Original Thinkers Festival

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OT Original Thinkers Event Dates October 3 – 6, 2019

One of the best things the greater Telluride area has to offer is its culture and appreciation for the arts. OT Original Thinkers is a new festival that provides a great mix of speakers, films, and performances into a single event. During the four day event, you will be able to experience a collective blend of artistry, both on and off stage. Whether you’re coming to be a part of the discussion or want to see gifted minds at work, OT is a great way to start the Fall here in beautiful Telluride.

In addition to being a fantastic mountain retreat, this event will be a chance to engage with big ideas, in all their complexity, through the art of brilliant storytelling.

The Original Thinkers festival will make its debut at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village the first weekend of October.

OT Original Thinkers Event Dates October 3 – 6, 2019

Mike "Shimmy" Shimkonis

09/05/2019

Original Thinkers Festival

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Based on 20 reviews

Bob Benda

12:33 12 Mar 20

As seller's brokers, Asa Van Gelder, Mike... Shimkonis and their support team have no equal in the Telluride market! They did an excellent job of assisting us in preparing our property for market and helping us understand the proper pricing strategy based on empirical data and knowledge of trends and available inventory. Their marketing efforts ensured a wide exposure to our property including bringing a large number of local brokers into the home to make them aware of its current improvements and promoting how favorably it compared to other available inventory. Ultimately they created interest which attracted a qualified buyer and yielded a premium price at closing. Throughout the escrow process they were actively engaged and resourceful in making sure we got to the closing table. I highly recommend these experienced real estate professionals to anyone wanting expert advice and an 'above and beyond' level of service and initiative! Thanks, guys, job well done!read more

ann jenemann

15:49 19 Feb 20

My name is Tim Regan. Asa has been a friend for... the past 25 years, and has been my broker throughout that time. Most recently, he contracted a piece of property In Rico for me, and I closed (as seller) on that cash offer within 30 days. Not all Telluride brokers take the time for the small time Rico transactions, so props to Asa for getting it done. And doing it at a solid price per sq. ft. for Rico land. He put in the work and made it happen, and is highly recommended. Thanks Asa, Timread more

Donnell Allen

03:27 18 Feb 20

We have been working with Mike for a few years... now and he has been patient, helpful and knowledgeable. We closed on property in January and the entire process went smoothly and quickly. And he is a great skier! If you want a great experience with a realtor in Telluride, then you must contact Mike.read more

David Hallum

18:29 31 Jan 20

Excellent from start to finish. Mike and his... staff marketed the property well and sold it in a timely manner for full asking price. We were kept well informed throughout the transaction from listing to showings, inspections, right up until the close of escrow. Mike not only did an excellent job on this property but helped us find another highly competent realtor to help us with a different property in another state. The whole experience was wonderful and I can not say enough good or how highly I would recommend Mike and his staff if you trying to sell or looking to buy in this are. Top Notch!! Davidread more

Leslie Blickenstaff

15:53 12 Jan 20

Asa is one of best real estate agents in town. As... a long time resident and agent, he knows the characteristics of each area of town, the pros and cons of each of the buildings in town, and all of the ins and outs of the buying/selling process intimately. He kept me grounded and as un-stressed as possible during what is always a stressful process, and his guidance was invaluable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a place in Telluride.read more

mary tkach

23:36 06 Jan 20

It was a real pleasure to work with Mike... Shimkonis. He was extremely knowledgable about the locations, the geography and their history. He had a wealth of knowledge that made the sale of our house and the purchase of our new place go very smoothly. Mike made the experience almost effortless and was truly excited for us as it all came together. We would definitely call him again and recommend him to others.read more

Bonnie E.

