Enrollment for the Summer Workshops for children and families at the Aspen Art Museum are now open for the upcoming summer, in fact many are already full. Several of this year’s workshops are inspired by the upcoming special exhibit from American Folk Artist Rob Pruitt which will be shown at the AAM from early May until mid July.

Much of Pruitt’s work is easily accessible to children as he uses bright and contrasting colors, bold images and clean lines. Pruitt is the creator of two very popular dinosaur sculptures, along with a few lesser-known dinosaurs. He also has famously created the sparkly panda images that have become part of the contemporary culture.

Panda Power and Dino-Mite are two classes being offered this summer based on Pruitt’s work. Panda Power will allow children to combine their natural love for the wildlife and glitter. Included in this class will be printing the images created in class on unusual materials, broadening children’s perceptions of printable material and allowing them to experiment with a variety of materials. Dino-Mite will be a sculpting class in which children will choose the dinosaur with whom they most identify and allow themselves to be the inspiration for their sculpture.

When Pruitt’s exhibition opens at the Aspen Art Museum on May 3^rd it will be his first ever solo museum survey hosted in the United States. The Museum will have pieces on display taking the viewer through Pruitt’s diverse oeuvre of work from the early 1990’s through today.

The overwhelming sense one has upon viewing a large collection of work from Pruitt is his tongue-in-cheek attitude toward art as a whole and particularly contemporary art. He playfully splashes smiley faces upon brightly color canvasses as in his piece, “Yummo!”He also toys with the recent relationship between celebrities and art. He has playfully revisited Charles Schultz’s Charlie Brown, toyed with Coca-Cola branding and participated in a Jimmy Choo ad campaign.

Pruitt will host his opening reception on June 27^th in conjunction with Thea Djordjadze’s Opening Reception. This reception will offer members of the museum an opportunity to walk through the exhibits with the artists and hear their thoughts on their work and discuss their inspirations.

Djordjadze will show her work simultaneously with Pruitt and due to very different nature of her Art, the two exhibits will compliment each other. Where Pruitt is bold, bright and direct, Djordjadze is subtle, restrained and suggestive. Djordjadze, although trained in painting, has turned toward sculptural installations created from found and constructed elements. She takes the selected pieces and carefully places them in the museum environment with the intention of evoking certain thoughts or feelings in her audience. Like Pruitt, this showing will be her first major solo exhibition in the U.S.

As these two artists experience their first solo shows in America, AAM hopes their work will inspire young artists within the community to capture their vision of their world in the workshop classes held at the museum and throughout their life as a whole.

Sign up today for workshops at the AAM, come on by the museum to see the incredible work generated by these and other artists today. Once inspired by these masterpieces, invest in a masterpiece of you own in Aspen and Snowmass Village, click here to see homes, condos and investments that inspire you and your family!

Never one to miss a trend, particularly one involving extreme sports, Aspen has embraced the ultramarathon trend sweeping sports enthusiasts throughout the nation. Aspen/Snowmass announced this week that they plan to hold The Power of Four 50K on August 4^th, the day after the Power of Four Bike Ride on the same course for the first time this year. Permits and Route details have yet to receive final approval from city and county officials, however organizers expect this event to become a pivotal event on the extreme sportsman or woman’s calendar throughout the county and the world.

Thirty-one miles, a full six miles longer than the traditional marathon, the ultramarathon can either take place on the road in town or on trails. In the case of the Power of Four ultra race, it will be a trail race. Experts advise that these events can be particularly challenging, even to distance runners with multiple marathons under their belts. The additional miles pose extra physical challenge, in combination with the different experience of running trails rather than paved roads. Trail running is slower and more physically taxing than street running due to obstacles in the path and uneven ground. It is recommended that runners, particularly street runners add a full 30 seconds to the street racing times per mile in training while preparing for running on trails.

According to Runnerworld.com, runners entering this race ought to have experience not simply with running long distances in a competitive atmosphere, but also with course navigation, proprioception, hill running and strength. Likewise, runners ought to take the training time necessary in order to experiment with nutrition and calorie intake.

The proposed course for the Power of Four course will provide an incredible challenge to ultramarathon runners. The race will begin at Ajax Tavern and proceed to the top of Ajax, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and at last to Snowmass where racers will complete the course. While many details surrounding this event have yet to be announced, the flair and challenge posed by the Aspen/Snowmass through this extreme sport will leave sportsmen and women alike alive with the spirit of adventure, challenge and accomplishment.

