Micro Mag · Volume Two
"More runs. More rendezvous. More Deer Valley."
An @sisitravels exclusive: Velvære
Welcome
Volume Two heads back to the slopes of Utah — to a resort writing its boldest chapter yet, and to a 60-acre kingdom where wellness is the foundation, not the amenity. Inside: the new village rising at Deer Valley East, an exclusive first look at Velvære, the base layers that keep us warm by the fire, a Park City whiskey worth its 98 points, and a quiet table at the Waldorf Astoria.
The feature
"A bold next chapter for one of America's most celebrated ski-only resorts."
Deer Valley East Village ushers in a new alpine era with expansive new terrain, luxury lodging, and a sleek base village. Featuring 16 lifts, 135 runs, and cutting-edge snowmaking, it redefines Utah skiing with effortless access and slope-side sophistication.
@sisitravels exclusive · Velvære
Trophy real estate ascends to new heights.
Thanks to recent innovations in luxury residential real estate, members of the one percent are not only living better, they're learning how to live longer. We'll introduce you to three unique retreats in Utah, Idaho, and California that are taking trophy real estate to the next level.
Park City has never been short on luxury, but Velvære isn't just another high-altitude hideaway for the deep-pocketed and well-moisturized. This is something else entirely — imagine an Amangiri you never have to check out of. Meet 60 acres of recreational real estate where wellness isn't a spa-menu afterthought but the very foundation. Here, home is a retreat, your body a finely tuned machine, and your neighborhood a private ski-in, ski-out kingdom. If the world had a wellness Valhalla, this would be it.
Velvære offers longevity science on demand in the form of real estate. With a nod to Scandinavian minimalism, this is where high-tech biohacking meets high-touch luxury. Think air purification systems so pristine they rival a surgical suite, water filtered to near-mystical purity, and circadian-rhythm lighting designed to sync your body to nature. The goal? To extend prime years well into your seventies, ensuring you can still shred powder and sip biodynamic Pinot without breaking a sweat — or a hip.
"If the world had a wellness Valhalla, this would be it."
Drawing inspiration from biophilic design principles, Velvære offers 115 meticulously crafted residences: 12 cabins starting in the mid-$4 millions, 68 paired residences beginning at $5 million, and 35 estate lots priced from $3 million. Each abode is a sanctuary, thoughtfully designed to foster a deep connection with the surrounding landscape.
Velvære has partnered with Aescape, an AI-powered massage system that maps your body with over a million 3D data points, tailoring every touch to your personal tension points. Imagine it as the self-driving technology of massage therapy — sleek, intuitive, and slightly unnerving in its precision. Experience this futuristic bliss in the community's 10,000-square-foot Wellness Center, or opt for one in your own residence.
Calling Velvære's in-home fitness room a gym is like calling a Bugatti "transportation." It's a human-performance lab calibrated to optimize. Private trainers analyze your VO2 max, AI tweaks recovery protocols, and biometric feedback ensures you're training at peak efficiency — because simply "working out" is so last century.
"For us, technology isn't something we layered onto the home — it's embedded quietly, designed to disappear so daily life takes center stage," Dayson Johnson, chief revenue officer and partner at Bonfire Collective, shares with us exclusively on our first look. "Every innovation at Velvære serves a singular purpose: to help people feel more connected, more present. That's what we mean when we talk human-first innovation. Technology enhances the experience without overpowering it. Precision health screenings through our partnership with Fountain Life are all integrated seamlessly into the home."
An @sisitravels exclusive by Si Si Penaloza · first published in Jetset. Read the full feature on jetsetmag.com →
Gear we trust
ZeroFit Base Layers
ZeroFit base layers are engineered for high-performance warmth and comfort. Developed in Japan, their innovative "Heat Threads" technology provides up to five times more heat than traditional base layers.
Despite their thermal power, they stay breathable, stretchy, and soft against the skin — we likey.
The pour · Park City
Triple Oak Whiskey
Helmed by husband-and-wife team Rob Sergent and Sara Sergent, Alpine Distilling is based in Park City, Utah. Their ultra-premium triple-oak bourbon, Triple Oak Whiskey, earned a 98-point "Platinum" rating and was named "Spirit of the Year."
Distilled and bottled in Park City, Utah.
Glacial gastronomy
The Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah offers an elevated fine-dining experience, with artfully crafted cuisine served in an elegant alpine setting.
Contributors
Co-founder · host & cinematic eye
A veteran of the Screen Actors Guild and Actors' Equity Association, Doug has built a three-decade career across The Wire — ranked the greatest TV series of the 21st century in a BBC poll — HBO's Emmy Award-winning Something the Lord Made, hundreds of Kennedy Center performances, and national campaigns for Toyota, Ford, and Walmart. He now channels that into Alpine Analytics, born of his and Si Si's shared passion: the high-alpine and travel lifestyle.
Co-founder · editorial voice
A cultural polymath, Si Si reports on prestige travel, design, and lifestyle worldwide. Executive Travel Editor of Jetset since 2010 and a Maxim contributor since 2019, she has reported on the Great Gatsby cast from Cannes, played tennis with Roger Federer in Paris, and interviewed Bode Miller at the Yellowstone Club.