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SOUTHWORTH TO BUILD TELLURIDE’S FIRST PRIVATE ON-MOUNTAIN RETREAT

BY KIM WESTERMAN | OCTOBER 9, 2025

Southworth, the family-owned developer known for creating some of the world’s most successful private clubs, is heading west with The Alpine Club, Telluride’s first fully private, on-mountain club. Perched at 10,540 feet at San Sophia Station — where downtown Telluride and Mountain Village meet via the gondola — this 26,000-square-foot retreat brings Southworth’s signature hospitality to one of Colorado’s most spectacular peaks. The Alpine Club will offer members exclusive access to year-round adventures, upscale dining, and wellness experiences — all wrapped in Telluride’s singular alpine charm.

Developed in partnership with longtime locals Scott and Lauren Woodward, The Alpine Club was conceived as a high-altitude basecamp for both thrill-seekers and serenity junkies. Blending Telluride’s rugged vibe with Southworth’s thoughtful approach to lifestyle design, it is poised to be equal parts adventure hub and sanctuary.

Inside, members will find everything from a world-class wellness center — with sauna, steam room, cold plunge, and stretch lab — to a lively indoor/outdoor après lounge and restaurant featuring a chef’s table, bar, and mountain-view dining room. Other perks include ski and parking valet, private lockers, a kids’ club, concierge service, a state-of-the-art golf and gaming simulator room that doubles as a cinema, and a soaring great room perfect for social gatherings after a powder day.

Construction is expected to begin in fall 2025, with a grand opening during the 2026-2027 ski season. Interior design by Pembrooke & Ives will blend sophisticated alpine style with Telluride’s unpretentious down-to-earthness. Expect warm, tactile materials — aged metals, weathered woods, hand-stitched leathers — that reflect the textures and tones of the surrounding San Juan landscape.