Reflections: July 2016

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INSIDE

july 2016

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”

- John Muir

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PUGET PLENTY

Your guide to Eastside farmers’ markets.

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YAKIMA BOUND

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GOING COASTAL

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INSIDE

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RECIPROCAL CLUB

WINE WITH MUSIC

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A monthly spotlight on one of Bellevue Club’s sister clubs.

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Mark your calendar with this month’s best music and wine pairings.

TRAINER OF THE MONTH

Tyler Greer put together the perfect workout for getting outdoors.

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LOGGING TIME IN THE PNW Sneak a peek into one of the area’s most unique luxury log cabins.

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THE JOY OF KARATE Take a class with Sensei James Penor and channel your inner happy warrior.

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BEAN THERE, DONE THAT Pacific Northwest coffee culture, roots and trends.

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LETTER

july 2016

THE GREAT

Northwest Issue

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n the past, the Great Northwest Issue ran in November. For a variety of reasons, our editorial team moved it to July this year. The reasons aren’t important. What is important, and interesting to me, is that no matter the time of year we choose to celebrate what makes this region of the country great, we have a plethora of content.

Previously, when the issue was in early winter, we covered topics such as skiing, snowshoeing, hot apple cider, winter surfing and so on. Now, smack dab in the middle of summer, the issue covers a whole new set of iconic Pacific Northwest activities, people and places.

For example, turn to page 30 to read about Canyon River Ranch, Yakima’s iconic outdoor recreation destination, and the Bellevue Club members that revived the property in the early 2000s.

Or to literally enjoy the fruits of living in the area, turn to page 24 for a round up of farmers’ markets on the Eastside. “Puget Plenty” is a complete guide to getting the freshest food around.

And because living an active lifestyle is so important to local residents, there are also plenty of stories featuring new ways to give your health a boost and get your body moving. Check out personal trainer Tyler Greer’s “Woodsman Workout” on page 18. He cleverly crafted a workout that is perfectly suited for the outdoors.

In the same vein, turn to page 42 and let Sensei James Penor inspire you to channel your inner warrior.

No matter what you get into, make sure this summer you take the time to appreciate the beautiful place we all call home.

MANAGEMENT STAFF President S. W. Thurston Club Manager Mark Olson Financial Manager Jeff Ohlstrom Hotel Manager Jerry Stotler Executive Chef Chris Peterson Human Resources Director Donna Gray Communications Director Bonnie Tankovich Membership Director Carissa Ritter Tennis Director Brian Nash Aquatics Director Connor Eden Recreation Director Jill Clark Athletic Services & Spa Director Katie Wallis Head Swim Coach Nate O’Brien Fitness Coordinator Tricia Betenson Catering Director Jill Parravano

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UPFRONT

july 2016

CONTRIBUTORS

TAKE IT

Outside!

MICHAEL M AT T I

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he Pacific Northwest has an abundance of exciting cities, interesting people, unspoiled nature, the best food and drinks, and world-class entertainment and events. But we know it also has an abundance of something else: gray, gloomy days when staying indoors feels like a much better option than partaking in all the region has to offer.

However, there is something magical that happens in this area after the Independence Day celebrations are over: we get a whole new lease on life. Our spirits begin to lift, thanks to the upcoming two months of sunny days.

There truly is nothing like summer in this part of the country.

Summer is the time to take all that effort you spent in Studio One and hit the mountain trails, or get on your bike or in your kayak. We love seeing all of you at the indoor pool, but it’s time to move things over to the Club’s outdoor pool. Or if your body can take the temperature, try a dip at Alki Beach or Lake Washington. You can bring all of that serenity and flexibility you practice in yoga class to your own patio. There is nothing like doing a sun salutation to the actual sun. And there is no better time to trade in your brown bag lunch for some time well spent at the Splash or Polaris patios.

The outdoor concert venues are too numerous to mention, but if you haven’t taken in an event at Chateau Ste. Michelle or the Gorge, you are truly missing out on a great marriage of sound and scenery.

