May 2022

Greetings!

As we celebrate this Memorial Day … and as the fight continues in Ukraine … I am profoundly grateful to Americans who have made sacrifices in the name of democracy and Country just as the Ukrainian leaders, citizens and fighters are now doing. While the brutality of the fight is brought home to us every day, thanks to the news media, I can only imagine what it has been like for Americans in the face of war. Some of us have experienced this first hand, personally or with family members. Others, like me, have escaped tragedy and have only participated from the sidelines. And that’s where I am today. Participating from the sidelines.

In a way, it makes me more anxious because it feels like there’s so little I can do. However, today in the Newsletter, I offer a profound “thank you” to American service men and women who have fought and died to keep us safe in a free democracy. We honor your service and sacrifice. To share a favorite quote:

“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

With gratitude,

Immaculate Home in Aspen Glen

59 River's Bend, Carbondale

Asking $4,500,000

4 bedrooms | 3 full baths, 3 half baths | 5,705 sq. ft. | 1.185 acres

A luxurious mountain home in a park-like setting in Aspen Glen with majestic Mt. Sopris and golf course views. Backyard patio, with a built-in grill and outdoor hot tub, overlooks the 15th fairway and pond. Inside, vaulted ceilings and dark wood accents reflect gracious warmth and updated old-world charm. Main level features the Great Room with a bay-window nook for the piano or office, Dining Room with dead-on Mt Sopris views, gourmet kitchen with spacious family room and breakfast area and Master Bedroom suite with his and her closets. An open stairway to the upper level delivers you to three comfortable bedrooms and two baths. The lower level includes a library, wine room, billiards room with walk-out patio access to the patio and backyard. 3 car garage includes a work bench and ample room for all your mountain toys. Sited on 2 combined lots totaling 1.185 acres, this beautiful home provides privacy and comfort. Aspen Glen Club membership (optional) offers private access to the Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II golf course, fitness center/classes, pool and tennis/pickelball courts. Or wade/fish the 2.5 miles of Gold Medal Roaring Fork River; bike/hike the Rio Grande trail at the entrance to this welcoming, gated community; enjoy world class skiing, music and shopping in Aspen; and Whole Foods is 12 minutes away! Aspen and Eagle/Vail airports provide in/out access to "summer camp year round." Move-in ready and partially furnished.

Celebrating a Successful Fundraiser on Behalf of the Women of ASSIR

Two years ago, my colleague Sara Kurz and I started a women's group in our company, called the Women off ASSIR. We meet virtually once a month and last fall decided to expand our efforts to the local community.

On April 27th, the Women of ASSIR hosted a cocktail hour fundraising event at the Old Thompson Barn in RVR to honor 3 local non-profits: Aspen Valley Land Trust, the Advocate Safe House Project and the Aspen Hope Center. We are so pleased with the funds that were raised and appreciate all those involved. Cheers to a wonderful evening supporting our community!


WE-CYCLE Sponsorship

The community e-bikes have arrived! Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty is proud to be a community sponsor of our local bikeshare We-Cycle. We-Cycle services 5 communities - Aspen, Basalt, El Jebel, Willits, and Snowmass Village. We are exclusively sponsoring the newest and largest fleet of e-bikes We-Cycle has ever offered. The bikes will be out and available for use through the fall.

We are invested in preserving our beloved Valley through sustainable, environmentally conscious transportation. Biking reduces the environmental impact of carbon-fueled transportation. We-Cycle uses solar charging e-bikeshare stations to charge e-bikes, which means We-Cycle e-bike charging is completely renewable. It’s powered by the Colorado sun and reduces local pollution, traffic, and carbon emissions.

(Every ride is free for the first 30 minutes). WE-cycle offers freedom and independence for getting around town. No parking fees and saves time. We’ve got significant and well-defined bike lanes and routes that make it easy.

Sign up on the app Transit or at we-cycle.org.

WE-cycle is here to help you get rolling: 970.205.9222

Sara Kurz