Let's face it: Aspen's cooler days are quickly approaching, but just because the weather is winding down doesn't mean you have to. Here are 9 local ways to ride the last wave of summer.
The Mediterranean at Dante
LOUNGE
Dante, which is world-famous for its locations in New York’s Greenwich Village and West Village, recently opened a yearlong residency at the Chefs Club at The St. Regis Aspen Resort. After a tremendous winter season at Aspen’s The Snow Lodge, Dante’s team continues its Rocky Mountain presence by offering a sophisticated food and cocktail menu, complete with music and wellness programming. 315 E. Dean St., 970.920.3300, marriott.com
Isberian Rugs now has a new showroom in Basalt at the Willits Town Center.
DECORATE
Isberian Rugs now has a new showroom in Basalt at the Willits Town Center.
Isberian Rugs has been a high-end stalwart in the valley for nearly 60 years, with the largest selection of exceptional Oriental rugs, antique and stylish modern and custom rugs, kilims and Navajo weavings. With a new showroom at the Willits Town Center, the esteemed brand ups the ante on beauty via floor coverings. Willits Town Center, 890 E. Valley Road; 300 E. Cody Lane, Basalt, 970.927.8541, isberianrugs.com
SHINE
The venerable Oliver Smith Jeweler celebrates its 40th anniversary with a gorgeous collection inspired by nature. Smith named the new Cairn Collection of unique diamond jewelry pieces after the rock formations he discovered when mapping out hiking trails. The impeccable work features diamond pendants, rings and earrings and is limited to 20 pieces. 400 E. Hyman Ave., 2nd Floor, 970.544.1868, oliversmithjeweler.com
RIDE
This summer, Hotel Jerome offers guests an exclusive off-road experience from Aspen to Telluride. Once arriving in the latter, thrill-seekers can enjoy the newly transformed Madeline Hotel & Residences. The road trip offers a full-day guided off-road trip with a curated chef-prepared private picnic lunch and scenic stops along the way. $8,570 for three nights at Hotel Jerome, three nights at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Jeep excursion, curated picnic for three and special gifts, 330 E. Main St., 970.920.1000, aubergeresorts.com/hoteljerome
DINE
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts its outstanding Farm to Table Dinner series at Rock Bottom Ranch, with local food, cheese, craft beer, wine and spirits in the open-air pole barn. Guests also enjoy a guided farm tour and the opportunity to meet local producers and learn about our regenerative agriculture systems. July 29-30, Aug. 12-13, 6:30PM, aspennature.org
SEE
Beginning this month, Christie’s Americas will launch an Aspen pop-up with a full roster of public exhibitions, client events and educational programming hosted from dedicated retail gallery spaces. Collectors can acquire pieces ranging from 20th and 21st century art to luxury goods like jewels, watches and handbags. 520 E. Durant Ave., Ste. 205, [email protected] for guided visits with on-site specialists
STRETCH
Aspen Shakti’s mountaintop yoga began in early July and will roll through the fall—classes are in the concert meadow atop Aspen Mountain. Sunday yoga in Paepcke Park, led by Jayne Gottlieb and DJ Bhakti Styler, also continues throughout the summer. Mountaintop yoga, Mon.-Fri., 10:30-11:30AM, requires Silver Queen gondola lift ticket/pass; Sunday Yoga in the Park, Sundays in July and August, 10:30-11:30AM, aspenshakti.com/yoga
CHILL
Forget traditional meeting rooms. Earlier this year, the Little Nell cut the ribbon on The Board Room, a meeting space converted into a speakeasy. Discreetly set behind a bookshelf with a password required to enter, the hidden spot is a modern gem with a Klipsch sound system, plush couches and regulation-size pool table, which can be converted into a dinner table for group meals. 675 E. Durant Ave., 970.920.4600, thelittlenell.com
LISTEN
The Snowmass Free Concert Series occurs Thursday evening this summer. Snowmass favorites, including Hazel Miller, Musketeer Gripweed and the Bono Brothers Band, will return to the stage. Through Aug. 26, 6:30PM, gosnowmass.com
Photography by: GIADA PAOLONI; DANIEL BAYER; COURTESY OF OLIVER SMITH JEWELER; COURTESY OF HOTEL JEROME; MELISSA WALKER HORN/UNSPLASH; DANE WETTON/UNSPLASH; TAMARA SUSA; DALLAS-HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY
