Park City Mountain to stay open until April 17th!
Great news for locals! Get out there and enjoy the great snow and great Spring weather.
HEATHER FELDMAN, EQUITY REAL ESTATE LUXURY GROUP PARK CITY 435-731-0803
Showing posts with label resort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label resort. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Use a Buyer's Agent? Why would you NOT use a Buyer's agent?
Why not use a Buyer's Agent? Would you use the other guy's attorney in a court proceeding? I think not!
I know, I harp on this now and again, but I just can't wrap my mind around it. Why are people afraid of enlisting the help of a Buyer's Agent? Let's look at a list of some of the duties we deliver to you, the Buyer:
As Agents for the buyer, the Buyer's agent and the Broker have fiduciary duties to the buyer that include loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure and reasonable care.
Hmmm, sounds like a win-win for a Buyer, right? Well, then explain why some Buyers, when looking to buy a home will only work with the Seller's agent? They drive around and call off of the signs, and yes, some of those calls have come to me, and they think they are doing what is in their best interest.
That Seller's agent represents the Seller. Their job is to look out for their Seller, not you the unrepresented Buyer. Now, that does not mean they will be dishonest, it just means they are working to benefit their client, not you. That seller will still pay the agreed upon commission, they will just be paying it all to their agent instead of splitting it with your agent. You know, the seller pays both the Buyer's and the Seller's agent.
Oh, I get it - Buyers think they can get a better deal by working with the Seller's agent. Sometimes that is true. If the seller's agent and their broker both agree to take a lesser commission, then in theory the Buyer could get a better price. How much are you really saving? 2%? You might have been able to save that and more by having an agent look out for you and your interests. Do you think that Seller's agent is going to work hard to provide you all of the comps and educate you on the area and what this home should really sell for? Maybe. Maybe not. Remember, they aren't representing you.
What about limited or dual agency? Sure, it happens. But, know that it is limited. The agent has fiduciary duties to both the Seller and Buyer. The agent cannot provide both Buyer and Seller undivided loyalty, full confidentiality and full disclosure . For example - being limited or dual, the agent may not disclose to either party any information likely to weaken the bargaining position of the other - like the highest price the buyer will offer, or the lowest price seller will take. It' s kind of like going to court and having the other attorney represent you too. Can't imagine doing that! Yet, with the largest purchase most people will make, they trust that the other agent will do them right.
In Park City Utah, I am your Buyer's Agent
Heather Feldman
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
435-731-0803
I know, I harp on this now and again, but I just can't wrap my mind around it. Why are people afraid of enlisting the help of a Buyer's Agent? Let's look at a list of some of the duties we deliver to you, the Buyer:
As Agents for the buyer, the Buyer's agent and the Broker have fiduciary duties to the buyer that include loyalty, confidentiality, full disclosure and reasonable care.
Hmmm, sounds like a win-win for a Buyer, right? Well, then explain why some Buyers, when looking to buy a home will only work with the Seller's agent? They drive around and call off of the signs, and yes, some of those calls have come to me, and they think they are doing what is in their best interest.
That Seller's agent represents the Seller. Their job is to look out for their Seller, not you the unrepresented Buyer. Now, that does not mean they will be dishonest, it just means they are working to benefit their client, not you. That seller will still pay the agreed upon commission, they will just be paying it all to their agent instead of splitting it with your agent. You know, the seller pays both the Buyer's and the Seller's agent.
Oh, I get it - Buyers think they can get a better deal by working with the Seller's agent. Sometimes that is true. If the seller's agent and their broker both agree to take a lesser commission, then in theory the Buyer could get a better price. How much are you really saving? 2%? You might have been able to save that and more by having an agent look out for you and your interests. Do you think that Seller's agent is going to work hard to provide you all of the comps and educate you on the area and what this home should really sell for? Maybe. Maybe not. Remember, they aren't representing you.
What about limited or dual agency? Sure, it happens. But, know that it is limited. The agent has fiduciary duties to both the Seller and Buyer. The agent cannot provide both Buyer and Seller undivided loyalty, full confidentiality and full disclosure . For example - being limited or dual, the agent may not disclose to either party any information likely to weaken the bargaining position of the other - like the highest price the buyer will offer, or the lowest price seller will take. It' s kind of like going to court and having the other attorney represent you too. Can't imagine doing that! Yet, with the largest purchase most people will make, they trust that the other agent will do them right.
