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Wish You Were in Dixie? You will when you see this mansion on the Carolina Coast

Kiawah Island, South Carolina 153 Flyway Drive

The Basics: If you’re in the market for a classic Southern estate with the kind of modern amenities you’ve grown accustomed to in the city, this palatial manor on the South Carolina coast will scratch that itch. Every room in this five-bed 7,000-square-foot home—tucked comfortably into a five-acre lot of scrub pines and palmettos—is replete with Sonos audio, Lutron dimmers, and handfinished French oak floors, and its three floors are naturally lit by panoramic portrait windows. In addition to the seeming endlessness of the interior, there are nearly 3,000 square feet of deck space for outdoor gatherings on those warm Lowcountry nights. The Extras: From the observation deck on the top floor, you can take in the unblighted night sky to the soundtrack of crashing waves. During muggy summer days, the !"# # March 2017

infinity pool might be the only body of water worth trekking to. When sandy expeditioners return from the beach, they can make a beeline for the gourmet kitchen, where two Sub-Zero refrigerators store the refreshments. There’s room to comfortably seat eight guests around the oversize granite island.

This stately Lowcountry home’s panoramic windows look out onto the Atlantic

This waterfront villa is perched on the rocky bluffs of Providenciales, in the Caicos islands. The fourbedroom getaway boasts two pools, one in the middle of the property’s courtyard, plus elevated decks and private ocean access. Customized amenities offered by Gansevoort resort, such as grocery delivery and year-round property maintenance, allow owners to embrace a life of leisure. $3,750,000, gansevoortvillastc.com

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Part observation deck, part mod lodge, Monte Stella (“Starmount”) overlooks California’s Pacific Crest Trail like a beacon of refuge on a winter day. The 6,299-squarefoot behemoth has five baths and six bedrooms, each with a personal vista onto the verdant conifers below. Inside, sleek marble counters, stained timber walls, and charcoal fixtures make this second home a cozy getaway, sun or snow. $7,995,000, mountainsidenorthstar.com

The Lifestyle: The Osprey Beach development on Kiawah Island is a terra-formed marvel of dunes and sawgrass. The lush, natural landscapes across this sevenmile-long island obscure the constant activity and amenities of award-winning developments such as Cassique. Just around the corner of every serene walking path and road are top-flight tennis facilities, kayaking, clay pigeon shooting ranges, and world-famous golf courses (the PGA Championship is slated to return to the island in 2021). $10,500,000, kiawahisland.com Story Nathan Pemberton

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WONDER OF NATURE: Landscape artist Zaria Forman will inaugurate in January a Mountainside at Northstar artist residency series. She will focus on the beauty of Antarctica on canvas, inspired by her time with NASA. Courtesy image

1 Sardine Fire Lookout to Become New Rental TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST The Forest Service is requesting public comments on a proposal to charge a rental fee for Sardine Lookout in the Sierraville Ranger District in the Tahoe National Forest. The lookout would be the second available for rent in the Forest, the first being Calpine Lookout. The proposed nightly rental fee is $45, same as at Calpine. The Sardine Fire Lookout, built in 1935, is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The Lookout has two twin beds, a table, and fire finder pedestal, styled after originals from the Calpine Fire Lookout. There is a fire pit, picnic table, and accessible vault toilet. The area is very remote with tremendous views and solitude. Info: submit comments by Feb. 7 to Quentin Youngblood, qyoungblood@ fs.fed.us, (530) 994-3401, ext. 6601; or to Tahoe National Forest – Sierraville Ranger Station, P.O. Box 95, Sierraville CA 96126

