Posts filed under 'Outdoor Living'
There are ample reasons why we love Place Textiles’ spring 2009 collection, dubbed "The Painted Desert." This family of fabrics comes in four patterns and 34 colors–all inspired by the palette of the American Southwest. You’ll love the way color meets texture through striated warps, tightly-woven yarns and handsome stripes. Then there’s the fact that these textiles are designated Durable Luxury, which means their colors hold fast, they resist stains and they’re washable at low temperatures–all while being soft like fabrics should be. Sounds like the perfect upholstery pick for summer! placetextiles.com.
May 22nd, 2009
Experience the best of the Colorado backcountry this summer through 10th Mountain Huts, a network of 29 huts throughout the Colorado Rocky Mountains, all connected by 350 miles of hiking, biking and (during the winter, backcountry skiing) routes. If that’s up your alley, then hear, hear: Vail Symposium is offering a how-to on the hut system. On Tuesday, May 19 from 6 to 7 pm in Minturn, CO, executive director of 10th Mountain Huts Ben Dodge will tell you all you need to know about the history of the world-class system, how you can use it year-round, and what’s new with the huts this season. Plus, go for free and enjoy refreshments and a chance to win a free hut night for two this summer. Just make sure you RSVP by May 14: science@gorerange.org, or call Tiffani at 970-827-9725, ext. 10. For more info, visit huts.org or vailsymposium.org.
May 4th, 2009
Just outside of Santa Fe, there’s a hotel and resort called The Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa that’s out of the ordinary. For starters, it’s set on 450 acres at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and yet it’s only three miles from the Historic Plaza district of downtown Santa Fe. Then there’s the world-class Spa and Wellness Center, a full-fledged fitness center (which is home to Santa Fe’s largest outdoor pool), miles upon miles of trails, and–our favorite feature–its ranch-style twist.
This summer, there’s even more going on at Bishop’s Lodge than the usual perks. Here’s the skinny:
Wednesdays and Fridays from May 15 through September 4, The Cowboy Cookout & Trail Ride Dinner: Take off on horseback at 4:30 pm and ride to the top of the mesa for a full ranch meal. What’s on the menu? Grilled flat iron steak, homemade BBQ chicken, ranch burgers, corn on the cob, cole slaw, potato salad, fruit cobbler–the works. Dinner only is $59 per person; for both the ride and dinner, $119.
Saturday nights: "Savor Live and Amplified" brings the beat in the Bishop’s Lodge living room for a weekly dance fiesta. From 6 to 10 pm, Cuban tapas and mojito specials.
Thursdays in June: Jazz by the Pool with drink specials and bar fare from 6-8:30 pm.
For more info and ranch-style events, check out bishopslodge.com.
April 24th, 2009
If you could use a little adventure, here’s a daring idea: Let a chopper whisk you to one of the most pristine hiking environments in North America. Canadian Mountain Holidays, the world’s largest heli-hiking and heli-skiing company, is offering a deal to entice you. If you book your stay at their Bobbie Burns and Bugaboo lodges by June 15, they’ll give you a $75 credit per night–to be used for anything from a post-hike massage to cocktails at the bar. And if you don’t like your experience, the company will refund you 100%. (They’re that confident you’ll have a good time.) You can take our word for it, too. Mountain Living’s Tanya Cantu has been on a CMH Heli-Hiking adventure, and she brought back a story to tell (read about it in the May/June issue of Mountain Living, on newsstands April 28th).
April 9th, 2009
Looking forward to spring? Get a head start by sprucing up your landscaping. The BelAir Wall systems from Belgard allow for construction of freestanding and retaining walls. The design allows for versatility with variable heights and random patterns. The walls can be used in a range of applications, including curves, corners, terraces, raised patios, steps and columns.
For more information and to find a dealer near you, go to belgard.biz.
March 1st, 2009
If you live near a lake or river, make the most of these beautiful fall days by spending them paddling peacefully in a sleek canoe. Bell Canoe Works in La Crosse, WI, has a canoe to meet every boater’s needs–whether you’re into casual day-trips or hard-core backcountry adventures. Founded by Ted Bell, a former champion flatwater and downriver open canoe racer and composite racing canoe builder, Bell Canoe Works is driven by a passion for paddling.
Check out two of their newest models:
A boat built for two: The New EveningStar is designed to carry two paddlers and all of their gear.
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If you prefer a solo journey, the aptly named Rockstar is designed for one.
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For more information and to find a dealer near you, visit www.bellcanoe.com.
September 26th, 2008
Looking to dress up your drab concrete patio or walkway? We love Accents Con Agua’s leafy solution.
Its new Leaves 365 line includes remarkably realistic slate and porcelain leaves that can be inlaid in everything from walkways to patios and pools, tabletops to backsplashes, fireplaces, bathrooms and mosaics.
Leaves 365 is available in sets of individual leaf tiles, six-in-square stone tiles with inlaid stone leaves, or the popular "Backsplash in a Box" and "Mosaic Rug in a Box" sets.
For more, visit www.accentsconagua.com.
June 6th, 2008
