Looking Forward After an Exciting Summer

View of Baldy after the fire.

As many of you know, on August 7 amid dry summer conditions, a lightning strike sparked a fire miles from Sun Valley. As concert-goers and Gallery Walk enthusiasts watched the evening sky turn from blue to orange and chocolate, the fire swirled closer and closer, day by day.  By August 12th, neighborhoods were evacuated.  The fire eventually burned through Greenhorn, Deercreek and Croy Canyons, but fortunately, the fire never burned Baldy or its flanks.  The fire is out, grass is replacing the scorched sage hills, and life has returned to normal.

No evidence of the burn can be seen from any view in Ketchum, Sun Valley, Elkhorn or Warm Springs.  And with a dusting of snow received from a recent storm, winter skiing seems just around the corner.  But first, a favorite time of year - autumn.

We all would like to invite you back this fall to enjoy the changing colors or to simply breathe deeply in this beautiful mountain environment.   There are restaurants to try, trails to hike, and homes to purchase.  If we can be of assistance, please contact us.  We look forward to seeing you soon.

 

Written by Suzanne Walsh

711 North Main Street #1, Ketchum, Idaho - Real Estate Spotlight

Sweet in-town condo with amazing views, outdoor decks, new interior and conveniently located right above Backwoods. From the hardwood flooring, custom back splashes and clean lines of the gourmet kitchen to the new bathrooms, wool carpeting in bedrooms and skylights, this unique property presents value. With new Pella sliding doors in each room, the interior is quiet, and tranquil.



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Wood River Valley Studio Tour - October 19-20, 2013

Did you know ArtPlace Magazine named Ketchum as one of its top 12 United States Small Art towns?

This weekend, October 19-20, 2013, the Wood River Valley Studio Tour opens the studio doors of over fifty artists to the general public.  Come view the creative talent the beautiful Sun Valley region fosters.

Starting in Bellevue, in the south end of the valley to Ketchum, in the north end, and everything in between, visit the studios of ceramic, drawing, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture artists.  Step behind the scenes, to admire close up work and process in the studio.  This free, self-guided tour allows visitors to plan their own itinerary, with time to take in the local Sun Valley culinary cuisine.

Photo Courtesy of Wood River Valley Studio Tour

An artist reception will be held on Saturday, October 19th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Wood River Fine Arts gallery in Ketchum. A group exhibition featuring a work of art created by each artist will be on display.  The “Mosaic Project” will also be on display with individual tiles for sale as a benefit for the Tour. Each tile in the mosaic is an original work of art, created by local artists.

Sun Valley Sotheby’s International Realty supports the local art community, by participating in the Ketchum Gallery Walks.  Stop by 291 North Main Street to view the works of local artists during the upcoming 2013/2014 Gallery Walk Tours.

For more information: http://wrvstudiotour.org/