Serving you, homeowners in the Telluride valley, with inspiring, relevant local information highlighting the abundant happenings and hidden surprises of this wonderfully remote mountain community that we call our year-round home.
MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLEWelcome back Trevor, who just came back, smiling after 3 weeks on the Grand Canyon-one of his many adventures on the river. He is ready for whatever you have on your list to get done! He said it was a great time!
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Telluride’s 29th Mountainfilm rolled thru Town this past Memorial weekend with dozens of adventure, environmental and outdoor awareness independent films from around the globe. Many of these films will now make their way around the nation and the world to either the general public or at other mountain film festivals like the one in Banff, Canada.
The Mountainfilm is a four-day experience of art, adventure, culture and the environment. It attracts filmmakers, photographers, conservationists, mountaineers and explorers from around the world. The festival began with a Moving Mountains Symposium. This full-day event has a different topical theme each year that is explored, discussed and debated by a panel of world class experts drawn from many and varied disciplines. Energy was the theme for this season’s symposium while the films were focused on alpinism on the Eiger, The Everest of The Alps and many varied topics. http://www.mountainfilm.org/____________________
Quality childcare & adventure day camps have been on our radar screen since we started Kastle Keepers 16-years ago. Local established institutions have been running ad’s to announce that all the day camp slots are not filled up yet. Our own daughter is attending some home-grown enriching camps right here in Telluride. Call Sheilagh-soon- for more info.
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The Telluride Town Pool opens on May 31st and the pool closes each Monday for cleaning. www.townoftelluride/parks.
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NEW -This season at the Town Park- the use of the Hanley Hockey as an indoor soccer-sports complex all summer long as afternoon rainstorms frequently sidetrack scheduled practices and scrimmages. Longtime local Cheryl Nelson offers children’s karate clinics in Town Park on Wednesdays at 12:00 under the white tent. 728-5333.____________________
NEW this season: Summertime Hockey Camp in Telluride! During the week of the 16th-21st of August the rink will be flooded and refrigerated so as the Rocky Mountain Hockey School can pull into town long enough to host an intensive skills clinic. http://www.rmhshockey.com/
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ATM machines in the Telluride Mountain Village
$ Wells Fargo Bank: located directly across the street from the entrance to he Peaks Hotel & Spa, in the Palimyra Building
$ Located adjacent to the Sunset Plaza area the National Bank has an ATM machine at the Inn At Lost Creek. La Piazza and Poachers Pub are nearby.
ATM machines in the Town of Telluride
$ In the San Miguel Heritage Building-just west of Overland Leather Goods in a breezeway
$ The American National Bank location, on the corner, just east of the Toggery Clothing Store
$ Located at the US Bank at the end of Colorado, up from the Post office, on the corner. (Bank of Telluride)
$ In the Alpine Bank location, across the street from the Library
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The Telluride Golf Club opened with spectacular conditions this past May 25th. Value season pricing and abundant tee times highlighted the spring opening. The 18-hole, 72 par course is located at 9,500 in elevation in the midst of all the grandeur of the Mountain Village. There are full practice ranges and putting greens, a pro shop with shoe and club rentals. Reservations for a tee time can be made for this private club for members-public course for locals and guest by calling 728-2606. Remember your drive could be as high as 15% increased at this altitude!
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Private shuttle services from the Montrose Airport and other regional destinations:There are a few options for luxury shuttle services from Telluride and regional airports. Call Trevor for details yet here is a sampling of rates:
From Montrose: $400 to Telluride Mountain Village or to Telluride / To Grand Junction $500 / Cortez $450 / Durango $500 / Aspen $750.
While a private car from Montrose Airport to Telluride: (Suburban, Expedition) for 1 to 6 persons; $318
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Parking: What Is Free in Town?
