June 9^th is National Get Outdoors Day, and there is no better way to spend it than outdoors in Aspen/Snowmass Village, Colorado. As this is a well-known fact throughout the world, the city of Aspen, Outside magazine and many local sponsors have thrown caution to wind and come together to make it a full-scale event every year with the Outside in Aspen Festival. Beginning on June 8^th outdoor enthusiasts of every level will be arriving in town to take advantage of the wide variety of outdoor activities taking place during this weekend.

With the warm weather beating down on this mountain town, the water may be calling. In that case there are more than a few water activities during the Outside in Aspen event.  Whitewater rafting, kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle Boarding are all world-renowned experiences in the rivers around Aspen and Snowmass Village. Each activity offers beginner, intermediate and advanced experiences allowing those new to the sport to try it, and those who are already advanced in the sport independence to experience this favorite sport in new and exciting waters.

Summer in the Rockies offers outdoorsmen and women the almost irresistible urge to take on a 14er. Outside in Aspen offers just this opportunity with professional guides to take climbers up into the Elk Range and to the top of Castle Peak. This activity is for intermediate or advanced athletes, consisting of a 6-8 hour hike beginning at 5:30a.m. Saturday morning in order to avoid late afternoon thunderstorms common in the Colorado Mountains.  Rock climbing, and other hiking and trail running sessions are also available throughout the weekend at different levels of expertise creating the perfect mountain experience for every individual.

Only Aspen and Snowmass can offer whitewater rafting one day and backcountry skiing/snowboarding the next.  AMGA guides will take those still craving powder up to Independence Pass early Sunday morning for an exclusive backcountry skiing/snowboarding experience.

Saturday morning will also offer a short triathlon, the Outside in Aspen Triathlon. In this 800yd pool swim, 17 mile bike ride and four-mile run, beginner triathletes can get their feet wet, while more experienced triathletes can push their times and enjoy this sprint event. For the first year ever, Outside in Aspen is offering training help before the actual festival. Triathlon coach Matt Dixon is offering interactive, online training programs to those registered for the race, encouraging athletes to be outdoors and to be active all year long.

Don’t forget Fido! The Outdoor in Aspen weekend has workshops just for him! Train your dog to be the best hiking/biking/water or camping dog imaginable and never go out on those adventures alone again. After a few dog-training sessions an Adventure Sports photography session will ensure the best action shots imaginable of Fido.

Between high adventure activities take a deep breath – literally, of the mountain air and take part in outdoor yoga sessions. There is nothing like the pure, clean air in Aspen and Snowmass Village. Yoga classes can help the body and soul refocus, reenergize and relax.

Of course there will be mountain biking and road cycling seminars, along with fly fishing sessions, base camp fun and many, many other opportunities to get outside in Aspen to experience the best of the best of summer mountain activities.

Join us in celebrating the Great Outdoors! One weekend of this intense, amazing mountain adventure will convince you – the only thing better than Outside in Aspen is a home in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. Click here to see homes, investment properties and vacation properties in the area today and begin your Aspen/Snowmass adventure!

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RELATED SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE BASE VILLAGE

Related Companies today announced that an affiliate, Snowmass Acquisition Company LLC, has entered into an acquisition agreement with Snowmass BV Holdco LLC, the current owner of Snowmass Village’s Base Village.

The agreement, upon closing, will allow for the transfer of title of Base Village assets including the Viceroy hotel, retail units, unsold Capitol Peak & Hayden Lodge condominium units, the Arrival Center, parking garage, the Little Nell building and various Base Village land parcels to Snowmass Acquisition Company LLC.  The agreement is the result of discussions between Related and the lender group that assumed ownership of the assets this past November and resolves all outstanding litigation between the parties.

“Working collaboratively we have been able to reach an agreement that will bring clarity, new capital and long-term stability to Base Village,” said Dwayne Romero, President of Related Colorado. “We remain committed to the Town’s vision for a world-class resort community, continue to be encouraged with the long-term potential of Base Village, and are excited to have a role in that process. We look forward to discussing the future of Base Village with all interested parties, and to sharing additional details of our plans once the transaction has closed.”

Related has a long-term commitment to Snowmass Village and continues to maintain ownership in the Snowmass Center, Snowmass Mall, Mountain Chalet, Snowmass Inn, and operating companies Snowmass Hospitality and Snowmass Property Management.

Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Services asset management team led by Michael Tande, Senior Vice President, will continue to manage the properties on behalf of the bank ownership group until the closing which is anticipated to occur later this year.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
May 1, 2012 Steve Alldredge
(970) 319.5738

RELATED SIGNS AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE BASE VILLAGE

Related Companies today announced that an affiliate, Snowmass Acquisition Company LLC, has entered into an acquisition agreement with Snowmass BV Holdco LLC, the current owner of Snowmass Village’s Base Village.

The agreement, upon closing, will allow for the transfer of title of Base Village assets including the Viceroy hotel, retail units, unsold Capitol Peak & Hayden Lodge condominium units, the Arrival Center, parking garage, the Little Nell building and various Base Village land parcels to Snowmass Acquisition Company LLC.  The agreement is the result of discussions between Related and the lender group that assumed ownership of the assets this past November and resolves all outstanding litigation between the parties.

“Working collaboratively we have been able to reach an agreement that will bring clarity, new capital and long-term stability to Base Village,” said Dwayne Romero, President of Related Colorado. “We remain committed to the Town’s vision for a world-class resort community, continue to be encouraged with the long-term potential of Base Village, and are excited to have a role in that process. We look forward to discussing the future of Base Village with all interested parties, and to sharing additional details of our plans once the transaction has closed.”

Related has a long-term commitment to Snowmass Village and continues to maintain ownership in the Snowmass Center, Snowmass Mall, Mountain Chalet, Snowmass Inn, and operating companies Snowmass Hospitality and Snowmass Property Management.

Lowe Enterprises Real Estate Services asset management team led by Michael Tande, Senior Vice President, will continue to manage the properties on behalf of the bank ownership group until the closing which is anticipated to occur later this year.

As the weather warms up in Aspen and Snowmass Village so too does the creativity around these mountain towns.  Art exhibits and shows crop up all over town as people pack away their skis and snowboards and begin to pull out their paintbrushes and canvases.

Currently on display at the Red Brick Center for the Arts is one of the community’s favorite art events all year, the Annual Kids’ Art Show/Art Student Exhibition. Artists from the local schools are featured in this exhibit, where others within the community can see their work within the context of other artists similarly aged and comparative in skill. Young people in particular enjoy the opportunity to see their work displayed and to have adults look at their work through a more professional lens.

Next month the Red Brick Center for the Arts will display their local artists competition.  Entries for this competition are due Monday, April 23^rd. In one of the few judged art shows at the Red Brick Center of the Arts, this exhibit showcases the best of the best in Aspen and Snowmass Village. Judged this year by artist, Jody Guralnick, art consultant, Carolyn Landis and gallery owner, Ann Korologos, this year’s work promises to be the best yet.

The Center offers Art Receptions on the first Thursday of every month, meaning that May exhibit will be celebrating its opening show on May 3^rd, from 5-7p.m. Join the artists in this personal display of their work and gain the opportunity to talk with them and discuss their perspective on their work and the creative process. While you’re at it, you may just get to know one of your neighbors, as the event is open exclusively to local artists.

In June things on exhibit at the Red Brick Center for the Arts will switch gears a bit to welcome a professional Eco Art Exhibition. However, while the professionals display their work in the gallery, behind the scenes more local art will be taking place in the summer workshops offered by the Red Brick Center.

Beginning in June a sculpting class will commence for artists ages 7-9. Artists in a slightly older category will kick the summer off learning about Impressionist artists and their art in a class titled, “ Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and Expressionists…Oh My!” Other classes for younger artists will be available all summer long offering a variety of artistic experiences. Tweens can enjoy a photography class, while adults have a wide assortment of classes from color theory to landscape and textile work.

July and August will feature a resident artist and a ceramics exhibition respectively.  With openings all summer long for the community to come in and see the artistic side of the Aspen and Snowmass Village. Of course pieces are for sale at the Red Brick Center, and as a reflection of their commitment to art within the local community 20% of all proceeds go directly to the local Art Council.

For those looking to make Aspen or Snowmass Village their home, or their home away from home, there is no better way to decorate than with original, locally made art. Take the time to stop on in the Red Brick Center and peruse the art before heading out to find the home of your dreams. Click here to see a small sampling of homes, condos and investment properties in the area today!

