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GO BEYOND from the editor WELCOME TO 2014 In our first issue of 2014, we are excited to highlight those who, as a manner of daily living, GO BEYOND and push their personal boundaries, reaching outside their comfort zone in order that they can live a responsible, conscious and fulfilling life. Our cover story features Daryl Hannah, known as much for her activism as her acting. Daryl crafts a personal message and challenges not only local Malibuites but the the global community at large to expand the way we think, urging us to live a more meaningful and eco focused lifestyle. A message she lives daily and stands behind with dedication. The documentary "Black Fish" highlights the darker side of life for the killer whales held in captivity at Sea World. After seeing this film, Point Dume Marine Science School 5th grader Kirra Kotler protested the school’s annual trip to the popular theme park. Though she faced potential strong resistance from the school and her classmates, Kirra stood fast in her position. She chose instead to dedicate herself to promoting the appreciation of the Orca's innate natural majesty in their true environment, versus standing back as they were forced to live a life of abuse, deprivation and emasculation dictated by corporate giants. The story of her courage and determination is truly inspiring. This ten year old young defender goes beyond to set herself apart as a champion of truth and responsible stewardship. Everyone knows that Telluride does luxury lodge living well. What most people don't know is that this world renowned skier’s haven boasts the very best that is occurring in the burgeoning green ski movement. Sustainable lifestyle editors Claudia and Rob Taylor headed to the snow covered mountains of Telluride to deliver a comprehensive, sustainable winter review showcasing the very best the eco ski industry has to offer. Yoga, improving lives through nutrition and detoxification, insight and lifestyle ...in every page herein... 90265 magazine was created with a purpose - to look, read and feel remarkably different than any other magazine. It is how we define the true Malibu lifestyle. Authentic, like the people who live here. As such, our dedication to "going beyond" will continue to extend to each and every page, and to each and every reader. Happy New Year! Cece Woods Founder, Editor In Chief 90265 Malibu Life & Style
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STAR FISH
BLACK FISH KIRRA KOTLER
after seeing the dark side of killer whales being held in captivity, A young Malibu student makes an unpopular, yet remarkably responsible decision to GO BEYOND, and stand up for the humane treatment of these majestic giants of the sea. Photos by Dana Fineman
The family’s story Kirra is 10 years old and in 5th grade at Point Dume Marine Science School. The school is a “marine science school” because it focuses some science curriculum toward the children’s immediate environment and ecosystems: the ocean, the coast and marine life. Kirra has always been an animal lover and we feel she really does have a calm demeanor and gentle way that attracts all types of animals to her. Recently our family watched the documentary, “Blackfish” together. Kirra immediately felt (as we all did) that if the information in the documentary was true, she did not want to go to Sea World again until their treatment of some of their marine life changed. We decided to do our research and obtained information from credible references and local resources about Sea World, animal captivity, and the orca’s natural environment. We spoke with experts including a source at Monterey Bay Aquarium. This was a timely issue as the 5th grade class at Point Dume Marine Science School (PDMSS) takes an annual overnight trip in March to Sea World. All of the 5th graders look forward to this trip as a rite of passage, it is a time that they become more cohesive as a class, become more independent in the absence of their parents, and enjoy the theme park as well as the student learning experiences that Sea World has to offer. However armed with the information she had, Kirra decided she was not only cancelling her trip to Sea World, but she also wanted to try to tell all her friends, their parents, and the school and see if the school would consider an alternative trip. We then had to educate her on what it meant to take such a position, and that everyone might not jump on board. Some of her friends may not agree and the class might go without her. We explained that she had to respect other people’s opinions even if she felt they were wrong. She went to school and started telling all her friends that she was not going on the trip and why. She started telling everyone. Obviously, this was not a popular opinion. Some of the kids look forward to this trip all year and were not happy to hear one of their friends was trying to cancel it. And many 5th grade families were still planning on sending their children when surveyed by the school. But Kirra was not alone. As she spread the word, we found out more and more families had also expressed concern with continuing the annual trip to Sea World this year as well, and planned to cancel their plans to participate. This made getting the information out to everyone even more imperative for the kids to be successful. What happened was just that: families watched Blackfish together and did their own fact finding. There was a shift in the community thinking. 5th grade Moms Sadie Barish and Tamar Bendov immediately found alternative experiences for the 5th grade trip to provide as options to the
Kirby, Ava, Kirra, Honore, The Kotler Family
administration, and together with Sadie we met with the Principal to discuss the issue more than once. We initially met with resistance from the school about cancelling the trip. The trip was already scheduled, and money was soon to be collected. News about what Kirra and some of the other 5th graders were trying to do began to spread. Several social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter lit up with commentary and discussion from community members and even celebrities about whether or not the school should participate in the excursion, especially due to their designation as a “marine science school”. Kirra received advice and support from her godfather, local Chris Cortazzo who is a passionate animal rights advocate along with respected former PDMSS Moms Dianette Wells and Jerri Churchill for speaking out against the “routine”, and taking a stand for what she believes in. All helped us guide Kirra to stay focused in her cause: find an alternative trip for the 5th grade and spread the word about the orca’s conditions at Sea World. Former Point Dume Marine Science School student, now a Malibu High School Junior, MacKenna Strange, wrote a letter to the principal that communicated her opinion that the school should cancel the trip and try to plan other activities geared toward learning about the marine life that did not include attending the trip to the park. She supported the students who had made the decision to cancel their trip and said that she would not go now, even though she had been one of the students that went on the trip in the past. The letter was later published in the Malibu Times. The story was gaining in popularity and was making local news. CNN ran a piece on the story and interviewed Kirra as well. The Oceanic Preservation Society and the Sea Shepherd groups contacted her to support her decision and thank her for being an advocate for the orca’s. LA Talk Radio “Out of The Blue” Deirdre Wilson also interviewed Kirra and Kirby with the director of the documentary, Gabriella Cowperthwaite and a PETA representative. Ultimately, the school cancelled the trip with the support of most of the 5th grade students and families. The principal assured us she will find an alternative experience for the kids. Kirra’s main concern is the orca’s living environment. She feels that Sea World should use all their expertise and resources to take the initiative to find a better solution for the orcas to live in a more natural habitat. “They don’t belong in a pool doing tricks while we watch them. It is wrong to use them as a circus act to make money. They belong in the ocean where they have more room to swim. I want them to be free, like me.” Kirra knows these animals were bred in captivity, and that it isn’t likely that all of them could be released into the wild and survive. Nevertheless, she would like them to be in the most natural environment possible, and especially not be expected to perform for food. This has become an amazing learning experience for Kirra, our family, and the community. We as parents are so proud of her, for using her one voice to make a difference, for having the courage to stand up for what she thinks is right, and for seeing it through. Kirra and MacKenna were asked to host a screening of the documentary, “Blackfish” at Pepperdine University, January 31, 2014, followed by a panel discussion of experts.
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in a pool doing tricks while we watch them. It is as a circus act to make money. They where
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BLACKFISH about the film
“They are an animal of great spiritual power and they are not to be meddled with.” First Nation’s People
By Rob Taylor
free,
like me.”
Students and Parents of Point Dume Marine Science School
The documentary film “Blackfish” is a well crafted and deftly presented history lesson on the captivity of Orcinus orca by corporate theme parks for public presentation and performance. The narrative speaks for itself and the film is a must see for anyone interested in the topics of cetacean captivity and behavior. More importantly, what Blackfish does is reframe the debate over profit oriented corporate greed imprisoning highly intelligent and socially evolved creatures that some researchers are beginning to discover may be on the level of human development. This is a moral and ethical quandary that is becoming more illuminated thanks to emerging research in the field of cetacean neuroscience. Orca researcher Howard Garrett appears in the film to discuss recent discoveries about these creatures. According to Garrett Orcas are amazingly friendly and understanding and they intuitively want to be your companion. To this day there is no record of any Orca doing any harm to a human in the wild. They live in big families and have lifespans similar to humans. Females can live to be about 100, maybe more and males to about 50 to 60. Orca communities are extended matriarchal groups where the adult offspring never leave their mother’s side. And according to Garrett, each community has a completely different set of behaviors. Each has a complete repertoire of vocalizations with no overlap, so much so that they could be called languages. Even though the scientific community is reluctant to say any other animal other than humans uses language, there is every indication that Orcas do use language.
Another researcher who appears in the film is Professor of Cetacean Neuroscience from the Emory Center for Ethics, Lori Marino. Marino has been conducting brain research on Orcas for the past 25 years and some of her recent discoveries are groundbreaking. Marino states that the Orca brain just screams out intelligence and awareness. While performing a post-mortem MRI on an Orca brain Marino said the results were astounding. “They’ve got a part of the brain that humans simply don’t have. Adjacent to the limbic system, the part of the brain that processes emotions, the Orca brain has an extended lobe that appears to be highly developed. Marino says the safest inference would be these are animals that have highly elaborated emotional lives. It’s becoming clear that dolphins and whales have a sense of self and a sense of social bonding that they’ve taken to another level. Much stronger and much more complex than in other mammals including humans. It’s also been suggested that their whole sense of self is distributed among the individuals in the group.
Killer whales are beloved majestic, friendly giants yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously. BLACKFISH unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of the notorious performing whale Tilikum, who - unlike any orca in the wild - has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. BLACKFISH expands on the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity.
images courtesy “Blackfish”
While cetacean research is tediously difficult, new discoveries are regularly being made. Hal Whitehead, a biologist from Dalhouse University in Nova Scotia co-authored a controversial paper that suggests no species other than humans are as cultural as Orcas. Culture is about learning from others. A cultural species starts behaving differently than a species where everything is determined genetically says Whitehead. They have their way of doing things, which they’ve learned, from their mother and other relatives. Based on our improving understanding of how truly evolved these animals are it seems appropriate to re-examine our attitudes when it comes to the approach and treatment of cetaceans. Killing them for food and incarcerating them for profit seems an anachronism today. As a former Sea World trainer says in the film, “When you look in their eyes you know somebody is home. And when they are cut off from the cultural richness of living among an extended family and the environmental richness of swimming the world’s oceans and spend their lives in enclosed tanks splashing people with their tail for a living that would make anyone angry.”
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SNOWBOARDER
YOUTH MOVEMENT LYON FARRELL
What’s your perfect day?
Waking up healthy, it’s blue bird, no wind, and my friends are with me.
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Interview by Claudia Taylor Photos by Rob Taylor
Lyon Farrell holds two passports, one for the US and one for New Zealand. A true citizen of both nations he is intimately acquainted with the customs and cultures of both his island homes. Raised on Maui and Queenstown equally, Lyon is now training for the New Zealand National Snowboard team. Travelling between South Island, NZ and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Lyon spends hundreds of hours perfecting tricks in both the half pipe and slope style. CT: Tell me where you are now and what’s been going on. LF: I am in Keystone, CO and I’ve been snowboarding and skating at Woodward. It’s been really cold here in Colorado, but its finally sunny today. CT: Where were you born and describe your family. LF: I was born in LA but raised my whole life in Maui. My family is loving and super supportive. My Mom was a world champion windsurfer and my Dad is a big wave surfer and a Hawaiian waterman. My brothers and sister are pretty cool, I miss them when I am away for the winter. CT: Talk about the time you’ve spent in Malibu and skating with your friends here. In Malibu I go surfing, skating and diving. Last time I was there we got some lobster. We went scuba diving and blew bubbles in the kelp forests off Pt. Dume, it was freezing! I skate with Tom Schaar sometimes, Evan Berle, Morgan Wolfe and hang with friends. I have close hanai family in Malibu, aunts, uncles and cousins. CT: How long have you been riding and what are your best tricks. LF: I learned when I was 6 in NZ but didn’t get serious until the winter of 2012 when I joined Simple Snowboarding. I spent 8 months away from home in the last year. My favorite trick is a back 7 melon and and a front blunt 270. I am working on my 10’s and my 12’s. CT: What is simple snowboarding? LF: Simple Snowboarding is a great program that has taught me to ride correctly on my board. It is really team oriented but it feels like family. My coach Sam helps me a lot. CT: What are your plans for the future? LF: I want to compete in the 2018 Olympics, X games, get on Red Bull. This year I have the opportunity to get experience through competing in some World Cup events... Thanks NZ! CT: What is your favorite book, movie, and music. LF: Movie is Barbie...Ha-ha, Step Brothers Book: I don’t know how to read...I watch a lot of you tube.Actually it is To Kill A Mockingbird Music: All dat new shit, yo. (I am a closet belieber) Ha! just kidding Portugal the Man, Lana Del Rey,Soja, Of Monster and Men, Metric, Broken Bells, Dr. Dre, Earl Sweatshirt... CT: Your favorite thing to do not snowboarding in NZ and Maui. LF: Surfing, Skating, lip-syncing for Snap chat, flipping on the trampoline hanging with my friends. I like to spear fish a lot on the reefs in Maui, check my instagram @LyonFarrell CT: What is it like being able to call two countries home? LF: Really nice cuz if one country messes up, I always have other. And NZ has pies. I love the people in NZ, they are really genuine and their sense of humor is awesome. I love Maui too and I spend time in Malibu, Colorado, Florida, Utah and New York, I am pretty lucky to have all these experiences. CT: Who are your heroes in snowboarding and in life? LF: Terje Haakonsen, Mike Ranquet, Christian Holler, Jason Prior, Josh Stone, my mom. CT: What’s your perfect day? LF: Waking up healthy, it’s blue bird, no wind, and my friends are with me. CT: How do you want to leave your mark in the world? LF: I am not sure, I’m only 15. I’m not going to say I’m going to stop world hunger...I care about people and I really like to show that by the way I act.
PIPE 2013 MASTERS It seemed like everyone in Malibu headed to the North Shore to see the finals of the most recognized contest in surfing, The Pipe Masters. At 41, honorary local Kelly Slater captured the most prestigious title in the sport as he navigated 10-15 foot waves, coming out ahead of John John Florence in the end to complete a goal he set forth the previous year. “Today was one of the most special days in my life,” Slater continued. “It’s a day I have dreamed about since I was a little kid -- big, perfect, West-angled Pipeline and a showdown at the Pipe Masters.” Slater continues, “Someone asked me what excited me in the end years of my career and I said I would like to surf a Final at Pipe against John John (Florence),” said Slater, “so that’s pretty special today.”
