times for emergency vehicles, as well as a more efficient municipal bus service, of which Vail long has boasted as the world’s largest free system of its kind.

“The buses will be able to have more direct routes,” explains Mayor Daly, “making the bus system much more convenient and keeping more people out of the parking garages because they’ll find more value with taking a bus with shorter ride times.”

Ramifications The underpass — originally associated with a much bigger development, Ever Vail, a third, huge, environmentally friendly Vail “village” proposed and planned years ago by Vail Resorts for the area of town just south of the underpass that involved actually moving the South

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Frontage Road to make more room — will serve the community well, no matter what, Daly adds. “(The Ever Vail site) certainly will be developed at some point, but it probably won’t be the grand plan Vail Resorts had put forward as a result of their really getting out of the development business,” says Daly. “The grades and everything for the underpass have been coordinated so the plan for Ever Vail would not have required any changes; it would be compatible.”

But what about parking?

Vail homeowners, meanwhile, keep a vigil on another issue always lurking in the wings — skier and special-event parking.

“One of the worrying, unintended consequences is the town will attempt to further expand the use of the frontage roads for public parking,” says Lamont. “(The is-

HAVING KIDS AND FAMILIES TRUDGING ALONG THE FRONTAGE ROADS IN THEIR SKI GEAR TRYING TO GET TO THE LIFTS IS A HELL OF AN INCONVENIENCE AND IS SOMETHING WE THINK HURTS US IN THE LONG TERM.” — VAIL MAYOR ANDY DALY sue of) pedestrians associated with on-street public parking is, itself, a public-safety traffic hazard, as well as a factor in further slowing traffic flow on the community’s primary traffic artery. On-street parking is an eyesore and an affront to the vision set out by the community and town founders to contain public parking within public and private parking structures.”

See you on the other side Mayor Daly is trying to assuage

those concerns, saying the town is pursuing all options for keeping the never-ending parking problem from tainting Vail’s image as an international resort.

“Having kids and families trudging along the frontage roads in their ski gear trying to get to the ski lifts is a hell of an inconvenience and is something we think hurts us in the long term,” Daly says. “That’s why we’re looking at all sorts of longterm solutions for parking and

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inconvenience for our guests, our residents and our downvalley folk.”

Two years If anything, thanks to heads coming together for the Simba Run Underpass, traversing the town for easier access to ski lifts, groceries or the mail will make life in Vail a whole lot better — in just a little more than two years’ time.

Editor’s note: Vail Daily Business Editor Scott Miller contributed to this story.

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This sophisticated three bedroom, includes main level master suite. Inviting bar and wine wall for entertaining. The lot offers privacy and tranquility, a truly enchanting setting. Approximately 4,969 square feet of character and charm.

A beautiful property to call home.

This magnificent home with a grand bridge stone entryway and water feature that flows around the home. Five bedroom suites, main level master.

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4445 GLEN FALLS LANE

East Vail The quintessential log home in the Rockies! Located on Gore Creek with mature trees and mountain views, the setting is perfection. The interior is as sophisticated and comfortable as the Vail Valley itself. Located in desirable Forest Glen near the end of the cul de sac, this home is not to be missed. This 6,759 sq. ft. property with room to expand comes with hot tub and outdoor fire pit, pool, and tennis.

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2 Bedroom, 3 Baths, pool, hot tub, deeded garage parking, elevator, secure building, 3 ski lockers, and large owners locker are just a few of the great amenities this Vail Village condo offers. It is a sunny corner unit located in the heart of Vail Village. Convenient to all the great shops and restaurants, this condo is offered fully furnished and is one of the best values on the market today!

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Desirable Riverbend Single Family Home in East Vail is located just 50 steps to Bighorn Park - a truly peaceful setting. This completely updated, designer decorated, single family home has 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms and is offered completely furnished. It has an open floorplan, great for entertaining, and vaulted ceilings in the living room and upstairs bedrooms. It has a large enclosed patio and yard and even has room to expand.

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455 Old Creamery Road / Creamery Ranch / Edwards

Dream Site

Beauty, privacy, convenience and buildable qualities make this lot the perfect choice

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reamery ranch has a rich history dating back to 1896. The only dairy farm of note in Eagle River Valley was in Edwards on what today is known as Creamery Ranch. James Norgaard, a naturalized citizen in 1880, homesteaded in Gypsum. He built a church that is still standing, planted spruce seedlings along his “ditch,” now known as Valley Road, started a sawmill and began farming. He moved his herd to Creamery Ranch and built a dairy farm, and his family maintained the herd until the early 1950s. Early homestead remains still dot the landscape.

The lots at Creamery Ranch are rich with history and the integrity of the early American West has been maintained to the present. The native grasses, rolling hills, groves of aspen and large cottonwood trees pervade throughout the open, private and beautiful meadowland.

Surrounded by spectacular views of the Sawatch Range and New York Mountain, 20 homesites on 143 acres enjoy the privacy of this special, secluded valley. The lowdensity housing is maintained with more than 80 acres dedicated to common open space. This open space provides a buffer between

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homesites and establishes a strong landscape theme that recreates the wide-open feeling of the old west.