International buyers interested in investing in a luxury home within the most prime real estate markets in the world are giving Aspen a second look this week. “The Wealth Report 2012” released its 2012 findings concerning the prime real-estate markets of the world. Not surprisingly to Aspenites, Aspen was ranked the 39^th most expensive market in the world, and the number one most expensive city for its size in the U.S.

The Wealth Report is an annual examination of prime real estate, both commercial and residential, produced in collaboration by Citi Private Bank and real-estate firm, Knight Frank. Through this report trends among the world’s most wealthy investors are identified and studied.

The Aspen Business Journal announced the news to the Aspen and Snowmass Village area last week in a detailed piece, which looked closely at The Wealth Report, its significance and the determining factors in the rankings it offers.

The Wealth Report found only one other city in United States that ranked higher than Aspen on its list of the 63 most expensive cities in the world. Only Manhattan ranked higher, coming in at #17 on the list with the average square foot of residential property costing $2,200. Aspen’s current price hovers around $1,000 per square foot. The most expensive city in the world is Monaco, with the average square foot costing roughly $5,400.

Other mountain resort cities throughout the world made the list including, Courchevel, St. Moritz, Gstaad and Chamonix. Perhaps hinting at a trend toward luxury ski towns for investment home purchases among the wealthy. Only two other American cities made the report, Telluride and Miami coming in at #46 and #53 respectively.

The Wealth Report noted that growth in one corner of the world prompted growth in other parts, likewise all real estate, even in the luxury markets, suffered due to the worldwide economic downturn. This interconnectivity is evidence that all markets in this day and age are global. The technology allowing us to buy and sell property internationally quickly and effectively is inevitably tying the housing markets worldwide to each other.

The Aspen Business Journal also noted that a contributing factor to Aspen’s allure among the world’s most wealthy investors was an increasing trend within this demographic to “invest in ‘life’s luxuries and pleasures.” Aspen is veritable Mecca of luxurious shopping, dining balanced with fantastic art, culture and intellectual exchange.  But perhaps most appealing about Aspen, beyond the skiing, scenery and culture, is the relaxed and laid-back atmosphere where one could sip coffee in a pair of jeans or unwind on the mountain skiing or hiking.

While Aspen may rank as the 39^th most expensive place on earth, it is neither ostentatious, nor is it elitist. In Aspen, one can experience all of the luxuries of life in a prime real estate market while simultaneously enjoying the quiet, serenity of a mountain town. Aspen is truly an investment in lifestyle.

Click here to see just a few homes, condos and investment properties currently on the market in the Aspen and Snowmass Village and invest in your lifestyle today!

On April 1^st and 2^nd landmarks throughout the entire world, from the Empire State Building to the Sydney Opera House to Aspen Mountain, will light up blue to bring attention to autism and individuals on the autism spectrum. In Aspen, the Light It Up Blue Aspen is more than just the lighting of Aspen Mountain; it is three days of educational events and fun for families with members on the autism spectrum, educators and community members.

Author Rupert Issacson’s movie, The Horse Boy, detailing his family’s use of horse therapy, and their subsequent journey to Mongolia as part of his son’s treatment for autism, has brought him critical and professional acclaim. He and his business partner, Iliane Lorenz from the Horse Boy Foundation will offer an equine therapy demonstration on Sunday, April 1^st at 1:00p.m at the WindWalker’s Ranch. Together they will demonstrate the techniques and healing effects of horses on the autism spectrum individual as well as those suffering from other neuro-psychiatric conditions through the Horse Boy’s Methods.

As the sun sets Sunday evening, Aspen Mountain will light up bright blue for all in the community to experience. Acclaimed lighting designer and local, Robert Singer designed the display for Aspen Mountain. His other work includes the famous nightclub, Dusk, in Caesar’s Las Vegas as well as the Buddha Bar, as well as many remarkable homes throughout Aspen and the world.  Talent of his caliber will certainly ensure a remarkable and unforgettable display.

Just moments later the Gala fundraiser will kick off at the Little Nell where Rob Mullins, a Grammy nominated musician, will entertain guests with his diverse collection of music. Composer and songwriter for over 400 songs, Mullins will keep the party hopping until the very end. Along with great music, a live auction and celebrity hosts, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, along with local chairs, Sallie and Tom Bernard, cocktails by Patron’s mixologist and dinner; it is sure to be a night to remember. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit autistic families within the Pitkin County community.

