Celebrating One Year of “Gray Malin in Aspen” By Giving Back

Visit the Sundeck this ski season 2020-2021 to see select images on display from Gray Malin in Aspen, a vintage ski photo series, which was a collaboration between the fine art photographer and The Little Nell that was shot last winter. When planning the shoot, Gray and The Nell designated a beneficiary for the project,… Read more

A Q&A with Jes Gordon – Designer of The Nell’s Winter Wall

Each summer, the living wall at The Little Nell is a centerpiece of the courtyard, serving as a stunning vista for hotel and restaurant guests, as well as a popular spot for photo ops. In celebration of our 30th/pearl anniversary, which kicked off on Thanksgiving 2019 and continues through Closing Day 2020, we collaborated with… Read more

Artist’s Tour of Aspen – Q&A with a Curator

During his life, Walter Paepcke, founder of the Aspen Institute and Aspen Skiing Company, dreamed of this town becoming a Rocky Mountain hub of arts and culture known throughout the United States. He’d be thrilled to see his vision fully realized today, as Aspen has become synonymous with arts, entertainment and expression not commonly seen… Read more

Where to Enjoy the Fine Arts in Aspen

Aspen is as idyllic for creatives and intellectuals as it is for mountain explorers and endurance athletes. And the best part? You can dabble—or dive—into your preferred degree in either space. Hit the trails on your mountain bike and then contemplate expositions before spending the evening at an opera performance. Spend the day browsing paintings… Read more

10 Things to Do in Aspen Besides Ski

Trips to Aspen are a vital time for refilling the well. The Valley’s four unique mountains, gorgeous network of in-bound ski runs, and hum of the ski lifts always calls our name. However, it’s most important to meet our bodies where they stand, each day. Perhaps you’ve had a stressful month, are recovering from an… Read more

How to Bring The Nell Gardens to your Home

Gardens, whether they are in Aspen or at home, provide energy and calmness. A well-crafted garden transforms an outdoor space into a livable sanctuary; somewhere you can go to unwind and truly “get outside.” The Gardens at The Nell are created and kept by Arabella Beavers, our head gardener. We recently sat down with her… Read more

5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Aspen

There’s the Aspen that people read about, and then there’s the Aspen that visitors actually experience. Between the star-studded slopes and exhilarating sports exist the cultural gems that elevate a visit to Aspen from super to superb. These unique things to do in Aspen often get overlooked so we’re bringing them to the forefront. When… Read more

Artists That Call Aspen Home (+Must-See Galleries)

Aspen may be recognized internationally first and foremost as a ski town, but it’s quickly earning a reputation as an arts town, too. That’s fitting, given the percentage of people employed in the arts in Aspen makes it No. 2 in the country per capita, according to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s… Read more

Goop’s Guide to Aspen 2016

Writer Sonya Falcone recently visited Aspen for a ski trip with Aether showcasing the opening of Aethermtn, its fourth retail location in the country. Falcone’s fabulous Aspen Guide write-up for Goop.com includes a thoughtful review of The Nell after spending time here during her stay, described below: The Little Nell is famously the most luxurious… Read more

Frieze London

The Little Nell, Aspen Skiing Company and the Aspen Chamber Resort Association were in London last week for Frieze London, one of the world’s leading contemporary art fairs, held in Regent’s Park from October 14 to 17. The 13th edition of the fair featured works from 164 galleries from 27 countries, primarily post year 2000,… Read more