I love this little place! Historic, with amazing little gifts and treasures for sale…read more Cindy is exceptionally friendly; you'll appreciate a stroll through this iconic CB museum, it's a special spot.

This was a great stop in Crested Butte. I love that there is a free, interactive spot to stop in…read morethis area. I had fun as an adult, and kids would definitely have fun too. Cute opportunities for photos, and a nice gift shop too.

This a great jewelry place. We stop here every time we are in CB and usually buy something. My wife…read morelikes all the jewelry and this ha become my go-to spot to buy her jewelry. The pieces are unique and very high quality and the owners are a delight.

I don't see any events for less than $70 for about 3-5 hours. Most events include guided hikes to…read morelook at wildflowers, something anyone can do for free as all the trails being used are open to the public. I don't know how any working class person can afford to do anything at this festival. At three events, you're already over $200 minimum. I just don't see the value the festival is trying to portray.

ORIGIN: The first festival was organized in 1985 by…read morecommunity business leaders in effort to bring summer visitors to the town previously known for winter skiing on its namesake mountain. In 1999 the festival became a non-profit organization dedicated to wildflower education. TIME: The ten day long annual festival typically takes place in the middle of July in order to capture peek wildflower bloom. COST: Fees for events vary, and are primarily fund-raisers to support festival organization and facilitation. Each event appears to be limited to 15 participants to ensure active engagement and ability to hear event facilitator and participants as you walk along public trails. EXPERIENCE: I came across the small town of Crested Butte, and the wildflower festival, while spending much of one summer helping with field and laboratory research at neighboring Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. I have since returned annually to participate as a festival participant. Some festival events I have experienced include: "Birding in the Lower Loop: led by decades-long festival leader, participants are introduced to local birds and their relation to wildflowers. Event leader scouts out locations of nests, and ensures everyone's binoculars are adjusted in advance. "Geology of Paradise": led by two geologists/festival presidents, this hike along Peanut Lake lower loop introduces participants to the geological history of the area, and its impact on location of wildflowers and trees. "Gothic Wildflowers": led by decades-long resident/scientist, participants are introduced to the unique wildflowers found on the site of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory. "Plant Defense and Survival Strategies: led by Denver Botanical Garden botanist and wildflower specialist, participants learn how how the shape, chemical composition, and color of wildflowers along Brush Creek trail support survival and reproduction. "Wildcrafted Cocktails": led by professional bartender, participants learned the process of infusing liquors with wildflower leaves, roots, and flowers, as well as how to make three different cocktails that use wildflower-infused liquor. Materials were available for all participants to make (and taste) each of the cocktails. TIPS: At around 9500 feet above sea level participants traveling from low elevation need to be mindful of health. In addition, some events travel of steep trails. Taking this into consideration, festival organizers have planned a range from of events that are categorized into different levels to accommodate diverse health and mobility conditions. Events can sell out quickly, so plan accordingly. In 2022 the festival was featured in a national news broadcast, and apparently this has made many people from distant locations aware of the festival. New events are added each year, so there is always an opportunity to learn something new. Events take place in many different public land locations in the area.

Joy the Owner is marvelous very kind, and accommodating…read more Very nice gallery and great selection, with a great outdoor seating area by the river. Summer was so helpful and accommodating, with wine and cocktails. Brizbell was in training and very pleasant to deal with.

Great little art store showcasing local and small-scale artists. I always love popping in to get…read moregifts. Fine, hand crafted items. Friendly service. Reasonable prices.

Such a gorgeous space with fabulous rotating collections. Currently, the Arch Connelly show is on…read moreview, which I absolutely loved. Even the facade of the building is breathtaking, but the 3rd level patio is worth the visit no matter what is on view. Grab a pastry or lunch and take in the magic.

Beautiful top floor, small-venue performance space with bar Half open to the outdoors, great view…read moreof the ski area. Like being in a tree house!

Tyler performed at our wedding in September 2010 and was terrific!…read more He took the time up front to talk with us about our musical tastes and then tailored his program to match. Besides being an awesome musician, he was also totally professional, on time, etc. If you need a musician for your wedding or other event - book Tyler, you won't go wrong!

We fell in love with the Vickers Collection (gallery of contemporary fine art) during our recent…read morevisit to Aspen. The Collection is in the heart of downtown Aspen and is an outstanding collection of a variety of dynamic contemporary artists. It contains a unique array of emerging and mid-career artists and is a fun, whimsical collection of gorgeous pieces in all price ranges. To name just a few artists, we loved the work displayed of: Kevin Box, Robert Jackson, Kaiser Suidan, Bill Braun, Paul Rousso, Kaiser Suidan, Fraser Smith, Doug Brannan, Jim Budish, and Monkey Business. You can get more up to date info on their website at: http://www.vickerscollection.com/ Wonderful staff...very friendly and informative. Worth a visit! We can't wait to go back.

I found everything I needed for my garden. The staff was friendly and helpful! So many beautiful…read moreflowers it was hard to choose just one. But they helped me pick the right plants for my space.