Field Notes

Our philosophies,
discoveries, and
secrets regarding
mountain living

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lifestyle

Covered bridge over a mountain creek in Nederland Colorado

the modern swiss cottage

Where european charm meets mountain minimalism.

Covered bridge over a mountain creek in Nederland Colorado

A Weekend in Nederland, Colorado

A mountain town guide to Nederland—coffee shops, trails, and alpine views.

Summer festival concert at Evergreen lake with spectators

Evergreen Colorado Events & Festivals Year-Round

A local guide to Evergreen’s festivals, seasonal events, and mountain-town traditions.

Surf Hotel Buena Vista lobby fireplace interior

Buena Vista, Done right

A riverside weekend in Buena Vista—mountain air, alpine trails, and the Arkansas River at your feet.

Interior entryway with a brown door, tiled steps, green paneled wall, antique bench with a vase of greenery, and framed artwork including a mounted antelope head.

chalet Nocturne

A darker alpine retreat layered in texture and restraint.

Black and white illustration of a cowboy riding a bucking horse, holding a gun in one hand and a whip in the other.

who is the deco vaquero?

Who is the Deco Vaquero? A design philosophy shaped by mountain living.

Child in a blue jacket and glasses clapping hands near a wooden sled while a fluffy gray cat sits on snow in a forested snowy area.

how bad are winters in evergreen?

Snow, sunshine, and what winter in Evergreen is really like.

Cozy dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, built-in bench with cushions by a window, pendant light, and floral centerpiece on a patterned rug.

charming heirloom cottage

european-inspired renovation of a 1920s City park cottage.

Calm lake with rocks in the foreground and forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Is Evergreen, Co Safe?

What to know about safety, community, and daily life in Evergreen, Colorado.

Dimly lit room with two small round tables each illuminated by a lamp with green shades, dark walls adorned with framed pictures and mounted animal heads.

tasting room after dark

Moody, masculine, and candlelit—our Napa speakeasy after hours.

Two women in ski gear posing happily on a snowy mountain slope with ski poles and skis, under a blue sky.

The Local’s Guide to Skiing

Where to ski near Evergreen—from quick local runs to full mountain days.

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Winter Activities in Evergreen

Snowy hikes, frozen lake mornings, and winter in Evergreen.

Wooden bar cart with bottles of bourbon and whiskey, a copper mug with green leaves, a white candle, and Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits album cover leaning against a dark wall.

Willie Nelson in Evergreen

what you need to know about Willie Nelson, one of evergreen's most infamous residents.

Brown Bloodhound dog sitting on concrete patio with mountains and trees in the background.

where to take your dog in evergreen

the best dog-friendly trails, parks and spots around evergreen.

Cozy living room with stone fireplace, wooden coffee table with plant, gray armchairs, white sofa, and large windows with natural light.

napa farmhouse

Warm, layered, and quietly refined — a Napa farmhouse reimagined.

Cozy living room with a light gray sofa adorned with patterned cushions and throws, a wooden round coffee table with a vase of purple flowers, and dark accent wall with framed art and a black shelving unit.

mile high modern

A 315-square-foot studio designed for modern city living in Uptown Denver.

where to eat, sip & shop in evergreen

Where to eat and shop in Evergreen—from local cafés to mountain-town boutiques.

Cozy living room with a dark leather sofa, patterned pillows, a metal coffee table with decor, and snowy trees visible through large windows.

evergreen alpine retreat

A warm alpine retreat designed for quiet mountain living in Evergreen, Colorado.

Cozy wooden store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, kitchenware, and household goods at Blackfox Provisions, Evergreen.

Black Fox Provisions

A look inside Black Fox Provisions—Groceries, provisions, and mountain-town charm.

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hiking three sisters & alderfer park in Evergreen, co

granite overlooks, pine forest trails, and one of evergreen's best hikes.

Night view of a white and green porch decorated with string lights and garlands, with stairs leading up to the door.

hiking Mt. Falcon outside evergreen, co

Foothill trails, castle ruins, and sweeping Front Range views at Mount Falcon.

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best fall activities in evergreen, co

golden hikes, scenic drives, & the best ways to spend fall in evergreen.

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best places to see fall colors in colorado

golden aspens, alpine passes, and the best mountain towns for peak fall color.

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where to bike in evergreen, co

the best mountain trails and scenic rides in evergreen, colorado

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our approach to mountain home renovations

why we renovate older mountain homes

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the elk rut in evergreen, colorado

Fall in Evergreen means the sound of elk bugling through the foothills.

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Piney Wine & Spirits

Where Evergreen stocks up for dinner parties and cabin weekends.

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is evergreen, colorado haunted?

Local legends, mountain lore, and the stories Evergreen still whispers.

Night view of a white and green porch decorated with string lights and garlands, with stairs leading up to the door.

if evergreen neighborhoods were rom coms

If Evergreen neighborhoods were movies, some would be slow-burn cabin romances and others full lakefront meet-cutes.