Registration is currently open to relay teams or individuals willing to commit to this endurance feat this upcoming summer. Individual registration is $75 and teams will race with 2 racers is $95. Stay tuned for changes in the course or updates on the details.

Many in the ultramarathon world see the 50K as an entry-level race for those wanting to run 50-mile races. Virtually everyone recognizes that there is no place on the planet more beautiful and more conducive to the ultramarathon way of life than Aspen and Snowmass Village.

Embrace ultra running in the home to ultra extreme sports and start training today for the race of your life! Click here to see homes, condo and investment properties in Snowmass Village and Aspen from which you can train, experience the wonders of summer in the mountains and achieve your extreme sports dreams from ultra running and mountain biking to skiing and snowboarding.

The Snowmass Sun and the Aspen Historical Society are running a sometimes series in the Sun in which readers are taken back into history for a walk down Memory Lane. Most recently this walk took Snowmass Sun readers back to 1986 where a picture of Closing Weekend on Snowmass Mountain was shared along with memories of Banana Season.

Banana Season, for those unfamiliar with this Snowmass Village Tradition, consisted of a gong show, banana limbo, the Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contest and the Bartender’s Trophy. According to the Sun in 1986 the winning bartender, Mr. Terry Long won with his unforgettable Banana Beach Ball Drink. Of course a number of other activities also served to refresh residents after a long winter season on the mountain.

This year as Snowmass Mountain closed after its 45^th season on April 14^th there was not exactly a Banana Season festival or a mixed drink contest – at least not one reported in the Sun, instead residents enjoyed fresh powder on the mountain and a party at Base Village in the plaza.

Like the Aspen Historical Society and the Snowmass Sun, Greg Rulon and his team appreciate the older homes, condos and properties in and around Aspen and Snowmass Village and the value they offer the buyer and the community as a whole today. These properties are often set in the heart of town, near festivities, restaurants and town events. This prime real estate was snapped up in the early development of these towns, and on rare occasions these properties re-enter the marketplace.

Just recently one of these properties made its reappearance, and due to its location just off of Faraway Road in Snowmass Village, 1068 Faraway Rd. will go quickly. This three bedroom, two thousand two hundred fourteen square foot home is located on a treed lot with views of Mt. Daly and Sam’s Knob. Built in 1968 this home has the option of expansion up to 3,900 square feet FAR per town direction.

Lovely stone work in the home, and almost wall-to-wall windows in the living area and vaulted ceilings with high windows, this home is the perfect entry into the much sought after Ridge Run subdivision. In addition the three spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, den and two car garage, 1068 Faraway also has a built-in sauna to help residents and visitors relax, breath deeply and warm up.

A large deck invites residents out for an afternoon in the sun, while skylights throughout the house and specifically in the bedrooms flood the house with natural light and heat throughout the year.

This beautiful home is in lovely condition and is move-in ready, or presents the perfect opportunity for remodel for a buyer looking to live in the heart of town. Click here to take a tour of this home today or to see other listings Greg Rulon is currently showing.

For those longtime Aspen/Snowmass residents don’t forget to send your pictures of the Banana Season in to the Aspen Historical Society, and for those new to the area, get ready to make wild memories and take pictures of your own experiences in Aspen and Snowmass Village!

Snowmass Village photo credit

The residents of Snowmass Village have embraced their longest (by far) resident and newest neighbor, Snowy the Mastodon with open arms. So warm has her welcome been that The Tenth Annual Snowmass Chili Pepper and Brew Fest has expanded its scope this June and changed its name to become the Snowmass Mammoth Fest.

The central focus of the event will remain the chili and brew competition, taking place June 7-8^th in the new festival location of Snowmass Town Park. Attendees to the festival can sample these chilis in small portions and vote for their favorite either Friday night or Saturday afternoon and evening. Snowmass Village, whose livelihood depends in large part upon incredible food and the tourism industry, has taken the rivalry of restaurants and their culinary reputation to new heights with their culinary competitions throughout the year.

In a lighthearted, but simultaneously, very serious manner the Chili Tasting and Competition will determine which chef or amateur claims the title of the best chili maker in town for 2013.  In separate divisions for Chili Verde, Red Chili and Salsa, there are 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place awards as well as the People’s Choice Award. The Brew Competition separates Home Brewers and Craft Brewers into separate divisions with 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place Awards as well as Honorable Mention.

