Experience Oktoberfest in Beaver Creek Resort this Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 4 and Sunday, Septemeber 5, 2010.   Fun for the whole family – Beer garden and restaurants with outside dining, kids fun zone, culinary demonstration, Bavarian costume contest,and of course the foot stompin’ oom pah pah music.  Bavarian music in the mountains featuring The Helmet Fricker Band and Trachtenkapelle, a visiting band from Beaver Creek’s sister resort, Lech Zurs, Austria. Don’t miss the headliner, Unforgettable Fire, a U2 cover band that is sure to keep you on your feet. What could be better than to be surrounded by the changing aspen trees, ski mountains and music?  If you are so inclined, you can participate in the 4th annual Oktoberfest Shuffle, benefiting the Bright Future Foundation, Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 am.  A non-competitive walk, hike or run, your choice of a 5 km or 10 km course, across the scenic trails of Beaver Creek Mountain. For more information on the Oktoberfest Shuffle, contact the Beaver Creek Hiking Center at (970) 754-5373.

So bring your family and friends to Beaver Creek Village and experience the wonderful mountain views, food and music of Oktoberfest.  For information on homes for sale in Beaver Creek, contact:  Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or email:  betsy@gatewayland.com.  Please visit our website:  www.gatewayland.com or www.vailpropertysearch.com

Nestled on three acres of gorgeous aspen groves and surrounded by sweeping views of the Vail Valley, this stunning Mountain Star estate has left no detail behind: three striking turrets exude mountain elegance; a state-of-the-art audio and video system enthralls the most avid tech enthusiast; the lighting inside and outside is designed to accent the architecture and provide a range of ambiances; flagstone and walnut floors create a warm and luxurious feel throughout the home; radiant heat, air conditioning, and humidification systems provide the ultimate comforts; and the outdoor living is unrivaled with multiple heated stone verandas, fire pit, and sunken hot tub.A gorgeous stone grand entrance and 9-foot clear alder door greet you upon entering and massive windows capture the unparalleled, awe-inspiring view from Game Creek Bowl to Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek, to the New York Mountain Range and Castle Peak. The great room features handsome hand-hewn trusses, a dramatic stone masonry fireplace, and custom window treatments and solar shades. The gourmet kitchen offers vaulted ceilings, an enormous granite island, a custom Wolf Range with black hammered hood, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, beautiful custom cabinets, coffee bar, and butler’s pantry. The hearth room, an extension of the kitchen, includes a fireplace and heated flagstone covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, Viking BBQ, and outdoor speakers. The dining room is private and intimate and overlooks gorgeous 100-foot tall Aspen groves. The grand master bedroom suite boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings with hand-hewn beams, a large stone fireplace, custom built-ins, a unique foyer, and private heated flagstone deck. The master bathroom parallels a world-class spa, featuring a large shower with heated floors and bench, his and hers Wood Mode vanities, and a handsome turret that surrounds a commercial spa hot tub with air, whirlpool, chroma-therapy, pillow jets, heat, and built-in speakers. The lower level includes a large family room with massive fireplace, bar with custom Brookhaven cabinetry, and a “wine dining” bar top. The flagstone patio is heated and features an in-ground Hot Springs hot tub, stone fire pit, and rock speakers. Three unique bedroom suites and exercise room create an incredible guest escape and unequalled privacy. The state-of-the-art theatre offers a lobby and media bar and includes two levels of custom leather reclining seating, faux suede padded walls, a beverage rail, a digital projector, custom Stewart eleven-foot screen, and Meridian digital 7.1 Dolby surround sound. Offered at the reduced price of $6,495,000

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236 Wild Rose is an incredible 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom 8,347 square foot Colorado estate that is set high above the Vail Valley in Mountain Star. It overlooks endless mountain ranges, ski slopes, and Colorado vistas. Offered at the REDUCED price of $6,495,000, this is an opportunity that cannot be beat!

For more information on this home for sale visit www.236wildrose.com, or to view more Vail properties and real estate, please visit www.GatewayLand.com

Rising from Wolcott, Summer Range Ranch is unquestionably the most dramatic, gorgeous,  and breathtaking ranch in the Vail Valley.  Just minutes to Beaver Creek and Vail, this idyllic setting consists of 825 unfortgettable acres that overlook the Gore Range to the Flat Tops to Castle Peak.

A hunter and fisherman’s paradise, this magnificant land allows you to enjoy nature’s playground with trout filled ponds and streams, and lush aspen groves and ancient pines that harbor endless game.  The gently sloping hillsides with wild flower laden meadows is perfect for an evening ride on horseback.  Conveniently plated into 23 parcels of approximately 35 acres each, this is perfect for the person or family looking for a lifestyle of privacy, security and freedom to enjoy the outdoors.   Offered for $30,000,000.

For more information, maps or photos please contact:  Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or email:  betsy@gatewayland.com.  Please visit our website:  www.vailpropertysearch.com or www.gatewayland.com

Strawberry Park, the most exclusive neighborhood in Beaver Creek, CO, has seen several recent high end sales!  This gorgeous private community has already had 3 sales in 2010 over $10 million.  Situated directly on the Beaver Creek ski area, many homes inside the gate have huge views of the Gore Range mountains and the Beaver Ceek ski resort.  Aspen trees and evergreens provide privacy from the few neighbors (there are only 30 homesites in all of  Strawberry Park) and the ski-in/ski-out locations can’t be beat!

