Aspen Architect
This historic character of Aspen has been challenged in recent decades by skyrocketing property values and the proliferation of second homes, increasingly shutting low- and middle-income workers out of the city and creating a large pool of commuters from nearby bedroom communities such as Basalt and Carbondale. At the same time, in stark contrast to its historic character, the city has emerged into international fame as a glitzy playground of the wealthy and famous, associated with such notable celebrities as Kevin Costner (who maintains a residence near the town) and Donald Trump. The downtown has been largely transformed into an upscale shopping district that includes high-end restaurants, salons, and boutiques. The booming real estate market has forced the city to struggle between permitting growth and restricting it. The city today remains a quirky mix of high-end luxury homes and condos intermixed with legacy residences and mobile home parks populated by an old guard of Aspen residents struggling to maintain the unique character of the city. A vote of city residents in April 2005 affirmed a previous commitment to annex the nearby Burlingame parcel in order to construct rental residences in attempt to retain a healthier mix of economic classes in the city. This annexation, while creating affordable housing, is encroaching on Paul Soldner's compound across from Buttermilk.

Aspen sits along the southeast (upper) end of the Roaring Fork Valley, along the Roaring Fork River, a tributary of the Colorado River about 40 miles south of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It is surrounded by mountain and wilderness areas on three sides: Red Mountain to the north, Smuggler Mountain to the east, and Aspen Mountain to the south.
 

OutWest Guides
Colorado horseback riding: I recommend horseback riding in Colorado with OutWest Guides. They are located near Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Breckenridge, the Redstone castle, and Vail.  They ride into the Maroon Bells/Snowmass Wilderness near Marble.  I think they're the best for horseback riding because their motto is, “The best horses, the best guides, and above all, the best scenery!” has been proven time and again to thousands of happy horseback riders.

Victoria Alexander & Beta Health Association
Victoria Alexander offers
Colorado group dental plans which are designed for maximum flexibility and coverage. The plans use  the providers in our Colorado dental network and/or dentists you select.  Our group dental plans are perfect for businesses and organizations of any size. We have a variety of dental plans and dental coverage to meet your group's dental plan needs. Whatever your needs are we have a plan for you! Please review our plans and contact us at 970-945-0430 for a free quote and consultation.

Canyon Leathers
Canyon Leathers designs and produces leather purses, leather backpacks and leather belts.  They are handmade in Western Colorado by Oleta and Randy Corry. For over 30 years they have been hand making leather products in the workshop of our gallery in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, known as Martha's Vineyard Gallery. They have closed Martha's Vineyard Gallery and opened a new shop called "Canyon Leathers", located in the Hotel Denver in Glenwood Springs.  They use only the finest leathers in the creation of our products.  From the sensual feel of the naked cowhide purse leather, to the supple strength of the latigo leather used in the making of our belts, these goods will provide you with years of confident use and sheer pleasure. Longevity and functionality are the trademarks of Canyon Leathers.  Allow them to provide you with a leather accessory to be proud of! Choose one of our time tested favorites as they've designed it, or create your own design with some of the options provided.

La V. Designs
Unique handcrafted beaded jewelry in Glenwood Springs, Colorado featuring Celestial crystal,delicate shell butterflies and a fantastic selection of quartz,fluorite and glass pearls, green turquoise, freshwater pearl, serpentine, new jade, red coral, carved cinnabar, carnelian and cherry quartz. Unique handcrafted beaded jewelry featuring the exquisite beauty of orchids and other exotic flowers, the elegance of freshwater pearls, the flirty fun of fuchsia, genuine turquoise, freshwater pearls, Opalite sea glass and Ocean jasper. Sassy stones to put some “spice” back into your life. Beads that are “out of this world”. Stones that capture the essence of our wonderful Earth.  I have created jewelry based around the Elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water that are unique, affordable and will enhance the way you feel in life. I have also included a section influenced by the Exotic beauty of Orchids and other floral wonders.

Marble Tourism Association in Marble Colorado

The perfect Rocky Mountain family vacation begins in Marble, Colorado, home of the famous Yule Marble Quarry, the Crystal Mill, and the Maroon Bells/Snowmass and Raggeds Wilderness areas. Visitors can experience Colorado splendor like it used to be, in a quiet, uncrowded setting amongst aspen groves, 14,000-foot peaks, clear streams, and evergreen forests.  Colorado Lodging: Marble’s lodging establishments (dog friendly!) offer comfortable mountain resort accommodations: Colorado cabins, rental apartments, Colorado bed-and-breakfast accommodations, camping, and guest rooms at reasonable prices. Marble is home to excellent hunting for elk, mule deer, and blue grouse or go fly-fishing in Colorado. Hunters can stay in a comfortable lodge or mountain cabin and stalk trophy elk and deer within minutes of the trailhead. Fishing is good near Marble on the Crystal River and on Beaver Lake, located right on the edge of town. Beaver Lake is stocked with rainbow trout, and the Crystal River is home to rainbows, cutthroat, and brook trout. Marble is only 30 miles away from the world-famous fly-fishing on the Roaring Fork River and only 40 miles from the renowned Frying Pan River near Basalt.

Wall of Distinction
Denver Interior Designer, Carriann Arkowski of Walls of Distinction is one of the top Denver interior design firms and a regular on HGTV’s “My First Place”.  Because your home is usually your biggest investment, thoughtful planning is critical. Carriann Arkowski specializing in space planning, material selection, color palettes, textures and finishes, and custom details, she will be with you every step of the way. Carriann Arkowski can help you build your dream home, renovate your existing home, help with faux finishes, decorator fabrics, custom furniture design, custom painting, home furnishings, custom artwork, and custom woodworking.  Make yourself at home, explore her extensive portfolio, and get to know one of Colorado’s top interior designers! “One of your biggest investments is your home. Great Interior Design will only enhance it!” Whether you’re working with a custom home builder or designing your own dream home, Carriann Arkowski will present options you never thought possible or may have overlooked. And she’ll help the process run smoothly! From residential interior design to commercial interior design, the result is a beautiful new space with comfortable living. The approach to residential interior design will vary from commercial interior design. With residential interior design, we are designing the space to fit exclusively your needs. With commercial interior design, the space is designed to fit all who will be using.

 

   

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Doug Harr P.C. ARCHITECTURE
970-945-1099     970-945-8661 fax
701 Grand Avenue, Suite 201, Glenwood Springs, Co 81601
Email: architect@dougharr.com