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The Auberge Residences at Element 52 stand slope
side in the spectacular mountain destination of
Telluride, Colorado. Luxurious two- to five-bedroom
accommodations are nestled along the scenic San
Miguel River, within walking distance to town, with
direct ski-in/ski-out access.
2 and 3 Bedroom Units
Professional kitchen with granite sinks,
Wolf stove, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero fridge
Large outdoor terraces in some units
Gas log fireplaces
Deep soaking tub and steam showers
Private outdoor cedar hot tub
In-residence laundry facilities
Entertainment system
Master craftsman finishes and fixtures
Access to private ski lift
Catering services available
Wide variety of acclaimed dining options available in
the historic downtown Telluride
The resort is located:
15 minutes from Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)
75 minutes from Montrose Airport (MTJ)
2 ½ hours from Durango, Colorado (DRO)
2 ½ hours from Grand Junction, Colorado (GJT)
OV ERV I EW
33 two- to five-bedroom residences
Ski-in/ski-out (direct access to slopes)
Walking distance to town
Daily housekeeping service
Year-round resident concierge
Fitness Center
Spa services
Two outdoor soaking heated pools
Ski concierge
Ski storage and tuning
Private clubroom for après ski
Underground heated parking
Pre-arrival grocery service
Private chef arrangements
Complimentary local transportation
Private airport transportation
Complimentary wireless internet access
Babysitting services available
A variety of recreational activities
Sustainable practices incorporated throughout
398 South Davis Street
4 and 5 Bedroom Units
All of the amenities of the 2 & 3 bedroom units
Master bedroom walk-in closet
Private funicular to ski-in/ski-out experience
Cascade Units
Gourmet kitchen with soapstone countertops
and Viking stove
Vaulted ceilings and open floor plan
Jetted tub and steam shower
Large outdoor terrace
In-residence laundry facilities
Gas log fireplaces
I N THE AREA
Designated Historic Landmark Town
World-class ski-mountain
16 miles of cross country trails
Heli-skiing & ice climbing
Ice skating & snow-shoeing
Snowmobiling & sledding
Ski & snowboard school
Hiking, biking & rock climbing
Fishing/fly-fishing
Golf & tennis
Horseback riding
All-terrain-vehicle recreation
River rafting, canoeing, kayaking
Camping & mountaineering
Fine dining & shopping
Art galleries & museums
Music & film festivals
Access to Gray Head Wilderness
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Three treatment rooms
Spa menu
Marble steam room
Relaxation area
Fitness center
In-home spa treatments available
Telluride, CO 81435
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970-728-0701
aubergeelement52.com
West Building
Suite
Bdrms
101
2
103
3
203
3
303
4
Baths
2
3
3
4.5
Sq Ft
1,533
1,809
1,842
2,771
Price
$1,595,000
$1,555,740
$1,703,850
$2,995,000
Southwest Building
Suite
Bdrms
201
2
202
2
302
2
401
4
402
3
Baths
2.5
2
2
3.5
3.5
Sq Ft
1,710
1,530
1,528
2,692
2,797
$1,496,250
$1,338,750
$1,495,000
$2,950,000
$2,995,000
Central Building
Suite
Bdrms
C101
2
C103
1
C201
2
C302
3
Baths
2.5
1
2.5
4
Sq Ft
1,594
625
1,667
2,797
$1,394,750
$650,000
$1,495,000
$2,995,000
East Building
Suite
Bdrms
E3
2
E4
5
E5
5
E7
4
Baths
2.5
5.5
5.5
4.5
Sq Ft
2,009
4,425
4,410
4,665
$1,895,000
$4,750,000
$4,961,250
$5,598,000
South Building
Suite
Bdrms
S 1A
5
S 1B
5
S 2A
5
S 2B
5
Baths
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
Sq Ft
5,656
5,618
5,626
5,657
$5,231,800
$5,337,100
$5,626,000
$5,657,000
Brian O'Neill, Broker I Telluride Properties
970.708.5367 I bfoneill@tellurideproperties.com I element52.aubergeresorts.com
2015 Rates
Spring
Holidays
Winter
Festivals
Summer
Dec 18 2014 - Jan 5 2015
Nov 18 - Dec 17
Bluegrass June 17 - 21
June 22 - July 9
Jan 14 - 20
Jan 6 - Jan 13
Ride July 10 - 12
July 13 - July 30
Feb 13 - 22
Jan 21 - Feb 12
Jazz July 31 - August 2
Feb 23 - March 5
Film Festival Sep 3 - Sep 8
March 26 - April 5
Blues and Brews Sept 11 - 14
May 20 - June 16
Auberge Residences
August 3 - Sep 2
Fall
Spring Break
Sept 9 - 17
March 6 - 25
Sept 21 - November 1
5-Bedroom Residences
Trail Side - S1B
$2,800
$5,500
$4,200
$3,100
Mountain View - E4, E5, E6
$2,500
$5,300
$4,000
$3,000
