Summer Solstice

Tuesday is the summer solstice and the official start of summertime. Which here in the mountains means any snow that fell before the solstice belongs to last winter and any snow that falls after the solstice belongs to next winter. It hasn't snowed since Sunday the 19th, but the national weather service promises that this was the last storm for several months and I'm holding them to this promise. Next week Saturday, the 25th, Park city kicks off its start of summer with the "Savor the Summit" dinner. This is where the various restaurants in Park City line up tables down the middle of Main Street and serve dinner. The evening is filled with music, entertainment, and of course much socializing. This is the start to summer and the event has been sold out now for several weeks.

With all the rain and cool weather of this spring the golf courses are in fabulous shape but the mountain bike trails are still a little iffy. For hiking and biking you need to stay on either the lower elevations or South or West-facing trails as the North and East-facing trails still have a fair amount of snow on them. But with temperatures approaching 80-degrees this week, things will dry out quickly and we'll be in full swing.

The Montage Hotel and Spa in Empire Pass, Deer Valley, today announced their second release. If you've been following my blog you know that the Montage sold out its first release of 15 units last winter and is now on its second release of 15 units. This time, Montage is offering a buyer incentive of a 16% discount from list price. In addition, the Montage will be waiving HOA fees from the time of purchase to January 1, 2012. This is a terrific incentive for buyers wanting to get in on the low prices this summer but not intending to use until wintertime. The 15 sales that occurred during the winter were quite exceptional given the price range (over $2,000,000) and the economy. I think this demonstrates the quality of the construction at the Montage and the power of the Montage brand. If you're not familiar with Montage, they have two other hotels in Laguna Beach and Beverly Hills, California. The Montage is a very small boutique hotel offering very high-end finishes and service. For more information on the Montage, please contact me and I'll be happy to send you pricing and unit spec sheets.

It's greening up very fast in Park City now, and with the oppressive heat around the country this is the perfect time to come experience beautiful summer days in the mountains. Summertime temperatures in Park City are typically in the mid-70s to 80s, but the best part is our lack of humidity, frequently below 20%. As always, when you come out feel free to call me or stop in my office to find out about the latest happenings, restaurants that are a must-visit, and of course the best real estate buys in town.