In Park City Utah, I am your Buyer's Agent
Heather Feldman
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
435-731-0803
Monday, March 7, 2011
Local Park City ski video
The Prospector's arts program produced the following video to promote Park City.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQX2ic_wL-Y
What are your thoughts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQX2ic_wL-Y
What are your thoughts?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Park City and Deer Valley President's week lodging still available
Waited to book your Park City or Deer Valley ski condo for President's week?
That's OK. Check out the properties below that still have availability.
Lower Deer Valley "Daystar" condo 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, inlcudes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/251679
Lower Deer Valley "Pinnacle" condo, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 8-10, Includes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/254037
Lower Deer Valley "Nordic Village home, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths sleeps 8-12, Includes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/150131
Ski properties with some President's week availability:
Empire Pass "Shooting Star" condo Ski-in, Ski-out, sleeps 9 Includes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/147043
Lower Deer Valley "Fawngrove" condo, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4-6, Includes "Dinner on Us"
VRBO.com/265217
That's OK. Check out the properties below that still have availability.
Lower Deer Valley "Daystar" condo 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, inlcudes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/251679
Lower Deer Valley "Pinnacle" condo, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 8-10, Includes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/254037
Lower Deer Valley "Nordic Village home, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths sleeps 8-12, Includes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/150131
Ski properties with some President's week availability:
Empire Pass "Shooting Star" condo Ski-in, Ski-out, sleeps 9 Includes "Dinner on Us"
www.VRBO.com/147043
Lower Deer Valley "Fawngrove" condo, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4-6, Includes "Dinner on Us"
VRBO.com/265217
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Park City Mountain $25 lift tickets! Benefit for The Peace House
OMG!
Park City Mountain is doing a great thing. They are offering $25 lift tickets to everyone to benefit The Peace House in Park City http://www.peacehouse.org/ . Please note the dates the tickets are valid - Nov 20 to December 19.
Peace House is the beneficiary of Park City Mountain Resort's "Benefit Days" lift tickets. Lift tickets are only $25...and all sales go directly to Peace House! The tickets are valid Opening Day (scheduled for November 20) to December 19. Peace House will NOT be directly selling the lift tickets. Rather, lift tickets are available at the following locations:
Cole Sport (Park Avenue location)
Jans
Zions Resort Bank (both Park City locations)
The Sports Den (located in Salt Lake City)
Lift ticket quantities are limited...once they are gone...that's it!
Park City Mountain is doing a great thing. They are offering $25 lift tickets to everyone to benefit The Peace House in Park City http://www.peacehouse.org/ . Please note the dates the tickets are valid - Nov 20 to December 19.
Peace House is the beneficiary of Park City Mountain Resort's "Benefit Days" lift tickets. Lift tickets are only $25...and all sales go directly to Peace House! The tickets are valid Opening Day (scheduled for November 20) to December 19. Peace House will NOT be directly selling the lift tickets. Rather, lift tickets are available at the following locations:
Cole Sport (Park Avenue location)
Jans
Zions Resort Bank (both Park City locations)
The Sports Den (located in Salt Lake City)
Lift ticket quantities are limited...once they are gone...that's it!
Park City Mountain to open Saturday Nov 20, 2010!
Wow, it is that time again! Park City Mountain is opening this Saturday. Who will be on the slopes? Unless I am showing property, I will be there. Not tons of snow yet, but it will come. Payday and First Time and Three Kings lifts will be running.Only a few runs will be open, but hey, it is skiing before Thanksgiving - no complaining here!
As quoted from the ParkRecord:
PCMR prepares to open
Park City Mountain Resort is scheduled to open Saturday, Nov. 20. The PayDay, First Run and Three Kings lifts (with Three Kings providing access to the terrain park) will be open, with remaining lifts opening as snow conditions allow. Discounted early season lift tickets are:$55 for full day, $45 for half day for adults ages 13 and up. $35 for full day, $25 for half day for kids ages 7-12,. Children age six and under ski for free with a paying adult. The lifts will begin turning at 9 a.m.For more information go to www.parkcitymountain.com -Christopher Kamrani
As quoted from the ParkRecord:
PCMR prepares to open
Park City Mountain Resort is scheduled to open Saturday, Nov. 20. The PayDay, First Run and Three Kings lifts (with Three Kings providing access to the terrain park) will be open, with remaining lifts opening as snow conditions allow. Discounted early season lift tickets are:$55 for full day, $45 for half day for adults ages 13 and up. $35 for full day, $25 for half day for kids ages 7-12,. Children age six and under ski for free with a paying adult. The lifts will begin turning at 9 a.m.For more information go to www.parkcitymountain.com -Christopher Kamrani
Thursday, November 4, 2010
PARK CITY OLD TOWN CHALET FOR SALE
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
What message is your FOR SALE sign sending part 2
As you may have read in part 1 of this subject, "Price Reduced" riders on a For Sale sign can send the wrong message to potential buyers. Ok, that being said, what about a "Sale Pending" sign rider?