Luxury River View - W302
$1,800
$4,000
$3,500
$2,800
Luxury Valley View - W303
$1,700
$3,800
$3,200
$2,500
River House (with bonus room) RB
$1,700
$3,800
$3,200
$2,500
Luxury River View - W102,
W201, W202
$1,500
$3,300
$2,800
$2,400
Luxury Valley View - SW301
$1,400
$3,100
$2,700
$2,300
River View - W101
$1,100
$2,500
$2,100
$1,800
Village View - E3
$1,000
$2,200
$2,000
$1,700
$600
$1,200
$950
$900
$1,000
$2,000
$1,600
$1,400
River View - A6, A8, A12, A13
$900
$1,600
$1,400
$1,200
Village View - A4, A14
$800
$1,500
$1,300
$1,100
4-Bedroom Residences
3-Bedroom Residences
2-Bedroom Residences
Studio Residences
Village View - C103
Cascades 3-Bedroom Residences
River View - A11
Cascades 2-Bedroom Residences
Please note these rates do not include 10.4% sales tax and 2% lodging tax
I N C L U D E D I N H O A D U E S ! Year round residence concierge fulfilling your every need including dining reservations, grocery stocking, postal services, child care and much more ! Slope side location and private funicular to ski-­‐in/ski-­‐out experience unlike any other property in the region ! Ski concierge -­‐ full service by Black Tie offering endless ski options for even the most discriminating skier. Boot dryers, lockers and refreshments ! Year round ski, bike and other equipment storage on site ! One of the premier fitness centers in Telluride featuring a Pilate’s reformer, state of the art equipment as well as on call personal trainers plus Pilates and yoga instructors ! Spa -­‐ treatment rooms operated by Telluride’s most talented and experienced massage therapists ! Two outdoor heated soaking pools with dramatic views and cascading waterfalls ! Private clubroom for après ski with complimentary refreshments ! Underground heated parking ! Bell/Valet service – luggage, grocery and package assistance ! Private elevators in larger units ! Complimentary transportation within the town of Telluride and Telluride Airport ! Building & common area expenses including insurance, maintenance, snow removal, landscaping and utilities ! Property & HOA management – onsite management by one of the elite property operators ! Owners participating in the Auberge rental program may take part in Auberge’s reciprocity program providing one with the ability to exchange their home with a home owner at one of our other Auberge. Other home exchange programs include Inspirato, Elite Alliance, & 3rd Home. The Auberge Spa at Element 52
M a s s a g e Tre a t m e n t s
AUBERGE AT ALTITUDE
A firm, nurturing massage - an Auberge Classic. The use of appointed modalities in tune
with your needs, this massage is enhanced
with specific techniques to assist you in acclimating to the high altitude. In consultation
with your therapist you will choose a scented
or unscented treatment.
TANDEM FOUR-HAND MASSAGE
The ultimate body massage. Two skilled
therapist expertly guide their four hands in a
seamless dance-like rhythmic flow. At times
this tandem massage is in synchronicity as
the therapists mirror each other. In other
parts of the session the therapist will work
independently but in a complementary fashion
while always nurturing your individual needs.
TABLE THAI MASSAGE
Thai Bodywork that is preformed on a massage table and combines pressure point
techniques with a variety of stretching movements. The guest is gently pulled, pushed
and kneaded, but emerges relaxed, centered,
grounded and re-energized.
HOT STONE SPORTS THERAPY
Experienced hands paired with hot basalt
stones warm the body and relieve deep,
sports-related muscle tension. The athletes’
choice for recovery and high performance,
E-52's Arnica infused massage focuses on
muscle groups used in skiing, hiking and
mountain biking; allowing you to feel refreshed
for more adventures the following day.
B o d y Tre a t m e n t s
HAND AND FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
The Auberge Spa at Element 52
A healing art based on the concept of pressure points in the body. Through the skillful application of pressure on your hands and feet,
reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and promotes natural function through
your body. Relieve your hands and feet after a
day of skiing with invigorating scrub, cozy hot
towel compress and re-energizing reflexology
massage.
