Welcome to the official blog of the Inn at Aspen Hotel, managed by ResortQuest. This ski-in/ski-out Aspen Hotel is located at the base of the Buttermilk Ski Area in Aspen, CO. Follow our blog to keep up-to-date with the latest deals, specials, updates and all that Aspen has to offer!
Aspen’s snowboarding Queen Gretchen Bleiler has a brand new line with Oakley promoting the “Perform Beautifully” line. In the video she explains what perform beautifully means to her. She also explains how she loves to promote the causes she feels connected to including the importance of protecting the environment.
Check out the Oakley video- notice the Buttermilk half pipe in the X-games shots? It’s located right behind the Inn at Aspen. Gretchen will probably be performing in this year’s Winter X Games in Aspen scheduled for January 27- 30, 2011!
Keep your eyes out for the chance to see Gretchen rock the half-pipe in the 2011 X Games and see the great winter lodging deals (coming soon) from the Inn at Aspen, right at the center of the X Games action at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, CO!
The annual infamous and favorite Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival is almost here and starting Friday Sept. 3 to Sunday Sept. 5 rock out to another and always expected insane line-up of bands!
The bands are an eclectic mix of new and old favorites ranging from Calexico’s instrumental experimentation, Wilco’s rock, Court Yard Dogs impeccable voices (former side ladies of the Dixie Chicks), the classics of Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh, the legendary Black Crowes to the southern raging guitars ofLynryd Skynyrd. And that isn’t all! See a full lineup for this epic music weekend.
Held in Snowmass below the towering Mt. Daily the view is just as incredible as the music. There is no parking at the event and all patrons must take a bus from the Snowmass Intercept lot located on Highway 82 across from the Snowmass Village turn off.
Stay at the Inn at Aspen and not only receive incredible lodging deals for the weekend but also be able to use our free van shuttle to take you to the intercept lot to catch the free bus. Or just hop on the free bus that has a stop next to the Inn at Aspen. Either way, the location is conveniently located between the Jazz festival and only two miles to downtown Aspen.
Things to remember about the concert:
Free parking is available at the Intercept Lot located at the base of Hwy 82 and Brush Creek Road. Free shuttles complements of JAS, RFTA and the City of Aspen will be provided from the lot to the festival site.
Don’t bring food or drink into the concert- there are an awesome and varied array of food vendors and liquor/beer vendors. Water is available to fill on-site.
Re-entry to the venue is allowed with a wristband and ticket stub.
Security will search bags- so don’t try to sneak drinks etc.
Seating is general admission (unless you have a VIP ticket) and you may bring blankets, tarps and low back chairs no higher than 6” above the ground. Think the crazy creek chairs etc.
This Labor Day in Aspen is full of great events including the unique and entertaining MotherLode Volleyball Tournament. The MotherLode tournament is the largest doubles volleyball event in the U.S.A Beach Volleyball teams from around the country arrive in Aspen, CO to see what they can do in the high mountain air.
Teams play all day long Thursday Sept. 2- Monday Sept.6 at parks across Aspen but the main sand courts are at the Koch Park and Wagner Park. See a map of where they will be playing. Don’t miss the Beach Championships on Monday at 3pm for Women’s title and 4pm for Men’s!
The MotherLode began in 1972 when a couple of Aspen, Colorado restaurateurs decided to spice up what was, at that time, a lackluster Labor Day Weekend by hosting a small, invitation only, volleyball tournament. Little did they know that their one day, 14 team tourney was going to become one of the biggest, and most popular, pro-am beach doubles volleyball events in North America - the MotherLode Volleyball Classic, held every Labor Day Weekend in Aspen, Colorado.
The Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival this Aug. 13-15th is starting a new tradition with celebrity chefs from across the country, a juried art exhibit with more than 30 regionally and nationally recognized artists.
Enjoy events like the Palette of Pairings tastings, including wine and spirits, Celebrity Chef Cooking Workshops, & a Gastronomic Tour of Snowmass Village. This event will be placing Snowmass Village, Colorado on the map for a gourmet destination in a mountain paradise.
See Lodging Deals that will make this Festival even sweeter.
Celebrity Chefs include Two of New York’s finest:
Alfred Portale, Executive Chef and Co-owner, Gotham Bar and Grill in New York City and
Laurent Tourondel, Executive Chef and Owner of BLT Restaurants in New York City. Executive Chef Laurent is a classically trained French chef with a passion for traditional American foods as evidenced by his chain of restaurants.
Watch the Iron Chef Battle of Tourondel vs. Bobby Flay:
Get to know some of Denver’s own Chefs,
Frank Bonanno, Executive Chef & Owner of Mizuna, Luca d’Italia, Osteria Marco and Bones in Denver
Christy Rost – Public Television (PBS) Chef and Texas Cooking & Lifestyle TV series host. She’s also the author of two cookbooks and a holiday CD
Artists participating in the event range from jewelry, glass, fiber, drawings, graphics, printmaking, wood-work, pottery and more. The event is nationally juried by a panel of experts. The art exhibitions will run on Saturday Aug 14 from 10am-6pm and Sunday Aug. 15, from 10am-4pm.
Tickets for this amazing artistic event can be purchased on line at Inticketing.com for $65 a person. This is a great deal for cooking lessons, a two hour feast of small plates, wine and liquor tastings & eye candy art!
Also you will experience another amazing deal when you stay at the Inn at Aspen for the Snowmass Culinary and Art Fest. You will save money while having convenient lodging located between Snowmass Village right outside of Aspen. If your senses are craving more indulgence just head to Aspen! Book your vacation now!
Michael Franti played at the Belly Up in Aspen back on July 29 & 30th to not only rock the house with his band Spearhead but to also spend some quality time getting to know some of his fans with the gorgeous backdrop of Aspen. Check out these videos of Franti spending time with prolific child singer, songwriter Jaden Carlson. She's only 9 years old and she plays some fierce guitar!
And we get a highlight of Franti's photo shoot with famous photographer Lynn Goldsmith.
Check out Michael Franti’s website which conveniently combines all of his endeavors from the FRANTV tv channel, community site to post comments, pictures, video, or Stay Human with Franti’s line of organic yoga clothing and more!
When you spend your vacation in Aspen expect to have a wealth of amazing events & activities to choose from and don’t miss out on tapping into the artist community that lives and thrives in Aspen. Stay with us at the Inn at Aspen and get the best vacation deals so you can spend your money discovering Aspen
line-up of bands!
Jazz festival and only two miles to downtown Aspen.
and entertaining MotherLode Volleyball Tournament. The MotherLode tournament is the largest doubles volleyball event in the U.S.A Beach Volleyball teams from around the country arrive in Aspen, CO to see what they can do in the high mountain air.
up what was, at that time, a lackluster Labor Day Weekend by hosting a small, invitation only, volleyball tournament. Little did they know that their one day, 14 team tourney was going to become one of the biggest, and most popular, pro-am beach doubles volleyball events in North America - the MotherLode Volleyball Classic, held every Labor Day Weekend in Aspen, Colorado.
Wilco, Glenn Frey & Joe Walsh, the Black Crowes and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Tickets and lodging are still available for this as well! See Lodging Deals.
celebrity chefs from across the country, a juried art exhibit with more than 30 regionally and nationally recognized artists. 
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