Feature

Remaking the Sitzmark Lodge

Modernizing a Vail Village landmark while preserving a legacy of hospitality.

01/14/2025 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Ryan Dearth

Person of Interest

Amanda Precourt Invests in Behavioral Health

Why the philanthropist and real estate developer jump-started a groundbreaking project in Edwards.

01/02/2025 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Ryan Dearth

Ford Park

Four Partners and Their Turf

These organizations oversee and manage Vail's highly visited destination.

06/05/2024 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Feature

Ford Park Master Plan

Why the park's caretakers are embracing the practical, instead of big ideas, to preserve Vail's signature green space

06/05/2024 By Sarah Chase Shaw Illustrations by Gilles & Cecilie

Shelter

Secrets of a Trusted Interior Designer

Collaboration is key when it comes to updating time-worn mountain homes.

12/05/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Pilot Project

Discovering Airport Art

A public installation championing artists with disabilities takes flight at EGE.

12/05/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Vibe

Jewel Box

Designing a studio for Vail's Artist-In-Residency program

06/06/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Vibe

Carving a Niche

Introducing Sculptor Squire Broel, the town of Vail’s first Artist in Residence

06/06/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Shelter

Sanctuary Space

As the post-pandemic home has evolved into a place to live, play, and work, bathrooms have become more than just a room.

06/06/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Village Talk

Capitol Idea

Zeroing in on a holy grail for Vail: a dedicated home for arts and culture

06/06/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Shelter

To-Dive-for Decor

An interior redesign celebrating a love for life below sea level

11/28/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Shelter

West Vail Ski Chalet Is Redesigned and Redecorated

M.E Design Studio revamps space to help celebrate a family’s generational love of winter.

11/28/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Feature

Glenwood Glory

A once-in-a-lifetime historic restoration attempts to recapture the lost grandeur of the Hotel Colorado, the living room and bedroom of Glenwood Springs.

06/13/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Best of Vail

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Everything you need to know about the attractions, mission, and history of the Vail Village's botanical treasure.

06/24/2021 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Perennial Favorites in the Alpine Habitat

Look for these blooms from around the world in the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

06/24/2021 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Courtesy Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

Feature

Land Above the Trees

How Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, a Vail Village landmark born of kismet, factors in a worldwide quest to preserve a fragile environment threatened by climate change

06/24/2021 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Shelter

The Making of Knapp Ranch

Instead of building yet another mountain-modern vacation home, publishing magnates Bud and Betsy Knapp built a homestead in Edwards dedicated to preserving the past.

06/07/2019 By Sarah Chase Shaw