Boulevard Magazine, Central Island Edition, FALL 2020

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CENTR AL ISL AND LIFE AT ITS FINEST

STEP INTO

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SHOW-STOPPER SALADS Highlighting the sunshine’s bounty

WEST COAST WONDERFUL Renovation transforms a Mill Bay beauty

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52 FEATURES

Photo by Tony Colangelo The Mill Bay home of Leah and Scott Mihalchan, beautifully renovated by David Coulson of David Coulson Design Ltd. HOT PROPERTIES

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Renovation transforms a beautiful Mill Bay home

One man’s dream

creates world-renowned experience

By Angela Cowan

WONDERFUL

On the Cover

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28 WEST COAST

42 FEMININITY

RECLAIMED

52 SHOW-STOPPER SALADS

Reclamation Designs

Highlighting the best of the sunshine’s bounty

By Lia Crowe

By Ellie Shortt

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By Lia Crowe

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DEPARTMENTS

18 WHOLE WELLNESS

62 TRAVEL

Community, healing and

Finding Nimmo

By Suzanne Morphet

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CONTRIBUTORS

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EDITOR

inclusion

Lockdown lessons

By Kaisha Scofield

10 LIFE.STYLE.ETC.

22 GOOD TASTE

Danielle Lagah

George Royal Gates:

By Katherine Suna

Farm Table Inn

By Susan Lundy

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DESIGN NOTES

The office

25 IN STUDIO

By Janice Jefferson

Ellen Lyons

By Don Denton

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WEEKENDER

Sensational Sooke

By Susan Lundy

38 BUSINESS CLASS

Custom-made for success Jason and Ann-Marie Fifield

By Sandra Jones

68 SECRETS AND LIVES

Joe Bembridge

By Angela Cowan

70 NARRATIVE

The Haida return

By Bruce Cameron

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BEHIND THE STORY

By Lia Crowe

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contributors “When my visit to Alert Bay in

BRUCE CAMERON WRITER

The Haida return

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2012 coincided with a commemorative visit by the Haida and a ceremonial potlatch, punctuated by drumming and singing, I was humbled and intimidated by the sheer power of the recollections. For centuries, Alert Bay has been the home of the Kwakwaka’wakw or Kwakiutl peoples, whose carvings reflect the awe and respect with which they see their place in the natural world. Yet it was the tragic and inspiring story of the Haida seeking refuge from a smallpox epidemic 150 years earlier, fleeing north back to their villages on Haida Gwaii, that seemed most poignant to recount during these COVID times.” Bruce is a pollster, drummer and writer who has lived in Toronto and Calgary, and who now feels at home on the West Coast.

“I was impressed and surprised

SANDRA JONES WRITER

Custom-made for success

when I walked away from my interview with Jason and Ann-Marie Fifield of Heronwood Custom Cabinetry. Impressed, because like many young entrepreneurs, their path wasn’t an easy one. However, by staying open to advice from mentors, using their own creativity and drive, they’ve carved out a growing business. The surprise came from understanding that the key to their success wasn’t a modern technology-centric twist, but a focus on old-world craftsmanship and personalized service.” Sandra Jones is a writer, marketing consultant and recent Prairie transplant to Fairwinds in Nanoose Bay.

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“I’m an unapologetic salad lover,

ELLIE SHORTT WRITER

Show-stopper salads

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so when brainstorming summery food features, my heart just kept coming back to big bowls of vibrant colour in what is arguably the most salad-y season of all. While the topic of ‘summer salads’ is nothing new or particularly clever, there are countless flavour combinations that offer endless ways to showcase the bounty of fresh seasonal eating, something I’m also particularly passionate about. So without really trying to reinvent the wheel, I put together three of my personal at-home favourites with the hope that you too might become a salad lover if you’re not already.” Ellie is a writer, recipe developer, certified nutritionist and regular contributor to Boulevard.

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Lockdown lessons — sort of

Once on a trip home from Milan, Italy, we sat in a plane on the tarmac for three hours, unsure of when it would take off. That’s how I feel right now: we’ve collectively bounced out of the COVID Twilight Zone and into this strange “time out” period that seems a bit like we’re all grounded at the airport, unsure of when the flight will resume.

Should I book that appointment for November? Plan that weekend getaway for mid-October? Should we be looking at Christmas flights for our US-based kids?

It’s been a fascinating ride, providing all sorts of fodder for discussion and analysis (a writer’s dream). Where to start? One popular topic of conversation these days is “what I learned in the lockdown.”

I’m not going to lie, there were parts of the lockdown that I loved.

For the first time in many, many years, my brain felt uncluttered. I’d wake up each day with typical morning urgency—“What do I have to do today?”—and then sink back into the pillows: “Well, nothing really.”

So here are a few things I learned in lockdown, or at least thought I did.

I can live without hockey: As avid hockey fans with two teams (I’ll apologize here for my Maple Leafs-loving husband’s poor taste in teams), we spend a lot of time watching and talking hockey. I’m also big on hockey pools and stats and hockey news, so add in time spent googling “Canuck news” and it all starts to fill up your brain.

We actually agreed during lockdown that it was a bit of a relief not to have any spring hockey angst.

The need for a haircut reaches critical mass: Having missed my every-two-months visit to the salon by about five days, I reached hair crisis mode one month into lockdown and undertook a disastrous bangs-cutting session. But what do you know? The bangs sort of grew into their new look and the rest of the hair followed.

I liked my COVID hair. (My husband? That’s another story. Even a ball cap couldn’t hide the COVID calamity that sprang from his head.) When I finally went for a haircut, my stylist admitted she was struck by how many of her clients had grown into their COVID hair.

My husband is LOUD on the phone. While my husband and I have both worked from home for years, the landline has never been a big part of our day. I recall him once complaining that my elder daughter was a bit loud on the phone. Well, holy Hannah! Loud?

You want to hear loud? Call my husband. And worse? He paces… he walks and talks, forcing me to scuttle from room to room to avoid the mayhem.

We spend a lot of money going out. One striking aspect of lockdown was our bank account. Yes, there was less going in … but man oh man, with restaurants and bars shut down, there was a lot less flooding out.

I also discovered that while lockdown might be an introvert’s happy place, a multi-participant Zoom meeting is not. (There’s no hiding from 30 sets of eyes zooming in as you speak.) Finally, I learned that I love the idea of gardening much better than the action; and that even with all the time in the world, I’m still not into baking.

So here we are now in this strange “in-between time,” reviewing the lessons we thought we learned in lockdown, wondering what the next months hold—and whether this plane is ever going to leave the tarmac. But, no matter. Hockey is back, so I’ll just google “Canucks news” while I wait.

Susan Lundy Editor

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STYLE INSPIRATIONS & LIFE

Visiting Danielle at her home in Nanoose Bay is a huge treat. The house itself, the way it’s situated on the land, the garden and the interior decor all combine to create a living piece of art.

The home has a beautifully pleasing colour palette of mostly black and cream, accented by organic textures. The windows and doorways are arched and there are incredible vignettes made up of gorgeous objects, including taxidermy animals in every corner. Although the aesthetic is very clean, there is a treat for the eye in every direction.

Entering Danielle’s home is like walking into a beautiful fairytale; it’s inviting, intriguing and completely captivating. And yes, I am captivated, but even more, I’m inspired by the woman behind it, as Danielle and I meet for a coffee to discuss life, style and where they intersect.

“I would describe my style as eclectic and sometimes a bit dramatic. I love the design tension created by mixing styles: fussy with simple, antique with modern.”

Danielle worked as a wholesale buyer and designer both in Canada and overseas before opening up her own shops in Coombs.

“As a buyer, I totally love the thrill of the hunt, finding those truly unusual and captivating pieces that I know my customers will get super excited about. I also love building displays. I spend hours climbing on tables layering colour combos together at the shops. I grew up learning the art of decorating and creative display from my entrepreneur mama.”

Outside of work, Danielle is passionate about home, family and friends.

“I love living in Nanoose; I think it allows me to have a better work/life balance and I love antiquing.”

Asked what good style is to her, she says, “For me it’s authentic, personal expression.”

And the best life lesson recently learned?

“To stop overthinking EVERYTHING!”

Style icon: My mom.

Favourite artist: Frida Kahlo, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Piece of art: Caravaggio’s Medusa.

Favourite fashion designer or brand: Ralph Lauren forever, but currently channeling Alessandro Michele.

Favourite musician: Nina Simone.

Era of time that inspires your style: Late 1800s, 1920s.

Film or TV show that inspires your style or that you just love the style of: Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.

Favourite cocktail or wine: French 75.

Album on current rotation: Everything by Kota the Friend.

Favourite flower: White peonies.

Favourite city to visit: New York.

Favourite place in the whole world: Venice.

One thing that consistently lifts your spirits during these hard times: My family and friends: they are the absolute best.

FASHION & BEAUTY Uniform: Peasant dresses and kimonos.

All-time favourite piece: Vintage Belstaff aviator jacket.

Currently coveting: Nagini ring from Fiat Lux. Favourite pair of shoes: Frye Cavalry Boots in cognac.

Favourite day-bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton backpack.

Favourite work tool: Caffeine.

Favourite jewellery piece or designer: Necklace made from my daughter’s front baby tooth capped in gold.

Fashion obsession: Puff sleeves (just like Anne of Green Gables).

Accessory you spend the most money on: Handbags.

Necessary indulgence for either fashion or beauty: Sleep.

Moisturizer: Glossier futuredew.

Scent: Pirette. We carry it at the shops and I am obsessed. It smells like the best day at the beach.

Must-have hair product: H’suan Wen Hua from Lush.

Beauty secret: Don’t wash your face too much.

One thing that has been torture to live without during the COVID-19 pandemic: Hugs!

READING MATERIAL What do you read online for style?

Who What Wear, edelkoort.com.

Fave print magazine: Cote Sud, British Vogue.

Fave style blog: Goop.

Coffee table book/photography book: John Derian Picture Book.

Last great read: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell

by Susanna Clarke.

Book currently reading: Dune by Frank Herbert.

Favourite book of all time: The Collected Works of Billy the Kid by Michael Ondaatje.

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design notes

The Office

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By Janice Jefferson

Now is the time to talk home office as it has become more relevant than ever before. Carving out a calm, secluded space within your home isn’t easy. But adding a few stylish and useful items will help you dig deep to stay focused at home, either in solitude or surrounded by loved ones.

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1. Farrow & Ball Helleborus BP5603, $295/roll, Bespoke Design 2. Farrow & Ball Red Earth No.64 Estate Emulsion, $110/gallon, Bespoke Design 3. Phare table lamp, $219, Monarch Furnishings 4. Zoe desk, $1,149, Monarch Furnishings 5. Herman Miller Cosm chair in glacier, Monk Office 6. UBI Mobile Bag Catch, Monk Office 7. Pen holder, Monk Office 8. EQ3 trivia desk, $499, StudioYdesign 9. MacAusland’s Woollen Mills lap blanket, $98, Smoking Lily 10. Herman Miller molded plywood screen, Monks Office 11. Anglepoise Type 75 Paul Smith Edition mini desk lamp, $313, Gabriel Ross 12. Nixon office chair, $429, EQ3 at StudioYdesign 13. Vagabond Erin slide, $120, Footloose Shoes

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sensational sooke Sights and scents of the sea at SookePoint and beyond WORDS SUSAN LUNDY

eat.

Sooke is home to a number of excellent restaurants that feature West Coast cuisine and fresh seafood. Wild Mountain is a slow food restaurant serving local Canadian cuisine, overlooking Sooke Harbour.

Route 14, located in downtown Sooke, offers fine food, music and a rustic atmosphere. Hara Sushi serves traditional and non-traditional dishes, fresh and flavourful food and an authentic Japanese experience.

Stickleback West Coast Eatery has a natural cedar bar, a stunning mural of Sombrio Beach and a popular patio.

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Experience the ocean in all its forms. Sooke offers a number of ocean adventures from kayaking to whale watching, sailing, boat tours and shoreline excursions. Fishing charters are extremely popular and there’s an abundance of opportunities to snag halibut, salmon and cod.

Ocean views are also abundant: climb Mount Maguire in East Sooke Park for spectacular views to the Olympic Peninsula, or drive along the coast to Port Renfrew, stopping to watch surfers at the tiny seaside community of Jordan River.

Hike! Sooke has dozens of trails. In East Sooke Regional Park, a petroglyph near the Aylard Farms trailhead and abandoned mines inside the park offer glimpses of local history and numerous easy to moderate walking trails. Mount Empress, accessed from Sooke Potholes via Mary Vine and Todd Creek trails, is a 12.6-kilometre, out-andback trail considered “difficult.”

The Roche Cove Regional Park Loop is a 7.7-kilometre loop trail, and hikes at Sandcut, Mystic, Sombrio, French and China beaches await discovery about 30 minutes down the highway towards Port Renfrew.

The two-bedroom SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort suites are 1,014 to 1,340 square feet, sleep up to six, and offer private decks or patios, gourmet kitchens and amenities that range from soaker bathtubs to washer/dryer units. Every suite features a massive, glasswall system opening to the view. In addition to being rental suites, the cottages are available to buy and live in or rent out.

SookePoint is managed by True Key Hotels & Resorts, which also runs Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina in downtown Sooke, plus a number of other properties around BC.

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itting in comfortable armchairs with the floorto-ceiling glass walls wide open, a gentle breeze blows through the suite. In front of us sits the deck—shaped like the bow of a boat—just five metres above the sea, and a wide swath of glistening ocean and distant views of the US Olympic Peninsula spreads before us.

The effect is mesmerizing and the sense of being on a boat is so strong, we almost expect to feel motion.

From the moment we stepped into our two-bedroom suite at SookePoint Ocean Cottages & Surfside Yacht Suites, we were enveloped by a sense of the sea. Everything here is designed to draw your eye to the expanse of blue just outside.

And with all the comforts of home and more—king bed, soaker bathtub, gourmet kitchen—at our fingertips, plus a nearby pebble beach and 3,600 acres of wilderness and hiking trails, there is no reason to leave the area during our two-day stay. SookePoint, perched at the edge of a solid, end-of-theroad rock peninsula in East Sooke—a short drive from Victoria

or a longer trip via Duncan along the Pacific Marine Circle Route—is the perfect spot to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Today’s foray to the coast started in the same way all our trips to Sooke and beyond begin: with a stop at the landmark 17 Mile Pub. This historical watering hole originated in 1894 as the British Ensign Hotel—“a regular stopping point for stagecoaches travelling to Sooke, as well as ‘a quiet retreat for those unmarried, who require a little privacy.’” It once housed the area’s only telephone. These days, it’s a charming pub, full of character and excellent pub fare. (It’s also right next door to Adrena LINE Zipline Adentures, a super-fun way to learn about the area while zipping through the trees.)

Sitting on the patio at the pub, sipping a pint of brew, we feel the urgency of the city ebbing away. The turn-off to SookePoint, Gillespie Road, is just down the highway from the pub, but we recommend stocking up on groceries or picking up takeout in downtown Sooke before embarking on

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the long and winding road to the point. Once there, you won’t want to leave.

Sooke is worth a visit in itself; be sure to check out the Sooke Potholes or any number of hiking trails in the area.

There is ample opportunity for a booze tour as well, with three breweries—Sooke Oceanside Brewery, Bad Dog Brewing Company, Sooke Brewing Company—plus Tugwell Honey Farm & Meadery and the world-renowned Sheringham Distillery. (If they haven’t sold out, pick up a bottle of Sheringham’s rhubarb gin—oh my!)

The Pacific Marine Circle Route is a 300-kilometre drive that traverses Victoria, Sooke, Port Renfrew, Cowichan Lake and the Malahat. The circle route is an excellent way to explore the area; we’ve done it a number of times and can definitely recommend stops at Shirley Delicious Bakery, located about 20 minutes north of Sooke, and Botanical Beach, a must-do exploration of cool rock formations, tidal pools and forested trails in Port Renfrew.

We’ve spent glorious nights at Point No Point Resort in Shirley and Wild Renfrew Seaside Cottages in Port Renfrew.

But back at SookePoint, we cook ourselves a fresh seafood feast for dinner, sip a bottle of pinot noir from Cowichan-based Blue Grouse Winery and watch the drama of the sea outside our window—including the antics of an eagle that swoops down to pluck out its prey. Eventually, the sun sets over Sooke in a flash of orange and red.

The next morning we set out to explore the neighbouring wilderness playground that is East Sooke Regional Park, embarking on a four-hour hike that took us climbing to the summit of Mount Maguire, and then walking down an overgrown road that meanders through the forest and past an old copper mine to the ocean. Here, we pick up a somewhat difficult shoreline trail, stop at a beach for a swim and emerge once again, right next to SookePoint resort.

After calling that soaker tub into action and then enjoying another leisurely evening basking in the sights and scents of the sea, we leave the next day, fully relaxed and ready for our next adventure.

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For many, accessing wellness during these difficult times has been both vitally important and particularly challenging. On top of a global pandemic, recent events in the United States have brought into focus the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of colour (BIPOC).

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e all want to be well.

British Columbia is a province dedicated to wellness. We are spoiled with ocean trails and mountain terrains. We are a first-class retreat destination and the birthplace of high-waisted yoga pants.

