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Anticipating a Peaceful Night’s Sleep at The Cedar House Sport Hotel

June 2, 2010 in ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Travel by Christine | No comments

via cedarhousesporthotel.com

Two years ago, my husband and I vacationed in Germany and spent several nights in a little hotel in the town of Graach, a tiny spot on the Mosel River. Our room was basic but the bed always sticks in my mind. Atop the full-size mattress were two neatly folded white down comforters; one for each person. I thought it was brilliant: my own personal comforter that no one would steal in the night!

I’ve never seen this European-style bedding system used here in the West — until today. This morning I was checking out The Cedar House Sport Hotel’s Web site (I’ll be staying there this August and thought I’d check out the accommodations) and as I was browsing photos I came across this! Two separate down comforters folded atop crisp white sheets.

Needless to say, I’m anticipating a peaceful night’s sleep at The Cedar House Sport Hotel. After my visit, I’ll report back on the bed — and the rest of the property, too, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, learn more about The Cedar House Sport Hotel by clicking here: cedarhousesporthotel.com

— Christine

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A sneak peek at a hot development

May 21, 2010 in ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Real Estate, Travel by Christine | No comments

We’re just about to send our Real Estate Issue off to the
printer, and so we thought we’d give you a little “issue candy.” For this
issue in particular, we get to comb the high-country for the best and the
newest developments to introduce you to. And we just couldn’t wait to show
you this one: Amangiri, in Utah’s Four Corners region.

The resort features a center pavilion with a swimming pool oasis (pictured
above) flanked by two wings of guest suites (there are 34 total, and several of them have
their own pools and terraces). But perhaps most exciting is the resort’s
plan for 28 luxury villas, each with a smattering of impressive features:
three floors, four master suites, wrap-around terraces, infinity-edge
pools… Get the picture? Each one is like it’s own miniature Amangiri
resort.

Go to villasatamangiri.com for more info about the villas, and stay tuned to our July/August
Real Estate Issue.

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How well do you know The New Vail?

May 18, 2010 in Food & Wine, High Country Shopping, Mountain Living, Travel by Christine | No comments

Vail, Colorado, has long been known for its quaint Bavarian-style
architecture, luxurious lodging and easy-to-access big ski country. But
there¹s plenty that¹s new and fresh in town. Below you¹ll find three reasons
to (re)visit Vail; click here to get the full list at www.mountainliving.com.

RESTAURANT KELLY LIKEN A passion for contemporary fare prepared with locally
sourced ingredients has won Kelly Liken (both the restaurant and the chef)
national recognition. Seasonal dishes, including potato-crusted trout and
grilled Colorado rack of lamb, pair perfectly with a winning wine list.
kellyliken.com

HOME OUTFITTERS OF VAIL Whether you’re sprucing up your mountain retreat or
your house back home, this savvy shop is up to date with an international
collection of furnishings and accessories. Interior design services, too.
homeoutfittersvail.com

COGSWELL GALLERY Located in the heart of Vail Village, this sprawling
gallery has something for all tastes. Artistic creations include Western,
abstract and figurative paintings, multi-media sculptures and handcrafted
jewelry from around the world. cogswellgallery.com

Click here to read the full Insider¹s Guide to The New Vail.

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Colorado residents: it’s your chance to travel to one of the state’s best spots

May 13, 2010 in Exclusive Offers, Food & Wine, Mountain Living, Travel by Christine | No comments

If you ask me, Telluride is Colorado’s most spectacular mountain town. (I’ve
been there twice, I have a third visit on the calendar, and I’m always
looking for excuses to go.) And on top of that, my best experience staying
in Telluride was at Capella Telluride, a luxury boutique hotel that sits
above town in Telluride’s quaint Mountain Village.

If you haven’t been to Telluride, I urge you–go. And when you do, stay at
Capella. You’ll love the hotel’s sophisticated yet comfy interiors, and the
cuisine at the hotel’s Onyx Restaurant is worth the trip itself. Plus, when
you check in, you’re paired with a personal assistant who will help you make the most of your stay.

And now through October 17, Colorado residents get a nightly discount rate
based on the amount of miles traveled (by car or plane) to get to Capella
Telluride through the hotel’s “Colorado License to Save” package. Check out the
skinny below, but click here to get word on the whole deal.