313 Strawberry Park Ct. sold on  3/15/10 for $10,000,000 for approx. 9648 square feet on 0.83 acres.

872 Strawberry Park Road sold on 6/3/10 for $10,200,000 for approx. 9126 square feet on 1.64 acres.

331 Strawberry Park Road sold on 3/2/10 for $12,700,000 for approx. 10612 square feet on 1.87 acres.

There are currently 3 private homes available for sale within Strawberry Park.
135 Strawberry Park Ct. listed at $9,975,000.
833 Strawberry Park Rd. listed at $9,995,000.
1072 Strawberry Park Rd. listed at $11,975,000.

All are exceptional homes with great attention to detail. 

Please call or email Doug today to learn more about any of these wonderful homes.

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The late spring snow storms have increased our snowpack to almost normal and the rivers are starting to rise.  It’s time to get geared up for the summer activities that Vail and Beaver Creek have to offer and one of my favorite’s is whitewater rafting.  Savor a true adventure while in Vail or Beaver Creek this summer with a whitewater rafting trip.  Class I to Class V river trips on the Eagle, Colorado and Arkansas are available.  Take a day to enjoy the trills of a half day, full day or multi-day river trip designed for beginner to advanced paddlers.  For information on rafting please go to:  www.timberlinetours.com or www.lakotaguides.com

If whitewater rafting is not your sport, there are many other activities to keep you occupied such as: golf, tennis, hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding.  For more information on what’s happening in the Vail Valley please feel free to call:  Betsy Randall at (970) 401-3011 or visit our website:  www.gatewayland.com

Vail Real Estate is showing signs of improvement!  In the last week there have been 14 homes sold from $250,000 to $4,650,000.  Yes, there is a home for everyone in the Vail Valley.  In the last week 19 homes  went under contract, including the President’s Ford home in Beaver Creek, listed for just under 13 Million.

Beaver Creek Luxury Property - President Ford

The pending home sales in the Vail MLS show a healthy gain from last year and is consistent with what the National Association of Realtors  is reporting.  According to NAR,  the Pending Homes Sales Index, a forward looking indicator based on contracts signed in February, rose 8.2 per cent to 97.6 and remains 17.3 percent above February, 2009.

While it is still a challenge to get a contract to closing due to the strict financing market, it is encouraging  Vail home sales are moving in the right direction and a hopeful sign of a rising real estate market.  NAR’s chief economist, Lawrence Yun, felt the rise in buyer contact activity was a signal of the early states of a surge in home sales and hinting home prices are continuing to flatten .   If so, this is a great time to consider buying a home in Vail, when prices are rolled back 5 years or more, interest rates are still low, and the inventory large, expanding home options.

Homes listed in the Vail MLS

If you have always wanted a place in Vail or the surrounding Vail Valley, including Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Edwards or Eagle, now is the time to take a look at Vail property.

Contact, Teri Lester, Eco-Broker for photos and details:  970-376-0779 or tlester@gatewayland.com

Oh, how times have changed!!  Family skiing has come a long way from the rope-tows and freezing conditions of my youth on the east coast.  With Bachelor Gulch, we now have magic carpets and live music, high speed quads and s’mores by the fire!

Family Ski Day!!

Bachelor Gulch sits in the heart of the Vail Valley, and  is located between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead ski resorts, connecting the 2 with village-to-village ski access.   While I do not get out and ski like I used to, there is something especially fun and rewarding about skiing with my sons.  (one is skiing, one will be soon)  Seeing the enjoyment and freedom that skiing provides, reminds me of that sense of discovery that we all can connect to, being that “big kid in all of us”.  The family ski day will continue to evolve for us as they get older; pretty soon they’ll be ditching dad to ski with their friends. 

Skiing truly is a great way for a family to spend time together, and to enjoy each others’ company.

While some would get nostalgic, there’s no stopping progress, and as I’ve gotten older, all of these amenities are really kind of nice!  Wow, the ski bum in me must be getting old!

Bachelor Gulch; a true gem of a community in the heart of the Vail Valley and one of the best on mountain residential neighborhoods anywhere!  Boasting luxury ski-in/ski-out properties with skier access to Beaver Creek and Arrowhead, the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch with Wolfgang Puck’s Spago, the Bachelor Gulch Club w/ Zach’s Cabin award winning on-mountain dining; the list goes on and on!!

Amazing Home w/ Amazing Views!

And one of the best homes in Bachelor Gulch is 156 Elkhorn Rd.  Built with entertaining in mind, this 6 bedroom/9 bathroom home has some fo the best living spaces I’ve seen here in the valley.  A huge gourmet kitchen opens to the multiple living areas and dining areas; and all capture the excellent view to the Gore Range!

The superior craftsmanship is eveident throughout the almost 10,000 sqaure foot residence.  No detail was left to chance.  And its convenient location allows for easy-in and easy-out access to Bachelor Gulch.

Offered at $10,990,000 this fantastic home is worth a look.  Please call or email anytime to learn more about this wonderful family home in Bachelor Gulch.

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Looking for a luxury home in Beaver Creek’s most exclusive neighborhood?  Then you must check out 1052 Strawberry Park Rd; it’s truly one of the best ski-in/ski-out homes in all of Colorado!  Situated right on the slopes of Beaver Creek, the snowcat grooms a trail to your door!

1052 Strawberry Park Rd.

With outdoor living at its finest, this 5 bedroom/6 bathroom /2 powder room home is sited to capture the magnificent Gore Range views that the valley is famous for!!

Gore Range Views from the Deck

Nothing has been overlooked; this home has it all!  Built for entertaining and relaxing amidst the Rocky Mountain splendor that is the Vail Valley, you and your guests will appreciate the thoughtful design and finishes of this premier residence. 

A Wonderful Ski-in/Ski-out Home

Currently offered at $11,975,000 it had been originally listed at $15,500,000.

Please feel free to call or email anyimte to learn more about this amazing residence in Beaver Creek’s exclusive Strawberry Park neighborhood.