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There is a draw to it, as our Owners and guests know so well: the adventuresome lifestyle filled with travel, adventure, and new experiences.

Whether it's coming to stay with us at one of Timbers Resorts' luxurious, immersive locations, or striking out for parts unknown, there is a thirst among our Owners that does not end at the threshold of their favorite brasserie or spa. It goes on, and discovery is its name.

At Timbers Resorts, we begin each day with the presumption that something new and exciting awaits the seeking mind. And, for Timbers Collection Members, our partners help us make that kind of exploration possible. Let's look at some of the options in our world, ways that you and yours can get the most out of every journey.

  • Butterfield & Robinson: Adventure and immersion is the recipe when it comes B&R's world-travel packages. Our Owners waive fees and accrue special amenities as they set forth on their own bespoke experience crafted specifically for Timbers Resorts.
  • The Italian Concierge: Allow world renown trip-planner Joyce Falcone to curate your itinerary in Italy. This Timbers Collection Members program takes you to Tuscany and beyond.
  • SeaDream Yacht Club: Step aboard waterborne luxury. SeaDream is a 56-stateroom getaway with Owner specials that include spa treatments and invitations to private parties — even exclusive dinners with the captain.
  • Daytona International Speedway: Our Members enjoy high-profile races at Florida's famous auto track in VIP style, with pre-event driver meet-ups and rides in the pace car.
  • Breeder's Cup: Sip and nibble paddock-side as the best horses and jockeys prepare for the world-class racing event of the year. Our Owners join the best of the best for all the action, plus cocktails and championship celebrations.
  • The Atlanta Hawks: Take advantage of access to court-side seats, pregame warm-ups, and complimentary drinks and dinner.
  • Augusta Golf Championship: Or, try competition of a slightly different stripe. One of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the planet invites Timbers Collection Members to not only watch all the daily action on the green, but also to enjoy private accommodations, local transportation, and private home-cooked meals.

The choice of adventures is yours. As always, at Timbers Resorts, we're not only thrilled to host you but also to help you explore new ideas. Embark!

To learn more about Timbers Resorts, please contact us at 800.941.4579 (toll free) or 970.510.6796 (direct) or via email at [email protected].

A Typical Day at Dancing Bear Aspen

Aspen is anything but typical, but when you own a vacation home at Dancing Bear Aspen, a day goes something like this:

8:00am – Good morning! Take in views of snowcapped peaks as you step into your slippers and sip coffee in the kitchen, then head to the rooftop lounge for breakfast made-to-order.

8:30am – Gear up for family ski day. Allow the ski valet to whisk you and all your gear 2 blocks to the gondola at Aspen Mountain.

Noon – Explore fresh corduroy, tree trails and bump runs under classic Colorado bluebird skies, then rendezvous at the Sundeck for lunch with a view.

3:30pm – After your last top-to-bottom on Ajax, Dancing Bear valets pick up your gear while you enjoy apres-ski on the sun-drenched patio at Ajax Tavern. Take a short stroll home to Dancing Bear.

5:00pm – Send the kids to play in the Game Room while you enjoy a soak in one of three rooftop hot tubs. Ahhh...

6:00pm – Stop by the Owners’ reception for a paella cooking demonstration and tasting of Spanish wines led by one of Aspen’s favorite chefs.

7:00pm – The babysitter arrives and gets dinner on for the kids before they head downstairs for movie night in Dancing Bear’s private screening room.

8:00pm – Dinner out. If you opt for steamed mussels and pommes frites at Brexi Brasserie, you won’t even need to put on a coat. Or take a few steps into the heart of downtown and see what Aspen’s legendary restaurants are cooking up tonight.

10:00pm – Cozy up by the fire in your living room and plan tomorrow’s day of off-mountain adventures: tour the exhibits at the new Aspen Art Museum, drop in for a yoga class at O2, or let the concierge arrange an in-residence massage. And don’t worry – if you can’t do it all this time, you’ll back again soon to enjoy effortless ownership at Dancing Bear Aspen.

To learn more about ownership opportunities at Dancing Bear Aspen, please contact us at 855.920.2510 (toll free in the US) or 970.920.2510 (direct) or via email at [email protected].

Mayacama Owner Testimonial

As an Owner within the Timbers Collection, you have the opportunity to experience an effortless vacation at any of our member properties. Read what the Newlands Family has to say about their experience.

