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A Celebration of Home, Art & Extraordinary Living SM

ASPENThe Hotel Jerome

TRAVELThree Forks Ranch

EDUCATIONHelping the Gifted Achieve More

COLLECTINGPatek Philippe

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Amazing views, unparalleled quality and design with a devotion to nature, a stunning property featuring an indoor atrium and waterfall, all nestled into the hills above Boulder. Seemingly infinite features, balancing art, sculpture, and a focus on func-tionality. Utilizing ground breaking innovation, original in character, interesting patterns, patinaed metals, luxurious textures, all beautifully integrated. Simply exquisite, offered fully furnished, discover all these layers of detailed success.

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BARBARA SILVERMANTHE RE/MAX COLLECTION RE/MAX ALLIANCE303 886 5329WWW.BARBSILVERMAN.HOMESINCOLORADO.COM

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The grandeur of nature. Exotic woods and an-

cient stones create unforgettable luxury environ-

ments. Truly distinctive homes are constructed

with great care to take advantage of natural

materials and their placement. Natural luxury

brings the outside in and integrates the beauty

and emotion of the outdoors effortlessly intl our

everyday lives.

When you’re looking for modern luxury, look

to The RE/MAX Collection. With the largest

global network of listings and of highly qualified

agents, The RE/MAX Collection is the largest

real estate company in the world with offices in

72 countries around the globe.

ASPEN | SNOWMASSBrenda Wild

RE/MAX Premier Properties970 379 2299

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGEFaun G. Hauptman

RE/MAX Professionals303 917 8000

BOULDERBarbara SilvermanRE/MAX Alliance

303 886 5329

SOLTERRA | GRANT RANCHMike Copp


PARK CITYAl Barbosa

RE/MAX Associates 435 649 1500

CHERRY CREEKHeather Parness

RE/MAX Cherry Creek303 320 1556

CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUBRike Palese Jonathan Keiler


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ature is undeniably beautiful. As a society, we are increasingly realizing the importance of preserving this beauty for future generations. With this awareness, designers and architects are integrating nature’s beauty into luxury en-

vironments, making homes that appeal and speak to people’s hearts and souls. Natural living is an idea that goes beyond creating a “look.” It is a deep, abiding connection with the soul of the planet: the sky, sea, wind, and land. Natural beauty has a deeper phi-losphical tie to organic materials; it blurs the line between the indoor environment we take shelter in, and the outdoor spaces we play in. Natural homes stand apart in the realm of luxury as timeless, and offer a level of luxury that connot be achieved absent grounding to the energy of our natural world. Our cover property (page 12) is a home that truly blends nature and luxury. A home that does more than blur the lines, it makes it hard to know where “inside’ starts and “outside” ends. The owners of Waterstone Ridge in Boulder gave The Collection magazine exclusive access to a masterpiece on the Front Range. Architectural photographer Mark Mattivi cap-tured its one-of-a-kind beauty. The home is exclusively listed by Barbara Silverman of RE/MAX Alliance. This issue also celebrates the opening of our new RE/MAX Collection office in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. Aspen has long exemplified luxury to Coloradans and to the world. Brenda Wild of RE/MAX Premier Properties in Aspen shares her views on international real estate, local dining and the Aspen experience. Throughout the book you will be introduced to The RE/MAX Collection’s most accomplished agents who share their insights on the luxury market, luxury trends, education and style. Enjoy this edition.

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PUBLISHERWilliam Hauptman242 Milwaulkee St.Denver, CO 80206303 842 9000 [email protected]

AD SALESKim Grace303 916 1111 [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHYMark Mattivi303 330 9451 cMarkMattiviPhoto.com

The Collection Magazine is the luxury torch bearer for the world’s most re-spected real estate brand. Designed for the sophisticated clientele of The RE/MAX Collection, The Collection Maga-zine is an authority on the luxury lifestyle with a broad array of articles designed to enhance the refined taste and con-noisseurship of its discerning readership. Distributed to the world’s most exclusive neighborhoods through the real estate industry’s most qualified agents, the mag-azine is a trusted luxury resource. Along with exposure to fine homes and luxury properties, you will find articles on auto-mobiles, yachts, private aircraft, fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, wine and the latest trends. The Collection Magazine celebrates a lifestyle characterized by an enduring residence and the extraordi-nary lives of those who reside within.

A global image, local distinction and luxury home market expertise are all necessary components for buying and selling a property of distinction. They are all inherent in the RE/MAX Collection concept. The RE/MAX Collection serves the specialized needs and interests of affluent buyers and sellers by provid-ing exceptional service to discerning clients and demographically tailored marketing for exclusive properties.

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7 MONTAGELShoal Creek, Alabama$13,900,000

Main house, guest service house, two poolside cabana homes, barn with living quarters, outdoor riding ring, fabulous indoor round pen. The best of everything, fine draperies, antique light fixtures, marble, limestone, maple floors, slate room, copper gutters, mahogany doors and windows, four pastures , indoor round pen, outdoor arena, six-stall barn. Exquisite pool and fountain. 27 acres inside the gates of Shoal Creek.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONPAM AUSLEYRE/MAX SOUTHERN HOMES 280205 981 1706WWW.REMAX-SOUTHERNHOMES-AL.COM

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GULF FRONT CAPTIVA ISLAND CONTEMPORARYCaptiva Island, Florida$12,500,000

This one-of-a-kind gated gulf-front estate contains approximately 1.8 acres with 152 feet of frontage on the gulf. Panoramic gulf views capture awe-inspiring sunsets. Features include: spa-cious great room; multiple terraces; entertainment area bar ; elevator; dumb-waiter ; outdoor kitchen; automated security system; three laundry rooms; eleven zone air conditioning; “Vantage” interior lighting system; whole-home fire sprinkler system; three-tiered swimming pools and a spa; a state-of-the-art surround sound theatre; an arcade and game area; gourmet kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, breakfast bar, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, center island with refriger-ated drawers, wine cooler and a walk-in pantry. There is a huge master suite and six guest suites with large bedroom and private bath. All suites contain a kitchen amenity. The property is lushly landscaped with irrigation system and grounds lighting. The parcel supports the addition of a caretaker/staff residence. Furnishings available.

ART & DUSTYN CORACE RE/MAX OF THE [email protected]@REMAX-OFTHEISLANDS.COMWWW.CAPTIVAISLANDCONTEMPORARY.COM

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SACRED EAGLE ESTATESedona, Arizona$9,500,000

This enchanting residence is a sanctuary that echoes its awe-inspiring environs. Peaceful mountain soli-tude and private canyons surround this Zen-like compound that encompasses two magnificent resi-dences, two guest casitas, six garages, and eight acres at the end of a private road that borders thousands of acres of U.S. Forest Service land. Wrap-around stone patios afford panoramic red rock and canyon views, while the grounds are graced with private hiking trails, a Kuan Yin fountain and outdoor sculptures.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX SEDONA BRUCE TOBIAS928 821 1442WWW.BRUCETOBIAS.COM

STONEBRIDGE ESTATEWhistler, British Columbia, Canada

$12,900,000

This custom-built estate property is located in distinguished Stonebridge, Whistler B.C. Business associates, as well as family and friends, will appreciate the comfortable two bedroom guest house with its own garage; enjoy the tennis court, putting green, and pool for playtime; and savour the breathtaking view. Fabulous entertaining spaces, a theatre room for movie nights, and a custom-crafted billiards room for after-dinner drinks and conversation are also featured highlights.

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TOP TO CONSIDER EX-ACTLY WHAT YOUR BRIEFCASE OR BAG IS TO YOU AND WHAT IT SAYS ABOUT YOU AS

AN INDIVIDUAL. What is the message it sends? For men, your bag can telegraph power and individual style. It can position you as strong-minded and a forward think-er, or someone who follows the style or trend. The bag you carry is your safe, your portable jewelry box and your first im-pression. It is your identity, it finishes your look, it conveys your style and it is your portable assistant when you’re in a meet-ing — or on the road. The bag you choose to carry should be well thought out and tailored to your indi-vidual needs. It should be made with spe-cific considerations to style and function-ality. Your bag is your personal assistant and often your first impression. Most of all your bag needs to work for you. Don’t be fooled that the designer’s name will necessarily guarantee a better bag. This is why I abandoned my Bally Switzerland and switched to BORLINO®, a small boutique bag company located out-side of beautiful Denver, Colorado. I threw out all my previous notions that have swayed me to the big names through relentless advertising. BORLINO® was love at first sight. These leather luxuries became a must have. The first thing that appealed to me about BORLINO® bags is the leather. Stur-dy and luxurious to the touch. The leathers have a beautiful colour, consistency, pa-tina and an excellent recovery. Obviously top-quality young leather. The edges of the

straps were precise and neat. Some bags in the BORLINO® line have optional canvas straps that increase the versatility of the bag for dress or casual wear. BORLINO® Italian leather is always consistent and un-blemished I am hard on my bags. The hardware has to look good, but more important it has to be high quality and last. BORLINO® uses only brass as the base metal and they are beefy and beautiful. After intense use of the bag there was no ‘rub off ’. BOR-LINO® made this a priority for guys like me. However, the beauty is as lasting as the hardware’s durability. I looked at a va-riety of BORLINO® bags before I made my choice. With each, my first im-pression was always quality, however, I was struck with the balance that the de-signer found regard-ing the weight of the bag. This is primarily a psychological ex-ercise. I’m a big guy and like a substantial bag. But BORLINO® bags never seem to cross the line to heavy. The bags are graced with premium leathers and precious metal hardware, so a certain amount of weight is necessary to provide the quality I demand. A true test of a smart bag is found when you start to handle it. A good bag should have functionality at its core. The details, the straps, the handles, the zips have to be thought out carefully. It is what separates a good design from the pack. A good de-

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DARRELL RATLIFFAfter years of owning multiple retail stores and designing for others, Dar-rell decided to combine his passion for design and his love of leather to create a product that was missing in the market. A product that would be cherished and passed down for gen-erations and one with a unique rug-ged style. He imagined a brand that conjured the feeling of Colorado-inspired magnificence and freedom.

