(14 6*' .18' 1( 911&
lddY
‹ -D\ *RRGULFK
7412'#0 +&' .#0- .114+0)X &'5+)0'& (14 0g .114 #&+#06 '#6
+0(1u#44+)10+911&T%1/ 999T#44+)10+911&T%1/ E jLLLk H
PHOTO BY BLUE SKY PHOTOGRAPHY
DRAMATIC, DISTINCTIVE, DETAILED...
MCCREREY FINE HOMES, LLC NAHB Certified Green Professional Builders of quality custom homes in Summit County and the Front Range for over 30 years. We are here to offer you the best in quality, craftsmanship and service PO Box 1082 • 619 Main Street • Frisco, CO 80443 Contact: Mark McCrerey 970.418.1455 • Office 970.668.0686x11
mccrereyfinehomes.com
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS COLORADO WEST
Photo by David O. Marlow
Photo by David O. Marlow
2010 FIRM OF THE YEAR
Photo by Michael Hefferon
THE LITTLE NELL RESIDENCE - AIA COLORADO WEST PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER
610 EAST HYMAN AVENUE
■
ASPEN, COLORADO 81611
■
WWW.CUNNIFFE.COM
■
970-925-5590
CONTENTS
nov /dec 2010
FEATURES 58
A LOFTY VISION Subtle architectural updates and a harmonious palette of finishes make a small Aspen condo feel as expansive as its surroundings. Architecture by GRW Architecture Interior Design by Bob Mayer, Bomar Builders
64
SLOPESIDE SLEEK A beautiful palette of natural materials gives a dated Aspen home a sophisticated new look. (You won’t find an inch of drywall here.) Architecture by Zone 4 Architects
66
HOME OF THE YEAR: ROOM FOR GRAND GESTURES Perched slopeside in the mountains of Vail, Colorado, our 2010 Home of the Year combines a stately mix of rustic luxury and mountain-modern style for a fresh take on high-country design. Architecture by K.H. Webb Architects Interior Design by Rinfret, Ltd.
DEPARTMENTS 22
SHOPPING A Seasonal Setting A shimmery mix of tabletop pieces—plus a few design pros’ expert advice for creating a festive spread—will help your holiday table shine.
27
INSIDER’S GUIDE Holidays Away If you’re hitting the road for the holidays, consider these highcountry destinations, from guest ranches to resorts, that make it easy to celebrate in style.
79
GET THE LOOK: HOME OF THE YEAR Love the effortless mix of natural beauty and glam touches in our Home of the Year? Make the look your own with this inspired selection of sophisticated pieces.
88
HOUSE OF THE MOMENT More than 800 acres of ranch land, a restored horse barn and a new four-bedroom main residence are just a few of the things you’ll love about Aspen Valley Ranch in Woody Creek, Colorado.
124
132
140
6
ML | November / December 2010
66
Vol. XVI, No. 7.© 2010 by Network Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to reprint or quote excerpts granted by written request only. Mountain Living ® (ISSN 1088-6451) is bimonthly with an additional special “Best Of” issue in August, by Network Communications Inc. 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Periodical postage paid at Lawrenceville, GA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mountain Living® P.O. Box 9002, Maple Shade, NJ 08052-9652. For change of address include old address as well as new address with both ZIP codes. Allow four to six weeks for change of address to become effective. Please include current mailing label when writing about your subscription. Subscriptions: $29.95 for one year; $52.95 for two years. Canada and Mexico add $20 per year. Single copy price: $4.95. Subscription questions, call (888) 645-7600. CPM#40065056. Canada post PM40063731. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Station A, P.O. Box 54, Windsor, ON N9A 6J5.
PHOTO BY KIMBERLY GAVIN
ON THE COVER A bed made of birch trees—handcrafted by Diane Ross of Rustic Furniture—makes a striking statement in the master bedroom of our Home of the Year. Turn to page 66 for more. Photography by Kimberly Gavin
ml | editor’s letter
ne great delight of working at Mountain Living is the opportunity we the staff have to look inside some of the high country’s most beautiful and memorable homes. That’s why every one of us looks forward to July, when the entries for our annual Home of the Year contest start filling our mailbox. This year, the “Home of the Year” shelf of my bookcase, which in previous years was capacious enough to hold all the entries, overflowed several weeks before the deadline. Each year during judging, we pore over hundreds of photos of mountain homes—some rustic, some modern, some grand and opulent, some small and sustainable, from the shores of Lake Tahoe to the ski slopes in Whistler to the foothills of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristos. And while we’re only able to choose one winner, the contest introduces us to homes, architects and designers we’ll often go on to feature in upcoming issues of Mountain Living. Last year, we discovered San Francisco-based interior designer Charles de Lisle, whose first foray into high-country home design took top honors—and showed all of us a fresh take on the traditional mountain-home vernacular. And in this year’s Home of the Year in Vail (on page 66), we discover what happens when Greenwich, Connecticut-based interior designer Cindy Rinfret turns her creative eye to Colorado’s high country. For more than 20 years, Cindy has been creating her classic Greenwich style for a roster of highprofile clients (Tommy Hilfiger, Regis Philbin, to name a few), so it’s fun to see how she integrates those Eastern influences with design elements that reflect Colorado’s natural beauty: a bed made from birch trees, a rock-crystal chandelier that calls to mind organic ice formations, and a color palette inspired by the mountain views. I hope the story of how Cindy and Colorado architect Kyle Webb made choices and met challenges, decided on materials and furnishings, and most importantly, created an environment that is both beautiful and livable for a family of four, will offer you as many design ideas as it has for me. And I hope that next year, photos of your mountain home might find their way onto my “Home of the Year” shelf. You’ll find complete contest rules and next year’s deadline at www.mountainliving.com. Best wishes,
CHRISTINE DEORIO, EDITOR IN CHIEF cdeorio @mountainliving.com
8
ML | November / December 2010
PHOTO BY DEBORAH COTA
O
Much more than just a little shelter from the storm. Our passion is building your dreams. We build each project with honesty, transparency, and a dedication to close relationships. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
New Construction | Renovations Summit County & Vail Valley
970.453.0727
pinnaclemtnhomes.com
MOUNTAIN
®
Hand-forged iron & solid bronze hardware
LIVING
Publisher HOLLY PAIGE SCOTT Editor in Chief CHRISTINE DEORIO Art Director LONETA SHOWELL Managing Editor CAROLINE EBERLY Advertising Production Coordinator CAROLINE GRAF Senior Media Account Executive CYNDI HOCHBERG Media Account Executives JAMIE FROYD, KATRINA NAIL Sales & Marketing Coordinator SARAH HERSCOVICI Copy Editor MICHELLE ASAKAWA Contributing Writers LINDA HAYES, NORMAN KOLPAS,
ABSOLUTELY
HANDMADE
ELISABETH A. SULLIVAN
Contributing Photographers MARTIN CRABB, KIMBERLY GAVIN, DAVID O. MARLOW, BLAKE MARVIN, EMILY MINTON REDFIELD, JAMES RAY SPAHN
Advertising and Editorial Offices 1777 South Harrison Street, Suite 903, Denver, CO 80210 303-248-2060 • 303-248-2064 Fax Advertising Inquiries hscott@mountainliving.com Editorial Inquiries cdeorio@mountainliving.com For Subscription Information: 888-645-7600
www.mountainliving.com Facebook Mountain Living Magazine
Twitter @MtnLivingMag
HOME DESIGN DIVISION President ADAM JAPKO Senior Vice President, Operations STUART CHRISTIAN Director of Publishing Operations RICK HIGGINS Production Director CHERYL JOCK Production Manager ANDREA FITZPATRICK Circulation Manager KURT COEY Newsstand Manager BOB MOENSTER Printed in U.S.A.
www.hardwarerenaissance.com
Chairman & CEO DANIEL McCARTHY CFO GERRY PARKER General Counsel SUSAN DEESE
10
ML | November / December 2010
i n s p i r e d
.
i n n o v a t i v e
.
t i m e l e s s
Featured Builder: Colorado Log Builders, Wheat Ridge, CO Featured Engineer/Architect: Littlehorn Engineering & Surveying, LLC, Steamboat Springs, CO Featured Products: Trestlewood II Timbers and Mantel, Skipped Oak Flooring and White Pine Lumber
w w w.trestlewood.com 8 7 7. 3 7 5 . 2 7 7 9
HIS VISION. OUR PASSION.
In memory of
GERALD GALLEGOS 1949-2010
www.GallegosCorp.com · 8 0 0 - G A L L E GOS stone · masonr y · stucco · plaster · concrete · marble · granite · stone sales
S C U LPTE D
F R O M
TH E
E LE M E NTS
970.926.2622 www.rkdarch.com vail . colorado
Rich, Rustic, Refined . ..