April 2^nd, World Autism Awareness Day, Isaacson and Peete, former NFL player, will talk at two regional high schools. Later that day, the Wheeler Opera House will host a community evening, allowing locals the opportunity to meet and talk with Mr. Isaacson about his techniques and experiences during the 6p.m. cocktail reception. Followed by an exclusive viewing of The Horse Boy and a Q & A with Isaacson.

On April 3^rd the Roaring Fork High School Library will wrap up the Light It Up Blue Aspen events with an evening discussion on providing a great home and school experience for children and adults living with autism. The RE-1 School District will also make available for teachers a workshop on autism behavior which promises to be helpful.

Believe in the power of hope this April and embrace the Light It Up Blue Aspen. It promises to be an unforgettable weekend! When the lights have died down, take a moment to invest in your own dreams by looking at homes, residences and properties in the Aspen and Snowmass Village area. Click here to get started today www.GregRulon.com

Just this week tulips, daffodils and lilies have started pushing up through the earth like little green swords stabbing the remnants of winter. Tiny leaves are uncurling on the branches of trees, while fragrant blossoms have started to release their perfume. The signs of spring are everywhere, which can only mean one thing – Easter is just around the corner.

Aspen holds a few Easter traditions close to its heart, like the sunrise Easter service. This non-denominational ceremony has traditionally been held at 8:30a.m. on top of Aspen Mountain early Easter morning. Last year’s late Easter date caused it to be moved to the Aspen Chapel as the mountain and lifts had closed for the season. However, things this year look to be on schedule for a mountaintop Easter celebration. For those early risers on Easter morning, the gondola will be up and running by 7 a.m. The service will be followed with breakfast items, coffee and tea available for purchase. There is nothing more beautiful than a sunrise in the Rocky Mountains, and the opportunity to experience it on Easter morning is even more remarkable.

Easter baskets throughout Aspen and Snowmass Village will be filled with gourmet chocolate and handmade fudge from the Aspen Candy Company.  Not even the Easter Bunny himself can hatch chocolate eggs to rival the Aspen Candy Company treats! For those sour candy lovers, an entire section of bulk gummies and sour candies line the wall of the Aspen Candy Company as well, ensuring every basket with every candy lover will be satisfied.

For the young and the young at heart, Aspen generally hosts a variety of Easter Egg Hunts throughout town. Traditionally the Aspen Historical Society hosts a hunt on the grounds of the Wheeler/Stallard Museum. However in a new tradition last year, both Aspen Recreational Center, and The Inn at Aspen hosted hunts. The Inn threw in cookie decorating and an Easter basket decoration contest as well.

After a candy-filled morning, Buttermilk Mountain invites residents and visitors alike to take one last spin down the mountain before they close the lifts for the season. Who knows, maybe the Easter Bunny will leave lift tickets in your Easter Basket this year? Tickets purchased more than seven days in advance are a great deal and a great way to celebrate an unconventional Easter Sunday.

Of course such a busy Easter will inevitably work up a big appetite. Meaning the traditional Easter Brunch at the Regis is a must!  From noon until 4p.m. the Regis will hold nothing back, serving a delicious and diverse buffet of food, along with an Easter egg hunt and live music. Reservations for this event are recommended.

Those looking for a more traditional Easter Dinner, consider begin preparations now with a class offered through The Kitchen Hotline. An Easter Celebration class will be offered this weekend, March 24^th from 10a.m.-12a.m. teaching the home cook the tricks of putting on a flawless Easter Dinner. Chef Sarah will introduce the first fruits and vegetables of the spring season in new and appetizing ways. Sign up now as classes through The Kitchen Hotline often sell out.

One of the great beauties of Aspen and Snowmass Village is this community’s ability to carry on old traditions for while simultaneously creating new traditions along the way. Whether you love a traditional Easter celebration with sunrise service and an Easter Ham, or an Easter spent on the slopes of Aspen and Snowmass Village’s fantastic mountains, followed by brunch at the Regis, there is the perfect Easter waiting for you here this year!

Between Easter egg hunts, runs down the mountain and delicious food, take a moment to see homes, condos and investment properties in the Aspen and Snowmass Village area. Begin your new Easter tradition this year!