DEEP FOREST EXFOLIATION
A nourishing body exfoliation featuring an evergreen mineral scrub followed by a full-body
massage with the deep forest body oil containing balsam fir and white pine. Your dehydrated
skin will love you for this.
F a c i a l Tre a t m e n t s
POWER REPAIR FACIAL
For skin that craves for organic products without use of chemicals and dyes, the "Sisters
Creations" product line features vitamins, minerals and enzymes that prevent free radicals
from damaging your skin. Your aestheticians
will customize this treatment for your skin.
GENTLEMAN’S FACIAL
Designed to suit men’s skin, this facial is a perfect remedy to combat environmental stress
while improving skin texture and clarity. Deep
cleansing and exfoliation followed by a restful
massage of the face, hot towel application and
customized masques and moisturizing treatment. Please shave prior to facial.
60 min: $145 ... 75 min: $175 ... 90 min: $205
Tandem Four-Hand Massage ... 60min: $225
PLEASE CONTACT OUR DEDICATED
CONCIERGE TEAM TO BOOK YOUR
TREATMENT. 970-728-0701
*Enjoy a treatment in the privacy of your residence for
an additional $15 per treatment
*Please note all treatments carry a 24 hour
cancellation policy
EXCHANGE QUESTION AND ANSWERS
How does the program work? How do I go about getting dates at an exchange property?
When you are ready to plan a trip to one of the exchange properties you just contact your club concierge to
inquire about availability for an exchange at your desired location. They will check availability to see if there is
an owner at that location who is also interested in an exchange.
How long does it take to confirm?
It will take about five –seven days to find out if there is a unit available during your desired time.
Can I get the same unit as I have? So if I have a four bedroom can I request a four bedroom?
Because the inventory configuration varies at each location you would put in a request for a desired type and
we would request those types first however it makes it much harder to come up with a match if you need a
specific type. Its best to be general in the request and then if you have options of several owners during that
period interested in the trade you can then choose the most appropriate unit over the dates closest to your
requested travel dates.
What happens once the trade has been confirmed?
Once a match has been made and availability has been determined a confirmation will be sent to you and you
can begin to plan your trip.
How easy is it to get my requested dates?
Exchanges are not guaranteed and they are dependent upon another owner also being interested in a trade.
We are happy to say we have received a lot of exchanges to date and if you plan in advance and are flexible
we have had success with accommodating most requests.
How many times can I trade?
We currently do not have a limit on time, if you have a fixed week you would like to exchange and we are able
to secure matches we have no problem with supporting those exchanges. The program is designed to be
flexible.
Are there fees when I trade?
Some will not have fees and some may have daily housekeeping fees it will vary by location.
Can I trade 3 or 4 days?
Unfortunately all trades are done in 7 day increments, the day of arrival and departure may vary as well by
location. You don’t have to use all 7 days but the trades are extended in this length.
Are there any other restrictions?
No the only restriction is all residences must be part of the Auberge Rental programs so that you can be
assured of the same level of quality, furnishings and services as your own residence.
THE AUBERGE COLLECTION
Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley, California – Located on 157 acres nestled along a tree-lined canyon in Napa
Valley, owner lodges offer indoor/ outdoor living rooms, full kitchen and two master bedrooms. Resort
amenities include a private restaurant, fitness center and rejuvenating full service spa. In addition to the
onsite vineyard and wine cave, the resort and club are conveniently located off the Silverado Trail with access
to some of the most sought after wineries in California. www.calistogaranchliving.com
Contact: Nora Chambers
Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – Esperanza Villas and Residences provide an amazing setting for a seaside
getaway. Located six miles outside the town of Cabo San Lucas and convenient to local attractions, nightlife
and shopping. The residences feature two – four bedroom accommodations all with ocean views in a lush
garden setting. The resort has three restaurants, three pools, yoga, fitness, a private beach, and a full service
spa recently ranked #1 in Mexico. www.esperanzaresort.com
Contact: Javier Zavala
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, South Carolina – Recently named the #1 U.S. Resort by U.S. News & World
Report, this southern styled resort is magnificently designed on 22,000 acres set along the May River. With
homes ranging from two – four bedrooms, village center square and endless activities; you will never have to
leave. The resort’s many activities include dining, spa, golf, tennis, bocce, boating, pools, fitness, horseback
riding, and hiking all on site. www.palmettobluffresort.com
Contact: Bret Anthony
The Auberge Residences at Element 52, Telluride, Colorado- The Element 52 Residences stand slope side in
the spectacular mountain destination of Telluride. 33 two - five bedroom units lie along the scenic San Miguel
River with direct ski in/ski out access. Element 52 is proud to be the only luxury development within walking
distance to the town of Telluride, offering unmatched recreational enjoyment in summer and winter alike.
