An Homage to Lord Lamington

In anticipation of Australia Day, Aspen Snowmass, The Little Nell and Residences at The Little Nell team up with celebrity Chef Neil Perry Lamington every January to present a cooking contest featuring Australian cuisine. The private event takes place on the rooftop at Residences at The Little Nell overlooking Aspen’s slopes and downtown. As the… Read more

Ringing in 2016 at The Nell

Thanks to all who joined us to ring in 2016 at The Dom Pérignon Party. DJ Valida, electric violinist KAT V and seven-piece band Project M kept the energy going straight into the early morning. Dom Perignon flowed all night while element 47 served up delicious dishes. Cheers to a happy, healthy and prosperous New… Read more

White Christmas in Aspen

The forecasted winter storm that swept across the western United States Dec. 21 dropped eight inches of new snow overnight on Snowmass and Aspen Highlands, as well as seven inches on Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk  – priming Aspen and The Little Nell for a White Christmas. According to Aspen Snowmass’ snow report today, Dec. 22,… Read more

The Nell’s Les Clefs d’Or Concierges

Les Clefs d’Or is an elite, international membership for professional concierges.The roster of Les Clefs d’Or USA concierges boasts more than 600 members, primarily from Four- and Five-star hotels. Its name is French, pronounced “lay clay door,” which translates as “keys of gold.” The crossed gold keys on each member’s lapels serve as an international… Read more

Oh, What Fun at The Little Nell Tree Lighting!

In keeping with holiday traditions, The Nell presented the Third Annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 13. Open to one and all, the festive celebration featured carols from SoL Theatre Productions, cookies from our pastry kitchen and cocoa from element 47. The Aspen Animal Shelter brought the “reindeer” – a Tibetan Mastiff along with several… Read more

Silver Spork Social Dinner in Denver

On Dec. 12, diners gathered in downtown Denver for the latest edition of Silver Spork Social, a secret supper club created by a gentleman named Paul Laurie with his partner in crime, Kim Genung, that brings together chefs, bartenders and musicians for a one-night-only event. As Laurie explains, “Silver Spork is not a speakeasy, restaurant or bar,… Read more