We have world-class spas, expertly trained yogis and outstanding healers; wellness is our specialty, but is BC wellness accessible to everyone?

Often referred to as self-care or personal growth, wellness practices are profoundly beneficial to our overall health. We flock to these practices to improve relaxation, promote healing and establish a state of general well-being. This can be achieved through any number of activities, from massage to running, yoga to therapy, spa treatments or mediation—the possibilities are endless.

Many people turn to wellness practices because they need connection and healing. Practicing in a studio, gym or wellness centre supports community building by promoting a sense of belonging and loyalty. Those who practice in wellness spaces often say that the safety and support provided by the community allows them to feel a deeper sense of healing and well-being. During these overwhelming times, it is especially important to have community supports available. Moreover, it is vital that wellness spaces and communities be accessible to everyone.

For many, accessing wellness during these difficult times has been both vitally important and particularly challenging. On top of a global pandemic, recent events in the United States have brought into focus the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, people of colour (BIPOC). The overwhelming prevalence of systemic racism in our world has been exposed and we are being confronted by our complicity with this reality. We are, however, also being presented with an opportunity for profound and necessary change. The wellness community holds an important role in this movement because it represents community, healing and inclusion. But there is work to be done.

Racism shows up in many forms—systemic, micro-aggressive, gaslighting and more—and being forced to navigate these systems can lead to overwhelm and exhaustion. Unfortunately, wellness spaces offering these practices often lack the diversity, inclusion and socio-political awareness necessary to make everyone outside of the majority feel welcome. This has led to the creation of spaces run by and for BIPOC but they are few and do not fully solve the underlying issue.

Health and wellness spaces are populated predominantly by the female, white and middle-class demographic. There is no doubt that working toward wellness is incredibly important for all people, but it is problematic when representation for other participants is then limited. The current monoculture in these spaces can lead to diminished accessibility for the largely overlooked demographic of BIPOC, who are actively seeking out and participating in wellness and self-care.

The intention of a wellness practice is to support health and promote healing. Diversity and inclusion are especially important in these spaces because practicing wellness requires a certain level of connection and vulnerability. Be it a massage, training session or yoga class, involvement in these activities demands openness and acceptance from both the client and the practitioner.

We are not expected to relate fully to one another’s lived experiences but we must recognize the importance of holding space for each other and be ready to support wellness when it comes. If you have ever seen a class full of yogis bending into pretzels, or been to a silent retreat, you know that the wellness community doesn’t shy away from difficult practices. The shift towards diversity and inclusion will take some work but it is important and necessary. We are ready for change because wellness is for everyone. boulevardmagazines.com |

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HOW TO CREATE SPACE IN THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY: LEARN: there are many incredible BIPOC educators in the wellness community who are running courses, calls, seminars and discussions on diversity and inclusion. Taking these courses is important because it helps to support BIPOC while also solidifying the commitment to doing the work. Some wonderful courses are run by Toronto-based New Leaf Foundation and Vancouver’s Cicely Blain Consulting.

LISTEN: ask those inside and outside of your community about their own experiences. Question where your wellness practices originated and ask if they are being appropriately represented and credited. By bringing these discussions to your community, you are supporting the larger conversation about inclusion and diversity. Keep up the lines of communication and recognize that staying out of the conversation is an act of privilege. Learn from centres and spaces run by and for BIPOC. Wonderful examples of this are The Well Collective and The Villij, both in Toronto.

CONNECT: being open to making changes in the wellness community is only the first step. If you are teaching or attending a gym or studio that is lacking diversity, have a conversation with the owners or instructors. This is not a call-out but rather a call-in. This work is most successful when it is approached with invitation rather than confrontation. If you don’t know what to say, try starting the conversation with acknowledging your limitations and go from there.

REFLECT:

it is normal to feel uncomfortable with privilege. It is difficult to challenge the status quo and sometimes systemic change can feel too big. It is okay to feel overwhelmed and underprepared. It is okay to pause and take time to digest the situation, but it is important to resist complacency and apathy. These struggles will not be untangled immediately but by committing to education, conversation and community, we will be one step closer to equality and wellness.

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Chef, farmer, innkeeper, owner at Farm Table Inn WORDS + PHOTOGRAPHY LIA CROWE

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Cooking has been a journey of learning every day; there is no beginning or ending to being a chef. A cook is always a cook.

I always knew even before I knew what a career was that I was going to be a cook. quick facts: Born in Steveston, south Richmond.

Lived in a cannery house and other places as a child.

Grew up as a teenager in New Westminster.

This is his fourth year at the farm.

Before that, he was in a professional cooking hiatus of 15 years and was the founder and owner of NuTech IT Solutions, a network and computer repair company in the Cowichan Valley.

Why, when and how did you become a chef ?

My first experience of food and beverage occurred when I was 12 or 13.

In Richmond, we lived close to one of the original The Keg & Cleavers and I “helped” in the kitchen and dish-pit for fun and for food. My next experience was at the A&W restaurant when I was 14 or 15—I was actually paid for this job. I went to BCIT when I was 17; at 18 I got indentured as an apprentice at the Inn at Denman Place, which eventually became the Coast Plaza Hotel in the West End of Vancouver. During that time I also apprenticed and was mentored by Bruno Marti and a few other named chefs of Vancouver.

I was there for the full three-year apprenticeship. After that, I worked in a few places, and eventually started a restaurant in Gastown called the Lamplighter.

When I was about 25, I enrolled in the Chef de Cuisine program with the Canadian Culinary Federation. It was an awesome experience to do my masters training with some very notable people.

In my late 20s and 30s, I worked in Calgary and Edmonton. I came back to Vancouver and held a few executive chef positions, and did a few stints as food and beverage director.

Cooking has been a journey of learning every day; there is no beginning or ending to being a chef. A cook is always a cook. I always knew even before I knew what a career was that I was going to be a cook.

What was the thought process behind developing the menu at Farm Table Inn? The first thought was fresh food—as local as we can get it, if we can’t produce it ourselves. If it can’t be produced here on the farm or produced locally, then support local companies, employing local people that can procure it for you. The second thought was the style of cooking. I am a classic-Frenchcuisine-trained chef: it is what I do and the menu reflects that. Third and as important is portions. My guests will not stop at a drive-through on the way home from their dining experience at the farm because they are hungry.

What do you consider your restaurant’s specialty?

Amazing food, amazing service, amazing setting… If I had to pick a dish, I would go with the bouillabaisse or anything braised.

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What’s the one ingredient you can’t live without?

Salt and pepper.

What is your favourite cuisine to cook?

Charcuterie, stocks, soups, sauces. If I had to choose a type it would be a toss-up between French and Italian.

What would your last meal be?

An outstanding seafood buffet —the kind you would have found at the Hyatt Regency, back in the day.

What is the best recent food trend?

Using food that is sustainable, fresh and as local as you can get it.

What is the most overrated recent food trend?

Anything goopy or foamy. I like my foam on an orange ice cream float.

What is a good simple piece of advice for pairing wine and food?

Drink your favourite wines with your favourite foods. There are no real rules that are not actually pretentious.

When are you happiest at work?

When I prepare food that excites someone. When I get that flavour, texture, colour and smell just right, and I know it’s the best that it can be, and I know it will please someone.

When are you happiest outside of work?

Gardening, doing food and beverage research, being out on the ocean, fishing.

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tanding in her front room near Nanaimo, light spilling in from the large deck windows, Ellen Lyons opens a box and begins pulling out photo prints. These are clearly not family snapshots. They are black-and-white prints, 11 x 14 inches and larger, printed on thick, high-quality photo paper. These images are art, created by some of the biggest names in mid-20th-century photography.

She looks over an image, talks about who created it and how it came to be in her hands. This one is by English photographer Bill Brandt, displaying his typical high-contrast black-and-white imagery.

Another is by the troubled American genius of photography W. Eugene Smith, noted for his printing skills and documentary subjects.

There’s an Aaron Siskind. A Lewis Hine. The gems keep coming.

She talks about the appeal of a black-and-white print, saying, “Reading a composition is reading values, reading graphic values is fun but, in a colour, photographing the colour obscures the values.”

Ellen and Bill Lyons met in their freshman year of art school at the Pratt Institute in New York. Planning careers as artists, they hoped to use teaching as a way to subsidize their artistic goals. Ellen worked as well as an illustrator, drawing images for everything from books to magazine pages, while Bill worked on his photography.

The pair, interested in art in general, developed a passion for photographic prints, buying their first image in 1970, a Barbara Morgan dance photograph. Photographs, as artwork, in the1970s were still suspect, but that attitude was changing.

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that they weren’t alone in their passion, and this led the pair to open their own art gallery, dealing in photography.

Photography was a new art form and an art form that seemed American to them; as they themselves were young and American, they felt that connection spoke to them directly.