Let’s all spend a little more time in the great PNW outdoors this summer and take in some much-needed vitamin D (please don’t forget about the sunscreen!). And know that everything the Club has to offer will be right here waiting for you when the days become gray once again and you long for the comfort of indoors.

Michael Matti is a Seattle-based travel photographer and social media influencer.

Find him on Instagram @MichaelMatti or at michaelmatti.com. SEE MICHAEL’S WORK IN “THE JOY OF KARATE” [PAGE 42].

JULI E AR NAN

Julie Arnan specializes in stories o n l i f e ’s g o o d stuff—food, wine, travel and culture. Follow her ad ve nt u r e s on Instagram @JulieArnan. SEE JULIE’S WORK IN “BEAN THERE, DONE THAT” [PAGE 48].

HALEY SHAPLEY

When she’s not on the road, Haley S haple y writes about travel, health and more from her home in

Seattle. SEE HALEY’S WORK IN “GOING COASTAL” [PAGE 46].

ANDREW SAXON

See you on the trails!

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Andrew Saxon is a photographer in the Pacific Northwest specializing in food and product photography.

SEE ANDREW’S WORK IN “PUGET PLENTY” [PAGE 25].

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CALENDAR bellevue club COMMUNITY EVENT

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BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM ARTSFAIR, JULY 29-31, 2016

Enjoy the summer weather at the 70th annual arts fair showcasing over 300 artists. For more information, visit bellevuearts.org/fair/index.html

SPECIAL EVENTS SUN

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GPX Fitness Class Sampler

Week 5 Summer Camps

Taco & Margarita Party Family Gym Night

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Water Runner

Ladies’ Tennis Night

Yoga for Golf

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Kindermusik

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Inflatable Obstacle Course

For more information about programs listed on the calendar, please visit members.bellevueclub.com.

RECREATION

AQUATICS

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MEMBER EVENTS

FITNESS

TENNIS

FOOD & BEVERAGE

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RECIPROCAL CLUB

july 2016 w r i t t e n b y k at h e r i n e c h a rt e r s

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LOCATION Within close walking distance of downtown Portland and the light-rail transit system, the MAC’s eight-level clubhouse covers 600,000 square feet on two city blocks linked by a skybridge over SW Salmon Street.

DINING The MAC offers four outstanding dining options from grab-and-go fresh fare to luxurious finedining experience. Gourmands will enjoy seasonal Northwest cuisine from executive chef Philippe Boulot, winner of the James Beard Best Chef in the Northwest award.

ATHLETICS From gymnastics to rock climbing to yoga, the MAC strongly emphasizes physical conditioning for the entire family. The athletic facilities include three pools, tennis and squash courts, fitness studios and weight rooms.

AMENITIES Take advantage of pampering Portland-style with a visit to the salon and sauna, or be productive in the Reading, Cornerstone and Centennial Lounges.

Keep in mind the dress code and technology policy apply to all members and visitors.

For more information, visit themac.com.

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BOTTLE TALK

july 2016

Wine with

MUSIC Because music goes so well with wine, we’ve compiled a list of this month’s best musical pairings.

CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE

NOVELTY HILL | JANUIK

JULY 2 An Evening with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band

WEDNESDAY WINE’D DOWN Every Wednesday in July at 5 p.m. the winery will showcase a different local act.

JULY 9 The Goo Goo Dolls with Special Guests Collective Soul and Tribe Society JULY 19, 20 Don Henley JULY 29 John Fogerty: Rollin’ on the River JULY 30 Chateau Ste. Michelle Festival of Jazz: Nellie McKay, Bobby Caldwell, Madeleine Peyroux Trio, Jonathan Butler and Gerald Albright JULY 31 Wine Country Blues Festival: Shemekia Copeland, The James Hunter Six, Mavis Staples, The Robert Cray Band ste-michelle.com

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THE WOODSMAN WORKOUT There are few things that scream Pacific Northwest like flannel shirts, hiking boots, the great outdoors and an active lifestyle. Using these themes as inspiration, personal trainer Tyler Greer designed a workout you can perform the next time you hit the trails. Raining outside?

You can still try these exercises with traditional weights for a great strength-training session.