Does it tell a potential buyer to drive on by and not even consider your home? What if the sale fails? Not so unusual these days with financing tough to come by.
Potential buyers may have dismissed this home and may not come back. Nobody likes to fall in love with a home they ultimately cannot have. The opportunity is lost. Others may be thrilled it is available again, but will they wonder what happened? Will they believe what the listing agent tells them about why it fell out or will they wonder if there was a problem with the home?
Any thoughts?
Does it tell a potential buyer to drive on by and not even consider your home? What if the sale fails? Not so unusual these days with financing tough to come by.
Potential buyers may have dismissed this home and may not come back. Nobody likes to fall in love with a home they ultimately cannot have. The opportunity is lost. Others may be thrilled it is available again, but will they wonder what happened? Will they believe what the listing agent tells them about why it fell out or will they wonder if there was a problem with the home?
Any thoughts?
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Canyons gondola and Heated chair lift progress
Quick update today... The Canyons gondola tower is in place! No sign of the heated Orange Bubble lift yet, although I was told it will originate from the exact point where the gondola used to be - right near the Grand Summit Hotel. The pictures may look a bit fuzzy - it was snowing and the wind was blowing.
With all of the improvements happening at The Canyons, now is a great time to grab a ski condo at Silverado, Red Pine, Hidden Creek, Escala or the Waldorf Astoria before everyone else figures out what a great resort this is.
Click on this link to see some great properties available right now at The Canyons:
http://parkcityhousehunters.pcmls.com/?r=971323265&id=3135313830.255
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
435-731-0803
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
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| Old Gondola location and skeleton |
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| New gondola posts |
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Click on this link to see some great properties available right now at The Canyons:
http://parkcityhousehunters.pcmls.com/?r=971323265&id=3135313830.255
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
435-731-0803
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Canyons improvements will be ready for opening day!
Great News! It appears the improvements at The Canyons will be ready in time for opening day. See the link to the Parkrecord article below featuring a press conference with Todd Burnette, VP of Marketing at The Canyons.
Looks like the new heated lift , Orange Bubble Express will have 2 drop spots - the first appears to drop near Lookout Cabin, the second up near Sun Peak Express lift. I wonder if they have plans for nighttime and summer dining at Lookout Cabin? I would go. Food is great, the view off the outdoor deck is to die for - a great deck for summer weddings and parties.
For all of you that have skied the right side of The Canyons - Upper Boa, Kestrel, Rendevous Ridge or if you take the runs off of Doc's - Thunder Road, Diablo, Badlands- (some of my faves), the problem always was getting to the base from there. It appears they have not yet solved this.
You get to the bottom and have to take a rope tow ( indicated on the map as a surface lift) then hoof it to the base of the gondola. The rope tow is still showing - it is called Rip Cord on the map. I have called it many things, but never Rip Cord! We can only hope they have altered the terrain to eliminate the uphill walk. Now that the gondola has moved, we may be able to ski once we leave the rope tow. Check back for updates!
Check out the link to the Canyons trail map below.
http://thecanyons.com/trail_maps.html
Parkrecord article about The Canyons:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16409574?source=most_viewed
Looks like the new heated lift , Orange Bubble Express will have 2 drop spots - the first appears to drop near Lookout Cabin, the second up near Sun Peak Express lift. I wonder if they have plans for nighttime and summer dining at Lookout Cabin? I would go. Food is great, the view off the outdoor deck is to die for - a great deck for summer weddings and parties.
For all of you that have skied the right side of The Canyons - Upper Boa, Kestrel, Rendevous Ridge or if you take the runs off of Doc's - Thunder Road, Diablo, Badlands- (some of my faves), the problem always was getting to the base from there. It appears they have not yet solved this.
