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Welcome to our annual travel issue, where in the past we’ve explored locales across our country’s borders and around the globe. This year, we’re keeping it a bit closer to home—yet these adventures are still a world away. This month, we invite you to explore states bordering Colorado—New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming. In New Mexico, we begin our neighborly excursions in Taos. Smaller than Denver, but immense in charm, Taos boasts an artist colony origin that has evolved into a vibrant creative culture. Experience the globally inspired El Monte Sagrado hotel, whose Living Spa graces our cover. Venture further to the Earthship Biotecture community, an otherworldly creation of repurposed materials and mud-packed tires. Utah beckons with what I believe to be the finest resort in the United States. Amangiri,…
Populus Slated for a grand debut in summer 2024, Populus stands as the country’s first carbon-positive hotel. Designed by Studio Gang, its distinctive architecture, inspired by Colorado’s Aspen trees, marks a new era of eco-conscious design in Denver’s skyline. populusdenver.com Urban Cowboy Capitol Hill’s historic George Shleier Mansion welcomes the Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel blending maximalist Western Americana with modern luxury. Highlights include a penthouse suite in the “onion” tower cupola, featuring gold wallpaper inspired by 1700s block prints and striking side-by-side hand-hammered claw bathtubs amid an abundance of eclectic decor. urbancowboy.com/denver…
LIVING 2024 Colorado Garden and Home Show FEB. 24–MAR. 3 ■ Unlock a world of inspiration at the Rocky Mountain region’s largest and most prestigious home show. Lined with aromatic, professionally landscaped gardens, you can gather insight from over 500 companies to get your next home project on its feet. coloradogardenfoundation.org ARTS & CULTURE Artist In-Person FEB. 9–10 ■ Contemporary figurative painter Henry Asencio visits Cherry Creek’s Fascination St. Fine Art to meet with collectors and discuss his work. Snag a new statement piece for your home that’s a step above the rest—the artist is signing and dedicating any pieces purchased during the event. fascinationstart.com Jazz Roots FEB. 17 & 24 ■ Experience the rich history of jazz through live band performances, spoken word, poetry, and dance at this second-annual…
Social chatter Looking to escape the winter chill in favor of sun-soaked vistas? The PAD in Silverthorne (@thepadsilverthorne) has partnered with Buen Camino in Costa Rica to bring #ThePADLife to the lush rainforest. They tagged us in this post celebrating a stay in Tico-style casitas, complete with a boho flair and all the essential comforts. Where are you headed? We want to journey along, vicariously of course. Tag @denverlifemagazine in your photos for a chance to be featured. Online exclusive The Little Nell recently unveiled Aspen’s only ski-in, ski-out spa—and of course we had to check it out. Head to denverlifemagazine.com to discover how the pampering haven’s integrated approach to wellness seamlessly aligns with the Aspen Idea. REFINED SPACES Discover expert design tips and inside looks at lavish home renovations…
Let it go After a frosty two-year sabbatical, the frozen ICE CASTLES attraction slides back into Colorado, finding a new home in Cripple Creek but still promising that same enchanting blend of natural artistry and whimsical design. It’s a sprawling acre, hand-crafted from over 25 million pounds of ice, sculpted into fantastical towers, caverns, and slides. This isn’t your typical backyard winter project; it’s a shimmering, LED-lit labyrinth, born from the imagination of a doting dad-turned-ice maestro. Each icicle, hand-placed and sculpted, contributes to an ephemeral cityscape that’s both a tribute to nature’s transient beauty and a nod to fairytale fantasies. As dusk falls, the castles erupt in a kaleidoscope of colors, offering a spectacle that dances between daydream and reality. Come March 3, the winter wonderland will shut its…
In the skies of private aviation, Ferren Rajput, CEO of Englewood’s ONEflight International, is not just flying high—he’s rewriting the flight plan. A Denver stalwart since 1981, Rajput’s vision for ONEflight revolutionizes private aviation. His groundbreaking platform, BAJit, transforms booking a jet into an experience as seamless as booking a hotel room. It’s not just about ease; it’s about access. ONEflight’s network spans over 7,000 aircraft globally, addressing the industry’s costly “empty legs” dilemma. Through its paradigm-shifting proprietary BAJit technology, clients effortlessly connect to an extensive fleet, unlocking cost-effective private jet travel. Rajput’s approach: a membership to a country-club in the sky, offering more than flights; it’s a passport to unparalleled experiences. From Shark-hosted intimate dinners on megayachts to exclusive pit-side access at the Formula 1 Grand Prix, ONEflight members…