Tyler suggests three rounds of the following circuit.

p ho t o gr a p h y b y a n dr e w s a xon

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BACK SQUAT WITH LOG*

Place a tree limb of an appropriate weight for your fitness level on your shoulders (not neck), and wrap your hands around the backside of the branch. Stand tall and drop into a sitting position as you maintain stability. Drive through your feet and hips to return to a standing position.

Complete six to eight reps if you’re using a challenging weight; complete 10 to 15 reps if you’re using a lighter limb.

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BEAR CRAWL

Get on all fours and bend your knees, keeping them off the ground but as close to 90 degrees as possible. Keep your back flat with hips and shoulders parallel to the ground. Travel forward moving your opposite arm and foot simultaneously. Move 50 feet forward and then backward.

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ONE-LEG LUNGE WITH LOG

Place the log on one shoulder, wrapping your arm around the limb from the outside. Stagger the legs, placing the foot on the same side as the log forward. Keeping the hips stable in between the legs, descend until both knees reach a 90-degree angle. Make sure your spine is straight and head is up as you press up, engaging through the feet. Complete 10 reps on one side, then the other. For a variation, travel forward performing walking lunges.

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ASYMMETRICAL ROCK PUSH-UP

Assume the traditional plank position, but place one hand on a rock that is a few inches high.

Keeping the glutes tight, pelvis tucked and toes directly under the heels, dip down until your elbows are at an approximately 90-degree bend.

Push through your chest and shoulders to come out. Do one rep and then switch arms, completing 10 on each side.

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LOG ROW

With your back flat, knees bent and shoulders down, assume a hinged-forward position. Grasp the log using an underhand grip and start the movement with your arms extended straight.

Engage through the core and shoulders and raise the log toward you. Complete 10 to 15 reps.

#6.

FRONT ROCK SQUATS*

Hold a rock of an appropriate weight for your fitness level at torso height. Keeping your spine straight and feet shoulder width apart, drop down as if you are sitting on something. Squeeze the glutes and fire the core when coming out of the squat. Complete six to eight reps if you’re using a challenging weight; 10 to 15 reps if you’re using a lighter rock. For a variation, at the top of the squat, you can either toss the rock to a hiking partner or press it overhead.

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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONING OUTDOORS To add intensity to the workout, Greer suggests adding hill sprints, inclined squat jumps or tree branch pull-ups. *Please respect the natural environment when choosing rocks and logs. Do not disturb or harm living trees or plants, and be sure to return items back to their original place.

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DINING FEATURE

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YO U R G U I D E TO EASTSIDE FA R M E R S M A R K E T S w r i t t e n b y k at i e v i nc e n t p ho t o gr a p h y b y a n dr e w s a xon

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Nestled between the Oly mpics a nd the Cascades, the Western Reg iona l Climate Center estimates that the Puget Sound breadbasket averages around 822 hours of measurable rain per year! This abundance of water makes for bushels of the freshest, most nutritious groceries around. So channel your inner European, stretch your legs and get to know the humans that whispered sweet nothings to your dinner fixings. You can even picnic with a freshly baked baguette and bottle of local vintage, if that’s your style.

WHERE IT RAINS, PRODUCE POURS.

With over 15 unique farmers markets on the Eastside alone, fresh food and community are available six days a week. To add pizza zz a nd build a f un atmosphere, some markets have added activities such as cooking demonstrations and contests as well as crafts and special themes. Others have invited eccentric food trucks, gluten-free treats and unusual vendors into the fold, like wild foragers or goose and quail egg producers. Two exceptional events are forging new paths as institutional markets, one restaurant and one shopping mall, directly advocating for local farmers and artisans by spotlighting their products.

WHY FARMERS MARKETS?

While we are fortunate to have supermarkets nearby that source local, ethical and organic whenever possible, it is institutionally impossible for them to support the many small farmers that cannot fulfill a large enough order by themselves to reliably provide for the supermarket’s needs for year-round availability and stable pricing. This poses an exceptional challenge for newer or small-scale farmers to get their foot in the door and make ends meet. When you buy at a farmers market, no middleman takes a cut and your money goes directly to the farmers, funding their overhead costs and basic human needs in a way that is empowering and builds relationships.

