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ost of us flip through the pages of a magazine to be entertained, be amused or come across something of interest. You quickly know it when you see it. I recently attended a media event called Magazine Day for editors, publishers and advertising agencies. The headline from the research is that readership of lifestyle magazines is on the rise, with the largest growing segment being Millennials born between 1977 and 1994. I realize that this is surprising given all of the doom and gloom about print-based media. We all know what has happened to newspapers and newsweeklies. Why are magazines different? A apt analogy might be that news is like bagels and quality magazines are like wine. People want to consume news while it is hot and fresh, while on the other hand time spent with a glossy magazine is best savored like a glass of fine vino. Welcome to the summer issue of Artful Living, with an emphasis on the male perspective amply represented in the pages that follow. A special thanks to one of our favorite writers, Alyssa Ford. Alyssa is an outstanding journalist and stops at nothing to uncover a great story, especially anything to do with history and interesting characters. In this issue, she penned a number of pieces, including the story of an exclusive and secret enclave of Lake Superior summer cottages called Encampment (page 72). “Members Only” (page 91) gives the skinny on private country clubs, and “A Nip of Minnesota 13” (page 217) is a clever retelling of Alyssa’s trip to a rural Minnesota county once famous for producing world-class hooch during prohibition. Consider slowing down your pace for summer and taking Artful Living along for an old-school read at the lake or pool. If you want it digital, we have a strong presence on all of the social-media channels plus an online version of the magazine compatible with mobile devices and tablets. Sign up for our monthly Artful Spark newsletter, and receive a free copy of the magazine by liking us on Facebook. Thanks for spending time with us. From real estate to country clubs to moonshine, Artful Living continues to deliver the unexpected. Cheers,
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contents live artfully 21 what to
drink, buy, collect, attend, read
home 134 done deal
Garrison Keillor’s cushy cabin becomes a retired couple’s Wisconsin retreat.
136 furnishings
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140 ims discoveries
spotlight
144 landscape
The ultimate guide for the adventurous men of the world.
Mid-century modern design maestro Thayer Coggin celebrates 60 years.
collage 44 drink
The world’s first female master gin distiller creates a delicate, floral gin.
48 restaurant
The beloved Loring Cafe is revived — in California
51 getaway
Rhode Island’s iconic Ocean House is quintessentially Gatsby.
54 shop
Liquor Boy offers an unrivaled selection at unbelievable prices.
The latest and greatest from International Market Square.
Southview Design creates remarkable outdoor environments.
149 rebuild
A Minneapolis teardown allows the owners to build the home of their dreams.
149 abode
Modern meets traditional in a Lake Minnetonka home.
56 design driven
154 remodel
60 heritage
159 build
65 guide
165 style
Lisa Peck of LiLu Interiors on designing an enviable outdoor space.
The Kitchi Gammi Club of Duluth commemorates a century.
A classic home gets a makeover that pays homage to its history.
Last-minute details must come together seamlessly in the construction of a custom home.
David Heide joins the ranks of notable architects with work featured in St. Paul’s University Grove neighborhood.
What to buy now.
72 opulence
177 adventure
187 showcase
A look inside the Galleria.
190 club
The Minneapolis Club joins forces with Oak Ridge Country Club of Hopkins.
192 beauty
Smile rejuvenation is the modern-day fountain of youth.
196 luxury
A venerable Lake Minnetonka boat club gets a new name and locale.
199 fashion
Swimwear goes retro this season.
209 expert
Minnesota is home to a world-class Mercedes-Benz expert.
216 venue
The members of Encampment enjoy an incredible wilderness retreat.
Entrepreneur Steve Schussler turns a barn into a unique event center.
83 tour
221 history
91 insider’s guide
224 drive
One writer goes in search of the fabled Minnesota 13.
The very best Chicago, New York and Los Angeles have to offer.
A revealing look at the Twin Cities’ top country clubs.
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The hottest wheels to hug the road this summer.
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Top Doctor with a Big Heart A Twin Cities household name sets himself apart with his philanthropy. CONGRATULATIONS!! Dr. Crutchfield is the only dermatologist selected as a ‘ Top Doctor for Women’ every year since the inception of the Minnesota Monthly survey. Dr. Crutchfield has also been recently recognized by The Grio, a division of NBC news, as one of the Top 100 Newsmakers Making History in the United States for 2013, and named by Minnesota Physician as 1 of the 100 most influential health care leaders in the state of Minnesota. “I want all my patients to look good and feel great with beautiful skin,” says Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D. “When you come to Crutchfield Dermatology, the emphasis is on quality, in-depth skincare knowledge and service. That’s what really sets us apart.” A long list of awards and honors serves as evidence that Crutchfield is good at what he does. What stands out even further is his generous community outreach and support. “I realize that no one gets to where they’re at without the help of many people. And I’m in a point in my career where I can give back.” His support runs deep, especially for students, not only through scholarships and textbook donations, but also through mentorship. Dr. Crutchfield, a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School is a mentor in the University of Minnesota’s Future Doctors of America Program, where undergraduate students of color shadow Crutchfield during patient appointments. They learn the art of medicine and are introduced to a wide variety of opportunities. Dr. Crutchfield recently received the Minnesota Medical Association Foundation’s Minority Affairs Meritorious Service Award as an outstanding mentor dedicated to students within Minnesota’s Future Doctors Program. His medical students at the University of Minnesota Medical School have honored him three times as Teacher of the Year. Crutchfield’s definition of community enthusiastically includes the Minnesota Twins, and his love of baseball occasionally surfaces in his philanthropic work. During his residency, he learned that a hospice patient, and fellow baseball fan dreamed, of meeting Kirby Puckett. He arranged the meeting, and Mayo Clinic acknowledged his kindness with the Karis Humanitarian Award. When Twins player Bert Blyleven accepted a dare to eat night crawlers in exchange for a hundred dollar donation to Parkinson’s research, Crutchfield upped the ante to a thousand dollars, challenging other medical clinics to join him. His challenge raised almost $15,000 for the Parkinson’s Association of Minnesota. Crutchfield also donates to the Twins Community Fund to build ballparks for children in the inner city. “Sports give children focus and a sense of personal achievement,” he explains. “Many sports require a substantial investment, but baseball is financially accessible. You give a kid a glove, a ball, and a bat, and they are good to go.”
Remembering school days when he struggled with dyslexia himself, Crutchfield serves as a Hero Benefactor for the Reading Center; stepping in when available scholarship funds aren’t sufficient to cover the number of hopeful students. Dr. Crutchfield routinely financially supports and encourages his staff to participate in breast cancer, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s walks. Minnesota Business Magazine recently named Crutchfield Dermatology as one of “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2013. Dr. Crutchfield has also been given the “Patriotic Employer Award” from the Minnesota National Guard for his support of our troops. He has also been awarded the “Gold Triangle Award” from the American Academy of Dermatology for promoting health-care awareness in underserved areas. Additionally, he offered free skin and scar treatments for the survivors of the tragic Minneapolis 35W bridge collapse. Dr. Crutchfield was selected as the first “Physician Health Care Hero” by Medica, Twin Cities Business and KARE11 for “Outstanding contributors to the quality of health care in Minnesota.” His philanthropy also extends to supporting Camp Discovery, a camp for children with skin diseases. For more than a decade, Crutchfield has been an active supporter and nominator, and dedicated all royalties from the dermatology textbook he coauthored to the program. Once a child is accepted into the camp, their entire experience is covered by donations. “As a child, I loved going to camp. But as a dermatologist, working with children with skin diseases, [I] see so many of them ashamed to go because they are afraid to expose themselves and be teased. Camp Discovery is a place where kids can be kids again.” Dr. Crutchfield’s efforts continue; he has established a lectureship at the University of Minnesota honoring his parents, Susan Crutchfield MD, as the youngest (at the time) and first African-American female graduate of the medical school, and Charles Crutchfield Sr. M.D. the first practicing African-American Obstetrician-Gynecologist in the Twin Cities, who has delivered almost 10,000 babies. He has also co-authored a children’s book for little leaguers extolling the virtues of being sun-safe and sun protection. Little Charles Hits a Home Run is available on Amazon. com, Kindle, Nook and iPad. Proceeds will benefit the Twins Community Fund and Camp Discovery for Children. Dr. Crutchfield is also the founding member of “Doctors For The Practice Of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine”. More information can be obtained at safeandethicaldoctors.org. His latest medical endeavor is an initiative requiring automobile, cell phone and insurance companies equip cars with mandatory technology disabling texting while driving. Visit crutchfielddermatology.com/ safetexting for more information. For Dr. Crutchfield, giving back has become a way of life.
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Contributors Carolyn Crooke is a freelance writer based in Minneapolis.
Hayley Dulin is the managing editor of Artful Living.
Alyssa Ford has been covering the architecture and design scene since 2004. She has written for Midwest Home, Minnesota Monthly, the Star Tribune and many other publications.
Ivy Gracie writes for publications in
the Twin Cities and Chicago. Her work has appeared in Mpls.St.Paul, Today’s Chicago Woman, Twin Cities Business, Twin Cities Statement and other publications. Gracie also has a blog at skinnyplus.blogspot.com.
Joe Hart is a freelance writer, editor and
musician based in rural Wisconsin.
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Marguerite Happe is the digital editor at Artful Living. She has written for USA Today, the Star Tribune and other publications.
Elizabeth Foy Larsen is co-author of Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun. Her writing has appeared in numerous national publications, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Slate.com.
Heidi Libera is a publication features producer, artist, designer and marketing director working with local and national clients in the arts, home and design industries.
Wendy Lubovich is a freelance writer
living in New York City. Formerly a news anchor at KSTP TV, she is a museum educator at the Frick Collection and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan.
David Mahoney writes about travel,
wine and the environment for a variety of national and regional magazines. He is a former senior editor at Sunset and the former editor of Minnesota Monthly.
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ummer and boating go hand in hand for Minnesotans — we squeeze every last second out of these few humid months to take full advantage of our 11,842 lakes. For Detroit Lakes vacationer Elliot Stern, grabbing wine for an evening cruise or sailboat ride was the inspiration for Lakegirl wine. With a convenient handle, a flexible yet sturdy pouch and a twistable spout, Lakegirl is available in Pontoon Red and Pontoon White exclusively at Lunds and Byerly’s. The blends are designed to appeal to a wide range of palates; the upscale juice is hand-selected by Stern near his Napa Valley residence. Juicy, ripe, sweet and evocative of the carefree summer living Minnesotans love, Lakegirl is an ideal snag for boating fanatics and wine connoisseurs alike.
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Prized Piano Sotheby’s auctions a key part of Casablanca memorabilia. | By Marguerite Happe
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In Bloom The world’s first female master gin distiller perfects a delicate, floral gin. | By Marguerite Happe
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_creative, chamomile tea–drinking, blond biochemistry major does not fit the typical stereotype of a master gin distiller. Yet London’s historic G&J Greenall’s Joanne Moore currently holds the title of only female master gin distiller in the world. A self-described “geeky scientist with a creative flair,” Moore’s schooling at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology led her to the dry-gin distillery. Starting out as a supervisor in 1996, she climbed the ladder to eventually work in quality control and liquid development. Moore established a close relationship with the former master distiller before being handed the reins and title in 2006. As only the seventh master distiller in Greenall’s history, she oversees the entire ginmaking process, from concept to production — a perfect fit for the inventive, perceptive scientist. In 2008, she was given the directive to create new gins for the company, previously a manufacturer of solely a traditional, juniper-based London dry gin. Thus Bloom gin was born. It’s playfully referred to as Moore’s baby due to the nine-month period in which the light, floral gin was tested and painstakingly crafted note by note. “There is a gin out there for everyone”, she explains. “Bloom is very distinctly lighter, floral and with citrus notes from a variety of botanicals.” Bloom’s inspiration derives from the imagery of a traditional garden in the English countryside, the combination that would result if Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden were liquefied. A distinct, romantic vision of abundant wildflowers, a wrought-iron gate and an ivy-covered wall translates into notes of chamomile, honeysuckle and sundrenched pomelo (a Chinese grapefruit). Slightly sweet with a citrus finish, the delicate gin includes seven other botanical ingredients. Even for those who don’t drink gin regularly, Moore notes, the taste difference will be vastly apparent. Moore personally enjoys a cocktail with Bloom gin, tonic and quartered strawberries (to bring out the fruit notes). “Depending on what mood I’m in, I’m also partial to a gin martini,” she says. Minnesotans can find the floral gin exclusively at Parasole Restaurant Holdings eateries, selected by G&J Greenall for their unique environments and perfect synergy with the high-quality liquor. “I don’t fit the traditional criteria of what a master distiller is or does,” Moore acknowledges. “It’s still a male-dominated industry, but as long as you are true to yourself and passionate about what you’re crafting, gender is irrelevant.”
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Long Live the Loring One of Minneapolis’s most beloved restaurants has come back to life — but it’s a long way from home. | By David Mahoney
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efore restaurants started coming and going with the speed of comets in Minneapolis, two brightly burning stars in the dining firmament served as the city’s centers of culinary cool. Although the lights went out at both the New French Cafe and the Loring Cafe soon after the turn of the millennium, they are remembered by locals of a certain age with the same ardent fondness that colors their recollections of seeing Prince at First Avenue or The Replacements at the Uptown Bar. While fans of the New French will have to remain content with their memories, habitués of the hub of hipness that was the Loring can fan the flames of their long-lost love at the new reincarnation of the café. The only hitch is that they’ll have to go to Oakland, Calif., to do it. That’s where Jason McLean, the theatrically inclined impresario of the Loring Cafe, has resurrected the restaurant, in an emerging nightlife district near the center of the city across the bay from San Francisco. Fittingly, it was love that brought McLean to the Bay Area. Abby, his girlfriend of five years, headed there in 2011 after “a parting of the ways,” says McLean. He followed her west, they patched things up and soon they were married. About a year later, McLean summoned his loose consortium of construction conspirators known as the Loring Design Build Guild to recreate his food-friendly fantasia in Oakland — complete with the signature sinuous brickwork that looks, as McLean puts it, like it was built by “a drunken mason on a bender.” Although the new Loring Cafe has been open just a short time, dozens of Minnesota transplants already have found their way through its doors. One such patron emailed McLean after coming across the restaurant by chance. “Your café looked just like the place I’d spent many a night while I was a law student at the U in the late ’90s in Minneapolis,” she wrote. “Some of the best memories of my young adult life were there.”
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pon first glimpse of the Ocean House from its long, circular driveway, it takes no grand feat of the imagination to believe you have just arrived at Jay Gatsby’s whitewashed mansion for an elegant midsummer evening soiree. With the mysterious aura and Victorian elegance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary creation, the Ocean House perches confidently atop the bluffs of Watch Hill, R.I. The grand monolithic getaway is emblematic of its name, with views stretching through Little Narragansett Bay and Block Island Sound to the infinite waves of the Atlantic beyond. The coastal retreat is situated in the heart of New England in a town that tends to escape
many an atlas. Beloved for its little-known locale, the hotel is no secret to such high-profile fans as Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen and MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough. American history buffs will delight in the rich and dramatic history of a spot so renowned for the simplicity and elegance of the classic New England lifestyle. The gabled property dates back to 1868, when the Ocean House was adjacent to summer-holiday hot spot Newport and a mecca for travelers looking to escape to its sandy white beaches. In 2003, the apparent disrepair wrought by time closed the doors on the sagging veranda and broke many a Rhode Island heart when the hotel was demolished.
