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Dinner/Nightlife, Lunch

Poolside Cafe at the Sun Valley Lodge

Enjoy summer fresh salads, sandwiches and flat breads, as well as a full range of cocktails and beverages. Choose from light fare such as watermelon salad or spa caesar to heartier fare like the Lodge burger or wild shrimp tacos and flatbread pizzas. Located in the Sun Valley Lodge

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Sun Valley Village

Sun Valley Resort Cottages

At Sun Valley, there are eight different types of cottages to stay in, each with its own charm and unique details. Ranging from two bedrooms to seven, each cottage vacation rental is within a quick stroll from Sun Valley Lodge and all that comes with it. President’s Cottage- The Sun Valley Lodge is at your doorstep when you stay at the President’s Cottage vacation rental. This cozy cottage has two bedrooms: one with a king-size bed, one with a queen-size bed. There is a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a dining room with seating for six to eight, and a full kitchen. Guest Cottage- Located near the Sun Valley Lodge, the Guest Cottage vacation rental is like your own home on the mountain. This two-floor cottage has four spacious bedrooms. The first floor hosts the living room with gas fireplace, the dining room, the kitchen, a master suite with a king-size bed and another bedroom with a king-size bed. Two rooms with two twin beds each and a shared bath are on the second floor. There’s a beautiful porch that’s great for enjoying breakfast before you head out for the day. Harriman Cottage- After staying at the Harriman …

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Sun Valley Lodge Open for the Summer!

The Sun Valley Lodge is officially open after a monumnetal remodel!  The updated Lodge offers more spacious guest rooms ─ many doubled in size with modern comforts and amenities, including expansive bathrooms. Guest rooms have beautiful hardwood cabinetry; ultra-spacious bathrooms, carefully detailed granite floors, walls, and counter-tops.  In addition to the room updates, the famed pool, bowling alley, Gretchen’s restuarant, and the Dutchin Room have all received revitalizing face lifts. Perhaps the most noteworthy transformation within the lodge has been the addition of their luxurious 20,000 sq. ft. spa which offers a full lineup of rejuvinating treatments.  Whether you’re looking to book a long weekend or simply for a place to entertain the kids, the Lodge is a must-see destination. 

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Bucket List, Summer

How to Fall in Love With Sun Valley in 11 Easy Steps

THERE’S A LOT TO LOVE in Sun Valley — just ask around and you’ll pretty quickly encounter folks who left behind their lives and high-powered careers in big cities like New York and Los Angeles for a chance at the good life in this one-of-a-kind mountain town. If you’ve never been to Idaho’s Wood River Valley, here are a handful of experiences to expect…and which may just turn you into Sun Valley’s newest year-round resident. It’s happened plenty of times before!

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Transportation

Jackson Jet Center Charter

When you travel with us, the pleasure is all ours. Jackson Jet Center offers first class private charter services with personalized concierge assistance. We have a nice diverse fleet ranging from light jets to turbo props. Depending on your preference to which aircraft would be most ideal. We can help with selecting the optimal aircraft for your travel mission. Our brand new Citation CJ3+ offers the jet speed with a comfortable cabin space and has a nice range for long flights along with complementry WiFi. The Citation CJ is comparable in flight time with a little smaller cabin space than the Citation CJ3+. It is fitting for jet travel with shorter distance. The turbo-props offer a more cost effective option with spacious cabin size and great load factors for carrying extra luggage.

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Services

Mike Thompson

Mogul Management, LLC is based in the central Idaho resort town of Ketchum/Sun Valley. Mike Thompson is the founder and Managing Member. The firm manages The First Street Office Building, the Advertising and Display space program for Friedman Memorial Airport and provides complete business management for Physical Therapy Plus of Idaho. For more information please explore those sections of our web site. Company History: Mike started Mogul Management LLC after selling his company (Marketing Success) to a long time employee. Mike has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington. His professional experience includes positions as Director of Marketing for Reflex Sport Products and Director of Marketing for Elkhorn Resort. He was the Corporate Beverage Director for the Red Robin International Restaurant Chain, Bar Manager for the Sun Valley Ore House Restaurant and a Supervisor for the Sun Valley Ski School.

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Wood River Valley Studio Tour Artist Education Series: Session 3

WOOD RIVER VALLEY STUDIO TOUR ARTIST EDUCATION SERIES In anticipation of the August 2015 valley-wide tour of artist studios, Wood River Valley Studio Tour and the Sun Valley Center for the Arts invite working artists to attend the last program in a total of three 2015 ARTIST EDUCATION SERIES.  Artist Statements and Resume Workshop With Kristin Poole and Courtney Gilbert Artists will learn how to fine tune their resume and artist statement by working with the curatorial staff at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Participants will be asked to bring questions. Pre-registration is required due to limited space. Kristin Poole holds an MA in Modern Art History from the University of Chicago (1989) and a BA in Studio Art and English from Denison University (1980). She has served as Artistic Director at the Center since 1997. Prior to joining the staff at the Center she worked as an Independent Lecturer, Consultant, and Art Historian. Previous experience includes: Director of Chicago International New Art Forms Exposition, Curatorial Assistant, Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago), Director of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Gallery, and Director of Lill Street Gallery (Chicago). Courtney Gilbert holds Ph.D. and Master’s degrees in art …

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Tourism

Sun Valley Visitor Center

Stop by the Sun Valley Visitor Center for maps, brochures, magazines and a good dose of local personalities to help start your visit off right! The Sun Valley Visitor Center, which was transformed by Ketchum architect Susan Desko from a decaying, vacant bank building into a community gathering place, is a recipient of the highly prestigious American Architecture Awards for 2012. The Awards are international in scope, and honor new and cutting-edge design. The space is also shared with a renowned, local Starbucks franchise, so pop in for your morning joe (or evening glass of wine) and feel right at home.

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Skiing & Snowboarding, Spring

8 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in Sun Valley This Spring

Spring in a mountain ski town frequently goes unsung and frequently nearly unnoticed.  It’s not uncommon for skiers to forget that the best skiing is right up to even after the mountain closes, as dreams of sunny beaches or rolling vineyards in lands far off frequently enchant those who wish spring would just do her thing and get on with it.  But spring is awesome and a time when renewed energy for stretching the legs and the mind in new directions spawns a whole new level of creativity.  So check out these fun, educational, artistic, or even downright goofy things you don’t want to miss out on in Sun Valley this spring! 1. The End of the Season Party It’s a bit sad when the season ends, but Sun Valley rally’s like no one else to close out a great year of spending days one end with good friends. Just don’t leave the top of the mountain too soon…(photo: Mark Oliver)   The season ender is always one of the highlights/low points of being a skier/snowboarder.  You’re sad because it’s over but somehow that makes you even more fired up to get after it and celebrate it properly.  And Sun …