2 Tahoe Real Estate Sales Up 17 Percent in 2016 REGION-WIDE Lake Tahoe real estate continued to strengthen last year, with sales volume jumping 17 percent from 2015. The increase is attributed to an 8 percent uptick in the number of homes sold, as well as a 12 percent rise in median home price, according to a year-end report released by Chase International. The number of homes sold for more than $1 million had a significant impact on volume, which increased 28 percent around the lake. The median price of a home in Lake Tahoe is $549,000. The East Shore saw the biggest movement in sales, with a 65 percent increase in homes sold for over $1 million and an 11 percent increase in homes sold for under $1 million. Volume and units sold were up 52 and 26 percent, respectively. The percentage of homes sold over the million dollar mark was also up in Incline Village (35 percent) and South Shore (47 percent). Tahoe City was the only area that saw declines throughout the year, with volume and units sold numbers down five and six percent, respectively. The most expensive area to buy a home is Incline Village, where the median price of a home rose 11 percent (to $1,016,500). The least expensive area to buy is South Shore, where the median price of a home is $415,500 (up 15 percent). The sale of million-dollar homes nearly doubled in Truckee (up 95 percent) while volume jumped 48 percent and the number of units sold increased 19 percent. The median price of a home in Truckee rose 13 percent to $629,000. The Tahoe area fared better than the national trend. According to the National Association of Realtors, existing home sales in 2016 were expected to close 3.3 percent higher than in 2015. Due to increasing mortgage rates and shrinking consumer confidence, only small gains are expected nationally in 2017.

3 Mountainside Closes $30 Million in Sales, Adds Amenities NORTHSTAR Mountainside at Northstar California closed more than $30 million in sales in 2016 with a sell-out of Phase One Stellar Residences and Home Run Townhomes. The development recently unveiled two new amenities, The Yoga Studio and Rendezvous Cabins. Yoga consultant Michelle Linane curated a program designed for residents at the studio and the cabins, which offer an outdoor experience with views of the Mount Rose Wilderness area, and are available via snowshoe in the winter. The development also recently established the Mountainside Institute, which is dedicated to fostering opportunities for owners to collaborate and create, using the outdoors as a catalyst. A seasonal artist residency program launches in January, with noted artists staying on site for several weeks to create art and take part in the community. Landscape artist Zaria Forman will inaugurate the series, and will focus on the beauty of Antarctica on canvas, inspired by her time with NASA. Info: mountainsidenorthstar.com, (530) 550-2010 READ. DISCUSS. CONTRIBUTE.

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Celebration of Poetry The Sierra Nevada College Poetry Center in Incline Village, Nev., is hosting its annual Poetry Center Celebration from March 31 to April 1 on the college campus. The event will feature poets Cedar Sigo, Lara Mimosa Montes and Lauren Levin. There will be a free reception and readings on March 31 at 7 p.m. in Prim Library on campus. On April 1, the Center hosts free workshops from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sundance Books and Music in Reno, Nev. Space is limited. E-mail jstanley@ sierranevada.edu to register. Look for the annual Tahoe Poetry Slam to return on April 28 at 7 p.m. | sierranevada.edu

Poetry takes to the streets Nevada County Arts Council (NCArts) will present the inaugural Sierra Poetry Festival on April 1 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Sierra College in Grass Valley. With partial support from the California Arts Council, activities will include a keynote address by California State Poet Laureate Dana Gioia and an array of local, national and international poets and performers. Among the day’s lineup of poets and presenters are Al Young, Kazim Ali, Genny Lim, Molly Fisk, Pablo Frasconi, Maya Khosla, Tahoe-Truckee poets and more. Fringe events will take place in the streets, cafes, art galleries and local libraries to create active and engaging poetry experiences for everyone, including Poetry Place, a literary vendor fair with books, information, literary items and interactive multimedia activities on the day of the festival. NCArts will also be working with Poetry Out Loud and California Poets in the Schools to showcase student poets and Poetry Out Loud champions. As well, Nevada County’s first Poet Laureate Program will be announced during the festival. | nevadacountyarts.org

