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BEHIND THE SCENES
In August 2017, Querencia was acquired by believers in the value of giving back to the integrity and soul of Querencia,” Lauren adds.
the McCloskey family of Aspen, Colorado. community. “It’s simple: from whom much is “We are merely uncovering the beauty of what
Owners, daughter Lauren McCloskey Elston, given, much is expected” says Lauren. was already there,“ while maintaining its regal
and son-in-law Ryan Elston, who also serves With 2,000 acres, Querencia is being architectural backbone.
as the President of Real Estate, have “hit the repositioned to become a multi-generation With a vision to create a place that caters
ground running,” enthusiastically and whole- club with the “one up, two down” membership to the Mind, Body and Spirit – the two have
heartily committing to the project by relocating structure that encompasses members’ parents, begun new initiatives like a Speaker Series and
with their three young daughters to Los Cabos as well as children and future grandchildren to a customized “Q Travel” program with trips
with plans to take Querencia to the next level have access to all membership benefits. around mainland Mexico. “How great is it to
of luxury. They chose Querencia for its “breathtaking be able to wake up at sunrise, surf at the best
The two have a proven track record of success authenticity of space, the convenience of break in Cabo, play the #1 rated golf course
in real estate and leadership. Ryan is a partner at having everything onsite, and its proximity in Mexico and end the evening with a fresh
Aspen Associates Realty, and Lauren dedicates to the US.” Having been residents for nine margarita and an engaging conversation from
her time to serving on multiple boards and years, they “…understand how Querencia world-class speakers,” says Ryan, “ it doesn’t get
as founder of The Vanguard Chapter of The lives,” and are “...committed to retaining the better than that.”
Aspen Institute. Lauren and Ryan are deep
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