http://element52.aubergeresorts.com
Contact: Patricia Lehberger
The Auberge Residences at Pronghorn, Bend, Oregon – The Auberge Residences at Pronghorn offers luxury
lodging surrounded by 20,000 acres of undeveloped land in addition to 2 world-class golf courses, a 55,000
square foot Clubhouse with restaurants, pools, hot tubs, fitness facility, spa, tennis and much more. The
property is home to 48 one- to four-bedroom residences and offers an array of enticing recreational activities
12 months out of the year, with a host of exclusive amenities to compliment your destination resort
experience. www.pronghornclub.com
Contact: Spencer Schaub
AGAIN EARNS TOP HONORS IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 25TH ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
MILL VALLEY, CALIF. (October 31, 2012) – Five properties in the
Auberge Resorts collection of distinguished properties have once
again been recognized by Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’
Choice Awards, one of the most respected honors in the travel industry. Auberge du Soleil, The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Calistoga Ranch,
Solage Calistoga, and Esperanza were ranked among the best hotels
and resorts in the world, showcased in the upcoming November 2012
issue of Condé Nast Traveler. This announcement follows October’s
Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards, where Auberge Resorts
was named the No. 1 Hotel brand in the industry.
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina swept the awards
with a No. 1 ranking as “Best Resort in the Southern United States,”
No. 17 on the Top 100 “World’s Best,” and a No. 2 ranking on the “Top
10 Hotels & Resorts in the U.S.” Readers ranked Auberge Resorts’
flagship Napa Valley property, Auberge du Soleil, No. 1 “Best Hotel
in Northern California” and No. 18 on the “World’s Best”. It was right
behind the Inn at Palmetto Bluff on the “Top 10 Hotels & Resorts in
the U.S.” with a No. 3 ranking.
Making its debut on the Top 100 “World’s Best” list was Solage Calistoga at No. 88, also in Napa Valley; the property earned the No. 2 spot
on the “Top 15 Resorts in Northern California,” while sister property
Calistoga Ranch, in Napa Valley, ranked 6th on the same list. Esperanza in Cabo San Lucas placed No. 4 in the “Top 15 Resorts in Baja.”
The Inn at Palmetto Bluff:
No. 1 “Best Resort in the Southern United States”
No. 2 “Top 10 Hotels & Resorts in the U.S.”
No. 17 “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World”
Auberge du Soleil:
No. 1 “Best Hotel in Northern California”
No. 3 “Top 10 Hotels & Resorts in the U.S.”
No. 18 “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World”
Solage Calistoga:
No. 2 “Top 15 Resorts in Northern California”
No. 88 “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World”
Calistoga Ranch:
No. 6 “Top 15 Resorts in Northern California”
Esperanza:
No. 4 “Top 15 Resorts in Baja”
“The recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s reader survey is so important to us, as we provide our guests with an exceptional experience by
personalizing every aspect of their visit, from the moment they arrive
to their farewell. That approach has won us the highest recognition
from our guests along with tremendous loyalty and return visits,” said
Mark Harmon, CEO of Auberge Resorts. “We truly appreciate the
opinions of these frequent and discerning travelers and are thrilled to
be on the “World’s Best” list yet again.”
The 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards reflect the combined opinions of a record 46,476 readers who participated in the survey; Condé
Nast Traveler tapped their reader base to rate the best cities, islands,
hotels, resorts, cruises and airlines they experienced in the past year.
Each ranking represents the sentiments of the magazine’s discriminating readers, who rated the leading destinations across the world.
About Auberge Resorts
Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and
private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable
guest experience. While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal
elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service. Among the Auberge collection of distinctive properties are: Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley, Calif.; Calistoga Ranch, Napa
Valley, Calif.; Solage Calistoga, Napa Valley, Calif; Esperanza, Cabo
San Lucas, Mexico; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton, S.C.; Hotel
Jerome, Aspen, Colo.; Auberge Residences at Pronghorn, Bend, Ore.;
and Auberge Residences at Element 52, Telluride, Colo., with several
others currently in development. For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com. Follow Auberge
Resorts on Facebook at facebook.com/AubergeResorts and on Twitter
at @AubergeResorts.