While the culinary masters from local businesses, food enthusiasts and aspiring amateur cooks offer the public their version of delicious chili, and home brewers and craft brewers pour glasses of delicious, cold beer, live music will be on the main stage both Friday night and all day Saturday into the night entertaining the cooks, servers and samplers.

Friday’s headliner will be the band Return to the Dark Side of the Moon with band members from such famous bands as the Henry Rollins Band and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lenny Kravitz among others. Saturday’s docket will include performances from AWONATION, Fierce Bad Rabbit, You, Me & Apollo and many others. 

In years past the fantastic live music has inspired festival attendees to take a break for chili critiquing to dance, sway with the music and embrace the moment and the music.In addition to chili sampling and musical variety, local merchants, vendors and artisans will have booths with handmade items for sale.

Festival organizers expect this year’s event to be larger and better than ever with expected attendees from within the community and from the entire state. To accommodate these visitors the festival has incorporated onsite camping into this festival. Camping passes are $30/night and do not include tickets to the event. Local hotels are also offering special pricing for this event. Tickets have been on sale since mid-March and offer two-day tickets or single day tickets. Early Bird Specials on tickets typically sell out in April.

This is the perfect festival in which to really get to know Snowmass Village, delicious food, fantastic beer, good music and the incredible people who call Snowmass Village home. Once you see how great life in the mountains can be, click here to find the perfect home, condo or investment property in Snowmass Village and Aspen.

Photo credit: www.wintersportsclinic.va.gov

As the United States Military draws near to its troop withdrawal goals in the Middle East, battle weary soldiers are returning home. Many have suffered obvious physical wounds; others have wounds of a different sort such as brain injuries and posttraumatic stress. In many cases these soldiers return home to find their military service completed, or their bodies unable to continue the mission they thought would define their lives.  For these men and women the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass Village helps them to redefine their mission.

This year’s theme Mission ReDefined spoke to the veterans as they search for meaning in their newly defined lives and look for the next step in their journey. Recent studies cited by the clinic on their website indicate that adaptive sports help individuals cope with stress, reduce dependency on pain medication and depression medication, increase academic and professional success and encourage independence.

The event is held every year on Snowmass Mountain, per tradition. In a series of workshops and clinics a variety of winter sports are introduced to the veterans. Cross country skiing, rock climbing, scuba diving kayaking, trapshooting and snowmobiling were among the sports offered this year in workshops.

This year it was held April 11^th-15^th. Sign-ups began last August for the much sought after 400 veterans spots in the program. Sponsored with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Disabled American Veterans and supported by over 200 certified ski instructors for the disabled along with countless local and national volunteers, this event is among the very favorite within the Snowmass Village Community.

Truly a community who cares about its own, as well as the greater good of the entire nation, residents in Snowmass Village look forward to the opportunity to thank the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our Country.  Not only are the veterans loved for their service and selflessness, but also for their longstanding reputation for good manners, politeness and graciousness in and around town. As the event this year wound up, residents were sorry to see these brave individuals pack up and head back to their lives at home.

Mother Nature likewise seemed to smile down on Snowmass Village this weekend and her veteran visitors by sending a generous spring storm with abundant powder. It is just this gorgeous spring snow that has brought the veterans back year after since 1987. Sandy Trombetta, founder and director of the clinic found that skiing and winter sports experiences helped disabled veterans find a renewed sense of strength and self-reliance. For the past 27 years veterans have rebuilt their lives and redefined their life mission with the skills and courage learned, rediscovered and remembered on Snowmass Mountain.

Although these most recent conflicts overseas may be winding down, the impact of these wars on the veterans of our country will last for their entire lives. These men and women are worthy of thanks, deep gratitude and a collective memory of their service and sacrifice. It is with great honor that those in Snowmass Village welcome these veterans to town, and eagerly await their return next year.

To join us permanently or to find your home-away-from-home among us, click here to see homes, condos and investments right in the heart of Snowmass Village or Aspen available today!

Belly Up Aspen Photo

Being the best, winning awards and earning national recognition is something to which Aspen and Snowmass are quite accustomed. As the years roll on, Aspen and Snowmass, like fine red wine, just keep getting better. As a result, the awards and recognition keep rolling in.

