Click here to view a PDF of the Renovation Plan. 

Great Room Flooring Update

We will begin the wood floor re-staining sample process in the Great Room starting Monday, Feb. 2. Sample stain applications will be applied to designated test areas on the first-floor wood flooring to evaluate color and finish options. Please note the Great Room will be closed and inaccessible from Monday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 6 to allow for application and curing. During this time, the area will be coned off, and residents may notice a mild stain odor. We appreciate your patience during this process and will share additional updates should plans change.

Administrative Office Impacts

Temporary impacts to the Administrative Offices will continue as work progresses and are now expected to extend through around February 13. During this time, staff may continue to operate from temporary office space in the Executive Board Room. While timelines can shift based on project needs, these disruptions remain temporary. We will continue to keep the community informed as updates become available.

Pool Area Construction Noise
Please be advised that a partial concrete pool demolition is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 2 through Friday, Feb. 6. During this time, a temporary fence will be installed to separate the construction zone from the hot tubs and lap lanes. The hot tubs and lap lanes will remain open during normal Ranch House hours throughout the project. However, residents should expect increased noise levels, particularly for hot tub users, between 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Ranch House Entry Tile Demo – Early Closure Tuesday, Feb. 10
The entryway tile at the Ranch House will be removed on Tuesday, Feb. 10. This work requires a temporary closure of the main entrance. To minimize disruption to regular use, the Ranch House will close at 4 p.m. that day so contractors can continue work into the evening. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this temporarily disruptive but necessary step in the Phase 1 renovation process.

Decor must be down by Saturday, Jan. 31.

As we wrap up the holiday season, we’d like to remind everyone that it’s almost time to take down festive decor.

Per the RVR Holiday Lighting policy, "lighting may be turned on until January 31. Holiday yard ornaments/decorations, visible holiday lights and house icicle lights must be turned off and removed by January 31. Outdoor tree lights must be off after January 31, but homeowners have until March 1 to remove tree lights."

Surveys were sent out on Friday, Jan. 17, and we’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can keep improving our community. If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to governance@rvrma.org.

During the January Board meeting, the Twenty-Third Amendment to the Design Guidelines was presented to the board. 

We invite the community to preview it here

Please join us at the Ranch House for a live-streamed viewing of the 2026 Aspen Words event, shown at the Ranch House and featuring the following authors:

Feb. 4 - Lily King

The Feb. 4 showing will be held in the Ranch House Conference Room due to Great Room construction impacts.

Feb. 11 - Tara Roberts

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to the Lift Up bin this month! The blue bin is still available at the Front Desk, and we happily welcome any additional donations.

You can view the list of needed items here. As a friendly reminder, please no gourmet items or expired products.

Click here to visit Lift Up's website.

Click here to view the Town of Carbondale meeting calendar.
Read the latest press release about the town's water meter upgrade project.

View the 2026 Waste TOC Collection Calendar.

The Homestead will remain open in the off-season due to popular demand! Stop by the Homestead Golf Restaurant and enjoy great food, a friendly atmosphere, and beautiful views right here in RVR. With new winter hours, it’s a perfect spot to meet friends, relax, and support a local gem.

Click here to view their menu
Click here to view the calendar for upcoming events.  

From a young age, Nicole developed a passion for fitness, and teaching group fitness allows her to inspire and uplift others while fostering a strong sense of community. She values the connections formed in her classes and listens attentively to each individual’s unique fitness goals and challenges with compassion and understanding. For Nicole, teaching is more than a profession—it is a way to serve and support others.

Outside of teaching, Nicole is happily married with two sons and enjoys spending time outdoors in the Roaring Fork Valley in every season.

Nicole will be teaching PEAK Fitness on Thursdays, beginning January 27.

Mellie Test grew up dancing in the Midwest and on the East Coast and brings over 30 years of experience teaching a wide range of group fitness formats. She holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and Performance Enhancement and has also worked as a personal trainer.

After moving to the Roaring Fork Valley 12 years ago with her son and dogs, Mellie has stayed active through skiing, biking, climbing, and playing women’s rugby. She also performs with Bonedale Flashmob, Comotion Dance Company, and the Carbondale Fashion Show.

Join Mellie for Cycle and Strength on Fridays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. 

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