Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak
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photography by riccardo Savi. décor and floralS by aSpen branch In Aspen, the beauty and decadence of indoor spaces are only eclipsed by the majesty of the great outdoors. And while some who travel to the Roaring Fork Valley seek out a simple yet solemn experi- ence in nature, it's no surprise that a town known for its swanky soirées has a major market for what has become known as glamp- ing, or glamour camping. "Our clients want the feel of camping without any of the hassle," says EKS Events Owner Elizabeth Slossberg. "They want the thrill of an open fire under the night sky, but they also don't want to sacrifice the five-star amenities and creature comforts to which they've become accustomed." Slossberg—who has planned events in Aspen for more than two decades and has hosted glamping excursions for groups as small as two and as large as 30—marries nature and luxury through exception- ally appointed tents and teepees on mostly private land far removed from the sounds and sights of town. But inside, plush furniture, exquisite linens, and catered cuisine (cooked over an open flame) remind guests that "home chic home" isn't too far away. EKS Events, 100 Obermeyer Pl., Stes. 106 & 107, 970-429-4187; eksevents.com . GONE GLAMPING Luxury campsites bring five-star Living to the great outdoors. "They wanT The Thrill of an open fire under The nighT sky, buT They also don'T wanT To sacrifice The five-sTar ameniTies and creaTure comforTs." —elizabeth slossberg Taming the wild! Though most glamping excursions take place on private land, White River National Forest permitting allows for five-star camping experiences in much of the Aspen backcountry. sport relax 160 aspenpeak-magazine.com