Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass, Colo.. Kick back fireside from the cabana or like an apres-ski dip in the year-round heated saline pool at this hotel located only seven kilometers from downtown Aspen. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. Constructed on-site using reclaimed lumber out of a two-century-old Pennsylvania barn, the hotel's enormous 14,000-square-foot bank-style barn is both a scenic addition to the rustic landscape and a reminder that the hotel is in fact a working farm. Within, Blackberry's renowned chefs turn the farm's bounty into award-winning cuisine. The Barn is also the setting for epicurean events featuring celebrity chefs and vintners, also culinary arts classes for guests. Image courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall thomas
The Sebastian, Vail, Colo.. A relative newcomer to Vail's celebrity scene, this luxury boutique hotel opened in late 2010 with a modern take on Rocky Mountain parade style. The lobby's centerpiece is this cozy conversation area, with a sculptural stacked-wood fireplace, hot colors and high-backed tufted sofas. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. Together with 62 singularly designed accommodations, repeat guests of this resort need never remain in the exact same space twice. Each accommodation comes with a exceptional design motif and an eclectic mixture of antiques, contemporary pieces and regionally sourced custom touches. In the Hill Cottage, richly stained board-and-batten walls warm the soaring bedroom and sitting room, where plaid, paisley and floral materials work together to put in a touch of English country charm. Image courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall thomas
Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass, Colo.. Rich autumnal colors and organic textures produce a glamorous setting in Eight K, the hotel's renowned restaurant. A contemporary gas fireplace surrounded by a number of stained wood planks warms the private dining area while bundled aspen boughs frame the rustic entry. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. A restrained black-and-white color palette fosters the glam factor in this cabin toilet. The Calacatta marble vanity top and tub deck are a complex juxtaposition into the hand-scraped oak floors and wood-clad walls and ceiling. Photos of the property's roses add a magical touch. Image courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography from beall thomas
Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass, Colo.. The Rocky Mountains are not just for winter sports. With typical summer highs in the low 80s and a wealth of hiking and biking paths, the resort is a popular destination for outdoorsy families year round. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. Chef Joseph Lenn along with his award-winning culinary staff delight guests of The Barn, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, together with multicourse farm-to-table fare using ingredients made at the farm's own bakery, butchery, salumeria, creamery and 8,000-square-foot wine cellar. Picture courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall thomas
Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass, Colo.. Unlike average apres-ski hot spots, the Nest Lounge, designed by Kelly Wearstler, is bright and airy without a stacked-stone fireplace or leather club chair in sight. The striking torch-like chandeliers are a nod to midcentury mod although the geometric wooden wall panels are artwork deco-inspired.
Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass, Colo.. Dramatic mountain views are not the only natural part in each of the guest rooms. The resort, which opened in 2009, is the first luxury resort in Colorado to make LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Architect and designer Jean-Michel Gathy used low-VOC paint, blot and floors in every one of the chambers to get rid of toxic off-gassing. Other green improvements include LED light and motion sensor-equipped thermostats so unoccupied rooms do not waste power. Image courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. Country comfort meets high tech features in the hotel's Farmstead Cottage. Botanical renderings have been hand-printed onto waxed parchment to make an antique-look folding screen that conceals a recessed 42-inch wellness TV. Repetition of this room's soft neutral palette in the board-and-batten ceiling, floral fabrics and diamond-patterned sisal rug creates a glistening and restful space. Picture courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall thomas
The Sebastian, Vail, Colo.. Spicy red walls, caramel leather barstools and a cut agate bar that curves sinuously across the massive floor-to-ceiling round wine vault combine to make the hotel's farm-to-table restaurant, Block 16, the place to warm up with a post-ski snack. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
Viceroy Snowmass, Snowmass, Colo.. Bare aspen boughs and a stacked-slate column produce a stunning backdrop from the resort's fine-dining restaurant. Designer Jean-Michel Gathy added contemporary touches like the picture striped table and sculptural armchairs to get a sophisticated and masculine look. Picture courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. A low glass bowl full of crabapples and silver cups filled with sprays of peach rosebuds, both gathered on the home, make a simple yet elegant centerpiece in the resort's iconic Farm House. Limoges china, European linens and crystal stemware complete the officially set table. Picture courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall thomas
The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Vail, Colo.. An elegant stacked-stone fireplace anchors the European chalet-style reception. An ornately detailed coffered ceiling, a massive wrought-iron chandelier and comfy leather furnishings complete the luxury lodge look. Picture courtesy of Oyster.com
Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tenn.. The air is luxurious hunting lodge in the darkened Vintner's Cottage, where a custom-painted wall therapy resembles sun-bleached pine. Cut damask draperies framework a modern desk set to a window niche, while wealthy espresso panels onto the bed's headboard and footboard add a masculine touch. Image courtesy of Blackberry Farm; Photography by beall thomas
The Sebastian, Vail, Colo.. Located within easy walking distance of the restaurants and shops of upscale nevertheless family-friendly Vail Village, this boutique hotel features classic alpine architecture in step with surrounding shops. The hotel's exterior features stacked-stone and wood building, four hot tubs and a yearlong heated pool. Image courtesy of Oyster.com
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