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signer will consider the materials and func-tions in context of the style. The balance of these elements, the lines and the propor-tions, need to be meticulously thought out. BORLINO® rises to the pinnacle of this bal-ance. When you open a BORLINO® bag you will find an organized world of fine detail that will become your kingdom as well as your travel trunk. This is a personal place that holds your most valuable possessions. The touch of the interior is the top echelon of luxury. The structure of the bags allows you to stow — and know that what you put inside stays where you put it, and the con-tents remain easily at hand. The true essence of a handmade luxury bag is the fine detailing and finish work. The BORLINO® name appears on all the hardware, the stitching lines are straight, the colour is consistent and seams are al-ways flat and as invisible as you can demand from a handmade luxury bag. Often times I look for a slight irregularity. I believe it symbolizes the true charm of a handcrafted item much like the flaw in a diamond can be the “mark” that makes it yours. However, BORLINO® has made that challenging with master craftsmanship. My greatest attraction to BORLINO® is the fact that it is unique. New to the market in 2012, these bags fulfill the obligation of someone who wants to move beyond the confines of other brand names and carry something unique that is not on every shoulder. The bags are one-of-a-kind and serve my personal style with ease. However, having said that, my wife loves them also. BORLINO® bags are available at select luxury boutiques, select Neiman Marcus stores or on-line at www.BORLINO.com


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A devotion to nature. That is what inspired this extraordinary organic home nestled in the foothills above Boulder. It is adorned with all the luxuries that one would expect of an $11 million home. What you don’t expect from one of the area’s most impressive homes is its blend of luxury and nature. The vast expanse in the great room opens to the heavens and the natural materials combine effortlessly with an indoor atrium. This includes a pri-vate waterfall infusing the soothing sounds of cascading water through-out the home. The residence lends itself to entertainingon a significant scale, en-hancedbytheopenfeelofthefloorplanthatseamlesslyblendsthein-doorsandoutdoors.“Theownerssupportquiteafewlocalnon-profits

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people,” says listing broker Barbara Sil-verman of The RE/MAX Collection. “It was important for them to have a home that is close to Boulder, but feels miles away from everything.” The home is a balancing act between luxuryandnature.Yourfirstimpressionis a small valley of rocks at the entrance. Traverse those and you discover a virtual paradise on the other side. The walls are patterned with micro reliefs, interesting patterns, metals and rich textures. The floors and surfaces are appointed withlavish stone, wood, copper and mosaic tiles that go on forever. You are greeted at the door with an array of colors of stained glass and when you move into the space, you are instantly relaxed by the symmetrical lines of the architectureandreflectionofglass—ev-erywhere. The doors, the art, the walls and even some of the surfaces are glass artworks. “The owners are passionate collectors,” added Ms. Silverman. “They carefully identifiedworks thatwould fitthe minimalist theme, enhance the natural concept, and provide an atmosphere with reflectionsandtonesthatmimicnature.” Going outside is like going into anoth-er room, only without a ceiling. The patio featurespanoramicviewsthatblendflaw-lessly with the home. Even the rails are organic metal with patinaed copper art panels. The arrival of this house on the mar-ket constitutes a rare opportunity to ac-quire a home that has been showered with careful attention to nature, comfort, luxury and privacy.

Offered Exclusively by Barbara SilvermanThe RE/MAX CollectionRE/MAX Alliance

Architect Verbeck Design Studios, Inc.www.VerbeckDesign.com

Photography Mark Mattiviwww.MarkMattiviPhoto.com

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Patek Philippe 5170J The Patek Philippe Ref. 5170J hand-wound chronograph watch was revealed at the Baselworld 2010 show, but it is still one of the most attractive timepieces in Patek Philippe`s model range.

Mechanical manually wound movementCaliber CH 29-535 PS

ChronographMechanical manually wound movement

Central chronograph hand and 30-minute elapsed time counterSeconds subdial

Opaline-white dial, gold applied hour markersStrap: alligator with rectangular scales, hand-stitched,

matt chocolate brownFold-over clasp

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The Boutique Exclusive Edition from IWC brings together three successful and stunningly beautiful models in red gold. The exquisite timepieces are available in strictly limited editions exclusively from IWC boutiques.

The Boutique Exclusive Edition is the crowning glory for Schaffhausen’s tradition-steeped watch manufacturer. Three out-standing models – the Portuguese Hand-Wound Boutique Edition, the Ingenieur Automatic Boutique Edition and the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Boutique Edition – will be issued in red gold: a small but all-important difference. All three models, as rare as they are beautiful, will be available exclusively from IWC boutiques. Visitors to the stores, one of which opened recently at number 61 in Zurich’s famous Bahnhofstrasse, can look forward to professional expertise at the highest level, gain a fascinating insight into the world of IWC and savour a special type of exclusivity in the form of the Boutique Editions. With a choice of three limited models in warm, 18-carat red gold cases, this year’s Boutique Exclusive Edition references some of the most exciting phases in the com-pany’s long and wide-ranging history. The Portuguese Hand-Wound Boutique Edition comes in a 44-millimetre Portuguese case fitted with the 98295 calibre. Back in 1939, its predecessor was the first pocket watch-sized model designed for the wrist. With its unusual dimensions, unconventional move-ment and understated elegance, it estab-lished a whole new genre in watch design. The pocketwatch movement of the Portu-guese Hand-Wound Boutique Edition has seen further improvements but still includes

many of the design cues found in the first movements developed by company found-er F. A. Jones. These include an elongated in-dex, which is used to set the effective length of the balance spring and extends from the balance cock over the three-quarter plate. The watch, featuring a sapphire-glass back, silver plated dial, red gold Arabic numerals and slender “feuille” hands, will be limited to just one thousand pieces worldwide. The Ingenieur Automatic Boutique Edition recalls another exciting era in IWC’s history: during the late 1940s and early 1950s, the company’s legendary Technical Director Albert Pellaton developed the first IWC automatic movement with a pawl-winding system. The mechanism was named after him and is still used by IWC today. The 80111 calibre, which replaced it sev-eral years ago and was developed specially for the modern versions of the Ingenieur, is now even more robust. It is also the driv-ing force behind the Boutique Edition with its brown dial and red gold indices, and can be admired through the sapphire-glass back in the original Ingenieur’s 42.5-millimetre red gold case. This model is limited to 500 pieces. The third model in the trio brings us even closer to the present day: the red gold Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Bou-tique Edition comes with a perpetual cal-endar and the original 46.2-millimetre case diameter of the Big Pilot’s Watch launched exactly ten years ago. An impressive time

machine with a gold-plated dial featuring the time as well as displays for the date, day, month, and year in four digits and double moon for the northern and southern hemi-spheres. The 51614-calibre automatic move-ment has a seven-day power reserve. The time remaining is displayed on the watch dial. Equally unique and typical of IWC is the independent, mechanically programmed calendar with its complete, four-digit year display, which will require no correction un-til the year 2100 and can be advanced, to-gether with all the other calendar displays, in one-day steps via the crown. The Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Boutique Edi-tion, the biggest of the three models in this special edition, also comes with a sapphire-glass back. It is limited to 250 pieces. With a clear focus on technology and devel-opment, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing watches of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts master-pieces of haute horlogerie at its finest, combin-ing supreme precision with exclusive design.

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INTERNATIONAL BUYERS recent article in Forbes Magazine headlined “Real Estate Tourism: Who’s Really Buying America’s Homes,” told the story of Russian billionaires snapping up some of the most opulant homes in the United

States. Sometimes overpaying by 100%, like on a $100 million Silicon Valley mansion in 2011. Of-ten buying multiple homes. However, it’s not just the Russians. Sales to buy-ers from mainland China and Hong Kong account for over $7 billion in sales annually. Second only to the Canadians who are a purchasing in force in sunbelt states like Arizona and Florida. Canadi-ans have also been buying in the Midwest, includ-ing Chicago. “Close proximity to Canada makes it an easy place for Canadians to invest money,” Bob Krawitz of RE/MAX Signature in Chicago is quoted in the Forbes article as saying. He says in-terest runs along all price points, from distressed properties that can be fixed up and rented out to seven-figure mansions along Lakeshore Drive.

WHY ASPEN?Aspen has seen a continued rise in overseas buy-ers especially from Russia, Mexico and South America. The charm of Aspen reminds those from Europe of their home countries. The inter-national network of The Aspen Institute has been instumental in making those who purchase com-fortable in Aspen.

CONSUMERS AROUND THE WORLD RECOGNIZE THE RE/MAX NAMEI’m not sure if the world has just discovered the U.S. real estate market as a great investment — or whether we have just discovered their interest in it. Either way, if the interest continues to expand exponentially, foreign influence on the market is clearly going to have an impact over the next de-cade. RE/MAX recently welcomed China to its ex-pansive global footprint that reaches throughout Europe, South America, Africa, Australia and be-yond. A new global website launched by RE/MAX International features nearly 650,000 property listings in 31 languages and 30 currencies. In 10 months, the site has gained in popularity, attract-ing more than 1.3 million unique visitors; 25% have been from China.

The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1950. The organization is dedicated to “fostering en-lightened leadership, the appreciation of timeless ideas and values, and open-minded dialogue on contemporary issues”. The institute and its international partners promote the pursuit of common ground and deeper understanding in a nonpartisan and nonideo-logical setting through regular seminars, policy programs, confer-ences, and leadership development initiatives.

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spen’s Hotel Jerome, built by Macy’s president Je-rome Wheeler, has been a landmark in Aspen since 1889. The 123 year-old

“crown jewel” is now an Auberge Resort and has undergone a remarkable and ex-tensive renovation. The hotel was closed for several months in late 2012, and de-buted in December, much to the delight of local residents.