Earlier, tens of thousands of fans watched as Mick Fanning clinched the ASP title to eliminate Slater from the World Title chase, a bittersweet day for Slater after winning his favorite contest, The Pipe Masters but just enough to piss him off to return next year. - CW GO BEYOND KELLY SLATER
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Growing up in Malibu was a strong component
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“How's this for a peace of my mind?”
DARYL HANNAH
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DARYL HANNAH
Photos by Peter Augustin
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Happy New Year It’s always a great opportunity to recommit ourselves to things we love & yes, it’s time... well this is true for every challenge we face & in this increasingly corporatized, globalized world - it's time that we human beings stand up for each other & for the vitality of our basic needs & life support systems - it's time to insist on honoring the profound interconnectedness of all life time to employ solutions & take responsibility both personally & in our lifestyle choices - time to get our communities to put that carbon back in the ground by building organic living soil (humus) which is our greatest hope to cope with the climate crisis which currently threatens all life on this beautiful blue ball (and it has the added bonus of creating more nutritious food) - time for clean energy to dominate & let the dinosaurs rest in peace & keep the fossils six feet under or more - but perhaps 1st & foremost, it's time to get the power & influence of $$$ out of the global political & legislative systems. Progress cannot happen with the speed & urgency required unless these systems once again work for the people (yes & other living things) - so time to realign our priorities to make sure these structures begin again to do what we initially created them to do...
- to serve us & not to make us servants
- to serve us, not to destroy us.
So be bold. Get out there. Let your voice be heard. Lay your body down on the line. Yes, there will always be detractors - but what you'll find is there are more of us, from all walks of life who will be there right along with you.
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BRINGING YOGA YARIV LERNER, the “YOGA MOGUL” TO THE MASSES Interview by Jackie Robbins
I met Yariv Lerner last month when I traveled to Sophia, Bulgaria to appear in a 10 DVD Yoga production featuring my much-esteemed teacher Micheline Berry.Yariv is the CEO of Udaya Entertainment at Nu Boyana Studios where he began working by helping his Father, the owner of the Studio, to produce feature films. Yariv was a gracious host to 40+ yogis, teachers and musicians that were selected by Micheline and had traveled from all points of the globe to participate. I was excited to be invited and unaware of what kind of experience would lie ahead once I reached Bulgaria. I found myself extremely impressed by the quality of the production that sprung forth. It felt like I was appearing in a real movie! With Yariv’s loving and caring support I watched my teacher Micheline shine as the dynamic Yoga and Music Master that she is. Yariv himself came to the practice of Yoga after following another avenue in his career that led to his knees giving out from playing professional beach volleyball. Using yoga to prepare for knee surgery he ended up experiencing a full recovery and never had the surgery. His passion for yoga developed and even led him to become certified as a teacher, although he has never taught a class, preferring instead to film his favorites. Yariv with his two partners in tow, Rob Edie and Cody Christopherson, all Malibuites and Yogis came to visit me upon our return to the States, and agreed to talk to 90265 Life and Style Magazine about the birth of Udaya, it’s mission, and to share with our readers what Udaya is offering the Old, New and Future Yoga Community. We also talked about the Udaya Retreat Center in Malibu, the opening of which marked Yariv’s return to the film industry to become (what our tribe affectionately dubbed him) “Yoga Mogul”. I was so moved by Yariv’s particular depth of insight and clarity of vision that I decided post-interview that instead of recording his answers to my questions, that I would list his many authentic and beautifully honest remarks.
I found him to be a veritable fountain of universal truths...
FROM YARIV-IN HIS OWN WORDS... I began building a house in Malibu, I was about half way through the project and the financial crash happened, the lending institution that we were using went belly up. Getting permits to build was challenging too, you have to drive all the way to Ventura to talk to half a dozen very closed minded actually that’s where people to get a Coastal permit. the mat The battles between the different agencies at the building department are very interesting, the Ceanothus Patrol. We finally got the loan recovered and then managed to finish the build. But the selling prices had dropped drastically and we no longer could sell for a reasonable profit. I found Rob (Edie) and we tried to rent it, heading in the direction of a drug rehab, because they are popular and making lots of money. But I didn’t like the people I was associating with.., there was something wrong about it. I had wanted to attend a yoga retreat with one of my teachers, Travis Eliot but couldn’t go, so I talked him into having the retreat at my house. The retreat was so successful that we continued to have them, and eventually Travis and I became partners and turned the property which means “rising sun on into the Udaya Retreat Center. We named it
happens… off
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yoga
Udaya,
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After several successful yoga retreats the Center was holding it’s own, so I asked, “what’s next?”…and Travis said “I always wanted to film the UY 108 series of Yoga”, I said “I can do that!” My Father had just finished filming “Conan the Barbarian” and we were about to start filming the “Expendables 2”, the studio in Bulgaria was open, we had a full crew on staff, we were ready to roll! So Power Yoga, it’s teachers and students became our first focus. We filmed Travis Eliot, Rudy Mettia and Vytas Baskauskas. I was practicing at Power Yoga and all these guys were doing their retreats at the Center, that’s how I met Micheline, she did a retreat there. Now we have it rented for a whole year to one healer, a celebrity nutritionist. The lofty goal of Udaya’s mission is to offer a healthier and happier life through the practice of yoga by making the practice more accessible to more people. People are so image driven that to be able to film the classes in a more cinematic and image-heavy way will attract more viewers. I feel that individually, which translates to peace with others. A lot of people are interested in trying yoga, yet the USA Census showed that 5 million people are practicing yoga but 45 million are interested in trying it. I would like to get the 45 million practicing and confident enough to enter a studio. People say, I’m not flexible enough to do yoga, I’m not strong enough to do yoga, and they see pictures in the yoga magazines and say that’s not cinematic yoga that is really beautiful to look at with me. I … old, young, small, large,
us
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like to film practicing
real people
everyone.
Power Yoga is only the beginning, Micheline teaches her style. The word yoga just means unification, but a lot of us in the West (USA) think that yoga is just asana (the practice of postures) but there is so much more to it. So someone in Virabhadrasana III (warrior 3 pose), for example is just doing warrior 3 but it
isn’t
until you connect
the
breath
to that posture that
you are doing yoga.
practice is
I think the practice is the informative programming. Within the the experience; within the experience is the . There really isn’t a teacher, per say. Just getting people to do the practice will become the informative instructor. Getting people connected to the various teachers we are recording is giving many people a chance to open to the yoga experience. You go into a yoga class in Santa Monica, which is supposed to be “the hot-bed of yoga” right now; there are about 1000 students that go to all the classes being offered. If a teacher fills that class what happens when the walls are removed? In some yoga classes the mats are ¼” apart, can you imagine if you could take that experience out into the world? I’m trying to give people the class experience in their home.
teacher
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Another thing we do that is different from other companies that are streaming yoga classes is that we break down another wall, the wall between teacher and student. The teacher talks to the camera directly, addressing the student at home. This is difficult for the teachers, but they get it and are working with the camera in this new way, saying “now you at home, make sure you don’t push yourself beyond your limits, take Balasana (Child’s pose)”. We make sure
relationship
there is always
that
happening. Most companies film from the back of the studio over the students backs looking at the teacher, some even have patents on that style of camera work. What I’ve done is build sets that are unique to the teacher, that represent the teacher. Then we face everyone to the camera, so even though it’s a mirror-image going in the opposite direction you are able to connect with the students, getting the group energy, which is so important to practicing with a class. Then we do cinematic filming that includes the wide-shot and the close-up and it is then possible to connect with the emotions of the class.
we all
As one of my favorite teachers likes to say, “you think this is easy, just try memorizing the sequence and do it at home by yourself….not so easy”.
might
need each other.
This brings me to the
theory
that
“Group Energy”, I’m trying to transfer that to film. We mix it with the newest techniques to make the viewer at home feel as though they are immersed in the experience. Plus we interview everyone; get their testimonials and their stories so that viewers can connect with individuals who inspire them…because they can relate. For this reason we try to film big groups so that the variety of people is infinite, demonstrating their love for and their place within the practice. We want our films to nurture the ever-expanding yoga community. There is always a shift that happens when you leave yoga class, you feel the best you’ve felt all day as you finish your Shavasana (corpse pose) then you leave class and someone bumps into you or cuts you off,
The more you spend time on the mat in that state of mind the more you can translate that experience into your daily life and become less reactive and I think that is how peace happens. Then you take your peace out into the world and things and you realize, oh I just lost that state of mind.
start changing. Developing awareness is the first step; it puts you into an extra-ordinary-state-of-mind. Suddenly the ordinary stuff of Me, I, what I want, what I need, I am happy or I am not…becomes secondary.
I try to film yoga once a year in Sophia at Nu Boyana, either at the end of filming a feature or when we are ramping up to start a film. The crew are all there, the equipment is there; the studio is primed and ready with the latest technology.
go+beyond 2014 Once a year Nu Boyana Studios has a yoga take-over. The yogis descend upon the studio and the crew really loves and appreciates the change up. The crew goes from being in a PTS (post traumatic stress) situation and everyone becomes so happy. Our stage people cry at the yoga wrap to, parties, they really become affected. The camera people are fully versed in all the poses, even though they don’t practice, but they end up dancing with the practiconers. We now film with ”yoga openness” so our film
yoga is coming,
style is smoother and better the more we do it.
the yogis leave.
The
crew is in tears
when
The beauty in the class is that we try to create a bridge from the offline world to the online world. For connecting the yoga community we have very active Facebook groups for our different series. The online connection is happening between the yogis from the film and the yogis practicing at home. These interactions lead to connection, this is our new world, and we from it. Indra’s Web is a story of on one of the sections, as one pearl moves the whole web Internet is an example of Indra’s Web in the real world, Wide Web.
running away
embrace
instead of
should that a giant web where every sentient being is a pearl flexes in waves and ripples throughout. I think the the Hindu foreboding or foretelling of the World
Online community is big, we are trying to create a tribe, and connect people all over the world through one online platform. It’s a subscription-based model that we are trying to expand. We are going to upload 5 new classes a week and film with a lot of new teachers, to share their practices. I like to focus on one amazing teacher a year who has a story to tell and produce a big product with that person. It becomes a journey, and as you are doing the journey you get introduced to other classes. Then eventually we’ll take those teachers and produce a bigger set with them. We
flow
believe
that
innovation will
from this method. We actually were innovating with the Micheline experience because we had, until that point, added music tracks after filming. But the “Liquid Asana Live” tapes incorporated live music with all those amazing musicians spontaneously, quite challenging but ultimately pushing us forward with our techniques. A very big innovation for us, so now we are again saying, “what next?” Maybe a 3-D yoga class?… perhaps. The last moments of a production are most the most inspiring because you pulled it off. Like when we did a pyrotechnics explosion during sun salutations. Or when Micheline and I heard an amazing solo at the end of class that we were not expecting. Looking at the lighting and listening to the music, that was a special moment. My
greatest satisfaction
from
practice
is the
feeling
you have in
a class. The best thing about being involved with the yoga community is the people. I think that the principals of yoga are something that can be applied in everything. Trying to apply unification, non-violence and all the small lessons we work through leads to good business and longevity.
world peace + yoga
WOGA
Listen, Breathe, Learn, Practice,Care
Namaste
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SuperFood SUNLIFE ORGANICS Improving Lives Owners: Khalil Rafati and Hayley Gorcey
Interview by Yvette Gilpin
YG: What inspired you to open SunLife Organics? HG: The concept of SunLife Organics was Khalil’s. When Khalil and I got together seven years ago, I had some familiarity with superfoods and nutrition because I had worked in a juice bar, but I wasn’t fully immersed in a lifestyle of health and wellness. I was drinking ginger shots and then stopping by Jack in the Box on my way home from college. Khalil really encouraged and inspired me to eat healthier and get into a regular exercise routine. Pretty soon we were doing cleanses together (psyllium husk, burdock root, and all). The more consistent I became with eating organic whole foods and staying more active than I had ever been in my life, the better I felt and the less desire I had to eat or drink anything that would keep me from feeling as good as I was. Khalil had been talking for years about his dream of opening an all organic juice bar where he could serve the type of concoctions he was always whipping up in the kitchen, made from the best ingredients he could find, and also provide a small, but top of the line, assortment of the superfoods and supplements that brought him back to life (ones that he had to scour the county and the internet to track down). Khalil has a drive and passion that I am constantly in awe of and I like to think I’m really good at getting things done, so our partnership sort of naturally presented itself and Khalil suggested that SunLife was something we should create together. And here we are. I feel so blessed and grateful that I get to spend my days with the incredible people that work here and the amazing guests that come through our doors, sometimes just to say hi. Not to mention, I get the indescribable satisfaction of watching two year olds sip organic kale smoothies that we made for them and then reach their hands out to their parents asking for more. I’m still not 100% sure how I got here, but I know that it’s exactly where I’m supposed to be.
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KR: My own personal experience with rejuvenation, detoxification, and overhaul of my physical being. I smoked for 20 years, was a blackout drinker, heavy drug user and suffered from severe depression/ anxiety disorder for most of my life (from 12 to 33 to be precise). Almost immediately after introducing juicing and superfoods into my diet did I experience something nothing shy of a miracle. I immediately began to look younger and feel better and then after a couple of cleanses and the introduction of yoga/ meditation into my life, my anxiety attacks disappeared and my depression, for the most part, dissipated.