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New owner and mutual-fund manager Charles Royce came to the rescue of an icon, with the intent to rebuild with the exact same footprint as the original hotel and to maintain as much spirit and style in the new structure as physically possible. The result is the charming current property, consisting of 49 guest rooms and suites that are a breath of fresh air infused with early New England artwork. Feather-top beds with plush Frette linens, bathrooms with custom-milled vanities and carpevola marble, and numerous amenities ensure an extraordinarily comfortable stay — that is, if you can peel your eyes away from the vast ocean views. Croquet, squash, culinary education, yoga, spa services and more are available daily. And don’t be surprised if you happen to see an artist dabbling in watercolors of the ocean; the Ocean House hosts a different artist-in-residence each week to teach classes and capture the view through their paintbrush. Classic American elegance radiates from the clean white walls, manicured croquet greens and incredible ocean views from this oasis tucked carefully away in the sandy beaches of Rhode Island. Sitting on the veranda with a glass of wine watching an enchanting New England sunset dotted with flickering lights from the beginnings of a clambake, one can’t help but think that the age of Gatsby may very well be alive after all.
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Liquor Boy offers 10,000 square feet of liquor, wine and beer. | By Marguerite Happe
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inston Churchill failed the sixth grade, and Thomas Edison’s teachers told him he was “too stupid to learn anything.” Former sports agent John Wolf encountered similarly antagonistic sentiment when pitching his idea for a warehouse-chic, dirt-cheap, consumer-friendly liquor store that was to become Liquor Boy. “Everyone I talked to in the business said I was crazy,” he explains. Today, however, “everyone” can stroll right into Wolf’s 10,000-square-foot space and find copious amounts of alcohol at prices up to 40 percent lower than the competition. Touché. After buying Chicago Lake Liquors in 2000, Wold adopted the concept of low prices everyday with fewer ‘sale’ prices. The results were incredible — doubling sales and creating very happy, very loyal customers. Thirsty for expansion in the high-prices suburban market, he opened Liquor Boy in November 2012, with the same philosophy. “In our market, retailers raise their prices to lower them for a sale,” says Wolf. “So their sale prices are my everyday prices. I’ve given customers a reason to not shop anywhere else.” The selection includes a wide variety of liquors, wines and beers — but not so much as to overwhelm. Vast ceilings, rows of cartons and cases in
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“I take it from the consumer’s standpoint: I want to know I’m shopping someplace where I’m getting great deals and a great selection every day; I don’t want to have to shop around.” — JOHN WOLF
plain sight (there is no basement or behind-the-scenes storage room), and music complete the shopping experience. While it’s clear that no interior decorator has touched the place, the emphasis is right where Wolf wants it: on the merchandise. “I take it from the consumer’s standpoint: I want to know I’m shopping someplace where I’m getting great deals and a great selection every day; I don’t want to have to shop around,” explains Wolf. Cheers to that! 5620 Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park 952-512-2200, liquor-boy.com
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A Six-Pack for Summer Fun How to build an enviable, inviting outdoor space. | By Lisa Peck, ASID
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t is often said there are two seasons in Minnesota: winter and road construction. Yet despite the orange cones and one-lane highways, I would suggest summer in the land of 10,000 lakes is just as synonymous with cabins, boats and sunshine. Sadly, summer in the northland doesn’t last long. But you can still take full advantage of the great outdoors by partnering with design professionals. We know how to bring any open-air space to life: by designing it with the same expertise used to perfect a home’s interior. Here are six ways to make your next outdoor project a breath of fresh air.
Add Rooms With a View
Different outdoor areas can be defined as “rooms” for cooking, conversing and dining. Kitchens or secluded seating areas can be tucked away under decks and balconies. I’ve even suggested installing fully retractable screens on porches — unless mosquitos have crashed the party.
Bring Out What’s In
Gone are the days when a sectional with soft fabric and lush pillows had to sit inside. Advances in the manufacturing of outdoor fabric and furniture frames allow these comfortable lounge pieces to join in the fun outside.
Brave the Elements
Custom lighting, rugs and accessories can transform your backyard into a fully finished room. Lamps now come equipped with solar panels, outdoor ratings and the convenience of functionally fabulous outdoor illumination. An outdoor rug holds up to the elements while still providing coziness and definition to a space.
Light a Fire
Gathering around a fire evokes a natural feeling of familiarity. A fireplace or firepit where guests can cook, share stories or even sing creates a comfortable space for everyone to linger long after dark.
Cover Up
Rain or shine, a pergola, cantilevered umbrella or even the canopy of a tree can serve as an inviting element of protection.
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Wireless technology invites more elaborate audio/video equipment into our outdoor living rooms. Attractively designed portable speakers and a movie screen make enjoying a flick under the stars easy-peasy. Lisa Peck, ASID, is the owner and principle designer of LiLu Interiors, a boutique design firm based in Minneapolis. She believes no idea is too big or detail too small. After 20 years in the industry, Peck understands the importance of protecting her clients from spending time and money on frivolous extras. Learn more at liluinteriors.com.
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Still Life Duluth’s Kitchi Gammi Club celebrates a century. | By Alyssa Ford
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he grand old Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth is having a big birthday this year. Two, in fact. In December, the stolid stone building at 831 Superior Street will mark its 100th birthday. In September, the club itself will celebrate its 130th year, having been officially organized on Sept. 26, 1883. Completed just a few months before the outbreak of World War I, the English Gothic structure is dark, masculine and very clubby — just the right tone for the cigar-chomping industrialists who once filled its rooms and corridors. In its early days, the club counted among its members Count Tolstoy, Grover Cleveland and Andrew Carnegie. The story goes that Carnegie was booted out for being late on his dues. Duluth is no longer a magnet for millionaires. A few descendants of the original rail, lumber and mining magnates still live in town, true, but the checks are divided amongst many heirs, and the
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old-money families are mostly scattered to the wind. Nowadays, most Kitch members keep a second membership at Northland Country Club for the pool and golf course. The stoic stone building is certainly showing her age. The carpet is worn in spots, the guest rooms are threadbare, the radiators are hastily covered in early 1990s wallpaper. But there are glimpses of a polished-brass past. On the main floor, look for the Kitch’s towering, carved-wood mirror, said to make everyone appear both slimmer and taller. At the reception desk, find the 1880s grandfather clock that still keeps perfect time with all its original hardware (it’s wound by club staff every five days). The kitchen still grinds its own horseradish and serves it with Melba toast, just as it did 100 years ago. For the truest Kitchi experience, order your steak in the basement Tap Room, where the staff stokes a roaring wood fire in all seasons. Behind the original bar are 99 chestnut lockboxes. Empty now, they
once held members’ private hooch stashes back in prohibition days. On the far wall is possibly the most intriguing piece of art in all of Duluth, though it’s not worth much in actual dollars. It’s a 1917 oil on wood by Bob Addams, a minor East Coast magazine illustrator who had a few drawings published in LIFE magazine. The painting shows a parade of fantastical goblins on a wild chase for alcohol. Glasses tip, drinks fly and goblins chase their waiter, who keeps his tray hoisted high above the fantasy fracas. One former assistant manager, Tony Cherro, says he heard the painting was supposed to represent the power founders of Kitchi Gammi Club, and if you look closely, you can see the resemblance to Edmund Gilbert, Frederic Paine, Edward Congdon and Guilford Hartley. Roger Hartley, grandson of G.G., says he’s doesn’t believe the story’s true — but really, who knows? After 100 years, the big stone building on Superior Street has many, many secrets.
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A handful of private families own the only tract of old-growth forest in Minnesota. | BY ALYSSA FORD
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n November 1921, a fearless Englishman named Thomas G. Winter camped on a piece of land in Lake County that took his breath away. Around him was a thick stand of oldgrowth forest, heavy with white pine, cedar, birch, balsam and spruce. On either side stood grand, sweeping cliffs. In the valley between ran a cold trout stream that tumbled into a 40-foot waterfall. Half a mile farther down the river was another 20-foot plunge. Winter followed the water as it danced over a series of rock ledges before emptying into a bulrush swamp and then finally out to Lake Superior. Winter was so overtaken by the beauty of the place he immediately posted a letter to some friends. “Through this magnificent woods flows Encampment River, a beautiful trout stream cascading through a rocky gorge, leaping in several falls down the hillside, with here and there deep pools where the trout lie,”
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Academy Founder Charles W. Ames and 14 he wrote enthusiastically. “There are many partridges, and wildlife abounds, including others. Knowing full well the land was out of his price range, Winter, a midlevel grain deer and moose.” He wasn’t the only one who had noted the dealer, proposed a kind of cooperative, where each man (and one woman) would particularly stunning tract of land. In 1925, put in roughly $1,000, and the rest would be geological surveyor Dr. George Schwartz wrote in his report that the piece of Lake borrowed from the bank. In just a few short County had “the best stand of trees along the coast of Lake Superior.” In November 1921, a fearless The land was owned by the county attorney, John Olson, but Englishman named Thomas G. Winter Winter was determined to raise the camped on a piece of land in Lake money to purchase it. He started a furious letter-writing campaign County that took his breath away. to his most monied friends: civil engineer Francis Shenehon, bank president Edward Decker, Edina developer months, the deal was done. In 1929, the group paid $27,500 for 1,575 acres. Sam Thorpe, manufacturing magnate Edwin Elwell, insurance executive Walter Leach, In a way, it was kind of a miracle the lawyer Joseph Kingman, architect Edwin land existed at all. Commercial loggers had Hewitt, Minnesota State Bar President H. V. been working over Minnesota’s old-growth forests since 1839. By 1900, the year of peak Mercer, surgeon Arthur Strachauer, St. Paul
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production, more than 2.3 billion board feet of lumber were cut from the state’s forests, and an estimated 20,000 lumberjacks had their axes in full swing. Today, there’s not a single state park in Minnesota that can claim it’s never been logged. But this chunk of land was saved, first by the towering cliffs that protected it, second by the county attorney who never sold the lumbering rights and lastly by the wealthy investors, who named their little forested enclave “Encampment” after the crisp river that runs through it. The new owners set up the Encampment Forest Association to dictate strict rules about cabin sizes and how many guests could visit each summer. Almost immediately, an air of hushed secrecy surrounded the place. From the first, the owners suspected that they might have stumbled in their good luck on the last old-growth forest tract in all of Minnesota. Today, that is almost certainly the case. Which is precisely why just north of Two Harbors travelers on U.S. Highway 61 — which bisects the Encampment property — will see no fewer than six large “No Trespassing” signs along the roadway.
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owners go back three generations, and a Outdoors enthusiasts on the Superior handful are now fourth- and fifth-generation Hiking Trail headed toward Castle Danger owners. The exceptions are exceptional. are treated to a full mile of these signs, which openly threaten prosecution by the Win Wallin, the late Medtronic executive, managed to get a cabin without the right Lake County Sheriff. At some points, the family tree. So did George McClintock, the warnings of “Private Property” and “Stay on the Trail” are staked, literally, on both sides late managing partner at Faegre & Benson. But for all their protectiveness, the of the path. The owners at Encampment use more owners at Encampment can’t seem to help themselves when it comes to writing about than just signage to protect their little slice their wooded getaway. Charles Pillsbury of forested heaven. Cabins for sale are never published a 55-stanza poem about the listed on the open market; instead, news travels by word of mouth through a small network of wealthy friends and In 93 years, just a handful of owners have privileged real-estate agents. been admitted who are not related by blood New owners are put through a rigorous approval process or marriage to the original 25 investors. by the Encampment Forest The exceptions are exceptional. Association. In 93 years, just a handful of owners have been admitted who are not related by blood or marriage to the original 25 investors. (Over the years, place. No fewer than five books have been the main families have intermarried and penned about the community, all of which now are virtually all connected by blood, are housed in the permanent collection at the Minnesota Historical Society. In 1971, marriage or business.) At least 16 current
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The Inner Circle
The short list of illustrious Encampment insiders.
David Percy Jones (1860–1927), founder
Minneapolis city councilman, Minneapolis mayor in the 1910s
Edward Williams Decker (1869–1956), founder
President from 1912 to 1934 of Northwestern National Bank (later called Norwest, then merged into Wells Fargo), president of Minnesota Loan & Trust
Joseph Chapman (1871–1948), member
Vice president of L.S. Donaldson department store, vice president of Nicollet Hotel Co., executive at Wilbur B. Foshay Co., trustee at Soo Line Railroad, president at Citizens Utility Co.
John Marshall Budd (1907–1979), member
President of the Great Northern Railway, completed one of the largest railroad mergers in U.S. history to create Burlington Northern Railway Myrtle Penner published The Hub of the Forest, detailing the naturalistic wealth of the place: the 26 varieties of trees, the 15 species of fern, the 100 varieties of delicate wildflowers. It reads like a menu for a Michelin four-star that accepts no dinner guests and no reservations. Yet another book on Encampment has page after page of family snapshots, none of them captioned. There are families lounging on the pristine basalt-rock beach, fishing in Encampment River, communing together at Cathedral Grove, the community’s natural “cathedral” with its intimate semicircle formed by massive, old-growth pines and its rock “pulpit.” (This is the sacred place where Winter and a number of others have had their funerals.) Nearly a century after that fateful purchase in 1921, the Encampment owners are holding tight to their exclusive plot and working to assure themselves of a pristine wooded view well into the future. In 2010, Encampment members, working through the Minnesota Land Trust, secured a conservation easement (a nodevelopment agreement) on 88 acres that border Encampment property to the northwest. This January, they paid more than $800,000 to secure more easements on 997 forested acres owned by businessmen Butch and Milt Wittlief. Says one Lake County real-estate agent who asked not to be named: “What I find amazing is how many people on the North Shore, even right in Two Harbors, have no idea that this place exists.” And thus remains the elusive, exclusive Encampment.
George Draper Dayton Jr. (1907–1988), member
Vice president of Dayton Hudson Corp., founding trustee of KTCA-TV (now Twin Cities Public Television), board chair at Macalester College
James Cornish Otis Jr. (1912–1993), member
Minnesota Supreme Court Justice for 21 years, helped found Hamline School of Law
Philip Sheridan “Phil” Duff Jr. (1922–1997), member
State senator from 1951 to 1954, publisher of the Red Wing Republican Eagle, co-founder of the Minnesota News Council
David Heide Preus (1923–2009), member
Daredevil World War II fighter pilot; founding partner at Bowen, Bowen, Preus & Farrell; president at Cottonwood Land Company; son of Encampment founder and prominent lawyer Wilhelm Christian Preus
Robert P. Mairs (1928– ), member
Former commissioner of the Metropolitan Transit Commission
Molly (Duff) Woehrlin (1932– ), member
One of the first female county commissioners in Rice County, noted philanthropist
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Treasure Trove An Upper East Side boutique features a carefully curated selection of nature.
| by Wendy Lubovich
Creel and Gow, 131 E. 70th St., New York 212-327-4281 // creelandgow.com
If you had an eccentrically chic, world-traveling relative, this is what his Upper East Side library might look like. Malachite boxes, butterflies and African beadwork — a collector’s collection is laid out at Creel and Gow. “We want to present the natural world in new and surprising ways,” says Christopher Gow, who along with Jamie Creel opened the shop in a former stable on 70th Street near Lexington. It’s a cabinet of curiosities come to life, shelves and cubbyholes propped with eye-popping specimens that delight. Ostrich eggs are lacquered and mounted on wooden stands, while deconstructed lobsters are on display in clear boxes. There are coral, carved coconut shells and even a vintage model of England’s Brighton Pavilions, made of thousands of matchsticks. Taxidermy plays a large role, with stuffed flamingos, owls and a lioness reclining on the floor. The rare species are sourced from zoos after the animals have died, “so all of these creatures have been looked after,” Gow notes. Indeed, every bit of flora and fauna feels carefully chosen — glorious treasures from the earth, meant to soothe today’s technology-obsessed world. “These objects remind us how fragile Mother Nature is,” Gow muses, “and how important it is to cherish it, look after it.”