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S K I C O U N T R Y, A U B E R G E S T Y L E
HIGH ALTITUDE
HAVEN
TELLURIDE’S NEW LUXURY LIVING
PRIVATE GOLF
AT PALMETTO
BLUFF
SANTA FE’S ART
EXPERIENCE
A FARM-TOTABLE
FRIENDSHIP
AND A SPECIAL
WEDDING IN
CABO SAN LUCAS
HIGH ALTITUDE HAVEN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN IDYLL
Whether hanging out,
this page, or skiing, right,
the mountain views
are a constant backdrop.
THE NEWEST GEM IN AUBERGE RESORTS’ STAR-STUDDED
COLLECTION, THE AUBERGE RESIDENCES AT ELEMENT 52
RAISES THE STANDARDS FOR LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
IN TELLURIDE. BY HELEN OLSSON PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERICKA MCCONNELL
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SWEATER, ANN TAYLOR; SHORTS, NATALIE MARTIN, NATALIEMARTINCOLLECTION.COM;
TANK, TUCKER; JEWELRY, HARLOW BY ELIZABETH SAYLES
perfect mood as we enter the lobby of The Auberge
Residences at Element 52 in Telluride, Colorado—the
newest member in Auberge Resorts’ collection of
luxury properties.
Inside, my family and I are welcomed by Patricia
Lehberger, one half of the husband-and-wife duo that
manages the property. The sculptures, she tells us,
are actually skydivers by artist Bill Starke. The effect
remains. We are also greeted by Bianca, Lehberger’s
year-old Jack Russell terrier. She is white with a black
eye patch—like a pirate, the kids decide. Lehberger runs
Bianca through her repertoire of tricks and the kids
give her a doggie treat from behind the check-in desk.
Instantly we are made to feel at home. My husband,
Jeff, and our three children, Quinn, 10, Aidan, 7, and
Anya, 5, have come to Telluride, in southwestern
Colorado, to ski, snowshoe, shop, and otherwise strip
away the tensions of everyday life and work. This
idyllic place is both an adventure and a very private,
exclusive escape.
With its massive sandstone tiles and polished walnut
underfoot, the lobby has a sort of sturdy elegance that
fits perfectly in this rugged Western town. In front of a
cozy fireplace in Element 52’s communal Living Room,
just off the lobby, we sink into overstuffed couches.
Johannes Lehberger, Patricia’s husband, offers us a
drink while the kids sit on cowhide rugs playing a game
of tic-tac-toe with a game board of wood and oversized
ceramic marbles.
Auberge properties are perennially known for their
stellar service, incredible amenities, and genuine sense
of place. Therefore it’s no surprise that in this stable of
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PASSING THROUGH A COVERED PORTICO WITH SOARING COLUMNS OF SANDSTONE IN SHADES OF GOLD
AND BRONZE, WE WALK BELOW TWO LIFE-SIZED, PATINATED-ALUMINUM FIGURES SUSPENDED IN A POSE
THAT LOOKS AS IF THEY ARE DIVING INTO A POOL,
ARMS OUTSTRETCHED LANGUOROUSLY, FACES SERENE
AND BEATIFIC. THEY SEEM SO FREE, SO AT PEACE.
IT LIFTS OUR SPIRITS EVER SO SLIGHTLY AND SETS THE
guaranteed excellence, The Auberge Residences at
Element 52 (named for Tellurium, atomic number 52 on
the Periodic Table of Elements) is a distinct destination.
An enclave of full-ownership luxury condominiums
(also available for rental), Element 52 is a hamlet within
a village. An extraordinary refuge tucked into the
canyon of an already bustling historic mining town
turned ski village.
Nestled between the slopes of Telluride and the San
Miguel River, Element 52 feels like a compact European
village terraced into the hillside, with heated walkways winding through the tidy cluster of residences.
Exteriors are a pleasant combination of earth-toned
paneling, tumbled brick, custom ironwork, and corrugated metal. Each residence has its own unique design,
yet it all coordinates seamlessly.
The residences range from cozy two-bedroom, twobath units on a single level to spacious five-bedroom,
six-and-a-half bath units spread over four floors. Guests
can park in the heated underground garage. From
there, some units can be accessed by private elevators.