They needed work to exhibit and set out in true DIY fashion to find and collect it. Travelling across the US in a home-made van conversion, young daughter Hilary in tow, they sought out photographers and cajoled them into lending them prints to sell, or bought the prints outright.

As New York residents, they felt the city was, for its time, overrepresented by galleries dealing with photography, and decided to strike out for virgin territory—one with available interest and money— eventually opening the William Lyons Gallery of Photography in Coral Gables, Florida, with a first exhibition in late 1979.

If they thought photography in New York was a tough sell, Florida in the early ‘80s was even more challenging. The gallery only lasted a few years, but in that time the pair exhibited the cream of the photographic art world.

Art Rogers was among their photographers. Noted as a chronicler of his Point Reyes Station, California home and for his group portraits, Art remembers not only exhibiting at the Lyons Gallery, but recalls his portrait sessions with the Lyons and a group portrait taken inside the gallery with the entire opening night crowd. Amazingly organized, Art was able—during a recent conversation—to access his files and pull out the invoices for the portrait prints he created for the Lyons.

The Lyons Gallery also showed Barbara Morgan, notorious New York paparazzo Ron Galella, landscape photographer William Clift, Neal Slavin and pioneering documentarian Lewis Hine, among others.

As their interest in collecting photography grew, so did a feeling that they weren’t alone in their passion, and this led the pair to open their own art gallery, dealing in photography.

Despite the photographic firepower, sales didn’t follow and the Lyons were forced to move on and reinvent themselves.

After the gallery closed, Bill moved into the world of stockbroking and Ellen went back to school, eventually becoming a lawyer. They spent time on both US coasts before finding their way to Canada and Vancouver Island, where they bought property, built a house, then built a bigger and better dream home and filled it with art, paintings, photographs, carvings and more.

Bill Lyons passed away a few years ago, but Ellen remains eager to talk about their gallery time and their collection of photographs, which amounts to more than just memories: these are their favourites. Some adorn the walls of the house; some reside in portfolio cases ready to be taken out and looked over. In the front room hangs a print by famed landscape photographer Ansel Adams.

In the office sits a Danny Lyon image—one from his famed biker series.

Asked if she has a favourite photo, Ellen mentions two: one by her late husband, an image of the parachute jump ride in New York’s Coney Island; and the other by Brett Weston, son of the famous photographer Edward Weston, a landscape of trees in Belgium.

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV)’s director, Jon Tupper, met Ellen as a volunteer for a gallery event and discovered her collection. After looking over the images, he said, “As a collection that is focussed in one particular area, it is very well put together. I’ve always liked the work of photographers like Les Krims and Aaron Siskind, which she has in her collection, and she also has a remarkable photograph by Imogen Cunningham, which I was unfamiliar with. Vancouver Island has some remarkable private collections and Ellen’s is certainly one of them.”

Ellen is an active member of the AGGV’s Art + Fare Committee, setting up fundraising events for the gallery. She has been a donor of artwork to both the AGGV and UVic’s Legacy Gallery and served on a panel about collecting art.

She hopes that a selection of her photographs, perhaps 40 to 50 images, will end up as a donation to the AGGV, creating a strong base for a new collection at the gallery that everyone can enjoy.

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“The house was starting to show some wear and tear, and there were things that we wanted to change for our lifestyle, and to make it better for Scott [who is mobility challenged],” says Leah of the decision to undertake such an extensive renovation.

Scott adds, “We set out with a vision of raw cedar or fir married with mute colours to suit the environment. It’s our idea of a laid-back West Coast lifestyle.”

The couple met with David Coulson of David Coulson Design Ltd. and soon realized the breadth of renovation possibilities.

“He’s a great guy,” says Scott. “He’s very artistic, and his visions were extraordinary. Way beyond what we thought we could do.”

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Storage was added to the laundry room, including four pull-out drawers large enough to fit laundry baskets, eliminating visual clutter from the space. A granite folding area was installed, creating continuity from the bathroom, and the window brings in natural light and fresh air.

And while the two rooms were stripped down virtually to studs, the biggest and most visually impacting change was to the exterior of the home.

What once was a collection of white siding, white rails and white trim transformed into an arresting combination of anchor grey stucco siding, rich fir and natural stone, creating the ultimate West

Coast aesthetic. The decks were done in Ipe wood tiles in alternating patterns to create a subtle basket-weave feel, the garage doors were finished in black-framed frosted panels, and—a favourite of Scott and Leah’s—an outside dining area was added off the kitchen’s French doors.

One of the perks of living in such a gorgeous spot is being able to sit outside and enjoy the view, the salt air, and the sounds of distant sea lions. But Leah found that on windy days, the decks on the water side of the house were too cold and blustery to comfortably sit outside. So she approached the renovation with a vision.

“Up here in the winters, we sit by the window and have our coffee,” she says. “But I wanted a place that was covered and heated.

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The result was an open air kitchen extension framed with natural fir beams and low stone walls, a fire table and overhead infrared heaters. Two planter boxes of bamboo at the head of the space offer a modicum of privacy, as well as shade in what is a hot spot in the summer. Overhead, lights are hidden along the length of the open roof, ready to shine upwards and illuminate the warm tones of the fir.

It’s a functional, cosy spot that replaced the old octagonal bay window of the original design, and it is Leah and Scott’s favourite part of the entire renovation.

“You can sit out here in November at night. We’ve done it,” says Leah, particularly emphasizing the luxury of the overhead heaters.

Overall, the result is a modern and striking West Coast home with gorgeous design and flow, all of which is utterly barrier-free.

“Scott was the true inspiration,” says David. “The challenge of creating a seamless transition all the way from his car to every single feature in the home, and then ramped to the great outdoors and all the way to their beach.

“And when I say seamless, I mean a marble could roll in every direction necessary and still meet building code requirements,” he adds.

“The size and scope of this project was undertaken with the intent of aging in place and never needing to move from this paradise as our mobility changes,” says Scott. “It’s very well adapted now.”

And that even includes an in-law suite on the lower floor—undergoing its own transformation later this fall—which can eventually be used for live-in care, so that neither Leah or Scott ever have to leave their West Coast home.

Looking up at the house from the lower deck, straddling the narrow strip between the water and the incline in the property, you can see that everything about this home is striking. From the peaked roofline to the contrast of the anchor grey stucco against stone and wood, to the expansive windows reflecting the streaks of clouds overhead, it’s gorgeous, but most importantly, it’s become the Mihalchans’ dream home.

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In a year like none other the Vancouver Island Building Excellence Awards presented

by FortisBC brought their gala celebration into homes across Canada. It was social distancing at its finest with the traditional in person gala transitioning to an online celebration showcasing the best in residential construction across the Island. Broadcasted live from the Nanaimo Golf Club winners were announced by Jason Schmidt General Manager of Momentum Design Build Ltd., John Drazic CHBA VI President and Regional Energy Solutions Manager for FortisBC and Kerriann Coady, Executive Officer CHBA VI. The award ceremony opened with the smooth sounds of multi-instrumentalists Annie Hanley and Dave Devindisch of Easy Street who bring a jazzy spin to familiar musical hits. With the new People’s Choice award added for 2020 the home audience had the opportunity to vote for their favourite between seven of the finalists with the highest ranked projects. The 2020 People’s Choice Award winner is LIDA Homes Inc. “It was fantastic to see so many new finalists and winners this year, especially the strong contingent from the South Island. This year’s projects were further proof of the incredible building product that Vancouver Island has to offer to its homeowners.” said host and VIBE Chair Jason Schmidt. Energy Efficiency con-

siderations are a strong element in the judging for all the categories however there are two categories that are dedicated to high performance. Winner of the 2020 Special Achievement in High Performance New Construction, J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd., began his Net Zero project “Absolute Zero” to accomplish a technology pathway to achieve high performance affordably. This project also was the runner up in the National Housing Awards of Excellence. Alair Homes Nanaimo was the winner in the FortisBC Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency in New Residential Construction. This award recognizes a new home that integrates strategies and technologies that contribute to the efficient use of energy to reduce overall energy consumption.

The renovation categories were comprised of finalists who set the bar for the sector through their leadership, expertise and craftsmanship. The winners and finalists of the VIBE awards are industry leaders that are creating a diverse supply of homes to ensure the market has choice, comfort and personal style brought to life. Our strong renovator finalists and winners exemplify top quality renovations.

The VIBE awards are hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of Vancouver Island representing 160 companies across Vancouver Island as the leading voice in residential construction.

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Custom-made for success Husband-and-wife team nail cabinetry business WORDS SANDRA JONES

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t’s not what you do for your children, but what you teach them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings.” It’s a wise nugget from ages-old advice columnist Ann Landers, but the sentiment seems particularly suited to husband and wife Jason and Ann-Marie Fifield, owners of Heronwood Custom Cabinetry in Duncan.