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YG: What is your Vision for the Future? Life & Biz? HG: We love what we do, so we’re going to do more of it. I think the country is bouncing back from a nutritional low point and people are starting to gravitate more toward the foods nature intended for us to consume, but a lot of people get discouraged because it isn’t as easily accessible as the other stuff, not to mention I think there’s a lot of people who associate “organic” or “superfoods” with a certain type of person that they don’t identify with. We want to expand the reach of what we’re doing in Malibu and Thousand Oaks to encourage, inspire, and do whatever we can to make lives better (yes I know how cheesy that sounds, but it’s the driving force behind what we do). KR: As far as life goes, I’d like to continue doing exactly what I’m doing. I love being a part of and serving my community, I love being near the ocean and in the sun (that’s where the name for the store came from—SunLife- life in the sun). As far as business goes, I’m going to bring SunLife Organics to as many people as possible.
Owners Khalil Rafati and Hayley Gorcey
YG: Choose 2 Drinks from Your Menu; break down the benefits- how each drink benefits the body?
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HG: Fountain of Youth: This smoothie is made of antioxidant-packed superfoods, like goji berries, acai and resveratrol, which is one of the most potent antioxidants and has been reported to fight disease and help reverse aging, hence the name “Fountain of Youth” Green Juice: Although it might not be as tasty as the other drinks on our menu, the health benefits of drinking green vegetables is worth it. Greens are very alkalizing and help cleanse the body. I throw a little lemon in mine. KR: Wolverine: what can I say? It pretty much has everything (vitamins, minerals, protein, superfoods) and tastes amazing. It gives you massive amounts of energy and tastes so good you feel like you’re getting away with something Turmeric tea: one of the greatest things you can put into your body and something I drink on a daily basis. Turmeric and ginger’s ability to reduce inflammation is unparalleled. Turmeric is also recently found to be more effective than Prozac in treating depression. It fights cancer and aids in digestion. Throw in the ginger, lemon, cayenne and raw honey and you have one of the greatest elixirs on the planet.
Khalil's text message from Khen Rinpoche Lobzang Testan, Abbot of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
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go+beyond 2014 YV:Choose Super Supplements that are Essential that you Offer from Your Store. A Product that Benefits... HG: BRAIN, BLOOD, SIGHT: Nordic Naturals Omega 3 or chia seeds (these are more of a straight superfood than a supplement and are high in omega 3 and soluble fiber, helping to lower high blood pressure and support healthy blood cholesterol levels). There has also been research linking omega 3s to healthy vision and resistance to age related vision issues. Omega 3s also play an important role in brain function. SKIN: Skin Renue by Elan Veda. I love this line because it is so pure (just natural essential oils) and it’s owned by a great Malibu local, Dan Palmer. The Skin Renue serum is light and dries quickly, but is very effective. 3-DAY CLEANSE: We offer a juice cleanse that you can purchase by the day. We also carry the Arise and Shine supplement kit to help aid in cleansing, however their kit is meant for a 14 day cleanse (you don’t have to juice fast for the full 14 days.) My other personal favorite is the Vega One Nutritional Shake. I make a smoothie with a scoop of it every morning. It is a nutrient packed meal in itself (complete with vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, enzymes, and probiotics). And unlike a lot of products that are that high quality, stevia sweetened, and that nutrient dense, it actually tastes great. KR: SKIN: For skin, I love Sleeping Monk (both formulas). I was using them for sleep, but after about a week, people kept commenting on the appearance of my skin. The other product I absolutely love is Skin Renue by Elan Veda. It leaves you completely moisturized and nourished, but leaves no greasiness or shine. OVERALL: I’m a huge fan of the superfood green powders (Pure Synergy, Vitamineral Greens and Catie’s Greens). You can throw these in water or add them in a smoothie like we do and get instantaneous results: boundless energy, increased mental clarity, enhanced libido, etc. I use essential fatty acids (the ProEPA formula by Nordic Naturals) and Wobenzyms by Garden of Life for inflammation. I do a ton of paddle boarding, trail running and yoga and have a tendency to overdo it in all three. The Wobenzyms and essential fatty acids work like magic. The essential fatty acids are great for brain function too, which, after years of abuse, I’ll take all the help I can get.
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YG: What inspires you? Bethany: Heart Felt, Real, Open and Selfless people. Being around people who are happy & love others makes my heart Smile. Cache: Watching our customers and team change their lives with a healthy lifestyle Chris: Observing people and learning from the uniqueness of each individual. Natalie: Passionate dreamers & doers. Great Outdoors. YG: What is your favorite eatable pleasure at SunLife? Bethany: My favorite is a toss up between the Fast Eddy & Peanut Butter Chocolate. Cache: Natalie’s Famous Kale Salad Chris: Brazilian Bowl Natalie: The Chocolate Black Gold with Peanut butter and Coffee Beans
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As we begin what will surely be a busy year, there is little more alluring than starting the first days of January with a clean slate.
Our bodies are yearning for a detox do-over and the best place to begin the process is with Sunlife Organics cold pressed juice cleanse. Six fresh, organic drinks a day (I am personally following the program for three days) will reset your body's chemistry, and provide you with the vitamins, minerals and nutrients your body needs to restore itself after the Christmas cookie carnage. This easy to follow regimen will leave you fully recharged and refreshed for 2014! - CW
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big,
hearty salads,
lentil loaf, grilled shitake mushrooms, artichokes, braised kale or brussel sprouts‌ whatever is in season and looks
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wellness FREEDOM with expert kathy freston through Veganism Conscious Living Editor Tracey Bregman Interviews Veganist and Healthy Living Expert, Kathy Freston TB: There are many health benefits to being a veganist but with people being so price conscious, I don't think people realize how inexpensive it is as well. What do you stock your fridge and freezer with on a weekly basis? KF: I eat out a lot, so I choose restaurants that I know I can get plant-based fare, like Thai, Mexican, and Japanese. Crossroads Kitchen opened last year in West Hollywood to rave reviews, and it’s amazing because it’s completely vegan but people go there for the cool scene and the great bar… and even though 95% of the crowd is not vegan, everyone goes crazy for the food. I also love Craig’s for dinner because he has – aside from steak and chicken and fish – a whole vegan section on the menu that’s really diverse and delicious. For lunch I love Veggie Grill (the Bombay Bowl is my favorite), Michael’s (he has a whole vegan section now, too!), and Real Food Daily. At home I keep things simple and inexpensive: lots of whole grains like brown rice and quinoa, yams and sweet potatoes, black beans, lentils, black eyed peas, veggies (I keep bags of frozen ones, too, as they’re handy, cheap, and just as nutritious as the fresh stuff), fruits and nuts. TB: As a vegetarian since I was 8, I have had issues eating at friends homes and going out to restaurants. I learned from you, while we had lunch one day, to replace any meat on the menu with avocado! So easy! You also had a brilliant idea of asking the hostess if you could bring a dish when invited for dinner. What do you do serve when you are having a dinner party, especially if you have meat eaters coming over? KF: I love entertaining, so I’ll usually do a bunch of dishes that people can choose from: big, hearty salads, lentil loaf, grilled shitake mushrooms, artichokes, braised kale or brussel sprouts… whatever is in season and looks good. Or if I have real meat lovers over, I serve meat alternatives like Gardein, Beyond Meat, or Field Roast sausage and make them exactly the way one would make animal-based meat only with the plant-based version. I particularly love my “chick’n parmesan” which is so easy to make: just use the Gardein scallopinis, smothered in tomato sauce, topped with Daiya non-dairy cheese and popped into the oven – that with a side of mashed potatoes (made with Earth Balance non-dairy butter and almond milk) and salad pleases any hardcore carnivore! TB: I know first hand the health benefits of being vegetarian and vegan. My step daughter is vegan and her partner has MS. She was symptomatic and on medication. She went vegan and hasn't had any symptoms since and is completely medication free. I also have a type 1 diabetic step daughter and you talk a lot about diabetes. It is so interesting to me that people will go on medication before even just trying to eat differently. You have done a lot of research in this area, can you elaborate? KF: It’s quite exciting to see the effects take place so quickly: within the first week of eating vegan, your weight begins to come off (2-3 lbs per week); within the second week, your blood pressure and blood sugar go down, and by the third week, your cholesterol drops significantly. There are also some very exciting studies that have recently come out which show anti-cancer activity happening after just two weeks. TB: I think we all start out a new program like gangbusters but how do we stay on track, long term? KF: Just keep leaning forward, tweaking your habits bit by bit; in a very short while, you’ll feel so much lighter and stronger that it’ll inspire you to keep going. Surround yourself with healthy people who support your shift, and keep it fun – this is an adventure, after all! TB: Kathy, we have all been indulging this holiday and most of us make a resolutions to start the year healthy but then we can fall off the wagon after a couple of weeks. What I love about your books and your philosophy is “leaning in” starting slow and eliminating foods slowly. You have also written a book called “The Quantum Wellness Cleanse” Tell me what made you write this and the basics of the cleanse? KF: When I think of the word diet, I think of white-knuckle discipline, where you force yourself to eat super plain food that you don’t like, and you go to bed hungry (and angry!). And it usually lasts only a few months at the most, and then you cave and go back to your favorite foods (which make you gain weight). I don’t like diets, because they are no fun, and they’re not sustainable. But when you take the pressure off yourself and simply leeeeeean into little changes, and introduce all sorts of delicious, fiber rich food, it’s not that hard. You feel fulfilled that way; you are getting all kinds of hearty and satisfying food, so you don’t feel lacking.
conscious+living The trick is to “crowd out”, not “cut out” which means that, little by little, you add healthy things into your diet, which leaves you less room for the unhealthy stuff. In The Lean, I talk about adding in an apple a day, then a few days later 2 TBS flax seeds, then strategically adding in water before your meals. Before you know it, your body chemistry is changing, your blood sugar is regulated and your hunger hormones have straightened out. You find your way, without all the hardship and rules. Life is to be enjoyed after all, and I believe we should all celebrate our food traditions with friends and family, but just tweak them a little. Now if you want to really jump in and get some major changes more quickly, you might consider doing The Quantum Wellness Cleanse which would have you give up sugar, alcohol, all animal products, gluten, and caffeine for 21 days. If giving up all those things is just too much, give up all but the caffeine or whatever adjustment works for you. I’m a big believer in progress, not perfection. TB: I love that you call yourself a VEGANIST, meaning someone who does or studies. How did this originate? KF: When I started learning about a vegan diet, I got kind of obsessed with all the good that comes from it – not just in terms of my health, but also for the environment, the animals, and certainly my sense of being spiritually on track with my guiding principles of compassion and kindness. And like you pointed out, the suffix, “ist” means “one who does” or “one who studies”, so just like the words “chemist” or “artist”, a “veganist” is someone who is intensely interested in a particular subject – in this case eating plant-based food - and wants to go on learning more. In my mind, a veganist takes action on what they learn – not necessarily in an “activist” way but in whatever works to make their individual lives better while also helping to make the world a better place. TB: Being a veganist, you talk about the mind, body and spirit. I don't believe anyone else has ever spoken about that. When did you first make the connection? KF: When I began considering my diet as a way to practice my spiritual beliefs (compassion, kindness, etc.), I came up against so much inner turmoil. How could eating meat, dairy, and eggs be wrong when so many people do it daily and with gusto? If longstanding faith traditions hold that eating animals is acceptable, who was I to question those traditions? And yet, especially after watching behind-the-scenes video of what happens to animals as they become our food, I remained troubled, on a spiritual level, at the thought of eating them. If I am someone who wants peace in the world, how can I make peace with my part in the system of institutionalized cruelty and misery toward animals? How could I feel peaceful inside if I continued to collude with this bringing of suffering? The more I meditated on it, the clearer it became: choosing to be vegan is not just about my physical health, it is about the wellbeing of all creatures of this planet. Being vegan, for me, is a vital part of an awake and aware spiritual practice as well. It’s not just that I choose not to contribute to the suffering of animals; my vegan choices also allow me to become more the person I want to be.
Kathy Freston is a New York Times best-selling author with a concentration on healthy living and conscious eating. Her books include Veganist: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, Change the World, Quantum Wellness: A Practical and Spiritual Guide to Health and Happiness, The Quantum Wellness Cleanse: The 21 Day Essential Guide to Healing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit, The One: Discovering the Secrets of Soul Mate Love and Expect a Miracle: 7 Spiritual Steps to Finding the Right Relationship. Her newest book is, THE LEAN: A Revolutionary (and Simple!) 30Day Plan for Healthy, Lasting Weight Loss (Weinstein Books). Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Dean Ornish penned the introductions for two of her books and her work has garnered accolades from such respected names as Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Neal Barnard, Marianne Williamson and Dr. Deepak Chopra. Like Kathy on Facebook: Facebook.com/kathyfreston.veganist Follow Kathy on Twitter: Twitter.com/kathyfreston Follow Kathy on Pinterest: Pinterest.com/kathyfreston/
Emmy award winning Conscious Living Editor, Tracey Bregman shares these thoughts: “Because many people ask me what I do to stay in shape, how I eat and how I live my life. I teach my children all the time about being conscious. Conscious of being a nice person, of people’s feelings, of being conscious - of what you put into your body, how you nourish it and how you feed your soul. Being conscious of your mind, body and spirit. I believe it is our divine right to live consciously in joy!”
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“cut out”
which means that, little by little, you add
healthy things into your diet.”
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BEAUTY IN THE MOUNTAINS: HIGH ALTITUDE SKIN CARE
six products to protect, nourish, and revitalize your precious skin Have you ever felt like you suffer from the mountain uglies? As soon as you hit the slopes, your body becomes puffy, your eyes blood shot, and your skin becomes dry and flaky? The reason is lower oxygen levels due to lower atmospheric pressure; your body can take a few days to adjust to these changes. One of the most important things you can do for your skin on the slopes is to use a very high SPF. only are you battling the sun, you are also exposing your skin to the wind, and the cold.
Remember, not
There is much talk of Turmeric tea having great anti-inflammatory properties, even after a long day at the slopes, you could be tempted to have a long hot shower. But that will dehydrate your skin even more. Stick to a lukewarm shower. And most important - don’t forget to drink lots of water.
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Aurelia Skincare - Cell Repair Night Oil - 50 ml An intensive overnight boosting treatment, which works in tandem with the skin’s nightly repair mode. BioOrganic 100% pure botanicals ensure this exquisite oil instantly absorbs to work on all fronts. Kalahari oil provides abundant essential fatty acids, Mongongo oil restructures and regenerates the epidermis, Kigelia firms and tones, Baobab delivers precious Omega 3, 6 & 9 and the antioxidant properties of Hibiscus fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.