While awaiting the annual awards from this past winter ski and snowboard season, Aspenites and Snowmass Villagers can relish in the Rolling Stone’s ranking of their nightclub, Belly Up Aspen, in the top 20 nightclubs in America.

This exclusive nightclub took the 16^th spot out of 20 in the recent ranking, and is hanging tough with clubs from Brooklyn like the Brooklyn Bowl and the Bowery Ballroom in New York along with a few Colorado favorites like the Bluebird Club in Denver at 14^th and The Fox in Boulder in the fourth place.

The Rolling Stones produced this list as the first of a four part series featuring a number of remarkable music venues. Twenty-four insider and musicians made up the voters. From Miranda Lambert to Thomas Mars, these individuals scoured the best (and the worst) clubs to pick out the top 20.

Founded in 2005 by Michael Goldberg, Belly Up has hosted such bands as Jane’s Addiction, B.B. King, Jimmy Buffet, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett and many others.  Belly Up is more than just a hot spot for some of the hottest bands in the world, it also makes a point to support, host and feature local singer/songwriters.

Goldberg, brother to famous wrestler, and long-time friend to Bill Clinton and Hunter S. Thompson, toyed with a number of names before he settled on the now timeless Belly Up. Among these names were such winners as: Orifice and Fat City. Thankfully for Belly Up and Aspen, he chose Belly Up in solidarity with his brother’s club in L.A.

This 450-person venue sells out often and, according to Brian Ahern a top booking executive, “introduced music to Aspen that probably never would have played there.”

Shows at Belly Up book quickly and sell out even faster. Every single night in March had a rocking show, and despite the closing on the mountains in April, things in Belly Up are still hopping well into May. In the month of April 12 headliners will take the stage, including fan favorite Soul Asylum.

The Rolling Stone particularly appreciated the welcoming and homey feel of the club, mixed with just the right amount of class and elegance, which one could argue is simply called, “Aspen Casual” in these parts.  However, the thing that really makes Belly Up a special venue is that is plays a role on the world-wide music stage, not by being located in the trendiest music town in America, or where all musicians go to make a break in the music world, but rather because Aspenites and Snowmass Villagers recognize and value good music simply and purely. Performers do not have to make it complicated or overthink their performance here. The music, the performer are enough in a beautiful and simple way.

The community and the general sense of the town is just this same way, simple and beautiful, resulting in a simply beautiful life. Come on by Belly Up and see what all the fuss is about and then, click here to see more of Aspen and Snowmass Village as well as homes, condos and investments in the area today.

This week Aspen will begin to prepare for this summer’s USA Pro Challenge race with a design contest for the commemorative Aspen Poster. According to the Aspen Times artists can submit entries until May 5^th, with the final winner being announced on May 20^th.

The winning poster will, “highlight Aspen’s dramatic natural beauty, incomparable cycling terrain and unique outdoor-adventure culture that together defy ordinary.”

A perfect vantage point from which to witness this natural beauty, incredible cycling terrain and unique landscape is 115 Terrace Drive in Snowmass Village. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is adjacent to open space and walking trails through this very landscape. Sweeping views of the Continental Divide all of the way to the Snowmass Ski area beam down upon this home through large windows, and the oversized deck and flagstone patio.

Drifting snow in the winter, wild flowers and potted plants in the summer surround this home and adorn the walkway down to the hot tub nestled into a private grove of trees. This carefully landscaped yard on almost half an acre of land has incorporated the natural beauty of Snowmass Village with strategically planted grass and flagstone, creating a harmonious blend of comfort and Nature.

While sketching out ideas for the Pro Cycle poster challenge, sit at the beautiful granite countertops in the newly updated kitchen. Snack on food prepared on top of the line appliances. Or await inspiration in the over-stuffed couches in the open living room with a roaring fire in the fireplace as you enjoy the natural beauty pouring in through the windows before you.

Hardwood floors in the main living room and plush carpet in the bedrooms creates a warm and welcoming feeling throughout the home. Exposed beams throughout the home highlight the vaulted ceilings; wood trim accents the large windows and magnificent views. The natural light from the skylights in this home make it the perfect place to capture the beauty of the mountains.

