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WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

OFFICERS Interim CEO ERICA KIRK 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® 2015 0275 Main Street, Suites 003 & 004 · Edwards, CO 81632 Tel: 970.766.1028 Fax: 877.775.5811 Website: www.vbr.net

Winter is in high gear here in the Vail Valley. Happy new year from all of us at Vail Valley HOME. photo by ric stovall /stovall studio

W O N T H E C OV E R The owners of this Lake Creek home wanted a warm, welcoming place for entertaining friends and family. The double-sided fireplace adds warmth, while the windows showcase the sweeping views of the valley.

Upholstery gives racy pops of color, adding energy to the room. Designed by Andrea Georgopolis, Slifer Designs.

Photo by Ric Stovall/ Stovall Studio

ell, with the holidays behind us, ample snow on the slopes to keep our economic engine purring into spring and year-to-date market numbers countywide continuing to impress — closings up more than 10 percent over 2014; new listings up 13 percent; and pending closings up nearly 15 percent — many of us can look back at 2015 with more than a bit satisfaction, if not relief, after several years of uncertainty.

As we note in our monthly Market Report, however, “looks can be deceiving.”

An important slice of our community — renters — is struggling to keep up with the rising demand for housing, not just here but nationally. Knowing full well a healthy rental market contributes to a healthy real estate market, it’s something we’ve tried to address, but it with insufficient results.

That said, no one knows better than REALTORS that buying, selling, even managing real estate is about community; and because we are entrenched in the local community, perhaps there’s no better time to enlist the guidance and experience of our members and partners, who 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.

Our REALTORS can help you prioritize your needs, in order to find your best-case scenario; 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 Publication Designer MALISA SAMSEL Account Director KAREN SUING National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG Account Manager - HOME KRYSTAL BRUNELL Photo Editor CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT Design Manager AFTON POSPISILOVA Design Team ASHLEY DETMERING, AUSTIN WINTERS, DARIN BLISS, MADELYN LYBARGER, MIKEY MCGARVEY, PHILIP LANZINO Contributors KELLI HOLTZ, KIMBERLY NICOLETTI, MARTY JONES, JESSICA SMITH, KIM FULLER, PAGE MCCLEAN, KATHY FILGO

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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.

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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… newly installed air conditioning and humidification… four generous bedrooms, including two private master suites… 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. One of Bachelor Gulch’s finest properties, your family will love calling this “home”.

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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

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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

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HOW’S THE MARKET? The luxury market continues to set the bar for Vail Valley real estate, a trend that had its roots in Vail Village and Lionshead, and is now spreading to other resort areas. Following a slow start to the year, sales came roaring back over the summer/fall selling season. Year-to-date sales of residential properties and land priced $1 million and above totaled $879M as of December 1, an increase of almost $80M over 2014. Transaction volume in the million-plus niche also reflected a solid bump, up 12.54%. Interestingly, the core area of Vail/Lionshead is just holding steady this year compared with last, largely the result of a nagging lack of inventory. Yet Beaver Creek, Arrowhead, Mountain Star and other areas have picked up the slack, and are propelling us forward.

What does this mean to you?

If you have been waiting for the market to rebound before selling your property in Vail Village and Lionshead, you may consider it done. With solid demand, low inventory and prices reflective of the peak in 2007, this winter should be an excellent time to come to market. If buying, I encourage you to utilize the services of a skilled broker in seeking the ideal property.

Some excellent values and unique opportunities are available, some of which are not listed, nor officially on the market. Even with the challenges posed by our low inventory, with diligent effort, you are likely to discover a home that thrills you and your family for years to come!

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18 75 10 DESIGN & STYLE

Unique finds for the home

16 FACTS & FIGURES

A quick look at home trends

18 WHAT’S NEW IN BATHROOMS

From tubs to tile, bathroom add comfort and style

28 FAIRY GARDENING

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Designing the perfect workshop for the artist inside

50 CHIC RETREAT

This three-story house embraces the site’s steep grade and endless vistas

54 BEFORE & AFTER

Bring the magic indoors

36 THE ART OF INSURING

44 ‘SPACE FOR THE SPIRIT TO BREATHE’

Game Creek Chalet on Vail Mountain keeps its warm and familiar ski-cabin feel

58 FACES & PLACES

Out and about with REALTORS and friends

64 DOWNVALLEY Q&A

Four Questions with Erin Vega of the Eagle Ranch Association

66 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

Vail Village: A Passion for Progress

70 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Potato Patch: Sunny Side Up

72 PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

Matchless Mountain Lifestyle

75 MAGIC CARPETS

Unraveling the Mystery of Hand-woven Rugs

82 MARKET REPORT

Weathering the Storm

87 REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE

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

90 SERVICE DIRECTORY

An extensive list of local professionals, brokers and REALTORS®

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Vail’s Premier Residence A premium ski-in/ski-out custom home, situated prominently above any other residence in Vail Village 2010 Mountain Living Home of the Year

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Yin and Yang The perfect pair, Pantone has named both Rose Quartz and Serenity Color of the Year for 2016.

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design world a color trend forecast that is much anticipated. For the first time in its history, Pantone has selected two colors, Rose Quartz and Serenity, for the Color of the Year designation.

"Joined together, Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and wellness as well as a soothing sense of order and peace,” explains Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of Pantone Color Institute.

As balance seems to be the name of the game for consumers this year, the pairing of these colors is driven by the growing need for fortitude and preservation. Let this eagerness propel us while keeping us grounded for the year to come. Cheers to a happy, healthy New Year and the harmonious color pair!

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2 From 1912-48, the Olympic Games awarded medals for artworks inspired by sport.

3 The phrase “state-of-the-art” applied to the latest technology was first recorded in 1955.

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4 When the “Mona Lisa” was stolen from the Louvre in 1911, the empty space it left on the wall attracted more visitors than the painting.

5 The only painting sold by Vincent van Gogh in his lifetime was “The Red Vineyard,” bought by the Belgian artist Anna Boch.

6 Four of the 21 most expensive paintings sold at

auction are by van Gogh and Picasso.

7 In 1961, Henri Matisse’s painting “Le Bateau” was hung upside down at New York’s Museum of Modern Art for 46 days before anyone noticed.

8 The Oxford English Dictionary offers 12 different meanings for the noun “art.”

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WHAT’S NEW IN BATHROOMS From tubs to tile, bathrooms add comfort and style

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Soak in the style In the last few years, many homeowners have torn out their tubs in favor of more space — or simply due to concern about the hygiene of trapped water in dated jetted tubs. But now, people are turning to tubs again, just in a slightly different manner.

Older, built-in tub surrounds were designed to draw attention away from basic, geometrically shaped tubs, in order to highlight sophisticated stone or tile work.

But these days, freestanding tubs have become art pieces in and of themselves, and heavy-looking blocks of tub surrounds aren’t as popular.

Freestanding tubs come mounted on claw feet and pedestals or simply exist as stand-alones that can look like elegant, oversized oval bowls. In essence, they’re “sculptural looking pieces,” says Kim Toms, senior designer at Slifer Designs in Edwards.

Innovative options — such as an in-floor bathtub with a surrounding ring to catch water overflows and recirculate them — can provide the appearance of an infinity pool.

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Jason Hydrotherapy tubs present the unexpected in a luxurious design.

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wa k e n i n g to a c l e a n , sleek bathroom in the morning or luxuriating in a hot, steaming shower after a long day on the mountain can transform your day.

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I LIKE TO HAVE AN OLD-FASHIONED STYLE WITH A MODERN AMERICAN TWIST.” — DALLAS LYON

enables heat to remain in the water, and around the body, longer, rather than floating to the top quickly and releasing heat, as larger air bubbles do. After draining the tub, automatic air channel drying systems whisk away moisture to ensure proper sanitation.

For residents with limited mobility, walk-in tubs are making bathing safer. Companies like Jacuzzi manufacture tubs with grab bars and a double-sealed door and magnetic latching system, which prevents leaks, even with the jets on full blast.

Designed by Andrea Georgopolis of Slifer Designs, this freestanding tub has a Rocky Mountain view.

Japanese soaking tubs, which are smaller and higher than American models, provide another option for smaller bathrooms, or for those who don’t want to waste space.

Shower on the style Lately, showers have incorporated plenty of bells and whistles, from music and lights to multiple body sprayers. But, after the initial enthusiasm, many homeowners have shied away from the high water use of body sprayers and the sensory overload of colored lights and booming tunes or newscasts.

They seem to prefer conserving water and electricity, instead.

While rain showerheads are still popular, people are noticing that a hand-held showerhead is more versatile for both keeping the shower clean with a quick spray, as well as bathing just the body to save a hairdo for another continued on page 24

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TOP: COURTESY JASON HYDROTHERAPY; LEFT: PHOTO BY JOSH JOHNSON

clean look. To add interest, she may install flooring with round pebbles surrounding the base.

“I like to have an oldfashioned style with a modern American twist,” she says.

Air-jetted tubs have replaced the once trendy water-jetted tubs, primarily due to their health benefits. Tubs like Jason Hydrotherapy’s MicroSilk use microbubbles to help exfoliate skin and release negatively charged ions, believed to increase serotonin levels and neutralize damaging free radicals. The microbubble technology also

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THEY’RE DOING AN AMAZING JOB USING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY TO MAKE PORCELAIN TILES LOOK LIKE REAL STONE AND MARBLE.” — KIM TOMS

Recent Slifer Designs projects include large, open bathrooms with clean, clear lines. The top bathroom was designed by Yvonne Jacobs and Kelsey Cole; the bottom two were designed

by Andrea Georgopolis and Kellye O’Kelly.

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and not enclosing it, but rather using one glass panel between the shower and the vanity.

In that vein, tiled “wet rooms” are trending, employing tile not only on the floors, but also on the walls and ceilings.

“It lasts longer, and it’s easy to clean,” Greenauer says of the style.