Custom hand-forged ironwork that will exceed your expectations. See more unique ironwork samples at www.VentanaCustom.com Commercial ~ Residential 303.670.3060 Railings ~ Fireplace Doors ~ Gates ~ Light Fixtures ~ Hardware
#/&&%% .%730!0%2 4/!34 7!,+ /54 "!#+$//2 3+) 7%,#/-% 4/ 9/52 .%7 -/2.).' 2)45!,
Bu!Uif!Dpmpoz-!ju!jt!bmm!bcpvu!uif!mboe/!Bmxbzt!ibt! cffo/!Bmxbzt!xjmm!cf/!Uif!hsfbuftu!pg!dbsf!ibt!cffo! ublfo!up!tvtubjo!uif!tqjsju!boe!obuvsbm!cfbvuz!pg!uijt! mboe/!Ipnf!tjuft!bwfsbhjoh!npsf!uibo!tjy!bdsft!bsf! oftumfe!joup!uif!qsjtujof!bmqjof!fowjsponfou! bmpohtjef!foemftt!tljjoh!boe!topxcpbsejoh-!cjljoh! boe!ijljoh!usbjmt/!Tdifevmf!zpvs!qsjwbuf!upvs!pg!uijt! zfbs.spvoe!sfusfbu!cz!dpoubdujoh!Cpc!Nbsti!ps!Ejdl! Tupofs!bu!546/75:/4522!ps!wjtju!xxx/uifdpmpozxqd/dpn
MARTIN CRABB
ml | shopping
22
ML | November / December 2010
A seasonal
setting
Rich textures and the sparkle of silver mix with pops of purple for a fresh new take on the holiday table PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN CRABB
PRODUCED BY LONETA SHOWELL
Get the Look
< >
Butter Dish Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to pass the butter when each place is set with one of these darling individual butter domes. Match Convivio White Butter Dome, match1995.com Butter Dish Charger A hammered-metal accent is all it takes to make the white butter dome pop against a pale tablecloth. 5-inch Hammered Round Tray, westelm.com White Tealight Holders Semi-sunken tealights give off a warm glow from within these ice-like crystalline columns, made from blocks of gypsum. Selenite Tealight Holders, dillards.com Salt Cellars We love these (lead-free) pewter birds and their feathered spoons. Wishnest Bird & Feather Salt Cellars, nordstrom.com Silver Charger This striking piece is really a serving tray, but we think it works just as well as a backdrop for crisp white dinner plates. Silver Arabella Nesting Tray, ralphlauren.com Dinner Plate It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get more classic than white bone china with a platinum rim. Silver Aster Dinner Plate, wedgwood.com Salad Plate This pretty plate sets the color scheme with bands of purple and platinum. Delfina Salad Plate in Orchid, zgallerie.com
Appetizer Plate Created using centrifugal force, this plate puts a new spin on glass dinnerware. Ilsa Appetizer Plate, crateandbarrel.com Champagne Flute Ornately etched vines and stems twist and twine their way around this delicate, Art Nouveau-inspired glassware. Horta Champagne Flute, anthropologie.com Napkin A fine weave allows these linens to fold neatly, and the sophisticated hue is right at home in a palette of chic metallics and luxe textures. Delma Napkin in Gold, ralphlauren.com Candleholder Tealight holder meets hurricane in this sculptural glass accent. Pixie Candleholder, crateandbarrel.com Serving Utensils They look just like heirloom silverware, but this silver-plated spoon and fork are supersized to serve up favorite holiday dishes. Antique Silver Serving Set, potterybarn.com Wine Glass Mix up the traditional holiday color scheme with this pretty plum goblet. Purple Luster Glassware, pier1.com >
<
To learn how high-country designers style their holiday tables, turn the page...
ml | shopping
TABLESCAPE TIPS >< FROM THE PROS
A few of our favorite high-country designers share their ideas and advice for setting a holiday table you and your guests will remember well into the New Year
BARCLAY BUTERA, Barclay Butera Home Park City, Utah barclaybutera.com
“Christmas for me, like so many other Americans, is a time of reminiscence; holiday traditions from childhood play such a role in how we celebrate. When I was a child my grandparents owned a holly farm and we would go and gather masses of greenery and berries for my mom. I still love to embellish my holiday table with an abundance of freshly cut holly, as well as multi-level silver hurricanes and crisp white candles surrounded by spicy rose hips. My linen choices vary depending on if I’m in Newport Beach or Los Angeles, but when I’m in Park City, I love a rich, classic plaid. It shows off my beloved Vietri Bellezza dishes, and I complement everything with vintage silver, crystal and mercury-glass goblets.” PRODUCT PICK: Nickel Rim Glass Hurricanes by Williams-Sonoma Home, wshome.com
ROBYN WOODHALL, Towne Interiors and Design Missoula, Montana towneinteriors.com
“I’m kind of a simple girl when it comes to place settings. My way of making a holiday table special is by adding a sense of history. I love mixing old with new: my grandma’s silver or my mom’s pewter candlesticks mixed with my own simple touches. I prefer natural elements, great linens and lots of candlelight. Sometimes I’ll put votives or flowers in small hurricanes all over the table and send one home with each guest. Small vases are inexpensive and available at every crafts store. Fill them with seasonal flowers, wrap raffia or ribbon around each one and attach a tiny card telling each guest why he or she is special to you.” PRODUCT PICK: Match Convivio White Butter Dome, match1995.com “There is something so timeless and elegant about this collection, and it works with any setting, traditional or modern. ‘Please pass the butter?’ No more. I Iove these individual butter domes!”
24
ML | November / December 2010
“These simple cylindrical hurricanes trimmed with nickel are the quintessential vessel for festive fillers and crisp white candles. They come in a range of sizes, which allows me to dress the table in various heights with perfect symmetry.”
ANDREA SCHUMACHER, O Interior Design Denver, Colorado ointeriordesign.com
“The holidays are all about festivities and sparkle. This is the time of year to bring out the fancy tableware. Start with a few of your favorite things. If you don’t have fabulous dishware yet, the Balcons du Guadalquivir china by Hermès is gorgeous for the holidays! If your dishware is ornate, go with a simple but colorful tablecloth, runner and placemat. Then layer, layer, layer. This is the time of year when more is more! Add bowls of ornaments to the table and/or garland, then top off each plate with a small gift.” PRODUCT PICK: Hermès Balcons du Guadalquivir dinnerware, at replacements.com “This pattern is just perfect for the holidays. The colors remind me of a candy cane!” ●
5IF -FBEFS JO 0QFOJOH (MBTT 8BMMT
> >7> Ê ` }Ê-ÞÃÌi Ê7 ÈÇ
7 ` > Ê*>ÀÌ iÀÃ]Ê ÀV ÌiVÌ
ÀÊ>Êà ÜÀ Ê>«« Ì i Ì]ÊV Ì>VÌ >ÌÌÊ °Ê/Õ` À ÎäΠǣx äÓ{äÊÝÓÓn]Ê ÌÕ` ÀJ>ÀV Ã> i°V
0QFO UIF EPPS UP FYIJMBSBUJPO &OKPZ UIF CFTU PG CPUI XPSMET B SPPN XJUI B WJFX UIBU PQFOT UP UIF PVUEPPST ZFU HJWFT ZPV UIF QFBDF PG NJOE POMZ B XFBUIFS SFTJTUBOU /BOB8BMM QSPWJEFT
OBOBXBMM DPN
(SBOE 5SBOTGPSNBUJPOT
PHOTOS: DAVID O. MARLOW
Inspired Environments
B R E WSTER MCLEOD ARCHITECTS, INC. ASPEN OFFICE:
TELLURIDE OFFICE:
117 South Monarch Street Aspen, CO 81611 T 970 -544- 0130 F 970 -544-9201 of f ice@brewstermcleod.com w w w.brewstermcleod.com
126 South Oak Street, Unit A Telluride, CO 81435 T 970 -728-430 0 F 970 -544-9201 of f ice@brewstermcleod.com w w w.brewstermcleod.com
ml | insider’s guide
HOLIDAYS AWAY
THE INSIDER’S GUIDE Hitting the road for the holidays? The following destinations, from guest ranches to resorts, make for the perfect getaway STORY BY LINDA HAYES
1. ENCANTADO, Tesuque, New Mexico A member of luxe Auberge Resorts, this contemporary adobe-style resort just outside of Santa Fe features 65 low-slung casitas with wood-burning kivas, luxurious beds and bathtubs made for two. Spend your holiday indulging in the Mountain Spirit Purification treatment at the spa, followed by dinner at Terra. Check out the Southwest Santa Package, and ring in the New Year at Betty’s Bar. encantadoresort.com, 877-262-4666 >>
ML | www.mountainliving.com 27
ml | insider’s guide 7
3
2. C LAZY U, Granby, Colorado This historic guest ranch is a true winter wonderland. Forty rooms and suites with stylish Western décor are set in hillside lodges. For fun, there’s everything from skiing on private Baldy Mountain to sleigh rides to treatments at the Lazy U Spa. Holiday touches include decorated en-suite trees, Christmas carols and dinner, and a Western swing dance on New Year’s Eve. clazyu.com, 970-887-3344 3. STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE, Deer Valley, Utah Named after the ski legend himself, the Stein beckons elegantly from its midmountain perch. Its 180 exquisite guest rooms and suites offer everything from downy comforters to gourmet kitchens, while Glitretind Restaurant, complete with a 10,000-bottle wine cellar, offers the ultimate holiday cheer. Start the New Year off right with the Great Salt Stone Therapy at the 20,000-squarefoot Norwegian-style spa. steinlodge.com, 435-649-3700 4. SPRING CREEK RANCH, Jackson, Wyoming Set in a wildlife sanctuary high above the town of Jackson Hole, this mountain-elegant ranch with inn rooms and mountain villas offers creature comforts galore, from spa treatments at the Wilderness Adventure Spa—try the Call of the Wild Massage— to fine dining at the Granary. Book the three-night New Year’s Eve Package and catch the Jackson Hole fireworks from your perch above town. springcreekranch.com, 800-443-6139 5. SONNENALP RESORT, Vail, Colorado The heart of charming Vail Village is home to this historic resort, which caters to every whim with signature Bavarian hospitality and style. Its 115 luxury suites and 12 hotel rooms are both intimate and elegant. Classic Bavarian cuisine is on the fine-dining menu at Ludwigs, the fondue at Swiss Chalet is tops, and the Mountain Body Glow treatment at the spa lives up to its name. sonnenalp.com, 866-284-4411
more
28
Find more of our favorites at mountainliving.com.