Buying local also cuts down on the vast carbon footprint of shipping refrigerated produce from California or even eastern Washington. And seeing that nearly all growers use organic or sustainable practices, the healthy soil they’re building actually sequesters carbon from the atmosphere and mitigates our own carbon footprint in the concrete jungle.

Shopping at farmers markets is the least we can do!

Lastly, and more immediately, the food you buy is more nutrient dense and delicious the less time it takes to travel from vine to mouth.

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Apricots, artichokes, basil, beans, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, dill, eggplant, fennel, gooseberries, loganberries, marionberries, mint, nectarines, peaches, peppers, plums, raspberries, rhubarb, stevia, strawberries, summer squash, tarragon, tomatillos, tomatoes, zucchini EARLY FALL

Apples, artichokes, basil, beans, beets, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cilantro, cucumbers, daikon radish, dill, fennel, greens, kiwi, melons, mint, onions, parsley, peaches, potatoes, pumpkins, stevia, sunchokes, sweet potatoes, tarragon, tomatillos, tomatoes, turnips, winter squash

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marketplace BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 3–7 p.m. until Oct. 27 1717 Bellevue Way NE ••• BOTHELL FARMERS MARKET Fridays, noon–6 p.m. until Sept. 30 23718 Bothell Everett Highway You can’t get more country than Country Village with its resident flocks of chickens and ducks, a community garden, and plenty of eclectic and vintage stores. Face painting is available for kids and you can sample herbal medicine from Julia’s Good Medicine, infused oils and vinegars, jerky, preserves, locally roasted coffee, and fish and chips.

••• CARNATION FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 3–7 p.m. until Nov. 22 Stossel Ave NE & W Bird St Thirty minutes from Bellevue, this market offers a chance for nourishing a midweek escape to purchase food grown directly in the valley. Buy produce from SnoValley Tilth’s Experience Farming Project, a new-farmer incubator program. Try made-from-scratch ice cream and bona fide goose eggs!

JUANITA FARMERS MARKET Fridays, 3–7 p.m. until Sept. 30 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland Prime for a relaxing weekend with a Friday night at Juanita Beach Park, complete with loads of parking, live entertainment and large playground.

Stop by for themes like Health Fair Day (Aug. 26) and Harvest Festival (Sept. 30).

••• KIRKLAND FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays, 2–7pm until Sept. 28 25 E Lakeshore Drive ••• LITTLE BROTHER’S FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 10am–3pm until Oct. 15 450 Central Way, Kirkland Assembled by the folks at DERU Market, this chef-curated weekly event highlights their favorite local producers with the goal of creating an even deeper relationship between customers and the plate. Highlighted are a few farms from Snoqualmie Valley, produce from Steel Wheel Farm and dairy from Cherry Valley Dairy.

••• MERCER ISLAND FARMERS MARKET Sundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. until Oct. 9 7700 SE 32nd St ••• REDMOND SATURDAY MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. until Oct. 29 7730 Leary Way NE

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CROSSROADS FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, noon–6 p.m. until Sept. 27 15600 NE 8th St

RENTON FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 3–7 p.m. until Sept. 27 233 Burnett Ave S

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DUVALL FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 3–7 p.m. until Oct. 13 Brown Ave between NE Richardson & NE Ring On the north end of the Snoqualmie Valley, this historic farming town has the most local sourcing of all: flower bouquets from Carnation, honey from Monroe, meats from Snohomish, wool from Duvall and more! Also find produce, dairy products, wine, baked goods and natural pet food.

SAMMAMISH FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays, 4–8 p.m. until Sept. 21 801 228th Ave SE

••• ISSAQUAH FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. until Sept. 24 1730 10th Ave NW Outside the quaint gardens of Pickering Barn, shoppers can peruse over 100 vendor stalls weekly, offering teas and countless prepared foods to artisan crafts and apparel and more.

Three plant nurseries and five wineries are present to indulge your gardening and wine-tasting needs!

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Members Richard and Elizabeth Leider open the doors to Canyon River Ranch, a haven for trout fishing, bird hunting, hiking and nearly every other outdoor activity you can imagine.