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above: The granite slab stone wall behind the Vitraform-glass wall-mounted sink in the powder room is a favorite feature from this home on the banks of Gore Creek. Designed by Kim Toms of Slifer Designs. left: Clean, sleek lines make a powder room dramatic.

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Last, but certainly not least, is the evolution of porcelain tiles. Interior designers have discovered a new enthusiasm for porcelain, thanks to innovative manufacturers.

“They’re doing an amazing job using digital photography to make porcelain tiles look like real stone and marble. They’re creating combinations of wood

and concrete that are almost like a new species,” Toms says.

“And porcelain tile is so durable and environmentally friendly.”

Though bathrooms tend to be one of the smaller rooms in a home, they often have a big impact on how your day goes.

Fortunately, manufacturers continue to create new ways to keep us warm, cozy and clean.

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Vanity — and more Toms says wall-hung vanities, which provide space between the bottom of the cabinet and the floor, help make a space appear larger. And Lyon says his-and-hers bathrooms are still a necessity, as is plenty of storage. “(People want to) compartmentalize things to avoid clutter,” adds Greenauer.

Companies are coming out with more and more types of contemporarylooking composite quartz countertops, and homeowners are choosing them over stone because they tend to be more sanitary and environmentally friendly, Toms says.

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Vail area lawns and gardens, winter is a great time to bring your love of plants indoors.

If the cold season has left you missing the joy of cultivating vegetables or flowering perennial plants in the summer, then a

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winter gardening project such as creating a fairy garden can keep you happy until it’s time to seed your plants again come spring.

Fairy Gardening: A Growing Trend Fairy gardens are essentially miniature gardens that capture

the elements of traditional outdoor gardens including landscape architecture, plants, and garden accessories — but on a much smaller scale. Fairy gardens often take on a whimsical appearance with tiny figurines arranged into a scene that’s surrounded by live plants. Yes,

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As magical creatures, fairies capture the imagination and spirit of fairy gardening, which can stir your creativity while also allowing you to practice your gardening skills within the warmth of your own home.

Fairy gardening has become a growing trend, and several suppliers make fairy garden kits, figurines, and accessories specifically with this purpose in mind. The final product can be as small as a single pot or as big as you’d like, but most fairy gardens work well as live accent pieces that can provide interest as table centerpieces or on countertops.

Fairy gardening is a great cold-weather activity to share with friends and family. Children love caring for small plants and often get caught up in the more imaginative aspects of creating a fairy garden, from picking out supplies to sprinkling fairy dust — otherwise known as glitter — on the final product.

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FAIRY GARDENS OFTEN TAKE ON A WHIMSICAL APPEARANCE WITH TINY FIGURINES ARRANGED INTO A SCENE THAT’S SURROUNDED

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THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF A FAIRY GARDEN INCLUDE A CONTAINER, SOIL, SMALL PLANTS, FIGURINES, AND OTHER SMALLSCALE GARDENING ACCESSORIES.”

DIY Fairy Gardening The essential elements of a fairy garden include a container, soil, small plants, figurines, and other small-scale gardening accessories. While it may be easiest to purchase a fairy gardening kit to get your first indoor garden started, it’s also possible to extend your imagination and source supplies needed from what you may already have within your home.

A kit will normally include a box or other container to hold the soil, plants and accessories that you can arrange according to your own artistic instincts.

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also make nice fairy garden additions because they usually have interesting leaf textures.

As with all indoor plants, choose aspect and location carefully to make sure that they receive the proper amount of light, and then water according to their needs.

Houseplants often need less water during the winter months, but if you have placed the garden in a warm, sunny location, they will need to be watered more frequently. Some plants that survive in fairy gardens all winter will also grow well outside during the summertime, making a fun patio table centerpiece that can be enjoyed all year long.

Final Tips and Advice Choose a variety of plant types to create interesting textures

and color combinations in your fairy garden. Even if you choose plants that don’t work well in your home environment initially, don’t give up on your project.

Continue to monitor plants that thrive, and choose either the same or similar varieties to replace the ones you may have lost. Consider moving the garden’s location until you have found your home’s sweet spot — the space that allows optimal light and temperature

conditions for the type of plants growing in your fairy garden.

Fairy gardening kits make great gifts for friends or family members, especially kids, who like gardening or who like to take on creative projects. Once you’ve sprinkled a bit of fairy dust on your final creation, you can sit back and enjoy the magic of watching this live design grow indoors under your care until you’re able to take your gardening skills back outside.

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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THE ART OF INSURING There’s more to protecting precious collections than meets the eye

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or some people,

collecting things they find precious is a fun pastime; for others, it’s a passion leading to obsession, sometimes resulting in collections so valuable they require teams of experts, advisors and curators just to sustain. Most of us are somewhere in the middle, hoping just to enjoy our modest collections in relative safety and obscurity.

Or, as 19th-century American writer, publisher, artist and philosopher Elbert Hubbard once said: “Art is not a thing; it is a way.”

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In any case, our collections — be they of fine art, jewelry, wine, cars, coins or even stamps — are precious. But they’re at risk, too, from many elements, including damage while on display or in transit, fire, water, theft … the list is endless. So we need to protect them, or at least manage that risk, by making sure they’re insured.

‘An expensive hobby’ There’s no one in the Vail Valley with more passion for collecting than Kent and Vicki Logan, who moved here from San

Francisco in 2000 with just part of their vast and growing collection of contemporary art, ranging from paintings by the likes of Andy Warhol and Enrique Martinez Celaya to sculptures and other works by Oliver Herring, Wang Gongxin and other contemporary artists from around the world.

Since then, they’ve donated their entire collection — involving the transfer of several hundreds of artworks — to the Denver Art Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Phoenix Art Museum.

The Logans still enjoy some of their collection at their Vail home — currently on the market for $13.75 million — which includes a separate, 6,000-square-foot gallery. And they keep some of the collection at other homes in Denver and Scottsdale, Ariz..

If anything, the Logans are serious about protecting their collection, and their homes, with an insurance package worth an estimated $175 million.

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ART’S AN EXPENSIVE HOBBY. BUT, AS SOMEONE ONCE TOLD ME, ‘NOBODY CARES MORE ABOUT YOUR ART THAN YOU DO” Kent Logan says from their Vail residence, estimating their annual bill for insurance alone at roughly $150,000. “Art’s an expensive hobby. But, as someone once told me, ‘Nobody cares more about your art than you do.’”

Not one ‘serious claim’ It’s hard to imagine, then, that after decades of traveling the world to auctions and buying, selling, donating and

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transporting many hundreds of artworks — some of them each worth many millions of dollars — the Logans have never filed an insurance claim.

“We’ve had some small problems, but in 20 years we’ve never had a serious claim,” he says.

“I guess I’ve been a very profitable client for the insurance company.”

The most memorable “problem” for the Logans, he says, came at a major New

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Artworks often are worth more than the homes in which they are displayed.

York exhibition, where their “Robert,” an impressive oil-oncanvas painting by Chuck Close worth an estimated $1 million at the time, was on display. A child running across the gallery tripped and fell into the painting.

No significant damage was inflicted, but the Logans did increase insurance coverage on the piece while it was on display. The painting is worth an estimated $5 million today.

“Those are the types of screwy things you get into as an art collector,” he says.

Robyn Wiley, the Logans’ collection manager, says such incidents are not uncommon, but the fact no claim was filed in this case is more an example of the service and care from those handling the artwork that comes with having proper insurance in the first place.

“Kent’s work is so well respected and so well protected.

We make sure everyone knows that when they’re handling something from the Logan collection to be uber-careful,” she says, recalling various incidents with other clients, mainly at their homes, over the years — a caterer backing a cart into a painting on the wall, or a

sculpture being knocked over in the backyard. “In any case, it’s absolutely critical things be insured. I always tell my clients to be insured for total loss. It’s unexpected, and you never know when it’s going to come.”

‘Extremely careful’ At the other end of the spectrum of people involved with managing valuable collections are insurance agents, or brokers, typically the first ones to get calls from collectors looking to share their risk, or to file a claim. In the Vail Valley, there’s no agent more familiar with insuring collectables than Noel Harris, founder of Wall Street Insurance, in Edwards.

“Logan’s in a better position than most collectors. An art museum does not want to be blacklisted because they lost or damaged a piece, so they’re extremely careful about how things are handled while in their possession. The same is true for the people who pack and ship artworks. They know who they’re dealing with and they want to be extremely careful,” Harris says. “Things are different for a collector who may have just a few pieces of art of reasonable value. … The

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most common time for moving their art is when they sell it to a dealer or acquire a piece and have it shipped to them.”

As a service to his clients, Harris hosts occasional, private presentations by his colleagues and other experts in the art field. And in his 35 years in the insurance business, he’s seen or heard of some pretty interesting claims, too, including one involving an expensive wine collection its owner dumped in the swimming pool when his home caught fire.

“Unfortunately, in the water, all the labels came off the bottles and nobody could tell what wine was what,” Harris says.

“The upside was the insurance company paid the claim and told the insured to keep all the wine because they had no use for it.”

the home, it’s important to choose a company with expertise in valuable collections — such as AIG, Chubb & Son or ACE, which routinely add separate portions to policies insuring valuable items or collections — and to update policies regularly.

“Updating a policy is very, very important. People typically don’t go out and buy a home full of contents; they acquire them over a period of time. What they often neglect to do is think about what it would cost to replace all the contents of the home, like an art or wine collection, if there’s a catastrophic loss, such as a fire,” Harris says. “Collections are a separate portion of a home policy.

You can start with a blanket amount and add on scheduled items, which have nothing to do with the value of the home.”

‘Value is very personal’ Harris says many collectors, unfortunately, prefer not to insure their collections properly, either for privacy reasons or because they can afford to lose an artwork or have it damaged.

“Value is very personal in nature, and some people would rather take the risk rather than buy the insurance,” he says.

