Fourth of July Fun

The Fourth of July rivals the height of the ski season around The Little Nell in terms of business. There are parties on site, cater-out events, a full hotel, and town is just bursting at the seams with fun. We asked our staff about their own plans for the holiday. When they aren’t working/serving others,… Read more

Comfy in the Kitchen

The Little Nell is sharing the secrets for warm hospitality and delicious food with the next generation of Aspen by partnering with chef/cookbook author Helen DeFrance to teach kids basic cooking skills. Comfy in the Kitchen will be a series of four cooking classes this summer for children age 4 and up. “Each class will… Read more

Shutting her down

An April snowstorm has delivered well over a foot of new snow in the last few days, and it’s just in time for our closing day festivities at Aspen Mountain and Snowmass. Here’s our rundown of activities to keep you partying all weekend long. Aspen Mountain  The Oasis – The champagne pop-up bar will make… Read more

Spring Event Listing

Oh spring, it is officially here! And we’ve got your lineup. Bud Light Big Air Fridays – Friday, March 29, 2 pm Big Air Fridays attracts competitors from near and far (including the occasional vacationer) to show off what they’ve been practicing all week.  Athletes will showcase the newest and most progressive tricks around off… Read more

Wine Pairing with the Oscar Nominees

We had to share this fun post from SOMM Documentary Film on Facebook. SOMM is an upcoming feature documentary chronicling one of the hardest exams in the world – the Master Sommelier Exam. Filmed in six countries over two years, the film includes our very own Food and Beverage Director Sabato Sagaria as he wrestles with… Read more

Element 47 Artists

Element 47, the new restaurant at The Little Nell, is just as much a feast for the eyes as the taste buds. Here’s a look at the artists and their work that are exhibited in the space. Paula Crown received her MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago… Read more

ART on THE MENU at ELEMENT 47

The Little Nell recently opened the doors to its new restaurant, Element 47, where diners feast on more than beautiful dishes featuring Colorado cuisine. They are greeted by original artwork carefully selected by Paula Crown, who owns The Little Nell with her family and is a major contributor to the art world. An artist herself,… Read more

Stars of the Industry Awards

We’re very proud to announce that The Little Nell received three Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association Stars of the Industry Awards yesterday at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Jose Machuca – our capeless superhero in banquets – was the winner of the Food & Beverage Supervisory Award, and Josh Jayne won Front of House… Read more

A Dog’s Life at The Little Nell

Dogs are welcome to come, sit and stay in the lap of luxury at The Little Nell. They’ll enjoy gourmet doggie biscuits and cozy beds, and even a Puppy Jet Lag Kit if travel isn’t suiting them. THE LITTLE NELL PAMPERS FOUR-LEGGED GUESTS WITH: Personalized brass identification tags Food and water bowls Dog beds Pet… Read more