piece of art in the way it integrates with the
landscape, but you are going to love its
collections. You may even be able to see an elk
herd from the picture windows, as elk frequent
the grassy plain nearby. You want more?
Rendezvous Bistro Dec
Courtesy of Fine Dining Restaurant Group
Jackson Hole is an art town, collectors fly in,
and art shows like the Western Design
Conference and auctions are held throughout
the year. In Jackson Hole, there is natural
beauty all around you. In the Grand Tetons, you
can para glide with Jackson Hole Paragliding or
make a trek with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris
with your telephoto lens for an unforgettable
trip to Yellowstone National Park. Everything is
not too far away, but seemingly a world away
from our base at Snow King Resort Hotel. So
what do you think?” I feel I am closing the deal
here, but she still has more.
“Let me check this out. I know a couple of
people who went there a year or so ago and I
want to ask them a couple of questions. I’ll call
you back later tonight or tomorrow.”
While I am sipping my coffee, the phone rings.
“Great choice, but I did discover a few more
patio at Bin 22.” After a pause, I sense that I
have won her over. . . Nope, not yet.
“I want to see something interesting too. Is
there a museum or art or what?”
I’ve got this. “Yes, the National Museum of
Wildlife Art is a gem. Not only is the building a
Jackson Hole is an art town, collectors fly in, and
art shows like the Western Design Conference and
auctions are held throughout the year.
things to squeeze into our schedule. I had to
check out that Jackson Hole includes the town
of Jackson as well as Teton Village. As much as I
don’t like one-night stands, we should spend
one night at the Four Seasons at Teton Village.
We owe it to ourselves, as they received so
many awards, including being named one of the
top resorts in the world on Travel + Leisure’s
T+L 500 World’s Best Hotels list for 2014.”
“Is that going to play havoc with our budget?”
“Of course, that is why I am only suggesting
one night, plus it will give us greater insight
into the entire area. Plus, the bus stop is right
outside Snow King and it will drop us off in
Teton Village. By the way, you were right about
Chef Scott Blackerby. His background is quite
impressive. He has even been the executive chef
at a private hotel in Dubai. You know what
impressed me the most about the area?”
“I can’t imagine, well maybe I can-- Olga?”
“Well, that certainly is close, but it’s my
understanding that the people who live there
and generally from other places and move to
the area because they love it. Good choice, it
should be fun. Let’s pick our dates.”
Buffalo from National Museum of Wildlife Art
Photo: Maralyn D. Hill
Birds From National Museum of Wildlife Art
Photo: Maralyn D. Hill
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Downing another sip of my coffee, I think,
“Thank goodness. The deciding is always the
most challenging. I am smiling as I hang up,
Jackson Hole it is!”