ML | November / December 2010
6. BIG EZ LODGE, Big Sky, Montana Situated in the mountains a few ridges over from Big Sky Resort, the Big EZ is the perfect holiday hideout. Within the grand timber lodge, 12 guest rooms are done up with native log beams, stone fireplaces, faux-fur quilts, wooly bear-shaped footstools and bathrooms with spa showers. At mealtime, the kitchen turns out everything from blueberry pancakes to pan-seared red deer. Soaks in the hillside pool are a must. bigezlodge.com, 877-244-3299 7. RESORT AT SQUAW CREEK, Lake Tahoe, California The base of world-class ski resort Squaw Valley USA is the setting for this dramatic ski-in/ski-out destination, which has recently undergone a $53-million renovation. Rooms and suites offer all the comforts of home (and then some), and perks include a heated pool, an ice rink and a full-service spa. Ristorante Montagna and the Gingerbread Village are home base for holiday cheer. squawcreek.com, 800-327-3353 8. SUN VALLEY LODGE, Sun Valley, Idaho Celebrating the holidays comes naturally at this historic family-friendly gem, where 148 rooms are done up with cheerful French Country furnishings. Festive activities include a 75th anniversary ice show, a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, carolers, fine dining at Gretchen’s restaurant and celebrations at the Duchin Lounge. sunvalleyresort.com, 800-786-8259 ●
{ insider’s tip } Check event calendars at ski areas around the West for holiday torchlight parades, which traditionally take place on-mountain on Christmas Eve (in Squaw Valley, Sun Valley, Taos and Telluride) and New Year’s Eve (in Breckenridge, Jackson, Steamboat and Vail). Some resorts may let you sign up to join in.
Photo By Todd Pierce
A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SOLUTIONS
k . h . w e b b
a r c h i t e c t s . p c
w w w . k h we b b . c o m V A I L C O L O R A D O 970.477.2990
Enjoy the Warmth of the Holiday Season Every Day of the Year...
Fre e I ni ti a l De s i gn Co n s u l t at i o n I nte gra te d D es i g n Pro ces s 3 D M o del i n g Ne w Co n s t r u ct i o n R e mod e l s / Addi t i o n s S us ta in abl e Des i g n s LEED A c c re d i te d Pro f es s i o n al
MARC P. HOGAN, AIA
970.453.6880 Breckenridge MICHAEL R. HOUX, AIA
970.513.1000 Silverthorne
www.bhhpartners.com
P H O T O : D AV I D O . M A R L O W
PHOTO: STEVE MUNDINGER
WEST BUTTERMILK
ASPEN HIGHLANDS
P H O T O : M AT T M E N D E L S O H N
EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY RECOGNIZE ONE ANOTHER.
$ # ! "
FAW N L A K E , VA
" " ! ! ! " # "
$
!
GENERAL RICHARD B. MYERS (RET.) 15TH CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS
P R O J E C T S I N : A S P E N - C H I C A G O - M O N TA N A - V I R G I N I A - S O U T H E R N C A L I F O R N I A - G E O R G I A - N E W Y O R K - W Y O M I N G
(O) 970.925.4269
ASPEN
-
M I L WA U K E E
(C) 970.948.4269
-
NEW YORK
W W W. R G S A R C H I T E C T U R E . C O M
Scott Hasson Photography
1120 CHAMBERS AVE. EAGLE, CO 81631 970.328.0403 WWW.P CWB U I LD S.C O M STAF F @ P CWBUI LDS.COM
Bighorn Lodge - Jackson Hole, WY
Incredible Log Home – Incredible Views Surrounded on 3 sides by Grand Teton National Park on a decommissioned national park road, with dramatic views of Grand Teton, the 10,000 sf Bighorn Lodge is unquestionably the most impressive log structure in Jackson Hole and yet it is only minutes from world class restaurants, downtown shopping, the airport, the world class Jackson Hole Ski Resort, 4 world class golf courses, the elk refuge with 12,000 wintering elk and Yellowstone National Park. This Jackson Hole paradise property is surrounded by the pristine 18,000,000 acre greater Yellowstone ecosystem. The park trails on the north side of the property are ideal for horse back riding, mountain biking, snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and hiking along miles of open sage meadows into the heart of the National Park. The property is often visited by Elk, Moose, Pronghorn, Bison, and Mule Deer with over 1 mile of private access to Cutthroat Trout fly fishing on the Snake River. $12,750,000
Tax Advantages WY has no income tax, no corporate tax, and Bloomberg voted WY the #1 Wealth Friendliest State in the U.S. The tax advantage has attracted wealth like no other place in the U.S. and has made Teton County/Jackson Hole the #1 wealthiest county per capita in America in 2009 according to the IRS. Call today to discuss making Bighorn Lodge in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming your outdoor paradise home.
Bronko Terkovich Sales Associate Jackson Hole, WY 307-739-1000 Bronko.Terkovich@JHSIR.com
-)/."1 -.
&))'The Pendleton® Collection Finely styled pile carpets inspired by Pendleton Trade Blankets
Custom Log Vanities
Cedar Mountain
WE FINISH WHAT MOTHER NATURE STARTED
www.southwestlooms.com 1-800-333-1801
36
ML | November / December 2010
WWW.CEDARMOUNTAINCOLLECTION.COM 208-664-9403 • PRICES STARTING AT $1999
Dream in
3-D Dan Featheringill AIA, LEED AP Architect Licensure in New Mexico & Colorado 888.471.2195
Architectural Design Meets Building Expertise.
www.featherandgill.com
DISTINCTIVE INTERIOR DESIGN, HOME FURNISHINGS, LIGHTING & CUSTOM FINISHES
970.887.3953
|
WWW.DISTINCTIVEDESIGNINTERIORS.NET ML | www.mountainliving.com 37
Spas Swim Spas Swimming Pools Cold Plunge Pools Waterfeatures Bath Fixtures Built to Client Specifications Sustainable Durable 1-800-951-spas (7727) 720-864-9115 fax 720-864-9120 www.diamondspas.com spasales@diamondspas.com
Diamond S P A S
38
ML | November / December 2010
P hotogr a pher : Brent Bingham
Diamond Spas
Custom Copper & Stainless Steel Aquatic Products Residential Commercial
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
EXPERT Q&A WITH
SOUTHWEST LOOMS SOUTHWEST LOOMS
5634 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707 919.489.8362 southwestlooms.com
DOUG LAY, NELDA LAY & CYNTHIA MCLAREN
CLIENTS COME TO YOU FOR... Innovative and unique carpet designs, and expert advice on selecting and caring for handmade carpets. YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS... For many folks, a rug is an afterthought. But we believe that a rug sets the tone for your entire living space and should be given primary consideration. Select a rug that matches your personal aesthetic and sense of space. The texture, color and style of the rug will help guide your choices of fabrics, wall colors, window treatments and accessories, for an end result that’s an integrated, warm and inviting whole.
ask the
EXPERTS
YOUR STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY... Our Pendleton ® rug collection is influenced by the Indian trade blankets produced by Pendleton Woolen Mills and trade blanket archive sources. Our Dreamcatcher rug collection is inspired by classic examples of Navajo rug design. YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT... Good weaving and color! WHAT’S NEW ABOUT YOU? We’ll be introducing several new Pendleton designs in 2011, along with runners that are compatible with many of our existing designs. We also have a special new group of Dreamcatcher designs in the works.
