Affordable building lots in Park City proper are both pricey and scarce. However, a mere ten minutes from either Old Town Park City or Kimball junction is a little known town, Hideout, Utah. Hideout boasts the most spectacular views in the immediate vicinity. With panoramas of Deer Valley Ski Resort, Jordanelle Resevoir, and Mount Timpanogos, Hideout has become the go-to destination for residential home builder. I currently have two lots listed and three single family homes about to be released, featuring the masterbedroom and laundry on the main level, 3300 sqt. These homes overlook the Hideout Pond and Golf Course, starting in the mid $500k. Call me for additional information: 435 225-2998

Currently the old Beggs and Buckley Garage has heated up in a different way, cooking up small batches of spirits in a 250 gallon copper pot still, using a combination still that produces a variety of distinct whiskeys. The structure has been tastefully converted into a fun-loving distillery- tasting bar specializing in whisky. The garage is now a restaurant with re-claimed wood flooring and an open frame structure ceiling.  Colorful whiskey-shaped glass bottles line the exposed brick walls.

Any night of the week, crowds can be seen lining up along lower Park Avenue, waiting for tables, while entertained by local cowboy poets and musicians in period- inspired costumes. Once inside, the atmosphere is a contagious blend of aromas and boisterous good cheer that invites a loose and relaxed dining experience.

The menu offers a unique twist on classic dishes such as roasted plantation quail with corn dried cherry stuffing or madras curry steamed rice dumplings. The deserts are punctuated with brewery flavorings. Take for example the “Peach Mule,” which is made from peach vodka, fresh lime, ginger syrup, mint, and Fentiman’s ginger beer.

If you are headed to Park City in search of  your perfect mountain home, hitting the ski slopes for the afternoon, or just browsing the shops along historical Main Street, be sure to add the High West Distillery on your list of must do’s while in the beautiful Rocky Mountain Resort of Park City, Utah.  Happy dining.