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estled in the Ponderosa pines up by the Ritz-Carlton lies the new Rendezvous Cabins built by Mountainside at Northstar. With incredible views of the Mount Rose Wilderness and an extensive trail system accessible from its front doors, these modern rustically furnished huts are an ideal place to get away and absorb the mountain’s natural surroundings. In addition to the luxury accommodations, the developers created the Mountainside Institute as a way for cabin owners to collaborate and create, using the outdoors as a catalyst to build experiences that connect nature and people. The Mountainside Institute includes a seasonal artist residency program to invite noted artists to come to Lake Tahoe for several weeks, work in a cabin and offer open studio hours. Brooklyn-based artist Zaria Forman was the first to take advantage of the program. It was lightly snowing outside and she was working on a 10.5-foot panel perched on a wall with lifelike-looking ice popping out of it. The natural light peeking over the snow-covered windows on to the Antarctica portrait was breathtakingly beautiful. Despite the crazy January weather, Forman made significant progress on her work over the course of a month. This is Forman’s third artist-in-residency experience and

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The Community of Writers at Squaw Valley has announced the dates for the 2017 Summer Writing Workshops and is accepting applications now. The Poetry Workshop is from June 24 to July 1 and the Writing Workshops in fiction, nonfiction and memoir are from July 9 to July 15; the deadline to submit applications is March 28. This year, the Alexander Cushing Scholarship will be awarded to one poet and one writer who are accepted to the program and live within a 75-mile radius of Olympic Valley. The gathering also features workshops and panel discussions during the event open to the public. | communityofwriters.org

“ I’m really affected by my visual surroundings; I loved everything about the space. Being there felt like a retreat. It was so rejuvenating in so many ways and I got work done.” she thoroughly enjoyed it. “It was such a winter wonderland since day one,” said Forman. “Besides Antarctica, this is the only other place I’ve been to that has this much snow. I would come here every winter if I could.” According to Forman, ice is one of the most difficult landscapes to translate to paper: “In 2006, I went to Greenland with my family. Up until then I painted tumultuous skies, hurricanes, tornadoes. But while we were in Greenland, I found out that climate change was a huge issue because the locals had to adapt to the changing environment in order to survive. I realized that I wanted to add meaning to my work instead of just painting things for someone’s wall.” For a challenge, she started drawing water but was afraid of drawing ice. “White is a really hard color to draw,” she said. “I didn’t think I could do it.” But she said that drawing water was the one step that eventually led to her portraying the world’s icecaps. Drawing white

–Zaria Forman ice was the ultimate challenge, but she was up it for because art was ingrained in Forman since she was a child. “My mother was an artist and so I grew up with it,” said Forman, adding that her mother took her to remote places, as far away from civilization as possible to practice landscape photography. After Forman received a formal education in art, a NASA Airborne Extraterrestrial Navigator came across her TED Talk on Apple TV. He invited her by e-mail to Antarctica aboard the National Geographic Explorer. She says that she thought it was a joke, but soon found herself among the towering glacial ice with the rest of the crew. NASA has spent the last eight years revisiting and mapping certain parts of the world to learn more about climate change. “I took thousands of photos and used those plus the memory of the experience to capture it [for her later drawings],” said Forman, adding that she will sometimes mix and match photos and change the shape or

colors of the ice to represent the experience. She then grids out the photos and uses them for reference as she draws out the ice. “One thing that’s really important to my work is to focus on the beauty of these vulnerable regions instead of the destruction. I want to be encouraging, motivating and positive. I want to create a piece that has that special, magical fairy dust of that human experience that you can’t really translate.” The petite artist kept a positive attitude despite going without power for a bit, her panel arriving late and the 4-inch-thick rim of ice around her cabin. She embraced the full experience. “I felt like nothing had been challenging, except wanting to be outside all the time,” she said. “I’m really affected by my visual surroundings; I loved everything about the space. Being there felt like a retreat. It was so rejuvenating in so many ways and I got work done. I mostly enjoyed being so remote on the mountain. I’m lucky and grateful that I got to be there. I woke up every morning ecstatic.” Forman completed her Mountainside residency in early February and her finished piece will be on display for the public on June 21 at an exhibition in Seattle, Wash. Mountainside at Northstar will announce its next artist in the coming months. For more information about Mountainside, visit mountainsidenorthstar.com. For more information about Zaria Forman, visit zariaforman.com.