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TELLURIDE a Ski Town In Balance
Written by: Claudia Taylor Photos by Rob Taylor
The lifeblood of any ski destination is tourism, and therein lies the rub. Without enough tourist support, the resort is strained. However, on the other hand, too much development risks harming the very nature that gives the town it’s special draw.
The veins are filled with gold and the mineshafts long to tap the energy locked deep in the earth. Today’s Telluride luminaries dress like regular locals; there’s a total lack of pretense, and just a genuinely friendly vibe all around.
Telluride is unique in so many ways. It is gifted with a mountain that allows access for both the most advanced skier and the beginner to share a lift and take in the scenic splendor together, while still giving them a choice of downhill runs to fit their individual skiing style.
The Mountain Village, styled on a true European model, rests at 9,540 feet. There is no massive base, but a lovely spread of cobblestone courtyards with varied restaurants, shops and services all within strolling distance. A ski valet is stationed at the base to ferry your skis and boots back to your hotel or rented abode.
The San Juan Range is stunning with unparallelled vistas. At the 13000 + ft. summit, the beauty will literally take your breath away. The town, established in 1880 as a mining camp, sits at 8,750 foot elevation and boasts a population of 2700+. It still exudes the rough and rumble characteristics that saw Butch Cassidy rob his first bank here in 1889. Telluride has always attracted influencers, truly remarkable people like LL Nunn, George Westinghouse, and Nicola Tesla, who in 1891 discovered alternating current here, with a hydroelectric dam used to power the mines. It’s a true planetary power spot. The mines here have curious names - Contention, Temptation, Pandora, to name a few. They follow what are called lay lines with their shafts transecting the highest peaks to the lowest valleys.
In a community committed to sustaining mountain life, nature takes care of the playground -the question is how do the town and ski resort take care of Nature in return? Can they get along? Perhaps the most impactful, environmental improvement was the installation in 2002 of the GONDOLA that connects the town of Telluride to the Mountain Village. The thought behind this project was to greatly reduce the amount of car and truck traffic travelling between these two locations. (The gondola ride is also 10 minutes faster than the car ride.) Then, in 2010 the ski area installed a large solar array that generates electricity to offset the power requirements to run the gondola. Now it’s aptly named, the Green Gondola. It was put in by the Town of Mountain Village and is their transportation system much in the same way as the subway is to a New York City.
The simple and lovely fact is that after you reach the destination, the tucked away, romantic box canyon -either by direct flights from LA on United or Allegiant Air, or through Denver to Montrose on your choice of carriers -once you get to Telluride you won’t need a car AT ALL to enjoy the town. No other ski area deals with auto exhaust, sprawl, and tourism convenience with this type of forward thinking policy. Not Aspen, Vail, Sun Valley or Jackson Hole. Paul Major, the CEO of Telluride Institute (a partner with Aspen Institute) says, “the biggest threat is basing ecological conservation on tourism.” The Telluride Foundation is set up to fund early stage companies that address those issues, through the arts, culture and environmentally.” They are the epitomy of a community supportive organization giving grants ranging from $1K to $50K each year. And as Paul likes to emphasize, the biggest carbon contributor is transportation: air travel being number one followed then by the automobile. A round trip from LA to Denver, approx. 1700 miles, produces one ton of carbon emissions per person, according to Native Energy’s carbon calculator. Visit nativeenergy.com to see how their offsets work and how you can purchase them. TELLURIDE MOUNTAIN LIMO is there is take you in style from the moment you arrive in from Montrose, the most on time airport in Colorado, or from the Mountain Village. Even if you want to jump down to Ouray to the Hot Springs, the mountain roads are best navigated by seasoned drivers, and they have you at ease in their eco-flex fuel 4x4 limos. Most of the high-level accommodations like Element 52 and River Club have staffed concierge who will happily deliver you to your destination. The Town of Telluride has a rough and ready, entrepreneurial independent spirit that embraces individuals rights for free expression. YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS ARE SAFE IN TELLURIDE” is written on the wall in a defunct classic warehouse. The town has a magnanimous tradition best summed up by the 35 year old ‘FREE BOX’ that locals fill with useful items for reuse by community members. The Telluride Ski Resort, founded in 1972, now encompasses 2000+ acres with 18 lifts serving 127 runs with a maximum vertical drop of 4425 feet. It’s always been known as a hard skiers mountain, but now has made huge strides to provide terrain for every level of skier. Almost half of the terrain is black and double black diamond but the green and blue runs are plentiful and long. The “Galloping Goose” intermediate trail is 4.6 miles long!
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Being in such a remote location means everything has to be imported, and all trash and garbage has to be trucked out. Stephen Roth, Executive Director of Culinary Services, is keenly aware of local sourcing and makes every effort to provide a farm to table experience - especially in the summer when produce is readily available from throughout the region. Products labeled with the MADE IN COLORADO brand are given top priority. In terms of environmental Stewardship, Katie Geissler, Manager of the Eco Adventures and Environmental Programs at Telluride Ski and Golf, shared with us these advances: Telluride won the Golden Eagle Sustainability Award in 2004 for wetlands mitigation. In 2010, Telluride first participated in the National Ski Area Association Climate Challenge by monitoring carbon output. Katie isolated the carbon emissions of each department and set a goal of 5% reduction in 5 years. The snow making equipment was upgraded in 2011 with the help of a grant from the NSAA, and the old Ratnik guns were replaced by new Snow Logic models. Prior to this, the process required 300 cubic feet of compressed air to connect 70 gallons of water to snow. The new technology reduced that to 5 cubic feet of air, a 60 times reduction in energy. That’s a huge reduction. It puts Telluride’s Carbon Reduction program well ahead of schedule.
Telluride also provides winter alternatives to skiing. Their Eco-Adventures program offers family snowshoe tours, mountain winter survival class and adult snowshoe tours led by expert naturalists. Another big attraction is the snow biking on Brenter Bikes. Instead of wheels the bikes rest on short skis and are allowed up the lifts so non-skiers can enjoy fast runs down hill as well. Summer is filled with festivals, and actually, through them, more economic activity and gross receipts are generated than in the winter months. From Bluegrass to film premieres to the Mushroom Festival in August, all are big hit sellouts. The Telluride Ski Resort also stays extremely busy with gorgeous destination weddings. Last summer they hosted over seventy-five. Local event planner Holli Owen, works with Stephen to create fairytale experiences for couples and their entire families which include hiking, biking, fishing and immaculate nature sojourns in all its glory. Pampering, of course, is also part of the menu. The spa AlpenGlo offers services and products suited for the high altitude and the local hotels all have first-rate spas. So can a ski resort co-exist with a soulful community committed to sustainability? From our viewpoint, the answer is a resounding yes!
Telluride is a community that supports community.
Telemarker Josh Geetter
HAUTE CUISINE
HIGH ALTITUDE DINING Gone are the days of “eat to ski” when you subsisted on chili and French-fries. With 10 separate restaurant options on the hill, now it’s ”ski to eat”. The closest thing you’ll find to the usual cruelty of the slamming cafeteria trays is in the charming Gorrono Ranch near the base. Here are just a few of your options: ALLREDS: Allreds, at the top of the Gondola, enjoys the best restaurant views in Telluride. It is truly fine dining in a comfortable lodge environment. We were veryimpressed with their top-notch wine list, and entrees like fine Colorado lamb done three ways were impressive. If you are staying in town, the 5-minute gondola ride to Allreds is a breeze and the gondola offer blankets to wrap in if you are a bit dressed up. TOMBOY: Most popular lunch spot. Lively crowd, beer on tap,fun potato chip nachos and the Elk Burger are just a few of their many great offerings. At the base of chair 4 it is a great place to unwind after some strenuous runs. GORRONO RANCH: This charming historic Basque Sheep herding Ranch sits mid mountain and serves something for everyone. There’s an adjacent saloon and the famous “beach” to hang out in depending on the weather gods. The smokehouse Rotisserie Chicken, Pulled Pork sandwiches and Burgers are perfect on the hill fare. Live music plays daily during the season, ALPINO VINO: Sky’s the limit here. One of the most picturesque dining experiences at 12,000 ft.! With hand-hewn beams and furniture crafted from reclaimed wine barrels, Alpino Vino provides a high alpine ambience reminiscent of restaurants found throughout the Dolomites of Northern Italy. GIUSEPPES: A cozy warming hut on the hill. Serves Gumbo and Chili and all sorts of Po’boys with the best view you can get with your ski boots on. BON VIVANT: The newest restaurant situated at the top of Polar Queen Express. Enjoy country French fare such as lamb cassoulet and crepes with a French wine list. Fine Dining for lunch, with another knockout view to match.
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Sustainable WINTER Product Review
Is it ‘sustainable’? Why? AND Why should you care? Compiled by Claudia Taylor Photos by Rob Taylor
Equipping yourself for mountain sports requires major purchases. The gear you choose should last for years. The price for outerwear and hard-wear means it’s a commitment. So when looking at the recent revolution in design and functionality, why not also look at the strides major companies are making to insure that their products are manufactured not using banned chemicals, and have a holistic approach to improving the environmental footprint. Ask and seek answers as to how was your garment or ride was made, and where does it go when you’re tired of it? The snowball is rolling down the hill and gaining traction, and many more brands are seeing the green light. But how do you know for sure? Bluesign is a benchmark that guarantees resource productivity, consumer safety, water and air emission quality, and the health and safety of its workers. Look for the BLUE SIGN label, found among the scads of hang tags somewhere near the one you are searching for that tells the style, size and price. We found that you don’t have to sacrifice style or performance when choosing your new winter kit and stylish giddy-up. 90265 Magazine chose the following companies to highlight because they are all playing an open hand when it comes to their environmental policies.
The 5 main components of responsible environmental stewardship involve:
ENERGY USAGE, CHEMICAL USE, WATER PRESERVATON, CARBON EMMISSIONS FROM AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORT OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION For a more complete list of eco-friendly brands go to:
bluesign.com
The earth is PRAISE. PROTECT. PRESERVE. our playground.
A FEW WORD FROM OUR REVIEWERS: SAYS JOSH GEETTER: (30 Year Telluride local/ Oriental Medicine/Acupunture master) MAGDALENEFJORD FLOW PARKA, DOWN INSULATED, FULL WEATHERPROTECTION PARKA FOR WOMEN. MSRP $500 hellyhansen.com
Helly Hansen (HH) Gear BlueSign gear: Fabulous in both form and function, and the use of primary colors. Primary Tones (Blue and Yellow) rock! It was below zero and windy the day of the shoot. The pants stopped the wind, sealed well at the boots, fit nicely at the hip and allowed room to move without looking like a burlap sack. In fact, they form fit better than most modern all mountain gear I’ve tried. So refreshing!
Josh Geetter
Scott Kennet HH Mission Jacket: Our iconic mountain jacket offers functionality combined with a clean Scandinavian design. Designed for big turns on big mountains in the hardest conditions. This breathable, waterproof, PrimaLoft® insulated ski jacket for men keeps you covered while you charge a new line. MSRP $400 hellyhansen.com
VERGLAS HOODED DOWN INSULATOR VERSATILE OG LIGHTWEIGHT DOWN INSULATOR. This thin, lightweight, hooded jacket for men can be worn as a mid layer or as a coat in its own right. It easily fits into a backpack, making it ideal for active lifestyles or when you´re out and about in the city. MSRP $270 hellyhansen.com
The BlueSign as a benchmark for Sustainable outerwear is of prime importance. This alone is reason to buy the clothing! SAYS KATJA: (15 Year Telluride local / founder Telluride Thrift Shop and Mercy from the Skies Animal Rescue) Loved the slim fit jacket with great detail in the sleeves and wrist coverage. Loved the small drape over the rear as well--functional and great looking. And warm! Especially with the Merino wool under layer, which I wore into Tomboys without the jacket and got a few nice compliments!
W HH®WARM ODIN HYBRID TOP BASE LAYER TOP Utilizing the LIFA technology, Great warmth and moisture management. These can actually be put into the recycle bin when you’ve had too much fun in them. MSRP $100 hellyhansen.com
Katja Wichland
The Helly Hansen slim fit down jacket was as warm and windproof as it was stylish. I’d wear it in any conditions except for heavy snowfall, in which case I’d be interested to see what shell HH matches to the jacket. One critique is that the jacket is missing an inside breast pocket.
W STELLA JACKET FULL WEATHER PROTECTION PARKA FOR WOMENDOWN INSULATED Insulated, waterproof, windproof and breathable parka jacket for women. Feminine fit. This down coat is fully featured with H2FLOW. MSRP 400.00 hellyhansen.com
ZEAL ski goggles with video cam were “the better mouse trap we’ve all been waiting for.” These are guaranteed to capture the natural essence of our ski days due to the subtly couched video unit. Current technology of cameras mounted atop a helmet simply trashes the vibe of a spontaneous ski experience. These goggle cams are the answer. They were easy to operate, even in sub zero weather. I will say that the menu/view finder was challenging to see without adjusting the goggle each time. SURFACE GreenLife Skis were really “snappy” in the flex. The tips rolled over and responded immediately. The tails had awesome power and again, snap! This is notable considering the side cut is minimal in this “midfat plank” genre of ski. Bamboo has natural resiliency. It can withstand a hurricane and bounce right back. “That which bends does not break.
SOUL POLES Hand made in Park City. Customizable bamboo poles couldn’t be cooler. It is a sleek and sexy pole with the look of raw bamboo-because it is real bamboo-a water thrifty, pest resilient, renewable resource. They can be custom engraved, torched, painted or you may opt for the limited edition hand painted by R. Nelson Parrish. MSRP $125-$350 soulpoles.com SURFACE SKIS: The GreenLife is their most environmentally friendly model. It’s made in a collaboration with the NRDC to raise awareness for environmental problems and utilizes a Poplar- Bamboo Core. Available in 172cm and 182cm; rated for mid to advanced skiers. Not a professional race ski, but awesome in variable conditions. Feather-weight.