Today, the unique element of this extraordinary area is that these private and quiet homesites are just 1.5 miles from the amenities of Edwards and access to I-70 — five more minutes down the road and residents are at the Arrowhead or Beaver Creek ski lifts!

In this sought-after, gated community, desirable land is scarce.

Homesites in an exquisite, private environment with splendid views and such convenient access to amenities, activities, schools and services — such as an onsite caretaker — are rare.

455 Old Creamery Road presents a rare opportunity to have it all.

Mike Suman completed architectural conceptual designs of a home on this homesite. Mike was one of the principle architects of Solaris in Vail Village.

These designs can be modified or serve as a blueprint for your dream home. He has determined much of the foundation qualities for building on this property.

The best view corridors have been determined, as have the best angles to capture the greatest natural light.

And because the lot is flat, building there doesn’t pose major obstacles as Village in many other areas of the valley.

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As the owner says, “455 Old Creamery Road was going to save us hundreds of thousands of dollars on the driveway and engineering. It also removes many of the architectural constraints of building a house into a hillside. And our lot, in particular, allows for an incredible amount of privacy for the southern exposure.” This information is particularly important, recommending that buyers consider the costs of building a home at any lot they view. An inexpensive lot on the side of a hill becomes much more expensive when you have to build foundations and driveways. It is helpful to team with an architect and builder when selecting a lot because of the many factors that go into building in the mountains. An appropriate homesite can minimalize building costs and place stress at a minimum.

Finding a homesite that meets PROPERTY PROFILE your needs of privacy, beauty, and views — all in a convenient location • 1.7 acres — is a rarity. 455 Old Creamery Road is the best of all options with a flat, • 360 degree views buildable lot in an enviable location • Secluded, gated community that few can enjoy. Welcome to the • Most recent lot sale $1.2 M (Nov gated community of Creamery Ranch!

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like a healthy, energetic pet to warm the heart and make a house a home. The Eagle Valley Pet Hospital on Broadway in Eagle has been serving pets and supporting their owners since 1986. The practice, established and maintained by owner and veterinarian Dr. Suzanne Barnes, outgrew the first hospital, and in 1995 moved to a farmhouse built in 1912, which was renovated for the present space.

Barnes says the hospital has maintained an “old-fashioned, family-style practice that stays up to date with new changes, but remembers the ways of good relationships, time for communication and time to be thorough.”

Amidst a full schedule of working to help this community’s pets, Barnes has shared some more information on her longtime establishment:

We take extra time with our patients and their owners, and make owners partners in their pet’s care so we can work together to help the pet at home and when in our care. We focus on complete patient care, which includes food nursing care and home care. We help and teach owners how to best care for their pets during recovery so we can minimize the amount of time the pet spends in the hospital. We believe pets will recover best when they are at home, so we focus on this and have great results.

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Describe the variety of patients the hospital sees.

sb : We see dogs and cats, caged birds, non-venemous reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hedgehogs, chinchillas, rates, mice, gerbils and hamsters, and have performed surgery on all of these animals except for a hedgehog, and only because the need has not arisen.

We have a Box Turtle patient that is an insulin-dependent diabetic. There was no information about diabetes mellitus in turtles, so I developed a protocol to help him in March of 1999. The only other choice was euthanasia. He continues to do well and receives an insulin injection every two days.

PHOTOS COURTESY EAGLE VALLEY PET HOSPITAL

vail valley home : What does the Eagle Valley Pet Hospital do to ensure patient care?

WE HAVE MANY PATIENTS THAT RUN UP THE STAIRS TO COME INSIDE, EAGER TO GREET US AND THEY RECEIVE LOTS OF LOVE, PATS AND TREATS . ” vvh :

Are walk-in services available, or are appointments required? Please explain the best way to come in for a service or an emergency.

sb : We encourage appointments so we do not have to keep people waiting for an opening, however walk-ins are always welcome. A phone call is best to reach us to set up a time. We send our emergency patients to a local emergency hospital after hours — that keeps us fresh for our daytime work. vvh :

Do you provide any boarding services?

sb : No, we don’t do any boarding. I believe that animals should live at the hospital when they are sick, and sick patients should not have to hear the pets that are boarding nearby. If pets need to be

boarded, there are facilities to fulfill that specific need.

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Are their special amenities and/or services that Eagle Valley Pet Hospital provides to make pets and their owners more comfortable?

sb : We begin working on our friendship with the patient the first time a pet comes in, deliberately spending time with our patients and working with them to develop trust and a happy friendship. We know that if an animal can feel comfortable with us, then the distress they have from illness or injury is not magnified by fear, and instead they know and trust that they are among caring friends that will help them. We have many patients that run up the stairs to come inside, eager to greet us and they receive lots of love, pats and treats.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

RIVERWALK AT EDWARDS

River Living Live, work and play in ‘downtown’ Edwards

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Edwards is a surprising area that offers not only a delightful array of shopping, entertainment and dining experiences but also residential condominiums that present a true “downtown lifestyle” right in the heart of Edwards.