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limmering in gradients of blue and green, Lake Tahoe is the USAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second-deepest lake and, at 6255 feet high, it is also one of the highest-

elevation lakes in the country as well. The dramatic, horned peaks surrounding the lake, which straddles the Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nevada state line, are year-round playground destinations for those looking for a fresh air getaway.

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Perched on the side of Northstar, Tahoe’s premier on-mountain lifestyle resort, is Mountainside: a ski-through community that is less of an old-school ski village and more of a luxurious enclave focused on contemporary design and a well curated lifestyle. The complex of over 300 residences and more amenities than you could hope to count is situated ideally between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar.

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At Mountainside, adventure is never far away with access to 3,000 acres of skiable, hikable and bikeable terrain as well as over 40 miles of open and wild trails. The community’s Tree House serves as a meeting place for adventure seekers with a team of Outfitters who are your family’s personal adventure concierges. They are expert resources who know where to hike, where to go for the first tracks, how to find the best paddleboard instructors in the Tahoe basin, and the best time to make reservations.

Mountainside is a community both on the mountain and off the mountain, created exclusively for families that seek new adventures within Lake Tahoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open space and wild air. We are finding that families want to be able to step out their door and into adventure. - Ron Barnes, Senior Strategist of Mountainside Partners

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The Tree House also acts as Mountainside’s basecamp, with a range of amenities for owners, including a pool, lounges and workout facilities— all carefully considered to promote a healthy, well-designed lifestyle. “It’s about connecting – connecting with the outdoors, with our families and with ourselves,” Barnes adds.

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It’s about connecting – connecting with the outdoors, with our families and with ourselves. - says Barnes

Freckled amongst the foliage are four new Rendezvous Cabins. For an elevated outdoor experience, the cabins feature architecturally stunning huts nestled amongst the towering Ponderosa pines. Mountainside residents are able to camp overnight in the cabins, enjoy unbelievable views of the Mount Rose Wilderness area, or take pleasure in the community hut for family gatherings, host offsite meetings or just to get away and read a book. The community’s newly opened Yoga Studio provides a place to practice yoga, meditate, stargaze, and take in the mountain views. The southern exposure deck features foldaway doors to allow for a breeze and stunning mountain views. And a locally based yoga consultant is there to curate programs designed for residents.

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ith 25 years of unparalleled expertise, Scott Corridan is known as one of the West’s most preeminent interior designers and event producers. Corridan has designed interior and architectural spaces all over the world for literally thousands of A-list clients. Whether it’s new construction or a renovation, Corridan provides services that include from-the-studs-up interior design, and range from whole house furnishing and staging projects, to advising on collections. Recently Corridan was invited to be one of only two interior designers to give Northstar’s Mountainside Stellar Homes the idyllic modern mountain look. The ski-in/ski-out properties, perched between the Ritz-Carlton and the Village at Northstar, consist of townhomes and residences. Designed by Bay Area-based Bohlin Cywinski Jackson— lead agency for Apple Inc. stores worldwide, the Stellar Collection was developed to introduce a new parallel of mountainside luxury— cozily contemporary and thoughtfully progressive in design. The townhome units are geared toward a younger, more active lifestyle while the residences appeal to more family-based buyers and have a more sophisticated and established character. With the townhome, Corridan accomplished a rugged sensibility