Much of the property’s layout, in-cluding the 93 guest rooms and suites, have been architecturally preserved but significantly redesigned by renowned architects Todd-Avery Lenahan of TAL-Studio in Las Vegas. Aspen based Row-

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land + Broughton provided research to ensure structural improvements and historical accuracy. “The hotel returns as the center of Aspen so-ciety,” says Brenda Wild, owner of The RE/MAX Collection in Aspen. “The grand ballroom, with its streaming natural light, has been host to many social gatherings in Aspen. This transformation provides the ultimate in resort stays.” The only departure to the hotel’s original style is the hotel’s spa. Clean lines and contempo-rary fixtures adorn the treatment rooms that will offer a range of massages and skin care services tailored specifically for those who enthusiasti-cally engage in the wide array of Aspens’ outdoor activities. The Jeromes J-Bar, an Aspen favorite wa-tering hole, retains its treasured Chippendale

chinoiserie bar and the hotel’s restaurant has been re-envisioned and reintroduced. The sun-infused warmth of the day and sultry ambiance of the evening is perfect for intimate banquettes to high-visibility tables and window-side seating offering mountain views. “The Jerome is an American icon and inno-vator and has long been Aspen’s favorite destina-tion for those who want an iconic luxury stay,” adds Brenda Wild. “The detail and luxury in the heart of Aspen provides rooms that invite you to “settle-in” and enjoy all that Aspen has to offer.”

Hotel Jerome, 330 East Main Street, Aspen, Colo-rado. Room rates from $475 to $4,600. For reser-vations, call 800/331-7213; hoteljerome.aubergeresorts.com.

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ASPEN, COLORADOBrush Creek$2,695,000

With a level of finishes and eye for style and quality usually reserved for Red Mountain, this Brush Creek home is a must see! It’s location maximizes the views from every room. There is attention to detail everywhere. The posh country kitchen boasts the finest appliances from the two sub zero refrigerators to the Viking range to the fine granite countertops. Furniture package is negotiable less some exclu-sions. New kitchen boasts an additional 200+ square feet.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONJAMES BENVENUTORE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES970 948 3264WWW.ASPENPREMIERPROPERTIES.COM

ASPEN, COLORADOMeadowood$4,950,000

This is truly one of Meadowood’s best lots. It is located just above the 8-acre common area with views of Tiehack, the Meadowood pond and down valley. Ski the cross country trail from your back porch! Let your kids walk to the #1 ranked school in Colorado. Live in the existing home with it’s four bed-rooms, care takers apartment and recently remodeled kitchen while you plan your dream home.

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RE/MAX PREMIER PROPERTIES970 948 3264

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hen in Aspen, I recommend an evening enjoying Element 47 at The Little Nell. The name references silver on the periodic table — a metal firmly tied to As-pen’s silver mining past. Chef Robert McCormick’s menu features Colorado ag-riculture as the focal point, drawing from local produce and livestock as well as sustainable seafood from both east and west coasts. The restaurant includes the

Colorado Well, which highlights a selection of top quality Colorado-made spirits and beers. It also has a new private label champagne, Marc Hebrart “Selection” Brut N.V., which is one of the stars of the restaurant’s 20,000 bottle cellar. The Little Nell’s sommeliers have put together a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine list, making this restaurant one of Wine Enthu-siast’s “10 Best Wine Resaurants in America.”

EARL ANDERSON ARCHITECTSunique | exclusive | beautiful

Earl Anderson Architects | 99 Inverness Drive East, Suite 250B | Englewood, CO 80112 | 720-529-8828 | www.earlanderson.com

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PARK CITY, UTAHMountain Paradise

$1,499,000

This impeccably designed home in the Jeremy Ranch area of Park City, Utah, offers only the finest finishes nestled on a secluded mountainside with gor-geous views of ski resorts, the surrounding valleys, and mountain peaks. This mountain paradise combines superior craftsmanship with a private gated location in the prestigious Trails at Jeremy Ranch subdivision to deliver an exquisite living experience with 5,946 square feet, four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

PARK CITY, UTAHNew Build$1,795,000

This recently built masterpiece home in the nicest setting in the Pin-ebrook area of Park City, Utah, offers 8,527 square feet, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms. Set on over three wooded and secluded acres with mature trees, it gives you the feeling the forested hillside is yours, yet it has panoramic views and easy access. The wide and gently sloping heated driveway leads to a five-car garage on two different levels that is plumbed for heat. The amazing curb appeal is enhanced with a grand entry and courtyard feel with Hardiplank & gorgeous stone construction and there are plenty of covered & uncovered decks to take in the beautiful flat yard, year-round creek & moose pond.

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in the world. Pair that with some of the world’s best resorts and second to none accessibility and you have a winning combination. Millions of visitors flock to Utah ev-ery winter and they keep coming back for one reason — they fall in love with the Greatest Snow on Earth® Recently, SKI Magazine, for the fourth year in a row, voted Deer Valley as North America’s Top Resort. The re-sults are based on 40,000 votes by SKI Magazine readers rating the top resorts. The resort has been No. 1 an amazing six times over the last nine years. Park City Mountain Resort was voted No. 5. It’s pretty amazing to think that of all the resorts in the country, two of the top five are right here in Park City.

What sets Park City’s skiing apart is the access skiers have to its 14 resorts. Skiers can be standing at the base of one of seven world-class resorts within 30 minutes of leaving the Salt Lake Interna-tional Airport. Utah resorts also provide some of the best values in North Ameri-ca with 5 out of the Top Ten Best Values as voted by SKI Magazine readers. But again, those who live here are the lucky ones — our lifestyle is second to none. In the realm of skiing, its no differ-ent, in SKI Magazine’s Lifestyle Awards category, Alta and Snowbird were one-two respectively in voting as the best Skier’s Mountain; Snowbird and Deer Valley were one-two respectively for best Weekend Escape. So, if you visit, you may end up stay-ing. And when you make that decision I will be here to help you find your private get-away.


he Sundance Film Festi-val has helped put Park City on the global stage of arts and entertainment. Each year the non-profit organization introduces

a global audience to ground-breaking films including Napoleon Dynamite and An Inconvenient Truth. In Park City the organization has a

significant impact on the tight knit com-munity. Each year in January the Sundance Institute offers exclu-sive events and prior-ity ticket availability to approximately 15,000 Utah residents. Some of the exclu-sive events include a free “Best of the Fest” screening and “Townie Tuesday Screenings” for Summit County residents. These com-plimentary screenings allow locals to view

these award-winning films prior to the festival. In addition every year, Sundance Institute selects more than 1,800 volun-teers — more than half of whom live in Utah — to help create a global platform for independent film.

The Institutes’ Community Programs also bring other cultural events to Utah residents including musical perfomances and discussions from recent and past In-stitute alumni. It is estimated that the film festival had an $80 million economic impact in 2012, including $5.9 million in tax reve-nue, according to the Sundance Institute. Over the years Sundance Institute and its programs have become a great tourism boost. This is great for Park City’s local businesses. The Institute re-ports that since 2001, the Sundance In-stitute through its annual Sundance Film Festival has genereated in excess of one-half billion dollars in economic activitiy for Utah. The festival is the state’s larg-est annual international event bolstering tourism and attracting worldwide media attention.

Sundance InstituteSundance Institute is a global nonprofit organization founded by Robert Redford in 1981. Through its artistic development programs for directors, screenwriters, producers, composers and playwrights, the Institute seeks to discover and support independent film and theatre artists from the United States and around the world, and to introduce audiences to their new work. The Institute promotes independent storytelling to inform, inspire, and unite diverse populations around the globe.

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BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADOHybrid Log Home$2,875,000

ALPINE LIVING WITH SCENIC VISTAS. This hybrid log home has a peaceful setting, privacy and views of the Breckenridge golf course and Nordic Center. Get back to nature with this meticu-lously handcrafted quality custom home. Seven bedrooms including four master suites, seven fireplaces, four-car garage. Twelve 14” diameter scissor log trusses forged with a rustic touch soar overhead. Separate guest house has one bedroom, one bath, and full kitchen.

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BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADOSki-In / Ski-out$3,287,000

SLOPESIDE LIVING with the Skiway at your door! This custom southfacing ski home is located next to Breckenridge Peak 8 ski area. Views of the ski slopes, Baldy Mountain and downtown. El-egantly appointed w/ art niches, limestone arched entry, 22 ft ceiling, granite waterfall, fire pit & hot tub. All amenities included at One Ski Hill Place.

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NANCY FAITH BURNICHE877 445 7420

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PARK CITY, UTAHWillow Creek$2,675,000

This enchanting Willow Creek Estates area home with unbelievably open floor plan features 6097 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and it was built with the utmost attention to detail & no expense spared. Timber-frame construction, incredible custom woodwork including masterpiece stairway & all the electronic bells and whistles, it won’t disappoint even the pickiest buyers. Huge ceilings make the entire great room area feel like a high-end lodge & awe-inspiring floor-to-ceiling double-sided stone fireplace only enhances the atmosphere. Great features include incredible kitchen, office, double master suites (one on main), en-suite baths & walk-in closets in each bedroom, & luxurious finishes at every turn. The attention to detail continues outside with amazing outdoor living space including multiple decks and patios, off-the-charts landscaping, designer driveway & stun-ning ski resort views. Just 3 lots away from wonderful community park with playground & basketball, & backs to open space with access to miles of biking trails from the backyard.

AL BARBOSARE/MAX ASSOCIATES

435 649 [email protected]

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That’s the stellar guest-service philosophy at Three Forks Ranch, a luxury ranch resort straddling the Colorado-Wyoming border on an incredible 200,000 acres of pristine land – rolling hills, vast meadows and winding streams as far as the eye can see.

BY KARA WILLIAMS

“The answer is yes…

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Winter rates range from $695 to $845 per night per person, and include ac-commodations, all meals, house wines and liquors, evening cocktail hour and hors d’oeurves, in-room refrigerator stocked with your preference of beer, wine and snacks, and round-trip trans-portation from Hayden, Colorado or Dixon, Wyoming airports to Three Forks Ranch.

