Deer Valley had great skiing over President’s weekend and through the 21st. There were two wonderful powder days at Deer Valley and four fantastic sunny days when the weather was warm enough to be comfortable while skiing; but cold enough to keep the snow for almost perfect skiing. Deer Valley hit the century by making the 100 inch snow base that week.
A few simple precautions can reduce your vulnerability to burglary or vandalism while you are away from home, whether you leave for a few days or for an extended period.
It is a good idea to make your house appear to be occupied. If you are away overnight, leave a few lights burning. When you plan to be away for an extended time, you should consider buying an automatic timer that will turn your lights on and off at preset intervals. Don't let newspapers, mail, or other deliveries pile up at your front door. Let your next-door neighbors know you will be away and ask them to keep an eye on your house. You can also ask the police to drive by and check your home periodically. Be sure to lock your windows and double lock the doors before you leave. These precautions will contribute to your peace of mind and help you relax and enjoy your travels.
For rock solid advice on buying or selling real estate, call Craig Reece at 435-647-8017 or toll free at 1-800-553-4666.
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Shooting Star located at The Village @ Empire Pass, adjacent to the Empire Club & Silver Strike ski lift. This 3rd floor, 2 bd/2.5 ba unit has fantastic ski slope and mountain views, hardwood floors, and chef’s kitchen. Built in plasma TV and home theater surround sound system, designer furnishings and owner upgrade to the Talisker Club make this a great value! Patterned after grand lodges of our nation’s National Parks, this building has a welcoming lobby, underground heated parking, ski locker room, elevator and common area spa.
Offered fully furnished at $1,499,000
Talisker Club members have access to all amenities, regardless of which community they reside in. Tuhaye is home to Talisker Club Park, complete with five clubhouses designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects. These clubhouses have spa and fitness facilities, café, Member Services, Wildstar Rangers Cabin (kid’s camp), pool with waterslide and golf center. Empire Pass hosts the stunning Talisker Tower, designed by Hart Howerton, with casual dining area, fitness center, all-season pool, Wildstar Rangers Room, outdoor terrace and fire pit. Red Cloud gives members a unique dining experience at Red Cloud Cabin with cozy cottage seating, expansive outdoor deck and menu with hot-off-the-grill items. Other Talisker amenities include the Angler’s Cabin – 7 ½ miles of private fly fishing on the Weber River, and Talisker Outpost – with four seasons of backcountry activities, complete with the Talisker Yurt. Currently in planning stages, Talisker plans to expand the current amenities with Talisker on Main (the company’s first public offering located on historic Main Street, Park City), Hot Creek Restaurant (an on-mountain dining experience for both members and the public, located on the slopes of Deer Valley Resort), Talisker Station (clubhouse for Tuhaye members centered at Deer Valley Resort’s only gondola) and the Golf Clubhouse. Currently boasting just under 400 members, total club membership will be limited to 1,350.
Talisker members enjoy a wide range of Club activities, including: Golf, Spa and fitness centers, Skiing, Water sports, Horseback riding, Mountain biking, Hiking, Fly fishing, Archery, Pool parties, Cooking classes, Children’s camps, Cuisine and Fireside and campfire dinners. In addition, Talisker employs a full-time naturalist and guide for all activities.
The Zagat Restaurant Guide lists the Seafood Buffet in 'America's Top Restaurants.' A favorite of locals and visitors alike, the Seafood Buffet offers a vast array of fresh seafood, including sushi, chilled shellfish, hot seafood appetizers and entrées, along with grilled fowl, pasta and prime rib, plus fabulous homemade desserts. Fine wines and cocktails available. Open during the winter ski season, Monday through Saturday, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free parking is available.
Adults $62, Children $34 (11 years and younger) Deer Valley makes every effort to use only sustainable seafood.
Offering local favorites from the European Alps, in the heart of Deer Valley. Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m., Fireside Dining at Empire Canyon Lodge features four courses served from our stone fireplaces. Visit one fireplace to find our first course of warm Swiss raclette cheese accompanied by steamed new potatoes, house marinated pearl onions, cornichons, cured Italian and Swiss meats, freshly baked baguettes and condiments including house-made mustards and chutneys.
Continue to the next fireplace for simmering stews and fricassées made with hearty Alpine ingredients such as veal, venison, chicken, beef short ribs, quail, wild mushrooms, leeks, roasted tomatoes, root vegetables and fresh herbs. Served with these, are our hand-grated, crisp, buttery potato rösti - a Swiss staple. Here, also find our field green salad tossed with a champagne red onion vinaigrette and served with homemade ciabatta bread. Another fireplace serves leg of lamb, roasted slowly by the fire, brushed with fresh herbs and seasoning, accompanied by dutch oven specialties, polenta or three onion risotto.
At our dessert fireplace, tempt yourself with chocolate, caramel and white chocolate Grand Marnier fondues. Dipping choices include strawberries, bananas, apples, dried apricots, cinnamon pound cake and almond biscotti. A full bar and a fine selection of wines are available as well as specially selected wines and imported beers to complement each course.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides will be available for hire throughout dinner, or consider an adventurous trek to dinner on snowshoes. For more information on these options, please ask the reservation agent at the time of booking.
Access the Empire Canyon Lodge easily by car via Marsac Avenue. Reservations are suggested. Free parking is available.
Adults $52, Children $28 (11 years and younger).
Rated #1 in the Zagat Restaurant Guide! Enjoy an evening of memorable dining in The Mariposa. Deer Valley's premier dining establishment offers a blend of classic and current cuisine, as well as tasting menus which include our Mariposa and vegetarian specialties, with knowledgeable and attentive servers. The wine list has consistently received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and The Mariposa recently won Best Restaurant in Mountain Living's Best of the High Country issue.
The Mariposa is open Tuesday through Sunday, 5:45 to 9 p.m. during the ski season. The Caribou Room, featuring The Mariposa menu, is available for private parties of 13 or more. Free parking is available.
When you own an investment property, your goal is to get the highest monthly rental with the lowest vacancy rate. How can you accomplish this?
Keep your property in good condition while you are trying to rent it and after the tenants move in. A property that looks its best when it is being shown attracts the best tenants. If you work to keep it that way, your tenants are likely to stay around. When something needs to be repaired, be sure the tenants know whom to call to get the job done, and follow up with them to confirm that the repairs were done properly. Arrange for periodic inspections of the property to check for leaking roofs or pipes, termites, mold, defective wiring or malfunctioning appliances. If you are an absentee landlord, hire professionals to keep a close eye on your investment. Consider hiring a reputable property manager who interviews prospective tenants and diligently checks their financial and renting history.
For rock solid advice on buying or selling real estate, call Craig Reece at 435-647-8017 or toll free at 1-800-553-4666.
The skiing at Deer Valley has been great with 3 of the last 5 days being powder days! Deer Valley now has a 86 inch snow base.
The moving van has just pulled away from the home you have sold. You are exhausted from packing all of your household goods, and the last thing you feel like doing is cleaning your home from top to bottom for the new owners. But leaving your home impeccably clean is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth closing. If you are too tired to do the cleaning yourself, calling a professional cleaner will be worth the investment.
Your buyers will do their "walk?through" inspection before the closing to make sure that the functional systems are in working order and that the agreed-upon repairs were made. They will feel reassured about the whole process if they walk into a spotlessly clean house. Moving is always an anxiety- provoking time for both buyer and seller. Handing the buyer a clean home is a cost-effective way to provide for a smooth transition.
For rock solid advice on buying or selling real estate, call Craig Reece at 435-647-8017 or toll free at 1-800-553-4666.
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