They make it look so easy, zipping down the mountain in perfect synchronization, with matching ski suits and hats, in time to music selected specifically for their immaculately choreographed trek down the mountain. While it isn’t often one gets to see synchronized skiers in action, when the Aspen Divas host The World Synchro Championships in Aspen once a year, it’s a real treat.

This year’s event will take place on April 11^th-13^th and will feature teams of all ages and skill level, including, Skiing/ Snowboarding/ Telemark/ Adaptive/ Kids, Women’s, Men’s and Mixed teams. Last year the World Synchro Championships began including team of both 6 and 8 members, widening the eligibility for teams and increasing competition.  So far fifteen teams have already committed to this year’s competition – including two teams from Germany. Organizers hope to separate 6 member teams and 8 member teams into separate categories. Time is running out as registration wraps up this week; interested teams must register soon!

In years past the World Synchro Championship was also known as the Battle of the Ski schools due to the high number ski instructors in the competition. The Aspen Divas and the Aspen Demo Team all consist of professional ski instructors from every corner of the world who have found both a home and a ski team high up in the ski schools of the Rocky Mountains. These teams have year after year done remarkably well in the competition. Last year, Aspen Divas took the first in the women’s division and third overall. While the Aspen Demo Team took the overall first place award.  This year at least 4 teams from Aspen will compete and one team from Snowmass will join the competition as well.

Synchronized skiing has been described as a precise sport, requiring tight turns, perfect timing and technically difficult skiing performed in perfect synchronization. Judges at the WSC will look at each team’s speed, timing and skill levels within the course itself and as a synchronized team.

Teams will have two days to practice on the Ajax Mountain, beginning on April 11^th. Beyond the opportunity to whisk down the mountain and finalize the last details of their routine, teams will also have the opportunity both nights to enjoy Après Ski Aspen style at 39 Degrees, the Sky Bar and Sky Hotel.

During competition on the 13^th, Aspen will pull out all of the stops, with lunch at Bonnie’s at the base Ajax between the Third pass and the Fourth pass, Pass one and the required School figure pass will take place first thing in the morning. Challenge Aspen’s Adaptive team will do a show pass immediately following lunch. Awards and Après ski kick off at 4p.m. at the base of the mountain, the party will continue on through the evening throughout all of Aspen’s hottest clubs.

Take a break from ho-hum solo skiing and come see what all the excitement is about on Aspen Mountain this April.. Between passes in which skiers demonstrate just how beautiful synchrony can be, take a look at homes, residences and properties in Aspen and Snowmass Village where you just might find the home of your dreams in a community that makes harmony and synchrony look as simple as a quick trip down the mountain. Click here to see just a few homes on the market and get to know Greg Rulon today!

It is not something that happens very often, when industry pushes aside deadlines and budgets and pursues the greater good of the community. But just slightly more than a year ago, the Snowmass Water and Sanitation District did just that. When a bulldozer operator uncovered the first bones of the Columbian mammoth inside Zeigler Reservoir in the fall of 2010, managers and owners of Gould Construction and Snowmass Water and Sanitation District were faced with the difficult decision to push forward in the project, despite what may lie in the mud of Ziegler Reservoir, or to stop the bulldozers, reign in the heavy equipment and take the time necessary to reveal all the secrets the reservoir.

Fortunately, the executives Snowmass Water and Sanitation and Gould Construction chose to weigh in on the side of history and allowed scientists from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science the necessary time to explore the fossils uncovered. Today more than 5,000 bones from 41 animals have been taken from the site and are currently being studied at the DMNS in Denver, Colorado.

In recognition of this difficult decision and the subsequent and sometimes challenging accommodations that followed, the 2012 President’s Award through History Colorado’s 2012 Preservation Awards was bestowed upon Snowmass Water and Sanitation, Gould Construction and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science early in February.

The President’s Award through History Colorado’s 2012 Preservation Award is bestowed upon any individual, company or organization that makes significant strides in restoring, uncovering and preserving Colorado history. In a ceremony with the governor of Colorado, the President’s Award through History is a great honor for any city, organization or institution. On February 1^st Kit Hamby and Joe Enzer, the owner representatives for the Ziegler Reservoir project, received the reward right before rushing off to view the new NOVA documentary, “Ice Age Death Trap.”