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NEW YORK SLEEP
Hat’s Off A former millinery factory has been fashioned into a hip hotel.
| by Wendy Lubovich Refinery Hotel, 63 W. 38th St., New York 646-664-0310 // refineryhotelnewyork.com
Tucked in the lively Garment District, the newly opened Refinery Hotel offers luxurious lodging inside a reclaimed 1920s millinery factory. “Industrial chic” is the credo of the neo-Gothic building that has been transformed into a hip hangout. Featuring sewing machine–inspired tables and leather-strapped headboards, the guest rooms carry the spirit of the building’s fashion past. Architectural firm Stonehill & Taylor carefully preserved the exquisite Gothic quatrefoils and tracery, adding modern lighting and artwork along the way. The atmosphere feels opulent and tailored, with a residential warmth. The lobby bar, Winnie’s, is a nod to the prohibition-era tea salon once operated in the same building by the fashionable Miss Winifred T. McDonald. Today, mixologists serve up refreshments in long-stemmed teacups. But the feather in the cap is saved for the rooftop lounge, with its almost-surreal views of the nearby Empire State Building. An indoor fireplace brings ambience, while the outdoors offer a mix of graceful Gothic brickwork alongside gritty, wooden water towers — raw elegance at its best.
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Indelibly Irish A Manhattan tavern serves up classic cocktails and Old World charm.
| by Marguerite Happe
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The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog, 30 Water St., New York 646-422-7906 // deadrabbitnyc.com
Fixes and toddies, juleps and smashes, fizzes, daisies, flips, nogs: the aforementioned list of slightly obscure, historically accurate cocktails is but a minute section of the vast beverage selection on offer at The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog. The Dickensian feel of this Lower Manhattan tavern is intentional, designed to reflect the social atmosphere of the “Golden Age of American Drinking” from 1850 to 1900. Craft and draft beers along with Irish whiskey flow freely throughout the main-floor taproom. Owners (and Ireland natives) Jack McGarry and Sean Muldoon have bedecked the space with antique Irish pub mirrors plus portraits of famous Irishmen and hunting dogs that evoke nostalgia for Dublin’s boisterous, whiskey-spirited saloons. The second floor is home to the parlor, arranged for intimate gatherings, small plates and cocktails expertly crafted to couple Old World elegance and modern taste. The Dead Rabbit “recognizes that drinkers must also occasionally eat” and offers traditional Irish-British food, including oysters, sausage rolls, Scotch eggs, steak and stout potpie, and more to soak up that recently consumed whiskey. The coarse Irish roots from the streets of New York are remembered in a conceptual atmosphere that recognizes the imitable ability of the Irish to drink, socialize and have a downright good time.
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LOS ANGELES EAT
Seaside Splendor Spectacular views come standard at Nobu Malibu’s new locale.
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Nobu Malibu, 22706 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu 310-317-9140 // noburestaurants.com/malibu
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Made for Man A Venice shop peddles coffee and cool.
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Deus Ex Machina, 1001 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach 888-515-3387 // us.deuscustoms.com
While unpacking for your L.A. stay, you realize you forgot a few essentials: a T-shirt, a hat, a surfboard, a motorcycle — and you could really go for a cup of freshly brewed coffee. If this is the case, make a stop at Deus Ex Machina. It’s an emporium of all things manly — bikes, boards, apparel — complete with an indoor-outdoor café serving Los Angeles’ Handsome Coffee Roasters. The first U.S. outpost of the Australian cycle company, the Venice shop has an open and industrial feel, with exposed wood-beam ceilings, and brick and concrete floors — the perfect backdrop for masculine merchandise. Motorcycles are custom-built in-house, and surfboards are hand-shaped and hand-glassed from the Temple of Enthusiasm in Bali. Can’t fit a bike or board in your carry-on for the trip home? Browse Deus Ex Machina’s line of hoodies, denim, shirts and jackets; the store also carries a carefully edited selection of complementary clothing and accessories. Before heading out, be sure to stop by the café for a flat white — it really is as good as the Australian espresso-based drink.
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After more than a decade in operation in Malibu, Nobu has moved to a beachfront property on the iconic Pacific Coast Highway. The new locale offers oceanfront views from nearly every seat. The interior is stunning, with all-white concrete, teak and glass illuminated by natural sunlight peering in through floor-to-ceiling windows. With indoor and outdoor seating as well as an exterior lounge, you’ll feel as though you’ve embarked on a vacation to the most serene place with spectacular views. This being Malibu, celebrities abound. As you sip your sake on the outdoor patio, don’t be surprised to find Hollywood A-listers discussing their latest movie deal over a platter of sushi. Known as “the man who reinvented Japanese food,” renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa is a celebrity himself. He is the mastermind behind Nobu and some 25 other restaurants with partners Robert De Niro, Hollywood producer Meir Teper and restaurateur Richie Notar. Nobu Malibu is known not just for the views but for its exquisite cuisine. Not to be missed is the black cod with miso. This sweet and silky signature dish is marinated in sake miso for two to three days to enhance flavors. Another highlight is the rock shrimp tempura, served with your choice of ponzu or creamy spicy sauce. The sushi and sashimi choices are endless, with everything from soft-shell crab to sea urchin on offer. And for dessert, don’t leave without sampling the bento box: warm Valrhona chocolate soufflé cake served with white-chocolate sauce and green-tea ice cream. On second thought, order two — you won’t be disappointed. A word to the wise: Make reservations well in advance and enjoy the drive. Nobu is well worth it.
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Purely Pacific A Santa Monica inn perfects the shoreside stay.
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Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 310-458-0030 // shuttersonthebeach.com
Reminiscent of the historic beach cottages of the 1930s, Shutters on the Beach is one of only two hotels located directly on the beach of Santa Monica. This elite inn has a breezy yet beautiful feel, with expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and California coast. The destination is well-suited for business travelers, families and couples alike; the atmosphere is comfortably elegant, just as one might experience while vacationing at a richly appointed yet unpretentious beach home. Celebrated interior designer Michael Smith paid great attention to detail when decorating the 186 guest rooms and 12 suites. He designed the luxurious, cottage-style rooms to feel like the home you wish you had. With oversized lounge chairs, walnut desks and nightstands, fourposter beds, and custom-made white linens, the residential comfort will make you feel as if you are home. Book the Ocean View Room, not only for the great vistas but also for the bath chest with products curated by retail legend Ron Robinson of Fred Segal. It includes must-haves from skincare to makeup to aromatherapy — you just might “forget” a beauty necessity at home. Head outside to release your inner Californian. For lounging, Shutters has a pool deck adorned with chaises to take in the gorgeous ocean views. Book a beachside spa service or take a yoga class. For the adventurous type, the activities are endless. Give surfing, volleyball or paddle tennis a shot, or rent a beach cruiser and tool around town. When hunger strikes, Shutters offers three exceptional eateries to suite every appetite. The casual beachfront spot Coast is the perfect place for a quick bite or afternoon libation. One Pico has an elegant ambience with an exceptional menu. Follow your meal with a nightcap at the Living Room bar and lounge. With a bevy of fashionable shops, fine restaurants and art galleries nearby, you will never be short on entertainment options while staying at Shutters. If work, play or relaxation bring you to Southern California, Shutters on the Beach is the perfect beachside retreat to take it all in.
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CHICAGO SHOP
Gentlemen’s Guild Effortless style and sophistication await.
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Haberdash Bespoke No. 607 607 N. State St., Chicago // 312-624-8551 haberdashmen.com
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There aren’t many guys who have the time — or desire — to pinball from one shop to another hunting down that killer tie or signature topcoat. And let’s be honest: Even fewer really know how to pull together a look that’s polished and sophisticated from tip to tail. Haberdash Bespoke and Haberdash EDC, brother stores on State Street in River North, have everything a man needs to convey effortless elegance both at work and at play. Offering an updated take on the old-school haberdashery, the Haberdash stores are geared to outfit men head-to-toe for all occasions. Haberdash Bespoke is strictly suit and tie, while EDC (“everyday carry”) is casual cool. Between the two, there’s an ample array of stylish suits, shirts, shoes, denim, outerwear, accessories and apothecary offerings. There’s even an on-site barber. And don’t miss the selection of room sprays, with scents like “new car,” “hunting lodge” and “distillery.” The well-versed staff can help create business or personal looks that convey status, power, polished sophistication or rugged refinement. And for those outside the Windy City, the Haberdash website offers a full selection of provisions plus advice for staying on top of the latest trends. Looking sharp has never been so easy.
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The Royal Treatment The Peninsula Chicago lets little girls claim the crown, if only for a day.
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The Peninsula Chicago has long been the standard-bearer for exquisite hospitality; anyone checking in at the Gold Coast destination knows they’ll be treated like royalty. Now the hotel is taking that to new heights. Through the Princess for a Day package, girls ages three to 13 can live their own Cinderella story. A regal extravaganza, the experience includes a proclamation declaring the young lady sovereign over all she sees as well as a presentation of the keys to the kingdom. Her Royal Highness will attend a class to learn how to curtsy, address her staff and hold her pinkie when sipping her tea. A white, pumpkin-shaped, horse-drawn carriage will transport her to a shopping spree on Michigan Avenue then take her on a sightseeing trip to explore her empire. When she returns to the hotel, the princess will be greeted by Prince Charming, who will welcome her with a pair of perfectly fitting glass slippers. In-room hair and makeup, a manicure, and afternoon tea go without saying. Utterly fun and fabulous, this package ensures each princess feels as stately as she truly is.
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A Delicious Discovery Found redefines culinary cool.
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Found, 1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston 847-868-8945 // foundkitchen.com
Duck into Found and you might feel a hint of déjà vu. With its exposed brick, mishmash of furniture and cozy, neighborhood feel, Evanston’s new eatery evokes memories of Minneapolis’s popular Loring Cafe. And with Minnesota native and Loring alum Nicole Pederson helming the kitchen, a bit of the Loring’s history is alive and well. But Found is hardly a remake. Instead, it’s a 21st century original where Pederson and owner Amy Morton (daughter of famed steakhouse mogul Arnie Morton) have created their own hybrid of clever, current comfort food. “We’ve been calling it ‘rustic American,’” Pederson says. “Everything is as local as I can possibly source it. We do a lot of nose-to-tail in-house butchering, we’ve been curing and smoking hams, and we’re starting a charcuterie program.” But the menu isn’t exclusively carnivore-centric: “A large chunk of our menu is vegan and vegetarian, using
grains and vegetables as the center of the plate,” she adds. The menu changes according to season and ingredient availability, but its bones remain constant. Small plates cater to both herb- and omnivores, the Knife and Fork Sandwiches category always offers two meat selections and a vegetarian option, and family-sized entrées always feature a whole roasted fish, a meat option and a vegetarian selection. And the lamb meatballs, Found’s signature dish, will never disappear (“They’re our best seller,” says Pederson). By offering a menu that resonates with a variety of palates, Found has given gourmands a lot to gush about since opening last December. But that should come as no surprise. Along with Morton’s hospitality heritage, Pederson has bragging rights of her own: After beginning her career at the Loring, she worked with Vincent Francoual (Vincent) then honed her craft at La Tour in Colorado, New York’s Grammercy Tavern, and Chicago’s Lula and C-House. And after that impressive track record, it appears Pederson has found home. “It’s warm, comfortable and inviting,” she explains. That it sparks nostalgia for the Loring only adds to its appeal: “The restaurant was Amy’s vision. She uses the word ‘Bohemian’ a lot — I think that’s probably why it spoke to me so much. I feel like this place has a little of the Loring vibe.”
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A guide to the Twin Cities’ private country clubs — with all the juicy details you won’t find in a brochure. | BY ALYSSA FORD
P
eople still wear pressed tennis whites and go yachting. There are still women who call themselves “Babs.” But many of the Twin Cities’ private country clubs have changed, particularly since the Great Recession. Clubs with long-standing wait lists, like Interlachen and Woodhill, now find themselves with ample openings. Some, such as Dellwood Hills, have moved to a no-initiation model. Even the most exclusive clubs are offering terrific bargains for young people (half off the initiation fee for those under 40, for example). “It used to be that country clubs were the domain of the truly well-connected,” confides one Woodhill member, who asked to not be named. “Now, clubs
are clamoring for almost anyone with a wallet. Even Woodhill members are being asked to groom their contacts, to do recruiting.” The glitz and formality of country clubs have faded, too. Woodhill and Minikahda used to host lavish parties for hundreds of people, à la The Great Gatsby. But galas have largely been replaced by patio BBQs and couples’ trivia nights. Once considered unthinkable, gentlemen at Woodhill are no longer required to wear neckties in the clubhouse after 6 p.m. Which is not to say there aren’t real benefits to joining. If you want to tee off with Minnesota’s most powerful players, you will still find them at “the club.” Here’s your insider guide to the top venues.
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Edina Country Club Founded: 1923 The Basics: This lavish club is built around
a core of nouveau riche. Transplants to Minnesota are sometimes advised to join Edina to build up social capital and then try for membership at the more prestigious Interlachen or Minikahda. The club is considered kid-friendly, especially since the 2008 hiring of Manager Carl Granberg, who added a slew of kid-centric offerings, such as pool-opening parties and kids’ etiquette classes. As of 2012, the club had 1.67 adults for every child. But for some, the place became a little too kid-friendly; there has been a moderate exodus of older members and empty nesters to Minikahda.
Ancient History: The Edina Country Club was designed as a kind of community center. Real-estate mogul Samuel Thorpe bought a farm south of 50th Street with visions of an idyllic 585-home subdivision. At the heart of his “country club” neighborhood: an actual country club.
Big Moment: A 1970 exhibition game between pro golfer Arnold Palmer and Gov. Wendy Anderson. Noteworthy Event: Easter Sunday Brunch with ham- and prime rib–carving stations, chicken Kiev, Cajun shrimp, and house-made chocolate eggs (hand decorated with edible paint, naturally). Don’t miss the roving Easter bunny, kids’ egg hunt and Easter Bunny-shaped ice sculpture. Clubhouse: The 65,000-square-foot shake and brick clubhouse is a sprawling, low-slung affair that overlooks the fifth green and sixth tee. Inside, off-white walls hem with dark-wood furnishings and gilt hardware.
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Golf Course: The original course is credited to Scottish-American designer Tom Bendelow, though he had a hand in only nine of its 18 holes. When the clubhouse was moved in 1959, the course was reoriented, and there have been issues ever since, mostly with winterkilled greens and awkward tees. The course was shut down for a year in 1996 so designer Roger Rulewich could do a complete overhaul. When that effort underwhelmed the membership, the club hired former Gophers golfer Tom Lehman to do a redesign in 2010 and again shut down the course for an entire year. Local golf blogger Jeff Shelman, a former sports scribbler at the Star Tribune, reviewed the new course, calling it “way more fun than before.” Other Amenities: An Olympic-sized pool, four clay and two hard-surface tennis courts, plus a winter clubhouse that offers two platform tennis courts and easy access to ice skating and hockey.
The Damage: $50,000 initiation, $564 monthly dues, $75 monthly capital assessment for a golf membership. Members are also expected to spend $75 or more on food every month.
Getting In: The club offers 100 social
memberships, 210 pool/tennis memberships and 375 golf memberships. New members are approved every third Thursday, but if you bring them a check and seem up-to-snuff, the club will get you into the facilities as soon as the next day. New members need one sponsor and two endorsers (endorsements can be as simple as an email to the general manager).
Notable Members: Plastic surgeon Doug
Gervais; pro golfer John Harris; retailer Perry and Mary Mead, co-owners of Melly at the Galleria; Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Otteson; legendary venture capitalist Gordon Stofer of Cherry Tree Investments, who funded “Sesame Street Live”
Networking Hot Spots: Cargill; Dalco Enterprises; Entegris; Ingenio; J.W. Hulme Co.; Lazard Middle Market; Preston Kelly; Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner; Steingart, McGrath & Moore; Thomson Reuters; QSR+
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Interlachen Country Club Founded: 1909 The Basics: Situated on the shores of Mirror
Lake in Edina, this chummy club attracts a broad cross-section of new and old wealth. It’s much harder to get into than Edina, just two miles away. Interlachen has perhaps the most famous golf course in Minnesota; in recent years, it has hosted the Solheim Cup (2002) and the U.S. Women’s Open (2008).
