Z Group at the 2025 Taste of Basalt

Tasting the Best of Basalt—For a Great Cause

This November, our team—Katie, Seth, and Brittany—headed down to TACAW for one of our favorite annual traditions: the Taste of Basalt. The 2025 event leaned into a festive theme of Vintage Ski Night, and the energy in the room matched the retro flair. Think après-ski nostalgia, bold patterns, and big smiles.

It’s not just a night filled with incredible food and drink (though that's definitely a highlight). It’s about showing up for the community we love and supporting the students and educators who shape its future.

As a Silver Sponsor of the Basalt Education Foundation, Z Group is honored to contribute to the programs and experiences that make our local schools thrive. And doing that through a joyful evening of local flavors, themed fun, and familiar faces? Even better.

Why We Show Up

We’ve been part of this valley for over 70 years, and while the projects, plans, and structures evolve, our core values haven’t changed: design with purpose, care for the landscape, and invest in the people who make this place what it is.

Being at the Taste of Basalt each year is one small but meaningful way we connect with that mission—by sharing in community, celebrating collaboration, and saying thank you to the educators who are shaping the next generation of creatives, thinkers, and leaders.

From Our Table to Yours

A huge thank you to the Basalt Education Foundation for bringing this event to life once again—and to every local restaurant, vendor, and volunteer who made the evening feel so special. We left full, happy, and grateful to call this valley home.

Thank You to Our Local Leaders

We’re grateful to the Basalt Education Foundation for their tireless work and to the broader Basalt community for a joyful and impactful evening. Our team left inspired—not only by the flavors and festivities, but by the enduring spirit of this valley.

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FAQs

What is the Taste of Basalt and how is Z Group involved?

The Taste of Basalt is an annual fundraising event hosted by the Basalt Education Foundation. It brings together restaurants, local businesses, and the Roaring Fork Valley community to support public education. Z Group Architecture & Interior Design proudly serves as an Annual Silver Sponsor, reflecting our deep commitment to community engagement in Basalt, Aspen, and throughout Western Colorado.

What was the 2025 Taste of Basalt event theme?

This year’s Taste of Basalt featured a fun and festive Vintage Ski Night theme—celebrating the heritage of Colorado’s ski culture with retro fashion and après-ski vibes, all in support of local schools.

Why does Z Group sponsor education and community events in the Roaring Fork Valley?

As the longest-standing architecture firm in Aspen, Z Group believes that design is about more than buildings—it’s about legacy, community, and place. Sponsoring the Basalt Education Foundation aligns with our values of supporting education, youth, and local partnerships in the places where we live and work.

Who from Z Group attended the 2025 Taste of Basalt?

Our team members Katie, Seth, and Brittany attended this year’s event at TACAW, representing our firm and celebrating alongside friends, clients, and fellow community leaders.

How does Z Group Architecture & Interior Design contribute to the Aspen and Basalt communities?

Beyond our award-winning architecture and interior design work, Z Group invests in the future of the Roaring Fork Valley through local sponsorships, civic involvement, and design that honors both landscape and legacy. Whether supporting schools or designing custom homes, we’re here to build lasting impact.