Home to Tomboy Mine (formerly one of the world’s greatest

gold producers), Telluride, Colorado knows a thing or two

about things that sparkle. Seated in a box canyon in the heart

of the San Juan Mountains, the city is enveloped by towering

peaks, thick forest and breathtaking waterfalls.

Take a gondola ride up to the top of the mountain and back

down the other side, where you’ll find the charming city of

Mountain Village, a European-styled alpine village of restaurants,

boutiques and family-centered mountain activities. It is here

you’ll find Madeline Hotel and Residences.

The Madeline, a luxury ski-resort for travelers with sophisticated

taste, is a sensation – regardless of whether you visit in the

summer sunshine or the wonderland of winter. As a four-diamond

full-service hotel, the Madeline is the ideal place for couples to

host their guests and tie the knot. A copy of “Tomboy Bride” by

Harriet Fish Backus in your guests’ rooms is a unique wedding

favor. Follow in the true footsteps of the book’s protagonist, and

the miners that built the town of Telluride, by taking a 4x4 Jeep

tour to an elevation of 13,500 feet. Touring the camp is just one

of many outdoor activities you and your guests can enjoy in the

days before and after you say your vows.

When it comes to your rehearsal dinner, there is no shortage

of first-class selections. From the upscale cuisine of the

Cosmopolitan, to the modern fare of Black Iron Kitchen and Bar,

it is impossible to find a backdrop in Telluride that isn’t awe-

inspiring. No other view can be compared to that of Allred’s

Restaurant at St. Sophia Station (at 10,551 feet in elevation). In the

evening, Telluride’s lights glow warmly in the valley below.

With farmers’ markets, original Victorian architecture, and a living

history that abounds around every corner, Telluride is a treasure

trove of quaint and cozy feelings. It’s no wonder this small

town has caught the eye of many and stole the heart of every

fortunate traveler who has visited.

Words by Samantha Ross

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