Ancient History: The club was established on 185 acres of farmland. Grain merchant Alvin Poehler was a major stakeholder in its early days. Big Moment: Bobby Jones’ famous shot in the 1930 U.S. Open, when he topped his shot into the pond and it skipped on the surface of the water to the far bank.
Noteworthy Event: This July will mark the 45th
anniversary of the Willie Kidd Invitational, named for the club’s long-deceased Scottish golf pro. People fly in from all over the country for the chance at a Willie Kidd Piper, a rubbed bronze statuette of a Scottish Highland bagpiper in full regalia.
Clubhouse: The frame and timber Tudor-style clubhouse retains much of the masculine aura instilled by architect Cecil Bayless Chapman. The main dining room still has
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a soaring ceiling with exposed hardwood rafters. Details include mahogany-stained woodwork and scoop-back leather chairs.
Golf Course: Designed by William
Watson with revisions by Robert Trent Jones, Interlachen’s course is difficult, with many trees and nine water hazards. The signature hole is No. 18, where Bobby Jones accidentally skipped his ball across the water and ended the hole with a birdie.
Other Amenities: A six-lane, 25-yard pool, seven clay and two-hard surface tennis courts, plus a wellness center that offers massage therapy, pedicures, manicures, facials and reflexology. The Damage: $60,000 initiation plus $680 in
monthly dues for a golf membership. The monthly food and beverage minimum is $100.
Getting In: The multi-step process involves a
questionnaire about your golf skills, various meet-and-greets, two separate reviews by the membership committee, and six letters of recommendation.
Notable Members: Arne and David Rovick, sons of Edina Realty Founder Emma Rovick;
St. Cloud Times Publisher Scott Johnson; Opus Founder Gerald Rauenhorst; Bachman’s President Paul Bachman; MacPhail Center CEO Kyle Carpenter; Allina Health System CEO Emeritus Gordon Sprenger; former Target CEO Bob Ulrich; former UnitedHealthcare CEO Robert Sheehy; former PepsiAmericas CEO Bob Pohlad; John Remes, president at KARE 11; William Lindsay, MD, who performed the first heart transplant in Minnesota; Sports-show host Dave Mona; Malt-O-Meal board chair John Lettmann
Networking Hot Spots: CarVal Investors; CBRE; Dain Rauscher; Ernst & Young; Faegre & Benson; Hays Companies; Hoyt Properties; Norwest Mezzanine Partners; Piper Jaffray; Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi; UBS
Minikahda Country Club Founded: 1898 The Basics: Considered a transitional club between the more showy nouveau-riche clubs (Edina, Wayzata) and the decorous old-money clubs (Woodhill, Somerset), Minikahda is more prestigious than Interlachen and is difficult to get into.
Ancient History: Minikahda was the first private club founded by the enterprising old-money families: the Washburns, the Crosbys, the Pillsburys, the Daytons. Situated right on the outskirts of Minneapolis, it originally served the milling barons who lived in the grand homes on Lake of the Isles. As those families began to migrate toward Lake Minnetonka, Minikahda was somewhat abandoned by the ultra-rich in favor of Woodhill. Big Moment: When the Archbishop of
Canterbury visited in the early 1950s wearing his formal tailcoat and knee pants, and got very splashed by kids in the pool. (He laughed it off.)
Noteworthy Event: Prim and proper luncheon for all past Aquatennial Queens, held each July. The menu is always the same: Minikahda chicken salad and sticky rolls. Clubhouse: The antebellum-style clubhouse has expansive views of Lake Calhoun. Members sit on the whitewashed grand portico and eat meals prepared by Ferris Shiffer, said to be the best private-club chef in Minnesota. Golf Course: In 2001, Minikahda hired Ron Prichard to return the course to a more undulating style, as envisioned by Scottish architect Donald Ross. He reconfigured all 18 holes, enlarged all the greens and
dramatically lengthened the course. The signature hole is still No. 10, which starts off very steep and narrows down through a passage of old-growth trees.
Other Amenities: A kidney-shaped pool that overlooks Lake Calhoun, six clay and one hard-surface tennis courts, and a separate paddle house for platform tennis.
The Damage: $60,000 initiation plus $632 in monthly dues for a golf membership. Getting In: Applicants need a minimum of six sponsors. Expect a wait time of two months or more for your application to be considered. As of press time, there were 875 members; the club has a capacity of 915. Notable Members: Ecolab CEO Doug Baker; Constance Bakken, who bought herself a bank after divorcing Medtronic Founder Ed Bakken (also a member); Pillsbury heir and Washburn Crosby heir Robert L. Crosby; U.S. District Judge David Doty; Haskell’s CEO Jack Farrell; Rev. Douglas Fontaine, retired dean of the Cathedral of St. Mark; SimonDelivers Founder Simon Foster; Minnesota Monthly Publisher Steve Fox; Gabbert’s Founder Jim Gabbert; Rev. Tim HartAndersen, minister at Westminster Presbyterian Church; Peavey heir Frank Heffelfinger; Brit’s Pub Owner Stuart Higgins; Rockefeller heir Alida Messinger; Target design chief Rich Varda; Rev. Canon Charles Vogt of St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral; Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation Charlie Zelle Networking Hot Spots: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co; AWJ Capital Partners; Briggs and Morgan; C. Chase Company; Coldwell Banker Burnet; Dorsey & Whitney; Dougherty Financial Group; Gray Plant Mooty; Hillcrest Capital Partners; Lindquist & Vennum; McGough; RBC Wealth Management; Riverbridge Partners; TCF Bank Artful-LivingMag.com Artful Living
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North Oaks Golf Club Founded: 1950 The Basics: Conceived and financed by the
wealthy heirs of railroad baron James J. Hill, the North Oaks Golf Club has lost much of its prestige in its 63 years. Though the third-generation Hill heirs stayed involved until their deaths, the club is now populated mainly by lawyers, doctors and VP-level businesspeople from North Oaks and St. Paul. Members say they appreciate that their place lacks much of the social preening found in some other clubs.
Ancient History: James J. Hill’s grandson,
Louis Hill Jr., was caught up in the utopianism of the 1950s. Le Corbusier had his “radiant city.” Writer Ebenezer Howard envisioned a grand “garden city movement.” There was a feeling among power players and intellectuals that idyllic cities, towns and neighborhoods could be neatly and properly constructed. With that in mind, L. W. Hill Jr. convinced his fellow heirs that
they could create a chaos-free community on their grandfather’s 4,000-acre farm. Thus, today we have North Oaks, a St. Paul suburb that is also a private, gated community. The golf club is part of that residential complex.
Noteworthy Event: The Ray Vennewitz Acorn
Men’s Invitational is the club’s much-anticipated guest/member tourney held each July.
Clubhouse: Low and sprawling, the
clubhouse has the feel of a high-dollar senior-living facility: clean, comfortable, rather antiseptic. The ballroom has fiberglass ceiling tiles. But there are nice views of the golf course.
Golf Course: Designed in 1951 by Stanley
Thompson, the 6,655-yard course was significantly renovated in 2007 by golfer Tom Lehman. Members say their course is quick, challenging and very underrated.
The Damage: Initiation is $5,500 plus $593 in monthly dues. There is a $50 monthly food minimum for a golf membership. Getting In: Two letters of sponsorship are
required. You do not have to live in the gated community to be a member.
Notable Members: Former 3M CEO Lewis
Lehr; Rev. Paul Morrissey, minister at the Church of St. Louis, King of France; Car dealer Lee Carlson, the father of FOX host Gretchen Carlson; Compulsive entrepreneur Tom Auth, who owns more than 30 different companies (from auto parts to chemical testing and wireless alarm systems)
Networking Hot Spots:Cody Law Group;
Hamre, Schumann, Mueller & Larson; Homel Realty; Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt; Fredrikson & Byron; Brookdale Health; Johnstech International; White Pine Capital; Yaeger, Jungbauer & Barczak
Town & Country Club Founded: 1887
the former owner of the Nashville Predators; well-known car dealers Ron Saxon and Tom Krebsbach Jr.
The Basics: Located near the Marshall
Avenue–Lake Street bridge in St. Paul, this steady, low-priced club attracts midlevel VPs, St. Paul politicians and a surprising number of doctors.
Ancient History: Before the great Minnesota
barons were at Minikahda, White Bear Yacht or Woodhill, they were at Town & Country, the oldest private club in Minnesota. It was founded by the Nushkas, a social krewe born out of the first Winter Carnival, which included Lucius Pond Ordway and James J. Hill. True to its roots, the club originally had a toboggan slide and an official uniform: electric blue with astrakhan fur. The first version of the golf course employed tomato cans and fishing poles with red rags because members weren’t yet exactly sure how to play the unusual Scottish game.
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down in 1955 to go with standard dark brick. The main dining room has a nice view of the Mississippi River.
Other Amenities: Four clay tennis courts and a swimming pool heated to 80 degrees.
The Damage: $8,750 initiation plus $667 monthly dues for a golf membership. The food and beverage minimum is $187.50 per quarter. Getting In: Very easy. The membership
coordinator will even find sponsors for you to meet if you don’t know anyone there. Notable Members: Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer; former Minnesota Gopher star tackle and World War II vet Ed Lechner; Nora McGuire, the first female golf pro in Minnesota; investor David Freeman,
Networking Hot Spots: Advantus Capital
Management; Dain Rauscher; First Farmers and Merchants Bank; ING; National Checking Company; Oberman Thompson; Schwan’s; UBS
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collage || insider’s guide Wayzata Country Club Founded: 1956 The Basics: Where Woodhill is demure and
secretive, Wayzata is glitzy and flashy: The two clubs are polar opposites, as different as Mark Dayton and David Koch. And yet, they are near neighbors, less than a mile apart, separated by a railroad track (literally). Culturally speaking, Wayzata is lively, fun-loving and very family-oriented. It also seems to attract more than its fair share of drama. Just Google Wayzata Country Club and “Ali Dunham” for one juicy tale that made it all the way to the TV show A Current Affair. The club has also attracted a few crooked characters, such as Denny Hecker and Tom Petters. In fact, a handful of members were accused of being co-conspirators in Petters’ $3.65-billion Ponzi scheme.
Ancient History: For nearly 40 years, Woodhill
was one of the few private clubs near Lake Minnetonka. As the area exploded with new residents after World War II, it was besieged with membership requests. This made Woodhill’s old-guard founders, who preferred
to stay under the radar, quite uncomfortable. As such, the old-money families decided they needed a kind of pressure valve for their favorite club and so put up much of the early capital for Wayzata.
Clubhouse: The Tudor cottage clubhouse
is well-appointed outside and in. Even the lockers in the locker rooms have carved-wood doors.
Golf Course: The splendid and tough 18-hole
championship course is never lent to the Minnesota Golf Association for tournaments.
Other Amenities: Trap and skeet range, an
Olympic-sized pool, six clay and two hard-surface tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, a six-hole junior golf course, an ice rink in winter.
Notable Members: former General Mills
The Damage: $35,000 initiation, $685 monthly dues, $100 monthly capital assessment plus a $160 bimonthly food minimum.
CEO Steve Sanger, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Publisher Vance Opperman, Gov. Wendy Anderson, TCF Bank CEO Bill Cooper, Archivers Founder Jann Olsten, professional golfer Tim Herron
Getting In: You need one primary and two
Networking Hot Spots: Campbell Mithun;
supporting sponsors to write letters on your behalf. These letters, plus a formal membership application and credit report, are submitted to the board of directors for review. The process generally takes a couple of months.
C.H. Robinson; Deloitte & Touche; Fabcon; Fair Isaac; General Mills; Korn/Ferry; KrausAnderson; Medtronic; Merrill Lynch; Pentair; PricewaterhouseCoopers; RBC Wealth Management; Toro; U.S. Bancorp; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
WHITE BEAR YACHT CLUB Founded: 1889 The Basics: Twenty miles northeast of St. Paul sits the White Bear Yacht Club, the only sailing-plus-golf club in the state.
Ancient History: Originally a summer
hotel, the yacht club still rented rooms to vacationers through the 1920s. F. Scott Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda, spent the summer of 1921 at the club but were kicked out before September (probably for fighting, which they did all the time). In 1922,
Fitzgerald published Winter Dreams, a short story about a caddie-turned-businessman who falls in love at Sherry Island Golf Club in Black Bear Lake, Minnesota.
Noteworthy Event: The Sailors BBQ features
a competitive scow, a BBQ buffet on the Lakeside Lawn and cocktails galore.
Clubhouse: The clubhouse is an interesting
mix of nautical and Nantucket: white clapboard and blue awnings next to bold arches and sweeping porticos. Currently, a $3.2-million renovation is underway. As of Memorial Day, club members can enjoy a new 25-yard competition pool, a kid’s splash pool and wading area, a new dining terrace with lake views, a new 1,200-square-foot lakeside pavilion with firepit and patio, a new tennis house, and a new on-course restroom. The club is also funding a shoreline restoration project.
Golf Course: The Donald Ross–designed
course is separated from the clubhouse by Dellwood Avenue.
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Other Amenities: Four clay and two hard-surface tennis courts.
The Damage: Initiation is $26,550 initiation, $725 monthly dues.
Getting In: As of press time, there were 200 members; the club has a capacity of 225. Applicants need two letters of recommendation from club members. New members are approved the second Tuesday of the month. Notable Members: Ordway family heirs
Todd Nicholson, Horace Irvine III and Ford Nicholson; Regions Hospital CEO Brock Nelson; art dealer and Coldwell Banker Burnet Co-founder Dar Reedy
Networking Hot Spots: 3M; CentraCare Health System; Craig-Hallum Capital; Hallberg & McClain; Securian Financial Group; Smith Barney; St. Croix Orthopaedics; Western Bank
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Woodhill Country Club Founded: 1915 The Basics: Woodhill is an interesting contradiction. It’s unassuming on the outside but exceptionally hard to get into. The membership is mostly old, traditional, proper and conservative. This is, after all, the club that kicked out Gov. Mark Dayton when he brought black friends around the clubhouse in the early ’70s. (Dayton was accepted back into the fold after he married a Rockefeller heir in 1978, but he resigned his membership after he decided to run for U.S. Senate.) Ancient History: When the old-money families had migrated from Kenwood to Lake Minnetonka, they needed a new private club, and they built a simple one, with no flourishes or special airs. The paintedbrick exterior was designed with one purpose: to keep away potential kidnappers-for-ransom such as the gang that nabbed Minnesota brewer Bill Hamm in 1933 or St. Paul banker Ed Bremer in 1934. That wealth-based paranoia still influences Woodhill’s members in the 21st century — some of the older members still drive Chevys and Fords; many wear midrange clothing brands. Big Moment: When 19-year-old Jack Nicklaus
shot a four-under-par 67 in 1959 to win the TransMississippi Amateur.
Noteworthy Event: There are lots of parties around the midsummer Woodhill Invitational golf tournament. Highlights include a cocktail party on the tennis courts and a black-tie dinner on Saturday night. But the biggest deal is the party held on the second night at one member’s home on Lake Minnetonka. Almost everyone arrives by fancy boat. Clubhouse: Pragmatic and generically pleasant
(think Chippendale cane chairs with floral upholstery and rolled-arm sofas next to beige walls). Very few fancy details.
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Golf Course: Unlike many clubs that distinguish between golfers, swimmers, tennis players and socialites, Woodhill has just one membership category: in. As such, the Donald Ross–designed course is virtually empty half the time. The signature hole is No. 6, which starts very steep and is incredibly picturesque. Other Amenities: Ten clay tennis courts with a dedicated tennis clubhouse. The Damage: $45,000 initiation, $741 in monthly
dues.
Getting In: A yearlong process of cocktail parties, dinners and more cocktail parties before you are thoroughly vetted and approved.
