Shelter

Reimagining a Home as Sculpture

Former US Ambassador Alexa Wesner was inspired by Modernist design.

02/10/2025 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by lisa romerein

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Sojourner Salutes: A Tribute to Civic-Minded Locals

Honoring a couple who views community service as a team sport, a ski coach devoted to Aspen’s kids, and a local leader who builds public trust in the produce aisle.

12/09/2024 By Cindy Hirshfeld, Catherine Lutz, and Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Karl Wolfgang

Arts & Events

Aspen Film Finds New Home

Celebrating the art of cinema with a permanent address—the historic Isis Theatre

12/18/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Arts & Events

Art Base Welcomes Back Reina Katzenberger

Artmaking through community conversation and collaboration

12/13/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Shelter

A Mountain Retreat Inspired by Majestic Views

Design of this Aspen Highlands home also centers on displaying contemporary art.

12/13/2023 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Eric Petschek

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Want Not

Transforming a workaday single-family home in Aspen’s West End into a timeless well-trimmed treasure

12/15/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

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Glenwood Glory

A once-in-a-lifetime historic restoration attempts to recapture the lost grandeur of the Hotel Colorado, the living room and bedroom of Glenwood Springs.

06/14/2022 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Blooms Day

Five Reasons to Visit Vail’s Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

The only nationally accredited collection of Colorado alpine plants delivers glorious displays.

07/05/2021 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Enlightened Design

This Aspen Townhome Feels as Good as It Looks

With inspiration from Buddhist tradition, Alpine mountain lodges, and Lenny Kravitz, this made-over ski retreat is a welcoming refuge.

12/23/2020 Photography by David O. Marlow By Sarah Chase Shaw

Swiss Mix

An Aspen Home Re-creates the Ambience of a Five-Star Alpine Lodge

The residence melds modern elements and authentic design to capture the essence of the Alpina in Gstaad.

02/27/2020 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by William Abranowic

Practically Gorgeous

An Exquisite Remodel of a Herbert Bayer–Designed Townhouse

This Aspen Meadows Trustee Townhome honors the past while being updated for a modern lifestyle.

07/26/2019 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by David O. Marlow

Midcentury Modernized

Stein Eriksen's Former Starwood Home, Reinvented

This thoughtful rebuild updates a classic design by Aspen’s first female architect.

02/21/2019 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Brent Moss

Rocky Passage

Local Pete McBride Has a New Book About the Grand Canyon

In photos and words, he details a unique thru-hike that highlights the area's rich beauty and looming threats.

11/15/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Dine Like a Chef

Get Cooking with Recipes from Chef Angelo Elia

This Italian-born chef with a house in Snowmass Village shares some of his favorite recipes for deliciously satisfying mountain fare.

05/30/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Modern Retreat

A Crowd-Pleasing Renovation in Snowmass Village

When a well-known chef and his family remodeled a vintage home, eating and entertaining well topped the list.

05/30/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by Brooke Casillas Photography

Living Large

A Stunning Remodel in East Aspen Embodies Grand Elegance

From a pair of elevators to artisan touches, an extraordinary attention to detail defines this sumptuous residence.

02/15/2018 By Sarah Chase Shaw Photography by David O. Marlow

Breaking the Mold

This New Exhibit Brings Bioart to Anderson Ranch

Curated by local artist Jody Guralnick, 'A Tree Is Not a Forest' opens on August 15.

07/27/2017 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Out of Pocket

6 Parks Perfect for Lazy Summer Afternoons

Venture off the beaten path to these green gems, which while small in size, still offer plenty of calm.

05/24/2017 By Sarah Chase Shaw

Mountain Homestyle

Slideshow: A Grand Wine Country-Style Home on McLain Flats

Owners Susan and Lloyd Miller collaborated with Eigelberger Architecture and Design Work to build an estate at one with its surroundings.

11/27/2016 By Sarah Chase Shaw

People

Sojourner Salutes 2016

An annual Holiday Issue tradition since the beginning, Aspen Sojourner honors individuals whose noteworthy contributions make Aspen, and the Roaring Fork Valley, a better community.

11/27/2016 By Amanda Rae, Katie Shapiro, and Sarah Chase Shaw