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took Richard Leider and his partners three months just to muster the courage to propose buying Red’s Fly Shop and the surrounding recreational property. After all, the Yakima River Canyon, the site of the property and its owners were iconic in the Pacific Northwest.

But persistent in their desire to own recreational property and their vision of expanding the area to become a world-class fishing, hunting, rafting and outdoor destination, Richard and his partners, including Anthony Robins and Steve Joyce, opened talks with then owners Sharon Larsen (who goes

by Marlene) and Loman Blankenship (who went by Red).

“They weren’t really keen on selling,” Richard says. "The funny story is we were in their kitchen, and we said, ‘Well, if you are ever interested in selling we’d really be interested.’ At which point Marlene, who was the matriarch of the property, got up from the table, walked over to the refrigerator, got a huge manila envelope and plopped it on the table, from which dozens of cards spilled out. She said, ‘Put your card in, and we will give you a call when we’re ready to sell.’ ”

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the time the property was a combination of manufactured homes, two small cabins for rent, a trailer park, 60 or so campsites and, of course, Red’s Fly Shop. But more than the existing infrastructure, Richard and his partners were drawn to the location, the natural environment, the history of the land and the prospect of developing a recreational area to enjoy it all.

“There are 300 days of sunshine, an easy drive year-round with no ferry, there’s a water component, and on top of all that I enjoy fly fishing and bird hunting,” Richard says. “The hiking is also great; the property is surrounded by public lands, and you can see the Milky Way at night, which is a real treat for those who live in a well-lit populated area.”

In 2001, Richard, who is the founding principal of Trinity Real Estate, and his partners got the call they had been waiting for. Marlene and Red were thinking about retirement and thought the group would be good stewards of the land. Richard says they didn’t hesitate and bought the property in early 2002. They immediately began planning and researching the nature of the sensitive landscape on which they would build Canyon River Ranch.

Beginning in 2009, the property was transformed and the lodge opened with 60 suite units available for fractional ownership or rent, followed by a restaurant and a whole host of new recreation opportunities. “We’ve added things over time,” Richard says. “It’s the ultimate outdoorsy sportsman location, with bike riding, horseback riding and a sporting clays course.”

The property also includes a few residential homes. And, early this summer, phase two of the property, with 11 cabin lots, will open. It is the last phase of the development, as privacy is a top priority for the community.

Richard says the development of the ranch has been rewarding, but ultimately, it’s the memories he created with his wife, Elizabeth, and children, Alex, 26, Trevor, 24, Danielle, 22, and Christian, 20, that really stand out.

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“It’s always fun,” Elizabeth says. “It’s such a good feeling when you head over the pass and your blood pressure drops and the pace changes. You get there and kick your feet up and go out and do all the fun stuff knowing all the kids enjoy those things as well.”

“I agree it’s mostly about relaxing. It’s the combination of hiking in the hills and through the creek bottoms, which is fairly physical. You’re out in the fresh air and sunshine hiking, and then you come back and relax and sit in the hot tub,” Richard says.

The Leiders say some of their best memories are fishing or hunting trips with family or friends. “There’s something about hunting along the ridgeline, with a little dusting of snow and clear blue skies. You feel like you’re the only one out there,” Richard says.

Aside from the year-round outdoor activities, the property also houses a small vineyard that produces enough wine for owners and guests to enjoy. They also get to take part in the harvest, which the Leiders agree is always a great time. Jazz concerts, wine dinners and other social gatherings round out the special events at Canyon River Ranch.

“The concerts are on small scale, very intimate. And the cliffs make a very nice backdrop,” Richard says. “It’s nice to be active and have lots of other fun things going on as well.”

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PNW A drive through Stevens Pass to Suncadia’s stunning private community Tumble Creek leads you to a quintessential Pacific Northwest log cabin set amongst a playground for those who enjoy the outdoors and the good life.

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THE WOOD A true log cabin with over 100 trees imported from British Columbia, the entire house is built of wood featuring stone accents. The home includes hickory wood flooring, tongue-andgroove pine walls and cedar wood embellishments.