As an added bonus, this splendid home offers a mother-in-law quarters or caretakers suite, complete with its own updated kitchen and stainless steel appliances. While this suite is easily re-joined with the rest of the house, it also makes hosting families and visitors in town to watch the USA Pro Challenge race, or any of the other numerous events Aspen and Snowmass Village host, as easy as pie. With close to 3,000 square feet, visitors and residences will enjoy lots of common space in which to enjoy each other, but enough private space as well to ensure people have time to unwind and sufficient privacy.

A detached two-car garage is the perfect place to park you cars to keep them out of the winter cold and cool in the summer. Likewise, this large garage has additional storage for skis, snowboards, and bicycles and cycling gear.

Regardless if you are an artist seeking to compete in the poster contest, a skier or cyclist anxious to enjoy the incredible outdoor terrain, 115 Terrace Drive is the perfect place to call home. Click here to schedule a viewing or to see more homes in the Aspen and Snowmass Village area today!

The official end of ski season in Aspen and Snowmass Village is April 21^st, but before the residents in these two mountain towns have time to truly mourn the end of ski season, the official beginning of the cycling season is practically underfoot, allowing less than a month before the Annual Ride for the Pass race and the Aspen Cycling Festival on May 18^th and 19^th.  In the span of just days, Aspenites and Snowmass Villagers will pack up their skis and ski gear to pull out their bikes and cycling gear and get it in order for a full season of riding and racing.

Members of the Aspen Cycling Club had even less time between the end of Ski Season and the commencement of Cycling Season.  The Club’s website announced that the beginning of their Cycling Season is April 24^th with their traditional Difficult Time Trial.

For the amateur cyclist, The Ride for the Pass is the traditionally accepted beginning of Cycling Season. It is also the moment cyclists look forward to all year, the day riders take over Independence Pass for a ten-mile race up Highway 82 after the snow has cleared and before the motorists are allowed back on it. This 2,500-foot climb will take riders up to the Ghost Town Independence for a tough but rewarding way to welcome spring and warm weather. A fundraiser for the Independence Pass Foundation, the race offers both a competitive heat and fun heat, followed by a terrific after-party. This year will mark the 19^th year of the race and fundraiser. Funds from this race contribute to projects through the Foundation such as restoration, tree planting and removal of snow fences.

The Ride for the Pass is an excellent warm-up for the weekend’s Cycling Festival. Officially hosted by the Aspen Parks and Recreation and long on the Aspen Cycling Club’s calendar. Officially sanctioned six-years ago by USA Cycling, the Aspen Criterium, a key part of the Aspen Cycling Festival, is considered one of the most strategic races of the season. Rather than the traditional 4-corner race, the Criterium contains actually 10 corners in .8 miles. The official course has yet to be announced, but most expect it to follow last year’s course, beginning at Monarch Street and Hyman with a quick tour down Aspen Street, Garmisch Street and Cooper Avenue to end back at Hyman.  Due to the slightly more complicated nature of this race riding packs tend to emerge.

Since the event has been officially sanctioned by USA Cycling, it has gained in popularity in the nation. In 2012 it was estimated the racers were split right down the middle with an equal number of local and out-of-town riders. In the early years of the race, ridership was almost 90% local, according to Nancy Lesley, director of special events for Aspen in an interview with the Aspen Times in May of 2012.

With no time to spare, pack up those skis, pull out your bike and start training. While you cruise through these gorgeous mountain towns, pause a moment to take in the landscape and admire the homes tucked in the valleys and at the feet of the four mountains of Aspen and Snowmass Village. When you realize the home of your dreams may be hiding in the Elk Mountains, click here to connect with Greg Rulon and his team for assistance in all of your real estate needs, including second home, primary residence or investment properties.

The Westin Snowmass

In Snowmass Village many within the community have felt in the last few years that the fate of the town depended, at least in part, upon the fate of The Westin Snowmass Resort and Wildwood Snowmass. So the saying, ”As The Westin goes, so goes Snowmass” was a chief concern.

The primary source of concern has centered on the fact that the Westin has been a key source of luxury lodging in the community, in addition to the finances left unanswered by the sale of the hotel and the resort’s recent renovations. While the Westin isn’t releasing final renovation expenses, they have poured at least $55 million dollars into the property within the last year.

However, just four months into 2013, and just 6 months since opening its doors for its Re-Grand Opening, with the Holiday and a decent Winter Season, the Westin can truly boast of a successful season.