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
EXPERT Q&A WITH
McLAUGHLIN ARCHITECTS
CLIENTS COME TO YOU FOR... Our demonstrated ability to create award-winning designs unique to individuals throughout the Intermountain West, Southern California, Hawaii, Costa Rica and New Zealand. YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS… A comprehensive approach that melds our clients’ needs and desires with the surroundings, regardless of the project scope or geographic location. YOUR STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY… Our philosophy is to not have a
particular style, but rather a goal to create timeless architecture appropriate to each project’s environmental and cultural context. THE MOST INSPIRING THING YOU’VE SEEN LATELY IS…
JIM MCLAUGHLIN M C LAUGHLIN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
P.O. Box 479 Sun Valley, ID 83353 208.726.9392 mclaughlinarchitects.com
My inspiration comes from my love of travel and the opportunity it provides for the exploration of unique solutions expressed through the vernacular architecture of a region. EVERY HOME MUST HAVE… A “sense of place,” which gives it an
identity and character that enriches one’s experience of space, light and form. SHARE WITH US ONE OF YOUR GO-TO DESIGN RESOURCES.
Our design resources are limitless. We have sourced products and items from all over the world for our various projects. The sky is the limit! MAKE A DESIGN PREDICTION.
With current trends for more energy-efficient homes, I predict the homes we design and build will become more space efficient through the use of modern materials and various multi-use spaces.
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
EXPERT Q&A WITH
FABU-WALL-OUS SOLUTIONS
CLIENTS COME TO YOU FOR... Our reputation as a quality, award-winning design/build company with extensive experience in remodeling and historic restoration. The Fabu-WALL-ous Solutions trademark, “finding solutions to challenging building situations,” coupled with our reputation for commitment to providing superior client service, communication and attention to detail are also draws. YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS... Our clients are our partners. The integration of each client’s unique personality into a project is central to our design philosophy and frequently requires thinking outside the box. Energy and resource efficiency and creating a healthy living environment are also key tenets of our design philosophy. YOUR STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY... Every project’s DNA is as unique as that of its owner. Our clients, their personalities and goals, and appeal for future resale are all factors that influence our style. We incorporate each client’s needs with the site’s terrain, views and geography, while remaining attentive to the budget. YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT... “Creating an owner’s dreams” has been Bill and Chuck’s passion for 35 years. THE MOST INSPIRING THING YOU’VE SEEN LATELY IS... The blending of interior spaces with the magnificent panoramas of the mountains, canyon lands and landscaped courtyards in and around Santa Fe. WHAT’S NEW ABOUT YOU? We are older and wiser today than yesterday, and we look forward to the opportunities that will come with meeting the new challenges of tomorrow: the evolving needs of our clients and an ever-changing building industry.
BILL DEUSCHLE & CHUCK CASWELL FABU-WALL-OUS SOLUTIONS, LLC
P.O. Box 2882 Santa Fe, NM 87505 505.982.9699 fabuwallous.com
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
EXPERT Q&A WITH
REDLINGER PROPERTIES
GUESTS COME TO YOU FOR... All the comforts of home coupled with the service of a great hotel. We believe that special properties like the Over The Edge Home require exceptional service to match. Our goal was to change the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your key, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you at the end of the weekâ&#x20AC;? mentality typical of mountain home-rental companies. We offer daily maid services, private chefs, in-home masseuses, private ski instructors and more. We can provide whatever our guests want, whenever they want it. THIS PROPERTYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY... Great contemporary hotels and cozy, comfortable ski lodges. We wanted to provide the luxury and sophistication that contemporary hotels offer, as well as the warmth of a great ski lodge. YOUR STYLE OF SERVICE IS DEFINED BY... The concept of â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything,
anytime.â&#x20AC;? We provide what we believe is the finest luxury rental property in Colorado. We want our service to match that level of quality.
DON REDLINGER
AN UNEXPECTED TOUCH YOU OFFER IS... A personal, private concierge. Our goal is to
make sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re anticipating the wants and needs of our guests, so a dedicated staff member is responsible for each guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stay. THE AMENITY YOUR GUESTS MUST EXPERIENCE IS... A dinner prepared by a private chef
at the Over the Edge Home. The perfect evening begins with guests relaxing by the ďŹ replace on our rooftop deck. Then, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll move to the dining room for a personally designed meal and end the experience with a nightcap in the bar. EVERY GREAT HOTEL ROOM MUST HAVE... A great bed, a great bathroom and a great
television. The Over the Edge Home was designed with all three in mind. YOUR GUESTS CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T SAY ENOUGH ABOUT... The house! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ski-in/ski-out and offers
every amenity imaginable. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly a special place.
REDLINGER PROPERTIES
2965 Trails Edge Road Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 970.846.8907 866.976.5504 steamboatplatinumlodging.com steamboatluxe.com
@SRZW\US` >`]^S`bWSa
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
EXPERT Q&A WITH
ROOM 135 EXPERTS
ROOM 135
135 11th Street Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 970.879.1164 roomonethirtyfive.com
CLIENTS COME TO YOU FOR... Our team approach and our ability to constantly critique each other, which ensures that we’ll find the best design solutions for each client. Clients also love our ability to source nationally and internationally like no one else. YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY IS… “Design for the client.” We keep ourselves in check when our personal design taste creeps in to conflict with the overall design purpose. YOUR STYLE IS INFLUENCED BY… The things we love; our passions. This has
tremendously helped our success because once we identify a client’s passion, we know how to design around it. THE MOST INSPIRING THING YOU’VE SEEN LATELY IS… Deyrolle on Rue du Bac in Paris, a 170-year-old taxidermy shop we came across on a recent buying trip. It is packed full of insects, shells, antique wooden cases, botanical prints and stuffed animals of every kind imaginable. EVERY HOME MUST HAVE… A point of view. It needs to be an expression of your
spirit; a layering of the things that drive you. Whether it’s a particular collection or a blend of silk, mohair, murano glass, taxidermy and antiques, your home needs to be an expression of the different lines, shapes and forms that energize your life. SHARE WITH US ONE OF YOUR GO-TO DESIGN RESOURCES. Rue Paul Bert
in Paris. Typically we go to France at least twice a year. MAKE A DECORATING PREDICTION. Globalization. The world continues to
become smaller and this will be reflected by a move toward mixing global design styles. People will design around something that tells a personal story. For example, the starting point for a design may be a piece of exotic art picked up in Southeast Asia during a memorable vacation.
fireondemand.com
970.547.4431
Fire On Demand â&#x201E;˘ Breckenridge, CO
46
ML | November / December 2010
Hand Crafted, Metal Fire Pits and Log Sets. Custom Design and US Shipping Available.
CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN
www.gracehomedesign.com Jackson, WY | 307.733.9893
ML | www.mountainliving.com 47
48
ML | November / December 2010
SAVE UP TO 70%
handcrafted iron and bronze lighting
Annual Factory Sale on Showroom Fixtures Contact us for a complete list
866-807-3057
www.naytura.com
Dan Sater loves InsulStar!
"Great home design combines beauty and appeal with lasting performance." “The Sater Group has been creating unique homes for special people for over twenty-five years and environmental stewardship has always been important to our firm. “We place a special emphasis on sustainable design, so I choose InsulStar® high performance spray foam insulation. InsulStar® maximizes the efficiency of the building envelope, lasts for the life of the home, and provides superior comfort. It’s a natural choice for our home designs. “Because great design should come with peace of mind.” Dan F. Sater II, AIBD, CGP
CEO and Principal of the Sater Companies, one of the world’s most recognized luxury home design firms. With over 450 awards over the past twenty-five years the Sater Companies provide the very best in award-winning home designs.
*To hear more from Dan Sater visit www.insulstar.com/dsaterML www.insulstar.com
®
The Science of Comfort
Choose InsulStar® high performance spray foam insulation for homes that save on energy costs everyday!