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“I started running power tools at a pretty young age,” recalls Jason. “Both my dad and my grandfather did woodworking as a hobby and I’d be right in there helping them. They were also both really hard workers and I saw that too.”

Born and raised in the Cowichan Valley, Jason’s original plans took him away from Vancouver Island to study aircraft maintenance, but reality didn’t match the dream.

“The jobs were terrible and the pay wasn’t great,” laughs Jason, “but it was while I was going to school in 2004 that I met Ann-Marie.”

Ann-Marie grew up in Richmond, BC, where the seeds of her future life were scattered in the midst of an entrepreneurial family.

“My grandparents and my dad always had a family-run business so it was a big part of our upbringing. I take a lot of pride in that,” says Ann-Marie.

The couple lived in Kelowna until Jason felt the pull of the island calling him back.

“I just realized I wanted to be where I was from,” he explains, “and Ann-Marie agreed. Making cabinetry was always something I wanted to do, so we started the business in 2008.”

Like most start-ups, the hours were long and the challenges were many, particularly during that period of economic downturn.

“It was just me in a shop with a stool next to a work bench. I started out doing finish carpentry and would take on all kinds of jobs in the beginning,” says Jason. “I’d build a client a staircase and handrails or install doors or whatever was needed to make a living.”

In 2013, Jason came to a crossroads.

“In those days, I would sell a job, build a job, install a job and then look for my next job. It just wasn’t sustainable. So I talked to some mentors and started listening more and talking less.

One of my mentors told me: ‘You can’t be afraid to hire people you think you can’t afford.’”

Roughly translated into “Build it and they will come,” Jason took the advice to heart and began hiring top-rate talent to help them grow the business.

Today, Heronwood Custom Cabinetry employs a team of 10 skilled professionals including interior designers, journeyman cabinetmakers plus installers and finishers. Ann-Marie primarily wears the finance hat but has also successfully navigated a rebranding and social media launch to market the company. Jason focuses on clients and manages the sales.

The company’s sweet spot is designing, creating and installing hand-crafted, high-end custom cabinetry.

“It’s definitely these large homes with lots of cabinetry where we really shine,” says Jason. “We can offer a super custom, wellbuilt set of cabinets at a competitive price. There’s so much expensive junk out there that we felt that if we offered good value for money, then our clients would appreciate that.”

Those clients range from new homebuilders and interior designers to homeowners and renovators who are looking for that elusive combination of quality and customer service.

“We do things differently,” notes Jason. “Every cabinet door gets touched with a piece of sandpaper by hand and every coat of paint gets put on by a painter and not a machine. We try to do everything to a superior standard. We don’t have any help-

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“A house on the oceanfront or on an acreage or in the mountains has a different aesthetic, and it’s fun for us to work on projects from modern farmhouse to West Coast contemporary.” er-grade workers on the floor. Every kitchen or bathroom is handmade by a journeyman craftsperson.”

For anyone who has ever tackled a new kitchen or bathroom, the details are endless and clients’ wish lists are long and specific.

“We have two interior designers that can bring a client’s vision to life, or work with a builder’s plans. From modern to traditional or transitional, no two jobs are the same.”

Ann-Marie also loves how the beauty of Vancouver Island informs design decisions.

“There is such diversity in our landscape and that often determines the look of a house. A house on the oceanfront or on an acreage or in the mountains has a different aesthetic, and it’s fun for us to work on projects from modern farmhouse to West Coast contemporary.”

The level of design and detail means that customer service is as important as execution. “Because we don’t take on a lot of clients and projects at the same time, our clients are well taken care of,” says Ann-Marie. “They speak to us or our designers directly and if there’s an issue, it’s dealt with right away.”

Despite the pandemic, building continues on the island and Heronwood is expecting to add more employees and expand its operational footprint.

“We continually re-invest in our company,” says Jason, “and we’ve just created more office space and a new showroom so our clients can see a greater variety of options and accessories.”

Making clients happy is at the heart of this business and client response has fuelled its growth. “Our customers trust us and their referrals are how we continue to expand our business.

My favourite part of the job is interacting with customers and seeing the smiles on their faces when they see their new kitchen or bathroom,” says Jason.

These days, the family approach to business extends to Jason and Ann-Marie’s six- and nine-year-old sons.

“Our boys are part of our business in the sense that they see what we do and they come to job sites with us. I can already see our oldest has an entrepreneurial spirit,” laughs Ann-Marie.

Clearly the generational approach to hands-on learning continues.

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rista Smith, creator and owner of Reclamation Designs, invites Boulevard to Reclamation’s studio headquarters for a day of whimsy, fun and a little fantasy. Joining in the whimsical journey is Reclamation’s design and sewing team, made up of designers Stefanie Kos and Emily Webb, dress rental manager Chloë Piwek and design assistant Aisling Goodman, wearing a selection of dresses they have created. Primarily using vintage and antique lace, Trista’s designs are made to fit a range of sizes and to flatter the female form. This has led to a client base of people from all over the world. Come with us on a deep dive into a celebration of femininity and an inside look at a “made in BC” company bringing beauty to the world.

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Sleeping in the trees How one man’s dream created a world-renowned experience WORDS + PHOTOGRAPHY LIA CROWE

I was struck by the notion that no matter how crazy or inconceivable an idea is, if it just won’t go away, we might as well put practicality aside and follow the thread to see where it leads.

“It was an idea that just wouldn’t go away.”

I first met Tom Chudleigh about eight years ago when a good friend, who had heard about Free Spirt Spheres near Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, booked us in for a fun little get-away.

We chatted briefly with Tom as he led us to our accommodation, which was contained in a beautiful sphere, expertly suspended by ropes in the trees. His words stayed with me, coming to mind in those moments of inspiration when rationality attempts to dismiss an idea that seems a bit “out there.” I was struck by the notion that no matter how crazy or inconceivable an idea is, if it just won’t go away, we might as well put practicality aside and follow the thread to see where it leads.

In this case, I imagine anyone who has the opportunity to stay at Free Spirit Spheres—and people come from all over the world to do so—is thankful that Tom gave life to this dream, creating a truly unique experience that feels part Ewok village, part futuristic submarine and part fantasy airship with Lord of the Rings-esque detailing.

So it is with excitement that I arrive at the spheres again, so many years later, to sleep among the trees, let the natural sway of the forest lull me into slumber and meet Tom again to dig deeper into the genius of his idea and understand the work that goes into each sphere. I want to explore this “idea that wouldn’t go away” and find out where it came from in the first place.

“In my belief system, ‘original’ ideas don’t come from people, they come through people. I think the spirit realm

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is the source of new ideas and receptive people are the vehicles to deliver them. I’m one of those people that is receptive to new ideas and I have the skills to manifest them,” says Tom whose background is in shipbuilding.

We head out on a tour and the property is gorgeous, with two of the resort’s three spheres currently suspended—one in the trees and one from a masterfully constructed wooden structure— each set in private spaces around a huge pond. Both are luxurious inside and brilliantly designed with a daytime set-up that magically transforms to a night-time configuration.

When Tom shows me his workshop, I can best describe it as a reflection of a marvellous, mad genius. In the centre of the sprawling barn-style shop sits a huge wooden sphere, surrounded by the tools of the trade. I’m suddenly struck by the realization that not only did Tom develop and construct a completely unique structure, he first had to create the tools required to build it. I wondered out loud what skills enabled Tom to build these spheres.

“I am a multi-medium artisan,” he says. “I’ve learned how to work with wood, metal, bronze, rope, fibreglass, plastic and nature.

Each material has its uses and limitations. A complex project like this requires many material changes and the trick is to get them to blend harmoniously. It takes two to three man years to finish a fibreglass sphere. It takes about a year more to do a wooden sphere.

“I made my first sphere, Eve, out of yellow cedar because I loved the wood and thought it would last a long time. We put up Eve, the first suspended spherical tree house, in the spring of 1998 on Denman Island. I had spent the previous five years building it.

We tried two different groves of trees that summer, which gave us a little experience hanging and moving a sphere. I launched a web page that fall and Free Spirit Spheres was born.”

Tom built the second sphere, Eryn, from Sitka spruce because it was lighter, stronger and took glue better.

“Over the years, the spheres and suspension systems have evolved. The second sphere was bigger with more windows,” he says, adding, “The door and window hardware became custom-cast bronze with runes and Celtic knots. The door hinges and latching systems became much more sophisticated.

The attachment points and tethers became more tangential to the sphere.”

They also had to build a winch to install and move spheres around in the forest—without roads—and purchase a set of three gauges that could measure stresses and strains. “Since then, we have been strain-testing everything on the spheres and in the forest,” he says.

