Although the Wasatch Wildflower Festival was held July 17-20 in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons it’s not too late to check out the amazing flowers.  In fact I would argue the flowers are more amazing now than they were during the Wildflower Festival and I’d guess we are still several days away from the peak.

Typically the peak wildflower season is mid-July to late July.  And this year fits perfectly into that norm.  A very snowy winter and wet spring have produced more and larger wildflowers which I will vouch for.

Yesterday I took an afternoon drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Albion Basin near Alta Resort.  It was a colorful drive with blues, yellows, purples, pinks, reds, oranges, and whites. While I didn’t do any hikes yesterday I plan on going back to enjoy the many flowers and spend a little more time in Albion Basin.

  Typically the peak wildflower season is mid-July to late July.  And this year fits perfectly into that season.  A very snowy winter and wet spring have produced more and larger wildflowers. 

 If you are in the Salt Lake City area I highly recommend the quick drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to check out the Wildflowers.  If you do go make sure to bring insect repellent, the mosquitoes are out.

mTrove Partners in Action

Business executives are all too familiar with business travel and the pros and cons of hotels. But not enough road warriers have experienced the advantages of renting a vacation home. Vacation Homes can serve as a competitive Home Base that helps to stage successful achievement of sales, conference, training or other goals.

In the summer of 2009, mTrove- a marketing, metrics, messaging research and consulting firm providing a complete, data-driven solution for Marketing Intelligence, either utilizing data a client may already possess or compiling data where not previously available, chose to use a vacation home as a base of operations to serve clients on a project basis. Several team members gathered from across the US at Canyon Racquet Club B4 near downtown Salt Lake City.

The cost of the four bedroom condo, around $200 per night, equaled the cost of one hotel room.  

They were surprised at the comfort and effect that this home had on their progress. Partners marvelled that they had never tried this setting before. In addition to the great cost savings, the home provided a private setting with all of the needed amenities to support each team member. A founder of the company noted that they felt more comfortable, relaxed, and less distracted in the home setting.  And the private Hot Tub didn’t hurt either. This feeling translated into better performance. He stated that they will definitely choose a vacation home for upcoming business trips and company strategy retreats.

Power Lunch Redefined

Creative Business Juices Recharge in Home Setting

4 Bedrooms for the Price of One Hotel Room

Pre and Post Presentation Hot Tub Conferencing

One of my favorite events of the year is the Park City Arts Festival August 1-2, 2009. This year, celebrating the 40th anniversary.  Each year I look forward to the wonderful art abounding on Main Street Park City.   The art on the street is complimented by the art surrounding the mountain town.  Bearutiful green mountains framed by clear blue skies enhance the emotional impact of the paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and other peices on display. Staying in a condo just off Main Street, like Motherlode, gives you a haven only steps from the action.