But just as important as buying a homeowners policy to insure

It’s all about the service At the heart of the highend art and collectibles scene, meanwhile, is Shanna Hennig, a regional representative with the Winston Art Group. The company, with offices in major cities around the world, including Denver, is the nation’s leading independent art appraisal and advisory firm, specializing in confidential and objective services on valuable collections, from art to wines and

above: Shanna Hennig of the Winston Art Group is a leading art expert and advisor to collectors, routinely speaking at presentations nationwide. above right: Valuable artworks and other collectibles are at risk by a variety of elements, whether on display in museums, exhibitions or even at home.

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spirits, coins to rugs, antiques to toys, porcelain to silver, jewelry to watches. Hennig routinely speaks at presentations like those offered locally by Wall Street Insurance.

“We’re often tasked with conducting inspections, cataloging and appraising collections when the owners are away, and we are working with other client advisors,” says Hennig. “For many mountain clients, this is their second home, or maybe a third.

So they’re not always attentive; they’re not always there. Risk can occur when you’re not at home, too, so it’s important for a collector to have an advisor, or a collections manager, monitoring things on a periodic basis.”

With several clients in the Vail Valley, Hennig serves as an expert

and advisor, as well as a liaison among insurance companies, museum curators, handlers and shippers. She typically works for the collectors themselves, though insurance agents like Harris often are the ones to call her in, to protect their own interests.

“Oftentimes, collectors don’t have a sense of risk until they’ve had a claim, after the fact, and they want to go back and do everything all over again. It’s like putting your hand on the stove to see if you get burned,” Hennig says. “It’s important to have an action plan and a team in place that ultimately prevents a claim.

“Insurance coverage is not just about asset protection,” she adds.

“It’s about the service you receive in the event of a claim.”

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‘SPACE FOR THE SPIRIT TO BREATHE’ Designing the perfect workshop for the artist inside

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above: Bonnie and Joe Wakeman. top: One of the pieces Joe created in their home studio.

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they’re at home in their living space, many artists find it difficult to truly get into that artist’s working trance if they, too, are attempting it in the wrong space.

Rilke understood the necessity of setting aside “space for the spirit to breathe” — an excerpt from a 1922 letter — and High Country artists know the same.

That’s why many of them have space for an art workshop or studio reserved in

their blueprints for a new house, or plan to renovate a room into their special creative space.

A separate space Silverthorne artist Bonnie Norling Wakeman knows well the struggle of trying to make art without having space for it. In fact, her challenges were compounded by the fact that her husband, Joe Wakeman, is also an artist.

When they first moved into their mountain home, they were practically stumbling over their artwork as they moved about their everyday lives, including putting their photography darkroom in their bathroom. Bonnie laughs as she recalls having to move

tubs full of chemicals every time someone wanted to take a shower or bath.

“It wasn’t enough room,” she says.

It didn’t take long before the Wakemans’ art moved out of the house and into the garage — during the summer months.

Eventually, they built an addition to the garage that now serves as their art studio. Bonnie says they ultimately decided to expand their garage/workshop before further expanding the whole house.

“Create a large space,” Joe offers as advice to anyone considering building their own workspace.

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I THINK SEPARATION IS KEY BECAUSE YOU NEED TO GO HOME AT NIGHT AND SEPARATE YOURSELF, EVEN IF IT’S ONLY A FEW FEET.” — BONNIE WAKEMAN

Though having his art workspace in his home caused difficulties in the beginning, Joe says he’d much rather have a home studio than deal with the hassles of renting a commercial space.

Every artist has their own rhythm, whether they’re a morning person or night owl, or prefer controlled electric lights to natural light, and when working from a home studio “you can work according to that rhythm,” he says.

Still, that separation between living space and art studio shouldn’t be ignored.

“I think separation is key because you need to go home at night and separate yourself, even if it’s only a few feet,” Bonnie says.

Essential elements Designing an art studio isn’t as simple as just assigning a room the title. It requires careful planning and preparation in order to optimize the space for the exact manner and medium of its use. While a lot depends on what type of artist will be using the room — painter, weaver, 46

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potter, musician, writer, etc.

— there are certain elements that are just about universal.

Light is one of those.

Tim Sabo, project manager at Allen-Guerra Architecture in Breckenridge, has helped design studios for artists in the past.

“You need to capture the right angles for their windows, depending on what time of day they like to work,” he says. “But not too harsh of a light, so it’s not casting weird shadows across their work.”

Space is another one. Every artist has not only tools of the trade that need a place to live, but various types of materials and, of course, the finished products.

“I often dedicate one or more walls to the type of storage the artist needs,” says Tracey Egolf, of Egolf Interiors, Inc. For one of her clients, a painter, Egolf set up a series of cabinets, which were hidden behind doors, to keep the artist from being distracted by potential clutter. Another artist, who worked with polymer clay, utilized floor-to-ceiling shallow adjustable shelves on three of

her four walls for storage of clay, beads and specialty tools.

Space in an artist’s studio is measured not only horizontally, but vertically as well. Of the one thing he could amend about his workspace, Joe Wakeman says he’d raise the ceiling several feet. Both Wakemans deal with large projects, including tall canvases, that they have to be sure don’t knock into the ceiling.

“Typically we’ll give them a space that’s got a lot of volume and a lot of height,” Sabo says,

“so they can have their lights up high that they’re working under.”

Room renovation If you’re not in the position to build a new house, the next option is find a room to renovate, if you can spare one. Some people choose rooms within the house, while others choose an outside element, like a little-used shed or barn, or, like the Wakemans, the garage.

Flooring is an important factor to consider, Sabo says, because

with their workspace.

Consulting a designer is a great way to make sure every inch of space is utilized to its utmost potential. But it’s the artist who will be spending their more creative minutes, hours and days in the space.

Aside from helping design these spaces, Sabo says he most enjoys watching the final product put to use by the artists. “You see their personalities reflected in the spaces they create,” he says.

Egolf has a few parting words of advice for artists.

“Be bold, and see where you can carve out space to support the things that feed your soul,” she says. “Sometimes it isn’t as difficult as one might initially think, and the benefit of having a dedicated space where your craft can be left out, instead of always stashing your projects out of the way, can be a huge boost to your creativity.”

different artists will want different things. While a writer or musician might prefer carpet, a painter might not want to risk getting paint on it, whereas a potter would almost definitely prefer concrete that’s easy to clean.

“Unused bedrooms can make great studio spaces, as well as sun/garden rooms, unfinished basements, loft or attic spaces, garages, utility rooms, even outdoor sheds,” Egolf says.

“It depends on what is most important to the artist: Natural lighting? Operable windows?

Quiet and seclusion? Studio space, depending upon what is needed for the medium, can be carved out of some pretty unusual spaces.”

Let creativity flow The thing about artists is that each one is unique, which means each one works differently, which means each one has a specific way of interacting

Distinctive in design & location, this beautiful turn key home offers perfect tranquility on private acreage nestled against the mountain; providing unequaled value in the Cordillera market...

1562 Red Draw | Cordillera Ranch C. Daniel Estrada | High Life Properties | 970.331.3477

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3.6 Acres Including 2 Ponds & 30 ft Brook

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HOME DESIGN

CHIC RETREAT This three-story house embraces the site’s steep grade and endless vistas

by WREN BOVA

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i n d i n g a n e m p t y lot to

build on in Beaver Creek is almost impossible — but for recent clients of Kyle Webb, that turned out to be the easy part. Once purchased, the steep lot presented a puzzle.

Surrounded by houses on four sides, everybody who might be affected by the home got to weigh in on the design.

It took a solid year to get through Beaver Creek’s Design Board, but they were finally able to amend the building envelope

and begin the project in earnest.

“It was all about the lot to start with, and figuring out how to have the least impact,” says Webb, owner and principal architect of KH Webb Architects.

“It was a very steep lot, and very challenging to build on.”

But as can happen, instead of limiting the team, those challenges allowed them to find creative solutions that now seem downright inspired.

To minimize the effect of the roofline on a neighbor’s view,

PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY GAVIN

Challenges with the local design review board ultimately led to some creative, even inspiring, solutions for this Beaver Creek home.

BEAVER CREEK BEAVER CREEK

BEAVER CREEK

ELKHORN LODGE #303

ELKHORN LODGE #402

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

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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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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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148 RUSSELL TRAIL

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

4 beds + study • 4.5 baths • 4527 SF • $1,295,000 • 148RussellTrail.com

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

Recently updated home | western views | two fireplaces | two private decks

“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

HOME DESIGN

HOLDEN R E S ID E N C E TEAM KH Webb Architects architect

Kyle Webb Stacey Goehring project team

RA Nelson contractor

Jan Chenault interior designer

Danny Aldez superintendant

Kimberly Gavin photographer

they were able to replace the original design with a sod roof.

Likewise, instead of fighting the lot’s steepness, it became part of the home’s identity.

There’s 30 feet of drop across the house, which steps down the hillside in three levels.

The upper level, or main level, includes the master suite and public areas — dining room, kitchen and living room.

“They wanted to be able to live on one level," Webb says.

“That whole floor is open and glassy. They can entertain and it’s all wide-open spaces.”

The second floor includes a room for each child, a recreation area and a guest room; below that, there are three more guest rooms.

When they’re not entertaining large groups, that lowest floor is simply closed off. And when the kids aren’t around, either, the middle floor can be shut, too.

“The clients wanted the design to be efficient,” explains Webb.

“So, working with the client’s goals, we had a courtyard you drive into rather than a separate driveway. That means the house is retaining the driveway.”

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The courtyard also afforded them a degree of privacy, so the home could be full of glass — well lit and

top: A 30-foot drop across the lot necessitated a

creative floor plan for the home, with living spaces on three levels. above: The home's upper level features an expansive, open living and dining room, perfect for entertaining.

Architect Kyle Webb says Beaver Creek's regulations allowing high roofs promotes "tons of volume" for "really great spaces."

THAT WHOLE FLOOR IS OPEN AND GLASSY. THEY CAN ENTERTAIN AND IT’S ALL WIDE-OPEN SPACES.” – KYLE WEBB

transparent — and yet not put the residents on display.

“I love the whole upper level,” says Webb. “It’s an amazing space. Beaver Creek regulations allow you to have high roofs, so there’s tons of volume — really great spaces to work with.”