Healthy Schools ȘɄɑ Healthy Children
ML | www.mountainliving.com 49
Wrap Yourself in Warmth with Nature’s Unique Heating Solution. Tulikivi is the most efficient, cleanest-burning fireplace in the world. Every fireplace is built with heat-retaining Finnish soapstone, creating healthy, radiant, cost-saving heat. Heating with Tulikivi is environmentally sound and all new models qualify for a $1500 tax credit! So, kick back and relax in radiating warmth, knowing you’ve made the most efficient, earth friendly, heating choice. Contact your local distributor, visit tulikivi.com or call 800-843-3473
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
MOUNTAIN HOUSE Dream Catcher Trail Residence Steamboat Springs
NATURAL INSTINCTS The Dream Catcher Trail residence is a timber-frame mountain lodge with an eclectic twist that responds to its owners’ tastes. The home features a blend of timber, stone elements, copper windows and reclaimed siding. There are two existing ponds on the property that inform the shape of the home, which bridges the bodies of water. The ponds are utilized for geothermal heating and cooling throughout the house. Vertical Arts Architecture sited the home to capture the surrounding vistas, and took care to fashion connections between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The team at Vertical Arts works with clients to create designs that are unique to each project. They offer architecture, landscape architecture and interior design services, providing a comprehensive solution tailored to the owners’ needs. The design team listens closely to clients and navigates them through the design and construction process. The end result is a timeless, sustainable realization of the client’s vision. The firm focuses on environmental principles of site design, as well as utilizing renewable resources, sustainable materials and energy efficient systems. Vertical Arts offers a unique balance between the artistic and functional aspects of home design. Visit www.vertical-arts.com or call 970.871.0056
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES SPAHN
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
MOUNTAIN HOUSE Dream Catcher Trail Residence Steamboat Springs
PROJECT OVERVIEW ARCHITECTURE Vertical Arts Architecture INTERIOR DESIGN Home on the Range GENERAL CONTRACTOR Fairview Construction, Inc. STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Engineering Design Works A/V CONTROL SYSTEM Conundrum Technologies APPLIANCES Mountain High Appliance CABINETRY Rustic Woodworks, Inc. DRYWALL Huyser Drywall ELECTRICAL Steamboat Electric, Inc. FIREPLACES Hot Stuff FRAMING Duryea Construction GARAGE DOORS Alpine Garage Door HARDWARE Lee’s Keys INTERIOR DOORS Sun Mountain Door LIGHTING The Light Center LANDSCAPE I-Design LIGHTNING PROTECTION National Lightning Protection Corporation LUMBER Alpine Lumber MASONRY Alpine Masonry MECHANICAL Installation Emerald Mountain Sheet Metal PAINTING Two Rivers Painting PLUMBING Timberline Plumbing RADIANT HEAT FLOORING & GEOTHERMAL Simply Radiant Heating, Inc. ROOFING TRC Roofing SIDING & SHINGLES Sprenger Midwest SPECIALTY DOORS Scottsdale Art Factory STUCCO S & R Stucco and Plastering TELECOMMUNICATIONS Northwest Data Services TRIM Stillwater WINDOWS JELD-WEN WOOD FLOORING McPherson Hardwood RADIANT HEAT Subfloor Warmboard STONE SUPPLIER Caveman Stone Supply TIMBER FRAME CONTRACTOR Three Elements Timberworks
SPONSORS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Garage Mud/Laundry Room Recreation Room Kitchen Dining Room Great Room Office
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Master Bedroom Master Bathroom Library Sitting Room Foyer Exercise Room Meditation Room Breakfast Room Bridge
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
lighting
THE LIGHT CENTER Family-owned for 39 years, The Light Center gives customers access to one of the world’s largest selections of lighting and fans. A 13,000 square-foot showroom displaying hundreds of fixtures and a staff of experienced lighting consultants make it the premier choice for lighting in the industry. The Light Center can deliver ready-made and custom lighting solutions to homes and businesses nationwide. At Dream Catcher Trail, designer Tricia Hauan worked with the owner and interior designer to design and select lighting that highlighted the home’s art and architecture, and create a warm, well-lit space. Visit www.lightcenterinc.com or call 970.226.3430 for more information.
interior design
HOME ON THE RANGE Home on the Range is an interior design firm based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado that specializes in new construction and renovation projects. The design team uses its years of nationwide experience to help bring each client’s vision to life. For the Dream Catcher Trail home, interior designer Susan Howard integrated the rusticity of a classic Western lodge with a more refined backdrop in order to showcase the homeowners’ collection of European antiques. Visit www.homeontherangeinteriors.com or call 970.870.6777 for more information.
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
MOUNTAIN HOUSE Dream Catcher Trail Residence Steamboat Springs
heating
WARMBOARD RADIANT
Warmboard offers a comfortable, responsive and energy-smart radiant heating source for the home. The sustainably designed Warmboard system works by conducting heat from a waterfilled tube to the surface of the floor, which then radiates heat to the entire room, providing clean indoor air quality. This highly conductive design uses lower water temperatures than other radiant systems, which translates to cost savings and allows Warmboard to be used with any floor covering. Be sure to ask about Jeffrey Campbell, the Hydronic Comfort Specialist from Simply Radiant Heat, who utilizes his expertise with Warmboard to deliver high-quality design and installation of radiant heating systems. Visit www.warmboard.com or call 877.338.5493 for
The artisans at Rustic Woodworks bring decades of experience to their craft. Based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, they design, build, finish and install a variety of interior wood elements in homes across Colorado and the West. Their custom projects – many of which are designed with reclaimed wood - range from kitchen cabinetry, libraries and bars, to closets, doors, furnishings and more. Call 970.879.5743 or e-mail rusticwd@springsips.com
more information.
for more information.
cabinetry
RUSTIC WOODWORKS
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
timber
THREE ELEMENTS TIMBERWORKS For the team at Three Elements Timberworks, doing business is all about relationships. Working with owners, architects, engineers and contractors who all have the same goal of creating a high-quality home makes even the most challenging project something that can be rewarding and enjoyable. From its ofďŹ ce and shop in Lafayette, Colorado, the company designs, engineers and fabricates heavy timber products from materials including solid timbers, engineered lumber and steel weldments. These timbers and trusses are then installed as structural and decorative elements in high-end residential homes and commercial buildings across the country. Three Elements uses 3D solid modeling to create highly detailed designs that are used during milling, assembly and installation. These signature designs and shop drawings are exclusive to Three Elements, ensuring that your design will be one of a kind. Visit www.threeelements.com or call 303.664.1946 for more information.
A MOUNTAIN LIVING SPECIAL SECTION
MOUNTAIN HOUSE
1
2
Dream Catcher Trail Residence Steamboat Springs
RESOURCES
1 Vertical Arts is a multi-faceted design firm providing architectural, interior and planning services. Vertical Arts’ personalized client service and award-winning mountain contemporary design cultivates environments that are inspiring, sustainable and timeless. www.vertical-arts.com / 970.871.0056
2 With a 13,000-square-foot showroom and more than 180 product lines, family-owned The Light Center gives customers access to a large selection of lighting and fans.
3
4
www.lightcenterinc.com / 970.226.3430
3 Home on the Range is an interior design firm based in Steamboat Springs, with new construction and renovation projects throughout the region. www.homeontherangeinteriors.com / 970.870.6777
4 Warmboard Radiant Subfloor is a whole-home floor heating system that provides high conductivity and can be installed over any type of floor covering.
6
www.warmboard.com / 831.685.9276
5 Rustic Woodworks designs, builds, finishes and installs a variety of interior wood elements in homes across Colorado and the West. rusticwd@springsips.com / 970.879.5743
6 Three Elements Timberworks designs, engineers and fabricates heavy timber materials, including solid and heavy timber, engineered lumber and steel weldments. www.threeelements.com / 303.664.1946
5
Escape to Green Mountain, Loveland, Colorado. Homes and land are available now!
STEPHANIE SOULE Broker Associate/Partner 970.214.2452 | www.stephaniesoule.com Information herein deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. 970.613.0700 Centerra OfďŹ ce.
ML | www.mountainliving.com 57
SUBTLE ARCHITECTURAL UPDATES AND A HARMONIOUS PALETTE OF FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS MAKE A SMALL ASPEN CONDO FEEL AS EXPANSIVE AS ITS SURROUNDINGS
A
LOFTY
VISION
Aspen Mountain rises just beyond the living room, where paddle-style fans driven by leather belts are suspended from a 15-foot-high ceiling clad in rusted corrugated steel. Low-key furniture from American Leather provides comfortable seating, and a cabinet from Pottery Barn conceals a 52-inch LCD TV from Sharp. The dry-stacked stone fireplace showcases a fresco-on-linen painting by John Schuyler.
STORY BY NORMAN KOLPAS
58
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES RAY SPAHN
59
60
The entry foyer establishes the rustic-yet-polished look that flows throughout the condo, with knotty-alder wood finishes, mirrored walls, and floor insets of flamed gray marble. Above a small wood-and-leather seat from Restoration Hardware are simply framed black-and-white photos from the owner’s family archives, a theme repeated in other rooms.
