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St. Regis Summer Rituals
Contents
St.Regis Summer Rituals
Aspen Summer Activities
Aspen Summer Culture
Scenic Drives with Lexus
Biking with Aspen Sports
Aspen Outfitting Company
Epicurean Experiences
St. Regis Camp Experiences
Live Exquisite
Astor Legacy
History of Aspen
Wildflowers & Tracks
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Partake in our daily traditions.
Coffee Bar & Tea Bar Infused Waters
Start your day with a morning ritual. We have provided you with locally
sourced coffee and tea options by Rock Canyon Coffee and Two Leaves
and a Bud Tea, daily. Complimentary.
7:00 - 11:00 AM
Infused Waters
Rehydrate from your daily activities with a chilled fruit and herb infused
water. Complimentary.
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Bloody Mary Tasting
Originally created in 1934, at the King Cole Bar in New York City,
the Bloody Mary holds a great significance within the St. Regis. Like
every property in the world, we have our local rendition of the Bloody
Mary, the Downhill Snapper, with notes of dill and basil served with
locally made Woody Creek Vodka. Sample our rendition in the Shadow
Mountain lounge at 11:15 AM daily. Complimentary.
11:15 AM
Afternoon Tea
A tradition carried on from the early 1900s by Lady Catherine Astor,
Afternoon Tea is a wonderful way to savor the afternoon and gather with
guests to socialize. Sip on a cup of local Two Leaves and a Bud tea while
tucking in to assorted finger sandwiches, scones & miniature desserts.
Reservations are required 24 hours in advanced.
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Champagne Sabering
Every evening we celebrate the transition from day to night by sabering
a bottle of champagne. Join us for the celebration in the Fountain
Courtyard at 5:15 PM and enjoy a glass of bubbles. Complimentary.
“Champagne; in victory, one deserves it; in defeat, one needs it.”
-Napoleon
5:15 PM
S’mores By the Fire
Photo Credit Jeremy Swanson
Every Friday and Saturday, toast s’mores by the fire with your family
and friends from 7PM-8PM. Complimentary.
7:00 - 8:00 PM
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Aspen Summer Activities
10 activities our team recommends for your summer stay.
1 Farmers Market & St. Regis Cruiser Bikes
#aspenfarmersmarket @aspenco #pictureaspen #visitaspen
Grab a St. Regis cruiser bike and pedal over to the Saturday Aspen
Farmer’s Market in the core of Aspen for fresh local produce, artisan
treasures, live tunes and a snack while perusing the stands.
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM; mid-June through mid-October.
2 Golf
@aspenco #pictureaspen #visitaspen #coloradolive
Tee off at one of several golf courses in the Roaring Fork Valley while
capturing glimpses of the surrounding mountains. See the concierge for
tee times at one of the following courses: Aspen Golf & Tennis Club,
Iron Bridge Golf Club or Snowmass Club.
3 Hiking in Aspen
@aspenco @aspentrailfinder #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
One of the most popular summer activities that gives you the
opportunity to see some of the best mountain views and wildlife. Guides
available through Aspen Outfitting Company.
Listed below are our recommended hikes categorized by level including trail
type and distance from the hotel.
Rio Grande Trail & John Denver Park Easy Paved Walking Distance
Maroon Lake Easy/sight seeing Dirt Path Transportation Needed
Smuggler Mountain Moderate Dirt Road Across Town
Hunter Creek Trail Moderate Dirt Path Across Town
Crater Lake - Maroon Bells Moderate Dirt Path Transportation Needed
Little Cloud Moderate Dirt Path Walking Distance
Ute Trail Difficult Dirt Path Walking Distance
4 Horseback Rides
@aspenco @aspenoutfittingco #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
Take to the country and let the horse do all the work while you sit
back and enjoy the views! Horseback rides are offered through Aspen
Outfitting Company in the both picturesque Maroon Bells Wilderness
or in Snowmass. See the concierge to book your ride.
5 Hot Air Ballooning
#pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
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Start the morning early with the sunrise from a Hot Air Balloon and
panoramic views of the Elk Mountains. Rides lift off from Snowmass
and are based upon the daily weather conditions.
Tours
6 Jeep
#pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
Jump in a jeep and cruise to the top of a mountain for sweeping views,
priceless photos, fresh forest aromas, sunsets, and even dinner.
Half-day AM & PM backcountry tours available.
7 Explore the Maroon Bells
@aspenco @aspentrailfinder #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen #maroonbells
Maroon Bells have been coined the most photographed mountains
in Colorado. Majestic and breathtaking, these 14ers (14,000 foot
mountains) are not to be missed! Since transportation to this site is
restricted during the summer, you can access the most sought after
vantage point by taking a bus to Maroon Lake. From there you can either
explore the paths or carry on to Crater lake, which is a two mile hike.