while creating a cool, hip atmosphere. The sleek architecture and furniture are accented with contemporary pops of color – blues, oranges, and yellows, reflecting the seasons of Tahoe. In the residence, Corridan fused mountain air with urban contemporary using classic furnishings with high-end details. The colors are more muted with earth tones and a palette of browns and blues. Corridan’s keen and experienced eye ironically turned him to Southern California and Palm Springs circa the 1960s to infuse life and modern accents into today’s contemporary mountain abode. He was also inspired by various pop art movements from the ‘60s and ‘70s. The result was a show-stopping amalgamation of modern style and edge with vintage roots and historic timelessness. Additional elements that played into the homes were the uses of layering and incorporating the seasons of Lake Tahoe. Fur blankets and wool pillows in winter give way to lightweight chenille and cotton pillows in the spring. “I love all our clients and all the projects we’re invited to define,” Corridan said. “Stellar, however, has really spoken to me personally. It’s fun to have an aesthetic that speaks to the things I’m inspired by.”

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Mountainside also recently launched their artist residency program, which involves noted artists staying onsite for several weeks to create art and immerse themselves within the community. This unique program consists of appearances, opportunities to observe studio time, and intimate gatherings. Upon completion of the artwork created at Mountainside, limited edition prints will be for sale. “We wanted to build an experience that allows the artistic process to be shared in an authentic way with a greater, interactive audience, and the artist residency at Mountainside at Northstar realizes that goal,” added Barnes. All homes within the Mountainside community

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are built to LEED specifications and offer a seamless connection to the mountain and nature, with direct access to the ski runs and hiking trails right out one’s door. Ownership at Mountainside includes privileged access to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where residents can dine, après ski, après hike and utilize the tranquil spa. With the help of their first-class architectural partners, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, 4240 Architecture, and BAR Architects who are the forefront of contemporary mountain living, there are a mixture of homes, town homes and homesites available, Mountainside at Northstar offers a variety of real estate options that are simply impossible to ignore.

And under design is the Mountainside Zen Cube, a space specifically crafted to inspire and facilitate creative ideas. A place where an individual can focus or a team can leverage collective thought, collaborate and create change. A place where a family can unplug and reconnect, learn through gatherings, workshops, presentations and events. Standards in the Lake Tahoe region are famously high but Mountainside at Northstar does not simply rise up to these standards, but they far exceed them. What is most impressive, is that the development seems to exceed standards so effortlessly. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because Mountainside is simultaneously both an architectural wonder and eco-lodge. It is this balance between of nature and for nature that makes the community so wildly authentic while at the same so luxuriously grand.

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Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful destinations in the United States, I was fortunate to have grown up along the clear blue waters of this California city located in the Sierra Nevada mountains. I visited the area recently to tour the most amazing new real estate listings available, all part of an explosion of development and tech billionaire money arriving into the area.

! The famed Incline Village and Crystal Bay area on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, have for years hosted huge estates of billionaires such as Howard Hughes, Steve Wynn, Larry Ellison (his Lakeside Cove estate sold for $20.5 million), Michael Milken, and David Duffield among others.

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Many tech billionaires from the nearby Bay Area have invested in the area purely for the fact that Nevada has no state personal, business or corporate income tax. Couple that with an enviable location as one of the most beautiful in the world, and you can quickly understand the appeal. The most expensive estate in Lake Tahoe just hit the market for $75 million. Listed by Chase International, Crystal Pointe, is set on the cliffs of Lake Tahoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north shore and is situated on 525 feet of valuable lakefront. The property covers 5.14 acres (on two parcels), the main residence, guesthouse, caretakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apartment and beach house all add up to 16,232 square feet of living space, with eight bedrooms, ten full and one half bathrooms and a record breaking 13 fireplaces.