“The only drywall is in a little utility closet in the garage, but even the garage is all logs.” —owner THE WATER One of the most distinctive features on the property is a 30,000-gallon rock pool complete with a waterfall and private stream. Next to the pool is a hot tub perfect for cool nights.

THE VIEW The house sits on the 12th hole of Tumble Creek Club’s golf course, but residents and guests also enjoy a view of the expansive mountain and emerald forested landscape. Within a short distance, there is access to fishing, skiing, hiking, golfing, swimming, dining and more.

“There is one big master side of the house and three guest suites on the other side. So people can visit and we all can have total privacy and enjoy the golf and the whole Suncadia resort!” —owner

BY THE NUMBERS 4 bedroom suites 5.5 baths 7,784 square feet 1-acre lot 4-car garage

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THE TOYS Inside the house is a gun range, a home theater and golf simulator, a workout room, full outdoor kitchen, billiard room and a range of different spa tubs, among other unique rooms and fixtures.

Finishing touches include radiant floor heating, custom wood and metal carvings, and an audio system.

“There are very few nails in the whole house, in fact, it’s put together like a huge Lincoln Log set!” —owner

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Reflections magazine: How long have you been training in karate, and how did you first get into it?

James Penor Kyoshi: Forty-three years, and I got into it when Bruce Lee’s popularity took off.

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JPK: Teaching others. Many of my students have won numerous championships on local, national and worldwide levels. Some of the parents of my blackbelt students have commented that the child’s discipline of hard work to achieve goals has set the foundation for adult life. I have kept in touch with many of the black belts.

As for my own accomplishments, in 1994 I was an International Karate Association (IKA) World Cup bronze medalist. In 2011 I received IKA World Cup gold medals in the weapons and kata divisions.

RM: What level belt are you, and what did it take to achieve that status?

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"There is an aspect of martial arts in every sport."

RM: What are the most common misconceptions about karate that drive you crazy?

JPK: That a black belt’s hands must be registered as a weapon. Also that it’s about fighting. Like many things, it has a different perception among the general public.

RM: What advice do you have for those interested in trying karate?

JPK: It is all about training the mind, connecting the mind to the physical. Be ready to try new techniques and train with an open mind. Visit a dojo or two, see how the class is run and watch the students to see how they are working. Make sure you like the instructor and his or her style of instruction. Also, one thing I think is interesting is that karate training will enhance your skills in any other physical activity you are involved in (baseball, football, tennis, boxing, golf, etc.). There is an aspect of martial arts in every sport.

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SPEAK LIKE A SENSEI Karate vocabulary for beginners

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specialty beverages from a thriving wine industry to craft beer nirvana, but coffee still wins the prize as the PNW’s iconic brew.

Throughout the last millennium, this humble little seed has worked its way from the Ethiopian highlands near Kaffa into your daily latte, with a few thousand stops in between.

The allure of coffee is multifaceted. The aroma alone is often the catalyst for leaving a warm bed. It is hot and soothing, great for warming chilly hands around the mug and the body from the inside out. And let’s not forget about the lifesaving power of caffeine.

But why is Seattle synonymous with coffee? The answer requires another S word—Starbucks.

The era “before Starbucks” (er, B.S.?) is generally referred to as the First Wave of coffee, represented by the mass-produced, preground coffee in a can like the fictitious Juan Valdez and his burro on a tin of Colombian popularized during the early 1960s. In 1966, Dutch American Alfred Peet opened Peet’s Coffee in Berkeley, California, selling strong, freshly roasted beans. Five years later, Peet demonstrated his roasting techniques to the lads who started a little company in Pike Place Market called Starbucks. Throughout the 1970s, Starbucks only sold beans; it didn’t brew beverages yet.

It wasn’t until the mid-1980s that Starbucks began selling espresso-based beverages in a coffeehouse setting. This represents the beginning of the Second Wave, featuring the concept of a “third place” fostering community over a cup of coffee. It could be argued that Starbucks has done more for the popularization of the Italian language than Dante.

