What do you get when you combine 70 celebrity chefs, 500 restaurant professionals and cool, crisp mountain air? The 2013 Food & Wine Classic. The annual event held June 14-16 this year in Aspen, Colorado, puts the who’s who of food and wine all in one place so eager epicureans can rub elbows with the…

When you think of America’s top chefs, a lot of things might come to mind: Mario Batali’s orange Crocs and Thomas Keller’s starched kitchen whites. Bechamel and butter. Foie Gras and fondue. Flames and passions and the struggle of trying to get a reservation at Matsuhisa, Cache Cache or one of Aspen’s top restaurants at…

If there’s a single athlete who embodies the sport of skiing on the slopes of Colorado, it’s surely Chad Fleischer. And now he’s to be recognized in the state’s very own Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame. Twice an Olympic competitor, and a World Cup finalist to boot — those achievements representing just some…

Tuscan vacations are full of food, wine and stunning scenery. But while vacationing at Castello di Casole, don’t forget to take advantage of the region’s rich history and culture. Italy is filled with some of the world’s most beautiful churches. Each town in Tuscany has its own Duomo, literally translating to “cathedral,” with some of…

Garret and Kim Murphy love an underdog. So it should come as no surprise that Vintner’s Collective, their tasting room/boutique wine shop, is home to some of the region’s best under-the-radar labels. The premise is simple: gather wines from local, lesser-known vintners who don’t have the wherewithal or the space for their own tasting rooms…

When 5Point Founder Julie Kennedy first hatched the plan to host a film festival in Carbondale, Colorado, back in 2007, Timbers Resorts has proudly supported her vision. Through her many ties and friendships in the outdoor community, Kennedy created the concept for a spring weekend celebrating five tenets – Respect, Commitment, Humility, Purpose and Balance….

Wine country is also golf country in these parts. When Owners and guests stroll onto the 18 holes that are part of the luxury fractional properties at Mayacama, they’re entering a tradition. The Jack Nicklaus Signature course hearkens back to Scottish designs — some 6,800 yards woven with care into landscape, the hills and gentle…

The Dalmatian Coast and the Ionian Sea meet Napa Valley this July as the wineries of PlumpJack, CADE, and Odette take to the deep blue waters of the Old World, bringing along 30 guests on an exclusive journey of vistas, food, culture, and antiquities. As a partner with Timbers Resorts, PlumpJack invites all the the…

Summer activities can be tricky for families with school age children. But at Mayacama, a private golf and residential community nestled in the hills of Sonoma Valley, there are just as many exciting things to do for your little ones as there are for yourself. Mayacama’s mastermind Camp Director, Denise Silveira, has coordinated themed camps,…

When you’re on a family vacation, you want to play together and bond as a family. But sometimes you also want a little “me” time (or couple time). Here’s the good news: When you’re staying at The Sebastian – Vail, you can have it all. The Battle Mountain Kids’ Camp offers your school-age kids opportunities…