They also had to rig the support trees with back stays, and the liability trees with ropes to deflect them if they fall or break. This allows them to “damp” the tree movement in the wind, and prevent essential trees from falling or breaking.

Importantly, Tom adds, “This enables us to minimize any negative impacts on the forest”—something that is extremely important to him and his wife, Rosey Cowan, who together run the Free Spirit Spheres.

As my adventure in the trees begins, Rosey and Tom take me to the sphere called Melody, where I will be staying, and show me how everything works. The sensation inside is similar to a boat: stable but gently responsive to movement. The view out the circular windows is a perspective of the forest usually reserved for birds and tree critters. No space is wasted; every inch is considered and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

According to their website, Tom and Rosey have added sale of the spheres to their business.

“This is a new direction,” Tom confirms. “So far all the spheres I’ve built have been hand-crafted artisan spheres.

The new spheres are designed for assembly line production, more like a production yacht. We are selling the spheres and suspension systems and risk management programs, and marketing it all as a franchise opportunity. The first production run will come out this fall and winter, and it looks like they will be manufactured by a boat-building shop in California.”

And what else is in the future for Free Spirit Spheres?

“We’re hoping to move to a better forest with different zoning so we can put up all of the spheres I’ve built. We want to have all six spheres hanging in the forest canopy. They will be connected by suspension bridges, and spiral stairways will provide access to the ground.”

That night, after a beautiful afternoon walking the trails around the Free Spirit Spheres property, enjoying a lovely dinner brought to eat in the sphere and finally having a sauna in the property’s bathhouse, I find myself tucked snugly into bed. More than ever, I have an awareness that I am supported by the living giants of this forest. And, as I feel their subtle movements, more of Tom’s words come to mind.

Asked what his greatest joy on this “spherical” path has been, he answered, “Seeing the looks on people’s faces when they first step into their sphere. Also, the people who come here to stay are a very unique and special slice of humanity.

The effect the experience has on them is profound. The forest and nature connection is number one for the guests, especially since the pandemic. People seem to be more hungry than ever to reconnect with nature.”

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Show-stopper

SALADS Three upstaging sides or stand-alone mains, which highlight the sunshine’s bounty WORDS ELLIE SHORTT

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alad sometimes gets a bad rap. Homer Simpson’s oft-quoted claim that “you don’t win friends with salad” of course comes to mind, among many other sayings, jokes and memes all unfairly targeting what perhaps is simply a misunderstood gastronomic classification. But that’s just it, salad is inherently challenging to categorize, and can encompass so many delightful combinations and varieties.

At the heart of it, salad is simply a melange of ingredients, generally vegetables or fruit, but can include all sorts of heartier fare for a more rounded dining experience. I would argue that perhaps what differentiates salads from other mixed-ingredient dishes is that they’re generally (but certainly not always) served cold or room temperature and have a sort of all-in-one and ready-to-eat quality about them.

The term “salad” comes from the French “salade,” which originates from the earlier Vulgar Latin root of “herba salata,” or “salted greens,” whereby vegetables were seasoned with brine or salty oil-and-vinegar dressings during Roman times. Of course the presence of greens (or salt for that matter) doesn’t necessarily centre our modern understandings and experiences of salad, as seen in various fruit salads, as well popular go-tos like bean salad, tuna salad, egg salad, fattoush and sōmen salad (a noodle-based salad).

So what makes a good salad? Individual taste is always at the centre of these sorts of questions, but as a devoted salad enthusiast, I would argue that a good dressing is essential, as well as the right combination of complementary textures and flavours that make up the body of the dish.

I must emphasize that a “good dressing” or “combination of complementary textures and flavours” doesn’t necessarily denote “fussy” or “complicated.” Some of the best salads I’ve enjoyed are simple and subtle. However, prioritizing in-season ingredients is ideal as this will provide maximum freshness, flavour and nutrient-density, which is always a nice little bonus when enjoying any dish!

As I reflect on this, I wonder if perhaps the reason salads aren’t always the popular kid in the kitchen is that far too often we’re exposed to drab bowls of tired greens, sad veggies and bland dressings, apathetically thrown together and offered as a token filler dish with the goal of “getting more colour on the table.” boulevardmagazines.com |

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However you toss it, mix it or chop it, they’re all fun, f lavourful and remarkably satisfying, proving once and for all that you can in fact win friends with salad.

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The following recipes are anything but that, showcasing a number of locally sourced summertime ingredients, thoughtfully combined for three showstopper salad experiences. Enjoy them as standalone dishes or as exciting accompaniments to your favourite barbecue mains. Prep them up for easy and exciting weekday dinners, or bring one with you to your next (safe and socially distanced) backyard gathering.

However you toss it, mix it or chop it, they’re all fun, flavourful and remarkably satisfying, proving once and for all that you can in fact win friends with salad.

Grilled Cobb A summery spin on a beloved classic, this Cobb invokes the flavour-making benefits of your barbecue to provide a bit more punch both visually and taste-wise. Don’t have access to a barbecue?

You can still get essentially the same effect using a cast-iron grilling pan stovetop.

Ingredients For the dressing: ½ cup olive oil 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp grainy mustard 1 tsp honey 2 cloves of garlic, minced ½ cup fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (I did about ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper) For the salad: 2 eggs, hardboiled, peeled and sliced in half 1 chicken breast (boneless, skinless) 3 pieces of bacon 1 ear of corn, shucked and cleaned ½ red bell pepper, cut into three equal pieces ½ medium zucchini, sliced into ¼- to ½-inch thick pieces 3 small-to-medium-sized tomatoes, halved ½ purple onion, thinly sliced (about ½ loose cup’s worth) ½ avocado, sliced Spring onion, sliced (about ¼ loose cup’s worth) ½ cup blue cheese 5-6 loose cups of assorted fresh lettuces (butter, red/green leaf, frisée, etc.)

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Method For the dressing: Either whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl, or place all the ingredients in a jar, seal and shake to combine. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients in a small food processor or blender and pulse to combine.

For grilling: Preheat your grill to medium heat. Brush the chicken breast with about 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, and coat both sides with a sprinkling of sea salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.

Repeat the same for the corn, pepper, zucchini and tomatoes. Set aside.

Once the grill is hot, add the chicken, flipping once until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from the grill, allow it to sit for a few minutes, and then slice.

While the chicken is sitting, grill the corn, veggies and bacon. For the corn, make sure you’re rotating it evenly, and for the veggies and bacon, make sure you flip halfway through.

The corn should take about 10 minutes total, the pepper and zucchini about 4 minutes per side, the bacon about 3 minutes per side (depending on how crispy you like it), and the tomato about 2 minutes per side. Set it all aside and allow to cool.

Once the corn has cooled, shave off the kernels and set aside. You can also chop up the bacon, or leave whole depending what aesthetic look you’re going for.

Assembly: Spread your greens evenly in a shallow bowl or large plate. Arrange the grilled items, including the sliced chicken and shaved corn, on top of the greens, as well as the other prepared items (sliced eggs, blue cheese, purple onion and spring onion). Drizzle with dressing and serve!

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Tossed Greens with Grilled Nectarines & Prawns Light, crisp, and somehow “refreshing” as far as salads go, this dish is not only full of flavour, but also a feast for the eyes! Like the grilled Cobb, the instructions call for a barbecue, but you can absolutely use a grilling pan stovetop instead.

Ingredients For the dressing: ½ cup olive oil 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tsp honey 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup mint, finely chopped ¼ cup basil, finely chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the salad: 2 skewers of prawns (about 6 prawns on each) 1 ripe nectarine, cut into 6 pieces 1 cup fromage frais (or similar), crumbled ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced ½ cup English peas, opened in half or chopped ½ long English cucumber, shaved into ribbons (a mandoline slicer works best for this) Handful of pea shoots 3-4 loose cups of mixed baby greens

Olive oil for brushing Lime wedge Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper Chopped fresh mint for garnish Method For the dressing: Either whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl, or place all the ingredients in a jar, seal and shake to combine.

Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients in a small food processor or blender and pulse to combine. Set aside.

For grilling: Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush the prawns with about 1 tbsp of olive oil and squeeze some fresh lime juice over them so that they’re coated evenly on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside. Brush both sides of the nectarine pieces with olive oil, and set aside.

Once the grill is hot, add prawns and nectarines, flipping once until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove from grill and allow to cool.

Assembly: Spread out the greens on a platter and arrange all the other ingredients evenly throughout. Drizzle with dressing and serve!

