Viennese Ball Season, Culture Clubs, Blackberry, and Istanbul + Cappadocia

No.12 | February 2025

field guide.

it’s Ball Season in Austria this month … one of my most fun trips last year was attending the Viennese Coffeehouse Owners Ball such an inimitable glimpse and front row seat into local culture and society. if you’re wondering, yes, you can do this too. (image shot with my Leica Q2)

What I’ve Discovered that I Love

I’ve never been into networking in the traditional sense. Joining clubs of strangers, is something I’ve long shied away from. Until an invite from the Biennial of the Americas, a nonprofit here in Denver whose purpose is to create connections, build community and inspire change across the Americas (Canada, the USA, Latin America) through shared insights and creativity. Tell me more. They formed a social arm within called Culture Club. Each Friday morning, we get together to experience a different private exhibit in town, or a gallery opening, a unique architectural building, music, dance, a private home tour. All centered around the arts, with a strong thread through Latin American artists. It’s been such a fun group to get to know, from all walks of life & business, and something I look forward to each week. | Homework: Find your Culture Club

Unique Experiences & Travel Inspiration

So many of you often ask me where others that I work with are traveling to, to jog a bit of inspiration for your own travels … so here’s a peak into where my clientele is this month - Argentina (Explora El Chaltén & The Four Seasons Buenos Aires), the Riviera Maya Mexico (Belmond Maroma), Aspen (The Little Nell), Austin (Commodore Perry Estate), St Barths (Le Barthélemy Hotel), and Palo Alto California (Nobu Hotel & Rosewood Sand Hill). One spot that is seeing the most of you this 2nd month of the year though is sweet Tennessee. Blackberry Farm & Blackberry Mountain to be exact. Is it the exquisite culinary, enjoyable outdoor activity in February temps, cozy spa, in-residence musicians & artists, rolling hills & fireplaces, can-I-move-in decor, domestic easy logistics, or all of the above? | Exclusive: my Agency extends 5% off of any room or multi-bedroom home at both properties year-round.

A Notable upcoming Client Trip

It’s so interesting to me how some destinations ebb and flow in terms of interest. Or from what’s going on in the news … Turkey is one of those that is flowing at the moment. Quite a few of you have floated the idea. And I love it. Where Europe meets Asia. Such a unique country. And we’re seeing more lift in terms of nicely aligned flights or direct from the US. New Orleans-based clients are heading out during Mardi Gras (as so many locals do) and will be exploring Istanbul & Cappadocia for 10 days. Mosques, bazaars, palaces, cisterns, valleys, an underground city, a private balloon flight... | When To Go: 365 days a year.

from us to you… thank you.

with Natalia & Tina from TL Portfolio, representing some of my favorite properties and experiences around the world from Germany’s Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps to Oxford Ski Company’s deep roots and knowledge within Europe’s iconic as well as under-the-radar ski towns.

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