You get to the bottom and have to take a rope tow ( indicated on the map as a surface lift) then hoof it to the base of the gondola. The rope tow is still showing - it is called Rip Cord on the map. I have called it many things, but never Rip Cord! We can only hope they have altered the terrain to eliminate the uphill walk. Now that the gondola has moved, we may be able to ski once we leave the rope tow. Check back for updates!
Check out the link to the Canyons trail map below.
http://thecanyons.com/trail_maps.html
Parkrecord article about The Canyons:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16409574?source=most_viewed
Monday, October 25, 2010
Is it Winter or is it Fall?
As promised I have a few pictures of Park City's first snowfall this season. Last night as I fell asleep it was blowing and raining. I woke up to plenty of fresh powdery snow! I live at about 6500 ft and I got about 3-4 inches.
Park City Mountain , Deer Valley and The Canyons are not yet showing any totals and when I called them they did not have any measurements. Bummer!
Well, we know it is not quite skiiable yet, but if you are a ski fanatic you want to know NOW!!
This one was taken just a few minutes ago at about 3:00 pm mountain time. How gorgeous the bright yellow trees are against the snow.
Park City Mountain , Deer Valley and The Canyons are not yet showing any totals and when I called them they did not have any measurements. Bummer!
Well, we know it is not quite skiiable yet, but if you are a ski fanatic you want to know NOW!!
Check out the snow on my hot tub!
This picture was taken about 7:30 or 8:00 this morning
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Snow on the Mountains in Park City!
I woke up today and viola - snow on the mountains. Time to start thinking about skiing Park City! We are supposed to get up to 2 feet of snow by Wednesday. I will post some pics as soon as the snow fog lifts.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Is there a perfect home?
A client I am working with is considering a home here in Park City that is technically new, but has sat unattended for 1.5 years.
He brought a "builder" friend to look at a home he is considering. They looked at the outside only, and the friend had quite a few things to say about this particular home. He pointed out several maintenance issues - or lack of maintenance on the exterior of this home. He told his friend he would not even pay an amount that is $100K under what the buyer is willing to pay for this home. Clearly this "builder" friend does not know the Park City market. At the price range this home is in, pretty much everything needs a bit of work if not a complete gutting.
Sure, the elements do some damage here and all homes need maintenance. That does not mean the home is necessarily in bad shape. Does this "builder" guy think he is doing his friend a favor? Is there a home that is perfect? Don't le him look at a 20 year old home! THERE WILL BE NOTHING RIGHT ABOUT IT!
One of the things the Due Diligence time frame is for is to figure out what condition the home is in. A licensed inspector comes to the home, looks at everything that can effect the functioning of the home. With the list the inspector provides we can ask the seller to address the items. The inspector is an unbiased party - not trying to impress his friend with his knowledge. The buyer can then decide whether to purchase with their eyes wide open.
He brought a "builder" friend to look at a home he is considering. They looked at the outside only, and the friend had quite a few things to say about this particular home. He pointed out several maintenance issues - or lack of maintenance on the exterior of this home. He told his friend he would not even pay an amount that is $100K under what the buyer is willing to pay for this home. Clearly this "builder" friend does not know the Park City market. At the price range this home is in, pretty much everything needs a bit of work if not a complete gutting.
Sure, the elements do some damage here and all homes need maintenance. That does not mean the home is necessarily in bad shape. Does this "builder" guy think he is doing his friend a favor? Is there a home that is perfect? Don't le him look at a 20 year old home! THERE WILL BE NOTHING RIGHT ABOUT IT!
One of the things the Due Diligence time frame is for is to figure out what condition the home is in. A licensed inspector comes to the home, looks at everything that can effect the functioning of the home. With the list the inspector provides we can ask the seller to address the items. The inspector is an unbiased party - not trying to impress his friend with his knowledge. The buyer can then decide whether to purchase with their eyes wide open.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Best outdoor Fall lunch spot in Park City and Deer Valley
How fabulous is my life that I can head off to the St. Regis Deer Valley for a business lunch?
The day was just like you read about in books - clear skies, crisp cool air and beautiful. The Aspen trees are still golden in color and are stunning against the evergreens. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the now bare ski runs. We were the only ones out there. It was peaceful.
