Our May/June issue (on newsstands now) is all about mountain home makeovers and we’d like to know what you think of it. Whether you read Mountain Living in print or online, we invite you to share your experience by answering a few fast and easy survey questions about the stories you read—and any plans or dreams you have for your own house.

Just by participating, you’ll be entered to win a $100 American Express gift check. Just be sure you have the May/June 2012 issue on hand, or the digital edition up on your screen (just go to mountainliving.com and look for the digital edition icon toward the bottom right of the homepage). Click here to go to the survey.

To take ML’s reader survey, click here.

Our July issue’s travel story will tell you where it is—and reveal four more of the high country’s best hidden gems—so stay tuned!

Can you name this lovely peak? Post your best guess and we’ll reveal the correct answer and photo credit on Monday morning. Have fun guessing, and have a great weekend!

Browse more Ochre furnishings—and find a retailer—at ochre.net.

Itching to go? The ranch is getting ready to kick off the summer season, and they’re celebrating with a special travel package that makes a stay here a bit less of a splurge.

Beginning Friday, May 25 through Sunday, June 10, the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch is offering a special rate of $360 per person, per night, based on double occupancy (regularly $425). That includes:

Luxury accommodations — and we mean luxury! Cabins and rooms were decorated by the design superstars at Simeone Deary Design Group and feature comfy beds, luxurious bathrooms and plenty of authentic Western touches.

All meals and beverages — This includes hearty breakfasts and lunches, gourmet dinners served family style in the Trailhead Lodge’s beautiful dining room or outside at an open-fire chuck wagon, plus any bottle you care to pull from the wine cellar (yes, this is as fun as it sounds) and cocktails at the charming saloon.

Unlimited on-ranch activities, including gear and guides — Think horseback riding, fly-fishing on private waters, shooting at the Brush Creek Ranch Gun Club, and mountain biking and hiking on more than 45 miles of trails. There’s also a kids program for little ones between the ages of 4 and 11.

A $100 ranch credit to be used in the spa or General Store — We recommend using it to buy one of the plush robes you’ll find in your room, which (trust us) you won’t want to take off.

An authentic cattle drive and round-up event, plus live Western entertainment — Ever dreamed of singing old camp songs around the fire? This is your big chance!

And last but not least, a welcome gift for each guest — because who doesn’t like presents?

The package is based on a minimum 2-night stay and is valid 5/25/12-6/10/12. Rate excludes a 10% ranch fee, taxes, spa experiences and off-ranch activities. Restrictions may apply.

To learn more and see more, visit brushcreekranch.com. To book your stay, call 307-327-5284 or email guestservices@brushcreekranch.com and mention the 25% off Memorial Day and opening week package. 

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The Colette Side Table’s solid hand-cast bronze legs remind us of a delicate ring setting. A diamante glass top is the jewel. Each table in the limited-edition series of 50 is handcrafted and signed by artist James Magni. Available to the trade. Magni Home Collection, magnihomecollection.com

Every room needs one eye-catching chair. The simple lines of this Danish Modern Chair let the bold Brown Collins Ikat fabric really shine. Price upon request. Madeline Weinrib, madelineweinrib.com

Half industrial, half organic, the Outline Floor Lamp melds bare driftwood branches with black-lacquered stainless steel. In a bedroom, living room or library, it’s sure to lighten the mood. $3,726. Bleu Nature, bleunature.com

American designer/artist Paul Evans created the straight-out-of-Mordor sculpted bronze Stalagmite Dining Table back in 1971 and a few can still be had today. It’s bold, a bit daring, and guaranteed to get the conversation started. $19,800. Milord Antiques, at 1stdibs.com

You’ll never think of cowhide the same way again. Shown here in hues of Tricolor, Bark and Carrot, the Rewind Rug is made from hair-on-hide leather and can be specified in any color combo and size. Price upon request. Kyle Bunting, kylebunting.com

Click here to find more room changers at mountainliving.com.

In the latest issue of Mountain Living—on newsstands and at mountainliving.com today—we’ve rounded up some of the most spectacular transformations in all of the high country, bringing you jaw-dropping “before” and “after” photos, advice from the experts who worked the magic and products for revamping your own space. Don’t miss these dramatic remodels:

-Small & Soulful: A once-cramped Colorado cottage lives much larger than its tiny footprint, thanks to high-style, low-fuss design

-Breaking the Mold: A predictable mountain home in Montana’s Yellowstone Club becomes a sleek, sexy—and downright cozy—space

-A Barn Reborn: An old barn in Washington state is thoughtfully salvaged and reimagined as a rustic-chic retreat for family and friends

And don’t miss these highlights from the issue:

Get to Know: Brad Tomecek: The award-winning Boulder, Colorado, architect talks about modern design and the future of his craft. Click here to read the conversation.