Simply opening the solid, wood-and-steel door to our
residence for the weekend, we feel the quality of craftsmanship. The master bedroom is simple yet elegant,
with plaster walls, walnut floors, and French doors that
lead to a private deck. We step outside to breathe in
the fresh mountain air and take in the view: a hillside
covered with aspen and pine, the steeply pitched roofs
of Telluride, the iconic clock tower of town hall, and
the mountainous backdrop.
We soon discover that the finishes throughout
Element 52 are equally exquisite. In the master bathroom,
a Waterworks tub that looks like half an enormous egg
invites a soak. Polished marble tiles run floor to ceiling
and radiant heating underfoot keeps our toes toasty.
While ten-foot-high ceilings create modern, airy interiors, architectural flourishes give a nod to Telluride’s
pioneering pedigree. There are wood beams with metal
rods, cables, nuts, and bolts. Stairways are beautifully
constructed with inlaid glass panels, milled steel, and
walnut railings.
We spend our first day skiing Telluride's vertiginous
slopes, an absolute must-do on any skier’s life list. After
warming up on the groomers, we head for Prospect
Bowl, a glacial cirque high on the mountain. The view
from the top is, quite literally, breathtaking. At nearly
12,000 feet, we scan the jagged panorama of inky black
volcanic rock towering above us like the ramparts of
some mythic castle. I seek out an easy route down with
Anya, while Jeff takes the boys down the powder-
IN YOUR ELEMENT
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left: the stunning
entry to Element 52
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slippers by the door;
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really mesmerizes all of us, however, is the view:
Allred’s giant picture windows showcase the snowcovered peaks of the San Sophia Ridge.
It’s possible to ski to the funicular at Element 52—
making this new Auberge property the only ski-in,
ski-out luxury accommodation in the town of Telluride—
but the kids want to ride the gondola down to town
and walk to the resort. The gondola is used not just
for uphill skier transportation, but as a way to get to
Mountain Village, a sprawling on-mountain town
above Telluride.
After our adrenaline-pumping day on the slopes, we
are ready to soothe sore muscles. Our residence has a
western red cedar hot tub on the deck, but we head
instead for two generous soaking pools in the heart of
the Element 52 village. The pools, rimmed with sandstone tiles and a few big sandstone boulders built into
the edge, are filled with deliciously warm water ranging
from 102 to 104 degrees. We are entranced by lights
shimmering through the rippling water, the mist rising
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MOCK TURTLENECK, YOSEMITE COLLECTION BY JAMES PERSE; GLASSES, PAUL SMITH. ON
HER: SCARF, NATALIE MARTIN; GLOVES, QI
PRIVATE ACCESS
Left to right: The funicular lift provides easy—
and private—access
from your unit to the
slopes; the fireplace at
Allred’s is as inviting as
the delicious food.
choked belly of the bowl. Quinn makes a handful of
short-swing arcs, contrails of cold smoke billowing
behind him, before catching a tip and cartwheeling
down the steep pitch. He lands in a heap, unscathed.
Lower down, we regroup and ski together past giant
boulders speckled with bright orange lichen.
No ski day in Telluride, especially a family one, is
complete without a run down the See Forever Trail,
a three-mile-long ribbon of snow that wraps around
the mountain, affording memorable views, from Lizard
Head, an eroded volcanic plug towering on the near
horizon, to Utah’s La Sals in the distance.
We pass by Alpino Vino, the highest restaurant in
North America, a charming hut of stone and wood with
peg-and-joint architecture and copper gutters. Outside,
skiers cuddle under faux fur blankets on wrought-iron
daybeds enjoying fl ights of wine and nibbling on a
panino of prosciutto with organic baby lettuce and pear
vinaigrette. Evenings, you can ride a snowcat to the
restaurant for a delicious five-course Italian prix fixe
dinner, which might include house-made spinach,
roasted garlic, and asiago ravioli.
Après-ski, we head for Allred’s, Telluride’s legendary
on-mountain white-tablecloth eatery. We walk through
stone archways to the bar, where the kids clamber onto
barstools made of twigs. We order scrumptious mussels
in a broth of saffron and chipotle and the signature
truffle Parmesan fries. And for the adults, Bellini-tinis,
a delicious blend of peach vodka and champagne. What
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BRING ON THE POWDER
Ski and board rentals that provide peace of mind
LOVE TO SKI, BUT DISLIKE THE HASSLE of dealing with, say,
equipment? The ski concierge at The Auberge Residences
at Element 52 has your back. Each morning, guests head to
the ski lounge to gear up for the day. Boots, which have
been dried and warmed overnight in the lounge’s elaborate
72-boot drying rack, sit on benches where skiers and snowboarders sit and boot up, stowing street shoes in cubbies
conveniently located beneath. Thoughtful touches in the
lounge: baskets of hand-warmers, sunscreen, and lip balm.