WAGNER CUSTOM SKIS Handmade in Placerville, just a stones throw from Telluride. Wagner’s approach to sustainability is evident in all aspects of his production and choice of materials. (See inset feature.) These custom skis are built to last, and be the best ride for your own personal ski DNA. MSRP- $2000 www.wagnerskis.com
This spunky relatively new American ski company from Utah has perhaps the best social media campaign across the board. Have some fun and follow them on Instagram, Vimeo, FB etc. MSRP $ 574
A BLUE SIGN approved tag stands for Consumer Safety from harmful chemicals.
ZEAL Optics A Boulder Colorado based company; makes all of its goggles and sunglasses from plant-based resins. Instead of petroleum based product, you are wearing the most high tech goggles and lenses made from a weed! Castor beans, which grow all over Malibu like a scourge, and mother told you NEVER to eat because they are poison, are the source for Z-Resin; a propriety technology developed in Switzerland for ZEAL. Most impressive is the breakthrough HD Video Goggles with a lightweight and relatively easy to operate POV camera. Able to use adjust and shoot even in the toughest mountain conditions. MSRP $399 with viewfinder zealoptics.com
Bogner's Bamboo Helmut Sleek bamboo and metal Helmut lightweight and shock absorbent MSRP $650
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Brodie Decker Terrier Age 1
Photo by Rob Taylor
GOOD TO THE BONE I looked at this book so I could get to know about the dogs that live in this cool town, but I’d rather just smell their butts and the yellow snow than read what their people say about them.
DOG SHAMING Some people might find this clever, but really, if dogs had opposable thumbs, can you imagine what we might say about our two-legged friends? You take a look and make your own conclusion.
I COULD PEE ON THIS Now this is a good book. My girl Ella will really appreciate the poetry by some awesome funny and smart cats. I love to see Ella laugh out loud and I know she will. From BETWEEN THE COVERS, TELLURIDE Co-Owner, Daiva who runs the place is really cool; people seem really happy in her store. They serve apple cider and the place is warm and cozy. TELLURIDE THRIFT SHOP BENEFITTING Telluride Animal Foundation WAG AGAIN is a non-profit run by my newest friend, Katja. They make dog beds, soft like your persons’ old sweater, because it was someone’s old sweater. They sew them by hand and also make dog toys and stuff them with shredded clothes they couldn’t sell because maybe there was a hole or something. So waggy to see that the TELLURIDE THRIFT SHOP is the most popular spot in town after the lifts close, but maybe that was because they were serving free pizza in the back where all the new donations come in. I ate some of the crumbs off the floor while my mom was trying on old sweaters (the ones with no holes.) They also had a giving tree with coupons so the people buying people clothes could help the Telluride Animal Foundation.
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Eco clothing for ruffwear human’s best friend Reviewed by Puppy on the go editor Brodie I loved the warmth and stylish good look of my red jacket-everyone said I looked hot! My K-9 Overcoat’s shell is 100% recycled polyester that is abrasion-resistant. But I couldn’t make sense out of the vibram sole booties; the dog on the box looked like he was having so much fun, but I felt like Frankenstein and I couldn’t get my usually nimble feet to work. They would have been great to keep the snowballs out of my feet...maybe more testing required. My people knew that Ruffwear has been a leader in the dog gear category incorporating recycled and recyclable materials into its line. That’s why they selected it for me to try. They have 3 jackets (K-9 Overcoat, Climate Changer, Quinzee) and a couple of beds that use recycled fabrics and insulations. For bowls, the Quencher series uses a recycled polyester outer shell. And for toys, the Huckama, Turnup and Gourdo are all made from resilient natural rubber that is renewable and sustainable. The Lunker uses PLUSfoam, which is 100% recyclable throughout the PLUS Reclaim & Recycle Program. RUFFWEAR is cool! They are part of the The Conservation Alliance, a group of 180+ outdoor companies that donate a percentage of their sales to go directly to non-profit organizations for the purpose of protecting wild places and scenic rivers for their habitat and recreational value.
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Element 52
AN Auberge RESIDENCE Telluride
Story by Claudia Taylor Photos by Rob Taylor
We couldn’t have found a more inviting accommodation in Telluride unless perhaps we were invited to stay at Ralph Lauren’s guesthouse. Situated a short walk to the free gondola, ELEMENT 52, an Auberge Residence. Has every amenity to make a Malibu denizen feel more than comfortable. In fact - it felt like home from the moment we stepped in. The spacious open floor plan is well balanced. It exudes a natural aesthetic appeal. Modern meet Nature - say Hello! The color palette is warm, the vibe uncluttered: distressed wood floors, fine plaster work on the walls in greys and bone, natural fibers on the furniture, two big statement bucket chairs flank the fireplace, cow skin rugs, and sumptuous Peruvian throws on the sofas and beds. An open living / dining / kitchen space is perfect for après ski relaxing and entertaining. The kitchen, all fixtures by Waterworks, with a Subzero Fridge, is outfitted with classic serving ware from Crate & Barrel, OXO, and my own favorite accessory: a SONOS music system that played our favorite Pandora station throughout the suite- even in the bathrooms. Coffee?? It’s fresh ground from the Steaming Bean...and a full array of teas from Mighty Leaf.
We enjoyed a 3 bedroom, two level flat- complete with a patio with a gas fire pit and bar-b-que- however the near zero temps at the beginning of the ski season made this a lovely thought more than a reality. Our travelling companion, PUPPY ON THE EGO editor, Brodie, much appreciated the clean and fluffy dog bed waiting for him, with a spiffy dog bowl set. We all felt welcome! Each bedroom had its own draw- the master, with dreamy grey /silver minimalist tones- was outfitted with just a perfect bed, organic sheets and pillows, silver painted tree trunk side tables, a glass desk (if you really had to work) roomy closet, and a bathroom to die for. Steam shower, Carrera marble, dual sinks...and FULL SIZE bottles of amenities- not those one-use-only bothers. Perhaps the most impressive amenity are the numerous BIONAIRE Humidifiers that are in each bedroom- at this altitude- this is a must, and these long lasting, clean-misting beauties are dream machines. Also noted- really tasteful artwork- hard to hit everyone’s notes here- but massive painted horse portraits talk about the mountains without being cliché. The lobby is outfitted with elegant, well-curated art books, game tables, sports on the screen and a bar. Do you enjoy concierge service? Telepathic concierge? I don’t know what they feed these kids- but yes with a genuine smile is their only answer! Drive you anywhere in the heated flex-fuel-limo, pick your kid up if he finishes skiing before or after you, take you to a restaurant or to look at the Vernal Falls just 3 miles up valley, or down to Wagner Skis factory to order your customs…”SURE! When do you want us to be there?” The dual level spa is super fun- and located next to the funicular so that this “ IN TOWN ‘ accommodation is actually a ski-in/ski out. You can boot up, ski to the gondola, and finish your day with the cruise down Telluride Trail back to the cushy pad. We chose to ride the gondie at the end of our day. But taking the Gondola back up to Allred’s for dinner is a short and warm 6 minute ride- the Gondolas even have blankets...no whining here in Telluride. These folks know how to play hard and relax stylishly. Prices range for a rental of a one bedroom for $395-600 per night up to the rental of a three bedroom luxury suite for $ 2650 per night.
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Story by Rob Taylor
From the ski mecca of Dayton Ohio, Pete Wagner moved west to UCSD to study mechanical engineering and software design. He started work in the golf industry writing algorithms for custom fit club manufacturers. An avid skier, Pete felt the pull of the mountains, specifically the steep runs and deep snow of southwestern Colorado. Back on the hill he realized there is nothing generic about an individual skier and with that thought in mind he embarked on a journey to develop a system that would map an individuals ski DNA. After writing over 300,000 lines of code for the software Wagner Skis opened in 2008 and have since built over 5000 pairs of skis.
Wagner Skis
Based in the small town of Placerville just down the valley from Telluride the small factory uses p tex bottoms and sidewalls sourced from Austria, wood core sugar maple, white ash and aspen from the eastern US and steel edges from Ohio. Most major manufacturers design and build 30 to 50 prototypes, take them to a ski show, take orders and build over the summer. Then both parties pray for snow and hope they built the right skis and the retailers are able to sell the majority of the stock. The average turnaround time from prototype to skiable product can be up to two years.
Photos provided by Rob Taylor and Wagner Skis
Wagner turn around time is 2 weeks. And Wagner only builds to order; there is never any residual inventory. It is a lean and efficient business model. Wagner Skis provide race room services usually only available to World Cup and Olympic athletes like Bode Miller and Lindsay Vonn for recreational skiers. The process begins with determining the skiers DNA. This is done on the Wagner Skis website where the, height, weight, ability, typical terrain skied and number of days per season and more is compiled. The next step is for a phone or Skype call with a Wagner ski design expert and the client where the final dimensions and materials are decided. From that point a recipe is created, an order ticket is hung in line and the factory begins the manufacturing process. The wood core is cut by a 3D CNC (computer numeric controlled) milling machine and then laid up by hand. Custom graphics and finishing is customer’s choice. The in house design team cranks out whimsical, sophisticated and classic tops. Another choice is wood grain veneers. Or for the rebel bacon clad, bourbon swilling vixen or a dye tied Colorado flag. Wagner also builds snowboard both solid and split and since 2006 have built the classic Winterstick Swallowtail, the original snowboard design from 1972. Although 99% of Wagner’s customers never make the trip, those who do LOVE visiting the factory and spending time with the designers and builders, talking about every detail and being treated like a pro racer. As one Wagner skier says, check your ego at the door; these guys know what you need and what works. Wagner provides demo stock to only 7 ski areas around the country. Each batch is fit for that specific mountain. So how does Wagner address the issue of sustainability? Although the ski industry is generally known as toxic and heavily polluting, Wagner Skis makes very conscious decisions to shrink their overall footprint. The footprint concept takes energy usage, carbon output, waste and refuse into consideration. To offset their carbon footprint, Wagner purchases wind energy credits from Native Energy (http://www.nativeenergy.com/wind-energy.html) to help build new wind power projects around the U.S. They also recycle all plastic waste and have a large solar array on the roof of the factory. There exists in the ski industry a tendency to “green wash” companies sustainability efforts when the actual effects are minimal. Wagner on the other hand makes a very concerted effort to take decisive moves to minimize their impact on the environment and come close to reducing their carbon footprint to zero. As Peter likes to say; “When you get your Wagner Customs, ski them hard right out of the box. We want you to be a great skier and we’re here to help you out. Properly fitted skis make your skiing more fun, efficient and more comfortable.”
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The soul of winter Sherpas Cinemas
Written by Rob Taylor Photos by: Sherpas Cinemas
go+beyond 2014 As with all living things evolution continues to refine and strengthen new generations. In the ski film business this has never been more apparent than with a new collective of master craftsmen out of Whistler BC, the Sherpas Cinema. The Sherpas are a dedicated crew of Big Mountain cinematographers who are leading the way to re-invent the genre of the traditional ski film. Directors Eric Crosland and Dave Mossop, both born and raised in the Canadian Rockies hold a profound appreciation for pristine Alpine environments and it shows in their work. Although both ply their trade in the more traditional film and television industries, their true passions reside on the summits of the planets largest mountain ranges. Examples of this work can be seen in the Sherpas 2011 release, All.I.Can and 2013’s Into the Mind. The men who paved the way for these guys, Dick Barrymore, Warren Miller and Greg Stump were pioneers in their own times and inadvertent historians of the sport. Who can forget the, for the time, groundbreaking performances of Glenn Plake and Scott Schmidt in 1988’s Blizzard of Ahhs. But compare the Plake and Schmidt neon one piece crash and burn descents of the Couloir Poubelle to the poetry in motion of Callum Petit and Kye Petersen linking perfect turns on windswept powder ridges or straight lining down massive BC peaks, skiing effortlessly out of giant sluff fields and gapping crevasses at the end.
As the Sherpas like to say,
“a skier’s connection with nature and the mountains is incredible and it puts us at the forefront of what’s going on with our environment.”
Granted the equipment has changed exponentially for the better and we can now grasp what once was considered impossible, and although this generation of big mountain skiers do owe respect to their 80’s forefathers, the new school approach to life in the mountains has a philosophy all it’s own. As the Sherpas like to say; “a skier’s connection with nature and the mountains is incredible and it puts us at the forefront of what’s going on with our environment.” And that is where their enlightened approach begins. This new school of extreme athlete cum environmental warrior is very aware of the effects carbon emissions has on the fast forwarding effects of climate change. They have a front row seat to changes being made to the planet’s weather patterns and make every effort to minimize their impact at every turn. The Sherpas and their athletes promote the “earn your turns” approach to big mountain riding which means whenever possible limit the use of helicopters and snow machines by climbing to the top of the mountain.Additionally Sherpas Cinema is very supportive of non-profit groups dedicated to preserving alpine environments. Protect our winters, Alpine Initiatives and Native Energy all play key roles in advocating for preserving a balanced environment and introducing sustainable practices to the ski and winter sports industries. http://www.alpineinitiatives.org/ and http://protectourwinters.org/ Both POW and AI are dedicated to mobilizing alpine communities, winter enthusiasts, skiers and snowboarders to fight climate change and engage people in the snow sports community in sustainable initiatives that connect people and the planet. Native Energy sells carbon offsets to help mitigate the carbon footprints we all leave behind when using energy or products manufactured with fossil fuels. This Vermont based organization offers Help Build™ carbon offsets, through which businesses and individuals can help finance the construction of wind, biogas, solar, and other carbon reducing projects with strong social and environmental benefits. Two quotes from the 2011 All.I.Can help sum up the message of environmental protection: “The common person, those are the people, not the heroes who have solved all the globe’s problems for thousands of years and will continue to do so.” “It’s all about the little things each of us can be doing. It’s not about doing less; it’s about doing more. Be more active, more creative. Find parts of a system that need to be tweaked and that can cause radical change.” Back to the filmmaking, the techniques and equipment these guys are using definitely push the limits. They record primarily using RED Epic cameras and spend weeks capturing time lapse footage that is then edited to show seasonal changes, summer to winter, with amazing effect. The work they are doing in the post department combining powerful images with amazing music deserves recognition as well. And the recognition came pouring down at the 14th Annual Powder Video Awards last month where the Sherpas and Into the Mind swept by winning Movie of the Year, Best Editing and Best Cinematography and Callum Petit winning Best Line and Full Throttle Award. As they point out, the ski industry is small yet interesting so it is able to drive change, and the contributions the Sherpas are making to the planet on so many levels is truly affecting positive change. Both films are available on line so take a moment and lock in for an amazing ride. Available on itunes.