15:08 03 Nov 19

My husband and I worked with Asa Van Gelder to... purchase a home in or near Telluride, Colorado, and we found a perfect home in Rico. We believe that without Asa, we would not have been able to purchase the home that we did. Asa was incredibly responsive--responding within a few minutes--to our request to view a home on Sunday and in a snowstorm. We expected to view the home on a weekday, but Asa knew how important it was to be the first to put a bid in, and he immediately arranged a viewing of the home. He arranged for us to put in an offer that day, and worked tirelessly and punctually as the sellers dragged their feet on the bid. In addition, he advocated for our offer and for us as buyers as multiple bids came in on the home. Asa made all of the difference. Once our offer was accepted, Asa led us through every step of the way, meeting all deadlines well in advance and communicating with us, compassionately and concisely. We purchased our home one year ago, and we still reach out to Asa for advice as new homeowners. We recommend everyone we know to work with Asa. You will be ecstatic if you are one of the lucky ones who choose him as your realtor.read more

MichaelandJackieo Orcutt

16:51 24 Oct 19

Mike has been an incredible partner for our... Telluride and Down Valley real estate search! I’m in commercial real estate and have transacted in over 1500 deals, and worked with fortune 100 clients, and Shimmy is among to best of them! He approaches his work with careful concern and detail, and is always a source of positive energy every step of the way! We’ve worked with him on two purchases and look forward to many more!read more

David Richey

16:22 24 Oct 19

We've dealt with Shimmy and Asa on a couple of... transactions in Telluride. In both instances, their service was professional, engaged, and they understood perfectly our motivation and goals. The interesting thing is that one deal was ++$1M and the other deal was just $50K. But they treated both transactions with the same diligence and creativity. You can't go wrong.read more

Katrina Aumiller

16:05 24 Oct 19

Asa went above and beyond from start to finish!... His honesty and integrity shine through all that he does. We are so grateful we had the pleasure of working with him.read more

Nicholas M. Vaughan DVM, MBA

14:34 24 Oct 19

Love this team, to start! Always friendly- their... downtown office is like a social hub and they are there for ANY visitor. We were lucky enough to bump into Asa Van Gelder and man, I have done quite a few residential deals in Austin and T-ride and would have never imagined how much service you deserve. Asa took us to a new level on what you should expect from a real estate broker. Even now, after the sell... he is still helping us daily to make sure that our investment/home continues to deliver on the goals we set. Just a fantastic group of people that truly connect on relationships. I was also pleased to know that their reputation preceded them as our dealings were fair from sellers agent as well. Absolute home run and would highly recommend!read more

Mitchell Cline

19:47 04 Aug 19

We have completed three very successful... transactions with Mike in Telluride and would not consider working with anyone else in the Telluride market. Mike and his team are of the utmost integrity, extremely responsive, and, most importantly they get deals done that always exceed expectations. Mike is well known and highly regarded by everyone in Telluride, and has demonstrated outstanding insight of all aspects of real estate, from buying, selling, to design/build, Mike's advice and counsel are spot on. My wife and I would strongly and with complete confidence recommend Mike and his team to anyone considering high-end real estate in the Telluride area.read more

steven steinberg

20:11 28 Jun 19

Shimmy helped us navigate 3 quick transactions... with the necessary speed and finesse that they required. We were very impressed with his work ethic, clarity, and knowledge in guiding us through our transition.read more

Heidi

20:21 25 Jun 19

Shimmy is the best. He is incredibly... knowledgeable about the Telluride area. We always felt we were thoughtfully guided, both towards and away from some properties, and never pushed into anything for the sake of a sale. He is also a pleasure to spend time with! He helped us navigate our purchase from start through finish taking care of many details. Would highly recommend!read more

Andy Bruce

18:03 25 Jun 19

Mike did a wonderful job helping us buy a second... home in Telluride! We were able to purchase confidently based on the time Mike spent with us, and based on his sharing his in-depth market knowledge. The transaction could not have gone more smoothly.read more

Lisa Moller

21:18 19 May 19

We couldn't have been in better hands than with... Mike every step of the way. Mike listened between the lines to what we wanted, found us a wonderful property outside an area we hadn't even considered and then was our best advocate throughout the process. He makes what is normally a stressful process fun and he genuinely cares about all parties involved. He is mindful of all the important details and gave sage advice throughout. It was a true privilege and a wonderful experience to work with Mike Shimkonis!read more

Horacio Fields

02:01 02 Sep 18

I have worked with Mike and his team for over a... year and have never seen someone more passionate about serving their customers.read more

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