Philip Meech, owner of Caffè Lusso and industry veteran since the mid-1990s, gives Starbucks’ owners big props for how they run the retail coffee business. “There are so many things they are doing right,” he says, including giving customers exactly the kind of experience they want from paint colors to music. Meech quotes Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz’s famous line: “We are not in the coffee business serving people; we are in the people business serving coffee.”

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During Starbucks’ rise to world domination (currently, more than 23,000 stores in 71 countries), our PNW palates became more refined. Trends came and went (e.g., flavored coffees, ultra-sweet caramel macchiatos), independent coffee shops sprung up and local roasters wooed customers through smaller batch methods.

The early 2000s formed the Third Wave in American coffee culture, a generation less concerned with the coffeehouse and more concerned with the coffee itself. Meech says, “We are trying to get people to stop drinking coffee and start tasting coffee.”

Everything from sourcing and the social impact of coffee farming on growers to roasting techniques to brewing methods has been analyzed under a microscope, so to speak. Free Trade, hailed as the answer to unfair low wages for growers and pickers, rarely benefits individual workers because it works only with co-ops of growers and still processes through many levels of middlemen and their palms to grease.

Local coffee companies such as Caffè Lusso Coffee Roasters, Rococo Coffee Roasting, Zoka Coffee Roasting Co. and Mercurys Coffee Co. now rely more on direct trade—as in, directly flying to a coffee growing region and directly meeting farmers face-to-face. Zoka’s owner Jeff Babcock coined it “Family Direct Trade.” This method ensures that the coffee is being grown to organic or sustainable standards and that the farmers and workers are actually receiving the money for their labors. As a result, the coffee bean quality is generally better.

Another hallmark of the early Third Wave was the dark roast, further distancing West Coast from East Coast coffee culture. This bold, often bitter, brew perfectly characterized the PNW tough, lumberjack roots—a darker roast for a darker corner of the country. Roasters like Meech have resisted dark roasts, claiming his beans are always roasted “to the point of nuance.” In other words, each batch is roasted as long as it needs to be.

Current trends, like single origin coffees have made huge inroads lately. Just like vineyard-specific wines, single origin coffees are usually high-quality but low yield, hence the elevated price tag. And many modern coffee consumers have traded in their Bunn or Mr. Coffee automatic brewers for manual French presses and Chemex pour-over devices.

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No doubt, every card-carrying PNWer has heard about cold brew by now, a hot trend, its name notwithstanding. But the newest buzzword in the coffee community is the so-called white or Scandinavian coffee—an ultra-light roast that supposedly contains more caffeine; purists will say it needs to be consumed with no milk or sugar (i.e., drink your white coffee black).

Craig Kerrick, who works with Kirkland-based Rococo Coffee Roasting, says, “The goal is the effect, not the taste . . . I think it is a macho thing for some people. I think ‘white coffee’ is a fad.”

Though a trend less obvious to consumers, Philip Hand of Mercurys Coffee Co. points out the importance of developing new cultivars to combat la roya, or “coffee rust disease,” ravaging Central American coffee farms. This fungus has ruined as much as 40 percent of the crop and can be compared to damage phylloxera causes to wine grape vines.

Some argue that we are already entering a Fourth Wave, though what might define it remains elusive.

Kerrick says, “I will be happy when I see more people get the first three waves right.” Meech echoes this sentiment saying, “In 20 years, we will be where the Italians were 50 years ago,” which could mean coffee shops trading in expensive electronic espresso machines for low-tech Italian-made Bosco lever systems. Sometimes simpler is better.

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“Community is the fuel that drives Zoka Coffee.”

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T R AV E L F E AT U R E

COASTAL A trip down Washington’s wild coast w r itten by h a ley sh a pley

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The Washington coast may not be as posh as Southern California’s or as accessible as Oregon’s, but it’s every bit as beautiful as the rest of the Pacific Ocean stretch. From north to south, here are just a few of the highlights.