In addition to the light and glass that are major factors upstairs, stone, wood and zinc help create the visual structure of the house. Against this palette of natural elements, designer Jan Chenault layered textiles of brown and gray, with occasional bursts of deep color.

Like Webb, Chenault has projects all over the country.

Also like Webb, she works in a variety of styles, based on what her clients want. She’s been known to take her clients to New York City where they can be exposed to all manner of styles, and in turn, hone their own.

There’s no getting around that this Holden Road home is designed for entertaining, from the 110-inch-long walnut dining room table to the fleet of guest rooms that ultimately sleep 18. But for Chenault, her favorite part of the house is the master suite.

“It’s serene and soft, the way bedrooms should be for busy people,” she says.

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RENOVATIONS

BEFORE & AFTER Game Creek Chalet on Vail Mountain keeps its warm and familiar ski-cabin feel

by KIM FULLER

Creek Bowl isn’t just for skiers and boarders. After a recent remodel, Game Creek Chalet is a draw for anyone looking for a luxurious spot to spend time with friends and family.

Renovation was completed

by Sarah Carr Designs and

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Hyder Construction.

“We were hopeful for an elegant mountain cabin feel, by opening up a previously closed-off kitchen and living room concept,” says Jonathan Brownlee, general manager for The Arrabelle at Vail Square.

“We also needed to provide a renovation that did not vary

greatly from the overall previous, and current bedroom, rustic feel.”

The kitchen was the main focus of the project, but the elements of the work flowed into the dining and living rooms, as walls were removed and a softer segregation between rooms was created.

“Removing carpet throughout the living space, and placing

Game Creek Chalet is both luxurious and cozy after its renovation.

wood flooring throughout the top floor better tied all areas together in the end,” Brownlee explains.

The commercial, eight-burner stainless steel stove, oven and hood have always been a focal point of the kitchen," he adds. The project

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RENOVATIONS

The home now feels more open and less compartmentalized.

intended to keep this element, both for a great visual, but also to provide exclusive private chef functionality.

Darker-toned cabinetry and flooring was used to contrast with the lighter gray and original wood ceilings. A white and gray stone was used across the kitchen counters and bar, providing a nice pop against the darker 56

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cabinets and floors, while tying nicely into the above grays.

The open concept of the kitchen, living room and dining rooms was the biggest impact from the project, says Brownlee, creating a “warm and familiar ski cabin” feeling, and an area that provides shared interaction between family members and friends,

while allowing for interactive private chef demonstrations in the secluded location.

“We ended up with a top floor of a traditional ski cabin that flowed seamlessly from kitchen to dining to living space,” he says, “affording the ability to entertain and interact with family and friends in a warm, but refined space.”

Wooden floors replaced the carpeting in the main living space, giving the chalet a timeless quality.

PHOTOS COURTESY VAIL RESORTS

WE ENDED UP WITH A TOP FLOOR OF A TRADITIONAL SKI CABIN THAT FLOWED SEAMLESSLY FROM KITCHEN TO DINING TO LIVING SPACE.”

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FACES & PLACES PLATONICS AT PLAY

clockwise from top left: The Platonics — keyboard, Kelly Moser; guitar, Alan Chavis; drums, Brian Brugger; bass, Chris Weathers; vocals, Nicole Greener; vocals and guitar, Stacey Jones. Jen & Keegan Winkeller of Jen Winkeller Photography. Tex Asanti, Katrina Steadle and Tracie Portice.

Stephanie and Wolf Uberbacher.

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Tell us what’s going on in your world — including special events, occasions, milestones, celebrations, recognitions, achievements — and we’ll share it with the Vail Valley! Send photos with a brief description including who, what, when and where to facesandplaces@vaildaily.com

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5128 Grouse Lane #A & #B, East Vail 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3,100 square feet. $1,595,000

Jennifer Shay +1 970-376-2752

199 Russell Trial, Homestead One-of-a-kind homesite in upper Homestead bordering open space. Incredible views. Located at the end of a cul de sac. This homesite allows horses. $449,000 Jared Saul +1 970-343-2111

137 Knudson Ranch Road, Arrowhead 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,356 square feet. $1,049,000

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One Willow Bridge Road, An exclusive luxury residence club located in the heart of Vail Village. Offering two and three bedroom ownerships for seven weeks a year. Service is provided by the globally recognized Sonnenalp Hotel. Five-star amenities include pool and hot tub on Gore Creek, valet parking, daily housekeeping, exceptional concierge service, 24 hour security front entry doors, fitness center and spa access and breakfast (winter only). Price starting at $395,000.

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FACES & PLACES

Patrice Ringler recently joined the team at Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate A Vail Valley resident since 1993, Ringler has established herself as a respected professional in the area.

Ringler was selected as a member of the sales team for the new Ritz-Carlton Residences Vail project in February 2011. Since joining the team, she was involved with the sale of 27 residences for a total dollar volume of more than $83 million.Prior to joining the valleyยนs real estate community in 2007, Ringler was the assistant director of development and membership for the Vail Valley Foundation. A skier and runner, Ringler lives with her husband, Marshall, and their two children, Turner and Ava. She works at Slifer Smith & Framptonยนs Lionshead Village office.

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. The property comes with hot tub and outdoor fire pit, pool, tennis, and Parking Space in Vail Village also available. 6759 sq. ft plus 400 - 500 in place and undeveloped.

Offered at $5,750,000

What are you waiting for? Think quality of life.

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Cordillera Divide

605 Andorra Dr. | $3,495,000 Edwards

Cordillera Divide

49 Bluegrass Ct | $1,195,000 Edwards

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

Gourmet kitchen, climatized wine cave, two large decks plus patio, putting green, study with loft, flex space. Lovely high end finishes.

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DOWNVALLEY Q&A

FOUR QUESTIONS WITH

Erin Vega of Eagle Ranch Association Compiled by KIM FULLER

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vernacular of architecture. In keeping with current trends a new design, called Alpine Ranch, was approved to meet the needs of homebuyers.

This new design incorporates fresh and creative elements to complement the existing architecture of the community.

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association was established in 1999 to manage the new development project in Eagle. From the first shovel of dirt, the organization's mission has been focused on “building community,” according to Eagle Ranch Association Manager Erin Vega.

“Eagle Ranch was designed as a small and close-knit community where the streets have a peoplefriendly character,” Vega explains.

“Charming homes have yards, porches and sidewalks that foster neighborliness. The vision of Eagle Ranch is not of a gated community or a resort, but of a close-knit community where neighbors meet in their yards to chat while children ride bikes down tree-lined streets.”

Vail Valley HOME asked Vega some more questions on the Eagle Ranch Association as a downvalley organization:

vvh :

What are some of the trends or new additions happening at Eagle Ranch?

vail valley home : What does the Eagle Ranch Association provide to homeowners, and even to prospective buyers? erin vega : Eagle Ranch offers you a home, and a place to live in adventure. Right outside your door, you have nine parks, a 13mile bike path, endless mountain bike trails, and a single track through the community itself. We are located just a few miles from Sylvan Lake, and other beautiful camping destinations. For families, we are a short distance to the school system, and offer a bus stop right in Eagle Ranch Village.

Our community offers amenities, such as our beautiful Arnold Palmer Golf Course, Brush Creek Elementary School, Eagle Ranch Fitness Club, a movie theater, a brewery, food, hair (salons) and more.

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It’s a local community that enables homeowners to work and play in close proximity to an outfitted town.

within Eagle Ranch gives you beautiful views of the Sawatch Range and Castle Peak. vvh :

vvh :

What is the building style in Eagle Ranch?

ev : Eagle Ranch is a place for local families to grow. The variety of homes create a stepping system for the growing family, from condo to single-family, so all homeowners have a place to fit in. No matter which home style you reside in, all residences have a view. Any place you stand

ev : Like the building designs of the original residences and stores of Eagle, as well as other western Colorado communities, the architecture in Eagle Ranch represents the dominant styles brought to Colorado by settlers between the late 19th century and World War II. These styles include late Victorian, Prairie and Craftsman

What would you say makes Eagle Ranch stand out as a place to live in the Vail Valley?

ev : Currently, Eagle Ranch is under construction with our Senior Care Center. Castle Peak Senior Care Community was conceived in response to the critical needs of a growing number of older adults in Eagle County. Once completed, the facility will serve about 110 people at all income levels annually. The complex will include assisted-living rental apartments, private nursing units, private memory-care suites, and private short-term rehab suites.

Eagle Ranch is home to many multi-generational families.

The Castle Peak Senior Care Community will allow families to continue living in close proximity, while enjoying all the amenities in this small mountain community. The experience, generosity and insights of older generations, combined with the enthusiasm of other generations, make our community whole.

Eagle County partnered with Augustana Care to develop and own the care community.

Augustana Care recently received the Excellence in Not-ForProfit Leadership Award in 2015 from LeadingAge. This prestigious national award recognizes organizations with key attributes that characterize high-performing nonprofits. www.eagleranchhoa.com

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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

VAIL VILL AGE

A Passion for Progress A number of projects already underway would make even Charlie Vail proud

by KATHY FILGO

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h e f i r s t h i g h way to

forge into what is now Vail was constructed in the late 1930s and it was a state highway engineer who directed that construction. That engineer’s name was Charlie Vail — and, yes, he is the resort community’s namesake.

Once Charlie Vail helped get people to the Vail Valley, and the founding fathers began construction of Vail in 1962, the rest, as they say, is history. That passion for progress and the desire to improve continues to this day — and assuredly into the future — with a number of

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projects already underway.

This year will see construction begin on the I-70 Vail Underpass, nicknamed the Simba Run Underpass because of its location near the Simba Run Condominiums. It will provide a convenient, much needed access point for vehicles, transit, pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the expressway and connect West Vail and Vail town center. The project should be complete by December of 2017.