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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Next on my tour was the spectacular Sierra Sunset equestrian estate listed by Sotheby's for $59 million at Zephyr Cove along the shores of Lake Tahoe. Once behind the gates of this huge equestrian estate, the winding drive leads to the main home set on 378 feet of sandy beach with its own pier, and panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains from almost every room. The setting is on over 30 wooded acres of meadow, stream and aspen groves.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! "The quality and detail of this spectacular custom home set it apart from other lakefront estates." explained Lexi Cerretti, the estates co-listing agent who gave me a tour of the property. "Rarely do we find recent construction of this scale, combined with coveted lakefront amenities of long stretch of sandy beach and pier." Set on Marla Bay with over 400 tons of Montana stone covering the exterior, it is an entertainer's dream home room, with main level living opening to a lakefront patio running the length of the home. There are two living rooms, a huge game room with full bar, home theater, gourmet kitchen, formal dining room and wine room with intimate seating. The massive property also features 8 guest rooms and a main level master that all have en-suite baths, fireplaces, and lake view terraces or meadow views from every room, including the 2 bedroom guest house adjacent to the main house.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I toured the equestrian facilities which boast a stable of 15 stalls, wash rack, grooming area and living space above. Paddocks off the barn lead to the open meadow with water rights for irrigation. There is a caretakers home adjacent to the stables and the front gate, with outbuildings for storage and equipment. The owners, George and Clare Schmitt, are very proud of the thoroughbreds raised on the property. They have had a number of winning races horses, including "Sierra Sweetie", two year old Filly of the Year in California, "Cinderella Liberty" two year old Filly of the Year in Washington, and the namesake "Sierra Sunset" now the leading Sophomore Sire in California and Kentucky Derby qualifier.

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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Among the other new listings is an ultra-modern lake front property in Crystal Bay listed for $39.750 million. With walls of glass and steel, a glass elevator, a spectacular 6 story glass staircase, 98 feet of lake frontage, and a super cool steel pier, this is the ultimate tech billionaire bachelor pad.

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Also on the market is the historic Howard Hughes estate / log home, currently listed for $14.5 million. The Summertide Estate was built during the 1930's by mining leader Tasker Oddie and was sold to Lord Christian Arthur Wellesley, a descendant of the 19th Century Duke of Wellington. In 1950, the property was sold to Howard Hughes, who used it as a getaway with his famous friends and only a short distance from the legendary Cal Neva Casino.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! For more realistic investors, Incline Village also has the new Mountainside at Northstar, which features the amazing Stellar Residences for sale starting at $3.6 million. These beautiful modern-style mountain homes were designed by Bohlin Cywinksi Jackson, and are all energy-smart and designed with floor to ceiling windows and all within a fabulous ski-in, ski-out location.

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! ! Mountainside at Northstar is located on the mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. The four-season community has future plans for over $1 billion in new amenities and unique real estate offerings. All Mountainside owners enjoy the first class amenities of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. Residents can also enjoy use of Tree House, the clubhouse and community space that includes a pool, game room, lounge and sport court.

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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Among the other future developments at Mountainside are cabins that offer huts among the trees in their Rendezvous Cabins, a spectacular Mountainside Yoga Retreat on a rocky summit offering the most serene space ever on the lake and more. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe recently announced the opening of exclusive Lake Club providing resort guests with a unique, stunningly designed waterfront venue along with a ton of amenities that include al fresco dining, leisure and water activities, and direct access to the lake.

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! The multi-level Lake Club features amenities that include an indoor gathering area and bar, a ground-floor dining terrace, an upper-level dining deck, and an expansive lawn extending to the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge. Guests will have the luxury of direct beach access and a private boat pier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the embarkation point for a myriad of summer recreational activities and water sports, including boating, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Additional features include an outdoor spa and fire pit, luxurious showers and changing facilities, and ample storage facilities to house kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, etc.