Directions
Arrive to Aspen Highlands either by car or the Castle Maroon Bus from
Rubey Park. Then purchase a ticket inside the lodge before boarding the
Maroon Bells shuttle.
Silver Queen Gondola
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#aspenmountain #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
Take the gondola to the top of Aspen Mountain for stunning views.
These views are even more spectacular while sipping on a beverage and
enjoying a bite to eat at the Sundeck. Additional activities available at the
top of the mountain are: hiking trails, disc golf, lawn games - giant chess
& checkers, bag toss, ladder golf, croquet, rock climbing, blue grass &
classical music.
Details to note regarding the operation.
Gondola (ticket required) Weekends until June 17 & Daily from June 17 Sept. 4 Times 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (last ride down at 4:30 PM)
Sundeck Restaurant 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Classical Music Saturdays July - August at 1:00 PM
Bluegrass Sundays June - September from 12:00 - 3:00 PM
9 Stand Up Paddleboarding
@aspenoutfittingco @highsocietyfreeride #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
Reserve a Lexus and a custom-made High Society Stand Up
Paddleboard, so you can cruise the road and flowing snow-melt waters.
Guides available through Aspen Outfitting Company.
10 Whitewater Rafting
@aspenco @aspenoutfittingco #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
Paddle the rushing rivers and experience an extreme adventure!
Depending on the time of year, raft trips are available through Aspen
Outfitting Company on The Roaring Fork River, Arkansas River &
Colorado River.
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Aspen Summer Culture
7 cultural events that embody summer in Aspen.
Music, Theater, Festivals & Events
Summertime in Aspen is buzzing with live music, Broadway theatre
productions, world renown festivals and specially curated events. Here
are a few of the highlights. For a full calendar visit aspenchamber.org.
4 Jazz Aspen Snowmass
@jazzaspen #jasaspen #JuneJAS
Headliners over the 2017 season include: Jon Batiste & Stay Human,
Earth Wind & Fire, The Roots and Maroon 5. See full details at
jazzaspensnowmass.org.
June 23 - July 1 JAS June Experience at Benedict Music Tent
September 1 -3 JAS Labor Day Weekend Experience
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@aspentheatre
1 Full Moon Yoga
@aspenshakti #aspenshakti #fullmoonyoga
Through a thoughtfully crafted flow series, you can align with the full
moon and find balance in your practice with Jayne from Aspen’s Shakti
Shala. Please visit the concierge for the exact date, location and time each
month. Complimentary access is provided to all St. Regis Aspen Resort
guests and mats are available upon request - while supplies lasts.
2 FOOD & WINE Classic
@foodandwine #fwclassic #fwfesties
Kick-off summer in Aspen with the world renown FOOD & WINE
Classic, an epicurean dream, where there is no shortage of fine food,
wine, beer & spirits. Staying at The St. Regis Aspen Resort allows
convenient access to the Grand Tasting and numerous hosted seminars.
Be sure to visit The St. Regis Aspen Resort booth in the tasting tent on
Sunday, June 18th to sample our innovative menu from The Portal at
TQD.
From big dreams in the 60s to a musical about Charlie Brown’s best
friend, Theatre Aspen offers Henry award winning productions that will
leave you singing and dancing all the way back to your hotel room.
Hairspray June 24 - August 19
Sex with Strangers July 6 - August 12
The World According to Snoopy July 13 - August 15
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@aspenmusicfest #musicfestival #aspenmusic #aspenmusicfestival
An annual classical music festival highlighting up-and-coming youngadult music students from around the world. Enjoy a custom-made
picnic basket by our culinary team to enjoy under the quacking Aspen
Trees at the Benedict Music tent.
June 29 - August 20
June 16-18
3 Snowmass Concerts
@snowmass
Live music from fanny hill in Snowmass is a great way to enjoy the fresh
summer mountain air and sweeping views of the Roaring Fork Valley,
brought to you by Snowmass Village and JAS Aspen Snowmass. Allow
our culinary team to pack a specially curated picnic dinner for your
evening.
June 11 -August 11 from 6:15PM - 8:30PM
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7 July 4th Festivities
@aspenco @cityofaspen #fourthofjuly #visitaspen #pictureaspen
There is no better way to celebrate our indpendence than the Aspen’s
Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. The whimsical festivities start
with the 5-Mile Boogie’s Buddy Race then transition to the waterfilled parade. Venture to the Benedict Music Tent for a complimentary
freedom filled musical performance by the Aspen Music Festival. Join
us in our Fountain Courtyard for a premier view of the Aspen Mountain
fireworks at 9:15 PM.