Despite the great honor of this award, both Kit Hamby and Joe Enzer are more grateful for the opportunity to be part of this history-altering event. The real reward has been watching the dig unfold and the treasures of the past come to light. The Snowmass Sun quoted Enzer saying, “It was such an exciting thing to be part of, I’ll remember this as a highlight for the rest of my life.”

The men presented the award to the company as a whole on February 17^th at the Water and Sanitation board meeting.

Even more remarkable is the fact that despite Snowmass Village Water and Sanitation and Gould Construction’s willingness to put the reservoir project on the back burner and allow the DMNS the time necessary to complete the dig, the reservoir dig still finished on time according to the companies’ original timeline. This indicates that the individuals working on the dig were dedicated enough to put in the time and extra effort to get the job done, while also preserving part of Snowmass Village’s history. A great deal of the work at the dig was also done by local volunteers willing to help dig out and dust bones and help in a variety of supportive roles to ensure every bone, fossil and historical piece of evidence in Zeigler Reservoir was preserved.

In truth this award belongs to the entire community of Snowmass Villagers. Since day one of the find, Snowmass Village has worked with the DMNS and all scientists in the community to properly preserve and extract these fossils. The support and enthusiasm of the community has been a cornerstone in helping the town and business executives to make the right decisions for the town, the fossils and the reservoir as a whole.

The decisions by Snowmass Village Water and Sanitation and Gould Construction are indicative of the choices made everyday in Snowmass Village – to choose the right thing over the easy thing, to think about the long-term effect of a decision and to preserve the history and story of their community over making money. Snowmass Village is truly a community of presidential caliber.

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Anderson Ranch art Studio

A glimpse of the artwork being produced and displayed at Anderson Ranch in Snowmass Village is enough to take one’s breath away. From bright and colorful to subtle and intricate, Anderson Ranch is an artistic Mecca.

Perhaps the most exciting thing about Anderson Ranch Center is the commitment to art throughout a lifetime. The Anderson Ranch has created a space in which all stages of art are visible and respected. Here, the entire artistic process has a place, from the first sketch to the final painting. Artists are encouraged to explore different mediums during their time at the Ranch. Print studios, ceramic studios and painting studios are open to those invited artists, while throughout the campus there are multiple workshops available to the general public of every age and talent.

Just one example of the caliber of artist seeking out Snowmass Village and the Anderson Ranch Center, last summer Enrique Martinez Celaya was the featured artist at the Ranch. He spoke in June about his artistic philosophy and his perception of worth and its relationship to art. To be expected from Celaya, his perception of worth is unexpected to say the least. In his discussion he focused on the worth of his art in relation to the dollar amount paid for it and work he has poured into it.

Currently 14 artists are in residency at Anderson Ranch exploring a variety of mediums from painting, ceramics, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, wood and furniture making. Some of their work, along with that of many other artists such as Kenny Scharf, a well-respected artist with a recent major exhibit in the Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art, Michael Kruegar and Sunni McBride, will be for display and sale March 6^th at the Patton-Malott Gallery in the fifth annual Anderson Ranch Center’s Monothon. This event is complete with a fine dinner prepared by Ranch Chef David Stassi, and a live auction. Typically this event sells out, so hurry out today and pick up your tickets!

Mixed in amongst the serious art taking place at Anderson Ranch, there is just the right amount of whimsy. Throughout the spring and summer the ARC offers Family Saturday Sessions in which a parent/adult and child can collaborate together to create their own art. Every Saturday has its own specific artistic focus. One not-to-be-missed session is the ‘A Tisket, A Tasket,’ session. In this April 7^th session, children and adults will create their own Easter basket from recycled materials. Afterward, children can use their baskets to collect their own eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny.

In addition to the parent-child classes offered at ARC there are workshops for a variety of interests and skill levels held throughout the year. Some of these workshops are open to the public; others have prerequisite experience or knowledge required.  For amateur artists, interested members of the public, or artists wanting to explore a new medium, these workshops are an incredibly helpful resource.

Come out tomorrow night to see the art being created in the Snowmass Village’s backyard, or come on down for your very own Easter basket making session and tap into the vibrant artistic community in Snowmass Village, and the Aspen area as a whole. Once you fall in love with this artistic Mecca, click here to find the home, townhouse or condo that would best house your art collection today!