Road Tripping to New Heights with Auberge Resorts: Utah + Colorado
We are getting back in our cars and hitting the road again! In case you missed it, last week, our road trip adventure took us through New England, making stops in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine. This week we have the mountains on our mind, and we are heading to Colorado and Utah for the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation.
In Colorado, we are staying at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, and the Madeline Hotel in Telluride. In Utah, The Lodge at Blue Sky awaits! We love the way that each Auberge property highlights what is special about its location. Whether it is the history of the town or the building, the spectacular natural surroundings, or the culture - those unique aspects are carried through to the design and decor, the dining, and the experiences available to guests. Not only are you enjoying the signature luxury of the Auberge brand, but you are being fully immersed into the destination during your entire stay.
The order of this road trip can be customized depending on where you are starting out, but if you have a little extra time, we highly recommend carving out some time to explore Arches National Park in Moab, Utah. This red-rock wonderland features over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks.
Enjoy your journey and stay tuned for the 3rd and final road trip where we will be continuing west to visit the Auberge Resorts in California’s Napa Valley. In the meantime, let’s hit the road!
COLORADO + UTAH
Hotel Jerome, Aspen, Colorado
Hotel Jerome has been the social hub of Aspen since its opening in 1889 at the height of the town’s silver boom. As the only Aspen hotel to survive the silver crash, the long pre-ski-resort winters, and the Depression, the historic hotel has seen cowboys ride through the doors, 10th Mountain Division soldiers gather round over pints after training on the slopes, and Hunter S. Thompson holding court during his run for sheriff. You can’t experience Aspen without experiencing Jerome - and being a part of its storied past. In Aspen, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year. During the winter month, world-class skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding are available on any one of the area’s four mountains. During the warmer months, visitors can opt for 120-plus miles of hiking and biking trails, fly-fishing, golf and more. Hotel Jerome is the perfect year-round home-away-from-home.
Highlights not to miss!
Stand-up paddle board along the Colorado River with the beautiful Rocky Mountains as your backdrop.
Explore the vestiges of Ashcroft, an eerie silver mining ghost town.
Paraglide several thousand feet above Aspen Mountain for altitudes of up to 18,000 feet and incredible aerial views.
Madeline Hotel & Residences, Telluride, Colorado
Avid adventurers and lovers of the great outdoors call Telluride their spiritual home. Surrounded on all sides by 14,000-foot peaks, Madeline Hotel is adventure-central, with ski-in, ski-out access, endless hiking trails, and access to the rugged Colorado backcountry. Enjoy seasonal activities in style, with a Destination Concierge to help prepare your ski gear for a day on Telluride’s renowned slopes, recommend great hiking, arrange guided fly-fishing or jeep tours, or coordinate attendance at one of Telluride’s famous cultural festivals. Unwind at the end of the day with an Alpine-inspired massage in the spa or a swim in the outdoor pool. The place to celebrate at night? M Club, the resort’s signature restaurant.
Highlights not to miss!
Cycle the San Juan Mountains - offering a variety of terrain for all riding abilities!
Enjoy a private multi-course dinner prepared by Chef Mads - the resort’s Michelin-Starred Chef.
Golf with the iconic rockies as your backdrop - Perched at 9,417 feet above sea level, the Telluride Golf Course stands as one of the highest courses in the world.
The Lodge at Blue Sky: Wanship, Utah
The Lodge at Blue Sky is a contemporary luxury resort set on a 3,500-acre ranch near Park City, Utah. Blue Sky is the ultimate outdoor playground offering transformational Western-inspired experiences year-round. The 46 accommodations in Sky House, Earth House and Creek House are designed to mirror the unique aspects of the environment on which they are situated, and offer guests yet another powerful opportunity to reconnect with nature. Guests are invited to slow down and forge meaningful connections with the land, animals and people through a variety of unforgettable experiences. The iconic Auberge Spa invites reconnection with the self through indulgent treatments, yoga and guided meditation. Dining at Blue Sky features organic, locally sourced ingredients with many grown or harvested on-site.
Highlights not to miss!
For a truly elevated experience, enjoy one of the helicopter adventures. This includes heli-fishing, heli-skiing, heli-yoga, heli-hiking, and heli-mountain biking. A helicopter will take you to a higher, more remote destination so that you can truly experience all that Utah’s wilderness has to offer.
Discover your inner-artist with a variety of al fresco art classes.
Visit the High West Distillery for whiskey tastings and tours to learn about the distillation process.
Get in touch with your Cadence Travel Advisor to enjoy the following perks during your stay!
Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
Continental breakfast daily for two guests per bedroom (may vary at each hotel)
$100 USD Resort/hotel credit, to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi
4th night free at Hotel Jerome & Madeline Hotel, and a special wellness retreat promotion at The Lodge at Blue Sky
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