Amangani RB 240113
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Amangani RB 240113
High above the town of Jackson in Wyoming, Amangani (peaceful home) clings to the crest of East Gros Ventre Butte, some 2,135 metres (7,000 feet) above sea level. The 40-suite retreat is a year-round destination acting as a premier ski resort from December through March, and an ideal base for exploring the magnificent natural surroundings in the warmer months. Amangani embraces the spirit of the American West, featuring floor-to-ceiling columns of Oklahoma sandstone, ceilings and walls in Pacific redwood, and chairs of rattan and woven cowhide. With its soaring redwood ceiling, large wood-burning fireplaces and two-storey window wall, the Lounge affords open views of the Snake River Range and Spring Gulch below. Located next to the Lounge, the Library is a comfortable, light-filled room (above right). A selection of books on Western and Native American culture, as well as the region’s flora and fauna, is available. CDs, DVDs and games may be borrowed by guests. The adjacent Takoda Room (left), furnished with a wood-burning fireplace, is available for meetings and specialoccasion dining. Terrazzo tables, metalsculpted elk art and a wood-burning fireplace lend a distinctive ambience to The Grill, Amangani’s 65-seat dining room which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Zinc Bar is an ideal venue for casual refreshments throughout the day. Each suite includes a king-size platform bed, fireplace, window-side day bed, terrazzo dining table, woven cowhide chairs in faux-wolf fabric and a pine-stump table. Walls are decorated with back-lit cedar planks. The large bathroom and dressing area features a deep-soaking tub, twin vanities and a shower room trimmed in slate. Floors are finished in clear-heart redwood. The Spring Gulch Suite (right) covers 63 square metres (676 square feet) and offers a large terrace with spectacular views. This suite is situated at the highest level of the resort. The Grand Teton Suite (above and below) features a spacious balcony with magnificent views of the Grand Teton Range. Only a 20-minute complimentary drive from Amangani, the vast and varied ski terrain of Jackson Hole’s Rendezvous and Aprés Vous mountains is suited to skiers of all levels. Conveniently located just below Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Bridger Gondola, at the base of Rendezvous Mountain, Amangani’s private Ski Lounge provides easy access to some of America’s finest ski slopes. In winter, Jackson Hole becomes a snow-covered playground. Guests can ski and snowboard to their hearts’ content as well as enjoy dog-sledding, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice skating. A 10-minute drive from Amangani, the town of Jackson offers warmer entertainment in the form of museums, art galleries and boutiques. The 35-metre (115-foot) heated outdoor swimming pool is linked to a whirlpool. The Spa and Fitness Centre features treatment rooms, exercise studios, separate steam rooms and individualised yoga programmes. Other resort facilities include the Gallery, where local art, jewellery and antiques can be purchased. Amangani’s accommodation options include 29 Suites, five Deluxe Suites, the Shoshone Suite, two Amangani Suites, the Sena Suite, the Grand Teton Suite, the Spring Gulch Suite and a number of Aman Villas known as Amangani Homes. Guests staying in Amangani Homes enjoy all of the resort’s services, from housekeeping to private dining, as well as full use of Amangani’s award-winning facilities. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer some of the most spectacular panoramas in Jackson Hole. A year-round destination, Jackson Hole is known for its skiing but offers a multitude of activities in spring, summer and fall. These include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fly fishing, river trips and hot air ballooning. Elk, bison, bighorn sheep, mule deer and the occasional moose and pronghorn may be sighted on four-wheel-drive safaris. Amangani has its roots in the American West, in the cattle ranches that wind through the valley below, and in the Rocky Mountains that rise as a backdrop to the wide-open plains. 1535 North East Butte Road, Jackson, Wyoming 83002, USA Tel: (1) 307 734 7333 USA toll-free: (1) 877 734 7333 Fax: (1) 307 734 7332 Email: amangani@amanresorts.com aman.com