As always the food at the St. Regis was delicious. Two of us had the shrimp salad with avocado, mixed greens and a beurre blanc for a dressing. I am not a salad lover, but it was pretty awesome. One of us had the butternut squash soup and the goat cheese fondue appetizer. I could have been happy just sipping the goat cheese! It was to die for. Grapes, beets and bread to dip. Ahhhh. Life is good.
Every meal we have had at the St. Regis has been fabulous. Atmosphere and good food. Yum.
The day was just like you read about in books - clear skies, crisp cool air and beautiful. The Aspen trees are still golden in color and are stunning against the evergreens. We sat outside on the deck overlooking the now bare ski runs. We were the only ones out there. It was peaceful.
As always the food at the St. Regis was delicious. Two of us had the shrimp salad with avocado, mixed greens and a beurre blanc for a dressing. I am not a salad lover, but it was pretty awesome. One of us had the butternut squash soup and the goat cheese fondue appetizer. I could have been happy just sipping the goat cheese! It was to die for. Grapes, beets and bread to dip. Ahhhh. Life is good.
Every meal we have had at the St. Regis has been fabulous. Atmosphere and good food. Yum.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Park City's foreclosures
I have been given the assignment by some of my buyers to find them a screaming deal on a bank owned or short sale property here in Park City.
I make sure I am out looking at pretty much every home that is available so I am already prepared when I start working with a buyer. What I find to be the most frustrating is the lack of choices within the pricing criteria I am given. Here I have willing buyers and there is not much to choose from when it comes to bank owned properties.
Some of the short sales can be good deals, but the typical story is most buyers don't want to wait the long time frames required to buy these properties. I counsel my buyers that these can take a long time and 9 times out of 10 buyers move on. It is tough to put your life on hold hoping the bank will respond to the offer, hoping the bank's other divisions won't foreclose before the short sale division approves the offer. Gotta be flexible to buy a short sale!
Anyway, I suppose it is a testament to the strength of Park City's economy that we don't have a bunch of bank owned homes sitting around. Those that come up are scooped up quickly. With buyers that are not based here in Park City, it is tough to get them to make a decision long distance quickly enough. Now with foreclosures coming to a halt it ought to be even more interesting.
For help finding a great home or condo here in Park City, call me at 435-731-0803
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
I make sure I am out looking at pretty much every home that is available so I am already prepared when I start working with a buyer. What I find to be the most frustrating is the lack of choices within the pricing criteria I am given. Here I have willing buyers and there is not much to choose from when it comes to bank owned properties.
Some of the short sales can be good deals, but the typical story is most buyers don't want to wait the long time frames required to buy these properties. I counsel my buyers that these can take a long time and 9 times out of 10 buyers move on. It is tough to put your life on hold hoping the bank will respond to the offer, hoping the bank's other divisions won't foreclose before the short sale division approves the offer. Gotta be flexible to buy a short sale!
Anyway, I suppose it is a testament to the strength of Park City's economy that we don't have a bunch of bank owned homes sitting around. Those that come up are scooped up quickly. With buyers that are not based here in Park City, it is tough to get them to make a decision long distance quickly enough. Now with foreclosures coming to a halt it ought to be even more interesting.
For help finding a great home or condo here in Park City, call me at 435-731-0803
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City
heather@parkcityhousehunters.com
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Park City Ski Home available for Sale
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The Canyons Gondola and Beach progress pictures
Showing property at The Canyons yesterday - again. Westgate whole ownership condos and Silverado whole ownership condos. Both at great prices.
This time I took pics. Not great pics, but good enough to see the progress of the 2 biggest changes at The Canyons.
This time I took pics. Not great pics, but good enough to see the progress of the 2 biggest changes at The Canyons.
The new Gondola towers are under construction. We decided the only way the new Gondola path will work is for it to make a turn at this new tower to the new base. We'll see...
The new Gondola base and Beach. The concrete footings have been in for a while, but now they are preparing the area for the beach and placement of the new Gondola base. Still no sign of the heated domed chair. On my next hike from Sun Peak area I will check out the far side of The Canyons to see if anything is completed. Check back for updates!
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams RE
435-731-0803
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Canyons Golf Course Official Ground Breaking
Finally! It has been at least 10 years in the making. Way back in 2003 I heard about this golf course in Park City at The Canyons for the first time. My husband writes for Golf Vacations Magazine golfvacationsmag.com and was invited to Park City to write an article about the soon to be Canyons Golf Course. Well, as you can guess the golf course was delayed, and delayed and delayed.