ARCHITECTURE BY GRW ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN BY BOB MAYER, BOMAR BUILDERS
“I HAD A VISION,” SAYS BOB MAYER OF THE IMPETUS FOR HIS DRAMATIC TRANSFORMATION of a 1,170-square-foot condominium in Aspen, Colorado. Driven by that vision, Mayer turned the residence—located within 25 feet of the Little Nell run and Aspen’s gondola—from a cramped and cluttered 1970s-style cliché in shades of green and maroon to a surprisingly spacious modern mountain retreat. The compact space now feels much larger than its dimensions thanks to the skillful work of Mayer, owner and president of Bomar Builders in Deerfield Beach, Florida, a firm that specializes in “very high-end” oceanfront homes. Collaborating with architect George R. Winne of GRW Architecture in Carbondale, Colorado, and Delray Beach, Florida, and builder Steve Smith of Steve Smith Construction in Aspen, Mayer served as his own interior designer, selecting a palette of finishes and furnishings that function with contemporary ease while subtly referencing the Rocky Mountain region’s mining past. Before those design elements could be applied, however, Mayer and his team embarked upon a series of structural changes to make the condo live larger despite its compact footprint. They began by rebuilding the loft that juts out above the kitchen, supporting its new plank floor with exposed Glulam beams. As a result, the cooking space’s ceiling height was raised from 7 to almost 8 feet. “A couple of inches here and a couple of inches there,” says Mayer, “can make all the difference in the world.” >> 61
At the point where living room, kitchen and foyer meet, the condo’s original spiral staircase, which was sandblasted down to its raw-steel surface, rises to the loft. There, collapsing pocket doors close all along steel-grid handrails to turn the space into a self-contained bedroom suite.
In each of the home’s two main bedrooms, Mayer gave up one foot of width in order to expand the adjoining baths. This small change enabled him to add a large tub/shower combination to the master bathroom and a walk-in shower with bench to the other. “Now the baths don’t feel tight,” he observes, noting that the bedrooms still comfortably accommodate queen-size beds. Mayer also reconfigured the size and position of a half-bath in the loft, turning it into a full bath. Now, when the loft’s newly installed pocket doors are rolled out along the railing, the space becomes a self-contained suite that comfortably sleeps two. Those barn-style pocket doors blend harmoniously with other new finishes and details that evoke the region’s traditional vernacular. The entry foyer, for example, is lined with wooden columns and mirrors designed to recall a mineshaft. But instead of feeling constricting, this hallway opens up to the living area, which was given a matching grid of columns and knotty alder paneling that are reflected in the mirrors, visually doubling the space. Subtle trompe l’oeil effects continue throughout the condo’s bedrooms and bathrooms. The walls of the master bathroom, for example, feature real knotty-alder columns that frame large horizontal porcelain tiles designed to resemble the sort of rusted-steel plates you might find on a mine’s retaining wall. The guest bathroom’s walk-in shower also tricks the eye with tile that looks remarkably like wood planks. “They look rough, but they’re very smooth,” Mayer notes. The surfaces he chose hew to warm earth tones that blend with the home’s furniture and accessories of natural wood, leather and antiqued metal, as well as touches of rubbed hair-on cowhide. “Everything ties in and blends with everything else,” Mayer explains. “Nothing ever calls attention to itself. Keeping the space flowing visually in this way keeps it feeling spacious.” And, you could well add, it brings Bob Mayer’s vision to full fruition. ●
more 62
For a guide to this home’s products and pros, plus more before-and-after photos, visit mountainliving.com.
In the main-level master bedroom, a queen-size bed from American Leather harmonizes with an antique leather dresser styled to resemble a steamer trunk. Two-tone gray wool carpeting, gray-toned Ralph Lauren bedding and a faux-fur throw from Pottery Barn keep the palette subtle.
63
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID O. MARLOW 64
ARCHITECTURE BY ZONE 4 ARCHITECTS
SLOPESIDE SLEEK ARCHITECTS BILL POLLOCK AND DYLAN JOHNS USE DOUGLAS FIR VENEER, WENGE WOOD, BRAZILIAN SLATE TILE—AND NOT AN INCH OF DRYWALL—TO GIVE A DATED ASPEN HOME A SOPHISTICATED NEW LOOK
“A MOUNTAIN-MODERN AESTHETIC WASN’T SOMETHING WE SET OUT TO CREATE. It just happened,” says architect Bill Pollock of the home he and his business partner, architect Dylan Johns, renovated at the base of Aspen’s Smuggler Mountain. “If you look at the space, it’s really very traditional with a traditional palette of materials. But we used those materials cleanly, so it comes across as modern.” In this living room, they began the transformation by adding square footage to the existing space. “The corner we’re looking into here used to be an outdoor deck,” says Pollock. “It’s an odd corner, so the expansion was a bit of an engineering feat. The long diagonal beam is actually a piece of steel that we wrapped with wenge wood.” The wenge beams’ rich hue contrasts strikingly with the honey-colored Douglas fir veneer that sheaths the walls and ceiling. “There’s no drywall,” says Pollock. “Everything has been finished.” The floors appear to be concrete but are in fact covered with a Brazilian slate tile, selected for its uniform color and very tight fit. “It’s one of those things that can come across as very cold and industrial; you can go too far in that direction,” says Pollock. “But by bringing in some woods and other natural materials, we really warmed it up. That’s what mountainmodern design is all about.”
ACHIEVING MORE WITH LESS With views like these—and the windows to capture them—the key to a great design is keeping things simple: CREATE A NEUTRAL BACKDROP Use color in a way that will give you flexibility in the future. Choose neutral tones for big furniture pieces and go bold with the accessories, which you can easily switch out later. In a room like this one that gets lots of direct sunlight, neutral hues will age more gracefully too, while bold colors may become washed out and flat. Don’t be married to the idea of pattern, either. Here, simple and sleek leather upholstery lets the furniture’s silhouettes stand out. DON’T BE AFRAID OF LIGHT-COLORED CARPETS They offer a versatile backdrop and feel fresh with any color palette. Choose wool, which ages especially well. Its texture and resilience allow it to resist soiling, clean easily and recover well from heavy traffic. When it’s time for a cleaning, simple, natural steam-cleaning—done by a professional—is best. MAKE YOUR SEATING MULTI-PURPOSE Simple stools like the pair pictured here can do triple duty. Use them as seats, ottomans, or easy-to-move cocktail tables (for added stability, try topping one with a decorative tray). ACHIEVE BALANCE When choosing furniture, check out its legs. Then consider all the pieces that will live in the room. You don’t want everything to be too solid or too leggy; the right mix will feel anchored but not too heavy. ●
65
home of the year ROOM FOR
GRAND GESTURES
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
KYLE WEBB AND CINDY RINFRET TEAM UP TO CREATE A FRESH TAKE ON HIGH-COUNTRY DESIGN IN THE MOUNTAINS OF VAIL, COLORADO
STORY BY ELISABETH A. SULLIVAN 66
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY MINTON REDFIELD & KIMBERLY GAVIN
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
THIS PAGE: The fireplace stands sentry at the end of the entranceway, a nod to the floor plan of the 1960s home that once stood on this property. “The Juliet balcony starts to bring the scale down before you get to the living room,” architect Kyle Webb says. OPPOSITE: A custommade rock-crystal chandelier from HB Home in Greenwich, Conn., is the crowning jewel in the comfortable living room. “It’s a great balance with some of the exposed stone in the house,” interior designer Cindy Rinfret says. “The mixture of the icicle rock crystals with iron is like jeans and a silk shirt.”
67
KIMBERLY GAVIN
home of the year
ARCHITECTURE BY K.H. WEBB ARCHITECTS
n this 10,000-square-foot home tucked into the mountains in Vail, soaring ceilings, big, bold lighting and breathtaking views add drama and glamour to the relaxed, artfully designed spaces. Interior designer Cindy Rinfret of Greenwich, Conn.-based Rinfret, Ltd. collaborated with architect Kyle Webb of K.H. Webb Architects in Vail on this seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom slopeside retreat, making Mountain Living’s 2010 Home of the Year a stately mix of rustic luxury and mountain-modern style.
MOUNTAIN LIVING: Tell us about your goals for this project. The result is such a fresh look—not your typical mountain home.
KYLE WEBB: The homeowners bought this property with an
existing house on it; it was one of the original houses in Vail, built in 1962. The goal, initially, was to renovate the home and reuse as much as we could. But when we got into it, we realized we just couldn’t accomplish what they wanted. At that point, we were working based on the floor plan of the existing house, which we ended up tearing down. So the floor plan of the entry hall and the living room of this house is actually the plan from the old house. We moved the new house a bit—rotating it so we could get better views—but it has a bit of memory of the original house. >>
THIS PAGE: The glassed-in dining room is cantilevered over the deck and pool, maximizing the mountain views. OPPOSITE: “In this house, there’s some serious lighting,” says the homeowner. The dining room’s rock-crystal chandelier by Fuse Lighting is one of her favorite fixtures.
