IT’S HARD TO GET AWAY from it all these days. With sprawling cities and ever-expanding cell networks, it’s more difficult than ever to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. That’s where Idaho comes in. The Gem State is still largely wild, rugged, and mostly left alone, while tourists flood the bigger names nearby: the Tetons, the Grand Canyon, Yosemite Valley.

And that’s a really fantastic thing for the rest of us. Because unbeknownst to the masses, this mountain state has a river gorge deeper than the Grand Canyon, a granite mountain wilderness area larger than Yosemite, and Teton-caliber trekking without all the tourists. It’s a place to get off the grid — to revel in the remoteness.

Here’s a little bit more on what that looks like. 

For nearly 80 years the Sun Valley Lodge has been recognized as an icon of architecture, hospitality and comfort in the Wood River Valley. Last September the Lodge was closed and a total renovation was undertaken. Last week we got a tour of the remodeled facility and new spa, which is set to open to the public on June 15, 2015. Suffice to say, we were very impressed.



All the guest rooms and restaurants have been remodeled down to the studs, as well as the hotel lobby and lounge. All the smaller guest rooms have been combined to create suites with fireplaces and expanded bathrooms with large showers, vanity areas and air conditioning. The new 20,000 square foot spa sits adjacent to the new saline pool and patio area. The spa will offer relaxation treatments, health and wellness activities, salon services and more. There are private treatment rooms, a yoga studio and a large fitness facility. For more information on the new Sun Valley Lodge, please visit their website at http://www.sunvalley.com



Are you planning a trip or vacation to Sun Valley, Idaho this Summer? Please let us know the dates so we can put it on our calendar. We would welcome the chance to meet and answer your questions about the Sun Valley area and current real estate trends in Blaine County. We hope to hear from you soon.

Windermere Real Estate/Sun Valley LLC is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of the new Windermere Loft, located at 491 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum.

Windermere becomes the third tenant in the building, which is owned by the Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency. The anchor tenant in the building is Starbucks Coffee. The brokerage will also share space with Visit Sun Valley, which provides visitor information to guests and promotes special events in the resort area.

The Windermere Loft is located on the second floor of the building. It will be staffed daily by a licensed Windermere agent with extensive knowledge regarding real estate in the resort community, as well as the towns of Hailey and Bellevue. Friends and clients are invited to stop by and enjoy a relaxed Living Room atmosphere.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer a higher level of service to our clients,” said Terry Vehrs, managing partner of Windermere Real Estate/Sun Valley, LLC. “The Loft will be a great benefit to our Buyers and Sellers, and offer a new level of opportunity to our team of agents.”

The remodel of the Windermere Loft is currently underway with the goal of opening by Mid-December.