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Scenic Drives with Lexus
2 stellar half-day drives within the Aspen area.
Biking with Aspen Sports
Road, Mountain, or Leisure - Aspen Sports has the bike you’ll need.
Bike Rentals
Test drive and reserve the newest Lexus models with the concierge for
a half-day excursion complemented with a custom-curated gourmet
picnic basket by our culinary team!
Independence Pass
Summit a high 12,095 feet on Independence Pass, the highest paved
mountain pass that also crosses the U.S. Continental Divide. Due to
heavy snowfall during the wintertime, the pass is closed isolating Aspen
from the east. Once the weather turns warmer, the pass opens and cars
begin flooding into Aspen. Known to be a popular destination, many
visitors plan a stop at the summit overlooking the high alpine tundra
where they find themselves above the treeline amongst towering peaks
known as 14ers. To the east you will find Mount Elbert, the tallest peak
in Colorado and second tallest in the continental U.S. Along the drive
you may encounter gushing waterfalls, scampering marmots, avid rock
climbers, and summertime skiers! This drive is also famous for being
part of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge route since 2011.
Aspen is a bike friendly community with designated trails and bike lanes
available throughout town for your safety and enjoyment. Aspen Sports,
located adjacent from the hotel, provides bike rentals for every type of
biking: road, mountain or cruiser.
Local rides we recommend
Leisure Meander along the Rio Grande Trail down to the famous Woody
Creek Tavern for lunch and a refreshing margarita.
Road Embark on the challenging ride up to the picturesque Maroon
Bells then coast downhill on the way back into Aspen.
Mountain Feeling adventurous? Hit the trails on Snowmass mountain
for some exciting mountain terrain.
Downhill Skip biking up the mountain and trek downhill instead. Note,
bikes for downhilling must be rented in Snowmass at the mountain.
Located 18 miles east of Aspen on Hwy 82
Pass opens at the end of May & closes in November, depending on snowfall.
Ashcroft Ghost Town
Located within the Ashcroft Valley is a nationally registered historic
ghost town called “Ashcroft”. This town was originally founded as a
silver mining camp, but today stands deserted admist soaring peaks and
stunning scenery. Take a guided tour with Aspen Historical Society and
enjoy lunch at the famous Pine Creek Cookhouse while savoring the
majestic views. Backcountry hiking trails are also accessible from this
drive.
Located 11 miles south of Aspen on Castle Creek Road
Guided Tours availble Mid-June through September.
For more information on Ashcroft and guided tours, contact the Aspen
Historical Society. t. 970 925 3721
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Aspen Outfitting Company
Aspen’s source for world-class activities since 1969.
For over 45 years, Aspen Outfitting has provided generations
of families the finest fly fishing and shooting-sports in Aspen.
In addition to their thoughtfully curated boutique featuring
numerous local artisans, they are now proud to announce their
newest service, the Adventure Concierge.
Adventure Concierge
With a curated selection of the most popular activities in the
highest quality possible and customizable itineraries, they offer
everything for your summer vacation in Aspen. The activities
available are: horseback riding, hiking, rock climbing, stand-up
paddle boarding, rafting, jeep tours, road & mountain biking,
historical tours, private yoga sessions & cooking classes.
Clay Target & Pistol Shooting
Nestled away in nearby mountains is their privately owned
shooting range where you will find a safe and relaxed place to
learn and practice your aim. Professionally certified instructors
analyze technique and provide proper shooting etiquette making
for an exceptional day in the mountains.
Guided Fly Fishing
Aspen provides a stunning setting of picturesque mountain
streams for anglers of all levels. This year-round sport offers the
finest ‘Gold Medal Water’ where the fish are abundant and the fun
is plentiful. Aspen Outfitting provides the upmost professional
guides that show the way of a true mountain angler.
@aspenoutfittingco #aspenoutfitting #pictureaspen #coloradolive #visitaspen
Epicurean Experiences
Food & Beverage at our Mountainside Manor.
Enjoy epicurean experiences featuring comfort mountain cuisine
with an Art of Catering flare.
Chefs Club
Named one of the 100 best restaurants in the country by Time
Magazine, Aspen’s Chefs Club provides a seasonal, innovative
dinner menu featuring 20 signature dishes from 20 star chefs
including Eric Ripert, Daniel Boulud, Mario Batali and Marcus
Samuelsson. Master Sommelier Jonathan Pullis has curated a
terrific wine list that is not to be missed.