One Room, Three Ways: See how one creative interior designer gives thee living rooms with identical floor plans three distinctive looks. Click here to browse the photos.

Go to mountainliving.com for more mountain home makeovers.

Post your guess in the comments section here, or over on the ML Facebook page. If you’ve made a trip to this part of the high country, we’d love to hear about that too! Stay tuned for the correct answer on Monday morning (as well as the source of this beautiful photo). Have a great weekend from all of us at ML!

My grandfather was a geologist, and some of my fondest childhood memories are of the hours we spent scouring rock shops in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In search of the perfect geode, we would always try to guess which boring exterior held the most sparkly crystals. My brothers and I would wait in anticipation as the sales clerk cracked open our selection to reveal an array of multicolored, crystallized swirls. Little did I know that 20-some years later, these stones would become the inspiration for interior design and fashion trends like these:

FABRICS: The wave-like pattern of a geode’s crystals inspired Kelly Wearstler’s Agate fabric.

"Agate" fabric by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks by Lee Jofa, leejofa.com

COUNTERTOPS: Someday I’ll have a client who will want a countertop that costs thousands of dollars per square foot, and I just might suggest this blue agate slab by Concetto for CaesarStone. You can backlight it for an even more dramatic effect.

"Profondo" by Concetto by CaesarStone, concettous.com

FURNITURE:  This perfect little side table, made from hand-forged brass and natural agate by Matthew Studios, speaks for itself!

"Quinn Table" by Matthew Studios, matthewstudiosny.com

ACCESSORIES:

Coasters edged in gold? Each one of these gilded geode slices by Eduardo Garza is sure to get the conversation started at your next cocktail party.

Geode coasters edged in gold by designer Eduardo Garza, eduardogarza.com

I was given a set of these bookends when I was younger and I think I gave them away a couple of years ago.  I should have kept them!

Agate Geode Bookends by Viva Terra, vivaterra.com

Mother Nature is an artist to the 10th degree! We recently used these agate slice sculptures from Arteriors Home to add color and style to a client’s bookshelf and he loved them!

Fergie Agate Slice Sculptures from Arteriors Home, arteriorshome.com

Sparkly geodes and agates are a natural fit for lighting fixtures, like this circa-1970 Willy Daro blue agate table lamp.

Willy Daro Blue Agate Table Lamp, via 1stdibs.com

So whether you’re inspired by an accessory, a color palette or want to transform an entire room, take note of this geological trend and make room in your home for a little ode to the geode.

FOOD & WINE Classic, Aspen, CO, June 15-17: This elevated epicurean celebration draws culinary stars, top winemakers, leading chefs and passionate foodies to Aspen for three days of inspired culinary events. Click here for more info.

Under the Big Sky Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, Missoula, MT, June 15-17: Browse beautifully handcrafted items, meet the artists (who will be present during the entire event) and enjoy the flavors of Missoula at this three-day, feel-good juried festival. Click here for more info.

Jackson Hole Wine Auction, Jackson Hole, WY, June 21-23: Celebrate and explore California wine at this classy affair, now in its 17th year, where 10 celebrity chefs will create California-inspired dishes to pair with wine from some of the state’s top wineries, among other tasty happenings. Click here for more info.

Dust to Dazzle: Renovation Home Tour, Butte, MT, June 23: Planning a remodel? Head to historic Butte, Montana, to see home makeovers in various stages, chat with homeowners and renovation experts, and gather inspiration. Click here for more info.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Denver, CO, July 6-8: Celebrating art in many shapes and forms, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival is no small affair: More than 350,000 visitors will flock to Denver’s Cherry Creek North shopping district for three full days of culinary demonstrations, art activities, and browsing booth after booth of outstanding art. Click here for more info.

Steamboat Wine Festival, Steamboat Springs, CO, August 2-5: Featuring a wine tasting on the mountaintop, a sip-and-stroll-through-town event and outdoor activities with a wine and food spin, this laid-back festival proves that wine culture doesn’t have to be stuffy. Click here for more info.

Summer Harvest Sunday Supper at Restaurant Kelly Liken, Vail, CO, Sundays starting at 4 p.m.: Savor the freshest flavors of the Vail Valley during this decidedly local feast, crafted by beloved Chef Kelly Liken who will base each week’s menu on ingredients culled at the Vail Farmers’ Market that very afternoon. Click here for more info.

Photo courtesy of Jackson Hole Wine Auction.

Click here to browse more of the high country’s best summer events at the ML online events calendar.