Savings: Example destinations (miles traveled)
Mount Wilson ­ 20% off
Fort Collins (567), Sterling (486), Boulder (370), Denver (364)

Lizard Head ­ 15% off
Colorado Springs (302), Glenwood Springs (236), Aspen (205), Grand Junction (161)

Gold Hill ­ 10% off
Durango (73), Montrose (65)

— Caroline Eberly

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Vail chef Kelly Liken to Compete on “Iron Chef America” This Weekend

May 7, 2010 in Contests & Competitions, Events, Food & Wine, Mountain Living, Travel by Christine | No comments

Love Food Network’s hit show “Iron Chef America” like we do? Then you’ll want to tune in this Sunday, May 9, to watch Vail-based chef Kelly Liken challenge the Iron Chef.Liken has earned a glowing reputation for her eponymous restaurant in Vail, Colorado, where she works with local farmers, ranchers, and artisan purveyors—many of whom grow or supply ingredients especially for the restaurant—to develop a menu that reflects Colorado’s seasonal bounty.

To celebrate her appearance on the show (and hopefully a win!) Liken is hosting a viewing party for friends and family at the restaurant, and will also be featuring a prix fixe “Iron Chef Tasting Menu,” offering fans of the show and diners a taste of the menu she prepared for the “Iron Chef America” battle. Each item on this special menu will be inspired by the dishes Liken created on the show, complete with the featured “secret ingredient.”

“It was a tremendous honor to be selected as a Kitchen Stadium contender,” Liken says. “It’s been one of my longtime dreams to compete on the show, and I hope our fans enjoy watching me battle it out!”

“Iron Chef America” is scheduled to air at 9 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, May 9, 2010. To book your spot at the prix fixe dinner, call 970-479-0175. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Restaurant Kelly Liken is located in the Gateway Building at 12 Vail Rd. at the entrance to Vail Village and is open for dinner seven nights a week from 6-10 p.m. Learn more at www.kellyliken.com

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Our latest furniture discovery

May 7, 2010 in Food & Wine, Furnishings, Go Green, High Country Shopping, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Travel by Christine | No comments

We’re always inspired to find local artisans who create beautiful things in thoughtful ways, and so we’re excited to let you in on our latest design discovery: a furniture line out of Scenic Mesa Ranch in Hotchkiss, Colorado called The Buffalo Collection. It’s a high-end collection of mountain lifestyle furniture made by local artisans out of buffalo leather from the ranch’s buffalo meat business.

The pieces of The Buffalo Collection are both rugged and refined, built to handle the comings and goings of the ranch life, but finely handcrafted so
they’re right at home in a well-dressed high-country house. What’s more, these luscious leather items are created using an earth-friendly, non-chromium tanning process.

Scenic Mesa Ranch’s green efforts don’t stop there: they’re building four green EcoCabins on their grounds; they host a monthly “Green Seminar” series
in their store; and every month, they throw a “Slow Food” dinner that serves up the organic fare of the valley. Innovative and thoughtful? We think so.

Find out more at scenicmesa.com.

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A grand experience (for half the price) at Sanctuary in Scottsdale

July 10, 2009 in Exclusive Offers, Mountain Living, Travel by Caroline | No comments

The Mountainside Estates at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale have it all: gourmet kitchens, private pools, game rooms, unique architecture and a prime location right next to the foothills of Camelback Mountain. And each estate is just a short jaunt away from Sanctuary Spa, home to Arizona’s largest infinity-edge pool and excellent dining options at elements restaurant and jade bar.

That’s why Sanctuary’s Summer Estate Escape packs all the more punch. Guests can book an estate stay for half the rate, now through September 13. That simple. Visit SanctuaryAZ.com to start planning.

Take a family vacation that plans itself

May 18, 2009 in Exclusive Offers, Mountain Living, Travel by Caroline | No comments

Take your family on a mountain getaway, and let Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa (one of our favorites) take care of the details. With the Mountain Family Fun package, which runs through September 5 and starts at $445 per room/per night, families will enjoy a fun range of activities: access to the two-story rock climbing wall at Vail Athletic Club plus two semi-private climbing lessons, two Spa treatments or two rounds of golf, one dinner at the Terra Bistro for four, and–to start each day off right–a free breakfast, also at Terra Bistro. The package runs for up to three nights. For more information, visit vailmountainlodge.com.

Have you heard of 10th Mountain Huts?

May 4, 2009 in Events, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Outdoor Living, Travel by Caroline | No comments

10th Mountain Hut, just a few miles east of the Colorado Continental Divide and nearest to the town of Leadville.

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. 

Take a (heli) hike

April 9, 2009 in Best of the High Country, Exclusive Offers, ML Recommends, Mountain Living, Outdoor Living, Travel by Caroline | No comments

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).

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