I learned how to ski when I was three. Dad was an avid skier, and skiing was one of those things he valued as a critical life skill. Like walking. Or breathing.
My first ski trip was to Snowshoe, West Virginia, and, from there, Mom and Dad took me to all the major skiing destinations out West and the French and Swiss alps. (If you’ve never skied through twelve miles of cow pasture, you haven’t really skied.)
From Aspen to Mont Blanc, my very favorite ski destination, the one that I would return to again and again, is Deer Valley.
It’s Mom’s favorite too. Dad likes to go off script a little, doesn’t care about perfectly groomed, marked trails or beautiful mountainside restaurants to stop off for lunch. But we do.
Because of our love for Deer Valley, it’s really no surprise that we are pretty much obsessed with this gorgeous Deer Valley Home designed by Massucco Warner Miller.
It is, like the ski destination around it, the right mix of outdoorsy chic and plush comfort.
Little Will will be five soon, and I have had all sorts of mom guilt about not teaching him to ski before now. But five isn’t so old. This winter is definitely the winter.
We’ve been researching the best ski schools, the newest destinations.
But one look at this gorgeous home serves as a reminder of what is so wonderful about my favorite ski spot.
The beauty and elegance of this fabulous home is representative of a larger whole.
And makes me think that there are few other places as perfect for falling in love with skiing.
Now, if they could design a way to keep our toes from getting cold (and rent us this house!), we’d really be all set. Do you like to ski? Or are you more of a drink-hot-cocoa-and-watch-the-snow-fall kind of person? Either way, we hope you’ve loved getting a peek inside this gorgeous mountain home!
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All of my children learned to ski at Deer Valley! We continue to love it even more every year! Good luck to little Will as he begins his skiing adventures!
That home is beautiful! I have never been to Deer Valley. We ski in Killington, VT every year since it’s only about a 4 1/2 hour drive. My boys started skiing around ages 7 and 9. They are 10 and 12 now and my 12-year-old skied his first black diamond this winter…so you are definitely not too late starting Will! Sounds like you have an exciting winter ahead!
Shelley
I’m ready for fall and a trip to the mountains would be wonderful! What a beautiful home.
xo,
Karen
Good Morning Girls
What a fantastic home!!! Good luck to little Will on the start of his adventures in doing! Keep us posted on his progress!!!
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Patty
Positively stunning house!! Love all the color!
What a stunning home, it is all it should be, elegant, well designed and a perfect spot for family and guests to feel right at home. I’ve never been to Deer Valley, we went to Switzerland when I was young, but I’ve heard it’s glorious! I think your little guy will be skiing like a pro, it’s in his genes. A fun thing to look forward to Kristy.
Kristy – Deer Valley is my all time favorite place to ski! Not just beautiful scenery but also great food! LOVE the Deer Valley Turkey Chili which I make every winter. Have had some great dinners too at the Stein Ericsson Lodge. Love this home you featured on your blog! So inviting!
xo
Elaine
The kitchen is gorgeous ♥ Nice house ♥
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While Brianhead, UT is our favorite local destination, Deer Valley ranks a close second so I could move into this house tomorrow!!
My husband and kiddos ALL ski…I’m the chocoholic in the family. *sigh* Park City!! franki
Beautiful house. Yes, love Deer Valley, especially the ski valet who carries your skis to slope side. Our boys went on skis at
2 1/2 and 4. Both had their preliminary ski education at Northstar, Lake Tahoe. Has been #1 for kids for many years, with Copper Mountain, Colorado #2. Our youngest is now a professional extreme skier. He skied double black at 4 1/2. And the oldest, an extreme recreational skier. Hmmmm, if I had to do it again???? Can’t fight the wild child genes. HaHa. But, both of those schools are wonderful and fun resorts to ski. Since we now live in Colorado, we ski Copper a lot. Great snow, well maintained runs, and a great family atmosphere. Have fun with will.
Beautiful home! If you are able or willing, would you share who built that gorgeous front door?! Would love to give them some business for our home.