Notable Members: Ned and Bob Dayton, scions of
the department store fortune and first cousins to Gov. Mark Dayton; Phil Ordway, the real-estate investor and great-grandson of 3M Owner Lucius Pond Ordway; Fred Boos, owner of Grand View Lodge in Brainerd; Malt-O-Meal heir Conley Brooks Sr.; former North Stars, Twins and Vikings investor Wheelock Whitney; Executive Roger Headrick, who once owned the Minnesota Vikings; John J. Taylor III, who owns one of the top 10 beer-distribution companies in the country; Helen Waldron, granddaughter of John Pillsbury Snyder and greatgreat granddaughter of John Sargent Pillsbury, founder of Pillsbury
Networking Hot Spots: If upward mobility is your aim, Woodhill isn’t your game.
The governor’s office denies Governor Dayton was kicked out of Woodhill saying that’s “just a story.” His spokeswoman did confirm Dayton was once a Woodhill member but is not now.
The Best of the Best
Our unscientific rankings of what really matters at the club.
Best Golf Hole
Most Swinging Club
No. 10 at Town and Country Club
Bearpath Golf & Country Club
Best Views
Best Overall Community
Minikahda Club
Best Pro Shop Edina Country Club
Best All-Around Club Wayzata Country Club
Best Bar Snacks Minikahda Club
Best Golf-Only Club Three-way Tie: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Spring Hill Golf Club, Windsong Farm Golf Club
Hardest Club to Get Into Somerset Country Club, closely followed by Interlachen Country Club
Best Signature Drink Bootleg from the Minikahda Club
Best Locker Room Wayzata Country Club (newly renovated with Cambria quartz)
Best Ninth-Hole Shack Wayzata Country Club. You can hit the shack from 5 different holes. Insider tip: Bonnie Pipkorn makes the strongest libations.
North Oaks Golf Club
Busiest Club Edina Country Club
Best Place to Have a Wedding Lafayette Club
Best Range Tie: Hazeltine National Golf Club and Windsong Farm Golf Club
Best Entrance Woodhill Country Club
Best Caddie Program Interlachen Country Club
Best Course Not Noted Minneapolis Golf Club
Best Swim Team Bearpath Golf & Country Club
Hardest Greens to Read Northland Country Club
Most Appreciated Course Interlachen Country Club
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Timeless Luxury on Lake Harriet Located on Lake Harriet near the Rose Garden, this magnificent renovation blends sophisticated spaces with innovation to offer an utterly up-to-date lifestyle. An entertainer’s dream, the home features a spacious custom gourmet kitchen adjoining a stunning family room overlooking a New York style courtyard with terraced gardens. A large dining room, living room, sun room and main floor den with fireplace all overlook the lake. The master suite with his & hers Waterworks bathrooms feels like a luxury hotel, and a 2nd floor family room is a stylish surprise. The 3rd floor is a teen dream or nanny’s quarters. Warm and welcoming, this home is a showcase of the best of the past and present. Offered at $1,895,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5
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Westin A one-of-a-kind penthouse at the top of the Westin Edina Galleria features floor to ceiling windows affording stunning views to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The premier Edina location sets the standard with around-the-clock security, full fitness facility, heated underground parking and full-time concierge services. Offered at $3,250,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
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Offered at $899,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 952-230-3121
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Offered at $499,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Jim Schwarz TEL: 612-251-7201
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Offered at $669,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms:4 Jim Schwarz TEL: 612-251-7201
Offered at $1,175,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165
Offered at $929,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Dan Hollerman TEL: 952-292-1200
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6609 Blackfoot Pass Edina, MN Offered at $899,900 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
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West Ridge Farm in Edina Wonderful opportunity to build your dream home in Parkwood Knolls of west Edina. Choose from sizable lots on ponds, sunset views and quiet cul-de-sac streets. Various walkout and flat lots available. Custom features and quality finishes are the hallmark of every Carl M. Hansen home. Your vision and our attention to every detail create a signature space that reflects your style and taste, providing timeless beauty for generations to come. Luxury modelhome will be completed June 2013. Offered at $1,995,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7
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5205 Mirror Lakes Drive Edina, MN Offered at $2,195,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 6
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twin duluth + schroeder + grand marais twincities citiesgallery gallery || || minneapolis 1450 MINNEHAHA PKWY WEST MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Storybook Setting Near Lake Harriet Located one block south of Lake Harriet, this enchanting home is move-in ready and features a formal living room with fireplace, and a spacious dining room. An updated kitchen opens to an airy solarium overlooking a private back courtyard with terraced gardens. The master suite features a charming fireplace and full bath. Outside, the home has a large stately front yard and its own convenient private driveway off Girard Avenue. Ideally located and easy to live in, this home offers an instant, idyllic lifestyle. Offered at $795,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
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6604 Biscayne Boulevard Edina, MN Offered at $1,525,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5
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245 Paisley Lane Edina, MN Offered at $1,495,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 8
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5616 Sherwood Avenue Edina, MN Offered at $519,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2
Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100
5901 Lee Valley Road Edina, MN Offered at $1,595,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6
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3209 Galleria, #1702 Edina, MN Offered at $2,195,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
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350 St. Peter Street, #1300 St. Paul, MN Offered at $2,100,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 4
John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600
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4728 Dunberry Lane Edina, MN
4229 W 44th Street Edina, MN
Offered at $699,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 952-230-3121
4466 Bluebell Trail S Medina, MN
Offered at $525,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Spencer + Carlson TEL: 612-743-7384
Offered at $699,900 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 The Haas Team TEL: 612-968-4227
2723 Dean Parkway Minneapolis, MN
3907 Vincent Avenue S Minneapolis, MN
3905 Vincent Avenue S Minneapolis, MN
4615 Emerson Avenue S Minneapolis, MN
735 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN
1216 Mount Curve Avenue Minneapolis, MN
Offered at $1,275,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165
Offered at $899,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Seth Nelson/Ben Ganje TEL: 612-328-1825
Offered at $699,900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165
|| edina + medina + minneapolis
Offered at $775,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 952-230-3121
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4511 W 56th Street Edina, MN
Offered at $999,900 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Seth Nelson/Ben Ganje TEL: 612-328-1825
Offered at $875,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165
Offered at $689,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612-388-1790
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6237 Knoll Drive Edina, MN Offered at $2,500,000
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Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6
John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600
13 Paddock Lane Edina, MN Offered at $3,185,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6
John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600
9 Merilane Edina, MN Offered at $5,900,000 Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 9
John T. Wanninger jtw@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-240-7600
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|| edina 3605 west 55th street edina, MN
Spectacular Renovation on the Creek Stunning renovation on large lot on the creek with privacy across, space abounds! A great family home with over 5,000 square feet including 5 bedrooms, office, sunroom and large lower level multi-use family room. Luxurious amenities include gourmet kitchen, wood coffered ceiling, stunning hardwoods, fireplaces and beautiful creek views. And a detached 3-car garage is home to an upstairs office. Outside, the large flat backyard overlooking the creek is a perfect playground and gathering spot. And even though 55th street is a quiet residential neighborhood, all the action of 50th & France is just a short walk from home. Offered at $1,450,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4
Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667
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|| edina + minneapolis + orono + plymouth + red wing + drummond, wi
4229 Alden Drive Edina, MN
4528 Balfanz Road Edina, MN
Offered at $879,900 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Anne Shaeffer TEL: 952-230-3121
Offered at $939,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Brittany Wells TEL: 612-600-4347
1805 W Lake Street, #102 Minneapolis, MN
100 3rd Avenue South #1205 Minneapolis, MN
2990 Somerset Lane Orono, MN
2680 Shadywood Road Orono, MN
Offered at $599,900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Seth Nelson/Ben Ganje TEL: 612-328-1825
Offered at $1,189,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612-388-1790
18320 5th Avenue N Plymouth, MN
Offered at $2,495,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 5 Hornig & Associates TEL: 952-230-3165
18500 9th Avenue N Plymouth, MN
Offered at $589,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Debbie McNally Group TEL: 612-388-1790
Offered at $1,180,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Steve Bohl TEL: 612-221-8741
28920 Prairie Rose Lane Red Wing, MN
47155 Krafts Point Road Drummond, WI
Offered at $995,000 100 Acres Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6 Adam Fonda TEL: 612-308-5008
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Offered at $514,900 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Ben Ganje TEL: 612-460-5638
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Offered at $595,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Jacob Smith TEL: 612-867-5667
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|| minnetonka 14274 trace ridge road minnetonka, MN
West Coast Vibe Designed with entertaining in mind, the cutting-edge interiors of this home are dramatic, sexy and have a very West Coast vibe. The details and finishes in every room are stunning beyond compare and set the tone for the whole home’s character that you will experience upon entry. Every bathroom, bedroom, light fixture, wall finish, carpet, tiling, stonework, fireplace and wall fixture is a work of art. The backyard patio rivals any luxury hotel for outdoor entertaining. Prepare to be dazzled! Offered at $1,290,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5
Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100
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1909 Topaz Drive Chanhassen, MN Offered at $750,000
|| chanhassen + golden valley + hopkins
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4
Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com 612-867-5667
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1875 Kyle Place Golden Valley, MN Offered at $1,250,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100
2 1/2 St. Alban’s Lane Hopkins, MN Offered at $599,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4
Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667
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1516 Hunter Drive Medina, MN Offered at $2,500,000
|| medina + wayzata
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 6
Todd Shipman + Joanne Hitch 952-240-4635
2356 Grays Landing Road Wayzata, MN Offered at $1,275,000 Bedrooms: 3+ Bathrooms: 3
Joanne Hitch joanne.hitch@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-240-4635
728 Widsten Circle Wayzata, MN Offered at $2,300,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4
Joanne Hitch joanne.hitch@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-240-4635
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|| wayzata regatta wayzata, MN
It’s about place. It’s about lifestyle. Located in the heart of downtown Wayzata, The Regatta Wayzata Bay Residences offers a gracious and upscale lifestyle just steps away from everything this Lake Minnetonka town has to offer. All homes include exceptional amenities and features such as luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms, impeccable attention-todesign detailing, secure underground parking with private elevators to residences, as well as large private outdoor balconies and terraces. Welcome home to Regatta. Offered at $ 400,000 - $2,000,000+
Beth Ulrich beth.ulrich@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-473-2089
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|| wayzata 1065 ferndale road WEST wayzata, MN
Ferndale’s Finest Debbie McNally Group debbie.mcnally@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-388-1790
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21750 Fenway Court North Forest Lake, MN Offered at $2,495,000
|| forest lake + orono + wabasha
Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 7
Acreage: 16.3
Jim Schwarz 612-251-7201
4080 Dahl Road Orono, MN Offered at $1,099,000 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5
Tom McGlynn 612-751-2519
225 Lawrence Boulevard Units 202 and 302 Wabasha, MN Offered at $800,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
Hornig & Associates 952-230-3165
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Lake Superior Land Schroeder Township, MN Offered at $750,000
|| schroeder twp + deerwood + hudson, wi
Acreage: 15.4 Lakefront: 727 feet
Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100
12686 Eagle Trail Deerwood, MN Offered at $599,000 Acreage: 11 Lakefront: 888 feet
Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612.867.5667
218 Ilwaco Road Hudson, WI Offered at $1,495,000 Acreage: 29.2 Riverfront: 1680 feet
Smith + Roffers jacob.smith@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-867-5667
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|| two harbors 540 old north shore road two harbors, MN
Breezy Point Resort on Lake Superior Available for the first time in over 100 years, this well-preserved resort on Scenic Highway 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors embodies the quintessential North Shore experience. Peaceful and private, the property is situated on 12.3 wood acres with 1,000 feet of Lake Superior shoreline and features 12 updated log cabins with kitchenettes and picture windows facing the water. Whether used for business or as a family compound, this property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture the unique essence of America’s North Coast. Price Upon Request
Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100
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|| wayzata 640 locust hills drive wayzata, MN
Lake Minnetonka Masterpiece The crown jewel of Locust Hills with 180 feet on Gray’s Bay. This grand residence, designed by Peter Eskuche, built by L. Cramer, interior design by Verve, offers one-of-kind custom pieces and exquisite craftsmanship. State-of-the-art home automation and comfort systems throughout. Offered at $7,200,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 7
Adam Fonda adam.fonda@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 612-308-5008
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18 Doral Road Dellwood, MN Offered at $6,000,000
|| dellwood + prior lake + independence
Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 12
Hornig & Associates jeff.hornig@lakesmn.com TEL: 952-230-3165
20951 Panama Avenue Prior Lake, MN Offered at $525,000 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
Smith + Roffers frank.roffers@sothebysrealty.com TEL: 952-237-1100
9255 Cty Rd 6 Independence, MN Offered at $2,895,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
The Haas Group gary.haas@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-968-4227
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4447 130th Street West Faribault, MN Offered at $995,000
|| faribault + lake city + prescott
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4
Mike & Lisa Lynch mike.lynch@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-619-8227
474 Oakhurst Circle Lake City, MN Offered at $599,900 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5
Mike & Lisa Lynch mike.lynch@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-619-8227
N4435 1130th Street Prescott, WI Offered at $975,000 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4
Mike Lynch mike.lynch@lakesmn.com TEL: 612-619-8227
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Done Deal Two Wisconsin natives plan to retire at Garrison Keillor’s rustic cabin compound. | By Alyssa Ford N7613 and N7615 1250th St., Clifton Township, Wisc. Original List Price: $995,000 Sale Price: $615,000
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When Garrison Keillor realized he was no longer smitten with his Wisconsin getaway, the Gregorys swooped in.
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cabin fever
ffairs of real estate can be just as fickle as affairs of the heart. Garrison Keillor has learned that song well. In the early 1990s, the rumble-voiced radio host imagined a wooded retreat where he could live out his days. He bought three abandoned log settler’s cabins from a Wisconsin farmer and had them trucked to an 11.5-acre wooded lot in Clifton Township, Wisc., just on the edge of the St. Croix River. With help from architect Gerald Allan, founder of Criteria Architects, he assembled two of the 100-year-old cabins into the main house and converted the remaining one into a guesthouse. His real-estate agent says Keillor poured more than $1.3 million into the rustic compound, adding a hand-carved staircase to the main house plus cedar-shake roofs and copper flashing to all the buildings. For a time, it was bliss, as if Keillor had carved out his own private Lake Wobegon (if Lake Wobegon had a full-size clay tennis court with subsurface irrigation). He lived there for a year and a half while writing Wobegon Boy. He built a pro-grade recording and rehearsing studio on the property and invited musicians to come and stay awhile, maybe lay down some tunes. After shows at the Fitzgerald, Keillor liked to bring the whole cast plus hangerson to the wooded compound for late-night jam sessions. But that was an ex-wife ago, and Keillor slowly fell out of love with the place. Last November, he put the property on the market for $995,000, telling the Star Tribune that he woke up in the cabin last summer and “realized I was not going to live there.” For Coldwell Banker Burnet agent Ralph Peterson, it was a challenge. Incredibly picturesque and celeb cache to boot, but strange, too: no river access and no bathtubs (only showers). Retired 3M exec Tom Gregory and his wife, Jeanne, both in their early sixties, bought the compound in late February after negotiating the price all the way down to $615,000. Previously, the Gregorys lived in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood in a multistory 1937 Tudor with stone facing. Their agent, Morry Holst, says they have lived all over — New York, Ohio, Hudson, Wisc., Paris — but are coming home to Wisconsin to retire. (Both are natives of Rhinelander, about three hours northeast.) Peterson says that the new owners could get an impressive payday on the property if they made some buyerfriendly changes, like adding a cable railway and tram down to the river. Right now, the Gregorys say they’re home for good, for the rest of their lives. But you never know — even the most romantic-minded can have a change of heart.