In Town: evenings after 6pm and Sundays. There is also free two-hour parking along portions of West Pacific, Columbia, Galena and West Colorado Avenues- all a one-block walk to Main St.. The Stonehedge Parking lot located at the base of Chair 7 is the most efficient way to park in town if you are willing to take the town shuttle however there are the pre-paid parking gadgets which you hang in your window which can be purchased from the Marshal’s office. You dial in your private four-digit access code and hang it from your rear view mirror and you have paid parking for up to 3–hours.
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Family adventure time in the mountainsFACT: Telluride annually averages 300-mostly sunny days-a-year with summertime day temps between 65-85 degrees. Ahhh, tempting…………
Have you been thinking of taking the whole family on a day trip while you are in the San Juans? Perhaps a little soft adventure intermingled with your normal outings while in residence here? If your yearning to get out there and have a guaranteed good time – with the whole family in tow- then consider hiring a *pro. Catch some rays while taking a canoe trip on the picturesque Trout Lake or perhaps take everyone bouldering down in the tranquil Illium Valley.
The logistics and not to mention the gear can be distracting and using a pro can turn what seems like a mountain of details into a molehill. Rafting - inflatable kayaks - fishing - bagging peaks – art in the field – identifying and gathering mushrooms and edible plants and tracking down waterfalls are some of the options that can be pursued. All these hidden gems of pursuits are easily enjoyed with a little help from a friendly local guide.
With decades of experience in the field, allow Trevor to set you up with a local expert and have them demonstrate the finery and details involved in launching a day trip on the river in perhaps an inflatable duckie (kayak). Or gain insight into wooded paths accessing secret brown trout holes. We know all the right names and numbers.
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RIVER RAFTING The South Fork of the San Miguel River originates in the hi-altitude basins located approximately 1.5 miles east of downtown Telluride. The same crystal clear waters that supply the drinking for Telluride are the headwaters of the beginnings of the San Miguel River which winds itself through the valley floor. This upper section is un-navigable for river running although it is quite picturesque. Typically day raft trips are launched from nearby Illium Valley, 7.5 miles from town.
Many mountain streams and forks come together just before this put-in and things start to heat up and get kickin’ thereafter. Downstream there are several established and maintained launch sites along the river for exciting summertime splash and rides. You will never regret a day on the river- it is always time well spent. The waters are significantly calmer below Norwood Bridge- being referred to as Class II waters.
*The guide factor for first timers is useful because you don’t really want to be part of a script for the next Chevy Chase comedy about traveling with your family and they will: a) show you the ropes the right-way-the-first-time, b) make the learning phase quick and painless and safe, c)
In addition to water themed excursions there are outdoor schools offering kids camps and family day trips. With a little notice these folks can put together unique immersion experiences that soak in the mountain lifestyle and capture the exhilaration of being alive and in the moment with nature- together. The guide factor for the first time through is useful because you don’t really want to be part of a script for the next Chevy Chase comedy about traveling with your family! These guides will a) show you the ropes the right-way-the-first-time, b) make the learning phase quick, painless and safe c) guarantee you a fun experience with fantastic memories. Well worth the moderate pricing.
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The Ah Haa School hit a stroke of luck and will be moving their school for the arts to the Depot Building. Rich in history and ambiance the Depot site is an excellent location from which to turn it off and tune into whatever materials and techniques you are working in at the moment. Located on Pine Street alongside the South Fork of the San Miguel on a peaceful shady tree lined lane the new atmosphere will secure the schools future and vibrancy. The schedules are evolving and we feel as if the school has listened to some of our prodding to offer more day student activities that cater to the needs of part-time residents. Whether you partake in a class or just stroll thru the current exhibition you will walk away with a deeper understanding of the fiber and the core essences of what makes up Telluride. Telluride’s Art Walks resume Thursday, June 7th. Artists, shopkeepers and all sorts of galleries make special efforts to create a unique, downtown mall crawl festive atmosphere on these nights. Bookmark the first Thursday of each month. The Farmers’ Market starts offering fresh produce, breads, flowers, specialty cheeses and so on the week of June 22nd- Fridays at noon on Oak Street.____________________
YOGA IN TELLURIDEThere is a thriving yoga culture here where opportunities and facilities in downtown Telluride abound for yoga classes. Newbies are very welcome. On Main Street in Telluride you will find The Telluride Yoga Center located upstairs at the corner of North Fir and West Colorado, in the Nugget Building above the Sunglasses Headquarters shop, 729-1673. Alternatively another option would be the Telluride Fitness Center 728-3224.