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For the salad: 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 ½ cup cucumber, sliced (I used smaller cucumbers here so that they have that little circular coin look) 1 ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved ½ cup purple onion, thinly sliced and chopped 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1 cup marinated artichokes, drained and chopped

Mediterranean Mix with Crispy Toasted Chickpeas & Quinoa

1 cup crumbled feta (I like to use a nice light goat feta for this recipe) ¼ cup olive oil, divided 1 tsp sumac, divided Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Fresh dill and flat leaf parsley for garnish Method For the dressing: Either whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl, or place all the ingredients in a jar, seal, and shake to combine. Alternatively, you can combine the ingredients in a small food processor or blender and pulse to combine. Set aside.

For toasting: Preheat your oven to 425 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss the chickpeas in half of the olive oil, half of the sumac, plus a sprinkling of salt and pepper. Spread the seasoned chickpeas evenly on one of the baking sheets. Repeat with the quinoa.

Bake for about 12-15 minutes, tossing half way through for an even cook.

Once toasted to your liking, remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Assembly: Combine all the ingredients, including the toasted and cooled chickpeas and quinoa, in a large bowl, toss with the salad dressing, garnish with some additional chopped fresh parsley and dill, and serve!

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Finding Nimmo Wilderness resort is the perfect close-to-home getaway WORDS SUZANNE MORPHET

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tepping onto the large floating dock at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, I barely notice two men relaxing on Adirondack chairs and enjoying a cold beer in the late afternoon sun. Instead, I’m admiring the surroundings.

Dense forest flanks Mount Stephens, which rises sharply above the inlet where our floatplane landed moments earlier.

Anchored to the shoreline are a series of tidy buildings on floats, most strikingly a new yellow cedar structure with a flared black roofline, giving the impression that it might just take flight like the Thunderbird of First Nations lore.

My thoughts are interrupted when I hear, “Hey, Suzanne.”

Surprised, I turn to look at the two seated men. What are the chances of meeting someone I know deep in the wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest on BC’s central coast?

“Chuck!” I laugh, recognizing one of my neighbours from Victoria. “What are you doing here?”

But I don’t really need to ask. With COVID-19 curtailing foreign travel, everyone’s holidaying closer to home this year.

Chuck took advantage of international cancellations and booked a corporate retreat for 13 of his staff. Now, he and his wife are staying a couple days longer. Who can blame them?

As my husband and I are led to our waterfront cabin along a winding boardwalk, I’m reminded of wilderness resorts I’ve enjoyed in Africa. There, walkways are also elevated, both to protect the ground from damage and protect guests from wild animals.

At these African camps there’s always a “wow” moment and just as I’m wondering what’s in store here, we round a corner and there it is—a natural waterfall tumbling down a steep ravine.

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By our second day we’re tuned into the rhythms of this place: the f lood and ebb of the tides, the everchanging weather, the appearance of food wherever and whenever we want it.

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Two hot tubs are positioned close enough to catch its cool spray, while tucked into the trees higher up is a glass and cedar cabin where I’ll enjoy a therapeutic massage on my last morning.

As well as thrilling us every time we walk by, the waterfall provides drinking water and up to 80 per cent of the resort’s power. In fact, it’s the very reason Craig Murray picked this spot more than 40 years ago to build a heli-fishing lodge.

A sign engraved with the words “to fly is human, to hover divine” recalls those early days when a single building on floats accommodated Craig’s growing family as well as his paying guests.

Even then, Nimmo Bay attracted well-to-do clients. The Murrays needed people able to pay the big bucks required to finance a

seasonal, off-the-grid resort where everything from food to furniture has to be barged or flown in.

Mostly, those were corporate Americans, like the CEO of Boeing and his guests, who arrived every year for 14 years in their own Sikorsky helicopter from Seattle.

When Craig and Deborah’s oldest son, Fraser—and his wife Becky—took over in 2011, heli-fishing was still their focus. But that changed almost overnight when they attended a travel trade show in Marrakesh and mentioned to German tour operators that their guests often saw bears and whales.

“They were like, ‘Bears? Whales?’” laughs Becky, mimicking a bear’s ears. “So we basically knew right then. Day one we were

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selling heli-fishing, day two we were selling this program that we’d never done before.”

For international visitors, wildlife is understandably a huge drawing card, but I want to know what magic Nimmo holds for British Columbians who’ve already seen a bear or two. Why come here to experience something we can find even closer to home?

Sitting around a blazing fire that evening, Chuck assures me that Nimmo Bay “is much more than bears and whales.”

We have three full days to find out.

We’re already getting the drift over dinner our first night—wild mushroom and garlic soup, seared halibut for me and an enormous ribeye of beef for Kit, and buttermilk and rhubarb sorbets—when Nimmo’s amiable concierge stops by our table to discuss tomorrow.

We could do a safari by motorboat, says Will, or kayak the inlets around Nimmo Bay. Heli-fishing is also an option. Or what about an entire day of wellness? Start with a private yoga class, enjoy a full-body eucalyptus and sea salt scrub, meditate in the forest, then end the day with an Ayurvedic head massage.

We want to sample everything and we’re happy to let Will figure it out. That’s when a weight lifts and suddenly I feel like I’m on vacation. Will’s in charge. We just have to show up.

By our second day we’re tuned into the rhythms of this place: the flood and ebb of the tides, the ever-changing weather, the appearance of food wherever and whenever we want it.

One evening Will suggests we investigate the private dock down the bay that’s equipped with a wood-burning sauna. We’ll have it all to ourselves. Arriving by kayak the next day, the sauna is steaming hot and the ocean bracingly cool. The dock is big enough for a dance party and we’re all alone without even a mosquito in sight.

How is it possible that providing something as simple as hot air and cold water can feel so luxurious? That’s the magic of Nimmo.

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How is it possible that providing something as simple as hot air and cold water can feel so luxurious? That’s the magic of Nimmo. offshore. Just like in the old days, Nimmo Bay is still a must-stop for cruisers looking for hospitality.

Dinner that evening begins with crispy pork belly and Dungeness crab in a tomato reduction, followed by sablefish flavoured with eulachon—an oily fish prized by Indigenous people. The eulachon was a gift from the nearby Dzawada’enuxw First Nation at Kingcome.

Surprisingly perhaps, salmon is not served during our stay and won’t be this season.

“There’s so much pressure on the salmon from commercial fisheries and sports fisheries,” laments Fraser, explaining his preference for using more sustainable fish.

Yes, with a smart eye to the future, and building on a stellar reputation from the past, I can see how Nimmo Bay will continue to please. Whether foreigner or local, we all need a little bit of Nimmo time.

For rates and other information, see nimmobay.com.

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secrets and lives —

AND THE 7 SINS

with JOE BEMBRIDGE

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oe Bembridge had spent just three days in Nanaimo before deciding to take the plunge and move there—a vision of opening an art gallery held firmly in his mind.

“I was seeing a Janet Jackson concert in Vancouver, and I popped on the ferry for a visit,” says the former Banff resident.

Friend and artist Grant Leier showed Joe a space on Commercial Street perfect for a gallery, and it snowballed into a flurry of activity.

“In many ways it was a leap of faith, but I did do a lot of research,” says Joe of the decision to open Gallery Merrick.

He laughs, “I had a well-educated belly flop into Nanaimo.”

The gallery, over two years strong now, is split evenly down the middle between established and emerging artists, something about which Joe is passionate.

“I’m super proud of that, and our price point reflects it.”

And while the collections are varied and eclectic, from contemporary to portrait to abstract and beyond, what all the pieces have in common is that they’ve somehow caught Joe’s eye.

“What’s consistent throughout the gallery is that it’s high calibre,” he says.

“This is artwork that is truly meant to go into people’s homes. What I love about Merrick is being able to curate a space for artwork that first speaks to me, and then translate that into why other people should love it.”

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While the collections are varied and eclectic, from contemporary to portrait to abstract and beyond, what all the pieces have in common is that they’ve somehow caught Joe’s eye.

The 7 Sins ENVY:

Whose shoes would you like to walk in?

Ellen DeGeneres. I love everything about Ellen, from her sense of humour to her ridiculously cool circle of friends to her ability to do so much for the greater good.

From people to animals and the planet, Ellen has the power to really change people’s lives. She is an absolute pioneer in our LGBTQ family, and unlike a lot of shoes that I wear, hers look really comfortable!

GLUTTONY:

What is the food you could eat over and over again?

All Asian cuisines. Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, you name it, I love it. When I was 19, I spent a year living and working in Bangkok, Thailand, and I travelled all the neighbouring countries, kicking off my absolute love for Asian food.

GREED:

You’re given $1 million that you have to spend selfishly. What would you spend it on?

Canadian art, clothes made by Canadian designers and Alexander McQueen, plane tickets, concert tickets, theatre tickets, spas, hotels, restaurants, cats and dogs, underwear and furniture. Oh, and a tiny home in Hawaii.