Another, very significant project now underway is the expansion and renovation of the Vail Valley Medical Center’s

west wing. The area’s nonprofit community hospital since 1965 is undergoing upgrades that include a new cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab; a new and larger emergency department; upgraded patient care and intensive care units; a relocated helipad; and expanded sports medicine research labs and capabilities. Services will not be interrupted during this time — but be careful on Vail’s 5,289 skiable acres, 193 ski trails, superpipe and halfpipe and minimize the need to check out the hospital’s superior services for yourself.

The venerable Gorsuch building on Gore Creek, meanwhile, is being remodeled to accommodate a much-anticipated new restaurant in the former Ore House space. Interior and exterior improvements will be made behind a construction fence with completion expected this spring. All that isn’t effecting Gorsuch’s retail space, one of your favorite retailers, however.

Because Vail is such a desirable location, affordable living for employees — those folks who help keep the town operating — continues to be a challenge, so Lion’s Ridge Apartment Homes,

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East Vail 5109 Black Bear Lane | $3,490,000 5 Bedroom | 6.5 Bath | 4,704 sq. ft.

Scott Bandoni, 970-390-9400

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Singletree 141 Mesquite Drive | $2,595,000 6 Bedroom | 8 Bath | 6,890 sq. ft.

Alida Zwaan 970-471-0291

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The Ranch at Cordillera 292 Red Draw | $1,450,000 4 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath | 4,388 sq. ft.

Valerie Valene, 970-471-1424

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT

PASSION FOR PROGRESS AND THE DESIRE TO IMPROVE CONTINUES TO THIS DAY — AND ASSUREDLY INTO (VAIL'S) FUTURE. with Buildings 1 and 2 already open, are a welcome asset.

This apartment complex features mountain views, soundproofing to minimize highway impact, and a convenient location minutes from the center of town.

Lion’s Ridge is a smoke-free community, as well, with one- and two-bedroom floor plans featuring large windows, private balconies/patios and in-unit laundry facilities. The project’s easy access to town fills a niche in the market and, by all accounts, tenants are thrilled. Construction on Buildings 3 and 4 continue;

Vail | Breakaway West unit 534 | $495,000

SOLD West Vail | Alpine Dr | $1,095,000 & $895,000

This 3 Bedroom is steps to the bus with a pool and hot tubs.

Eagle Ranch | 305 Palmer Loop | $619,000

4 Bedroom single family home with upgrades In family neighborhood

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Lots 19A and 19B Development opportunity in West Vail

Edwards | Morningstar Townhome E1 | $465,000

Quiet 3-bedroom + den townhouse with oversized garage

Pete Denise 970.331.1569 pete@vail.net VailColoradoProperties.com

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VAIL VILLAGE BY THE NUMBERS: Courtesy of the Vail Board of Realtors

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET Residences 76

CALLING ALL CONSIGNORS & SHOPPERS! Continued improvements are what keep Vail a place that draws people from all over the globe.

Priced $695,000 to $30 million Vacant land 0 PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2015 Residences 54 Priced $525,000 to $15.75 million Vacant land 0 PROPERTIES SOLD IN 2014 Residences 53 Sale Price $480,000 to $19 million Vacant land 1 Sale Price $7,750,000

the entire project is scheduled for completion this spring.

Lion’s Ridge isn’t the only lion roaring in Vail, by the way.

The Lion is a new private residential development walking distance from the Lionshead gondola. With 65 total units, ranging from one

to five bedrooms, it’s the only new luxury construction in Vail, with an expected movein date of January 2017.

The Vail Golf & Nordic Clubhouse renovation, meanwhile, involves numerous improvements.

Drainage issues and parking lot improvements are being addressed and, much more captivating, improvements are being made to the pro shop, Nordic center and restaurant.

These and other current projects are what keep Vail an ever dynamic town that draws people from all over the globe. While Charlie Vail never could have guessed the number of people who would be traveling the highways and bi-ways and skyways to get to one of the most renowned resort areas in the world, Vail has done him proud.

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

POTATO PATCH

Sunny Side Up Jimmy McHugh said it best: ‘Life can be so sweet on the sunny side of the street’

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a c k i n t h e day , in what is now called Potato Patch, the first settlers farmed — what else? — potatoes.

In fact, there are local residents, Luc and Liz Meyer, founders of Vail’s Left Bank restaurant, who still grow potatoes in their private garden and could be amusingly dubbed “gentlemen farmers.”

With sweeping mountain views, including the dead-on ski scene of Vail Mountain; a tranquil, private and peaceful environment; a neighborhood surrounded by National Forest rife with recreational opportunities; and no highway noise impact, despite being less

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than 10 minutes from Vail Village, Potato Patch is considered an exceptional community, even

by Vail Valley standards.

But there is another very unique and special feature that can be evidenced by its historic roots — to raise potatoes you need lots of sun. And over the years, while much has changed in Potato Patch, the sun keeps on shining and residents enjoy the glorious Colorado sunshine from sunrise to sunset.

Potato Patch is a hidden gem with all of the features needed to live an exceptional lifestyle in the Rocky Mountains. This community, no longer a secret,

is the choice of many prominent luminaries, including some of the early founders of Vail, who have built their houses and made their homes here — and wouldn’t dream of living anywhere else.

The unique advantages that Potato Patch provides are numerous. But ask residents who have lived in Potato Patch what they especially love about the area and No. 1 on their list is always “the sunshine.”

And as the neighbors say, once you’ve been on the sunny side, you can’t go anywhere else.

These four extraordinary and different homes have taken full advantage of the myriad amenities

and advantages to be found only at Potato Patch. Offered exclusively

by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, this opportunity to make Potato Patch your home is not to be missed. Slifer has four offices in the Vail Village area offering the best services and properties in the area and are your finest sources of information regarding all aspects of real estate in the Vail area.

For more information about the history and extensive benefits of living in Potato Patch presents, or for your personal showing of these exceptional homes, contact the Slifer Smith & Frampton Realtors listed here. There is so much more to the story – call and learn more.

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by KATHY FILGO

An eight-minute walk to Vail Village. $3,850,000

Two homes for the price of one. $6,125,000

AREA PROFILE • Stunning views from Vail Mountain to Beaver Creek.

• Private and tranquil — no highway impact.

• Less than 10 minutes to Vail Village • Adjacent to National Forest.

An architectural masterpiece. $7,425,000

properties clockwise from top left:

• Sun-drenched community.

Privacy and proximity. $13,750,000

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740 SANDY LANE Listed by Carroll Tyler ctyler@slifer.net, 970.390.0934 & Dana Gumber dgumber@slifer.net, 970.390.2787 781 POTATO PATCH DRIVE A&B Listed by Carroll Tyler ctyler@slifer.net, 970.390.0934 & Dana Gumber dgumber@slifer.net, 970.390.2787 815-814 POTATO PATCH DRIVE Listed by Paul Gotthelf pgotthelf@slifer.net, 970.376.1775 798 POTATO PATCH DRIVE Listed by Ric Souto rsouto@slifer.net, 970.471.0221

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PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT

75 6 FO R E S T R OAD / VAI L - LI O N S H E AD

Matchless Mountain Lifestyle New construction on Forest Road is setting a new standard

by KATHY FILGO

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n t h e r a r i f i e d a i r o f va i l ,

and in the equally rarified neighborhood of Forest Road stretching along the base of Vail Mountain, a new standard of excellence is being set. A spectacular luxury residence is now under construction in a section of town reserved for only the exceptional.

The location provides an expansive foundation for a

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matchless mountain lifestyle.

Just a few minutes' walk to the Born Free ski run will take you whisking down the mountain to the EagleBahn Gondola, which, in turn, conveys you to the finest skiing in the world.

At the end of the day, accomplished skiers can drop from Cascade Way straight into the home, designed and built by Scott Turnipseed, AIA

Architecture and Construction, renowned in the Vail Valley for its masterpiece homes and outstanding customer satisfaction.

Turnipseed has taken advantage of the mountainside location, bordered by Vail Resort, with its tall aspen trees, to craft an environment of beauty, privacy and tranquility.

A gracious entry provides a lovely sense of arrival and

transports family and guests into a world of perfect scale and a welcoming ambiance that will embrace all within.

An impeccably designed floor plan creates a beautiful flow between the grand master suite, the great room, dining room, kitchen and hearth room, which all occupy the top floor of the home to best capture the panoramic views of Red

SPECIAL FEATURES • Elevator access to all levels • Zoned air conditioning with humidification • Smart systems for lighting, audio and climate control • Spacious master suite with sitting area; fireplace; private access to south patio; walk-in closet with island and built-ins; 6-piece bath and laundry • 7 full baths; 4 powder rooms • 4-car garage with 15-foot ceilings, ready for the true car aficionado • Recreation room with fireplace, full sit-in bar and artistic glass wine closet • Media room with tiered seating and built-ins for entertainment equipment • Private study adjacent to master suite with mountain views • Ski room and mud room with extensive built-in cubbies and benches • Exercise room with full bath and steam room

PROPERTY PROFILE

• Functional, locked-off guest suite

• ±10,632 square feet • 6 bedrooms / 11 baths • 4-car garage • ±1.045 acres • Mountain views • Bordered by National Forest • Completion scheduled for Summer 2016 • $19.85 million

CO-LISTING AGENTS SLIFER SMITH & FRAMPTON REAL ESTATE Rick Pirog 970.390.0608, rpirog@slifer.net John Tyler 970.904.0355, jtyler@slifer.net www.756forestroad.com

Mountain, Lionshead and Vail Village. A special surprise awaits in the gorgeous, direct views of the Gore Range from the sizeable flagstone front decks.

Windows abound and frame the striking views throughout this remarkable home. Receding glass walls seamlessly open to the stunning outdoor living spaces and draw the outdoors inside. Find warmth by one of seven handcrafted fireplaces within and outside of the home.

Whether you are delighting in the large covered porch, the front decks or the very private stone

patio, your enjoyment of the great outdoors will be a special one.

The spacious outdoor patio, sunny and quiet, nestles into the aspen-covered hillside. It offers the perfect spot to seize some personal quiet time, or to host an outdoor party to be remembered.