Riverwalk broke ground with its first building, the bank, in 1992, when there wasn’t much else in the entire area other than the Gashouse Restaurant across the Edwards Spur Road

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to the west. To give perspective, Homestead was just getting started; the theater was next, and in 2008, 14 buildings later, the complex was completed, with private homes located in the upper floors of the Village Market, Crystal, Topaz, Amber, Quartz, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Garnet and Ruby buildings, 10 of the Riverwalk’s 14 buildings.

The 118 residential properties in this multi-use complex present a variety of options. Ten luxury homes offer features like vaulted ceilings, two-story fireplaces,

elevator access and river views.

Most of the other condominiums are two-bedroom units, with 59 of them in four of the buildings being deed restricted, allowing locals the first chance to purchase; before these units are available to those outside the Eagle County, first opportunity goes to folks who work in Riverwalk and then to those who work in the county.

200 businesses The Victorian architecture offers a charming ambiance for shoppers and customers of

the 200 or so retail businesses and offices at Riverwalk. The market, liquor store, theater and Inn & Suites at Riverwalk are some of the major anchors to the complex, providing services, products and amenities for surrounding communities.

There are a dozen restaurants — and another, Chronic Tacos, will be moving in shortly. Zino’s Restaurant, meanwhile, has returned to its home on the west end of the complex, hosting not only delightful cuisine but also fierce bocce ball games. From

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This beautiful, sunny, 4 bedroom home is nestled on a hillside at the end of a cul-de-sac in Highland Meadows. Private location near National Forest land; yet, you are only minutes from Vail & Beaver Creek. The open living and dining area has vaulted ceilings, large windows for enjoying the beautiful views and is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The large wraparound deck is equally great for relaxing and enjoying the mountain setting. Master suite has a gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings and generous closet space and the loft could easily be used as an office. As well, there is a den/library on the main level offering the perfect place to curl up with a book. This home offers ample storage and the driveway has a snowmelt system, making for easy upkeep during the winter.

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1401 CASTLE PEAK RANCH RD | EAGLE This 35 acre parcel has views of the Sawatch Mountain Range, water rights and a domestic well already in place. Build your dream home, bring your horses and bring your toys. This property is an outdoorsman’s dream come true. You are sure to enjoy the privacy and location. Only minutes to world class skiing at Vail/Beaver Creek Ski Resorts and the Eagle Airport. A video of the property can be found on YouTube, when you search the property address.

$699,000 For additional information go to www.1401CastlePeakRanchRoad.CBRB.com

SIMBA RUN CONDOMINIUMS | SANDSTONE Easy access to Vail Village and Lionshead from these 2 bdrm/2 bath condos. Amenities include: swimming pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, tennis courts, fitness room, sauna, steam room, storage lockers, ski lockers, conference/meeting room, common garage parking and on site management. Located on the Town of Vail free bus route and complex has its own shuttle buses during the ski season. Good rental potential.

Simba Run #1511 – 2 level floor plan at $595,000 furnished www.SimbaRun-1511.CBRB.com Simba Run #2208 – 1 level floor plan at $575,000 furnished www.SimbaRun-2208.CBRB.com Simba Run #1208 – 1 level floor plan at $549,000 furnished www.SimbaRun-1208.CBRB.com Simba Run #1515 – 2 level floor plan at $539,000 furnished www.SimbaRun-1515.CBRB.com Simba Run #1513 – 2 level floor plan at $525,000 furnished www.SimbaRun-1513.CBRB.com

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A convenient spot Walking to such amenities is a real draw for residents in Riverwalk. And the location — just minutes from some the finest skiing in the West, as well as being located on Eagle County’s ECOtransit bus line — makes this a convenient spot.

The Eagle River borders the community to the north with a bike path running right next to the water. Heading east, the path extends nearly to Eagle River Mobile Home Park, with plans to extend it to Wolcott; heading east, one can bike over Vail Pass and into Summit County.

Easy parking, meanwhile, is another benefit few others can claim. Whether visiting friends, shopping or dining, parking is convenient and always free, often right in front of your favorite store, with more underground parking out of the sun and snow.

‘Backyard’ gatherings A new addition to the neighborhood, First Fridays, is live entertainment on the first Friday of the each summer month, a free concert in the area called Riverwalk Backyard.

The Back Yard.

RIVERWALK AT EDWARDS BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the Vail Board of Realtors

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET Residences 4 Priced $209,000 to $1.29 million PROPERTIES SOLD JANUARY-JUNE 2015 Residences 6 Priced $279,000 to $553,000 PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2014 Residences 14 Priced $162,750 to $1.1 million

The monthly event, successful and well-received, is a building block for more to follow, says Community Manager Todd Williams. There are kids’ activities, local vendors, beer, wine and food to make this a fun event for the whole family.

The Riverwalk Backyard is available for rent, as well, and is a beautiful location for weddings, events and gatherings.

