Visiting Artist: Whitney Naomi
Visiting Artist: Whitney Naomi
Join us for a live demonstration from Whitney Naomi in the Art Studio on December 7.
In 1969, Robert Redford bought the land now known as Sundance and envisioned the careful growth of a community committed to the balance of art, nature and community.
“Sundance is an arts community, a recreational community, a community of people who appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the responsibility to preserve it.”
Today, Sundance offers an atmosphere steeped in cultural heritage. Inspired by the Ute tribes that first inhabited this canyon and continuing through the early 20th century as the Stewarts, a family of Scottish immigrants homesteaded the area. The second generation of Stewarts developed the mountain into a small ski resort called Timp Haven.
Investors began eyeing the picturesque locale as a place to erect expansive condominiums, but Redford wanted “to develop a little and preserve a great deal.” Rejecting advice from New York investors to fill the canyon with an explosion of lucrative hotels and condominiums, Redford saw his newly acquired land as an ideal locale for environmental conservation and artistic experimentation.
In 1981, the Sundance Institute was founded here at Sundance Mountain Resort, followed by the Sundance Catalog in 1988. Many writers, directors, actors and artists have been inspired by the beauty of this canyon. Years of experimentation and refinement have ultimately resulted in what we now call Sundance. It’s Sundance’s ability to blend process and place that makes it dynamically unique and places it on uncharted waters on a steady course all of its own.
People here come from all walks of life, but one belief is shared: our community should represent who we are and what we believe. Sundance is an arts community, a recreational community, a community of people who appreciate the beauty of nature and feel the responsibility to preserve it. We want to help you find those elements of the Sundance experience which will most meet your needs and your dreams. As you’ll see, Sundance has many shapes, many moods, and many possibilities. Somewhere in our community awaits an experience which belongs to you and we are committed to helping you find it.
Robert Redford
To build upon Robert Redford’s legacy as stewards of this mountain drawing inspiration from art nature, and humanity to provide a place of discovery.
To be a leading North American experience-driven destination that ignites the senses, nurtures the soul, inspires stewardship, and fosters creativity.
Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards
Resorts & Retreats, 2021
Hotels.com, 2021
Travel + Leisure, 2021
Travel + Leisure, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards
Open Table, 2019
Forbes, 2019
Forbes, 2018
Condé Nast Reader’s Choice Awards, 2018
Open Table, 2018
Liftopia, 2018
2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016
Travel+Leisure, 2014
2002-2014
Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, 2013
Organic Spa Magazine, April 2013
Travel+Leisure,
World’s Best 2011
Spa magazine, 2011
Condé Nast Traveler,
June 2011
Condé Nast Traveler,
December 2010
2010
BOSS Award, 2010
Fodor’s Travel
Bride Magazine
2012
2020
Ski Area Citizen’s Coalition Ski Area Report Card,
2011
Ski Area Citizen’s Coalition,
2009/2010 season
Utah Business Magazine. The Sequoia award honors businesses that have matured into a completely green business in practice and purpose,
2009
SpaFinder Readers’ Choice Award,
2009
Preferred Hotel Group
Honorable Mention from Ski Magazine,
2008
Ski Area Coalition
Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce,
2004
Wine Spectator
Forbes
OpenTable Diner
Wine Spectator
2008-2013
2010-2012
Sundance, the place, has given birth to a variety of powerful businesses all sharing the same core philosophy.
Born of independent thought and creative execution, today the Sundance name represents innovation and change in all its manifestations. From the Sundance Preserve, Sundance Institute, Sundance Resort, Sundance Channel to the Sundance Catalog, the Sundance ventures touch millions of people every day.
Sundance is proud to be partnered with Ski Utah to promote the amazing skiing available across the state and here at Sundance Mountain Resort.
Explore Utah Valley (non-profit) is the official destination marketing organization for Utah County, Utah.
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Safety is our top priority. Therefor, due to lift lines and the ZipTour, drones are not permitted.
For any questions or to request photography approval, contact the marketing department: press@sundanceresort.com.
Interested in learning more about our resort's history, environment, activities, and lodging? Our field guide, given to each guest at check-in, contains a fun vacation checklist, useful maps, and interesting facts about the Sundance community.
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