This heated space, with a built-in fireplace and hot tub, provides a luxurious venue from which to enjoy the glorious Rocky Mountains.

A lower level “super suite” is a convenient added feature of approximately 800 square feet that far exceeds your typical, private guest apartment. Complete with a bedroom and living area divided by a double-sided, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a convenience kitchen, a fivepiece bath and a huge walk-in closet, this charming space can serve many purposes, from the perfect retreat for a nanny, a pilot’s overnight quarters, or a favored guest’s accommodations.

This extraordinary home, resplendent with the finest details, finishes, location and views, is a distinctive home for a discerning buyer. If you seek a legacy home in the international resort community of Vail — and you will accept only the very best —come take a private tour of 756 Forest Road.

Contact Rick Pirog or John Tyler for information and your personal showing.

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UNR AVELING THE MYS TERY OF HAND -WOVEN RUGS

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round 20 people gather in Edwards around rug expert James Opie’s Afghan rugs, sipping Prosecco and nibbling hors d’oeuvres, careful not to spill while they listen, spellbound, to his tales of the rug trade.

“No one has done as much with patterns as the Middle East,” Opie says.

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TH E B EAU T Y O F A W EL L-W OR N P I E CE LASTS FOR MU LT I P LE GENER ATIONS. … OB JEC TS L IKE HEIR LOOM PIE CE S TH AT YOU H AVE I N YOU R H OU SE C AN TR ANSCEND S OME OF TH ESE CONTEMP ORARY TR END S AND B E PASSED D O WN F R OM GENER ATION TO GENER ATION." — l a r r y s to n e

Every rug’s a story

PHOTOS COURTESY JAMES OPIE

Opie fell in love with Islamic architecture and design in the 1970s.

“You couldn’t buy the building, but you could buy the rugs,” he says.

After some rugs were stolen, he wrote a letter to an illiterate rug dealer in Shiraz, Iran, explaining the tragedy that had befallen him. Much to Opie’s surprise three months later, he received a letter in Farsi and a bundle of rugs tied together with yellow ropes.

“There’s much more trust in that part of the world,” he says, smiling.

The letter advised Opie to select the rugs he liked best and sell the others, which he did with placing ads in a newspaper and, ultimately, sending checks back to Iran. Thus began his lifelong journey in the

hand-woven rug trade, conducting business through the American and Iranian postal services.

Opie’s current project is in Afghanistan, which he says “may be the last place to get rugs of this quality.” Surprisingly, his work there has been facilitated by the U.S. Department of Defense.

In their calculations, one hand-woven rug “touches the economic welfare of 31 people.”

As an entrepreneur with a business family, Opie saw an opportunity to support weavers in need of employment. On a larger scale, the project helps maintain a market for the traditional cultural industries of Afghanistan.

In Afghanistan, weaving is rarely a solitary activity.

From sheep to shop

Opie says weavers demonstrate “a resistance to working alone.” Even today, most weaving still happens within the family context. While dealers are adamant about only sourcing through producers who prohibit child labor, young weavers may be employed if they are enrolled in high school and above. Weaving traditionally has been women’s work, but these days they account for only 60 percent of all weavers; Opie says their husbands are eager to learn.

Next in line are the producers, who are the middlemen between the weavers and the dealers. While the idea of a middleman may evoke notions of

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In Tehran, for example, weavers can often bargain with producers over pay, Opie says. The weavers “choose the one with the most shrill voice” to negotiate for the group. Producers may work with up to 300 families in their region. They must pay them on time and keep them busy with work.

PHOTOS COURTESY JAMES OPIE

Part of the reason hand-woven rugs support so many people is that they are often handmade from start to finish. Every step in the process determines the quality of the rug, from wool to dye to weave.

For starters, someone has to raise the sheep.

Different breeds, diets and regions all affect the wool.

The fleece shorn from one part of the body may differ from that taken from another. The wool must then be combed and cleaned and spun into thread according to the desired weaving pattern. Someone must harvest certain plants if yarn is to be dyed naturally.

“The formulas to make the dye are pretty well-kept secrets. It’s your recipe,” says Larry Stone of The Scarab.

“You have to make sure you have a good dye that sets.”

To drive home the point, Stone tells the story of friends who had bought a rug in Morocco. Their baby boy crawled across it and the low-quality red dye rubbed onto his white diapers. Stone wrote this off as a rug being sold to tourists; professionals know better.

The yarn then gets transported to a small room in a weaver’s home. Finally, it is time to prepare the loom.

“A great weaver can look at a picture” in order to set the loom, says Stone.

While weavings at this level of industry are done to set designs or patterns, weavers still need to have a strong sense of color. They often have some leeway when working with designs, particularly antique reproductions or tribal rugs. If it is a large pattern and the weavers only have small looms, they weave the parts separately and then piece them together.

The process of weaving rugs is a social experience;

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What makes someone pay thousands, even millions of dollars for a rug? Stone answers with a question of his own: “What attracts someone to a well-worn rocking chair with patina from years of use?” he asks. “The beauty of a well-worn piece lasts for multiple generations. …

Objects like heirloom pieces that you have in your house can transcend some of these contemporary trends and be passed down from generation to generation.” They are functional, durable pieces of art and craft.

The monetary value of a rug is determined by the quality, craftsmanship and time that go into its creation. Like the thread count of your favorite sheets, tighter weaves have a higher “knot count.” “Hand-woven” may conjure up images of antique rugs or tribal patterns. However, because of the global nature of the contemporary rug industry, avant-garde designers may commission a weave that bears little aesthetic resemblance to the palace carpets of old.

“Handmade isn’t necessarily ‘traditional,’” Stone says.

Indeed, even Opie, a traditionalist, acknowledges the occasional value of synthetic dyes in his hand-woven rugs. Certain colors are extremely difficult to produce naturally.

“This isn’t a race to find the grayest gray,” he says.

Beyond the patterns and colors, both weavers and designers experiment with materials. Wool is still the number-one component in rugs around the world, with cotton and silk trailing behind. New materials like recycled Sari silk and cellulose-based threads are available all the time. Given the option, though, rug experts like Opie and Stone will choose wool time and again — perhaps with a touch of silk.

A rug of one’s own If you purchase a rug from one of our local dealers, you will be in good hands. However, if you are buying a rug on your own, you can tell a handmade rug from a machine-woven piece from the knots, or the scrim, on the back, respectively. Hand-woven rugs often have tiny irregularities in the weave. If it is hand-dyed, you may note small discrepancies in the color.

Some pieces, particularly more rustic Moroccan rugs, may have no dye at all, and the color variations will come from natural wool.

Handmade runs the rug gamut. Mandy Benedict of Ruggs Benedict says buying a rug is somewhat like buying clothing.

“It’s an individual expression for every customer,” Benedict says.

“Rugs help us achieve the experience we want to have in our home or business.”

Buyers can choose and program a design, or even order hand-woven, wallto-wall carpeting. Finding the perfect match for your style and the feeling you want from your rug will depend on the shape, designs, color palette and, of course, your budget.

Once you have chosen a rug, Benedict suggests having it delivered to your house before committing.

“You need to see it down, in both directions,” she says. “You need to see it in the light.”

Purchasing a handwoven rug is a big investment and decision.

“They’re meant to stand the test of time,” she says.

Therefore, make sure you find something you will be happy to see someday in your grandchildren’s home. Or, simply follow the latest trend, woven into functional floor art.

PHOTOS COURTESY JAMES OPIE

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MARKET REPORT

BY THE NUMBERS

Weathering the Storm Real estate transactions are up but high rents cloud the market.

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weather the worst of storms. When the real estate mortgage bubble burst, we were hit like El Nino (which we usually pine for). We saw friends pack up their families and move to where “more” jobs were. The real estate market saw some amazing properties hit with unheard-of pricing for those who weren’t reeling from the loss of a home or job. It’s quite refreshing to look at the market today when you compare it to 2009-2012. From four years of complete uncertainty to now with new construction, prices steadily on the rise, and a healthy demand for resort real estate once again.

November 2015 had a rise in Closing Sales for both the Single Family (+4.8 percent) and Townhouse-Condo (+35.6 percent) segments. Median Sales Price continues to rise in both segments and even New Listings have risen. Although these numbers look quite strong, looks can be deceiving.

Vail Board of REALTORS® Director Mike Seguin observes, “I do not believe the average sales price variations for the month of November are indicative of the overall market. When reviewing the Median Sales Price YTD, we see a steady increase in price across the board with variations by location. Additionally, the increase in townhouse-condo inventory may be explained in part by the approaching ski season when many resort owners list their properties for a winter sale.”

Out of Whack While the market appears strong, it has challenges. In particular, supply and demand.

This simple law of economics

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can be a blessing for some while caustic to others. During our annual influx of winter employment needs, about four to five months a year, lowerpaying jobs abound and people who WANT them flock here only to be faced with the reality of unaffordable rent. We have talked about the problem, tried to address it with insufficient results, and now we face crisis once again. Rent is TOO high here and across the United States.

In fact, according to a fairly recent article in The Atlantic,

as of June 2015, 25 percent of Americans are spending more than half of their income on rent.

Reviewing our local numbers for the month of November gives us some idea of what the Vail Valley real estate climate is like, but talking to those working the field gives us much better insight. Vail MultiList Service Director, Kent Petersmeyer has a somewhat unique perspective on the market challenges. He is currently focused on “putting a dent in the overall affordable housing

problem here in the valley and throughout Eagle County.”

He certainly has his work cut out for him. To illustrate the big picture, Petersmeyer pointed out, “Although the volume of active listings (824) looks good in aggregate (good selection for new buyers), townhouse and duplex availability is thin in relation to historical demand and sales/ closings; in the case of townhouse residences which account for 14 percent of all sales, current availability represents a 4.3 month supply. This is pretty tight.”