This bustling community puts residents right in the middle of the action. With all of the services and amenities offered right outside one’s door, Riverwalk at Edwards certainly lives up to its motto — “Live, Work and Play at Riverwalk.”

PHOTOS // TOP: PHOTO BY CONNOR WAHLBERG; MIDDLE: PHOTO BY RYAN MCCOMBS; LEFT: PHOTO COURTESY RIVERWALK AT EDWARDS

fast food to fine dining, breakfast to late-evening cocktails, Riverwalk presents a complete culinary assortment with something for everyone’s taste.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

42 0 0 SALT CR E EK ROAD / B RUS H CR E EK VALLEY

Living well in the modern West Rustic yet state-of-the-art, this home offers both luxury and privacy

by KATHY FILGO • photos provided by SLIFER SMITH AND FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE

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with a little of nature’s wildness thrown in, is what real western living in the Colorado Rockies is all about.

Your own private 171 acres, complete with a well-stocked pond, backs onto boundless miles of BLM and National Forest land. Not a neighbor in sight, yet only a short drive from the town of Eagle, this

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is a contemporary pioneer’s dream. Developed in 2009, this extraordinary home was designed

by Morter Architects to embrace its splendid surroundings and be a place to build memories of a mountain lifestyle well-lived.

With pristine views as the backdrop, this property was meant to feel as if it evolved with the land. Rustic materials of stone and wood are beautifully

featured in both the interior and the exterior — suggesting days gone by but with an infrastructure that is state-of-the-art. Warm and welcoming, the attention to detail is exquisite. Exposed structural columns, wire-brushed beams and rafters. European wide-plank flooring over in-floor radiant heat and random-pattern stonework with a smeared grout application are just a few

of the beautiful yet natural wonders found throughout.

4200 Salt Creek Road is designed for its residents to live luxuriously, whether a quiet couple or a full family with guests. Divided into sections, the main living areas and the master suite are centralized and conveniently located on one level — particularly appealing for those later years. A “bridge” presents

a delightful transition between the main living space and a very private master suite. Guest rooms, meanwhile, offer their own privacy on the lower level, along with an exercise room, media and billiard room. A caretaker’s suite, a garage for three or more cars and a “man cave” below complete this mountain retreat.

The exquisite pond, visible from most of the rooms in the house, is the focal point of the home’s open floor plan. This 450,000-gallon showpiece features hand-selected boulders that form sunning areas, diving platforms and a wonderful fish habitat. There is a reservoir on the property, as well as an irrigation ditch with absolute water rights on nearby Kelly Creek from which water is used to fill the reservoir and to irrigate the meadow.

An original hunting cabin, recently gutted and refinished

PROPERTY PROFILE • Approximately 171 acres backing to BLM & National Forest land • Private pond • Approximately 6,378 sq. ft.

• 4 bedrooms / 4 full baths; 2 half baths • 3+ car garage • Offered at $4,995,000 http://www.vailrealestate. com/property/400227390

LISTING AGENT JANICE CIAMPA-BAUER Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 970.845.3808 jbauer@slifer.net vailrealestate.com

with antique elements, is a real bonus. Located right on the rippling waters of Salt Creek, it greets all who enter the property.

The entire property is fenced, but it does not keep out the abundant wildlife that flourishes in this area. There certainly can be nothing better than enjoying a cocktail by your own private pond at dusk while elk and deer graze. This is the Colorado you’ve always dreamed of owning.

Only nature’s glory can be seen in every conceivable

direction, but remarkably, this picture-perfect property is ideally situated just 10 minutes from Frost Creek Golf Course, formerly Adam’s Rib, 20 minutes from the Eagle County Regional Airport and only 40 minutes from some of the finest skiing in the world.

This home is not just a feast for the eyes, it’s a feast for the senses. The beauty of the land, and the home, allows you to feel what it’s like to live well in the modern West.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

TWO RIVERS VILLAGE / GYPSUM

Eagle County’s best option for first time buyers Introducing waterfront property for new home ownership

by KATHY FILGO • photos by ZACH BRANDIFF

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in the Gypsum area four thousand years ago, or so. The region was exploding back then and fireworks are flaring again today.

After laying dormant, Two Rivers Village is under new management with a new sales team and the sparks are flying. In fact, they can hardly keep up with demand.

With the market prices of

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homes steadily rising throughout Eagle County, it has become very difficult for perspective buyers to purchase a home in the area where they work.

Many people have to live outside of the county in order to achieve home ownership.

And it has been even tougher to find something affordable that can also boast wonderful quality. Two Rivers Village is a

single-family home development that presents an obtainable option for new home ownership.

Home prices start at $220,000, making it Eagle County’s lowest price point for a new home.

Two Rivers Village is a premier option for entry-level housing in an area packed full of amenities. Located near the confluence of the Colorado and Eagle rivers, this community on

the water also has its own lake.