Both newspapers; The Telluride Watch and the Daily Planet post weekly schedules.
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CALENDAR
Monday, June 04, 2007 - Sunday, June 10, 2007
Wild West Fest A family oriented festival that celebrates the spirit of the West. Events include celebrity cutting on horseback, performances at the Sheridan Opera House and mentorships. Sponsored by the Sheridan Arts Foundation. 970.728.6363
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Artist Reception Local artist Daniel Kanow shows his latest pieces in wood, metal and glass at the Stronghouse Studios, 283 S. Fir from 5 to 8 p.m. Free wine and other refreshments will be served.970.728.8959
Friday, June 08, 2007 - Sunday, June 10, 2007
Bear Creek Stewardship Course Pinhead Institute invites the citizens of Telluride to rediscover the Bear Creek Preserve through a course with scientists who specialize on wolves, aspen trees and bark beetles. 970.728.8660
Friday, June 08, 2007
Bonnie Bishop Billy Pilgrims and WWF Dance & Drama Mentorship Groups will open the Wild West Fest's country rock show that headlines Bonnie Bishop. Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m. 970.728.6363
Friday, June 08, 2007 - Sunday, June 17, 2007
Telluride Musicfest Chamber music by world-class Trio Solisti, the way it was meant to be performed—in living rooms, where the experience is intimate. 212.253.6941
Thursday, June 14, 2007 - Thursday, July 12, 2007
“Solo” Exhibition This juried exhibition features one regional artist’s portfolio at the Ah Haa School. 970.728.3886
Friday, June 15, 2007 - Sunday, June 17, 2007
The Drawer Boy A reading of Michael Healey’s play, which is set in an Ontario farmhouse in 1972. This Show & Tell Play-Reading series is presented by the Telluride Repertory Theatre in intimate settings (TBA) with meals or snacks. 970.728.4539
Friday, June 15, 2007 - Friday, June 15, 2007
Moving Mountain Theater An original performance by local kids (ages 8 to 11) after a week-long journey of improvisation, music, dance and outdoor adventure. Location TBA 970.728.5311
Thursday, June 21, 2007 - Sunday, June 24, 2007
Telluride Bluegrass Festival Four days of bluegrass-based music in Telluride Town Park. Artists include Bare Naked Ladies, Sam Bush Band, Bonnie Raitt and more. 800.624.2422
Saturday, June 23, 2007 - Saturday, June 23, 2007
Bluegrass Brunch This outdoor brunch in Mountain Village’s Heritage Plaza is accompanied by a free concert and festival hat making. Open to all ages. 970.728.5424
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Bike Trail Maintenance In celebration of the 5th annual Telluride Bike week, meet at 10 a.m. at the top of the Gondola to work on local bike trails. Lunch will be provided by cindybread. 970.729.1379
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - Saturday, June 30, 2007
Bike Week A week-long celebration to promote cycling for transportation and recreation. Events include trail maintenance, group rides, Bike to Work Day, Lizard Head Pass Hill Climb, and a film, auction and bike rodeo. 970.729.1379
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Special Summer Pinhead Town Talk A visiting scientist shares a free lecture designed for a lay audience at the Palm Theatre, 7 to 9 pm. 970.728.0713
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Telluride Plein-Air National landscape artists paint regional scapes. Their work is then exhibited and auctioned as a fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation. 970.728.6363
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Sunday, July 01, 2007
Wine Festival A weekend of wine tastings, winemakers, seminars with expert sommeliers, and food pairings by some of the country’s most accomplished chefs. 970.728.3178
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Heartbeat Telluride's own women's a-capella group sings at the Sheridan Opera House, 8 p.m. 970.728.6363
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NEWSACCESS TO VALLEY FLOOR
On Tuesday, May 22, San Miguel County District Court Judge Charles Greenacre granted the Town of Telluride's motion for limited access to the property. This will remain in effect pending the SMVC's appeal in the Colorado Supreme Court seeking to reinstate House Bill 1203 which prohibits any state home rule municipality from condemning land to be used for open space outside their boundaries.