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now, what’s your question?”The stunning landscapes at Three Forks Ranch will capture your heart, but so will the attentive staff, the gourmet meals and the out-standing outdoor-activity offerings.

Personalized service is commonplace at Three Forks Ranch because of its exclusivity: the grand, 35,000-square-foot Lodge has just 15 double-occupancy rooms. By the time you at-tendyourfirstcocktailhourintheelegant-yet-cozy Middle Fork Lounge, staff will no doubt know your name. By the second night, you’ll have met all the other guests. By the third, you’ll feel like one big, happy family. The Three Forks Ranch customer service is legendary, but recreation in its vast natural play-ground is where the resort truly shines. In the winter, choose not only from cross-country ski-ing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and tubing on the vast property, but snowcat skiing on private slopes. That’s right: A snowcat whisks you up Three Forks Mountain and drops you off at the top of one of 20 private ski trails: sail down the knee-deep powder, cruise along groomers or skirt the trees. At the bottom, sip hot cocoa in a cozy warming hut, then hop on a snowcat to do it all over again! No lifts, no lines. It’s a skier’s nirvana. Nightly dinners are three-course meals you’ve ordered the night prior, so everything is cooked

fresh, just for you. An evening meal might be caprese salad, elk tenderloin with grilled aspara-gus, and mint chocolate chip ice cream topped with house-made chocolate sauce. Lunch is buf-fet style, with gourmet salads, deli platters, a hot entrée and the best-ever chocolate-chip cook-ies. Breakfast is a la carte; choose from fillingcustom-madeomelets,fluffyBelgianwafflesorhealthy yogurt granola parfait. New this winter are “Exclusive Events,” which include four nights’ accommodations, a spa treatment and hand-selected gifts for each guest, relevant to the themed experience. For example, the “Olympic Ski Experience” (January 30 to February 3) features clinics with former U.S. Ski Team racers, all the downhill skiing you can pack into your stay and a custom-ordered Marmot ski jacket. Of course, planning a relaxing vacation at Three Forks Ranch – where you might spend most of your days simply lounging with a book infrontofaroaringfireplaceintheGreatRoom– is a perfectly acceptable endeavor, too. After all, this is your custom dream vacation at one of the most exquisite ranch resorts in the West.


Mayakoba is a planned resort and residen-tial development just north of Playa del Carmen. It is certainly the Riviera Maya’s most exclusive address, where luxury and nature – freshwater canals, lush mangroves, exotic birds – coexist beautifully. One jewel in its crown is the extraordinary Rosewood Mayakoba, which just reopened after a $1.6 million renovation. Included in the refurbishment and new construction was the addition of 18 adjoin-ing suites created from the resort’s existing 128 all-suite accommodations, which were also restyled with artwork and furniture; a makeover of the resort’s dining venues; remodeling and expansion of the gym at Sense, a Rosewood Spa; and new on-prop-erty experiences including the addition of a Culture Concierge and Stargazing Story-teller. New “Mancation Weekends” cater to guys with included private sessions at the Jim McLean Golf School and unlimited rounds at El Cameleon; deep-sea and sport fishing; a unique tequila-tasting experience in Agave Azul, the Tequila Library, with Te-quiliers, Mexican bites and premium cigar pairing; and scuba diving or snorkeling at the Great Mayan Reef.

The resort is also a recommended family destination. Unique to Rosewood Mayako-ba, the on-property biologist leads a family-friendly EcoTour exploring the 62 acres of lagoon and 210 acres of mangroves while educating guests on the surrounding wild-life and natural vegetation. When the timing is right, the luckiest guests are invited to ac-company him to the sea turtle nesting area. Parents can take a night off and leave their children at Rose Buds Kids Club, where children might enjoy storytelling under the stars, accompanied by Mexican hot choco-late. Of course, the romantic property is wonderful for couples and honeymooners, as well, with its luxurious suites built along serene lagoons and the Caribbean Sea. The open and airy accommodations fea-ture contemporary furnishings with private plunge pools, rooftop decks and oversized terraces.

Room rates at Rosewood Mayakoba range from $475 to $8,500 per night, depending on room type and season.

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With oceanfront villas, private pools and even soap butlers, upscale properties in Mexico’s Riviera Maya – the stretch of coast along the Caribbean Sea from Puerto Morelos to Tulum – offer an amazing array of amenities to their most discerning guests. For your next tropical vacation to this magical area of Mexico, consider these top luxury resorts:

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Situated on an incredible seven miles of white-sand beach, the Viceroy Riviera Maya enjoys an enviable location a few miles north of Playa del Carmen (40 miles south of Cancun). With just 41 thatched-roof vil-las – each boasting a private plunge pool and outdoor shower – this is truly an in-timate resort with some unusual services. For example, a resident soap butler deliv-ers fresh bars of hand-cut, artisanal soaps made in local Mayan communities following ancient Mayan traditions, formulated with organic ingredients found on the Yucatan Peninsula. The adults-only resort further honors lo-cal culture with its resident Shaman, who is descended from a long line of Shamans and who welcomes all arriving guests with a special Mayan blessing designed to remove negative energy and spirits, and prepare guests for an exceptionally relaxing and re-

warding experience. Guests choose from villas right on the beach or amid verdant jungle foliage. Don’t be surprised if you see or hear the resident spider monkeys jumping from tree to tree! The Viceroy Riviera Maya’s pier is private, available only to its guests, where you might practice yoga, have a private dinner for two or catch a boat to go snorkeling. Still other fabulous amenities and services: on-site cooking classes, a full-service spa offering Mayan rituals (such as the Temazcal steam) and “tropical butlers” who are quick to of-fer iced face cloths to loungers around the outdoor pool.

Room rates at Viceroy Riviera range from $605 to $2720 per night, excluding tax and gratuity.

www.viceroyrivieramaya.com


This adults-only, beachfront property about 14 miles south of Puerto Morelos is not only all-inclusive, it’s “Gourmet Inclusive.” The meals – as well as the service – that come with your nightly rate are indeed ex-quisite. In fact, mealtime is typically a festive affair : the most popular night at Sabores, the Mexican-Caribbean restaurant, is the weekly serenade from a classically trained opera singer ; at Asian-inspired Kiyoko, the chef pre-pares meals right in front of the guests for an upbeat, interactive experience; an authentic fish market allows guests to select their own fish from the catch of the day and have it grilled at the Papitos Gourmet Beach Club with incredible ocean views. Choose from various types of suites and villas, including swim-up suites, where you can step right off your terrace into a lazy river that connects to the main pool. For the ultimate indulgence, book a Beachfront Villa with two floors and 2,760 square feet of living and dining space. It features mod-ern kitchen (stocked with liquor, wines and

beer), private pool and outdoor shower and lavish Bulgari amenities. Your private butler can arrange in-suite afternoon tea delivery, in-suite private tequila tasting and pillow and aromatherapy menus. For still more stellar service, simply lounge in one of the beach beds on the pristine sand, where beach waiters take drink orders and deliver gourmet bites to guests. If you’re inspired to be active during your stay at El Dorado Maroma, borrow complimentary snorkel gear or kayaks to play in the ocean in front of the resort. Also, the nearby ma-rina offers guests ample outdoor adventures, including deep-sea fishing, snorkeling excur-sions and scuba-diving trips.

Nightly rates at El Dorado Maroma Villas begin at $1,206 per person, per night, and include the Gourmet Inclusive experience (meals, 24-hour room service, full concierge, activities).

www.karismahotels.com

BY KARA WILLIAMS

41CHERRY CREEK, DENVER, COLORADO

ASPEN | SNOWMASS | SNOWMASS VILLAGERE/MAX Premier Properties

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PARK CITY | DEER VALLEYRE/MAX Associates

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Second homes and vacation properties are different at every level, and they require real estate services that are

as well. We take great pride in using our considerable experience, resources, and global connections to per-fectly unite these special places with buyers who will enjoy the luxury and convenience of ski in / ski out.

The RE/MAX Collection has unmatched global resources. Allow us to represent you in the sale or

acquisition of your perfect ski in / ski out property.

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Some of our clients want only a new, modern home. They like being first. But many others seek a property with a storied past and timeless appeal. It’s the comfort of permanence, the romance and charm of the past.

Distinctive and historically significant homes add their own lives to yours. We take great pride in presenting to the world unique places and their stories, and in using our innovative marketing tools and global connections to perfectly match time-honored properties with those who give them new life.

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CHERRY CREEK OFFICECherry Creek North has long set the trend in Denver. The same goes for luxury real estate. RE/MAX Cherry Creek is the area’s first office dedicated to luxury real estate. The RE/MAX Collection is building a luxury real estate brand on something big-ger than any outside luxury name or poplu-lar real estate magazine. We are building a luxury brand on the largest, most respected real estate name in the world — RE/MAX In-ternational. And that translates into what real estate is all about — people. RE/MAX Inter-national Chairman Dave Liniger predicts that real estate brokers will become increasingly more relied upon in the ever shifting luxury real estate market. RE/MAX brokers are the key to The RE/MAX Collection’s success. When you’re searching for your next per-manent residence, holiday home, or even hol-iday island, ski retreat or mountain enclave take the time to interview the company built on real estate, for real estate; The RE/MAX Collection.

rawing upon their success as the world’s largest and most respected international real estate company, RE/MAX International is taking the

lead in luxury real estate with The RE/MAX Collection. Integrating a wealth of experi-ence with a hand-selected network of tal-ented brokers, The RE/MAX Collection was formed to satisfy the lifestyle requirements of discerning clientele. RE/MAX International’s unique business model has long attracted the industry’s best brokers, resulting in a real estate marketing powerhouse. The RE/MAX Collection is driven by the passion and success of the RE/MAX name and the local connections and expertise of seasoned brokers. By cultivating this unique balance of worldwide scope with a personal touch, The RE/MAX Collection is fast becoming a global authority on the effective marketing of fine properties, providing insightful advi-sory support along with sensitivity and intel-ligence. An international network of highly qualified brokers, finely tuned marketing services and the backing of the world’s larg-est real estate brokerage define a brand based on trust, integrity, discretion, and excellence.

