Auberge Resorts and The Aspen Club & Spa Partner to Develop Luxurious New Auberge Residences at The Aspen Club

MILL VALLEY, Calif., March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Auberge Resorts, owners and operators of award-winning luxury resorts and private residence clubs, and the Aspen Club & Spa, private membership club and renowned wellness center, today introduced their plan to design and develop innovative new luxury residences in Aspen, Colorado called The Aspen Club and Auberge Residences.  The unique new residence club will provide owners with Auberge Resorts' signature style of affluent living with the unparalleled wellness lifestyle of The Aspen Club.

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Set on the Roaring Fork River and just steps from downtown Aspen, The Aspen Club and Auberge Residences will combine the renowned health, spa and performance programming of the Aspen Club along with the world-class hospitality of Auberge Resorts. The residences will feature two, three and four bedroom town homes designed with the highest level of amenities in a stunning natural setting. The Auberge Residences at The Aspen Club will complement the growing Auberge Collection of exceptional resorts, residences and residence clubs.

Eric Calderon, COO of Auberge Resorts and formerly with The Little Nell said, "I'm thrilled Auberge Resorts will be involved in such an innovative project and it's a personal pleasure for me to be part of the Aspen community once again."

Located in the heart of Aspen, Colorado, The Aspen Club & Spa is a world-renowned health center which has earned its reputation as one of the premier health and wellness facilities in the country through a focus on unparalleled service and an innovative culture since 1976. The Aspen Club's fitness, training, wellness and spa center has attracted many world-class athletes such as Lance Armstrong and Alex Rodriguez. Today the Club has more than 1900 members, over 200 employees, and thousands of monthly physical therapy, sports performance, spa, and salon clients. The Club itself will undergo a multi-million dollar renovation to enhance and expand its state of the art facilities.

"We are excited by this evolution of The Aspen Club as a community-based health and performance destination where families and individuals can come to enhance their lifestyles and create unforgettable memories," said Michael Fox, owner and CEO of The Aspen Club & Spa. "Auberge Resorts is a world leader in luxury properties and their expertise will truly make The Aspen Club experience extraordinary."  

About Auberge Resorts

Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable guest experience.  Among the distinctive properties are Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina; Encantado, Santa Fe; Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, California, Element 52, Telluride, Colorado with several others currently in development.  While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service.  For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com.

About The Aspen Club & Spa

The Aspen Club is a private membership club and offers highly advanced fitness equipment, the world-renown SpaAspen(TM) and the internationally recognized Sports Medicine Institute, a healing center that combines time-honored knowledge with contemporary medicine. Originally built in 1976 as a tennis and racquet club, the Aspen Club has transformed into a landmark health and performance facility. For more information about The Aspen Club & Spa visit www.aspenclub.com.  

SOURCE Auberge Resorts