Current inventory offers newly constructed homes that range in size from 1,034 to 2,050 square feet with floorplans offering two to five bedrooms and up to three bathrooms. However, new homes that meet the buyer’s specific needs can be built at an astonishing rate. Buyers can select their own features and finishes, so this truly is a home

PROPERTY PROFILE • Single-family and duplex homes • 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms • Newly constructed • River access and private lakes • Prices starting at $220,000 • tworiversvillage.com

LISTING AGENT CHAD CREMONESE 970.368.4401 office Sales Center 80 Lake Shore Drive Gypsum, Colorado 81620 chad@tworiversvillage.com

that they can call their own.

There are many different floor plans, as well as a variety of interior packages from which to choose. Also available are highly desirable lakefront lots.

Once the buyers have decided on all of the elements that will fill their needs, they only have to wait approximately four months for the moving vans to pull up and happy owners to roll out the welcome mat.

The community also has a

number of amenities that gives residents an enjoyable place to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. The rare opportunity for direct river access is one Two Rivers Village enjoys. Soccer fields and basketball courts entice players of all ages, and the little ones have their own playground, complete with slides and a climbing tower.

There is an outdoor swimming

pool with locker rooms, a fitness and event center, and even office work spaces available.

Planned community events provide a delightful bond for those living in the Village.

And with a lake nearby, a boat ramp is in the works.

Something new and exciting is happening every day at Two Rivers Village. Like the volcano of yesteryear, this is a

modern explosion of activity.

This is a unique opportunity to own your own home in a remarkable community, surrounded by water. Come out and take a look at everything Two Rivers Village has to offer.

This might just be the perfect place for you to call home.

For your personal tour, contact Chad Cremonese at 970.368.4401.

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MARKET REPORT

BY THE NUMBERS

The Power of Consistency Having patience with a recovering market is essential for a healthy market

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ive me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.”

This quote has been attributed to President Abraham Lincoln and describes the power of consistency. We’ve all heard of and/or experienced this power in work, exercise, education, in fact, it shows up just about everywhere. And, in our opinion at the Vail Board of REALTORS® (VBR), nothing illustrates stability better than consistency when it comes to the real estate market.

As we review the numbers from the first and second quarters of 2015 compared to this same time period in 2014, the word consistency comes to mind. From the number of properties on the market to the percent of list price received, the numbers are solid.

In fact, nearly across the board, with a few exceptions, the average sale price on properties has risen and the percent of list price received by sellers has remained in the mid to upper ninetieth percentile. It is simultaneously exciting and boring. But it also shows that Vail Valley REALTORS® are doing a great job of using data and resources to help sellers and buyers come to mutually rewarding transactions.

Go slow to go fast To reap the benefits of consistency in real estate, another word comes to mind, patience. Having patience for a recovering real estate market can feel frustrating at times, but it’s truly essential. Merely five years ago, the market was flooded with foreclosures, short sales and distressed properties. Today,

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as with this time last year, the struggle we face is low inventory, a lack of “for sale” properties.

As challenging as this may be, we can all agree it’s better than where we were five years ago.

The slower the market comes back, the more stable it will remain. At the end of the day,

that’s a good thing for both sides of the real estate sales equation.

Some neighborhood communities to keep an eye on include Cordillera with an increase in active single-family residences and a 91 percent of list price — beautiful, golf course homes, priced appropriately.

East Vail also has a solid increase in active single-family and townhome/condominium properties. Downvalley in the communities of Eagle, Eagle Ranch and Gypsum, where the golf season is recognizably longer, the market is positively hot.

VBR Board Member

Wildridge | 2440-A Old Trail Road | $899,000 4 Bedroom | 3.5 Bath | 2,849 sq. ft.

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Arrowhead | 125 Mountain Retreat Court | $3,498,000 7 Bedroom | 8 Bath | 4,819 sq. ft.

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Matthew Blake can attest to the numbers when referring to his experiences in communities from East Vail to Wolcott.

“The first and second quarter statistics mirror what many of us seem to be feeling in this market; inventory remains consistently low with increased absorption in nearly all property types in each respective area. Anecdotally, and especially in the resort areas of Vail and Beaver Creek, the most desirable properties in coveted locations with nice views and newer finishes are moving fast,” says Blake. “On recent property tours, prospective buyers seem to universally believe that now is a good time to buy, securing their ability to participate in the Vail Valley lifestyle.”

Conversely, Blake also notes, “As sellers continue to receive 95 percent of list price on average this illustrates a strong sellers market and, given the active sales volume, there are

ample recent comparable sales for nearly every property type to justify values. In sum, if a property is priced based on the data, it should sell in a reasonable amount of time within five percent or so of the list price.”

‘The new normal’ Generally speaking, the consistency in today’s Vail Valley real estate market looks to be sustainable for some time.

Economists have supported this trend and the contract and closing numbers continue to agree. Some professionals in this area are even using the term “the new normal.”

Michael Slevin, another VBR board member, uses the word “healthy” when discussing the stability of current market conditions.

“In today’s post-recession real estate market here in the Vail Valley, there appears to be less motivation of pure investment than that of using the property

for enjoyment,” Slevin says. “I find second-home owners are purchasing properties with the intention of creating memories and legacies, while locals are purchasing or upgrading their ownership because of solid job opportunities.”