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TACOMA, WASHINGTONHaddaway Hall, Weyerhaueser Mansion

$5,900,000

Haddaway Hall was built by John and Anna Weyerhaueser. John was the oldest son of Weyerhaueser Lumber Co. founder, Frederick Weyerhaue-ser, and was president of the Weyerhaueser Company. The mansion was designed in the Jacobethan revival style by the Cornell Brothers archi-tects. In a biography on the Weyerhauesers it was noted that the project was primarily Anna’s, and John named the home “Haddaway” as a cryptic pun for “had her way,” since Anna had her way about most aspects of the home’s design.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

ERIC HERBEL253 988 6262

WWW.HERBEL.COM

CHENEQUA, WISCONSINKnollward Estate$5,200,000

Imagine gabled roofs, dormers, oriel, French Provincial windows, black marble, wrought iron, cypress beams, gold plating and turreted outlines framing 355 feet of Lac La Belle lake shore. Picture traveling through 30 rooms with seven fireplaces and 17 chandeliers in a time still suspended in the year 1928. Now picture yourself owning incredible Knollward; the former summer home of Marjorie Mont-gomery Ward Baker. A monument paying tribute to an unsurpassed era of glamour, grace and style.

LISA BEARRE/MAX REALTY CENTER

262 893 5555WWW.WIHOMESFORSALE.COM

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THE TUDOR

or anywhone who loves historic, but finds castles too drafty, the next best thing is tudor — and no neighborhood in Denver does tudor like Denver Country Club. Since 1905, this small but im-

pressive neighborhood has attracted Denver’s society. The Country Club Historic Neigh-borhood is listed as an Historic Landmark District and is the ideal place to “go medieval.” THE TUDORThe tudor is characterized by steep pitched roofs, turrets, gables, eleborate brickwork, tall chimneys and grouped cement windows. Tu-dor architecture originated in England at the end of medieval times. The Tudors were the ruling dynasty of the time with such notable figures as Henry the Eighth and Elizabeth the First. It wasn’t until the late 1890s that The United States embraced the style. Originally, the wealthy embraced the style when build-ing country or suburban estates. It wasn’t long after that Denver Country Club adopted this style in the first section built in 1906 and 1907.

With their many angles and nooks, several different roofs and exquisite detail made the tudor home quite expensive to build. Most tudors exhibit good craftsmanship including distinctive touches like stained glass, intricate woodwork and wainscoting. The style has a solid feel that conveys substance, gravity and security. Built-ins and fireplaces give the tudor home warmth.

THE ENTRANCEYou have to love the entrances. The tudor entrance is a part of an asymmetrical assem-blage of architectural elements, some purely decorative and some meant to provide secu-rity. Thick masonry walls allow the doors to be recessed and arched and often include board and batten doors. Beefy metal hardware and cut stone give the entrance and the home a solid, secure look. The medieval look gives the feeling of a bulwark against a dangerous world. You feel safe inside the tudor’s thick, secure walls.

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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE13th Green of the Cherry Hills Country Club

$2,900,000

Fabulous custom Tudor backing to the 13th fairway of Cherry Hills Country Club! Gated, private, one acre fenced lot with covered pool and hot tub. Easily accommodates your largest gatherings for casual summer fun or formal entertaining. Phenomenal views of the course from most rooms and outdoor spaces. Special features include arched front door-way, leaded glass windows and interior doors, rich wood paneling and mill work, open and spacious kitchen and great room, and the finest finishes including granite and marble counters. Great room is richly finished with intricate wood beam detail, wet bar, and built-in sound and visual media. Master retreat features a private balcony overlooking the course and bridge, dual teak wood vanities with marble tops, two closets, steam shower, fireplace and lounge area. Top to bottom wood paneled library. Exercise room, wine cel-lar and dual laundry center with chute. Grow your favorite herbs, vegetables, berries, or flowers in the large garden.

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THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIAWhite Stallion

$14,900,000

Opportunity of a Lifetime! Extremely motivated seller has reduced this masterpiece to $14.9 M. Nearly $30M invested building this world class masterpiece estate, unmatched in Southern California. Set behind private gates in prestigious gated White Stallion Ranch is this 16,000 square ft French manor on over 20 usable acres. No expense has been spared to create this one-of-a kind estate. Among the many interior attributes are a state-of-the-art theater, wine tasting room, and luxurious 3,600 square ft grand master suite with his and hers baths.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX OLSON & ASSOC.

JORDAN COHEN818 879 2266

WWW.JORDANCOHEN.COM

COLLEYVILLE, TEXASTrue Masterpiece$6,999,000

A true masterpiece! Inspired by Tuscany, this property has land-scaped gardens on the 4.5 acres which includes a vineyard, a four stall horse barn with guest house, two salt pools, barrel tile roof and stone facade. One of the finest properties you will find in North Texas. Each bedroom has its own bath and balcony, a cabana, 4,000 square ft outdoor living area with full kitchen. True Italian wine cellar in basement.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX HERITAGE IIIMARY TAYLOR817 697 2333WWW.JTAYLORMADELIVING.COM

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Cherry Hills Village A Forbes Top 50 Zip Code

COLORADO’S 10 MOST EXPENSIVE ZIP CODESSOURCE: FORBES.COM AUG. 2012

FORBES ZIP CODE CITY, STATE MEDIAN HOME RANK PRICE ($) INVENTORY

1 13 81611 Aspen, CO $3,597,756 280 2 27 81654 Snowmass, CO $2,934,739 40 3 46 80113 Cherry Hills Village, CO $2,304,000 64 4 72 81615 Snowmass Village, CO $1,864,661 149 5 106 81657, Vail, CO $1,571,084 387 6 121 80121 Greenwood Village, CO $1,479,335 49 7 132 81621 Basalt, CO $1,433,649 237 8 144 81632 Edwards, CO $1,370,355 241 9 149 81435 Telluride, CO $1,343,222 523 10 163 81620, Avon, CO $1,295,117 365 11 252 80304 Boulder, CO $977,793 33 12 348 80108 Castle Rock, CO $820074 212 13 357 80302 Boulder, CO $798,935 45 14 498 80108 Castle Pines North, CO $487,539 81

Cherry Hills Village Ranks 4th of the 14 Colorado zip codes thatgrace the list

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, COLORADO

Each year, Forbes Magazine ranks America’s Most Expen-sive Zip Codes. Five hundred zip codes are analyzed and ranked. Forbes contracted with Altos Research, a very respect-

ed real estate data company, and this year’s list looks a little different. For the first time, the most expensive home listed for sale is in the 10065 zip code in New York City’s Upper East Side. This yet unbuilt $40 million dollar townhome will feature a glass elevator, waterfall, and subter-ranian pool. The median asking price in the 10065 is $6.5 million, compared to the me-dian of $5.75 million in Alpine, NJ, which held the top spot for many years until slipping to number two in this year’s list. New York City’s real estate market is said to be “frothy.”

Cherry Hills Village, the 80113 zip code, has always made the list and this year landed at number 46, with a median asking price of $2.307 million. Cherry Hills Village is the third most expensive zip code in Colorado, topped only by the 81611 in Aspen, and the 81654 in Snowmass. Fourteen Colorado zip codes made the list including the 80121 in Greenwood Village, the 80108 in Castle Rock (including Castle Pines Village and Castle Pines North), and the 80302 and 80304 zip codes in Boulder. Cherry Hills Village is down from a rank-ing of 37 on the list, but the median asking home price of $2,195,000 did increase by 5%. Aspen, Snowmass and Snowmass Village rank highly thanks to a bevy of estates listed between $20 million and $40 million.

The list was compiled using listing prices for homes in more than 20,000 zip codes across the U.S.


What You Can do to Reverse Underachievement in The Classroom

ll individuals have the ability to learn and attain self-fulfillment, however many young people are at risk of failing to achieve their academic potential. Gifted

students are one group of exceptional learners who are not normally considered at risk for academic failure. However, the underachieve-ment of academically gifted students is an area of concern and frustration for many parents, teachers, and counselors. Why do some stu-dents, who seem capable of outstanding per-formance, fail to realize their potential? What causes some gifted students to underachieve in school? Can we predict which gifted students are at the greatest risk for underachievement? What can we do to reverse a student’s academic underachievement? While there are many factors that contribute to achievement, students who are achievement-oriented appear to exhibit three key percep-tions and a behavior. First, and foremost, they find value in their school experience. School is meaningful. They enjoy what they are doing or believe that what they are doing will produce beneficial outcomes. Second, they believe that they have the skills to be successful. Third, they trust their environment and expect that they can succeed in it. When students have positive attitudes in each of these three areas, they are more likely to produce self-regulated behavior. Self-regulated learners set realistic expectations and implement appropriate strategies for aca-demic success. Some of these four components may play a stronger influence than others, but overall, we believe that achievement-oriented individuals possess some combination of them.

Valuing Academic TasksFirst and foremost, students must value aca-demics. “When students value a task, they will be more likely to engage in it, expend more ef-

fort on it, and do better on it” (Wigfield, 1994, p. 102). Students who do not value the goals of school do not find any purpose in what they are learning, they don’t see any pay-off for learning it, and they’re not interested in learning it, so they turn off and tune out. The following are some minor modifications that will increase the task value of activities for students:

Encourage and promote your students’ interests and passionsHelp students to see beyond the immediate ac-tivity to the long-term outcomes. A school as-signment may seem unimportant, but pursuing a dream career may be an outcome that your student is willing to strive toward. Parents and educators may wish to share how they use vari-ous skills learned in school in pursuit of their career choices. Help students to set short and long-term academic goals. Small, short-term goals work better for younger students. It is essential that the goals are meaningful to students. Talk with them about possible goals. Remember, goals that adults value may have little meaning to children. Students are more likely to become engaged with material that is optimally challenging. En-sure that all students are challenged (but not frustrated) by classroom activities.