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Sixty Years of Style Mid-century modern design pioneer Thayer Coggin’s signature style endures today. | By Ivy Gracie
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n 1953, two gentlemen met, one a furniture manufacturer, the other a designer. After an hour, they agreed to do business together. Not long after that, they started creating iconic furnishings that came to define the mid-century modern furniture movement. Thayer Coggin began his furniture-manufacturing career supplying sleeper sofas and rocking chairs to customers like Sears, Roebuck and Co. But he was drawn to clean lines and artful design, and driven to create more substantial, stylish furnishings. A devotee of contemporary furniture, Coggin set his sights on making furniture that featured “sleek, horizontal lines.” All he needed was the right designer. Enter Milo Baughman, who had been instrumental in driving the California modern furniture movement. The young designer received acclaim from The New York Times for innovative designs that were “elegant and fresh,” “strong and greatly sophisticated.” Even so, when he presented his work to the major manufacturers in High Point, N.C., they all turned him down. Well, all but one. Baughman’s last meeting was with Coggin, and the two found a fit. They struck a deal and entered into a partnership. With Coggin’s vision and Baughman’s designs, they created a collection of some of the most recognizable furniture in history. For the 60 years since the two teamed up, Thayer Coggin has been one of the most celebrated names in luxury furnishings. “Thayer Coggin is recognized for its classic, contemporary designs that are appealing to a modern lifestyle,” says Abby Koller, manager of KDR Designer Showrooms, which has Thayer Coggin on offer at its International Market Square locale. “I love the Clip sectional with its soft, curving frame. It looks great from any angle, and because it can seat six people comfortably, it is a very practical seating solution.” Thayer Coggin pieces are equally at ease taking center stage as the focal point of a room or working in concert with other furnishings to create a distinct style statement. Sleek, stylish, versatile and timeless, Thayer Coggin furnishings are investments in sophistication and understated elegance.
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Channeling Gatsby As F. Scott Fitzgerald’s world of “the beautiful and damned” hits the big screen, you can find your own slice of Gatsby grandeur at International Market Square. | By Alyssa Ford
Jazz Age Rogue
Frosted glass and matte brass Pythagoras pendant by Mary McDonald for Robert Abbey, Unique By Design, IMS Suite 188, 612-341-0388, uniquebydesign.us, $1,185
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Embroidered cotton Deco Floral pillow by Trina Turk in black, Schumacher Showroom, IMS Suite 407, 612-338-6434, fschumacher.com, $98
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A Real Jimmer Dandy
White bronze sink inspired by a John Vassos deco-era bowl at the Smithsonian, Fantasia Showrooms, IMS Suite 102, 612-338-5811, fantasiashowrooms.com, $2,400.00
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All Very East Egg
Sterling-finished, three-drawer chest by Bassett Mirror Company, Unique By Design, IMS Suite 188, 612-341-0388, uniquebydesign.us, $925
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Nickel and glass rod Royalton Oval Suspension pendant by Arteriors, Helen Fraser and Associates, IMS Suite 274, 612-335-9335, helenfraser.com, $2,880
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Sydney flair cabinet knob in polished nickel by Top Knobs, Knobbery MSP, IMS Suite 131, 612-326-3905, knobbery.com, $8.70
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Wrought-iron Boudoir sconce by Currey & Company, finished in French gold leaf, Francis King Ltd., IMS Suite 465, 612-604-0033, francisking.com, $590
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Day in the Sun Southview Design creates unrivaled outdoor spaces. | By Karen Filloon
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ummer is the perfect time to move the office outdoors or enjoy a meal alfresco. But a lackluster exterior environment can distract from fun in the sun. Many Twin Cities homeowners have tapped Southview Design to create the perfect backdrop for enjoying the season. Here are some of their stories.
Kidding Around
This Inver Grove Heights home has a private, wooded backyard. But with four active kids, the homeowners needed more usable outdoor living space. Completed in phases over the past six years, Southview gave the uninspired space a much-needed overhaul. Today, the backyard is home to a wood-burning firepit surrounded by a stone-veneered seat wall. Plenty of patio and pool deck space accommodates smaller conversation groups. And to up the entertainment ante, a covered room features a bar and fire table. The roofline of the room mimics that of the home; the house’s exterior stone is echoed in its pillars as well as the firepit and accompanying seat wall. The challenge in designing the space was optimizing traffic flow through the different areas. Southview achieved this by connecting the spaces using materials and color while still defining individual areas by placing them at different levels. From the home’s back door to the play station at the back of the yard, the ground drops some six feet. Using boulder walls, spaces were carved out for the pool, patios and covered room, doubling the usable space and transforming a sloping, grassy area into a fun, outdoor living space perfect for entertaining.
A Big Splash
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Part of the reason the homeowners purchased this Medina home was for its deck overlooking the backyard swimming pool, something they had always wanted. Unfortunately, they soon found out all was not as it seemed. The sliding glass doors leading out wouldn’t open, the siding on the home buckled and the deck became unsafe — all because the pool deck heaved and cracked. The pool liner tore because the pool was shifting. Even the surrounding fence was off plumb. It was clear a complete tear out was necessary. Southview redesigned the landscape, placing the pool perpendicular to the home with an outdoor living space off to one side, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. The paver pool deck extends under the new deck, which offers protection in less-than-ideal weather conditions. And even those who prefer to stay indoors can still enjoy the great outdoors: The view from the large family room looks clear down the length of the pool.
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From the Ground Up A Linden Hills teardown is a study in why and how to rebuild. | By Joe Hart
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eciding when to remodel and when to tear down is never easy. Older homes often can be updated to meet the needs of even the most discriminating homeowner. And then there are homes like this one. With its boxy, utilitarian structure and awkward two-story portico, this 1980s clunker had about as much curb appeal as a double-wide trailer. And the fact that it is surrounded by the attractive, historic homes typical of Minneapolis’s Linden Hills neighborhood didn’t help matters. Moreover, the interior spaces could not meet the needs of the growing family that had purchased the home. “We knew that a new home would exponentially exceed the quality and aesthetics of just about any remodeling project imaginable,” says Jason Fabio, president of Ispiri, the company that handled the project. “When we considered the age and condition of the existing home as well as the home values and aesthetics of the neighborhood, it made the most sense to rebuild.” With a clean slate, Fabio and his team designed a structure that is contemporary yet appropriate in its historic surroundings. The exterior borrows from the hip-roofed and multilayered design of the Craftsman school of architecture but adds elements of interest, including a variety of textures in surface claddings and horizontal-paned windows that give an overall Eastern Japanese impression. Inside, the home has a decidedly contemporary feel, with subtle geometric patterns, white walls and copious sunlight. Constructed around an open concept kitchen and great room, the floor plan provides both spaciousness and privacy. The front door is a French door with the same horizontal theme as the rest of the glass, and it enters into a foyer that is divided from the open floor plan by a study.
Inside, the home has a decidedly contemporary feel, with subtle geometric patterns, white walls and copious sunlight. The overall design emphasizes light and uncluttered space. A good example is the staircase, which features a two-story window to light the ascent. “The homeowners were going for a clean, bright, contemporary experience,” Fabio explains. “To achieve that, we paid close attention to
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the placement of windows and doors as well as artificial lighting.” That vision carries over into private spaces, including the master suite, which captures the sunrise and shares light throughout the suite with a pair of French doors. The before-and-after images of the project are striking — and justify the decision to rebuild. “Nobody goes down the path of a teardown lightly,” notes Fabio. “People naturally like to preserve what’s there if they can. And building a custom home from the ground up involves a lot of attention to detail and decision-making.”
In the case of this property, the results speak for themselves. Unlike the anachronistic eyesore it replaced, this home will remain a tasteful addition to the neighborhood for the foreseeable future.
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The rebuild allows natural light throughout the home, including the master suite, which features a daily sunrise viewing.
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Contemporary Classic A sumptuously livable lake retreat blends the modern with the traditional. | By Carolyn Crooke
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he Streeter home on Lake Minnetonka mixes traditional lakehome elements and modernist aesthetics. These elements fuse so seamlessly, the home defies categorization. That’s part of its genius. Architect Kurt Baum of Kurt Baum & Associates, interior designer Alecia Stevens, and homeowners Robin Wettengel and Steven Streeter of Streeter & Associates (the builder on the project) collaborated early in the planning process. The vision was for a classic lake home with a refined feel, infused with strong contemporary elements. “Tremendous thought went into every detail here,” notes Baum. “I drew and drew and drew. You draw it, feel it and live it before it gets built.” He points out the steeple roof, shiplap siding, traditional joinery and abundance of natural material as classic features. Yet the clean, sleek lines — on the banks of windows and the millwork, for example — are quintessentially modern. With its straightforward lines and crisp forms, contemporary architecture can give the impression of simplicity; however, it’s
considered one of the most difficult and challenging styles, demanding highly skilled craftspeople. “It’s quite complex to build these homes,” notes Streeter, whose firm is known for its high-end contemporary work. “If you’re going to attempt to blend modern architecture with traditional or transitional styles, you must have strength in modern architecture.” A big part of the magic is created through the finishes selected in collaboration with the entire team. “Everything you touch or see is sensual,” says Stevens. She points to the walnut floor, with its hand-
kitchen confidential The striking blend of marble with light
and dark wood feels at once classic and contemporary. Note the butler pantry around the corner — the perfect place to tuck away dirty dishes and conceal messy prep work while entertaining.
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refined retreat The study
features a handsome built-in bookcase of hand-rubbed steel and stained walnut alongside walls of stained walnut. The 7-foot-6-inch doors add a sense of stately proportion.
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scraped boards and soft, whitewashed finish, and the matte plaster walls (they’re troweled with marble dust, courtesy of Darril Otto of Otto Painting Design). “All stone on the first level is honed,” she adds, “which creates a soft yet substantial effect.” Textures and furnishings continue the narrative. The home is full of strong lines and right angles, signature of the modern aesthetic. But if you look carefully, you can see the occasional natural, rounded or organic form. “It keeps the home interesting,” explains Stevens. “If everything is exactly the same, the effect is contrived.” The roomy kitchen features a generous marble island with oversized industrial lights. And off to the side, just beyond the sink, is the butler pantry — the perfect solution for homeowners who love an open kitchen to entertain in, but not to showcase dirty dishes and cooking chaos. “Open
living has become very popular,” comments Streeter. “But what we’re seeing more and more is the idea of a partition, directing the eye away from the kitchen counter to a view of a beautiful bar area, a nearby art collection, wine wall or an amazing lake view. That way you can entertain and enjoy your guests and conversation without noise or distractions. Outdoor spaces, designed by landscape architect Travis Van Liere, feature tall grasses, hardy perennials, stone fireplace, and tree-lined pathways, picking up the clean symmetry of the home. The lush green lawn ends at a wall, the perfect coda for the home’s architectural mood. This home will be part of the AIA Homes by Architects Tour, which takes place September 21–22. Visit homesbyarchitects.org for details.
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Alecia Stevens designer Alecia Stevens mixed bold, modernist furnishings — including a number of Jean-Michel Frank pieces from Ecart in Paris — with luxurious textures and the occasional organic form. “I wanted the home to feel like a feast for the senses,” she explains.
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Preservation Project A Lake Harriet expansion pays tribute to the nearby band shell while honoring history. | BY Joe Hart
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f you’ve lived in a historic home, you know how delightful it can be to wake each day to the timeless aesthetics of a classic house. But lifestyles have changed in the past couple hundred years. Tiny closets, outdated kitchens and bathrooms, and closed-up interior spaces can make an older home feel clumsy. The obvious solution? Remodel and expand. But the danger in reworking a historic house to fit a modern lifestyle is the possibility of destroying the integrity and beauty that make the home special in the first place.
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“We added space, but we did it in a way that honors the original detail of the home.” —Mark White, Northrup Roofing & Remodeling Such was the case in this gorgeous home near the historic Lake Harriet band shell. Built in 1903, the house was expanded in the 1980s with a tuck-under garage and a large addition over it. “The ’80s were a particularly bad time for remodels of this type,” says Mark White of Northrup Roofing & Remodeling. “This expansion added a lot of great space and function, but it left a big architectural void at the top. It just looked weak and incomplete.” The homeowners tapped White and his team to correct these design flaws with a new remodel project: converting the upstairs of the home to add a master bedroom. Understandably, they were concerned about creating yet another architectural anachronism. “The idea we came up with was to add a turret and play off the band shell in designing it,” says White. “In reality, we made the architecture of the addition in honor of the band shell. But when you see it, it looks like the band shell was built to honor this house.” The Northrup team converted the two existing front bedrooms into a bathroom and walk-in closet, and linked these rooms to the new sleeping quarters built under the peaked turret. The bedroom ceiling is vaulted with the roofline and clad in historically accurate bead board. “We
added space, but we did it in a way that honors the original detail of the home,” says White. Next, the crew turned its attention to the rest of the home. Some of the changes were simple: At the time of the original expansion, for example, white maple floors were installed. “They were really out of character for the period,” White says. “Instead of ripping those out, we sanded them down, gave them some stain and recoated them. It’s an antique but updated look.” In the kitchen, new paint, lighting and hardware turned the dark, closed-in room into a bright and cheerful workspace. Other changes went deeper. A mudroom was reconfigured with new tile and built-ins to make an attractive and functional entry. And in the basement, the team added a cozy wine cellar and bar. “So much of the house is formal in its presentation — we wanted to provide a fun room to just hang out,” White says. The final result? A home that weighs the architectural integrity of the original house against functionality for a contemporary lifestyle. “People want more space or more open space, and they want functional homes,” says White. “But you also have to be sensitive to the integrity of the home.” This project is a stellar example of exactly that balance.
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Detail Oriented The finishing touches to a custom home require careful planning. | By Joe Hart
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built with balance The custom building process involves meticulous timing of subcontractors, from carpet installers and painters to roofers and landscapers.
t’s a late spring afternoon, and the painting team is hard at work in a model home under construction by Carl M. Hansen Companies. The experts are examining the millwork with a handheld light, searching for any imperfection or nick so they can fill and sand the trim to perfection. It’s meticulous work, but there’s a palpable excitement in the air. The deadline for completion is right around the corner: the impending Luxury Home Tour. This final phase of constructing a custom home is all about the details, says Heather Hansen, marketing and sales manager for the Edina-based building and development company. “Things start to make sense — the color palette sets the tone, the cabinets fill and define rooms. We’re dealing with fun details like wall coverings, countertops and appliances. The personality of the home starts to take shape.” Getting these fun details right, however, requires a high degree of attention. Painters and carpet installers, for example, need to be scheduled just right to avert a disaster. “There is an art in knowing when and how to schedule the subcontractors so they are not in one another’s way and can be efficient with time,” Hansen says. When it comes to personality, this model’s exterior gives a nod to cottage architecture, with its sloped roofline, broad overhang and stocky stone footings. Inside, the character shifts in the contemporary, airy space with a faintly nautical feel. The landscaping takes advantage of the lot’s high elevation and borrows from European style, with details like a secret garden and cozy, secluded nooks. While the model’s personality is emerging more and more every day, there’s still plenty to do — and plenty of juggling to get the details right. “It’s our job as the builder to avoid hiccups and frustration for a smooth ending to the project,” says Carl Hansen, president of the company. “We want to make sure everything is perfect so the home fulfills the homeowners’ dream.”
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Creating History A new University Grove home brings contemporary style to a neighborhood full of architectural icons. | By Elizabeth Foy Larsen
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Skylights illuminate the upper stairway, and the home’s sunny cheer is enhanced not only by the open floor plan but also its generous use of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that swing out to patios and decks.
presented a worthwhile challenge: designing a comfortable home that makes a statement but also fits into a neighborhood packed with architectural history. The solution is a sleek, two-story minimalist structure that is completely of-the-moment, from the artfully concealed cedar garage door to a “green” garage roof that’s visible from the upstairs and soon will be planted with groundcover. “We wanted to design a house that not only suits our clients’ needs but also claims its place in the timeline of contemporary styles on the street,” says Heide. “We hope someone will look at it in 20 years and say, ‘That’s a 2012 house.’” The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is basically two interlocking cubes that provide access to the lot’s abundant green spaces while maintaining privacy for the homeowners. The forecourt is shielded from the street by a stone wall just tall enough to thwart prying eyes. Inside, a wall of the same Minnesota limestone rises from the basement up to the second floor, creating the vertical core of the house while anchoring the home’s open-tread stairways. Skylights illuminate the upper stairway, and the home’s sunny cheer is enhanced not only by the open floor plan but also its generous use of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that swing out to patios and decks. In the living room, a perfectly square window centers on a wall, like a piece of art that changes depending on the season and time of day. It’s a clever but subtle statement in a home whose defining principle is refinement. From the stained-walnut floors to the teak kitchen cabinets and woodwork, the overall design whispers a Zen-like calm. Upstairs, glass exterior walls make the bedrooms feel like they could be part of a treehouse, albeit one that has roots in international style. “Our clients wanted a house that was warm and inviting, not cold and austere,” says Heide. This new piece of history in University Grove does that and more. Elizabeth Foy Larsen is co-author of Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun.