For guests who prefer to borrow cutting-edge equipment,
Element 52 works with Black Tie ski rental, whose collection
of gear is stockpiled with top-of-the-line skis, boards, and
boots. If a guest isn’t completely satisfied by the skis they’ve
rented, they can call Black Tie from the lift and a ski technician will be waiting at the base of the lift with a new pair.
At the end of the day, if your equipment needs tuning,
simply leave it with Element 52’s ski concierge, and the skis
and boards will be waxed, sharpened, and ready to go the
next morning.
FAMILY FONDUE
MOUNTAIN LIVING Clockwise from right:
The mussels at Allred’s; soak in the
heated outdoor pools; the Historic New
Sheridan Bar; magical Telluride.
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Reconnecting in
the kitchen of your
private residence.
from the surface, and the rumble of water cascading
over a massive slab of rock abutting the pool.
After the soak, all of us feeling cleansed and rejuvenated, it’s time for dinner. At Element 52, you can
always eat in, cooking in the well-appointed kitchens.
If you prefer to eat in without cooking yourself, the
Element 52 concierge can arrange for the perfect
catered meal to be delivered and served in your residence. But we want to see Telluride by night, so we tuck
in the kids on the cozy chenille couch in front of the
tumbled-brick-and-steel fireplace and leave them in the
hands of a capable babysitter (the concierge can set up
childcare or pet-sitting, too). My husband and I take the
short walk into town for a romantic dinner at The Chop
House on Telluride’s main street.
Tucked into a booth beneath an elaborately coffered
ceiling, with the light flickering from a small oil lamp
between us, we begin our meal with Madeira-glazed
gnocchi with blue cheese, and brussels sprouts with
walnuts and bacon confit, followed by filet mignon as
our main course. We all but melt into the booth.
After dinner, we stroll down Telluride’s main street
past shops filled with Scottish cashmere sweaters and
hand-tooled ostrich Lucchese cowboy boots. Telluride
is a postcard come to life, with a crush of colorful
Victorians and brick storefronts lining the streets of
the compact eight-by-twelve-block town. The red cliffs
of the sky-scraping San Juans, laced with high waterfalls, frame it all.
On a tour of Telluride’s back streets earlier in the
day, we walked past sloping shacks in weathered wood,
snowboards stacked on porches, and snow-covered
cruiser bikes leaning against gingerbread houses in
orange, purple, and blue. The kids were delighted to
find, down a dirt alley, a small cabin covered to the
rooftop with rusty antique license plates.
THE POOLS, RIMMED WITH SANDSTONE TILES AND A FEW BIG
SANDSTONE BOULDERS BUILT
INTO THE EDGE, ARE FILLED WITH
DELICIOUSLY WARM WATER.
We stop into the Steaming Bean coffee shop, which
is bustling despite the late hour. Locals in knit hats,
flannel shirts, and slouchy jeans sit on an eclectic mix
of couches, from an avocado-colored velvet sofa to an
aquamarine vinyl bench pulled from a bus, the seatbelts
still hanging off the sides. Telluride attracts a cross section of people, from dreadlocked trustafarians ski-bumming, to Hollywood jetsetters with sprawling mansions
just outside of town. While most of the crowd is drinking beer, the rest sip lattes.
The next morning, while Quinn and I take the lessthan-20-minute drive out to Gray Head, a 900-acre
wilderness preserve at the disposal of Element 52
owners and guests, Jeff stays at the residence with the
other kids, who are happy to explore the property.
At Gray Head, Quinn and I stop first at the clubhouse,
a two-story 1880s stone cabin where we meet Steve
Catsman, a Telluride local and the visionary behind
Gray Head. He tells us how the building once belonged
to Johann Von Trapp, of Sound of Music fame. Catsman
trucked it piece by piece from Wyoming and rebuilt it
in the San Juans. The clubhouse is the hub for homeowners at Gray Head and Element 52 who want to ice
skate or play pond hockey on the lighted outdoor rink,
or cross-country ski on a groomed track. In summer,
guests can play tennis, ride horses, and hike or mountain bike on 16 miles of trails.