Hours 5:30 - 10:00 PM Reservations Recommended t. 970 429 9581
Shadow Mountain Lounge
We welcome you to our intimate lounge with a roaring fireplace
and live music in the evening paired with hand-crafted cocktails
and light fare. For those looking to book afternoon tea, it is also
served in Shadow Mountain Lounge.
Food Service 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Beverage Service 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM
The Portal @ TQD
A summer pop-up menu by Executive Chef Samir Roonwal that
showcases local cuisine with artistic global flavors. The menu
features blistered shishitos, charred octopus, house-made ricotta,
Thai basil with coriander & pinenuts and an exceptional beef
pastrami with mustard, sauerkraut and Gruyère served on rye.
Be sure to taste some of Chef Carolina Polo’s mouth watering
desserts that are a feast for the eyes and appetite.
Breakfast 7:00 - 11:00 AM
Lunch 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Dinner 5:30 - 10:00 PM
Pool Bar
As you relax poolside, sip on a freshly made margarita and snack
on cuisine from our new bento box themed menu.
Lunch 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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St. Regis Camp Experiences
Summer Family Traditions with Ajax Adventure Camp.
We have partnered with Ajax Adventure Camp on bringing camp
experiences to the whole family! While your child is off having fun
at summer camp you could be enjoying your own adult version of
camp with luxury accomodations, gourmet cuisine and hand-crafted
cocktails. Activities range from white water rafting and horseback
riding to a massage with Remède Spa and hammock lounging with a
view of the Maroon Bells.
While your child is...you could be...
Dreaming in a sleeping bag...
nestled in a custom-made leather sleigh bed by Ralph Lauren.
Eating breakfast in the camp dining hall...
eating breakfast on 400-thread-count linens.
Swimming in a pond...
floating in the pool with a hand-crafted cocktail.
Singing camp songs...
listening to live music in the lobby lounge.
Hiking from activity to activity...
cruising town in a Lexus house car.
Bathing in an outdoor shower under the stars...
soaking in the tub while enjoying a view of the mountains.
Performing skits around the campfire...
reminising the day by the fire pit.
While your child is making memories at summer camp...
you could luxuriating at The St. Regis Aspen Resort.
Day Camp
Choose the length of stay for you and your child(ren)
Drop your child off at day camp then head off to your desired activity.
Reunite late afternoon and enjoy dinner together while exchanging
stories about your adventures.
Customized curated experiences.
Vacations are meant to be filled with customized
experiences leaving indelible memories. Here are
just a few examples of how we recommend living
exquisite while on vacation at our mountain resort.
1. Allow our culinary team to cater a hot breakfast at Maroon Lake before
hiking 11 miles with Alpine Adventure guides to Crested Butte. Then fly
back via helicopter to Aspen, so you can nestle in your down-filled St.
Regis bed for the night.
2. Visit Kemo Sabe to hand-select a custom-made hat for your privately
guided “choice of trip” with Aspen Outfitting. End the day with a
personal après ski, a hand-selected bottle of Pappy Van Winkle, live guitar
performance and cigars.
3. Book a privately catered midnight supper in our Presidential
Suite to experience Executive Chef Samir Roonwal’s Art of Catering
while enjoying a private performance by Jamie Cullum, St. Regis Jazz
Connoisseur. Commission a local artist to paint the timeless evening to
always remember the moment you lived exquisitely in Aspen.
4. Hike Mt. Elbert, Colorado’s tallest 14,ooo foot mountain (14er), with
a private guide from Aspen Outfitting. Upon summiting the mountain,
enjoy a gourmet picnic prepared by our culinary team ending with a
champage sabering before descending the mountain. Meanwhile, a video
production company is filming footage of the entire expedition.
Sleep Away Camp
5. Hire a personal shopper to bring a collection of jewelry, shoes &
clothing to your suite to choose from for your “Travel the world food
tour” of the world-renown Aspen restaurants. Sample cuisine from
France, Italy, Latin America, the Mediterranean, Japan, and ColoradoAmerican cuisine where you will taste a beverage and small plate of each
restaurant’s most iconic dish. End the evening with a private dessert
tasting by Pastry Chef Carolina Polo with a glass of dessert wine or
espresso martini made with our local Rock Canyon Coffee.
Package available June 1st till the last summer camp of 2017.
Review Ajax Adventure Camp’s website for additional details on the day and sleep
away camps. ajaxadventurecamp.com
Visit the concierge to create one of these or a customized experience for your stay.
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Travel to Aspen as a family then spend a week apart.