Owner Testimonial
by Bill & Kathy Newlands (and children ages 11, 8 and 8)
"Our family had the pleasure of visiting Dancing Bear in Aspen the week of Christmas 2014. What an amazing property! From the perfectly appointed three bedroom flat, to the delicious rooftop breakfasts prepared each day by Luis (a favorite of our children), to the movie and game rooms, it offered both proximity to world class skiing and dining, but also a relaxing atmosphere post skiing. The work-out room, hot tubs on the roof or the steam shower in the master bath also provided ample opportunity to relax from a day away from skiing or after a long day on the slopes. A number of evenings offered wine or food tastings limited to the guests in residence, which assured a social evening without too big a crowd. The short walk to numerous superb restaurants made for a truly wonderful week. As this was our first 'trade a week' experience, we were not entirely sure what to expect. We certainly more than had our expectations met and look forward to trying The Rocks and Esperanza as our next away from home weeks."

Read more about the exclusive benefits and amenities that Timbers Resorts Owners enjoy.

To learn more about membership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact us at 800.941.4579 (toll free) or 970.510.6796 (direct) or via email at [email protected].

An Insider’s Guide To Summer in Aspen

Few people know Aspen better than Owners at Dancing Bear. With an appreciation for life well-lived and a grand sense of adventure, their time in Aspen often goes beyond the classic summer activities: symphonies at the Aspen Music Festival, kids splashing in the Mill Street Fountain, and Saturdays strolling the farmer’s market.

Here are our tips to spending summer in Aspen, inspired by Owners in our private residence club:

Casa Tua – all Dancing Bear Owners are welcomed as members at this private social club and restaurant. Sit on the second floor patio for a perfect birds-eye view of vibrant downtown Aspen, with the brass band playing on Paradise corner, the horse and carriage strolling by and the golden evening glow lighting up Smuggler Mountain.

Aspen Art Museum – the Shegiru Ban-designed building has received much attention since its opening in August 2014. See the building and exhibitions for yourself, making sure to spend some time at SO Café on the third floor, with fresh lunch dishes, espresso and wine, and exceptional views of Aspen Mountain.

Aspen from the Air – paragliding from the top of Aspen Mountain is without a doubt the most exhilarating way to take in views of the valley. Most summer mornings and afternoons, you’ll see a dozen parachutes in the sky, gracefully circling and gently descending. A tandem flight requires no experience, just the desire to soar and the courage to take the first few steps.

West Maroon Pass – in the height of summer wildflower season (mid-July to mid-August) there is no more stunning hike than the trail from Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon Pass. Starting at the breathtaking Maroon Bells, it’s 6.5 miles to the 12,500’ summit. After taking in the 360-degree views, you can head back to Aspen or carry on 4 miles toward Crested Butte to spend the night and shuttle back a day or two later.

The Lawn at Tempranillo – bike down valley to Basalt, where one of our favorite chefs, Javier Gonzales-Bringas, plays host at his exceptional Spanish restaurant. On the weekends, Javier makes giant pans of traditional paella and serves them at family-style tables on the front lawn. Linger over wine and conversation while the kids play on the swingset, and at the end of the night, let us shuttle you and the bikes home to Dancing Bear.

Stargazing – prepare to be wowed by the number of stars you can see on a clear night in Aspen. From the rooftop of Dancing Bear, Owners can take in a starry night next to a warm fire, use a state-of-the art telescope, or even take a guided tour of the skies with a resident expert on one of our stargazing nights.

To learn more about ownership opportunities at Dancing Bear Aspen, please contact us at 855.920.2510 (toll free in the US) or 970.920.2510 (direct) or via email at [email protected].

Top 5 Reasons to Own at Dancing Bear Aspen

If you are considering buying real estate in Aspen, you should know what sets Dancing Bear Aspen apart from traditional second home-ownership.

  1. Effortless Ownership We take care of everything before you arrive and after you depart. Services such as local transportation, valets for skis and bikes, and pre-arrival grocery shopping allow you to spend your time here doing what you love. Play in the game room, soak in the roof-top hot tubs, or enjoy a day in the mountain air.
  2. Location, Location, Location Nestled in the historic red-brick heart of downtown Aspen, you are only steps from world-class shopping and dining, to leafy trails and best of all to the Silver Queen Gondola and the bountiful powder of Colorado’s most renowned ski slopes.
  3. Luxury Loves Company Every spacious three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath residence is on a corner, every room enjoys a view and only here do art, architecture, you, your family and friends so magically come together.
  4. Playground for All Ages Whether it be hiking, fishing, skiing or biking, this is a destination where everyone can act like a kid, and delight in every minute. Dancing Bear Aspen concierges can coordinate a number of activities for you and all the members of your family.
  5. Aspen Today, Tuscany Tomorrow When you choose to venture beyond Aspen, you can trade and travel throughout the collection of remarkable residence clubs in the Timbers Resorts From Tuscany to Napa, Kauaʻi to Cabo San Lucas, Scottsdale to Vail, and more, the choice is yours.