Self-EfficacyYoung people must also believe they have the skills to perform the task. Self-efficacy refers to individuals’ judgment of their capacity to perform specific activities. The perceptions students have about their skills influence the types of activities they select, how much they challenge themselves at those activities, and the persistence they exhibit once they are involved in the activities (Bandura, 1986). Students need to believe that they have the

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skills to be successful. This can be accomplished by help-ing them recognize the skills that they have developed. Two factors need to be present: First, they must believe they have the skills to do well and second, they must be aware that they didn’t always have those skills (the skills were something they developed). The way we compliment young people has an impact on how successful they perceive themselves to be. It is important to be specific with comments. A general com-pliment such as “Good work” does not carry the weight of something more specific such as “You really know your threes times tables.” The latter provides more in-formation about what has been performed well. The stu-dent will likely reflect on the comment and think, “Yes, I am good at threes.” Students are able to better cogni-tively appraise their progress when feedback is specific or when we’ve helped them be aware of specific things they do well. Of course, compliments must be genuine and earned. Complimenting children for tasks that they did not perform well or for unchallenging tasks can be counterproductive and diminish their trust. In addition to helping students recognize the skills they have, you need to help them understand that their abilities are not strictly innate. Dweck (1975) demon-strated that students who believe abilities can be de-veloped and are not fixed are more likely to attempt challenging tasks and persevere more in the face of

difficulties than students who believe abilities are in-nate. When we discuss a student’s achievement with him/her, we ought to mention specific skills he/she has developed by drawing attention to the skill and to its development. We need to balance the role effort and ability play. This can easily be accomplished by recog-nizing the skill as something the student developed (without drawing undue attention to the effort used). For example, “Look at how well you’ve learned your threes tables” is more effective than “You are good at your threes tables.” The word “learned” indicates that this is a skill that didn’t always exist and implies that future skills can also be acquired.

Environmental PerceptionsStudents who view their environment as friendly and one that will provide positive outcomes are more likely to demonstrate achievement-oriented behavior. It is not enough to be confident that they have certain skills, they must expect that they will succeed if they put forth effort. Rathvon (1996) hypothesized that, “The under-achiever’s failure to assume responsibility arises from his unconscious belief that his own efforts do not affect the events or individuals in his world” (p. 66). Student’s perceptions of the friendliness of the envi-ronment may or may not be accurate. The first step is to determine whether students’ perceptions are distorted. If they are not, then changes need to be made in the en-vironment. These changes must be implemented with input from the student. For example, if a child feels it is too noisy to study at home, ask the child what needs to be done to make it quiet enough. It may be as simple as asking, “What would it take for you do well?” Students must be involved in helping find solutions to the envi-ronmental roadblocks they perceive.

Colorado Assoc.of Gifted & TalentedAgents for The RE/MAX Collection stay educated on the lastest trends in education and work hard to identify the right schools for their clients. To find out more about the Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented go to:

www.ColoradoGifted.org

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Self-RegulationThe factors of task value, self-efficacy, and environmental perceptions are critical to being motivated. But being mo-tivated may not be sufficient. Students must be engaged in and complete the task. They may feel that math is important, believe that they can do well in mathematics, and like their school and teachers, but they do not follow through and ex-ecute the math assignment. Many gifted students may lack the self-management strategies of time management and study skills. Because gifted students often progress through the early years of school without being challenged, they sometimes fail to de-velop the self-management skills that other students master. In the early grades, good memory and fast processing skills can compensate for note taking and other study skills. Often, educators attempt to teach students study skills before stu-dents need those skills to be successful. This process usually frustrates both the teachers and the students. Self-regulatory skills are more likely to be internalized when they are need-ed to solve the problem at hand. A solution to the problem is to provide gifted students with an academically challenging curriculum early, and throughout their school careers. Another aspect of self-regulation involves setting per-sonal standards. Some students may feel that what they are doing is “good enough.” If students haven’t been academical-ly challenged in the past, they may believe they can achieve satisfactory results with very little effort. Gifted students may also underachieve to hide their need for perfectionism. The third category of self-regulation is self-monitoring. These skills include monitoring distractibility, practicing delayed gratification, and awareness of performance avoid-ance.

t Encourage students to pursue excellence, rather

than perfection. Adults can model acceptance of their mistakes while striving for excellence. Gifted students should not be expected, or expect, to com-plete every task, in every area, with 100% accuracy.

t Help students plan tasks. This serves two functions. First, it develops a mindset that the task is doable. Young people are often reluctant to begin a task be-cause they are unsure how to begin. Second, it mini-mizes the unknown. Through planning, children can visualize a task coming to fruition.

t Help students set realistic expectaions. This in-volves setting goals that are difficult enough to be challenging, yet not so difficult as to be unachievable and discouraging. Learning occurs best when new material cannot be mastered without assistance, but can be mastered with minor direction from someone more knowledgeable (Vygotsky, 1939/1962).

Much that motivates young people is still a mystery. The sug-gestions presented in this article provide insights into some strategies that promote achievement-orientation. Adults can support students and encourage them to pursue their inter-ests and passions. With a little effort, educators and parents can help students to see that what they are doing serves a purpose, to believe they have the skills to perform well, to trust that their environments will encourage their produc-tivity, and to set realistic expectations for themselves. Early encouragement of achievement-oriented behaviors is a ma-jor step toward helping young people lead productive and fulfilling lives.

This Tips for Parents article is from a seminar hosted by Del Siegle and D. Betsy McCoach. It includes a summary of tips and strategies on helping underachiev-ing students to become achievement-oriented individuals. The authors include a discussion of the psychology and rationale for each tip.

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GET WHAT YOU WANTDAN FULLER, owner, Haley Custom HomesIn the Luxury Home market, I am beginning to see positive pres-sure with clients on two fronts, the new build and the remodel side. These pressures are due to the lack of inventory on the mar-ket for homes over $2 Million. Potential buyers are now realizing that the homes for sale over $2 Million are far and few between, as it relates to selection, location, and quality. Over the past 48 months, there was enough variety of homes for sale over the $2 Million that allowed people to buy vs. build. What we are experiencing at Haley Custom Homes is that the houses on the market have been picked over, and clients have de-cided that to get what they want, they are now back in the market to build. We are also seeing a huge demand from those people who bought homes in the $1.2-$1.5 Million range, that are now remodeling these homes. We are seeing the average remodeling to these homes in the range of $500,000-$1.3 Million dollars. This is due to the great value they received on the purchase price of the home, which is justifying this expenditure on the remodeling.

FORECLOSURES, SHORT SALES AND BANK OWNED PROPERTIESFAUN G. HAUPTMAN, The RE/MAX CollectionUnfortunately, the strain of the housing market over the past five years has not yet been entirely corrected. There are still millions of homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages and just as many who are underwater, or not, and have fallen behind on their housing payments. Now that the five largest banks have settled claims with 49 of the 50 State Attorneys General and the Depart-ment of Justice, many in the industry are predicting a resurgence in foreclosure and short sale activity. While the high end of the market has traditionally been exempt from distress, higher inven-tory levels of luxury homes has rendered luxury housing no more immune to the damaging effects of the market than any other price point. Here in Denver, our luxury home market represents a sizable percentage of the overall market. During the first decade of this millennium, the new construction frenzy in the luxury seg-ment meant that, going into the collapse, we had excessive levels of luxury home inventory. The downturn in luxury home prices was more amplified due to a much smaller buyer pool, and it will take some time for prices to recover. Many luxury homeowners will want or need to sell in 2013 and beyond to avoid foreclosure. Selecting a Realtor® with short sale and foreclosure expertise will be critical for these homeowners. Look for luxury Realtors® with the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) des-ignation, and ask specifically about any experience and special training they’ve had working with short sales and foreslosures.

What people consider “luxury” is often not the biggest, most expensive or most elusive. Often it’s the most creative. Faun G. Hauptman

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NEWTON SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIADelchester Farm$16,500,000

Main line equestrian estate eased under the Willistown Conservation Trust. Property is comprised of two parcels totaling 72 acres. Main house parcel includes 23.03 acres. Barn and Farm Manager’s Residence parcel includes 48.54 acres. Main House includes Gourmet Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Formal Living Room, Solarium, Den, Library, Billiard Room, Bar Room, Viewing Room, Underground Shooting Range, and Study. This unique country estate offers outdoor amenities for social gatherings and the sporting lifestyle. A flagstone veranda which runs the length of the back exterior of the house and offers one of the most spectacular views in Radnor Hunt horse country. rolling fields provide a backdrop for shooting clay pigeon and ATV riding. Highlights include swimming pool with cabana, lit Har-Tru tennis courts, heated greenhouse, whole house generator, 25 horse stall barn with 2 tack rooms, and 2 heated wash stalls, groom’s apartment, 2 outdoor riding areas, 4 turnout paddocks, 3 round pens, horse and hiking trails.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONROBIN GANSKYRE/MAX PREFERED REALTORS610 613 6922WWW.ROBINGANSKY.COM

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THE PRESERVEOutdoor Living at its Best

$2,649,000

This all new custom home was built for a luxurious lifestyle in 2009 and sits on an

exclusive cul-de-sac with a large homesite and professionally landscaped yard for great

outdoor living spaces and mountain views. Stone, stucco and brick enhance the street

appeal of this unique property.The home featuresnaturalstoneflooring,atwo-storystonefireplaceinthegreatroom,aEurope-an style hearth room by the kitchen, wood

beamed ceilings and stone countertops. The custom William Ohs knotty alder cabinets are just the beginning of this chef’s dream

gourmet kitchen. You’ll be ready for the fam-ily dinner or the 100 guest reception.

MICHAEL COPPRE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

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will help sell your existing home, identify your dream home and assist you throughout the process of achiev-

ing the next step for your luxury lifestyle. Call Mike directly at 303-947-3534.


CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUBStunning Custom Estate Home

$1,575,000

An exceptional Tuscan-style home sited perfectly on the first fairway with majestic mountain and downtown Denver views. The entry courtyard with adjoining guest casita welcomes you into this stunning residence. The formal dining room boasts a coffered ceiling, detailed moldings, and inlaid wood floors. The amazing kitchen, with dual center island and adjacent butler’s pantry, is a Chef ’s dream with top-of-the-line appliances.

RIKE PALESE & JONATHAN KEILERThe RESULTS TeamRE/MAX PROFESSIONALS303 522 5550 303 619 [email protected] [email protected]

OTHER PROPERTIES OFFERED BY RIKE PALESE AND JONATHAN KEILER

THE LANDMARKThis stunning penthouse boasts direct mountain views as well as incredible 14’ ceilings and floor to ceiling windows — an abundance of natural light. $799,000

THE MERIDIAN AT THE LANDMARKIncredible Penthouse residence. This home boasts views second to none- northwest of Downtown, Long’s Peak, and the Flat Irons of Boulder. $1,525,000

CASTLE PINES VILLAGEPrivate and tranquil, the outdoors comes in with volume spaces, stone, granites and rich woods. Living room with wall of glass overlooks backyard. $1,150,000

THE TIMBERSStunning custom, backs to open space and majestic pines. Two-story great room with expansive windows overlooking extensive perennial gardens. $798,000

THE LANDMARKFantastic floor plan! Beautiful sub-pent-house w/ Viking appliances and two bal-conies. Start enjoying the five-star lifestyle now! $825,000

CASTLE PINES VILLAGEImmaculately maintained and at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Dramatic living areas with detailed crown moldings and trim work. $899,900

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IT'S ALL ABOUTLIFESTYLE

CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB. DENVER, COLORADO

HERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB IS AN OASIS IN THE HEART OF SOUTHEAST DENVER. Behind the majestic entry gate house you will find one of the Denver area’s pre-mier Country Club communi-

ties along with an extensive array of amenities offering a true, relaxed lifestyle. Take a dip in the pool, play tennis, work out in the fully equipped fitness center, relax the day away in the full service day spa or play golf on a premier Jack Nicklaus golf course. An incredible restaurant is also available to members in the golf Club-

house. Homes are available and priced from the $500’s to $2M in the communities’ three neigh-borhoods including The Villas, single family homes; The Vil-lage, a maintenance free lifestyle neighborhood; and The Estates, custom homes backing to the fairways of the golf course. Inte-rior finishes in all homes show-

case the high level of standard finish that goes into creating every home from Eldorado Build-ing Company at Cherry Creek Country Club. The Villas offer two ranch and two, main floor master floor plans. Only five sites remain. These homes will include approximately 3,400 to 5,200 finished square feet and are designed with European styling. Exteriors are enhanced by the use of substantial materials including

natural wood beams, stone veneers and hand trowled stucco. Floor plans are centered around voluminous great rooms and designer kitchens. The Villas floor plans are priced from the $900’s. Many options are available to customize these homes. The Village is fully maintenance free and ex-emplifies the lock-and-leave convenience within Cherry Creek Country Club. These ranch and main-floor master plans range from approxi-mately 2,400 square feet to 3,300 finished square feet and are priced from $555,000. This is a great value to be able to live in Cherry Creek Coun-try Club. The architecture of these homes has a decidedly European flavor. Interior spaces are open and flowing, great rooms, gourmet kitch-ens, luxurious master suite, and include finishes that you would expect to see in much more ex-pensive homes. Eldorado Building Company is excited to announce the start of construction on the first of 18 new Estate Homes at Cherry Creek Country Club. Each of these new homes will be designed by renowned Denver architect Don Ruggles and will feature classic architecture reminiscent of some of the best Denver neighborhoods. These ranch and two-story homes will be the ultimate living experience in Cherry Creek Country Club with each home offering expansive fairway views, generous outdoor spaces, substantial ex-terior designs and interiors filled with light.

If you haven’t been to Cherry Creek Country Club you must stop by. This is an incredible community that is truly a great lifestyle in the heart of south-east Denver. Homes are open by appointment only by calling Rike Palese with RE/MAX Profes-sionals at 303-522-5550.

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New Patio Homes & Single Family Residences Now Available from the $500’s to $2M

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CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUBSuperior Finishes and Details$1,395,000

This spectacular main floor master Estate Home backs to the tenth fairway with expansive views of the course and ponds from numerous decks and terraces. The stunning great room opens to a well-designed kitchen with slab granite and built-in stainless ap-pliances. Additional features of this home include a formal dining room, study with built-ins, luxurious master with “spa” style bath, private guest suite on the second floor with loft/study nook, and a walkout level with media/billiard room.

CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUBFairway Views$1,950,000

This stunning Tuscan style residence brings the outdoors in with vol-ume spaces and the use of stone, granites and rich woods. The entry opens into the two-story great room with a wall of glass overlooking the tenth fairway plus French doors opening to the front courtyard. Special features of this home include the gourmet kitchen with center island and breakfast room, antique finish cabinetry, slab stone counters, inlaid back splash and top-of-the-line appliances; incredible main floor master suite which features a “spa” style bath and dual walk-in closets. 7,940 finished square feet.

CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Incredible Custom Estate$1,575,000

Designed by renowned Denver architect Don Ruggles, the Euro-pean style architecture is highlighted by the entry courtyard with fountain and octagonal shaped entry. This magnificent residence, with views of the tenth fairway, will also include a great room, for-mal dining room, gourmet kitchen, luxurious master suite with dual walk-in closets, main floor study plus guest room with access to courtyard, recreation/billiard room with wet bar and wine room.

CHERRY CREEK COUNTRY CLUBSemi-Custom Splendor$1,020,000

Select your finishes for this beautiful new three bedroom, four bathroom Villa. Enter this two-story main floor master home through the front courtyard with turreted entry and you will find a two-story great room with loft overlook, open kitchen, and main floor study. There are two additional bedrooms on the second level. This 3,388 sq ft homes’ finishes are superior and it backs to a waterway. Start living the incredible experience, Nicklaus-designed golf course, clubhouse, spa, fitness center, pool, tennis courts and European-inspired grounds, that is Cherry Creek Country Club.

RIKE PALESE & JONATHAN KEILERThe RESULTS TeamRE/MAX PROFESSIONALS303 522 5550 303 619 [email protected] [email protected]


e may be landlocked in Colorado, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know the lay of the land. Decorating

styles vary immensely from coast to coast, and Denver, sandwiched between the so-phisticated urban chicness of oh-so-trendy Manhattan and the casual glam lifestyle of Los Angeles, has developed a unique el-egance all its own. Keeping in mind that what looks good in California may look ridiculous in a less trendy venue such as Denver, it’s im-portant to know what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to home décor. “We need to celebrate our lifestyle here in Denver, rather than try to emulate someone else’s that doesn’t fit,” explains Denver interior designer Eric Mandil, principal of Mandil Inc. It seems there re-ally is a Denver style, and it can be seen everywhere, from multimillion dollar manses to sleek condos. It’s a feeling, it’s a look, it’s …. Denver style. That said, when it comes to putting together a fabulous home, it’s best to fo-cus on what works for you, an aspect that necessarily includes your lifestyle and the effect you want to promote. Ask yourself, are you more the picnick-ing type, or do you prefer elegant dinner parties? Picture your life, and style your home accordingly. Your rooms should be a reflection of your personality -- not an-other person’s whose taste you admire but with whom you have little in common. And that said, maybe you’re the chardon-nay type, and someone else prefers a fine cabernet. Mixing the two is not all that fla-vorful, and can leave a bitter aftertaste. “When you’re looking to develop your style, shed old preconceptions of what is right or wrong, and don’t be afraid to ex-press yourself,” Mandil says. Look at the big picture, which is the overall room, and

pretend it’s like a stage set, where you act as the designer. In the end, it’s not about the big pieces, because the difference is in the details.” These small indulgences, such as an unusual knob on a door, a beautiful an-tique clock or a splashy pillow on a couch, are the details that set a room apart from all others. Maybe you tend toward the look of Old World elegance, but you don’t need to be stuffy or traditional to achieve it. Think of how you could create this style in a hipper way, perhaps by blend-ing urban chic with a gorgeous antique chair. Rooms don’t need to be masculine or feminine, either. But they can exude a strong feeling of romance, or the upper-crust flavor of Park Avenue. It’s all in the details and use of color, and it’s the details that can make or break the room. One important point to consider is that even the most sophisticated rooms do not need to cost a bundle. Stunning effects can be achieved by understanding how to put things together, and stifling any desire to over decorate. “Many people are not sure how to decorate a room that reflects their taste and creates a unique en-vironment, and end up with a room that is overdone or represents a failed attempt to demonstrate wealth. It’s what I call the Ve-gas mentality, where very expensive stuff is thrown together, and the look is tacky and chaotic,” Mandil says. The trend to overdo represents a par-ticular phenomena in this country that has people trying to outdo – or at least keep in step – with the wealthy Joneses. Yet it’s safe to say, your home will be a more beautiful place, if you focus on your needs, your tastes, your desires. Look at room proportions, and decide what best suits your lifestyle and taste. Most impor-tantly, says Mandil, take time to consider how you will look within the space, and

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COLLECTION303 522 5550

denver style “There is nothing more noble than creating beauty” Eric Mandil

Eric Mandil is the principal, architect and designer of Mandil Inc. Found-ed in 1980, Eric and his Denver based firm have been creating com-mercial and residential buildings, ar-chitectural interiors and retail spac-es on many different scales. Their work ranges from horse ranches in Wyoming to retail stores for Barbie at FAO Schwarz in New York City.