The uses allowed according to the court order include:
"Pedestrian access for walking and biking
"Bicycle access on established trails and pathways.
"Sightseeing.
"Cross-country skiing accompanied by motorized grooming of the trails this winter
Photo supplied by http://www.telluridestock.com/
"Hang and paragliding above the property and landing on the subject property
"Hot air balloon take offs and landings during the Telluride Balloon Festival
"Watercraft access (via kayak, canoes, tubes and rafts) and passage of the same along the entire portion of the San Miguel River as it extends through the property
"Fishing access along the entire portion of the San Miguel River as it extends through the property
The restrictions also include no motorized access other than for the creation of cross-country ski trails; no large congregations or festival events, no parking, no
camping and no dogs allowed.
In addition, users must avoid "environmentally sensitive areas like the wetlands, the Telski mitigation site. The Town must post signs indicating the allowable uses for the property.
SILVERLINE PROJECT APPROVED
Results from a special election held in the Mountain Village produced a tie vote, 293-293, which would have destroyed the Silverline mixed-use condominium project at the gondola base if it had withstood a recount. A recount gave the project a two vote victory. A ballot marked "yes" had accidentally been put in the "no" pile.
Town clerk Bernadette Ervin took the precaution of using two Mountain Village resident volunteers to handle the recount instead of the protocol mayor and mayor pro-tem who have supported the project in the past. Ervin was quoted in The Telluride Watch: "We found a "yes' vote in the 'no' pile. It was inadvertently put into the 'no' pile. The new count is 294 'yes' and 292 'no' votes. The ballot count is still the same. Lot 161 passes per the election and my office will be taking no other action at this time."
Buy of the month:
In the past, we have been pushing individual properties throughout the region. This month, I think the best buy of the month would be any vacant land located in the Town of Telluride or direct trailside inventory. With the narrow approval of the Monument Realty project dubbed Silverline, the fall ground breaking of Rosewood Hotel north of the Peaks, the complete renovation of the Peaks Hotel by the Blackstone Group and the ongoing construction of Capela in the Village core, millions of dollars will be spent on advertising the region. This advertising will once again put Telluride on the map and bring potential buyers to the region. Once this happens, we should see some significant appreciation on those products which are of limited availability in the Telluride marketplace, such as trailside lots, vacant ground in the Town of Telluride. My bet would be to purchase one of these rare items for future appreciation. As my father says, they are not making anymore of these rare items. If you would like more information, feel free to drop us a line.
As summer starts to heat up we at Kastle Keepers have been very busy prepping for summer. In addition to the routine maintenance of homes, we have just unfolded a new business aimed at the extreme high end rental market known as Kastle Retreats, LLC. Our goal is to provide a resource for our Kastle Keepers, LLC clients to be able to rent out their homes to a select group of clientele looking for the special home that is not available in the standard rental pool. An information packet will be sent out by the beginning of next week with more information. We currently have multiple owners that are very interested in the program and already have secured rentals through us. We are not seeking to move mass people thru these properties rather one or two rentals a year at the top tier of pricing within a complete package of exclusive services and amenities. In fact homeowners will decide on what price they want for which weeks.
If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact Lee via cell or email. He will be able to give you whatever information that you need.
In addition to that have a great summer. We look forward to seeing everyone as they come in to enjoy our magnificent summer we have here.
Have a great summer from Team Roufa and the team at Kastle Keepers, LLC.
Bluegrass time again?
