Our Story
A standard set long before the road.
Twenty-eight years of luxury hospitality — and a lifetime of service — brought together in one coach and one enduring philosophy: that genuine hospitality is measured not by extravagance, but by how thoughtfully a guest is cared for.
The Founder
A life devoted to welcoming others.
The Founder — portrait with the finished coach to follow
Long before Summit & Stone had a name, its standard had already been established. For more than twenty-eight years, our founder served in some of the country's most distinguished hospitality environments — Forbes 400 clientele, the VIPs of Fortune 10 companies, the house standards of Four Seasons — Jackson Hole — where every detail mattered because the guests had experienced the very best the world had to offer.
Before hospitality came another calling: public service. In his early career he served in law enforcement, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Alaska State Troopers. That experience instilled a quiet steadiness, thoughtful preparation, and calm judgment — qualities that continue to shape every Summit & Stone journey.
Summit & Stone is not a security service, nor does it aspire to be. Yet guests will notice something difficult to describe: the quiet confidence that allows them to relax completely. It is found in anticipating needs before they arise, attending to the smallest details, and providing a reassuring presence without ever becoming the center of attention. Because true luxury is not measured by what surrounds you — it is measured by how you are welcomed, how you are cared for, and how you are remembered.
Why Summit & Stone Exists
When the journey itself
was part of the welcome.
There was a time when travel was more than reaching a destination. A familiar face greeted your arrival. Someone watched the weather, followed your train or flight, handled your luggage, and quietly attended to the details before you ever thought to ask. Along the way, much of that gracious hospitality disappeared. Summit & Stone was created to restore it: one exceptional coach, one uncompromising standard, and a Concierge-Driver who believes the road between the airport and your destination is not simply transportation — it is the first chapter of your stay.
At Summit & Stone, our mission is to redefine luxury mountain transportation through elevated hospitality, reliability, thoughtful service, and the timeless grace of a bygone era. We strive to create a seamless, memorable experience that melts away the stress and burdens of travel the moment our guests step into our cabin. We endeavor to become their first warm welcome and reluctant goodbye in Vail, Aspen and the surrounding mountain communities.
We endeavor to be your first warm welcome and reluctant goodbye.
Reserve Your Journey