If you wish to take a look at all of the history, infighting and drama go to parkrecord.com and search for The Canyons Golf Course. It will read like a soap opera. I knew Talisker would get the job done. All those years of waiting and poof! Talisker buys the resort, golf course goes in.
From a Real Estate point of view, homeowners and Realtors alike have been waiting for this golf course to happen. Just the fact the golf course is official should get some buyers off the fence and feeling like they are getting in at a great time - before the rest of the world figures out The Canyons is a four season fabulous resort. Prices are great and the golf course will increase summer traffic.
Speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday morning, Canyons Managing Director Mike Goar said he expects golfers to begin playing the course in 2013.
"Technically, the golf course construction is underway and will be underway in earnest next spring," Goar said. "It's been a long time coming, a lot of hard work by a lot of people."
To view the Park Record article click below:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16136010?source=most_viewed
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City Real Estate
435-731-0803
Heather@ParkCityHouseHunters.com
If you wish to take a look at all of the history, infighting and drama go to parkrecord.com and search for The Canyons Golf Course. It will read like a soap opera. I knew Talisker would get the job done. All those years of waiting and poof! Talisker buys the resort, golf course goes in.
From a Real Estate point of view, homeowners and Realtors alike have been waiting for this golf course to happen. Just the fact the golf course is official should get some buyers off the fence and feeling like they are getting in at a great time - before the rest of the world figures out The Canyons is a four season fabulous resort. Prices are great and the golf course will increase summer traffic.
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To see a few great deals at the Canyons, click below:
Many of these are ski-in, ski-out and easy to rent when not in use.
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Speaking at a groundbreaking event Tuesday morning, Canyons Managing Director Mike Goar said he expects golfers to begin playing the course in 2013.
"Technically, the golf course construction is underway and will be underway in earnest next spring," Goar said. "It's been a long time coming, a lot of hard work by a lot of people."
To view the Park Record article click below:
http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_16136010?source=most_viewed
Heather Feldman
Keller Williams Park City Real Estate
435-731-0803
Heather@ParkCityHouseHunters.com
Thursday, September 16, 2010
High West Distillery in Park City and my favorite whiskey drink
I finally did it. I played tourist yesterday and took the High West Distillery tour here in Park City. It was great! I am already a big fan of High West's Rendezvous Rye, but I took the opportunity to check out the other varieties.
Terry was our tour guide and he did a wonderful job of giving us the low down on how whiskey, rye and vodka are made.Very complicated process. They use local Utah ingredients - that's good. Terry took us through the process, but it is already gone from the brain. I guess the most important thing is it tastes great.
They make their spirits in small batches so every one will taste slightly different, unlike the big mass produced ones where they all taste the same.
I have already consumed several bottles of the Rendezvous Rye since it appeared on the scene in 2007, but I think I have found a new, more expensive love - Rocky Mountain Rye 16 year old. Here is what they say about it:
Terry was our tour guide and he did a wonderful job of giving us the low down on how whiskey, rye and vodka are made.Very complicated process. They use local Utah ingredients - that's good. Terry took us through the process, but it is already gone from the brain. I guess the most important thing is it tastes great.
They make their spirits in small batches so every one will taste slightly different, unlike the big mass produced ones where they all taste the same.
I have already consumed several bottles of the Rendezvous Rye since it appeared on the scene in 2007, but I think I have found a new, more expensive love - Rocky Mountain Rye 16 year old. Here is what they say about it:
Because of its unusually high rye mashbill compared to other older rye whiskies, Rocky Mountain Rye 16 Year Old is the rye-est rye sipping whiskey you’ll ever taste. We’ve only got 173 barrels of it. So experience this very unusual rye whiskey now—before it’s all gone
I say it is pretty darn good.
Our tour concluded with viewing the rest of the Park City property which consists of the old Livery and Garage - my favorite side and the restaurant side where they only serve dinner in small intimate rooms.
Next time in Park City, take the tour. After all, it is the only distillery you can ski-in and ski out of.
My favorite High West drink: Lemonade, Rendezvous Rye with a bit of ginger. Excellent!
LaCroix Interview on the Park City Mountain Morning Show
In this video you will see mu husband, Larry touting LaCroix water on Park City TV's Mountain Morning show. My favorite flavors are Orange and Grapefruit.
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