Dr.Brown Written by: John Long
Back in the 1960s, a former Himalayan explorer and founding member of the American Alpine Club bequeathed a mountain of adventure literature and memorabilia to the Malibu City Library, which has one of the finest public collections of alpine text in the US. Since the library has no curator, a couple of us occasionally put in a few hours sifting through the piles of books and equipment. On a rainy morning last Christmas vacation, in the bottom of a steamer trunk, we discovered what might be the jewel of the entire collection - a scratchy old sound recording of someone (possibly Damon Runyon) recounting the life of a doctor and mountain climber named Nathan Brown. Briefly: Nathan Brown’s ancestors arrived on the Mayflower. By 1850, they grew more Virginian tobacco than anyone and had six family members in Congress. During the Great Depression, while Nathan’s father served as Ambassador to Mexico, the family relocated to Mexico City. Here, young Nathan learned Spanish and developed a passion for climbing Popocatepetl, Pico de Orizaba, and the other towering volcanos north of the capital. Nathan’s passions also ran toward bullfighting, mescal, and girls lured from the untouchable peon class. All of this reflected poorly on the Ambassador. At 18, Nathan was shipped back to Virginia for college.
Photos by: Jody Langford
Nathan had grown up on his mountains and in the piquant underbelly of Mexico City, and he missed both terribly. He excelled in school, but his private life showed a weakness for women, drink, cards and the ponies. There were several incidents. Nothing criminal, but family patriarchs condemned Nathan’s weak character. Nevertheless, Nathan finished medical school and was immediately caught in bed with the daughter of the pathology professor, a fierce man who waged a crusade against Nathan and his family. Several thousand dollars changed hands to clear the family name. Nathan’s father, recently returned from Mexico City, gave his son $300 and showed him the door. If Nathan was at all honorable, he would leave – and find his own way in life.
“his private life showed a weakness for women , drink , cards and the ponies...”
Nathan went into the study and threw a dart at a map of the United States. The first toss stuck in Pennsylvania. He removed the dart and threw it again. This time it stuck in Arizona. Nathan scanned the map and saw 12,600-foot Humphrey’s Peak. He was on the next train heading west. Nine days later, standing on top of the great mountain, he gazed out over the plains. For the first time in eight years, the mountaineer felt the magic in his veins. These mountains, and this broad and empty land, would surely do.
He made his way to Flagstaff, more a wide spot in the road than a city, where he let a room above a dry-goods store and opened up shop. One of his first patients, a woodworker who lost a finger in a lathe, made him a little wooden sign that he tacked to the bottom of the staircase: “Doctor Brown - Office Upstairs.” Town managers thought he should work out of the local clinic. But Dr. Brown didn’t like the formalities, or making the poor sell their few possessions to pay for treatment, so he continued seeing patients in his room above the store. Decent citizens didn’t like this arrangement. But the many Mexican immigrants living in the dusty barrios just outside of town had no problem with Dr. Brown or his office. Here was a doctor who spoke their language, and he didn’t require cash money. Frijoles, sopa de albondigas, chickens - anything would do and no one was turned away. Day and night the infirm could be found sitting on the stairs of Dr. Brown’s “office.” In time, owing to his habit of making for the mountains soon as the staircase emptied, the woodworker fashioned the doctor a second sign that he would hang on his door: “Gone Climbing.”
first time in eight felt the magic
For the years, the mountaineer in his veins.
mountains, and broad and empty land, would surely do.
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Then the daughter of a local merchant went and fell in love with Dr. Brown and the two were to be married. An engagement banquet was arranged. Important people were invited from Prescott, even Phoenix. Here was the chance to draw the good doctor back into society, where his talents could be appreciated and rewarded. But on the morning of the celebration, Dr. Brown was called away by a Navajo man who said his daughter was ill. Dr. Brown had no car, so they rode on the Indian’s horse. It was a long ride. The girl had dysentery and over the next few days the doctor nearly lost her several times. When he returned to town, his fiancee’s father met him on the stairs with a Colt .45, and the doctor was made to beg for his life. Dr. Brown fled to his mountains. He had become a common man with common tastes and no ambition. And he knew it. Instead of thinking about life, he’d simply lived it, and this always left people disappointed. All the way down the mountain Dr. Brown vowed to become someone earnest and impressive, an influential man. But the idea died on the stairs of his office above the dry-goods store, where half a dozen patients were waiting. And so Dr. Nathan Brown carried on, never quite sure if he was ducking life, bravely facing his fate, or trying neither and doing both. His mountains were a balm. After the broken engagement, townsfolk turned their backs on the man who had spurned them in favor of “wetbacks and Injuns.” Sometimes one heard a rumor that at the local clinic, they would often anesthetize a patient, then secretly fetch Dr. Brown to perform the surgery to which the patient was never made the wiser and the doctor was never paid or thanked. But honest folks knew better and accused the doctor of cheap and shameless conduct. The doctor was too busy to reply, and anyway, most of the charges were true: Dr. Brown liked playing cards and drinking whiskey with undesirables. Dr. Brown and his Mexican house cleaner were known to share the same bed. Dr. Brown stole medicines from the clinic and sold them to the poor – which was only half true. He gave the medicine away. And Dr. Brown was irresponsible because he risked his life every week in the mountains. This was very much true. The park ranger himself called Dr. Brown “reckless.” He’d climbed every surrounding mountain a hundred different ways, always alone, never using any safety equipment. Dr. Brown, they said, cared little for his life. Years passed. The little town grew into a small city, with all the things you’d expect to find, including a town hall and a real hospital. But Dr. Brown stayed above the dry-goods store, and the audience on his staircase only grew.
Then a sister visited from back east. No one ever heard the doctor speak of family, so the arrival of the sister surprised everyone, none more than the doctor. She stayed only a few hours. The doctor left for the mountains that afternoon. Two days later a storm hit Humphrey’s Peak, just as the doctor reached the summit - or so the rangers figured. On his way down he apparently ran into a three-man party in bad shape. They were stranded, and had no cold-weather gear. Evidence suggested that the doctor tried to get the three down the mountain in the snowstorm, which lasted two days and two nights. The youngest victim, a boy of 14, was wearing the doctor’s hat and parka when they found the four bodies, frozen into the slope. Doctor Nathan Brown was 42 years old. The sheriff discovered and pay two men to dig the death. No minister respects. And yet over
that the doctor barely had enough money in the bank to buy a pine coffin a hole on the flanks of the cemetery. The newspaper made no mention of gave a eulogy and no businesspeople or city council members paid their 500 people came to say goodbye to the doctor.
Most had walked there, some upwards of 20 miles. A few had ridden horses or burros. The woodworker, an old Navajo man, and two Mexicans lowered the coffin into the ground with a rope. Several senoras lit votive candles and stuck them in the ground around the grave. Then one by one people came up and dropped mementos into the hole: locks of braided hair, baby pictures, photos of patients who’d passed on, poems, novenas and supplications, marriage certificates, baby shoes, garlands of saguaro cactus blossoms, and whittled effigies of Jesu Cristo. The people watched silently as the woodworker shoveled earth onto the coffin. Then one of the Mexican men planted a wooden cross to mark the grave. Then all the people wandered off for home. All but the old Navajo man. He sat down and stared at the grave. One morning, 17 years before, he and Dr. Brown had ridden a horse a long way. During the following two days, the doctor treated his daughter and never mentioned anything about a fiancé or a banquet. For a man like Dr. Brown, a fancy marble headstone was not quite right. And who could afford one, anyway? But two scraps of two-by-four nailed into a cross wouldn’t do either. The old Navajo man thought for a long time. Then he set off for the doctor’s office above the dry-goods store. For many years afterwards, if anyone walked out to the rocky edge of the cemetery, they’d come across a grave marked by a simple wooden cross upon which hung two little wooden signs:
“Gone Climbing,” and “Dr. Brown, Office Upstairs.
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2014
Range Rover
Sport By Shin Takei, Automotive Editor If you’re a soccer mom driving on PCH and spot a SUV in your rear view mirror closing in on you, all you had to do was flick your blinker, change lanes and get out of the way, no problem. However, if that SUV is a 2014 Range Rover Sport you’d better do it quick or don’t move because it will pass you before you could blink. Let’s get right down to it. This is the best Range Rover ever made and one that blindsides the competition in its versatility and dual characteristics. Say you’ve always loved sports cars but you now have a family and need a bigger vehicle to carry children and haul things with, including a horse trailer. You couldn’t be caught dead driving a minivan so you’re looking at SUVs. They’re a multiple purpose vehicle but most are plain boring and lack character. You need something that not only commands a presence but can go off-road in a serious way and perform like a sports car on curvy roads. Heretofore there weren’t any that could do all this in one vehicle. But it is here now in the form of the 2014 Range Rover Sport. Yes there is the BMW X6 M, Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Mercedes Benz ML63 AMG and they’re fast too, but could they go off road and tackle tough terrains with steep
You’ll forget you’re driving an SUV
ascent and descent angles, wade water up to 33.5” high and perform like a sports car on your way home? Until you actually drive and experience this dual personality, the two vehicles-in-one, the Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde characteristic of the Range Rover Sport you won’t understand what we’re talking about. But believe us you’re getting a sports car that can haul up to 5+2 passengers and go fast and handle tight corners like it’s on rails and when you run out of pavement keep on going in mud, snow, silt, sand, ice and water like a mountain goat. Or you can look at it the other way around: the 2014 Range Rover Sport is like a mountain goat and a jaguar morphed into one and can transform itself by a turn of the switch. How did Land Rover achieve all this? They set out a goal to develop the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever built while reducing emissions and improving fuel economy. Starting by utilizing a high strength allaluminum structure they succeeded in shaving 800lbs over the previous model. Together with standard Intelligent Stop/Start technology, the new fully automatic Terrain Response® 2 system and various weight saving and friction reducing components work together to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Additionally the windshield is laid back 8% more than the previous model resulting in an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.34. An increased wheelbase of 7 inches helps gain knee space and ease of access to the rear seats. While it was developed alongside the 2014 Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport is slightly smaller, lower and 100lbs lighter than its big brother. There are 19 exterior colors, 3 contrast roof colors, 3 exterior accent colors, 11 interior color themes with additional choice of seat color, 4 aluminum finish choices, 3 wood veneers, 3 headliner colors, wheel sizes from 19-22 inches and illuminated side sills to choose from. You can specify an optional Dynamic Pack or Supercharged and Autobiography models on top of all that with more options to choose from. A variety of safety features in the form of smart driver assistant technologies have been incorporated into the vehicle to make the driving experience not only safe but help mind exterior factors like other drivers and hazards for the occupants. The seats are comfortable and adjustable for spirited driving as well as extreme off-road jaunts. The Infotainment and vehicle system displays are easy to use touch screen with voice control. The three choices of Meridian audio systems including the killer Signature Reference system with a whopping 1700W 23 speaker setup is like sitting inside a concert hall. Sit in the adjustable back seat, turn on the mood lighting and enjoy the optional Rear Seat Entertainment package with twin video screens and “White Fire” infrared wireless digital headphones all controlled by a dedicated remote control. Gaze up at the sky through the panoramic glass roof and open your favorite beverage in the cooler box in the front center console and you’re pampered in full luxury. Driving the Range Rover Sport is what excitement is all about. The 3.0 liter V-6 engine produces 340bhp a maximum torque of 332 lb ft and the 5.0 liter V-8 engine produces 510 hp with 461 ft lbs torque and is mated to an 8-speed automatic electronic gearbox with full time four wheel drive, single speed Torsen 2 speed electronic transfer box with electronic center differential and four wheel electronic traction control. Gear shift through paddles can be as fast as 200milli-seconds resulting in a 0-60mph in 5 seconds. To stop the vehicle fast, 350mm ventilated discs front and rear are installed for the V-6 and 380mm front and 365mm rear ventilated discs are utilized for the V-8 with optional Brembo red calipers. Drive it hard like a sports car and the aforementioned Terrain Response 2 System which incorporates the Adaptive Dynamics.
The Dynamic Response comes into action in the Sport Mode. Soon you will be taking corners at rapid pace because the Range Rover Sport is so stable and drama-free with very little body lean instilling confidence in the driver. In fact you will soon forget that you are driving an SUV because you can keep up with real sports cars especially around corners. And the tuned exhaust sound of the V-8 further disillusions you into thinking you are driving a sports car. With Dynamic Response and Adaptive Dynamics, Electronic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control and Cornering Brake Control you are in command of the road. Or if you’re just driving around leave it in Auto mode and the system will do all the work for you to figure out what would be the best setup for conditions varying from mud, sand, snow, ice, steep incline and plain cruising on paved roads. This means that you don’t have to do a thing and let the ECU decide everything for you unless you want to go rock climbing in which case it will let you know what to do manually on the monitor. The Range Rover Sport is at home off road and the permanent four wheel drive with the Terrain Response 2 System with Electronic Cross Linked Air Suspension with variable ride height and Hill Descent Control makes everything easy. We found our off-road excursion including some rough terrain we wouldn’t normally subject our own vehicles to be drama free and a breeze for the Range Rover Sport. We’re talking about survivalmode type terrain with steep vertical drops and uneven undulating terrain which requires your attention 100% of the time like walking on a tightrope. When we came out the whole vehicle was covered in dust and mud had been flung onto the surface. Then we drove back on curvy mountain roads where we diced with sports cars and it dawned on us that the 2014 Range Rover Sport is truly two vehicles in one: a capable off roader like a mountain goat and a sports car like a Jaguar! Fuel economy is 17 city, 23 highway and 19mpg combined for the V-6 and 14, 19, and 16mpg respectively for the V-8. For more information, visit: http://www.landrover.com/us/en/ 90265 Malibu Life and Style Summary: 2014 Range Rover Sport Driving Impression: 10, It’s the best Range Rover ever Comfort: 8, Just the right level of comfort for a SUV Handling: 10, You’ll think you’re driving a sports car and forget you’re driving a SUV Info-tainment System: 9, It’s simple to use touch screen system and the Meridian audio system is easy to configure and use. Luggage capacity: 10, It’s a SUV after all Malibu Bling Factor, 8: It doesn’t have the screaming “Look at Me” bling but those who have driven one will know not to mess with it.