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If you were alive on July 21, 1969, chances are you were glued to the television watching Neil Armstrong become the first man to walk on the moon. And the odds are good that that night, you swore you were going to become an astronaut. If for some reason that didn’t happen, you still have a few opportunities to live the dream. For $300 million, you can snag one of two seats reserved for commercial passengers on a circumlunar flight that will be the first human trip to the moon since 1972. Offered by Space Adventures, the mission is planned for 2017. For $200,000, you can sign up for a suborbital flight with Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism program, Virgin Galactic. The waitlist is already long — Ashton Kutcher is No. 500 — but flights are scheduled to launch at the end of the year. If that’s still too hefty a price tag, you can experience weightlessness on a flight with Zero Gravity, a subsidiary of Space Adventures. For $5,000, you can board a modified Boeing 727 that climbs at a 45-degree angle to an altitude of 34,000 feet then reverses course and falls toward the ground, providing about 30 seconds of weightlessness. So, get your checkbook out and get your Buzz Lightyear on — the sky’s not necessarily the limit!
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Exotics Driving You’re strapped into the cockpit, hands on the wheel. You rev the engine and feel its vibrations all the way into your chest. The growl of the controlled fury under the hood reminds you that you’ve got some 700 horses ready to take you from zero to 60 in 2.6 seconds. It’s not a dream — you’re really behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Aventador LP700. Or a Ferrari 458 Italia. Or a Maserati, Porsche, McLaren or Aston Martin. Located 20 minutes north of the strip at the Las Vegas Speedway, Exotics Racing School offers a vast menu of driving experiences for those who feel the need for speed. First comes the detailed technical instruction in a classroom setting. Then, for anywhere from two hours to half a day (depending on the number of laps you’d like to undertake), you’ll hit the track with a personal driving instructor riding shotgun to help you take full advantage of your car(s) of choice. Choose one car and drive it five, seven or 10 laps, or mix things up and try an assortment of autos. Whatever you choose, Exotics Racing School is truly where the rubber meets the road.
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Heli-skiing If you’re a powder hound, there may come a time when a chairlift or gondola just doesn’t get you high enough anymore. You’ve chased freshies (fresh, untracked snow, that is) at places like Alta, Solitude, Wolf Creek and Grand Targhee, but you know there’s something more. It’s beyond the boundaries and outside of off-piste, and there’s only one way to get there: helicopter. Hit the Bugaboos in southeast British Columbia to see where heliskiing began or take on the Canadian Rockies at a variety of destinations. In the United States, there’s a wealth of options: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Washington and Wyoming all offer adventures packaged as single-day trips or all-inclusive, multiple-day adventures. The Chilean and Argentinian Andes and the French and Italian Alps offer ample opportunities to catch some air. For a truly out-there experience, head to New Zealand or the Himalayas. Expect to spend time in a classroom learning about safety and avalanche preparation and procedures. Plan on an hour of stretching every morning, and be ready for steep terrain, hardcore cruising and continually burning quads. And count on having the most fun possible on a pair of planks. As one heli-skier puts it: “You’ll be skiing along, having the time of your life, and all of a sudden you realize, ‘Wow, I just went over an 8-foot drop.’ By the time you’ve figured it out, you’ve landed. But there’s no impact — it’s just fluffiness. It’s a combination of falling and floating and surfing. And it’s a euphoric experience when you’re really in the groove and you’re floating and surfing down that hill.”
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Jetpacking James Bond is the franchise that launched a million fantasies, but the one that’s universally drool-inducing is donning a jetpack, thrusting straight up into the air and zipping out of sight in seconds flat. And even though it’s been years since we saw Sean Connery do it in Thunderball and Pierce Brosnan follow his lead in Die Another Day, the pipe dream persists. But jetpacking is no longer reserved for spies; if you’re in southern Florida and you’ve got half a day, you can rise above it all on the JetLev R200, a 200-horsepower jetpack that uses water for propulsion. Operators will take you out to the open ocean, strap you into the jetpack, shoot you up to a lofty 30 feet above the surface and propel you forward at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. All the while you’ll be in contact with the trainers through a waterproof headset. Your first ride will be controlled remotely by the trainers on the boat; on the second ride, you’ll take the throttle into your own hands. Turns out there’s nothing top secret about realizing this dream — all you need is a reservation.
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Golfing Naming one golf course the ultimate destination is an impossible feat, so here’s our challenge to you: play as many of the notables as possible. Reawaken your inner purist with a round or two in Scotland, the birthplace of golf. Don’t limit yourself to the Old Course at St. Andrews; try Royal Aberdeen and Turnberry Resort as well. And don’t forget Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England and Old Head Golf Links in Ireland. Stateside, experience California’s Pebble Beach for its unmatchable ocean vistas. North Carolina’s Pinehurst — the site of more championships than any other golf course in the country — is an absolute must-do. And Shadow Creek in Las Vegas is quite possibly the most expensive and exclusive club in the country; you must be registered at an MGM Resorts International destination, but you’ll get limo rides to and from the course and a private caddie for the duration of your stay. For balmier destinations, head to Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic or Sandy Lane in Barbados. And for the ultimate golf vacation, New Zealand takes the prize: The Tiger Tour is a two-island golfing extravaganza at Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers combined with a stay at Matakauri Lodge. Guests enjoy incredible accommodations and great golf along with helicopter trips, ocean sailing, horseback riding, art and winery tours, and fine dining. Whatever your destination, keep your head down and follow through.
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Galleria Guide A showcase of men’s clothing and accessories perfect for summer.
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Peter Millar Shirts
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Peter Millar, a leader in luxury apparel, is the standard-bearer for summer’s discerning and successful style. In addition to golf wear, you’ll find tailored suits, sport coats, trousers and more. With Peter Millar, every moment is an occasion worn with a classic yet modern flair. $99.50
Ampersand offers Jack Black to the Twin Cities man: premium, high-quality, high-performance, easy-to-use grooming products with a refreshing, effective, honest and natural approach. Look and feel your best throughout the season, from the links to the lakes. Beard lube, $11; Sun guard, $21; Turbo wash, $50
Mix the colors of the season with whimsical sophistication, and you have Smathers & Branson. Available at Twill by Scott Dayton, this handmade, intricately designed needlepoint belt looks great at casual cocktails, on the golf course or at the end of the day at your favorite watering hole. $165
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Len Druskin Walk-Over Derby Midi A classic has been rewritten for summer. Walk-Over’s oxford shoe keeps its old-school charm while adding a colorful fashion edge. With a suede upper, calfskin lining and cushioned leather footbed, you’ll make a comfortable yet bold statement with every step. $249
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Pants are Mason’s Clothing’s calling card. The Italian designer’s stylish cotton pants offer a nod to comfort with a clean, streamlined aesthetic and timeless quality. Each pair features just the right amount of elastane for a perfect fit, whether you’re at work, at play or working at play. $148
Summer means color, and Hammer Made has a selection of bright, limited-run shirts in premium fabrics with a distinctive style. This casual, premium cotton shirt is perfect for afternoons at the lake, weekend parties or dinner with friends. And don’t miss the shop’s selection of silk ties and artisan cuff links. $98.50
Boarding this summer? Relaxing by the pool? Enjoying the boat and beach? Add these Michaels Swim Swirls Boardshorts to your must-have list. Trail Mark knows style, comfort and ease of movement are at the top of your list — followed closely by durability, longevity and a general cool factor. It’s all here. $89
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In Good Company The Minneapolis Club collaborates with a worthy comrade. | By Paul Gregersen
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istinguished, warm and welcoming, the historic Minneapolis Club has long been recognized as a bastion of class, culture and connection. It has served as the premier gathering place for business and civic leaders from across the area, country and world since 1883. However, prospective members who enjoy a round of golf have faced a difficult decision, torn between the downtown destination’s unmatched amenities and a country-club atmosphere, complete with golf and the other usual offerings. That is, until now. The venerable Minneapolis Club has started a remarkable reciprocity program with a worthy partner, Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins. Through this new alliance, members of both clubs are welcome to make themselves at home at each other’s facilities. For Oak Ridge members, that means an opportunity to indulge in the Minneapolis Club’s fivestar platinum service and amenities at an enviable downtown address. And members of the Minneapolis Club who like to tee off now have access to an exceptional golf course. Established in 1921, Oak Ridge has played host to many golf tournaments, both amateur and professional, and serves as a pillar in the community. The family-friendly club offers a wide range of amenities,
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from a recently renovated clubhouse to impressive tennis facilities to the aforementioned golf course. Minneapolis Club members will feel right at home with the help of Oak Ridge’s world-class service. “We hope this new reciprocity will enhance the membership experiences for the members of both clubs and help create lifelong friendships and memories,” says Robyn Hellekson, director of catering sales, marketing and membership at Oak Ridge. “We look forward to welcoming the members of the Minneapolis Club.” Minneapolis Club Membership Director Margaret Leto echoes that enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to have this opportunity for our members as this not only enhances the value of both of our clubs but allows members to experience another great private club in the Twin Cities area. For those who golf a handful of rounds a year, this is a hole in one.”
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40 YEARS OF WINE Story by Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards
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y family and I celebrated the 40th anniversary of Caymus Vineyards last year, which made me think of my parents, Charlie Wagner and Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. When the three of us started Caymus Vineyards in 1972, our family already had 67 years of farming the Napa Valley under our belt. My folks learned by taking chances and trusting their instincts. Then, when my dad thought it was time, we put a little winery together. We’ve been slowly growing in a sustainable manner ever since—gradually planting vineyards and starting a few new wineries throughout the years, so that future generations of our family will have the opportunity to one day farm California’s golden land, if they so desire. While we have learned a thing or two along the way, a lot has stayed the same. I know my father would be pleased to see his grandchildren, Joe and Charlie II taking risks of their own. Joe is truly a lover of good Pinot Noir—and he’s made Belle Glos and Meiomi into wines we really enjoy. Charlie is the man behind Mer Soleil Chardonnay and Silver (always my favorite unoaked Chardonnay). Both of them inspire me every day with their new ideas, be it vineyard trellis systems or wine aging techniquestheir excitement and ingenuity is helping our business thrive. And we are all proud that our wines have received close to one hundred 90+ point ratings from the Wine Spectator. I’ve grown up here on this Rutherford farm, so I look on with pride as my daughter joins| her brothers 194 Jenny Artful Living Summer 2013 in the vineyards and winery learning
about the process first-hand. My daughter Erin is at college and during school break comes to the cellar to work just as all of us Wagners have done before—seeing her purple hands and wine splattered t-shirt during harvest has put a smile on my face. And what can I say about our most special lady, my mom Lorna Belle Glos Wagner? Cheers Mom! You’ve kept a close eye on all our progress and shown us how wine in moderation can make 97 years look beautiful! Good wine is truly one of life’s sweetest pleasures! We thank everyone who enjoys our wines. Your happiness makes it worthwhile, and we would not be here without you. Thank you,
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Bay Watch Lake Minnetonka’s foremost boat club kicks off the season with a new name and location. | By Kate Nelson
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or 13 seasons, Bay to Bay Boat Club has been outfitting its clients with high-end rigs to take in the summer sun on Lake Minnetonka. Whether tooling around on the pontoon or making some serious waves, members enjoy country-club boating — all the benefits without the hassles of ownership: no towing, cleaning, gassing and the like. The best part? There’s a boat for every mood, occasion and activity among Bay to Bay’s enviable fleet of big, beautiful boats —fully loaded with amenities and all the toys lakegoers need to make the most of their time in
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the sun (think inner tubes, skis, wakeboards and the like). This year, the preeminent private boat club changed its name (from the former Excel Boat Club) and locale (to Tonka Bay’s Caribbean Marina). Members will find the new spot more convenient, more centrally located with less congestion and easier access to a range of desirable areas of the lake, and “a breath of fresh air,” says Tom Jacob, Bay to Bay’s passionate and enthusiastic owner. Renting at Caribbean Marina also offers great opportunities for growth, he adds. As for the name, Jacob explains that the new moniker is
a better match for the sophisticated, upscale brand and the perfect description of just what boaters like to do on Lake Minnetonka: cruise from bay to bay. Says Jacob: “All that has changed are the name and address — our members can expect the same impeccable service from the same incredible staff.”
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Dive In Retro wear rules the shoreline this summer. | Photography by Rony Shram
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Yellow printed silk blouse and black silk shorts by Yigal Azrouël, yigal-azrouel.com, prices upon request; cuffs by Bottega Veneta, bottegaveneta.com, $1,480– $5,250; Fiona sandals by Jimmy Choo, jimmychoo.com, $695
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Collection featherweight cashmere cardigan by J.Crew, jcrew.com, $188; Essential Grace tie-front retro halter top by Vitamin A, vitaminaswim.com, $88; aqua check pants by Jil Sander, jilsander.com, price upon request; Heavenly Joy Diva bangle by Frey Wille, frey-wille.com, $995
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look six RIGHT Triple-stripe swimsuit by J.Crew, jcrew.com, $110
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Cardigan by Carven, carven.com, price upon request; Embroidered bra top and high-waisted shorts by Dolce and Gabbana, dolceandgabbana.com, price upon request, Bangles by Frey Willie and Ippolita
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Mercedes Maestro Minnesota is home to one of the world’s premier Mercedes-Benz experts. | By Alyssa Ford
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n the rarified world of Mercedes-Benz racing cars, “limited edition” is an extreme understatement. Fewer than 400 great vintage Mercedes are thought to exist. A handful are valued at $25 million or more. Some, like the 1903 Mercedes Simplex, are so prized they have no known value. So for people who buy, restore or collect Grand Prix–quality Mercedes, it’s nothing to fly to Argentina or Poland for a single gearbox, gas tank or chassis. News of rare auto parts travels by rumor,
and high-level restorers are adept at chasing ghostly leads. In the United States, there are just a handful of shops equipped to restore the rarest of Mercedes racing cars, and one of them is in Stillwater. Lee Gohlike, a 67-year-old Minnesota native, knows more about the engineering of Mercedes-Benz cars than any reasonable person should. “Lee is unique because he’s a mechanic, but he also knows the history as well,” says Rolf Wagner, a noted Mercedes restorer in Landshut, Germany, and an officer with the Kompressor Mercedes
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“Even very fine custom cars were made in factories, on assembly lines. They came with parts books. They’re meant to go very high speeds on racetracks, where they’re going to crash or wear out.” — Lee Gohlike
Club. “He’s been restoring rare Mercedes longer than anyone else in the States.” During his nearly 50-year career, Gohlike has restored some choice autos: a gullwinged Mercedes 300SL Roadster, currently ranked the No. 5 sports car of all time by Sports Car International. A 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK once owned by the son of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Sherlock Holmes novelist. The Ferrari GTO that won the Daytona 500 in 1964 and the Type 37 Grand Prix Bugatti that won the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1956. He also penned one of the de-rigeur books for high-level Mercedes collectors, the Illustrated Mercedes-Benz Buyer’s Guide. Gohlike has restored Fiats, Bugattis, Ferraris and the world’s only complete Bucciali. But Mercedes-Benz is his first and true love, and he remembers clearly the moment he saw his first specimen. “It was 1963 in a gas-station parking lot, and I had no idea what it was,” he says. “I thought maybe it was a French car.” Gohlike, who grew up repairing tractors on his family’s farm in rural Rice County, was deeply struck by its German engineering. He bought the car, a 1952 coupe with a stretched silhouette, for $200. He was hooked. By 1970, Gohlike was travelling regularly to Europe for parts. In 1978, he bought a rare Mercedes in Argentina and smuggled it out of the country during the horrific Dirty War, under a martial-law crackdown. “That was crazy,” he says. “I could’ve been killed so easily.” He also pioneered a method for sleuthing out valuable Mercedes: researching the original commission orders at Daimler’s headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, and then personally visiting the old-money families that bought the cars when they were brand-new. “Here I was, banging on the door of these chateaus and villas across Europe,” says Gohlike. “And these aristocratic families were very polite and tolerated me because they thought I didn’t know any better.” As a result, he was able compile a database of every Mercedes produced between 1927 and 1933 as well as what happened to each. He’s working on an another database detailing every important Mercedes that has come across the pond.
engine enigma While some collectors balk at the idea,
Gohlike has built engines from scratch, forged from the same alloys and made to the exact dimension and design as the original.