68
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
I
INTERIOR DESIGN BY RINFRET, LTD.
69
home of the year
ML: How nice to have that nod to history. KW: This was the homeowners’ first foray into contemporary
design, and they didn’t want to go too far with it. I think a little bit of Craftsman flair, which is rooted in Asian influences, was comfortable for them to consider. CINDY RINFRET: As you get a little bit older, you want your home
to be more streamlined, a bit less fussy. This house is really the epitome of who the homeowners are at this point. It truly reflects them, their lifestyle and their casual elegance. ML: The home has a lot of polish, but it’s also very approachable. How did you keep the designed spaces feeling intimate? CR: A lot of it has to do with scale. In this house, it was a little bit more difficult to deal with the scale of things, like the spectacular drama of the entry hall. I believe it’s something like 11 or 12 feet wide and 42 feet high, which makes it challenging to create that intimate feel. 70
KIMBERLY GAVIN
THIS PAGE: A bed made of birch trees was custom-built by Diane Ross of Rustic Furniture to perfectly fit in the master bedroom. Nearly five years ago, the homeowner saw a photo of a similar bed in a magazine. “I held onto it and when we started designing this home, I told Cindy, ‘That’s the bed I want,’” she says. “It’s gutsy, it’s unique, the scale of it is outrageous,” Rinfret says.
We spent a lot of time finding light fixtures that were the right scale and the right proportion and that made some of these spaces a little less grand. The homeowners wanted views, so they had these long, beautiful windows, but you still want the rooms to feel cozy. I think the lighting plays a large part in that. ML: We want to hear all about those gorgeous light fixtures. There’s a harmony to the collection, but each one is so distinctive. CR: It was quite a challenge to find light fixtures that were as
unique as the house. For instance, I would never have thought of bringing crystal into this house at all, but the rock-crystal chandelier in the living room was kind of the stepping stone for the whole house. When I saw it, it looked like icicles that had fallen off of a ledge. They’re big and chunky, and the scale is very bold. You wouldn’t think of mixing rusted iron with rock crystal, but the gutsiness of that is what this house is all about. >>
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
THIS PAGE: In the master bathroom, a spacious his-and-hers shower echoes the glassed-in dining room extending from the home’s exterior. “It feels like it’s cantilevered in the room,” Rinfret says. The “New Growth” branch chandelier from CP Lighting in Milwaukee, Wis., is custom. The sculptural “Spoon” tub, by Agape, is “like art in the window,” designer Cindy Rinfret says. The spherical “Sorenson” lantern is by Remains Lighting.
71
TRICKS OF THE TRADE
Incorporating a Motif
Motifs lend cohesion to a space. When used subtly, they unite a room’s disparate elements, creating a pleasantly—seemingly professionally—balanced interior design scheme. In the master suite, it’s branches, which bring life and interest to the distinctive canopy bed and bedside lamp, as well as the bathroom’s twiggy chandelier and ethereal curtains. In the kitchen and breakfast nook, it’s squares and rectangles, which add cornered consistency to the pendant lights over the island, the camel-colored barstools and benches, the custom table and the quilt-like rug. But before you rev up your chainsaw to create a branch theme of your own, bear in mind that motifs are not one-size-fits-all.
72
“People will call me up and say, ‘Can you tell me the paint color in this one room?’ And I’ll say, ‘Well, the paint color is only as good as the environment it’s in,’” interior designer Cindy Rinfret explains. “A lot of the repeated shapes really had to do with the strength of the architecture. They felt very natural in this space, and that’s why they work.” In other words, use these pages as inspiration. Then take a good look at your own home and its surroundings—the colors, shapes and textures in your home’s finishes and outside your windows—and decide which elements you’d like to accentuate. “A lot of the decisions have to do with the context,” Rinfret says.
home of the year
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
BELOW: Squares and rectangles reign supreme in the breakfast nook, which holds a custom-designed table by Gravino Furniture and camel-colored Christian Liagre “Velin Benches” from Holly Hunt. The right angles are offset by the gyroscope-like “Atlas” lantern from Holly Hunt and ephemeral “Bolero” sheers from Zimmer & Rohde.
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
ABOVE: Custom walnut cabinets and commercial-grade appliances arm this kitchen for entertaining. The glass tiles on the backsplash are from Ann Sacks. The pair of cube pendant lamps over the island is from Holly Hunt. “Mixing up the materials in the kitchen—granite and stainless-steel countertops, a glass-tile backsplash—makes the design more interesting and more fun,” the homeowner says.
73
home of the year
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
This chic bedroom belongs to a daughter who is now nearly 19 years old, so “we didn’t need a babyish, girly room,” says the homeowner. “This was designed to stand the test of time.” White flannel curtains inspired the room’s wintery design. “The cut-outs look like snowflakes,” Rinfret says. A custom-designed, oversized modern canopy bed draws the eye up to the beamed ceiling. A cozy sofa with nailhead detail is custom, and the “Visconti” cabinet is from Bungalow 5.
“THIS HOUSE IS REALLY THE EPITOME OF WHO THE HOMEOWNERS ARE AT THIS POINT. IT TRULY REFLECTS THEM, THEIR LIFESTYLE AND THEIR CASUAL ELEGANCE.” ML: Speaking of gutsiness, tell us about that amazing bed in the master bedroom. CR: Those are actual birch trees. The trees were trimmed inside the room so that they reach right up to the peak of the ceiling. Literally, a guy was in there with a chainsaw cutting the tops of them to fit the room. How often does that happen, right? ML: It should happen more often if you end up with dramatic results like that. But what about the drama outside: How did you design the home to measure up to those magnificent mountain views?
74
KW: We played with the form and added grandiose transitions to it. You enter into great spaces, but as you transition out of those spaces, the scale comes down. The dining room, for example, which is cantilevered off the north side of the house, is a glass room that has an intimate scale of its own. CR: And the color scheme is sort of inside-outside. Because
of the views and the way Kyle sited the house on the property, we wanted it to feel like there was a unity between the “organicness” outside and the inside of the house. I think Kyle did that very well with the materials palette—the stone, the beams and the wood. When you have really great architecture, you don’t have to over-gild it. >>
75
EMILY MINTON REDFIELD
KIMBERLY GAVIN
The home’s contemporary façade— featuring stone and weathered CORTEN steel—has “a little bit of Craftsman flair, which is rooted in Asian influences,” Webb says. Flanking the entry, “there are massive stones that we incorporated into the design to really ground the house.” From this vantage, the homeowner’s love of great lighting fixtures is particularly evident. “It makes such a difference when you walk into a home where the lighting is front and center,” she says. “Without it, a space just doesn’t feel as warm.”
76
home of the year
THE BEAUTY OF
Handcrafted Details
CUSTOM-DESIGNED AND HANDMADE FIXTURES AND FURNISHINGS ARE THE ULTIMATE LUXURY, AND THE 2010 HOME OF THE YEAR IS FULL OF SUCH ONE-OF-A-KIND TOUCHES. HERE ARE A FEW OF THE DESIGN TEAM’S FAVORITE THINGS:
HOMEOWNER
ARCHITECT
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Kyle Webb
Cindy Rinfret
CUSTOM FRONT DOOR by K.H. Webb
CUSTOM ROCK-CRYSTAL CHANDELIER by HB Home of
Architects, Vail, Colo. “It’s made of walnut with zinc panels near the glass. The sense of arrival that front door creates couldn’t have been better.” EXTERIOR ENTRY LIGHTS by Ironstone
Lighting, Eagle, Colo. “When you arrive in the evening, this whole entry is glowing and it’s just majestic.”
Greenwich, Conn. “It’s gutsy, it’s unique, and the scale of it is outrageous.” CUSTOM BIRCH-TREE BED by Rustic Furniture of Willow Creek, Mont. “It feels so natural in this house without being corny—and it could have gone either way.”
more
ENTRY HALL TABLE by Burgess Fine
Woodworking of Eagle, Colo., and Mark Ditzler Glass Studio of Seattle, Wash. “I saw a similar table online and loved it, so I asked a local craftsman to reinterpret it for me.” BAR TOP by Burgess Fine Woodworking
of Eagle, Colo. “This bar is unbelievable. I love that the wood looks so natural.” ●
For a guide to this home’s products and pros, visit mountainliving.com.