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2014 Bentley Mulsanne The Biggest Baddest Bentley Le Mans Limited Edition
90265+automotive Le Mans 24 Hours is a significant automobile endurance race that has been contested since 1923 in northwestern France in the Department of Sarthe. In 1923, the only British marque to enter the inaugural race was Bentley. Headed by W.O.Bentley and his drivers “the Bentley Boys” finished 4th. The next year, they won the race and from 1927 to 1930, four consecutive victories were achieved. After an absence of 83 years, two Bentley Speed 8’s were entered in the 2003 Le Mans 24 Hours and finished first and second. Guy Smith was the winning driver. To commemorate their racing heritage, all Bentleys will have a Le Mans Limited Edition series, but only 48 examples will be available for each model. There are six configurations each designated to a winning race driver starting with John Duff who won that race in 1924 to Guy Smith the last Le Mans winner. Each of them has a different color/interior leather appointments and a numbered plaque is located on the center console. The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Edition we are reporting on is Number 43/48 and is Beluga Black with matching Beluga quilted leather interior with red piping, the very configuration assigned to Guy Smith. So is this the biggest baddest Bentley ever built? It certainly looks like it with an imposing profile and a center grill flanked by huge round headlights and smaller running/turn signal lights at the corners. The Mulsanne is a formidable presence around other vehicles and can even intimidate “smaller” full size sedans. Its distinctive shape tells everyone around that you are not a mere mortal but someone who has achieved the status to drive around in a Bentley Mulsanne. Whether driving it yourself or driven by a chauffeur you will command respect wherever you go. For most of us mortals who are used to mass produced cars, the word Bespoke is not a household word. But long, long time ago, when automobiles were still handmade and each one was made to order, manufacturers provided the chassis, engine and running equipment. The buyer then decided which coachbuilder would build the body and interior to his/her style. Most luxury car manufacturers including Bentley built their motorcars this way and each one was personalized and none were exactly alike.
By Shin Takei, Automotive Editor Select Photos by Peter Augustin
The 2014 Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Edition is such a car with only 48 examples being built and each one configured to the specification as per the factory. These cars will forever remain in the history books as Limited Editions. Open the door and the puddle lamps light the ground. Specially lit tread plates illuminate the “LE MANS EDITION” in blue. The interior is swathed in Black leather Diamond Quilted seating surfaces and door panels with contrast stitching in red including Le Mans Edition embroidery in all four headrests. A special Le Mans Edition numbered badge is affixed to the center console and a special Le Mans Edition clock face has been installed. To match the Beluga interior, the paneling was piano black and the door garnish and secondary instrument fascia was trimmed in engine-turned motif just as in the bygone era. A handsome 21” two-piece, five spoke dark tinted wheels and “Quad Effect” tailpipe finishers complete the Le Mans Edition distinction.
Further, the Bespoke Mulliner Driving Specification adds the following: seat ventilation and massaging to all seats, deep pile Wilton wool carpet mats, rear view camera, Wi-Fi hotspot, heated steering wheel, ambient interior mood lighting, jewel fuel filler cap, two city umbrellas and hand stitched leather storage case. Sit in the comfortable seats and you can cool or heat it and even order up a massage as well as the usual multi adjustments you can choose that will make you want to sit there forever. In fact some of those who sat in the back seat found it so comfortable that they wanted to move in. The voice controlled Multi Media Interface (MMI) with the 8” high resolution color screen features Satellite navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity, Radio and multi-media controls, SiriusXM® subscription, Traffic Subscription and various vehicle system information and setup. The only thing missing here is a touch screen control to make it even more easy to use. Additionally the back seat passengers can order up picnic tables and rear video screens and use the remote controller with wireless headphones to let their minds light speed into the internet or watch videos while getting a massage in the multi adjustable seats. Power is in the form of a 6.75 Liter, twin turbocharged V8 engine with Variable Displacement and Cam Phasing, developing 505 bhp@4,200rpm and 752 lb.ft of torque@1,750 rpm all to the rear wheels. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic with Electronic Shift Interface, Sport Mode and steering wheel mounted paddle shifts. Suspension components include Electronically-Controlled Air Springs with Continuous Damping Control (CDC). To harness all this is the Drive Dynamics Control with four driver selectable settings for CDC and Power steering. The Mulsanne Le Mans Edition drives smooth, steady and strong and it has a lot of torque. It is quite comfortable yet sure-footed when driven in spirited fashion. You can set the vehicle in the sporting mode and the big sedan can come alive if you wanted it to. However, we doubt that most owners of this ultra-luxury car would drive it that way because they already own a sporting car for that purpose. But if you want to arrive in style whether dining out to a fine restaurant, taking in the opera, rock concert or simply attending an elegant event, the 2014 Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Edition will go with any attire you are wearing. The base price is $296,000 and with destination and gas guzzler tax added to the Limited Edition and Mulliner Driving Specification, the Suggested Retail Price adds up to $349,670. Do not ask about EPA fuel ratings. For more information, visit http://www.bentleymotors.com/models/mulsanne/ 90265 Malibu Life and Style Summary: 2014 Bentley Mulsanne Le Mans Limited Edition Driving Impression: 10, It’s the Biggest Baddest Bentley Comfort: 10, if it gets more comfortable you will be asleep at the wheel, the interior is luxurious, roomy and quiet and smells like a million dollars Handling: 9, Comfortable cruising along but when needed it can handle the corners with aplomb Info-tainment System: 9, the MMI (Multi Media Interface) with the Naim® Premium Audio System is sweet Luggage capacity: 10, it’s got enough capacity to carry 4 golf bags Malibu Bling Factor, 10: everyone knows you arrived in a Bentley Mulsanne The Bottom Line: 10, Bentleys always rule
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ALL SHADES OF Grey “The tones of gray, pale turquoise and pink will prevail.” Christian Dior
In color psychology,
grey is the color that represents peace and balance.
It’s a new must have essential color that’s modern and edgy yet timeless and classic. Grey is the little black dress for your home. Igor Sirotov AIA who designed these a 500 square foot space and designed it as throughout the Interiors always find’s its way as shown in the Lake-house flow of space.
interior spaces has taken the Lake-house, if where a 5000 square foot space. Hues of grey with a seamless moment with Glass, Stone and Wood, Exquisitely found with the architect’s vision.
The Interiors are inspired by Japanese architecture, in particular, the creativity of Tadao Ando AIA who closely weaves architecture and environment using contrast of forms and materials. Grey is also sensitive to the quality of light surrounding it. In a northern facing room with little natural light, it will lean toward the cooler side of the spectrum. Grey is elegant, playful, modern, timeless, serene and sexy... and almost foolproof!
Written By: Yvette Gilpin
NORTH Rooms that face North are the most difficult to decorate especially if you are trying to create light and space. Sometimes it is better not to fight nature in a dark room instead work with it, and use strong dark colors.
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SOUTH SOUTH FACING ROOMS are a joy to decorate because the quality of light allows one to use both warm and cool colors. In order to maximize the feeling of light use pale tones for a light and airy space.Â
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EAST Blue-green greys are also growing in popularity; French Grey is one of our key colors for 2014. Its underlying organic tone makes is perfect for both interior and exterior decorating.
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WEST One can go with greyer neutrals, although the color will change from morning to night, cooler earlier and warmer later.
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Interior Images Provided by: Igor Sirotov AIA Architectural and Interior Design Credit: Igor Sirotov AIA igorsirotov.com Paint Cans Photo Courtesy: Lonathon Kambouris. Textiles Photos Courtesy of: Fschumacher Textiles fschumacher.com Da-house, Lake-house, Frame-house and Chair-house: By Igor Sirotov AIA
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Ratua unspoiled nature
“As we approached Passing one island after another, time seemed to stand still with and tribal communities still living in their ancestral ways. We just with it� Isabelle and Marc
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Welcome Beyond: Your philosophy can be summed up as ethical and ecological tourism. Can you please tell us a bit more about that? I/M:Everything that we use at Ratua belongs to the island or the islands around. We have our own organic kitchen garden, we work with local villages to breed their stock with animals on the island to provide beef, chickens and pork for the kitchen. We have local fishermen who come by the island every morning and we have planted more than 1,000 fruit trees. We try to use only our own food and what the community can give us. The buildings are all constructed by wood using ecological building methods. We don’t have any air conditioning or televisions on the island. Our goal is to be completely self-sufficient and carbon neutral. WB: Please tell us how you discovered the beautiful paradise of Ratua? I/M: About six years ago we decided to sail around the world. After on year the Atlantic we arrived in New Caledonia and a friend of ours told us about a jewel-like island in the Vanuatu archipelago off the coast of Australia whose location was kept a secret. As we approached Ratua passing one island after another, time seemed to stand still with the unspoiled nature and local tribal communities still living in their ancestral ways. We just fell in love with it. WB: And then you decided straight away to buy the island? I/M: Yes, we decided to adopt the island. It actually belongs to the community and after a few meetings with the village elders, they entrusted their treasure to our care. At the beginning we wanted to have this island just for friends and us. But when we started to develop the island we thought it would really be a shame not to share this wonderful place with other people. Another important motivation to open a hotel was that we could invest 100% of the profits in our foundation to help the local community. WB: Please tell us a bit about the accommodation and facilities. I/M: At Ratua Private Island, there are three villages on the Island and a total of 15 villas. The villas are individual houses that we found in Indonesia and which are up to 200 years old. We brought them to Ratua and carefully reconstructed them in the three villages.The villas in South Village and West Village can all be booked individually. Those in the Fish Village are better for groups of people who know each other. There is also a private kitchen and dining area in Fish Village. For the other two villages the social meeting point is the Yacht Club with an open overwater dining room, bar and a lounge. And there is also our Boathouse with all our boating, fishing and snorkeling gear that is available for our guests.
90265+travel WB: Just being on the island is probably relaxing enough, but you do also have a spa? I/M: Yes, we have an amazing overwater spa, which I believe is one of the most beautiful places on the island. There are two treatments rooms and a lounge area with amazing views over the water. We offer a variety of massages. Body scrubs, facials, manicures and pedicures using only locally sourced organic products. WB: That sounds amazing. I bet the underwater world is also worth seeing? I/M: Yes, you can go explore the surrounding lagoons and reefs by snorkel. Or take a small boat to the blue holes. Which are underground caverns that connect several amazing blue-water swimming holes. Our guest can explore the island by foot, electric buggy, or horseback on one of the around 20 horses which run wild on Ratua. We offer several different tours on the island and outside the island. One tour, which is very popular with our guests, is a visit of Aore Island. To get to the island you need to cross the lagoon and as the water is fairly deep you have to swim across with the horse. It is an amazing experience. WB: Please tell me a bit about Vanuatu and what makes Ratua Private Island so different? I/M: It is actually an archipelago of 83 islands with a unique blend of intact tribal communities, resorts, and geography ranging from accessible volcanoes and tropical rainforests, to waterfalls and pristine underwater environments. WB: When is the best time to come and how you get to the island? I/M: Ratua Private Island has a subtropical climate, very hot between November and March and a bit cooler in June, July. But there is not that much of a difference, so all year round is perfect for a visit. There are some direct international flights to Port Vila with Air Vanuatu, Quantas and Pacific Blue. From there it is one-hour flight with light aircraft to Espiritu Santo’s Airport and another 30-minute motorboat journey to Ratua Island. We also have a private plane for flights from Port Vila to Ratua on special request. Yvette Gilpin, Contributing Editor Location: Ratua Private Island Isabelle and Marc, Owners
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MALIBU IS THEIR
CANVAS
Cutting edge art and design celebrates seven years at the Malibu Country Mart
Arlington and Jac Forbes, Founders Interviewed by: Yvette Gilpin A milestone is reached in Malibu. The husband and wife team of Arlington and Jac Forbes celebrated CANVAS MALIBU’s seventh year at the Malibu Country Mart by maintaining just the right balance in fashion and design relevance. YG Is the Mom and Pop Store a dying breed? AF: Mom and pop shops are not a dying breed; we are not the laserdisc of retail by any means. Mom and pop shops are under a lot of pressure for sure - rents, feasible locations, chain store competition (now that chain stores have decided they want to look and feel more M&P) and the battle to reach a customer base (but everyone is in that fight). M&P shops are often the incubators of new ideas and retail formulas. For example, at Canvas we know our clients personally, we know their families, their names and sizing, favorite colors, likes and dislikes and we steer the market by being there first. When we buy for our shop, the brands we deal with are often surprised when we choose an item and name a client that we know will like it. As an owner operated shop we offer a unique personal shopping experience where our clients become friends and are friends of friends. Who does not like to shop with a friend who knows you and in the midst of a fully functioning art gallery? So we are confident that Mom and Pop owner operated shops are going to be around for a few more tics. YG: How has CANVAS changed over the years? JF/AF: Canvas has changed a lot over the years. When we first opened, our focus was sneakers, art and design. However, with the urging of our customers we started bringing in pants, then shirts, sweaters, blazers, jackets and dress shoes. The next thing you know, we morphed into a full-fledged contemporary clothing boutique with a twist, with an emphasis on exclusive brands for men, a focused yet detailed women’s offering with an expanded presentation of art. We did however maintain our passion for the right sneakers and love of cool design. YG: How has Malibu Changed over the years? AF: In our opinion Malibu has changed in a few ways: when we first opened the shop you could throw a rock and hit an A-list celebrity, the paparazzi would tear through the mall like the running of the bulls, customers would have to go into the city for many things, there were more mom and pop shops and Malibu felt as if it were hidden while in plain view. Now, the A-listers are still around, but the rock would probably hit a tourist or a very successful business person who’s local, the paps have moved to higher ground, you can get most of your needs met in the bu and the word is out that Malibu has a pretty unique shopping environment that is worth the drive up the PCH. One of the coolest things however is that the spirit of Malibu has remained pretty much intact and the community regardless of its composition of people/places manages to keep that alive.