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Gohlike says it’s been a combination of “internal fanaticism” and unadulterated good luck that’s made him one of the top Mercedes restorers. “My life is like that Bob Dylan song ‘A Simple Twist of Fate,’” he says. “It’s just been one lucky break after another.” Case in point: Gohlike unknowingly bought a house in Vermont just down the street from George Waterman, a renowned Mercedes collector and historian who gave him a graduate-level education in aristocratic racing cars. Then he befriended a heart surgeon who later decided to sell all his possessions — including one of the most valuable Ferraris of the mid-century. “He sold it to me for a fraction of what it was worth,” remembers Gohlike. In 1981, he did something that some collectors consider blasphemous: Gohlike built a Mercedes SSK engine from scratch, forged from the same alloys and made to the exact dimension and design as the original. “Some people saw this as a kind of art forgery,” says Gohlike. Though he might have shocked the old guard, he was onto something. A new generation of collectors decided they didn’t just want to look at their vintage cars behind a velvet rope; they wanted to drive them. Gohlike says it comes down to a simple question: Is a car a piece of art, like a post-Impressionist painting or an antique chair or a sculpture? In his mind, the answer is very clearly no. “Even very fine custom cars were made in factories, on assembly lines,” he says. “They came with parts books. They’re meant to go very high speeds on racetracks, where they’re going to crash or wear out.” A handcrafted reproduction costs roughly 10 percent of the original and allows the owner to participate in vintage racing and rallies, such as the famed California Mille that runs through a thousand miles of scenic Northern California backcountry. The demand for authentic reproductions has reached such a fever pitch that Mercedes-Benz is even in on the action, having recently built 10 vintage SSKs and a 1908 Grand Prix from new but historically accurate materials. Gohlike doesn’t mind that the mothership is now in the competition; working on Mercedes autos has given him the financial freedom to pursue his various eclectic interests. He’s starting a malt-whiskey craft distillery in Wisconsin. He hosts an annual symposium for historians, philosophers and scientists to have free-range discussions at his historic bed-and-breakfast, The Outing Lodge. When he has the time, he loves doing vintage rallies and has been known to run out for a gallon of milk at 130-plus mph on the deserted backroads around Stillwater. What he doesn’t do is ride with the top down. “I never understood the appeal of convertibles,” Gohlike says. “What’s the point of driving a really fabulous car if you can’t hear the engine?”
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I’ve had the distinct pleasure of driving in some of the most scenic and inspiring vintage-car rallies. The best one by far is the Rallye International des Alpes through stunning mountain passes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. During the day, you cruise in a fleet of stunning cars — Alfa Romeos, Austin-Healeys, Ferraris and, of course, Mercedes. You stop in quaint alpine villages for cappuccino. At night, there are multi-course dinners in mountain grottoes. When you cross into Austria on the second or third day, the customs officials greet you with a glass of schnapps. I drove a 1925 supercharged Mercedes K model that sounded like a John Deere tractor mixed with a Harley Davidson. It was fantastic.
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teve Schussler has built a career — and an empire — out of bringing the fun. From his concept restaurants (Jukebox Saturday Night, Rainforest Cafe, Galaxy Drive-in and a host of others) to his branding partnerships with Disney and Build-A-Bear, he’s amassed a fortune by blending kitsch and kitchens, revelry with retail. None of his ventures take themselves too seriously (in spite of the profit they generate), and they’re all focused on one thing: fun. About three years ago, Schussler bought the historic Goodrich-Ramus barn on Pioneer Trail in Eden Prairie with the plan to use it for storage. And even though he had lowly plans for the property, he decided to have some fun. Schussler put up a white-picket fence and placed a herd of fake cows in the field. “I did it to make people smile,” he recalls. He didn’t count on the response his pasture-scaping efforts would generate, nor did he think he’d be starting another business. “We started getting letters and emails saying, ‘Thank you for the cows, thank you for making us smile and laugh on the way to work. Can my daughter have a wedding there? Can my son have a bar mitzvah there?’” Schussler recounts. “I realized we should be sharing this with the community.” But actualizing what seemed like a simple idea became a complex process. Because the barn is considered a historic property, there were red tape and bureaucracy to weed through. “They made me sign covenants that said we would never do anything with the barn,” Schussler says. “I had to go through 19 government agencies to make it work. And when we went to the city fathers and asked them to let us turn this into an event center, they said it wasn’t zoned for that. So we had to turn that around. It cost us a fortune in time and materials. It wasn’t easy.” After the legalities were finalized, Schussler and his team transformed the rundown barn into an event destination and dubbed it Green Acres. And now, just like the cows standing guard outside, the interior reflects Schussler’s quirky, almost cockamamie wink-and-a-smile aesthetic. Oil paintings of Texas longhorns in vibrant colors hang on the lofty walls of the voluminous second floor, while large crystal chandeliers dangle from the arched ceiling. On the main floor, a cigar store Indian guards the entrance to the silo-turned-wine cellar. Throughout the property are devilish details that evoke smiles and giggles. “It’s barn meets bling,” Schussler laughs. And apparently the joke has widespread appeal: Green Acres is quickly turning into a hot spot for weddings, birthday parties, reunions, bar and bat mitzvahs, and corporate events. And nothing could make Schussler happier. “It’s time to share it,” he declares. “It’s exciting to save something; it’s exhilarating to restore and bring back to life something that was dead, ended and over. And Eden Prairie didn’t have an event center, so to be able to save this barn for Eden Prairie — that touches me.”
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A Nip of Minnesota 13 Alyssa Ford goes in search of Stearns County’s fabled prohibition moonshine.
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_ nice stiff drink was hard to come by during prohibition. If you were lucky, you ended up with home-batch whiskey or bathtub gin that burned hot as hair spray. If you were unlucky, you ended up poisoning yourself with industrial-grade alcohol laced with methanol. The Minneapolis Morning Tribune called this the “blue death,” because people literally turned blue from the poison, ingested by accident or out of sheer desperation. The newspaper reported on one man, found unconscious on 11th Avenue North in Minneapolis in 1920: “His face and hands were blue in spots. The spots were then light blue, but last night they had spread over his entire body, until it was impossible to tell whether the man had been white or Negro.” It wasn’t terribly uncommon to die this way during the temperance plague from 1920 to 1932. Prohibition went into effect on Jan. 16, 1920. By March 7 — not even two months later — 15 men in St. Paul had died attempting to get drunk off poisoned industrial alcohol. By the end of prohibition, hundreds of Twin Citians would meet the blue death. But rumor has it there was one safe harbor from bad booze: Stearns County. The story goes that the moonshine out of this area was so good it was deemed too good for midsize metropolises like Minneapolis and St. Paul. Al Capone’s rum runners went right to Stearns County to load up on corn, raisin and rye liquor. Then they ferried the liquid gold to New York, Los Angeles and Miami to be served at the hottest, hippest speakeasies. So pure, safe and smooth was this alcohol that it even had a trade name: Minnesota 13, after the type of seed corn favored by some of the Stearns County moonshiners.
More than 80 years after the end of prohibition, there’s an oft-told tale about the fabled Minnesota 13. It goes something like this: An old Stearns County moonshiner went on vacation to Europe during prohibition. In Scotland, he spotted a tavern with a big sign in the front window that read “Any Drink in the World.” The moonshiner walked in, plunked down a $20 gold piece and challenged the bartender: “Give me three fingers of Minnesota 13, and you can keep the change.” The bartender took the money, placed a glass on the bar and replied, “What’ll it be: Albany, Melrose, Avon or Holdingford?” This old chestnut may be nothing more than hot air wrapped in local pride. In fact, local historian and St. Cloud State University Professor Elaine Davis, who penned a 2007 book about Minnesota 13, says there’s no evidence whatsoever that Stearns County moonshine was ever exported out of the United States. Still, Davis writes, the Minnesota-made whiskey was well-known and asked for by name on the East and West coasts during the prohibition era. Today, Stearns County is more well-known for electing Michele Bachmann than crafting high-grade hooch. But 80 years ago, the county was well-populated with German immigrants who took prohibition as a personal affront to German heritage and culture. (In a way it was: Prohibition followed close on the heels of World War I, when anti-German sentiment was white hot. Temperance advocates used that to their keen political advantage.) When farm prices plummeted in the 1920s, makin‘ moon was just the next logical step. Professor Davis says the entire county was in on the action. In Minnesota 13:
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Wet Wild Prohibition Days, she writes, “Hardware stores sold copper tubs and tubing, jars, bottle tops, charred kegs, and owners made some of the stills; grocers sold sugar, yeast; corn farmers sold heaps of corn to moonshiners; car dealers sold autos to moonshine distributors; and loans were paid back to local bankers who were known to use stills as collateral on farm loans. Moonshining grew into a huge industry with hundreds of county people working in various capacities, from brewing, hauling supplies, transporting the alcohol, tinsmithing to guarding at illegal taverns.” Davis says that even the Catholic clergy was in on it, and several of the monks at St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville assembled the fine copper stills and taught Stearns County folk how to use them properly.
German-crafted moonshine, had I found thee? Alas, the whole town was shut up tight, including the bar. Over the next six hours, I bounced from bar to bar, accosting old men on their stool perches, interviewing annoyed bartenders, peeking into the windows of local cafés and hardware stores. I even laid down a pair of twenties at the Hunter’s Bar in Myrtle, thinking my generosity would produce a fount of hot leads. But the men only tipped their seed hats in appreciation and went back to the serious business of drinking beer. Holdingford was the breakthrough. For one, the town immediately felt like the kind of place where a person could get a drink served in a cork-stopped jug. For two, there’s a sizable café right on the main drag called Minnesota 13: A Prairie Home Cafe. I drifted to it, a hypnotized moth to a summer _ loved Davis’ book, but it left me with porch light. I sat at the counter and gingerly a yearning. I wanted to know: Could a ordered a coffee. Ever so quietly, I slipped person still get a taste of real Minnesota my copy of the book out from under my arm 13, all these decades later? Was it really and asked the waitress if she knew where I something special? Or was it just like the could get some real Minnesota 13. fiery white lightning I grew up drinking in “Hey,” she hollered back to the kitchen. the Ozark Mountains? “There’s a lady out here that wants some moonshine.” “Tell her to go to the “Moonshining grew into a huge industry American Legion,” came a from the kitchen. with hundreds of county people working voice I downed my coffee and in various capacities, from brewing, walked next door to the Legion, where a group of old-timers hauling supplies, transporting the was huddled around one end of the bar. I ordered a Hamm’s alcohol, tinsmithing to guarding at and pretended to reread my illegal taverns.” —PROFESSOR ELAINE DAVIS copy of Minnesota 13. The most outgoing one took my bait, overcome with curiosity: So I did a little homework, mapped out a “Hey there, what’s that you’re readin‘?” plan and drove 85 miles northwest to Stearns I slid the book down the bar so he could County to get my answer. inspect it. That’s all I needed to do. The old My first stop was Spiritz Liquor just off men starting buzzing amongst one another, Highway 54 in Melrose. I brought in my flipping the pages and commenting on the copy of Minnesota 13, and the girl behind photos. “Oh, that’s so-and-so,” “that’s the the counter held up her hand to say, Don’t Czech place, there” and “that’s the still they even bother. “People are in here all the time have over there at Anton’s.” Two hours and asking when they should put in their order three rounds of beer for my new friends later, for moonshine,” she told me, rolling her eyes. I had a name and an address. “I tell ’em to try New Munich.” On my way I rang the bell of a very elegant brick out the door, she hollered, “We are mighty home. A woman came to the door and proud of that book, though!” spotted my copy of Minnesota 13 right I took the Spiritz Liquor girl at her word away. “Ah, I see we have a tourist,” she said. and drove down the way to New Munich, She called down to the lower level for her a teeny village with a towering Catholic husband, who came up from his den and church, a meat market and a promisingasked me who I was and where I was from. looking hofbrau with lit-up beer signs. They looked at each other for two long
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seconds, then the wife asked her husband, “Think you could help her out?” He shrugged slightly and disappeared back downstairs. When he emerged, he was carrying a massive, handled glass jug of sloshing brown liquid filled with loose wood detritus. He set out three mugs and poured a nip into each, cheesecloth draped over each cup to catch the wood bits. “Oh, might as well,” said the wife, snagging her mug. “It is Friday, right?” We bottoms-upped, and I understood immediately. Minnesota 13 was homemade, but it was aged with oak — mellow, sultry and woodsy, like something you could sip next to a fire. This wasn’t the clear, fire-breathing stuff I knew back home in the Ozarks. This was, well, fine drinking. “Wow,” I said. “Yep,” said the husband, proud and puffed. “Made it myself on my grandfather’s copper still.” “Now you’ve had the real Minnesota 13 experience,” said the wife. I left for Minneapolis that night with a tiny 8-ounce jar of Minnesota 13 and a new appreciation for Stearns County. They might vote for Bachmann, but they know how to make quality moonshine. And that I can definitely respect.
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Now in its third generation, the car that started it all features an updated design that pays tribute to the original model but with a modern interpretation, including an updated exterior and impressive interior amenities. The Volkswagen Beetle offers three core variants: a five-cylinder base model, a turbocharged, four-cylinder engine and a turbocharged, four-cylinder, diesel engine. All three are available in both coupe and convertible. Westside Volkswagen, 952-377-4100, lutherauto.com, starting at $24,495
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The Lincoln MKZ has unique features and styling that make it a significant departure from the previous model. Designers took the notion of “elegant simplicity” as their point of differentiation — and arrived at a luxury sedan whose integration of lines and curves is truly stunning. The standard turbocharged model has a 2.0-liter four cylinder and 240 horsepower. Morrie’s Minnetonka Ford Lincoln, 877-717-8096, morriesminnetonkalincoln.com, starting at $35,925 226 Artful Living
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Volvo’s 2013 C70 lets drivers enjoy the safety and sportiness of a coupe with the thrill of a convertible through a retractable hardtop. This four-door sedan is powered by a 227-horsepower, 2.5-liter, five-cylinder, turbocharged engine with a five-speed Geartronic automatic transmission. The coupe/convertible crossover has brilliant styling and elegant lines, and the retractable hardtop is an engineering masterpiece. Borton Volvo, 612-827-3666, bortonvolvo.com, starting at $41,200
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Bentley Continental GTC
The 2013 Bentley GTC is one of the finest sports touring convertibles ever built. The engine produces some 567 horsepower, and in just 4.8 seconds, you’ve reached 60 miles per hour. The all-wheel drive and six-speed transmission make it the ideal vehicle to withstand any condition you may face in Minnesota. Twin Cities Luxury Auto, 952-797-1777, twincitiesluxuryauto.com, starting at $195,125 (as shown for $241,990)
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