With the second and final phase of Dancing Bear Aspen opening this winter, now is the time to make your dream of owning a mountain home a reality. Contact us today at 970.920.2510 or [email protected] and discover for yourself the many reasons to become an Owner at Dancing Bear.

SUPing In Colorado

Summer is Colorado’s best-kept secret, with adventures that go well beyond hiking and biking. With over 2,000 lakes and reservoirs, Colorado is the supreme playground for stand-up paddle boarding, also known as SUPThe season begins mid-May and runs through September.

At Colorado-based Timbers Resorts, Kaylie Finnis is the resident expert on stand-up paddle boarding. She took a break from her duties on the marketing team to give us insider tips on SUP adventures in Colorado.

Steamboat Springs, CO: home of One Steamboat Place

Ahh…picture yourself surrounded by nature, instead of walls, as you flow through a vinyasa, listening to the water lap alongside your board during savasana. That is the beauty of SUP yoga. Many of my first-time students haven’t tried yoga or SUP before and think it would be too challenging for them, but quickly learn that it’s not only possible, but it’s incredible!

A session typically begins with 15-30 minutes of basic safety, balance and paddle techniques, followed by a blissful, floating yoga class. If you fall, you just land in the water, so you can try poses you may not have tried on land. Fletcher Pond and Lake Catamount are two of my favorite places to SUP in Steamboat Springs. Group and private SUP Yoga and SUP Lessons are available through various outfitters in and around Steamboat.

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding - Steamboat Springs

Aspen/Snowmass, CO: home of Dancing Bear Aspen and The Timbers Club

SUP Rentals and beginner to advanced lessons are easy to find around Aspen/Snowmass and the Roaring Fork Valley. Stillwater, Twin Lakes and Ruedi Reservoir are three stunning mountainside options to tour on your board. Sunrise sessions of SUP Yoga and SUP Lessons are also available on Kodiak Ski Lake, 30 minutes outside of Aspen. For the more adventurous, you can take a guided tour down the Colorado River.

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Vail/Beaver Creek, CO: home of The Sebastian – Vail and Timbers Bachelor Gulch

During the first weekend of August, Lake Dillon holds the highest altitude SUP races just 50 minutes from Vail.

While the SUP Sprint and SUP Cross may lean towards the extreme side of the sport, being a spectator during the annual GoPro Mountain Games will be blast for you and your family and friends. For the SUP Sprint, paddlers race down Gore Creek through class 2 & 3 whitewater to the finish line in the heart of Vail Village. This is followed by SUP Cross, where 5 athletes compete through a whitewater obstacle course. Next year’s events are June 9-12, 2016.

In addition to these race events, there are several beautiful flat-water options in the Vail-Eagle area as well as many outfitters who offer SUP Yoga as well as private and group SUP lessons.

Stand-Up Paddle Boarding

Fun Colorado SUP Facts:

  • Peter Hall is the inflatable SUP designer and owner of Hala Gear, which is based in Steamboat Springs.
  • Charlie Macarthur, a resident of Aspen, co-designed/tested the first whitewater SUP for C4 Waterman.
  • Shaboomee, a SUP design/rental company that is all about family fun, is located near Aspen/Snowmass. They just unveiled their new patent-pending SUP Yoga platform, called the SUP Nelumbo, at the Steamboat Movement Festival in July.

Colorado’s abundance of bluebird days are reflected in clear waterways surrounded by aspen and pine trees. With boards and lessons at your fingertips, where would you choose to stay and SUP with your family and friends?

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Kaylie Finnis is the Director of Database Marketing for Timbers Resorts, she is also a PSUPA Flatwater certified instructor as well as a certified yoga/SUP yoga instructor. Kaylie taught SUP Yoga at the Steamboat Movement Festival in July, races at the Dillon High-Altitude SUP Challenge, and has also competed in the GoPro Mountain Games Downriver SUP Sprint. In her free time, she shares her passion for stand-up paddle boarding with others through lessons, or sunrise/sunset SUP sessions with friends.