Taking its name from a nearby ski resort and river valley, Snowmass Village, Colorado, was developed along Brush Creek in the late 1960s, although the general area had been settled by several ranching families shortly after the turn of the century. Along with the unincorporated town of Snowmass and Aspen, this community of 2,825 forms part of the overall Aspen/Snowmass Ski Area that spreads across several mountains and creeks within Pitkin County. Geographically, its city limits include the point at which Brush Creek and Owl Creek converge to form the Roaring Fork River, however several mountains, including Baldy Mountain, Burnt Mountain, Chapel Peak, Clark Peak, and Mount Daly, are visible from every point in the town.Beyond the obvious benefits that come from easy access to one of the nation's largest ski and snowboarding areas, this natural setting allows the residents of Snowmass to enjoy the overwhelming beauty of nature on a yearlong basis. As many of the area's homes were also designed by the noted architect Fritz Benidict, they also offer all the indoor charm and comfort one expects of a fine estate.