Drop your child off at sleep away camp past Ruedi Reservoir for a week
in the woods while you luxuriate here at our mountainside manor. At
the end of the week reunite and share your favorite memories made.
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Astor Legacy
The St. Regis legacy provides great insight into the
early 20th century history where the Astor’s were
highly influential within the society of the NY 400,
and created new expectations for hotels and travelers.
Today, The St. Regis features a tradition of impeccable
service, innovation & style around the world in the
collection of 61 hotels.
Aspen’s heritage is a unique mix of Ute Indians, silver
mining, farming & ranching, and contemporary Aspen
known for the extreme summer and winter sports with
a buzzing cultural vibe.
Aspen Historical Society
Aspen’s Roots
1080 Ute Indians were expected to utilize this land for nearly 800
The St. Regis Story
1880 Caroline Astor, mother of John Jacob Astor IV, created the covet-
years before being driven out. They found this area to be rich in hunting,
fishing and an ideal summer camp.
ed rituals that endure at St. Regis today: midnight suppers and afternoon tea to name a few.
1879 Prospectors discovered silver in the valley and named the area
1904 Colonel John Jacob Astor IV broke ground for the first St. Regis
Hotel on the corner of 5th Avenue and 55th Street in New York City.
While visiting family on Lake St. Regis in the Adirondacks, John’s niece,
Helena, recommended he name his new hotel “St. Regis”. Signifying
their family getaways to the lake, which was conveniently named after a
French Monk who was known for his hospitality to travelers.
1905 St. Regis NYC opened their doors standing at 19 stories high, and
was now the tallest hotel in NYC. The hotel was described as the most
lavaishly furnished and finely appointed hotel in the world, boasting
Louis XV furniture from France, marble floors and hallways, Waterford
crystal chandeliers, rare wood paneling and antique tapestries and rugs.
The hotel was revolutionary and iconic in everyway.
Ute City, which we know as Aspen today.
1880 Ute Indians are forced out of Colorado by settlers into the
Northeast region of Utah known as Fort Duchesne.
1887 Aspen grew to the third largest city in Colorado due to the arrival
of two railroads and saw great prosperity in the silver mining of onesixth of the United States.
1893 The U.S. Government repealed the Sherman Silver Purchase
Act bringing the silver mining to an abrupt halt causing Aspen’s great
prospertiy to plunge into a 50-year depression also known as the “Quiet
Years” where ranching and farming ruled the valley.
1930 Commercial skiing presented itself as an economic hope but
1912 After helping his pregnant wife and nurse into a lifeboat, John
Jacob Astor IV sadly pershied on the sinking of the Titanic on April 15.
World War II intervened and The U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division
moved in for training during the war.
1934 The iconic Bloody Mary cocktail is created by head bartender,
1946 With vision from the returning vetrans who saw the potential for
Pernand Petiot, at The St. Regis New York.
a ski industry, Aspen completed the world’s longest chairlift.
1966 When acquired by ITT Sheraton Corporation there was a
1949 Goethe Bicentennial assisted Aspen to be known for it’s vast culture. The “Aspen Idea” is still commonly known in town through many
local institutions & non-profits.
popular late dinner and dancing club outfitted in Tiffany’s furnishings,
Maisonette, that attracted a legion of celebrities, statesman & world
figures. Guests such as Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Alfred Hitchcock
and the Apollo 14 astronauts were spotted in the club.
1988 Hotel declared a designated landmark by the New York City
Landmarks Preservation Commission.
1999 Starwood Hotels & Resorts acquires The St. Regis New York and
begins expanding the legacy by lauching five new St. Regis hotels, Aspen
being one of them.
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History of Aspen
1950 FIS World Ski Championships were held in Aspen solidifying it’s
reputation as a world-class ski resort.
For more information or to book a walking tour please contact
the Aspen Historical Society.
t. 970 925 3721
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Colorado Wildflowers
Colorado is known for having colorful wildflowers during the
summertime. It has been said there have been 733 types of wildflowers
on record. Pictured below are six of the most common types of
wildflowers that you may see on your hikes or excursions.
Show us what you find on your adventure and include
#stregiswildflowers in your post.
Blue Columbine
CO State Flower
Sego Lily
Split Leaf Indian
Paintbrush
Willow Herb
Creamy Thistle
Bluebell
Tracks & Creatures
Wildlife is abundant in the Rocky Mountains and summertime draws
animals out of their dens to roam. Below are four commonly found foot
prints of animals in the area.
Mountain Lion
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Black Bear
Moose
Mule Deer
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
315 East Dean Street Aspen, Colorado 81611
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