The Little Nell’s exciting summer program kicks-off in Aspen
The popular, luxurious property has a wide array of traditions and experiences this season, from garden tours to cocktail hours, guest chefs and much more. Wayfarer looks at some of the best experiences on offer.
This popular offering returns from 4 – 4:30 p.m. on Fridays through September 1. Led by head gardener, Arabella Beavers-Kaplansky, these tours explore The Nell Gardens, which include a chef’s garden, an edible flower garden, a bee garden, and more, as well as Aspen’s original colorful living wall, which features a new design each summer.
As a special addition to the tours, guests can enjoy a refreshing sorbet with the hotel’s compliments, plus an assortment of wildflower seeds for your own garden. These tours are complimentary and open to the public; no need to register.
Hotel guests are invited to join a new Poolside Cocktail Hour in the courtyard on Mondays and Fridays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary cheese, charcuterie, and skewers grilled in the Rock.Air outdoor kitchen accompanied by spritzes and champagne, as you mix and mingle with fellow guests.
The Little Nell has partnered with Jazz Aspen Snowmass this summer to bring pizzazz to the patio and dining room at Element 47 featuring a musical duo every Thursday and Sunday night from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. through September 3. Savor innovative cocktails and enjoy award-winning wine program paired with your choice of seasonally inspired dishes.
Sit back and relax every Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. on the patio at Ajax Tavern to hear acoustic music ranging from Top 40 to the blues to classic rock, and more. Walk-ins are welcome; dinner reservations begin at 6 p.m.
The culinary team at Ajax Tavern has come up with a creative line-up of global flavors this summer, with a rotating offering of international cuisine every Wednesday evening from 6 – 10 p.m. Enjoy a three-course, prix-fixe menu, and welcome refreshment. Upcoming themes include Argentinian (Jul 19), Italian (Jul 26), Spanish (Aug 2), Creole Seafood Boil (Aug 9), Caribbean (Aug 13), Moroccan (Aug 23), Southeast Asian (Aug 30) and German (Sep 6).
In partnership with Aspen Film, The Little Nell is presenting a monthly film screening on Monday nights at the base of Aspen Mountain.
Admission is complimentary and open to hotel guests and the general public. Enjoy hillside seating with blankets and fold-up chairs available for use during the films. House-made popcorn, a limited snack menu, and an outdoor bar with signature cocktails will be available for purchase. A VIP package will also be available with plush seating, dedicated service and a special menu. For general admission, no reservations are required; walk-ins are welcome. Cinema Under the Stars will take place just before dark on July 17, August 21 and September 11.
Experience summer like a local with Nell Adventures on exciting outings such as off-road tours on Aspen Mountain and fly-fishing to T-Lazy-7 Ranch’s private ponds, which are exclusively available to The Little Nell, or walking and wading along the Gold Medal waters of the Roaring Fork River.
United’s brilliant Polaris Business Class cabin
WAYFARER recommends flying to Aspen, Colorado on United Airlines, which offers daily flights to the city from across America (including Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco) and around the world.
Book a ticket on the long-haul sector in United’s Polaris Business Class cabin, which features flatbed seats, pyjamas (on flights over 12 hours), Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, premium inflight food and drinks, brilliant sleep-themed amenities, including new amenity kits which have been designed exclusively by Away and feature premium skincare items from Sunday Riley, alongside premium noise-reducing headphones and fantastic inflight hospitality.
It’s an exciting time for United, with the carrier dramatically increasing Australian services and debuting new United Clubs across the network.
To find out the latest at the airline, Wayfarer host Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, exclusively spoke on camera to United Airlines’ Managing Director of Worldwide Sales, Marcel Fuchs, in Sydney recently and to view the video, click on the YouTube video below.