located in the heart of downtown , the b and b had a homey charm reminiscent of aspen 's silver mining boom in the 1880s , whereas his family 's resort catered to affluent guests who demanded modern amenities and world-class service.he pushed open the door of one of the ridge 's fleet of luxurious black cadillac suvs , and the irregular beat of an unskilled carpenter 's hammer striking wood greeted him as he slid from behind the wheel .