WRATH:

Pet peeves?

Nothing is worse than a jerk in a restaurant. I worked in restaurants on and off, and you can tell a lot about a person simply by how they interact with a server at a restaurant. Also, people who are obsessed with status.

For most of my life, I lived in Alberta and many people there defined themselves and others by what they made, owned, drove, acquired and so on. Since moving to the island, I’ve yet to experience that...Hallelujah!

SLOTH:

Where would you spend a long time doing nothing?

Hawaii, hands down. Hawaii is my absolute magical place. Something happens when I step off the plane; the smell, heat and vibe are just what my soul needs. The people are gorgeous, the air is floral and the beaches are plenty. I love the hustle and bustle of Waikiki and the solitude of the laidback surfer towns.

PRIDE:

What is the one thing you’re secretly proud of ?

My resilience and creativity. I left home at a young age and have worked hard to get to where I am today. Over the years, I’ve had many moments where I could have crumbled, or questioned why I’d been dealt the cards I had, but through it all I pushed on and worked hard. I feel blessed to be a creative and work in the creative arts, and I’ve been lucky to have been involved in some facet of the arts since leaving university. My current project, Gallery Merrick, is such an amazing platform for artists right across Canada to show their talent and flourish, and that brings me so much pride and joy.

LUST:

What makes your heart beat faster?

Alexander McQueen fashion shows! I was introduced to his work in my late teens, and I was instantly hooked. McQueen’s fashion shows were the definition of spectacle. He oversaw absolutely every aspect of his productions and he always pushed the envelope and wasn’t afraid to take viewers outside their comfort zones. I would have to say he is the one artist that has had the biggest impact on my life.

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narrative

WORDS BRUCE CAMERON

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Namgis First Nation’s Big House in Alert Bay.

SAFE PLACE IN A STORM: THE HAIDA RETURN

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n this age of COVID-19, I’m grateful to live in a place where public health has been taken seriously and the impact of the crisis has been kept to a minimum. It is easy to become complacent and it’s even easier to forget the lessons learned during previous pandemics, separated as we are by the fog of time from events like smallpox outbreaks in the 1800s and the Spanish flu in 1918.

As an avid student of history, I always stop at heritage signs to linger and learn details of the past. But even more compelling are the stories not widely told: those filled with heroism, treachery, perseverance and pestilence, such as the story of the smallpox outbreak of 1862.

My wife and I love to travel throughout BC and in particular around Vancouver Island, visiting small villages, exploring back roads, discovering abandoned town sites and enjoying beautiful beaches. One place that holds a special place in our hearts is Alert Bay, located on Cormorant Island at the north end of Vancouver Island. We love it so much that we commissioned a local Kwakwaka’wakw artist in Alert Bay to craft our wedding rings, engraving them with Kwakiutl motifs of a whale and an eagle.

Each time we visit Alert Bay, special things happen.

Once, we rounded a corner on the road just in time to see a humpback whale breach in the ocean, right in front of us. And another time, most fortuitously, we met the local Chief, who invited us to attend a potlatch at the Namgis First Nation’s Big House.

Knowing a little about First Nations customs and the special place potlatches occupy in the culture, we excitedly accepted the invitation, changing our travel plans to stay in the area longer. In the not-too-distant past, the potlatch was considered controversial, representing such an antithetical challenge to the conquering “white” culture that it had been banned. Potlatches were prohibited by law until the 1970s in many parts of North America. The ceremonies, held in long houses over several days, include story telling, singing and dancing. The potlatch was, and still remains, one of the central pillars of the oral culture of First Nations, ensuring continuity of stories, and a gracious, heartfelt transfer of wealth (whether it be a treasured carving, or a blanket or a piece of copper).

We felt blessed to be invited by the Chief. But the blessing was more of a gift than we could have imagined on that weekend in 2012. Not only was the potlatch hosted by celebrated storyteller and carver Beau Dick, it also commemorated a tragic piece of history—a story that is timely today.

As my wife and I watched the day before the potlatch, an exquisitely carved canoe pulled up to a wharf and a group of Haida disembarked. They had arrived on the island to mark 150 years since the Kwakiutl peoples had helped the Haida as they fled, increasingly diseased and overcome with smallpox, north from Fort Victoria toward their home villages on Haida Gwaii. Smallpox had ravaged the entire West Coast, spreading after a sick passenger from San Francisco landed in the small colonial outpost of Fort Victoria.

The shameful history of that period has been examined by others (The Vancouver Sun’s Stephen Hume wrote an excellent article in April 2012 on the 1862-63 smallpox epidemic, and the Haida detailed many of the events in the Haida Laas online journal). Each documents the scope of the calamity that engulfed the West Coast and especially the many First Nations, whose populations were decimated by up to 80 per cent.

Residents of BC will recognize the names of many of the key actors in the unfolding calamity, from James Douglas, the Governor General of Vancouver Island, to Doctor Helmcken and Doctor Tolmie, elected members of the new colony’s legislature. As the smallpox epidemic gained a foothold, Douglas championed “the raising of funds for a hospital,” but the legislature, in an echo of COVID battles to come, “refused enforced quarantines as an infringement on personal liberties.” Even more galling was the fact that Tolmie and Helmcken, who both had experience dealing with smallpox outbreaks in 1837 and 1857, voted against quarantine measures. Despite attempts

by Helmcken to inoculate some of the First Nations (there was a workable vaccine at the time), the legislature closed down and the leaders abandoned the colony, leaving local leaders like Police Commissioner Pemberton to cobble together a coherent response.

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aghast at the spread of the disease among the First Nations (which made up about half of the 5,000 or so people living in or near Fort Victoria), resorted to the threat of violence.

Pemberton forced the sick and dying Haida and several other groups into their massive, sea-going canoes and had them towed by HMS ships Grappler and Forward north toward Fort Rupert. Little is known of that horrific voyage, as few of the exiled people survived the journey, but the decision to push the pestilence up the island effectively sealed the fate of thousands of villages whose populations perished in the next 18 months as refugees arrived on their shores and infected bodies washed up on their beaches.

The 2012 potlatch hosted by Beau Dick was timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Haida in 1862, and provided an opportunity for the Haida to formally thank the Kwakwaka’wakw people for their help during a time of despair and death.

The scale of devastation is hard to picture now. Beau Dick, who passed away a few years ago, recounted hearing stories from his ancestors of 1,200 big sea-going canoes full of Haida travelling south in the year prior to the outbreak past Alert Bay to Mak’toli (Fort Victoria). Only 24 canoes limped back into Bones Bay the following summer.

The full tale of the 1862 smallpox pandemic is a heartwrenching account of needless death and suffering, caused by hapless dithering among politicians, who were trying to survive a plague while facing racist xenophobic sentiment and growing panic at the edge of the colonial world. At that moment of

history, more than half of the population of BC was Indigenous (about 32,000 of the 50,000 people), and while a few brave missionaries like Leon Fouquet and Alexander Garrett risked their lives to help provide vaccinations, the proud, self-sufficient peoples of the West Coast were mostly left to die on their own.

The enduring power and resilience of First Nations culture is a testament to the survival of those peoples and their stories.

Beau Dick’s potlatch of 2012 unfolded in a mesmerizing display of artistry—starting with the carvings on the exterior of the Namgis Big House to the dazzling totems and the dancers moving enticingly around a blazing fire inside, amid chanting and drumming. One of the many highlights was the extraordinary display of masks, from small bears and frogs to an absolutely massive raven, which had to be supported by several people as the dancer moved around the fire. And, of course, it was a momentous occasion when the Haida took the floor.

We were blessed to have been there for the potlatch and for the Haida’s return to thank the descendants of those who reached out when others turned them away. In these uncertain times, as in centuries past, we all need a safe place in a storm.

Do you have a good story to tell—and the ability to write it? Boulevard readers are invited to submit stories for consideration and publication in the Narrative section. Stories should be 800 to 1,200 words long and sent to managing editor Susan Lundy at lundys@shaw.ca. Please place the word “Narrative” in the subject line.

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Tom Chudleigh, the mastermind behind the tree houses at Free Spirit Spheres, says this about sphere construction: “The spherical tree house concept borrows heavily from sailboat construction and rigging practice. It’s a marriage of tree house and sailboat technology. Wooden spheres are built much like a cedar strip canoe or kayak. Suspension points are similar to the chain plate attachments on a sailboat. Stairways hang from a tree much like a sailboat shroud hangs from the mast. Spherical architecture has many unconventional features. Conventional buildings separate walls, ceiling and floor with hard lines. In a sphere, the walls and ceiling merge into one. The function changes but the form remains the same. It is a unified structure with one continuous wall.

I call this ‘uniwall construction.’ There are only two sides to a sphere—inside and outside.”

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