Slevin also makes note of the average sales price increases in that are occurring overall.

“The increase in dollar volume relative to a year ago seems driven more by price appreciation than unit sales; and with 20 percent more properties under contract (when this article was written) than a year ago, it’s fair to anticipate unit sales will outpace last year yet still remain within normal volume,” Slevin says. “Buyer demand feels stronger than a year ago throughout the market with a common theme throughout the valley trending toward a desire for new or remodeled residences. Many clients are

willing to make quick purchasing decisions when well-priced, new construction becomes available.”

Experienced and well-versed Vail Valley REALTORS are using their data and resources wisely when working with their clients. In an active and competitive market, pricing for sellers and counseling buyers on price can be as much of an art as it is based on science.

“There are so many variables to consider in our market from views and finishes to access to area amenities and price per square foot,” says Slevin.

“Brokers throughout the valley are working well to blend all those factors together to arrive at current market prices. This astute approach allows buyers and sellers to feel comfortable in the final determinant on where the properties trade.”

For more information on quarterly numbers, visit VBR.net.

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BUY INTO PRE-VAIL

History Henry “Hank” Elliott built this cabin for his family, starting in 1912.

Century-old Elliott Cabin on the banks of Gore Creek a ‘unique’ opportunity

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ext time you’re heading into Vail on Interstate 70 from the west, through the narrow canyon separating Dowd Junction from the outskirts of town, take a quick look down to your right, just before the West Vail exit, and you’ll see an old log cabin with a red tin roof hiding there

in the trees on the far bank of Gore Creek, like it’s been there since the beginning of time.

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Substantial improvements, including new floors and inside walls, have been made to the interior over the years.

TOP LEFT: COURTESY DICK HAUSERMAN/VAIL SYMPOSIUM; OTHERS COURTESY SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE

A lot has changed in the Gore Creek Valley since this this photo was taken in 1957.

“THERE’S AN UNDERGROUND SPRING HERE. IT’S THE BEST WATER IN THE WORLD, THE PUREST, DELICIOUS, AND COLD.” — JUDI ELLIOTT KIRBY

An excerpt from the property’s amended planned urban development, or P.U.D., filed with Eagle County in 1992.

Other improvements include a stone fireplace and a new staircase.

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Fact is, the Elliott Cabin has been there, timelessly, since Henry “Hank” Elliott built the place more than a century ago, starting in 1912 — 50 years or so before “Vail” even existed. It was one of a handful of structures on what at one time was an immense tract of land, the 160-acre Elliott Ranch homestead, extending up both sides of the Gore Creek Valley from where the Intermountain neighborhood is today all the way to Buffehr Creek.

Lettuce and “moonshine” were the local “cash crops” of the era, with bountiful fields occupying much of the valley floor — roughly where the West Vail Mall is now — and makeshift distilleries hiding up in the woods. There was no freeway, not even a U.S. Highway 6 — and skiing was practically unheard of.

The Gore Creek Valley, including U.S. Highway 6, in 1961.

“The Elliotts were pure ranch people. They had lettuce goin’ but they were very thrifty.

They made all of their own clothes and had no store-bought stuff,” says Judi Elliott Kirby, granddaughter of Hank and Lena Elliott and raised in their cabin from early childhood until 1983, when the family sold what was left of Elliott Ranch. “We were poor — poor as church mice.”

Kirby and her son, Luke Gray, recently co-authored a book, “The Book of Lena,” an impressive collection of blackand-white photographs and insightful prose about that era on Gore Creek. It was a sure bet that when the remaining, 2.3-acre plot of land on which the Elliott Cabin still stands was placed on the market this summer by the family of its third owner, Steven Zorichak, who recently passed away, Kirby would come back for a visit, the first in 32 years.

“I never would have sold it except for I didn’t have the money to keep it up,” says Kirby, who now lives with her husband, Phil Kirby, in Eagle.

“I want this place to stay. I just can’t afford to buy it back.”

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Farming lettuce was big business before skiing — and extensive development — came to the Gore Creek and Eagle River valleys.

TOP PHOTO COURTESY DICK HAUSERMAN/VAIL SYMPOSIUM; BOT TOM PHOTO COURTESY EAGLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, EAGLE VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRIC T

‘POOR AS CHURCH MICE’

“THE FREEWAY WENT IN IN THE ‘70S. THEY DID THE IMMINENT DOMAIN THING AND JUST TOOK EVERYONE’S PROPERTY. … IT WAS SO CLOSE IT WAS TERRIFYING.”

“Vail” in 1961.

PHOTO COURTESY DICK HAUSERMAN/VAIL SYMPOSIUM

‘IT WAS SO CLOSE IT WAS TERRIFYING’ A lot has changed over the decades since Kirby left the homestead. Pete Seibert and company arrived, transforming the Gore Creek Valley into a world-renowned ski resort town called “Vail”; and the needs of a growing population prompted first the state to build Highway 6 — then the federal government to install I-70 — over Vail Pass and straight through Elliott Ranch.