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what it says about you. “A very mature person can look much like a clown in the wrong setting,” he explains. “Make sure the space makes you feel good, because the happier you are in that setting, the better it’s going to look. There truly is a feng shui to looking and feeling good within a room.” It’s also important to spend time considering how items in the room will work together, once ev-erything is assembled and placed. This “artfulness of living,” accord-ing to Mandil, doesn’t mean hav-ing the most expensive pieces, but rather having beautiful pieces that tempt the eye. It means shun-ning labels for the sake of acquir-ing a name, and opting for what looks best, almost as though the pieces were designed just for the room. Rooms should be memorable and flavorful, and should be something that you can experience every single day without it becoming stale. “Whether a room is decorated in English, French or Contemporary, if it has good bone structure, it really won’t require a great deal of makeup,” Mandil says. To achieve this effect, look at color place-

ment and fabric texture, and enhance this look with two or three fabulous items that finish the room and make it exciting and unique. “But use common sense as well, and make sure the room works for you. White furniture may look wonder-

ful, but it also sends the message, ‘stay off of me,’” Mandil says. “Any design should be functional and comfort-able, and should work for everyone who will be living in that space.” Keeping the theme of practi-cality in mind, a room should be age appropriate. Some people for exam-ple, look great in a pair of form-fit-ting jeans and sweater, but on others the look is just ridiculous. So consid-

er what is best suited to your look, and what will flat-ter your sense of style, he explains. “Look to the classic color bases, and whether you’re buying Prada or Target, you should have fun and do it right. Just like the little black dress, if you do it right, it always looks good. It’s only when you overdo the look that it ends up less spe-cial or memorable.”

MORE PROPERTIES OFFER BY RIKE PALESE AND JONATHAN KEILER

MEADOW HILLS ESTATESIncredible Meadow Hills fairway views from this one-of-a-kind custom home. Generous room sizes. Custom built-ins in almost every room. $798,500

ONE CHERRY LANEFantastic Floor Plan$1,185,000

A popular ranch floor plan at One Cherry Lane, The Morellos, is ready for your finish selections and move-in in 90 days. A front entry courtyard accessible from the study and dining room highlight this home along with a rear terrace with outdoor grill and fireplace off of the great room. This spacious home features three fireplaces, one in the great room, master and hearth room, a gour-met kitchen with Wolf and SubZero appliances, luxurious master suite with spa style bath and private guest suite. Two bedrooms, three baths, 2,788 sq ft.

ONE CHERRY LANEThis beautiful ranch style residence with walkout lower level is privately located at the end of a cul-de-sac. This home features numerous outdoor spaces. $1,250,000

ONE CHERRY LANEStunning home on an incredible corner lot! The Cerise is a dramatic main floor master suite plan with great room. Private back yard. $1,300,000

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The broad range of Sahli’s work shows his talent as a painter and his philosophy toward painting. “When I look at a painting, I want it to bring me back to when I was on the scene. I want it to convey the drama and emotion that first cap-tured my attention – the atmosphere and the soul of the place. This is the goal of my work - to go past just the image to touch the viewer in a way that evokes emotion.” Rather than just reproducing the object or telling a story, Don Sahli creates his images with the dramatic and subtle use of color. The viewer’s eye sees the vivid color and reacts to the color - each perception unique. Sahli’s paint-ings are also filled with the contrasts of heavy textured brushstrokes to soft fluid washes. As Beethoven took distinctive approaches to the art of music - he wrote the Requiem Mass, the light airy moonlight Sonata and the Ninth Sym-phony - Sahli approaches each painting expect-ing to make it truly distinct from the last. Instead of seeking a niche, finding something that is comfortable and familiar, and painting to that, Sahli endeavors to expand the possibilities. Yet, there is something that unites all the work - it is designed to create an emotional interaction between the viewer and the painted image.

We pause to look at the work of Don Sahli. His work can be seen as traditional with old world qualities that come from his background in the Russian School of Painting,.It can also be seen as modern and contemporary - on the cutting edge in terms of color, design and passion. His art is always unexpected, fresh and stimulating.

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CHENEQUA, WISCONSINHistoric Pine Lake Mansion$5,500,000

Only rarely does a property as magnificent as this appear on the market.This four-acre historical es-tate with 385 feet of pristine frontage on Pine Lake harkens to a gentler, more gracious era. The12,000 sq. ft. mansion with guest house delicately blends yesterday’s charm with today’s conveniences, boasting a fountain splashed courtyard, veranda, grand salon, regal banquet-sized dining, three-story grand stair-case, gourmet kitchen, hearth room, library, theatre, eight bedroom, six and a half baths, five car garage.

LISA BEARRE/MAX REALTY CENTER262 893 5555WWW.WIHOMESFORSALE.COM

LARKSPUR, COLORADOCustom Ranch$5,495,000

Beautiful custom ranch with guest house, outbuildings, helipad, indoor pool and spa, movie theatre and much more. Property available for lease purchase (one-year lease at $10,000 per month) with earnest money. Call listing broker for details.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX PROFESSIONALSJOYCE KELLEY303 861 6767 WWW.LUXHOMESDENVER.COM

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CHRISTCHURCH — NEW ZEALANDRiverlaw - Historic Masterpiece$5,950,000

This charming residence is built of triple brick with a slate roof. Riverlaw features beautiful stained glass windows, ornate pol-ished timbers, and original fireplaces. Riverlaw covers approx-imately 840 square meters on two and half levels and is set in park like grounds of approximately 7,800 square meters (2 acres), held in eight freehold titles. In all there are eight bed-rooms and six bathrooms that have been tastefully refurbished. The ground floor features a grand entrance foyer, five separate living areas including a large comfortable living room with bar, a music room, a library, a formal dining room, and a sun room. Off the entrance way is the beautiful kitchen with commercial quality appliances. In an era when similar properties have been subdivided for residential development, Riverlaw’s owners have retained the authenticity of this exceptional colonial homestead and it is one of Christchurch’s finest. The discerning purchaser with an eye for heritage and quality will not be disappointed.

ST. JULLIAN — MALTACentral Villa

$4,100,000

A breath-taking villa situated in a central yet private area, offering views of St. Jullian’s and much more. This beautiful villa enjoys surrounding modern gardens, a private Bedouin lounge overlooking a large pool with a Jacuzzi. Alongside the turf you will find a tranquil dining area overlooking a beautiful modern pool with bar and outside kitchen ideal for enter-taining. Words simply cannot explain all the excellence this property has to offer. Truly is not one to be missed.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX LEADERS REAL ESTATELARRY SCARR+64 274 960 088

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CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO1912 Farmhouse$6,500,000 Beautiful 1912 restored farm house on 360 acres. Zoned and platted for 93 home sites. 600 acre feet of adjudi-cated water sustain this working ranch. Low agricultural taxes. Owner may carry.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX ALLIANCEJACK MCLAUGHLIN303 841 0922WWW.JACKMCLAUGHLIN.REMAX.COM

BROOMFIELD, COLORADO78 Acres with Natural Oil Well

$2,700,000

Wonderful Opportunity next to 1000 acres of open space in a great location with gorgeous views. Includes a large custom home with six-car garage, five additional home sites, operating natural oil well, horse boarding operation, and water rights all on 78 acres of land in the City of Broomfield.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX PROFESSIONALS

MICHAEL GREEVER303 665 4564

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GUNNISON, COLORADOPanoramic Views

$6,500,000 Nestled in the Ohio Creek Valley...not much more needs to be said. Panoramic views of the entire valley. The lower portion of the exclusive ranch is irrigated hay meadow. The upper portion boasts exceptional views from the town of Gunnison to the south, West Elk Wilderness to the West, “the Castles”, Anthracites and Carbon Peak.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX COMMUNITY BROKERS

ERIC FERCHAU970 596 0848

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DENVER, COLORADOCustom Contemporary

$2,180,000

Custom contemporary home, beautiful granite counters, audio and visual system throughout. Stained glass with custom win-dow coverings. Built-in home theater. Bath-room with steam showers, basement enter-tainment center and hardwood floors.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONRE/MAX ALLIANCE THOMAS DEWITT

303 796 1225WWW.TOMDEWITT.COM

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SALIDA, COLORADOLog Cabin with Top-Of-The-Line Everything

$2,950,000

Walnut floors, top-of-the-line everything. Solid copper gutters and downspouts. Water rights, irrigated fields, three bedroom, two bathroom 1,568 sq ft log guest house. All stretched along a half mile of the Little Arkansas river. Three outbuildings including barn.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONWALT HARDER

RE/MAX MOUNTAIN RIVER719 539 6060

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WHISTLER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADAKhyber Estate$3,590,000

Built by award-winning architects and designers, Schreyer Con-struction of Whistler BC. Awarded winner of the 2011 Built Green BC Awards. This home has achieved the highest status and rating of any home in the province of British Columbia - a remarkable achievement! Eco-Luxury with ZERO compro-mise. A new paradigm in thinking, creativity and design.

MAURICE ‘MO’ PROVODENRE/MAX SEA TO SKY

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ELIZABETH, COLORADO920 Acre Working Cattle Ranch

$3,500,000

Spectacular 920 acres and appraised at approximately $14.9M. A total of three homes on the property. A main house plus two more for ranch hands or just to lease out for additional income. Multiple irriga-tion wells. Hay meadows with yearly production. Working cattle ranch with stocked fish ponds. You won’t believe it until you see everything it has to offer. An additional 640 acres also available.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONMITCH BEVANS

RE/MAX ALLIANCE303 906 1010

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VAIL, COLORADORosedale Ranch$7,700,000

Rare, fantastic acreage, remakable stone structure. Incredible views and privacy from this one-of-a-kind 102 acre getaway. Six cabins for rental income or family enjoy-ment. Stone dog house! Designed by famed Jacques Benadict. 10,000 gallon water stor-age tank, many French details, conservation easement. Wonderful Rosedale Ranch.

THE RE/MAX COLLECTIONROGER WILINSONRE/MAX VAIL VALLEY970 766 7355VAILBEAVERCREEKREALESTATE.COM


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