This success within the tourist industry has translated to healthy tax revenues for the town. January saw a 9.1% improvement over last year’s number. February’s numbers are rumored to be ‘fabulous,’ although not officially released to the larger public.

Snowmass Village Tourism Director attributes this season’s success to a multi-year effort. The town has actively worked in the past few years to draw large ski events to the town through Skico, like this year’s latest edition of the NASTAR Championship, which is planning to return in 2014.

In addition to National events like the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, a week long event that brings with it around eleven hundred attendees, speakers and executives, which was in town in late March. The NDVWSC is the second largest event to come to Snowmass Village every year, and has in the past few years gotten National acclaim for the service it offers veterans and their families, particularly those with traumatic brain injuries, amputations and PTSD.

The first week of April has also brought another conference to the Westin and Snowmass Village. The 38^th Mountain Travel Symposium returned to Snowmass Village to discuss what the industry expects to be, ‘The Next Big Thing.’

Bruce Rosard, executive director for Mountain Travel Symposium has been quoted in press releases saying, “Marketing travel has changed so radically in the past five years that keeping up and measuring results has become an enormous challenge.” The expectation within the travel industry is that, as consumers become more social media and mobile marketing savvy, that the travel industry will have to adapt to meet customers in this new realm of the market. A number of this seminar’s sessions were dedicated to the best ways to capitalize on this emerging method of reaching customers.

Both of these recent conferences have fully booked the conference centers at the Westin, and in the last weeks of the ski and snowboard season these visitors are very, very welcome in and around town.

If it is true that The Westin is trendsetter for tourism in Snowmass Village and Aspen, then the future looks bright indeed! Join us by purchasing a home or investment property in Pitkin County. Click here to see the latest homes on the market today!

In the month of April the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is trapped between two worlds; the last throws of winter, complete with skiing and experiencing the wonders of spring snows, and the birth of spring, with tiny buds on trees, plans for gardens and spring bulbs popping up, out of the earth.

To say farewell, or at least ‘see you later’ to winter weather, ACES has planned the ACES Donor Circle Hut Trip to take place Sunday, April 7^th through Monday, April 8^th.  This event will include a relaxed ski trip up to Lindley Hut from Ashcroft. Along with CEO Chris Lane and the Director of Naturalists Programs, Jim Kravitz, Christy Mahon, the ACES Department Director and a private chef, Jason Smith, this trip will be not only relaxing, but also educationally rich.

Later in the month ACES will begin a series of classes at the Rock Bottom Ranch facility to help residents interested in ranching learn about the process and to get started with their own ranch, large or small. The first class, on April 6^th, Raising Rabbits, will take an in-depth look at wrangling rabbits. This animal has grown in popularity among ranchers in recent years due to their quiet, resourceful natures. An influx of interest in rabbit meat has also contributed to their popularity among ranchers.

On April 13^th a class on Backyard Bees with Blane Colton, owner of the Epicurean Honey Company, will be offered. This class will cover the basics of bee ownership with information for the hobbyist and a comprehensive look at the commercial side of bee ranching.

Finally, on April 27^th Jason Smith, the resident chef of Rock Bottom Ranch, and now Director, will host a class on backyard chicken ownership. From the basics of raising your own brood, to eggs and butchering, this class is a pre-requisite for any and all wanting to dabble in chicken ownership.

For families, a series will begin on April 1 and will continue into late May, called Little Ranchers. This series is particularly special as spring is the time when many ranch animals are born. Children and their parents are invited to learn about the life cycle of the ranch and surrounding nature through this remarkable series. In addition to time on the ranch with the animals, each class includes a story, craft and educational segment as well as songs, games and outdoor time.

This is also the time of year to consider taking part in the Aspen Community Garden. For a low basic fee you and your family can have a small plot of land in which to grow all of your favorite garden vegetables. Included in your 10 x 5ft-raised bed is a series of workshops, dates to be announced, on growing seasons, successful crops for the Aspen/Snowmass elevation, and gardening techniques. Also included with your bed is deer fencing around the garden, and sprinkle and drip irrigation from June to September.

This spring get outside and experience every part of the changing seasons in Aspen and Snowmass Village! Click here to see homes, properties and investments in Aspen and Snowmass Village where you and your family can plant a garden, own your chickens and appreciate the natural beauty of Aspen/Snowmass!