“The freeway went in in the ‘70s. They did the imminent domain thing and just took

everyone’s property,” Kirby recalls. “We’d sit over at the place my dad, Luke, built, which isn’t there anymore, and watch those big machines go to work. It was so close it was terrifying.”

The Elliott family divided what was left into four lots, known as the Elliott Ranch Planned Urban Development, or P.U.D., with Kirby’s sister, Jessie Edeen, still living on one of them, Lot 2; Lot 1 is home to another private residence, a duplex; and Lot 3 is home to a large log structure that started out as the Black Bear Inn, then the Savory

Inn, before a Texas developer purchased it a few years ago.

Zorichak, who purchased the Lot 4, home to the Elliott Cabin, from its second owners, the Polovino family, in 1992, made some changes, as well. A blacksmith by trade, he moved part of an aging duplex from a site on Forest Road, above Vail Village, to where a barn used to stand next to Elliott Cabin, finished it with an assortment of wood and trim from an old train depot in Malta, Colorado, an historic mining town, and installed a welding shop in the basement. Since then, that

structure — a habitable, threebedroom, two-bath, 1,616-squarefoot home of its own — has been known, unaffectionately by his neighbors, as “the depot.”

PRESERVATION PREFERRED Zorichak, and the Polovinos before him, meanwhile, made substantial improvements to the Elliott Cabin’s interior, replacing the old wooden floors on both levels with new wood flooring; replacing an old pot-belly stove with an impressive river rock fireplace bolstered by central

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heating; adding running water, a kitchen and bathrooms; and building a number of walls on the upper level to create more bedrooms. All in all, it’s a relatively modern — though still rustic by Vail standards — 1,668-squarefoot, four-bedroom, threebathroom home with the original log walls, windows and a tin roof.

Another thing Zorechak did, too, perhaps, was to help ensure the Elliott Cabin is preserved, even though, technically it’s not on any historical registry. The original P.U.D. was amended the year he purchased Lot 4.

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“(The) lot can be used for residential purposes and upon which not more than two dwelling units shall be permitted. … The exterior of the Historic Elliott Cabin shall not be substantially altered,” the amended P.U.D. states. “On Lot 4 an artist studio would be considered an accessory use with the approval of the adjacent property owners. … (It) shall not be further subdivided, nor can the dwelling units be sold separately.”

“What I want in a big, big way, is for someone to buy this property, take ‘the depot’ out

“THIS DEFINITELY IS AN INTERESTING LISTING.” — ELLYN COURTOIS, SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE

and build something nice, either adding onto the cabin, connecting to it or turning it into a nice guest house,” explains Kirby.

‘BEST WATER IN THE WORLD’ Other assets on the property include a century-old railcar, perhaps, used for cold storage

and transportation of lettuce or ice, donated by the Nottingham family down in Avon; the remains of an old “ice house” in which Hank and his descendants would store blocks of ice cut straight out of Gore Creek in winter; and the artesian well from which the Elliotts and every resident of the cabin since has drawn its water.

PHOTO COURTESY EAGLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, EAGLE VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRIC T

Before refrigeration, ice was cultivated in winter using water from local streams, including Gore Creek and the Eagle River.

“WHAT I WANT IN A BIG, BIG WAY, IS FOR SOMEONE TO BUY THIS PROPERTY, TAKE ‘THE DEPOT’ OUT AND BUILD SOMETHING NICE, EITHER ADDING ONTO THIS, CONNECTING TO THIS OR TURNING IT INTO A NICE GUEST HOUSE.”

TOP PHOTO COURTESY SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE; BOT TOM PHOTO COURTESY DICK HAUSERMAN/VAIL SYMPOSIUM

— JUDI ELLIOTT KIRBY “There’s an underground spring here,” Kirby recalls. “It’s the best water in the world, the purest, delicious, and cold. We had it tested and the guy said he’d never seen water like it.”

Both structures, the well, the ice house and the rail car are all part of the listing by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate’s Ellyn Courtois, who works out of the company’s Vail Village office.

The original asking price of $1.5 million recently was reduced to $1.35 million.

“A rare opportunity to customize this quintessential homestead,” reads Courtois’ listing. “Build a single-family home and enjoy the charming historic cabin as a guest cottage/bunk house. Come walk the land and see the options this unique parcel offers.”

‘AN INTERESTING LISTING’

Elliott Ranch once included land from present-day Intermountain to Buffehr Creek.

“This definitely is an interesting listing,” Courtois adds, “a unique opportunity to own an historical cabin on Gore Creek just a couple miles from Vail Village.”

For more information on the listing, call Courtois at 970.477.5735 or visit http://2414elliott. vailrealestate. com. For more information on “The Book of Lena,” visit www. thebookoflena.com or email Kirby at thebookoflena@hotmail.com.

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This beautiful single family home looks over the Sonnenalp Golf Course and pond. The open floorplan showcases the gorgeous views from the main level and in the summer months from the wraparound covered patio.