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CAPE FLATTERY

The most northwestern point of the continental United States, Cape Flattery is as rugged and stunning as it gets— out here, you might just feel like you’re standing at the edge of the world. It’s a 1.5-mile round-trip hike to get to Cape Flattery, and you’ll need a $10 Makah Recreation Pass, which can be purchased at various locations around Neah Bay, including the Makah Museum. The hike begins in a dramatic forest of Sitka spruce and ends at a viewing platform overlooking where the Strait of Juan de Fuca meets the Pacific Ocean. Among the crashing waters, caves, sea stacks and wind-swept trees, you might spot otters, puffins, oystercatchers or even orca whales passing by.

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SEABROOK

Established in 2004, Seabrook is one of the newer communities in Washington, and also one of the most idyllic. It was founded on the principles of New Urbanism, which means it’s eco-conscious and pedestrian-friendly. Here, the picturesque houses are close together, the porches ample and the amenities all within a five-minute stroll. Cars get parked and traded in for bicycles with wide handlebars, dogs run around wagging their tails, and a path to the beach through an enchanted forest is flanked with a kitschy gnome village. The vacation cottages work particularly well for multigenerational getaways, although there are houses of all sizes available. Over the past dozen years, the village has added a bakery, a painting studio, a pet shop, a spa, an indoor swimming pool and more.

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OCEAN SHORES

If you grew up in Washington, you’ve almost certainly been to Ocean Shores, the state’s classic beach destination that’s also a birding hot spot.

In contrast to Seabrook, Ocean Shores was developed when Americans were enamored with car culture, so it can be a bit spread out but still has plenty of charms. Enjoy the midcentury, oldfashioned-fun vibe by grabbing a toppings-heavy pie to share at Red Genie Pizza, challenging your kids to a go-kart race at BJ’s Family Fun Center and grabbing handfuls of saltwater taffy at Murphy’s Homemade Ice Cream & Candy. Out on the beach, you can build sand castles, fly kites, ride horses or just sit back with a good book.

LONG BEACH PENINSULA

A mix of quirky attractions, scenic beauty and delectable cuisine, the Long Beach Peninsula is one of the coast’s must-visit spots. The little towns that dot the area feature plenty of things you’ve probably never seen before, like the world’s largest frying pan (or so it claims), the World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame (yes, there’s a kite hall of fame) and Jake the Alligator Man (he has the upper body of a human and the lower body of an alligator) at Marsh’s Free Museum. And while you probably have seen sand and surf before, it doesn’t make the 28 miles of shoreline here any less magical. Spend the night at Shelburne Inn in Seaview, a classic B&B that’s 120 this year, making it the oldest continuously operating hotel in the state, or at Adrift Hotel, a modern spot in Long Beach with an urban-industrial feel. For sustenance, you can always go clamming and cook up your finds. If you’re not so entrepreneurial, eat a salmon scramble or blueberry waffle breakfast at 42nd Street Café & Bistro, a sandwich and cup of clam chowder for lunch at the tiny Great Day Café, and a dinner of pan-fried oysters or the bouillabaisse, served with fresh halibut, scallops, prawns, calamari and little neck clams, at cozy Nanci & Jimella’s Cafe & Cocktails. bellevue club july 2016 | 57

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Bellevue Club Mother-Son Magic Workshop MOTHERS AND SONS ENJOYED A MAGICAL EVENING WITH MAGICIAN XARARY.

THE SONS LEARNED A MAGIC TRICK AND THE MOMS SIPPED WINE FROM JACKSON FAMILY ESTATES.

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PARTY-GOERS ENJOYED FRESH JUICE MARGARITAS AND BEERS IN SPLASH.

WITH LIVE MUSIC ON THE DECK, EVERYONE DANCED THE EVENING AWAY.

THE TACOS WERE A HUGE HIT, AND GUESTS ORDERED THEM BY THE DOZEN.

ROUND 2

Did you miss out on the fun? We are doing it again! Stop by Splash for round two of the Taco & Margarita Party on Friday July 22 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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photography by andrew saxon

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BRAIN TRAINING july 2016

Working out your brain is just as important as working out your biceps, so consider this your monthly dose of cognitive strength training.

SUDOKU INSTRUCTIONS: Fill the grid so that every column, every row and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1-9.

EASY

MODERATE

*SOLVED PUZZLES: Flip the magazine upside down to view the solved puzzles.

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