Gail Severn Gallery represents young, mid career and established artists working in all media. For 40 years the gallery has built a national reputation for presenting energetic exhibition schedules, participating in international art fairs, facilitating museum exhibitions, and publishing books and catalogs for our artists. Our building houses 4 distinct exhibition spaces in more than 8,000 square feet, combined with an outdoor sculpture court. In addition, the gallery has a 2-acre sculpture garden that provides a variety of unique environments for viewing intimate and large-scale sculpture including fountains and site specific installations, which change on a seasonal basis. Sun Valley Idaho’s resort community brings together knowledgeable and beginning collectors in a warm and inviting setting where they can view artists from throughout the United States as well as Europe, Asia and Central and South America. The Gail Severn Gallery’s clients, artists and staff benefit from this unique and rich environment that fosters long term relationships. Represented artists include: Jenny Honnert Abell, Victoria Adams, Nicolas Africano, Tony Berlant, Bo Bartlett, Squeak Carnwath, Linda Christensen, Jose Cobo, James Cook, Kris Cox, David deVillier, Betsy Eby, Tony Foster, Raphaelle Goethals, Morris Graves, Michael Gregory, Suzanne Hazlett, Jonathon Hexner, Jun Kaneko, Margaret Keelan, Judith Kindler, …
Best Western Tyrolean Lodge
Come visit us at the Austrian-style Tyrolean Lodge in Ketchum where you will be charmed by our classic décor and modern amenities. We are located just steps away from the local bike path and the main ski lodge at Bald Mountain. Only minutes from downtown Ketchum, our hotel is in a quiet neighborhood and is fully non-smoking. The Tyrolean Lodge offers guests with unparalleled views of the mountains and unrivaled access to the Sun Valley resort. Whether you come for the skiing in the winter, the hiking and biking in the summer, or all the great festivals and outdoor activities year-round, the Tyrolean Lodge will provide you with outstanding service and accommodations at competitive prices. We provide a delicious complimentary continental breakfast as well as a fitness center, outdoor heated pool/hot tub, steam room/sauna, free parking, meeting space, game room, and high-speed internet access. You will love coming back to the Tyrolean Lodge each day after rafting, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, or any of the other numerous activities the gorgeous Sun Valley/Ketchum area has to offer visitors.
Sun Valley Lodge
Nearly 80 years ago, Sun Valley Resort and the Sun Valley Lodge opened to acclaim. Today, a new and equally bold vision is revealed with the opening of the completely renovated Sun Valley Lodge.
Schools & Education
The Blaine County School District serves the cities of Hailey, Ketchum, Sun Valley, Bellevue, Carey, and the surrounding areas. Blaine County is home to about 22,000 people. The School District includes four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, an alternative high school, and a K-12 school.Also, a branch of the College of Southern Idaho is located in Hailey.
Business Resource Guide
The following regional, state, and federal organizations are helpful resources for small business owners, those looking to start a business in the Sun Valley area, and those looking for local information. Local & County Agencies City of Ketchum: 480 East Avenue North, P.O. Box 2315, Ketchum, Idaho 83340 City Tax Information (LOT): City sales tax of 2% on retail items and 3% on hotel/motel rooms and liquor by-the-drink. All sales of groceries and motor vehicle sales are exempt from the city sales tax as well as medicine which is also exempt from the State of Idaho sales tax. Business Licenses: The City of Ketchum requires a business license for all business operating within the city limits. Please contact the office of the City Clerk to apply. Signage: The City of Ketchum requires a sign permit for businesses operating within the city limits. Please contact the Planning and Zoning Department to apply for a permit. City of Sun Valley: P.O. Box 416, Sun Valley, Idaho 83353 City Tax Information (LOT): City sales tax of 3% on retail items, 4% on hotel/motel rooms and 4% on liquor by-the-drink. All sales of groceries and lift tickets are exempt from the city sales tax …
Become a Member
Dear Members and Potential Members, Visit Sun Valley would like to invite you to join our organization or renew your membership and benefit from our efforts to raise awareness of Sun Valley and increase visitation to the area. As of October 1st of 2017, all Business License holders and/or Local Option Tax collectors located in either Ketchum or Sun Valley will be eligible for a Visit Sun Valley membership at no cost. Businesses located in the Cities of Hailey, Bellevue and Stanley that realize a portion of business from the Sun Valley community and/or who also share the common interests and goals of Visit Sun Valley may join as Associate Members according to this fee structure. Our Mission: To raise awareness of Sun Valley and influence consumers in an effort to sustainably increase visitation from our target markets and valued guests. Our Vision: Sun Valley will be recognized as a leader in mountain resort lifestyle through sports, recreation, arts and culture. Our Purpose: To create a better life for our mountain community and the experience of visitors through sustainable tourism with the strategy of right place, right message, right time. Our Focus In the coming year, our efforts will continue to …
Community Resources
Looking to relocate to Sun Valley? We don’t blame you. Most of us did the same after a visit here. The following pages contain links to community organizations that can help you with your move and let you know about what services we have. Soon we’ll be saying “Hi, neighbor! The Idaho Stewardship Guide Check out the Idaho Stewardship Guide for details on what Idaho is all about. Business Guide and Business Relocation Looking to relocate to the Sun Valley, Idaho area? The Wood River Chamber has a great resource called Discover the Wood River Valley to answer all of your questions. Please visit the City of Ketchum’s website for zoning, liscensing and code information. Government & Taxes Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue, and Carey are the 5 incorporated cities in Blaine County. All are governed by an elected mayor and a city council. In addition, the unincorporated county is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners.Both Ketchum and Sun Valley are authorized by the state to levy a local option tax. In Ketchum, the tax rate is 3% on lodging and liquor by the glass, and 2% on other retail sales. In Sun Valley, the tax rate on lodging …
Snowmobiling
Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails sprawl out within an hour radius of the Sun Valley area on top of the enormous swath of wide open backcountry terrain.
Golf
Nestled in the valley, three public golf courses and two private courses offer the recreational and serious golfer a chance to tee off in one of the nations finest resort areas.
Weather
Oh yes! The Sun Valley Climate: Sun Valley basks in the sun drenched and ideal high mountain desert climate of south central Idaho. At an elevation of 5,850 feet, summer days are warm and nights cool the perfect blend for happy humans. Winter temperatures are downright pleasant and abundant sunshine compensates for whatever chill might be in the air. Known for crisp, dry air thanks to an average humidity of 25-30% and an average of only 5″ of precipitation between June and August, you won’t see an umbrella anywhere. The northern latitude plays into the hands of long days and apres revelers with over 15 hours of daylight in the summer. In a word this place is called Sun Valley for a reason, so pack extra SPF! Month Average Hi Average Lo Jan 31 6 Feb 35 8.5 March 43 17 April 53 25 May 62 32 June 71 38 July 80 44 August 79 41 September 70 34 October 58 26 November 41 15 December 31 7