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MARKET REPORT

I DO NOT BELIEVE THE AVERAGE SALES PRICE VARIATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER ARE INDICATIVE OF THE OVERALL MARKET.” — MIKE SEGUIN, VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS® DIRECTOR

“Segmenting the market by price band provides additional insight,” Petersmeyer continues.

“Properties priced below $500,000 account for 43 percent of Eagle County residential sales. Those priced between $500,000 and $1M account for 30 percent and those above $1M cover the remaining 27 percent.

With respect to properties priced under $500,000 (not including deed-restricted properties in locations such as Miller Ranch),

there are only 128 active listings.

Compare this number to the annual sales/absorption of about 540 properties, that’s a mere 2.85 month supply of inventory.”

Seguin agrees, “The local market in November tends to be fairly quiet as families settle in for winter. This and the robust sales activity over this last year led to the declining inventory represented today. We are seeing rent pricing increase to the highest it’s been in some time,

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which drives locals to buy rather than rent. However, pricing push back is on the horizon due to income levels that limit what buyers can afford.”

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Despite the affordable housing issues we face, the Vail Valley is still desirable. We have year-round, outdoor recreation surrounding us, and a strong sense of community that binds us together. We help our neighbors and give back whenever possible, in kind or monetarily. Case in point, the Vail Daily reported the 2015 Colorado Gives Day was the strongest on record, garnering $778,000 for local nonprofits.

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Seguin added, “Overall our market seems healthy. We have good buyer demand from the Front Range, national and international resort buyers and an active local market. Yet, the challenge ahead will be providing adequate housing for our entry-level workers and low-income families.”

Petersmeyer sees the writing on the wall as it pertains to the numbers, “You can see how chronic our affordable housing situation is when you consider that many of the properties under $500,000 [referenced above as 43 percent of our local sales] are purchased by vacation home buyers and investors purchasing rental properties; these folks do not ‘fall’ into the full time owner occupant status. That’s an unfortunate fact of life right now.”

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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.

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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!

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Cole Luxury Team Coldwell Banker Devonshire cell: (KC): 970.390.0026 (KB): 970.376.8085 email: Cole@Vail.net | Krista@Vail.net web site: www.ColeLuxuryTeam.com

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REAL ESTATE

AVON 400 Hurd Lane Unit I201 $539,000 Distinguished by its stunning riverfront location, convenient access to the Westin Gondola and the exciting amenities of Avon and Beaver Creek, Canyon Run I 201 is the most desirable 2 bedroom 2 bath corner residences available.

Refurbished with stunning river views, private deck and gourmet kitchen. The Ideal Mountain retreat with excellent rental history.

CONTACT:

Matt Bresler 970-376-0708

AVON 330 Hurd Lane Unit F103 $739,000 Nestled along the banks of the Eagle River, Canyon Run F-103 epitomizes the beauty and tranquility of mountain living just minutes from the amenities of Beaver Creek. Breathtaking river views, hardwood flooring, stunning dĂŠcor, private deck, masterful split level floor plan with many upgrades. The ideal Mountain retreat or primary residence with excellent rental history.

CONTACT:

Matt Bresler 970-376-0708

BACHELOR GULCH 180 Daybreak $2,595,000

BEAVER CREEK 262 Borders $10,250,000

BEAVER CREEK Strawberry Park, #309 $995,000

EAST VAIL Vail Racquet Club Dr #9-18 $279,000

Leisure life luxury awaits in this fully furnished 4 BD penthouse w/ 2 family rooms, individual ensuites, ski lockers & all the amenities of the Ritz Carlton. Generates almost $100k of rental income!

CONTACT: Kris Bruce Daniel Estrado 970-376-6656 970-331-3477

This magnificent 8 bd/7.5 bath home overlooking Beaver Creek Ski Resort is unparalleled in its class. Impeccably appointed, featuring the finest in antique reclaimed around Louis XIII wood planking & tie beams imported from France.

CONTACT: Doug Seabury, 970-390-8786, seabury@vail.net, www.AccessRealEstate.org

True ski in/out in central Beaver Creek. One of a kind 2BD w/many upgrades and a unique, superior floor plan. This original owner has builtins installed, new carpet, wood floors and more.

Terrific 1 bed ski condo. End unit w extra windows overlooks Gore Creek & tasteful upgrades incl. granite slab counter tops, kitchen cabinets, carpeting & paint. Sold fully furnished. 1 Minute from free bus route to Vail Village/Ski area & Vail Golf Course.

CONTACT: Dave Elmblad, Coldwell Banker, 970-376-4407 dave@elmblad.com, delmblad.cbdistinctive.com

CONTACT: Mike Seguin, 970-904-1551

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CORDILLERA 782 Granite Springs $450,000

CORDILLERA 602 Granite Springs $155,000

CORDILLERA 419 Red Tail Ridge $385,000

Gore Range views and old-growth trees define the property. When trees are cleared for building, the view will open to the Gore and an expanse of uninterrupted sky.

CORDILLERA 64 Pine Marten $395,000

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Pam Horan-Kates, 970-390-0669, phorankates@ slifer.net, Slifer Smith & Frampton

Pam Horan-Kates, 970-390-0669, phorankates@ slifer.net, Slifer Smith & Frampton

Flat site surrounded by conifers.

Easy build; soils report, perc test & plans included.

Located close to The Summit Golf Clubhouse.

Very private, sunny home site in a premier neighborhood.

CORDILLERA 217 Black Bear Trail $99,000

CONTACT:

Pam Horan-Kates, 970-390-0669, phorankates@ slifer.net, Slifer Smith & Frampton

Pam Horan-Kates, 970-390-0669, phorankates@ slifer.net, Slifer Smith & Frampton

Superior views east and west.

Stunning sunsets and plenty of wildlife to watch below the property.

Bordering open space, cul-desac location for privacy and quiet.

CORDILLERA 88 Powell $549,000

A 200K price reduction means the Seller is ready to sell & you can finally afford to live the life you deserve! Fabulous 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath Cordillera single family home is in move on condition waiting for your arrival!

CONTACT:

Jennifer Coulson 970-331-9011 jennifer.coulson@ coldwellbanker.com searchinvail.com VAIL VALLEY HOME | JANUARY 2016

9+ acres situated on a point looking up to NY Mountain and down to Salt Creek Valley.

Unobstructed 360-degree views.

Breathtakingly private.

CONTACT:

Pam Horan-Kates, 970-390-0669, phorankates@ slifer.net, Slifer Smith & Frampton

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Best buy on The Ranch! Beautiful aspen glade on property.

Approved building plans, driveway design, soils test and survey all available to buyer.

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CORDILLERA 49 Fairway Lane $999,000

Remarkable views east to the Gore Range. Large, flat site in a meadow with scattered aspen trees.

2.4+/- acres, located close to the Summit Golf Club.

Pam Horan-Kates, 970-390-0669, phorankates@ slifer.net, Slifer Smith & Frampton

EAGLEVAIL 225 Eagle Dr #6A $450,000

Located in the heart of EagleVail this 3BR/2.5BA townhome with garage has great golf course & westerly views.

Upgrades include pellet stove, slate entry, solid counters and hardwood floors.

CONTACT:

Double Diamond Real Estate Sondra Slappey or Lucie Woodward 970-376-7979 www.InvestinVail.net

E AGLE V AIL 1201 Eagle Drive $2,350,000 Luxury Home located just minutes from Beaver Creek and Vail.

Expansive views with incredible sunsets.

Intimate for families yet versatile to accommodate larger parties. 6439 SQ FT.

CONTACT:

Laura Lynn, 970-904-7835, lauralynn@kw.com

SINGLETREE 1460 Winslow Road $1,674,000

Spacious and Light! Enjoy soaring ceilings, open floor plan and incredible light and views.

5 bedrooms + den, 6 bath, 3.5 car garage quality finishes.

4,837 Sq. ft.

Broker owned.

SINGLETREE 41 Morgan Drive $1,650,000

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Singletree this 4 bedroom, 3 bath (could easily be a 5/4) single family home has been redone from top to bottom w/ a contemporary vibe.

A theater, large deck & plenty of outdoor space make this a perfect home for you!

CONTACT:

CONTACT:

Jennifer Coulson 970-331-9011 jennifer.coulson@ coldwellbanker.com searchinvail.com

LuAnn Graham, 305-720-9916, LuAnnGraham@ gmail.com

VAIL 770 Potato Patch Drive #15 $1,475,000 Incredible 3 bedrooms, 4 baths Potato Patch townhome. Stunning ski mountain views from all rooms. This feng shui enhanced sanctuary is designer decorated and fully furnished. Generates 36k in revenues with heavy owner useage. Private rooftop hot tub and sundeck. Serene outdoor pool surrounded by tall pines and babbling brook soundscape. Amazing wild life viewing and birds of prey out your window!

CONTACT:

Karen Petersen, 970-476-4414, Black Diamond Realty

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VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties (970) 476-2113

LIV Sotheby's Int Realty Beaver Creek (970) 845-0400

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

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

Pattison Mountain Properties (970) 476-9124

Gore Creek Properties Real Estate (970) 479-2858

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

Peak Service Realty & Mgmt.