77
`(cH JI HT R<T ?JRI =@ OC@M@ DI O@I a
Discover a place like no other at the base of a legendary ski mountain! call homeâ&#x20AC;Ś 866-500-6673Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160;UĂ&#x160;Ă&#x160;Ă&#x160;www.theporches.com
`#DII@McN R<DODIB a
ml | get the look
GET THE LOOK Love the effortless mix of natural beauty and glam touches in our 2010 Home of the Year? If you want to create a similar look in your own space, start here, with this collection of distinctive pieces that jibe well for a look of natural sophistication.
1
Delicate meets dramatic in the rock-crystal chandelier (p. 66) that presides over the living room in our Home of the Year. For a similar effect, try the Flowerfall Chandelier by Oly Studio; its cascading strands of cast-resin flowers are like the ephemeral arms of a weeping willow. Turn the light on and enjoy the warm, dramatic glow. olystudio.com
1
2
David Stine Woodworking offers a new take on natural with the Pine Cant Bench, a solid block of hand-planed white pine set atop two black walnut runners. Pair the bench’s beautiful grain with clean-lined, glossy pieces and you’ll achieve the nature-dressed-up look à la the grand entryway (p. 67). stinewoodworking.com
3
If you think the nailhead-studded chest in the bedroom on page 74 is to die for (like we do), then you’ll love the Vendome Pois Chest of Drawers by Italian furniture purveyor Nella Vetrina: its gracefully contoured white-lacquered wood goes glam with a swirl of sparkling Swarovski crystals and chromeplated diamond knobs. nellavetrina.com
2 4 3
4
Admiring the gyroscope-inspired light fixture (p. 73) in the home’s casual dining space? This iteration is its fancier counterpart. The Kate Lantern by Circa Lighting, a sculpture of aged iron and antique brass, is part medieval, part contemporary— and sure to make a statement. circalighting.com
5
Sleeping in this natural wonder (p. 70) is nothing like camping. Designer Diane Ross reclaims downed wood from tree-cutters located within 500 miles of her studio, then crafts every element of her Birch Tree Beds (each custom-fit and often built on site) from the same tree. rusticfurniture.net.
5 ML | www.mountainliving.com 79
perfectly away from it all
High atop the Vail Valley is the perfect escape from the bustle of the resorts. Here, you are inspired by natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty and a celebrated style of comfort. For skiing excitement, our guests enjoy complimentary access to our Ski Club in Beaver Creek.
luxurious rooms from $249.
call 800-877-3529 for reservations cordilleralodge.com
ml | out & about 1
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
6
7
6
8
1
1
8
8
8
9
9
1. Aspen Music Festival Encore Reception July 11, 2010 2. Cordillera Home & Garden Tour August 7, 2010 3. EverGreen Ball August 14, 2010 4. The Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rendezvous, Jackson Hole September 9, 2010 5. Telluride Film Festival September 3-6, 2010 6. Western Design Conference September 9-12, 2010 7. Cody High Style Fashion Show September 22, 2010 8. Summit County Parade of Homes Awards Ceremony September 17, 2010 9. Vertical Arts 5th Anniversary Event August 27, 2010
ML | www.mountainliving.com 81
Escape to the rustic mountain elegance of Hotel Lenado in Aspen, Colorado. Your stay in this 19 room boutique hotel also includes a full gourmet breakfast.
WWW.HOTELLENADO.COM 200 South Aspen Street, Aspen, CO 81611 P 800.321.3457 | 970.925.6246 F 970.925.3840
This Season
E x p e r i e n c e o u r R i c h Tr a d i t i o n of Western Hospitality G L E N W O O D @ B R OA D WAY J A C K S O N , WY 800-322-2727 W O R T H O T E L . C O M
82
ML | November / December 2010
;]`S bVO\ Xcab SfQS^bW]\OZ Z]RUW\U TOPcZ]ca O[S\WbWSa O\R O\ / Z]QObW]\ bVS /\bZS`a VOa O VSO`b O\R a]cZ bVOb eS·R ZWYS b] aVO`S eWbV g]c
% "% %# & DDD .;A92?@C.69 0<:
! "# $% &' ( )** +,- ./01 2 $$3&4 $5!654 7( " 8/-*#&34 5 3% ( 94 /1#+/#/* 9:; ! 5'53 5:3 3 <
ML | www.mountainliving.com 83
Your good taste is showing.
Find all of our irresistible temptations at www.enstrom.com 84
ML | November / December 2010
2008
88 POINTS WINE ENTHUSIAST July 2010
WHEN EVERY GRAPE IS ORGANIC, E V E RY S I P I S P U R E R E V E L AT I O N .
In 1987, Bonterra was founded on the philosophy that farming organically produces the purest, most ďŹ&#x201A;avorful grapes. Our award-winning wines are produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Allowing us to capture the natural intensity of the organic grapes, so you experience the true nature of wine.
Š 2010 Bonterra Vineyards, Mendocino Co., CA
DELICIOUS, DARING, ECLECTIC & PERSONAL!
Private Chef Olivia Murray Steamboat Springs, CO 970.819.5118
MOUNTAINHIGHCATERING.COM 86
ML | November / December 2010
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Publication Title: Mountain Living Publication No.: 017-726 Filing Date: 9/01/2010 Issue Frequency: Jan/Feb, Mar/April, May/Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep/Oct, Nov/Dec. No. of Issues Published Annually: 7 Annual Subscription Price: $29.95. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not Printer): 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Contact Person: Kurt Coey, 303-524-6557. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (not printer): 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher: Holly Scott 1777 S. Harrison St. Ste 903 Denver, CO 80210. Editor: Christine DeOrio 1777 S. Harrison St. Ste 903 Denver, CO 80210. Managing Editor: Caroline Eberly 1777 S. Harrison St. Ste 903 Denver, CO 80210. 10. Owner (If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.): Network Communications, Inc. (NCI) 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Gallarus Media Holdings, Inc. (owns 100% of NCI) 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: Network Communications, Inc. (NCI) 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Gallarus Media Holdings, Inc. (owns 100% of NCI) 2305 Newpoint Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 12. Tax Status: For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates. The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Title: Mountain Living 14. Issue date for circulation data below: Sep/Oct 2010. 15. Extent and nature of circulation: A. Total no. copies (Net Press Run): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 31,674. No. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 32,500. B. Legitimate Paid and/or requested distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail): 1. Outside-county Paid/Requested mail subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541. (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proof copies and exchange copies): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 9,549. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 9,475. 2. In-county Paid/Requested mail subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541. (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proof copies and exchange copies): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, Not Applicable. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, Not applicable. 3. Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales, and other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 5,033. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 5,443. 4. Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS (e.g. FirstClass Mail): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, Not applicable. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, Not applicable. C. Total paid and/or requested circulation (Sum of 15b(1), (2), (3), and (4)): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 14,582. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 14,918. D. Nonrequested Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail): 1. Outside-county Nonrequested Copies on PS Form 3541 (Include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and Requests including Association requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 3,160. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 1,868. 2. In-county Nonrequested Copies on PS Form 3541 (Include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and Requests including Association requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, Not applicable. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, Not applicable. 3. Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g. First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies mailed in excess of 10% Limit mailed at Standard Mail or Package Services Rates): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, Not applicable. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, Not applicable. 4. Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources): ): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 5,394. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 7,782. E. Total Nonrequested Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4)): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 8,554. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 9,650. F. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and e): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 23,135. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 24,568. G. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4, (page #3): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 8,538. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 7,932. H. Total (Sum of 15f and g): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 31,674. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 32,500. I. Percent paid and/or requested circulation (15C divided by f times 100): Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months, 63%. Actual no. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date, 61%. 16. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of this publication. 17. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).
ml | house of the moment LOCATION Woody Creek, Colorado LISTING PRICE $59 million LISTING BROKERS Joshua Saslove & Tommy Latousek, Joshua & Co., The Ranch Group, 970-925-8810, joshuaco.com/ranches
House of the Moment
PHOTO BY BLAKE MARVIN / HKS, INC.; COURTESY JOSHUA & CO.
IRRESISTIBLE DETAILS Drive through Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and you’ll pass many a scenic ranch. But the superlatives that describe this property, called Aspen Valley Ranch, distinguish it from the others. For starters, the 813-acre ranch is the Roaring Fork Valley’s largest. It includes a dozen developable lots, senior water rights, irrigated pastures, and a restored 10-stall horse barn, as well as vast adjacent public lands—where you can enjoy trails, live water, wildlife and Elk Range views. Situated just 10 minutes from the Aspen airport and 20 minutes from town and the four Aspen ski areas, the property enjoys the closest proximity to town of any ranch in the valley. The new four-bedroom, 5,750-square-foot main residence has its own distinctive features, from inlaid Argentine leather floors to reclaimed timbers—sourced from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Wyoming—used inside and out. A 1,900-square-foot ranch manager’s cabin, which would make an ideal guest house, rounds out the impressive offering.
88
ML | November / December 2010