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Quiet East Vail Location on creek. This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit is close to bus stop, hiking and biking trails. Great for second homeowner or full time resident.

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BEAVER CREEK Village Hall R-10 $1,299,000

Ski-in/ski-out to this 1,780 SF two-bedroom condominium, located at the base of Centennial lift.

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CORDILLERA VALLEY CLUB $375,000 & $525,000 Two rare lots available in this sought-after community.

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SWEETWATER Sweetwater Special! $649,000

WILDRIDGE Avon Lake Villas #14 $599,500

Stunning log home with 3 bed/2 bath.

Unfinished basement ready for 2 more beds and additional bath.

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3BD, 3BA. 1,808 sqft. Excellent location!! Turn Key, Sleeps 15, Fully Furnished, Pool, Private Shuttle to Skiing BC. CONTACT: Chico Thuon, 970-331-4807,

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EDWARDS 196 Russell Trail $1,299,000

High-end mountain contemporary design and finishes plus endless westerly views to Castle Peak put this 3,135 square foot home on the top of the list!

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BEAVER CREEK 55 N. Holden Road $5,299,000 Beautifully renovated ski home with unobstructed views of Beaver Creek mountain. Five bedrooms plus office (could be sixth bedroom), spacious living room open to kitchen and dining, separate family/tv room and cozy sun room that faces south makes this an ideal setting for family gatherings and vacation memories.

LIONSHEAD MONTANEROS 218 $1,250,000

RED SKY RANCH 700 Aspen Bluff Lane $525,000

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Exceptional home site nestled in grove of aspen trees offers beautiful views of the Fazio Course and up to Game Creek Bowl.

Located on a private cul-de-sac on Red Sky’s most popular street, close to the main gate

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Walk out to skiing and dining from this beautiful 2BD, 2 BA condo in the center of Lionshead Village.

One of the best pools and spas in town. Great rental potential, management and location!

EAST VAIL 4856 Meadow Lane $2,995,000 Designer dĂŠcor and top-of-the-line finishes are evident throughout this beautiful 5 bedroom, 6 bath home built in 2009. Perfect for entertaining, the open kitchen, living and dining areas are then complimented by a separate media room, study and two wet bars. Commercial elevator to all levels.

Situated on a quiet lane and backing up to National Forest Service.

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CORDILLERA 541 Saddle Ridge $2,850,000 Commanding Gore Range and Sawatch Mountain views create the perfect backdrop for this magnificent 5 bedroom 7 bath residence situated on 1.4 acres and adjacent to an open preserve. High-end finishes and impeccable attention to detail throughout complete the luxurious residence found only minutes inside Cordillera’s private gate.

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BACHELOR GULCH 256 Tall Timber $7,595,000 Expansive mountain views embrace you as you enter this remarkable home. A grand rock fireplace provides the ideal gathering space for friends and family, while a separate ski-house offers a private retreat with unlimited potential for entertaining, relaxing, working, or creating.

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CORDILLERA- THE SUMMIT 123 Pine Marten $3,750,000 The moment you step foot into this remarkable Colorado green built home you will be captivated by panoramic views of Castle Peak and the Flat Tops. This sophisticated mountain retreat features rustic log beams, a gourmet kitchen, a custom wine/cigar room, a state-of-the-art home theater, and a private guest suite with a full kitchen, bath, laundry and its own private deck.

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CORDILLERA VALLEY CLUB 1697 Beard Creek Trail $2,599,000 Sophisticated custom home with open floor plan, high-end finishes & expansive views to the Sawatch Range & ski slopes. Backing up to BLM property, one can hike for miles right outside the back door. Owners & guests alike will delight in the gourmet kitchen, outside living areas, game room, & 12-person theater.

Only a 3 min. walk to the clubhouse, golf, pool & tennis courts.

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RED SKY RANCH 199 E. Lakeside Trail $3,295,000 New construction!

Generous ranch-style floor plan with expansive glass allows one to capture majestic Red Sky views from every room. Enjoy 5 bedrooms / 7 baths and 6788 SF with soaring ceilings.

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VAIL VILLAGE One Willow Bridge Rd Penthouse #43 $7,950,000 No other Penthouse on Gore Creek in Vail – Luxury, location, lifestyle!

Two patios, decks off all bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces, air-conditioned, private elevator, security, pool, hot tubs, heated parking, shuttle service. Sonnenalp Hotel use of spa/pool/ fitness/golf course

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VAIL VILLAGE 254 Beaver Dam $12,400,000 Mature pines surround this remarkable home located in Vail’s most desired neighborhood.

A short walk to Vail Village, this completely remodeled home features 5 bedrooms, 7 baths and encompasses Gore Range views. The open floor plan includes a library/ study and encourages entertaining with the extensive wine cellar and game room.

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VAIL Manor Vail Unit 239 $1,995,000 Renovated 3-bedroom Manor House with spectacular ski slope views. Easy access To Vail Mountain and Golden Peak children’s ski school, Ford Amphitheatre, and Vail Village. Front desk, fitness center, two pools, four hot tubs, and restaurant on site.

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