(970) 949-4886

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

LIV Sothebys Intl Realty Edwards (970) 748-5150

Performance Real Estate Solutions (303) 587-3318

Havlik Realty, Inc (970) 390-2111

Lodge Real Estate (970) 754-7814

HBM Real Estate (708) 380-4890

Lynn Gregg (970) 390-0681

Ranch Creek Land Company (970) 390-0830

Heather Hutto, Broker (970) 260-3779

Madison & Co Properties Ltd. (303) 771-3850

Gateway Land & Development - Edwards (970) 926-6777

Colorado Appraisal Group Gateway Land & (970) 328-1534 Development - Vail (970) 790-6777 Colorado Mtn & City Homes (303) 841-6618

Colorado Valuation Consultants (303) 238-8626

9 East Realty (970) 949-4986 Access Properties of Vail (970) 390-0988 Access Real Estate of Colorado (970) 328-9519 Advantage Real Estate (970) 926-1155 Al Williams Real Estate (970) 471-1200 Alpine Mgmt. & R.E. Services (970) 855-0083 Alpine Resort Real Estate (970) 845-9599 Altima Group (970) 390-7020 Angelo's Appraisal (970) 845-5056 Anthony Sears Appraisal (970) 376-7226 Antlers At Vail Real Estate (970) 476-2471 AP Resort Concepts (970) 390-3703 Appraisal Services of Vail (970) 476-3126 ASE Real Estate (970) 328-3792 Atencio Real Estate (970) 376-6570 Avenue Realty/ Mountain Proper (720) 227-5040 Backhus & Associates (970) 471-0440 Barbara Meese Realty Inc (970) 280-5200 Beaver Creek Mgt./CO. Ranch (970) 926-1122

Berkshire Hathaway Edwards (970) 926-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Gypsum (970) 524-1150 Berkshire Hathaway Lionshead (970) 476-2482 Berkshire Hathaway - Villa Montane (970) 845-8700 Berkshire Hathaway Vail Village (970) 476-0476 Beth Runyon, Broker (800) 832-3091 Beveridge Real Estate (970) 328-7444 Black Diamond Real Estate LLC (800) 862-5105 Black Diamond Realty (970) 476-4414 Brandess-Cadmus Real Estate (970) 476-1450 Brooke Ferris Vail Real Estate (970) 376-0531 Buckner Matthews (970) 331-3377 Buyer's Investment Group,LLC (970) 926-2305 Byron Vail Homes (267) 799-8301 C & B Real Estate Co., (970) 926-8709 Carl H. Luppens, Broker (303) 394-1400 Cary Realty (970) 688-1275

Bella Vista Properties (970) 331-2115

CBRE, Inc (970) 446-6903

Belle's Camp Properties (970) 471-4071

Century 21 Mountain Luxury (970) 333-9318

Berg Real Estate, Inc. (970) 376-0215 Berkshire Hathaway Beaver Creek Lodge (970) 845-8440 Berkshire Hathaway Eagle (970) 328-2482 90

D. O'Neill Enterprises, Inc. (970) 390-8228

Christiania Realty, Inc. (970) 477-7850 Churchill Real Estate Co. (970) 471-0420 Coldwell Banker Devonshire (970) 530-0311

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Dalco Realty, Ltd. (970) 328-7272 Danielle Stoltz, Broker (970) 977-0560 Dantas Colorado Properties Inc (970) 376-6111 Dauphinais Real Estate, Inc. (970) 476-9112 Davos Group Vail (970) 376-8245 Distinguished Properties Realty (970) 926-3777 DMG Appraisal Services (970) 569-3911 Dolce Vita Realty (970) 331-4807 Donald L. Horst, Broker (970) 471-1737 Double Diamond Real Estate (970) 376-7979 Douglas Elliman Real Estate (970) 925-8810 Eagle County Assessor (970) 328-8640 EagleVail Realty & Management (970) 331-0387 Elizabeth D. Macleod, Appraiser (970) 926-7817 Engel and Volkers (970) 477-5300 Epic Consultants, LLC (970) 328-3456 Equitana Realty (970) 328-5455 Eustaquio Cortina Real Estate (970) 471-0626 Field of Streams (970) 390-7565 Four Seasons Realty, LLC (970) 926-5990 Garton Real Estate (970) 524-4116 Gary Harder, Appraiser (719) 337-1692 Gary Shields, Appraiser (970) 328-7735

Heather Stolz, Broker (970) 477-0241 Helen M. Gies, Broker (970) 390-3455 High Country Realty, Inc. (866) 376-8807 High Life Properties, LLC (970) 926-6097 Highmark Real Estate (970) 343-0703 Hoffman West Real Estate (970) 926-6000 J. Krueger and Company (970) 926-1858 J.F. Real Estate (970) 904-2002

Majestic Real Estate (303) 877-5645 Mayer Properties, L.L.C. (303) 579-2167 McNeill Property Management (970) 479-6047

RE/MAX Vail Valley (970) 766-7355 Resort Development Marketing (970) 376-0708 Richard Howard, Broker (970) 926-8328 Robert I. Law, Inc. (970) 390-0900 Robert Kendall, Broker (970) 470-3953

Minturn Real Estate & Development (970) 376-2167

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

Mountain Living Realty (970) 331-9560

Rocky Christopher Real Estate (970) 479-8245

Mountain Properties Real Estatate (970) 949-5474

Mountain Valley James Trudeau, Appraiser (970) 926-5692 (970) 390-0961 Mountain Valley Property Management Jon Reid Lindner Real (970) 390-9664 Estate (970) 331-6111 Mountain West Real

Rocky Mtn. Valuation Services (970) 390-5143 Ron Amass, Broker (970) 390-5827 Ron Byrne & Associates R.E. (970) 476-1987

Katherine Dodds, Broker (970) 390-8981

Estate (970) 476-0500

Rossi Realty (970) 376-4269

Katherine McCarty, Broker (970) 471-2276

My Mountain Realty, LLC (970) 477-1984

Sandy Apps, Broker (970) 390-0100

NAI Mountain Commercial (970) 476-6415

Savage Appraisal Services (970) 845-2200

Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 328-2327 Keller Williams Mtn Properties (970) 476-1600 Ken Wilson Broker LLC (970) 390-1320 Kim Tofferi, Broker (970) 390-4701 King Realty (970) 688-4843 KKS Property Mngmnt & RE Sales (970) 328-6890 Landreth Companies LLC (970) 361-1800 Legacy Estates (970) 390-7411 Lindvall Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-2695

Nancy F. Maxon, Appraiser (970) 926-2262 Nancy Lipsky & Co (970) 328-5551

Scanlan Real Estate Group, LLC (970) 331-4292 SkyHigh Properties (970) 331-1181

Nancy Powell, Broker (970) 376-5833

Slifer Management Co., Inc. (970) 926-7911

Navarro Lowrey Properties, Inc (970) 390-5302

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

Nevin Real Estate Group (970) 471-0207

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

North South Properties Inc (970) 328-6258 One Premier Properties Limited (970) 445-2828 Parliament Properties (970) 470-2384

Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Beaver Creek (970) 949-5811 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Bachelor Gulch (970) 845-2300

GATEWAY REPRESENTS THE MOST SPECTACULAR PROPERTIES IN THE ENTIRE VAIL VALLEY.

115 Alhambra Place, Cordillera Divide

219 Aspen Meadows Road, Cordillera Ranch

14237 Highway Six, Eagle

166 Cimarron Trail, Cordillera Ranch

81 Elk Run Court, Cordillera Valley

382 El Mirador Road, Cordillera Divide

150 Greyhawk Lane, Cordillera Ranch

Settlers Lodge #203, Bachelor Gulch

59 Jacksons Path, Cordillera Summit

2486 Fenno Drive, Cordillera Ranch

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VBR SERVICE DIRECTORY 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/ Lionshead (970) 479-0245 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ RSR (970) 754-8411 Slifer Smith & Frampton/ Solaris (970) 477-5720

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

Terry Krueger, Broker (970) 306-6810

The Appraisal Camp Smith Eaton Real (970) 471-1438 Estate&Prop Management The Appraisal Office, Inc. (970) 926-7930 (970) 926-1650 Solaris Real Estate, LLC The Board of R. E. (970) 479-6000 Appraisers SPI Property Management (303) 894-2361 Inc. The Cascade Team Real (970) 479-5444 Estate Star of the West LLC (970) 456-8203 (970) 331-1063 The Kleimer Company Stephen Polston, Broker (970) 471-1425 (888) 566-7737 The Mercury Alliance Mtn. Steve Hill Mtn. Properties Prop (970) 926-7701 (970) 927-3662 Steven J Pier, Appraiser (970) 328-2066 Stockmans Land Exchange (970) 328-7500

The Valley Home Store, LLC (970) 328-8776 Thurston Real Estate (970) 471-3444

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

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

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

Timbers Real Estate Co Vail (970) 477-8030

Susie Huxford, Broker (970) 331-3373 Suzanne J. Dugan, Broker (970) 376-4994

Timbers Real Estate CoBachelor Gulch (970) 845-2421

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

Vail Property Sales & Mgmt (970) 926-5252

Valuation Consultants, Inc. (970) 949-4898

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

Villages Real Estate (970) 390-6125

Trotter Real Estate LLC (970) 524-8323

Vistar Real Estate, Inc. Vail Real Estate Center LLC (970) 476-6223 (970) 688-7082 Walter Realty Group, Inc. Vail Real Estate Group (970) 926-5748 (970) 376-0844 West Valley Real Estate, Vail Realty/ Beaver Creek LLC (970) 949-9200 (970) 524-0344

Turner Real Estate Group (970) 926-4910

Vail Realty/ Vail (970) 476-8800

Willows Real Estate (970) 476-2233

Two Rivers Village Realty (970) 368-4401

Vail Resorts Hospitality Inc (970) 754-5857

Wirth Management, Inc (970) 479-1082

Torrey Tulley Benson, Broker (720) 284-8045 Tri-Star Realty (949) 276-7325 Trombetta Mountain Real Estate (970) 390-1115

United Country Colorado Mtn Properties (970) 328-6600 Vail Buyer Brokers (970) 471-1190 Vail Holm Brokers (970) 471-3333 Vail Home Rentals, Inc. (970) 748-5016 Vail Mountain Real Estate (970) 949-6349 Vail Property Brokerage, Inc (970) 476-8850

Vail Sales and Rentals (800) 720-1831 Vail Valley Land & Dvlpmnt. Co (970) 376-0228 Vail Valley Properties (970) 476-6789 Vail Valley Real Estate, Inc (970) 331-1110 VailSmith Properties (970) 904-0970

Wolf Asset Management Corp (303) 250-5166 Wynton Homes Realty (970) 328-4226 Your Castle Mountain Prop, LLC (303) 962-4272 Your Castle Mountain Properties (303) 962-4272

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$2,995,000 | 5-BEDROOM | 5.5-BATH | 3,203+/- sq.ft.

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