Aspen Proposal Ideas – Where to Pop The Question

The Roaring Fork Valley is not solely a destination for adventurers: It’s a place for lovers. From multigenerational locals to high-profile celebrities—such as Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka (who soon after changed their minds) —nearly-newlyweds can reconnect in Colorado’s heart-racing atmosphere: sparkling ski slopes, starry skies, and a sharp panorama of peaks. If the idea… Read more

Wedding Dinners as Grand as Your Imagination

Dinner after “I Do” is often a grand affair. Cocktail hour mixed with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a plated dinner and cake finale is the typical order, although the details can vary. But what if you’re a food enthusiast with a vision and a taste for Michelin? A year ago, a bride and groom requested… Read more

Where to Celebrate Your Anniversary in Aspen

If you’ve escaped to the Roaring Fork Valley to reflect on the chapter of a lifetime, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are a handful of ways you and your love can celebrate your anniversary in Aspen. Stargazing There’s nothing like a blanket of mystery to make us feel humbled and amazed: stargazing… Read more

How to Give Your Wedding Guests an Elevated Experience in Aspen

Over the past decade, weddings have transformed from classic ceremonies to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Instead of traditional weddings followed by dinner and dancing, why not create an experience for your guests? One that will make the day as special to them as it is to you. One of… Read more

A Year in the Life of an Aspen Mountain Bride

Just one year ago, Carla Frates Meyer and Hunter Simpson Powell were married atop Aspen Mountain at The Little Nell. Having crested their first anniversary, the pair looks back on the past twelve months and also has exciting news to share for the coming year… It all began on June 27, 2015, with a destination… Read more

A Week Before the Wedding in Aspen

The RSVPs are in, the menu is finalized, and the vows written (hopefully). It’s one week before the wedding, and time to start enjoying the build-up with some downtime. Make sure to leave enough room for all the proper pampering, and then kick off the celebrations Aspen-style. Here’s our week before the wedding planning guide… Read more

Aspen Mountain Closing Day Celebration

Your final opportunity to ski Aspen Mountain this season is on Sunday, April 17, which also means it’s your last chance to après-ski! Join us for La Ultima Fiesta on Ajax Tavern’s slopeside patio for the final party of the ski season. The Mexican-themed fiesta will feature a taco bar, margarita and beer specials, live music, giveaways and more. Closing day festivities… Read more

Enter Our #NellStyle Hashtag Contest

Enter our #NellStyle Hashtag Contest on Instagram for the 2015/2016 ski season and express what #NellStyle means to you – from your skiing & winter adventures to wining & dining or simply unwinding. To enter, there are just a few simple instructions to keep in mind: 1) Follow @thelittlenell on Instagram. 2) Instagram your photos… Read more

A Mountaintop Gathering in Aspen

An excerpt from a blog by The Venue Report, a digital media company who promotes the age old tradition of gathering. As venue aficionados, they collectively have more than 30 years of combined experience in event design & production, not counting the amazing industry professional correspondents experience. They spent a spring weekend at The Nell,… Read more

Top 5 Things to Consider for a Destination Wedding

Guest blog from DFW Events who planned a destination wedding at The Nell for a New York couple last summer. They share their top tips from their recipe for success below: After falling head over heels for The Little Nell during a site visit in 2014, we were thrilled to return to the property one… Read more