We drive down a dirt road, strap on our snowshoes,
and head off through a snowy meadow. Meandering
through an aspen grove, we notice the lower parts of
the trees are covered in black scars. We slip off our
WHERE TO EAT
AND SHOP
Allred's Access by
taking the gondola to
Station Saint Sophia;
allredsrestaurant.com
The Chop House
231 West Colorado
Avenue; 970/728-9100;
newsheridan.com
Cosmopolitan
300 West San Juan
Avenue; 970/728-1292;
cosmotelluride.com
Historic New Sheridan
Bar 231 West Colorado
Avenue; 970/728-9100;
newsheridan.com
The Steaming Bean
221 West Colorado
Avenue; 970/369-5575;
thesteamingbean.com
Schaussi’s Alpen
Schatz 317 East
Colorado Avenue;
970/728-4433;
alpenschatz.com
Telluride Truffle
101 North Fir Street;
866/543-0108;
telluridetruffle.com
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A CUT ABOVE
Ownership opportunity
unlike any other
WHAT MAKES
The Auberge Residences
at Element 52 distinct in
Telluride? We asked Bill
Fandel, Vice President/
Managing Broker with
Sotheby’s International
Realty and Director of Real
Estate Sales for Element 52.
What sets the property
apart from other offerings
in mountain towns? To be
in historic Telluride, nestled
against the river with a
private lift to the slopes—
there’s really nothing like it.
And it’s an Auberge Resort.
What about the interior
finishes of the residences?
Finishes are refined to the
smallest detail. Residences
have coffered ceilings;
tumbled brick on fireplaces;
farm sinks; and stairwells
with glass, walnut, and
milled steel.
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mittens and rub our fingers in the fresh grooves left by
elk chewing on bark. Hundreds of elk roam Gray Head,
along with coyote, bighorn sheep, and black bears.
As we hike, the view unravels in the distance:
Telluride ski area; the Wilson Range, including Wilson
Peak of Coors beer can fame; Lizard Head; and Mount
Sneffels, a 14,000-foot hulking triangle of gray rock. We
notice a surreal mist moving across the valley. It soon
engulfs us in a warm shower of sugary snow. As we
retrace our steps back to the car, we spot a gray fox running nimbly across a scree field, its fur flowing like silk.
The perfect antidote to a long snowshoe or ski day is
to indulge with a pampering at The Auberge Spa at
Element 52. You enter down a softly lit passageway of
wide-mortared sandstone. The short walk delivers
you to the oversized marble steam room—there is one
common space for women, one for men—where you can
decompress with a meditative interlude. Next stop is
a domed rotunda, with three treatment rooms off the
center. The circular space is intimate and welcoming.
It is nearly impossible to decide whether to indulge
with a Deep Forest Exfoliation, which heals dry skin
with a combination of evergreen mineral scrub and
massage oils, or with a Hot Stone Sports Therapy, a
treatment that uses warm basalt stones and arnicainfused oil to relieve aches from a body tense from
skiing or snowshoeing.
On our last night in Telluride, we sneak in one more
couple’s dinner in town. The Lehbergers recommend
Cosmopolitan, a Telluride institution located just
across the street from the gondola. Surrounded by
exposed brick and artfully placed copper panels and
tiles, we order a warm beet salad with Colorado goat
cheese and a balsamic reduction. And even though
we’re in a landlocked state, we try the sushi: a Surf &
Turf roll with seared beef tenderloin, tempura prawn,
mango, and cucumber. It is delightful. For dessert,
we sip cappuccinos but save room for treats we picked
up earlier at Telluride Truffle candy store.
Back at our residence, we snuggle in our king bed
and decadently nibble on dark-chocolate truffles with
salt and caramel, painted purple and gold and shaped
like Colorado’s state flower, the columbine. We savor
the moment, knowing soon we will be walking beneath
those diving figures once again, but this time away
from the sanctuary of this enchanting place.
The Auberge Residences at Element 52, 398 South Davis
Street, Telluride, Colorado. Ownership opportunities
from $1.75 million to $6.5 million. Rental rates range
from $950 per night to $5,000 per night. For rental reservations or for information about purchasing an Element
52 residence, call 970/728-0701; aubergeelement52.com.
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How is E52 different from
other high-end Telluride
properties? At Element 52,
you’re right in town. Yet it
was conceived as a hamlet
within a town, so in the
interior of the property, you
get a small-village feeling.
SPLENDID SCENERY Opposite,
from top: Each residence has a
state-of-the-art kitchen that’s
equipped for entertaining; an
eager shopper entering Alpen
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