YG: What keeps Canvas interesting and engaging for your clientele? AF: When we started, a client said to us -"I get it, this shop is like a Blank Canvas that is constantly changing". We have taken that idea and created a space that has no boundaries, if it is cool and interesting, then we try to acquire it for the shop - clothes, shoes, accessories, motorcycles, sculptures and bicycles - we once tried to get a miniature car into the shop, but it would not fit through the doorway. Our boutique is an exclusive expression of contemporary art and design, from the walls, the rails, right down to the very floor. We really seek out brands that reflect that idea, brands like Nili Lotan(US), Oliver Spencer(UK), Golden Goose(IT), Remi Relief(JPN), Engineered Garments(JPN), Beautiful Fül(US) - brands that create a special product and sell only to a handful of shops globally. We want our client to walk in and say, "I have never seen those before, I like this, what is this brand?" We work hard to give you a reason to show up and then we work harder to make sure you have a great experience and can leave with something special... like our very popular Malibu Market Bag, made in Bangladesh from recycled jute. YG: What do you enjoy most about CANVAS? JF/AF: The thing that Jac and I enjoy most about Canvas is the people we meet. We have some amazing clients – clients who are leaders in their respective fields, celebrities and athletes, upcoming talents, people talented in their own right. Inspiring, creative and people who are fun to be around. We have a staff that keeps us young and on our toes, artists and designers that open our eyes to the expanse of creativity that is alive in this world, shop regulars that allow us to share a bit of their life experience and a wealth of knowledgeable folks to converse with, in what we have dubbed the “Canvas Barbershop”. We want our boutique to be a place where people obviously shop , but would feel equally comfortable just stopping in to chat and spend a moment, like at a barbershop. Hands down, it is the people. YG: Tell Me about CANVAS-MALIBU Brand in Men’s Wear? AF: The Canvas-Malibu brand, like our shop, is a collection of classic Men’s pieces that are designed with a contemporary twist. We produce everything here in Los Angeles, with a specific attention to detail, fit and fabrication. Our focus is to design pieces that are current not trendy, timeless yet timely. Our collection encompasses clothing, accessories, candles and a few selective collaborations and thus far we have had a great response from our clientele. And yes we will begin working on pieces for women in 2014. YG: What do you offer for women? JF: Our Women’s offering shares a seamless relationship with our Men’s offering of exclusive contemporary classic pieces. Designers like Nili Lotan, who established her brand by having well tailored but modern fashion
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for women. I myself feel most comfortable and love more of a ‘sexy tomboy aesthetic and our women’s offering is based on well crafted garments or footwear from around the globe that are very limited in their distribution and offer what we feel are great pieces for a woman’s wardrobe –pieces that are classic with a twist, timely but not trendy. Stay tuned for the Canvas-Malibu women’s collection in 2014. YG: What is the aesthetic that you try to represent with the show Art Installation “Ramble On” featuring “Risk”? JF: Risk’s career spans 32 years and has impacted the evolution of graffiti as an art form in Los Angeles and worldwide. This Art installation represents both the historic value and the aesthetic of a pivotal Graffiti Artist and his growth in the contemporary Art Community. We believe Risk, like Andy Warhol, represents a time when street 'Art' is once again taking a strong step into the contemporary fine art arena; much like Pop Art did in its time. Risk is one of the ambassadors that ushered Public Works into the 'Contemporary Urban' fine art arena. His newer works along with Cantstopgoodboy represent the evolution of Street Art, as we know it. YG: Now you have reached the 7-year marker, what are your plans moving forward? JF: Everyone has spoken to us about how pivotal the seventh year is and we have had countless discussions trying to answer this very question. As we redraw our map for the next few years, we plan on continuing to evolve the experience of the shop, grow the CanvasMalibu brand, quite possibly open another location and a few other things that we will keep you posted on. Photos by: Derrick Thomas
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Malibu was the inspiration for long term Malibu resident Robert Jaye and his family to found Malibu Olive Company whose goals and objectives are to produce and distribute California Organic Super Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Malibu Olive Company currently has three hundred and fifty olive trees under cultivation and is anticipating the planting of five acres of Italian and Spanish varietal olive trees in the Spring of 2015. Malibu Olive Company also sources specific varietal olives from various California Olive Oil Council producers throughout California.
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Cannellini Beans with Olive Oil, Garlic and Oregano This is a very simple and fast dish to make. You can double the recipe and keep a bowl in the refrigerator. But be careful, this is an easy dish to eat all at once, it is sooo good! One 15.5oz. can of Cannellini beans drained and rinsed One large clove of garlic finely chopped Three tablespoons of Malibu Olive Company Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil One tablespoon dried thyme or oregano Salt and pepper to taste
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Mix all ingredients together and serve at room temperature.
For more information, contact: Robert Jaye (310) 456-3052 robert@malibuolivecompany.com
THE cafe at THE CAFE AT the GETTY Villa THEVILLA GETTY The Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Sunset. It is open Wednesday thru Monday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. The hours change slightly in the summer.
In order to enjoy a lunch overlooking the Pacific and the feeling you are in Italy - miles away from your hectic life in Los Angeles, you must make a parking reservation in advance. It is very easy; you do it online, print your ticket, and then pay once you park. Food is served at the Cafe, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. during the week, and until 4 p.m. on the weekend. The food is Mediterranean inspired, made from local ingredients. The menu is quite diverse - it includes Pizza, Tabbouleh, Hummus with Pita, Herbed Chicken, a Rigatoni with Oxtail Ragu, as well as Salads. Prices range from $10.95 to $16.95 for entrees. They have a children’s menu, which is about $5, and you can choose between Pasta and Chicken. The outside seating is perfect for kids and the view is the best part, there is indoor seating as well if you prefer. On Thursdays or Saturdays you can also enjoy Tea at the Villa from 1 p.m., you must make a reservation for this in advance and the cost is $36 per person and $25 for children 8 & under.
MOTHER SAYS: I love the Market Apples & Cranberry Salad; it comes with toasted pumpkin seeds, St. Andre cheese, local Lettuces and white balsamic vinaigrette. It is light and delicious. I also enjoy a taste of the Villa Salad with Grilled Chicken; it comes with artichokes, pistachios, chickpeas, feta, romaine and a lemon yogurt. This is such an unexpected combination it shocks your taste buds, but in a really good way. The Barley Vegetable Soup is average, very watery and the root vegetables are diced too small - it reminded me of something that might come from a tin (man)... it had no heart. A Salad accompanied by a glass of their Vino Bianco is the way to go. Next time I think I will order their Artisan Cheese Plate and a glass of Wine - I can’t wait. DAUGHTER SAYS: I order the Spaghetti and Meatballs (not from the kids menu, because I always try the grown up food first) - it is more than yum and really meaty. The Meatballs are big and fancy, I mean they are really, really good. The noodles are perfect, and the sauce is the teeniest bit sweet. I ate every last bit - it was out of this world. For dessert I have the Chocolate Budino - Cocoa Streusel, Poached Pears and Cream - OMG! This is the best dessert EVER! After lunch, I feel a little queasy (I devoured so much so fast) so we relax a little on the steps at the amphitheater and do a little people watching - some people are funny to watch. Once I am feeling better, we go to my favorite part, the kids part - first of all, I decorate vases, and then for the grand finale, I dress up in a helmet and shield and perform a military opera for my mom - you should have seen her face! This is such a fun museum. We take a walk around the museum and the herb gardens. I love the Getty Villa - I have been so many times, and each time is always the best and I never want to leave.
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The 2014 Happiness Calendar
12 strategies to help you thrive in 2014 By Henry S. Miller Author of The Serious Pursuit of Happiness
http://amzn.com/1937071006 Amp up the amount of happiness in your life each and every month of the year by intentionally focusing on 12 strategies that the science of happiness and well being has proven can increase your feelings of happiness and satisfaction. Even better: know that, if you add these actions to your life, your feelings of increased positive emotion can last for days, weeks, and even months! If this is the year you decide to get serious about adding happiness that lasts to your life, here are twelve happiness strategies for 2014 and suggestions to make them work for you:
Jan
A Month of Hope and Plans The beginning of the year is traditionally about new years’ resolutions. This year, write one positive goal you have for the coming year down on your calendar each morning of each day of January. Also write your plan to make it a reality. Then, resolve that you will intentionally invest your time and energy to work on your resolutions during the year and to live a happier life by implementing these 12 happiness strategies – one each month.
Feb
A Month of Gratitude Gratitude is the antidote to greed, envy, and jealously. We feel much happier when we are being grateful for what we have, rather than envious of what we don’t. Remember, no one has everything! This month, each night before going to bed, take a daily gratitude inventory. Write down three things you are grateful for about your life – your relationships, your work, your character, your family, your country, the world around you, your life.
MAR
A Month of Kindness Plato said, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” And, if you look around, it’s still true today. This month, find one opportunity each and every day to perform some kind act for someone else – even the simplest act of holding a door open for another will do. And, each day, after your act of kindness, enjoy the feeling that, for at least one shining moment, you are the personification of all that is good about the human race.
APR
A Month of Optimism Each day this month, be more conscious of your negative thoughts – if you have any. And every time you do, immediately “dispute” it by intentionally replacing the negative thought with a positive one. Do this each time you think a negative thought for a month, and notice how your thinking might change.
MAY
A Month of Friendship Close relationships are one of the longest lasting of happiness-increasing strategies. But, sometimes, we take our friends for granted – or are “too busy” to see them. This month, at least one time per week, reach out to a friend and arrange to spend time with them. This can be as simple as a walk, a meal, coffee, and drinks – whatever you choose. But find the time to visit with your friends face-to-face this month
JUN
A Month of Love Traditionally, June is a month of weddings – and love is all around us. Each day this month, call, write, or email someone you love or care deeply about – one per day – and tell them how much they mean to you – and how happy you are that they are a part of your life – even if you haven’t been the best communicator up to now. Notice reactions – yours and theirs.
JUL A Month of Spirituality Studies have proven that people who have spirituality in their lives – whether it’s their own secular belief system, their own faith, or some organized religion – are happier. We don’t know if it’s because of the fellowship of a caring group of like-thinking folks, or the spiritual beliefs themselves. This month, make a conscious effort to spend some moments each day – perhaps during lunch – repeating to yourself at least one “prayer” or belief you hold.
AUG
A Month of Health, Fitness, and Skill Summer is a great time to focus on increasing your health and fitness – and on using your skills and abilities to their max. This month, begin some daily fitness regimen (check with your doctor first if needed) – even if it’s only walking. In addition, make a list of your top skills, talents, and abilities and assess if you are using them to their fullest. If not, take one step per day to begin doing so.
SEP
A Month of Contribution Making a meaningful contribution to make the planet a better place is one of the longestlasting, happiness-increasing strategies known. What are you contributing? This month is your chance to decide what difference you’d like to make in the world. Spend a few minutes each day at lunchtime and write down ideas about how you can make a positive difference in the world. At the end of the month, decide on a plan of action – and begin! The world needs you and your contribution!
OCT
A Month of Savoring Fall is a season to enjoy the changing foliage in many parts of the world. Consciously spend at least five minutes each day focusing your attention exclusively on something of beauty outside – changing leaves, trees, clouds, sky – something. Five minutes of complete attention to savor the beauty of life around you – each day, every day.
NOV
A Month of Forgiveness Forgiveness is a powerful, although a slightly more complicated, happiness strategy. We forgive others to make us feel better. This month, examine your life and see if there are any lingering resentments you are holding on to that are holding you back from joy. If so, do two things: First, write the apology letter you would have liked to have received from the person who has wronged you. Second, rise above your desire for revenge, and write your letter of forgiveness to them. No need to mail it, just recall the hurt or violation, write about your feelings. End the letter with your statement of forgiveness. Just this simple act of writing a forgiveness letter can often grant you freedom from your negative thoughts and give you increased happiness.
DEC
A Month of Generosity The end of the year is a time for giving – a time to donate your time, your money if you can, your skills, your positive energy, your attention – to others to help make their life a little better. Each day, find one opportunity to give something of yourself to help another – and notice your feelings.
Here’s to a GREAT YEAR! For the best results, remind yourself of each month’s happiness strategy by adding these topics to your calendar – every day of each month. Then, each day of the year, find creative ways to act on these strategies – and enjoy your reactions and your increased feelings of happiness. You’ll notice that these feelings will last far longer than the happiness you feel from just partaking of the pleasures of life – and will be more meaningful to you. No matter what your situation, remain hopeful about increasing your happiness. The truth is that no one is ever out of the game when it comes to living a happier and more fulfilling life! As the months of this year unfold, continue all of the 12 strategies that work best for you. If you do, a year of happiness can be yours.
About Henry S. Miller Henry S. Miller is the author of The Serious Pursuit of Happiness: Everything You Need to Know to Flourish and Thrive, and Inspiration for the Pursuit of Happiness: Wisdom to Guide your Journey to a Better Life. He is also the creator of the online membership program Get SERIOUS About Your Happiness: 20 Transformational Tools for Turbulent Times. As President of The Henry Miller Group (www.millergroup.com), he is a speaker, trainer, and consultant helping organizations improve engagement, performance, and productivity specifically by increasing employee well being. In prior careers, Henry was a Senior Consultant for the Tom Peters Company training and coaching senior management teams worldwide in leadership and his initial career in corporate America was with IBM.
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