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Acknowledging the importance that a destination plays when buying a new home (or oftentimes, a second home), luxury real estate developments are ensuring that buyers feel welcome from the moment they purchase their residence. From cultural artwork and personalized gifts to historical keepsakes, resorts are making an effort to provide new homeowners with unique mementos tied to the destination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a key reminder of why they chose to buy in that specific location. Mountainside at Northstar Lake Tahoe, CA Mountainside at Northstar is the premier Lake Tahoe luxury residential community, offering high-end, modern mountain homes perched in the treed landscape with floor-to-ceiling windows to take in the breathtaking views. Every new Mountainside at Northstar owner gets a unique gift from their new community, depending on their personal interests and tastes. The most popular selection is the stand-up paddleboard, but owners have also opted to receive all-day all-family mountain bike classes or a fully stocked wine fridge. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a formula, but instead based on the family and what they would value, appreciate and put to use in their new Lake Tahoe home.

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February 3, 2017 From the Robb Report Luxury Newswire Mountainside at Northstar, Lake Tahoe’s premier ski-in, ski-out community, heads into winter with new amenities and programs for owners following a successful year of sales and completed residences. Mountainside has closed more than $30 million in sales in 2016 with a sell out of Phase One Stellar Residences and Home Run Townhomes. The unveiling of two new amenities, The Yoga Studio and Rendezvous Cabins, further adds to Tahoe’s ultimate mountain experience and additional plans for exclusive services and programming will launch in early 2017. Mountainside at Northstar opened new interactive offerings, The Yoga Studio and Rendezvous Cabins, on December 23rd. The studio provides a serene space for yoga, meditation, stargazing and taking in the mountain’s natural surroundings. A southern exposure deck and foldaway doors serve to take full advantage of the sweeping mountain views, tranquil water feature and Tahoe’s fresh air. Mountainside engaged yoga consultant Michelle Linane to curate a program designed for residents. “The advantage is Mountainside is a small community and the outiftters really know their owners. We have been able to craft classes that directly meet their needs,” said Linane. For an elevated outdoor experience, The Rendezvous Cabins feature architecturally stunning huts nestled amongst the towering Ponderosa pines. Mountainside residents are able to camp overnight in the cabins,

enjoy unbelievable views of the Mount Rose Wilderness area, or take pleasure in the community hut for family gatherings, host offsite meetings or just to get away and read a book. Access will be via snowshoe in the winter, with the Mountainside Outfitters assisting with the planning and preparation for the outing. “We are thrilled to start the season bringing the renderings to reality, and offering our owners a unique experience both from a cultural and outdoor standpoint,” says Ron Barnes, Senior Strategist of Mountainside Partners. “Mountainside’s success the past year has provided a platform for us to really expand and experiment with our lifestyle offerings and bring a new perspective to luxury Tahoe living.” This includes the creation of Mountainside Institute. Dedicated to fostering opportunities for owners to collaborate and create, the Institute embraces the wonder and expanse of the outdoors as a catalyst for direct cultural experiences that connect nature, family, friends and self. A seasonal artist residency program launches this month, with noted artists staying on property for several weeks to create art and take part in the community. Landscape artist Zaria Forman will inaugurate the series, and was selected in collaboration with Chrissy Crawford, a New York-based entrepreneur and influencer in the artistic community. “After spending much of my time living and working in cities, it is a privilege to visit and immerse myself in the culture and beauty of mountain living. Collaborating with Mountainside Institute on the artist residency is an opportunity to blend the lines between city and country, and curate an urban experience in a mountain environment,” said Crawford, also the founder of ArtStar, an online platform for discovering and collecting contemporary art. Residents will interact with and watch Zaria at work as she conveys the beauty of Antarctica on canvas, inspired by her time with NASA. “The opportunity to work in such a stunning location will no doubt have a positive impact on my drawings,” said Forman. The one-of-a-kind program will consist of appearances, opportunities to observe studio time and intimate gatherings. Upon completion of the work created at Mountainside, a limited edition of prints will be available for sale. “We wanted to build an experience that allows the artistic process to be shared in an authentic way with a greater, interactive audience, and the artist residency at Mountainside at Northstar realizes that goal,” added Barnes. For more information on Mountainside at Northstar, please visit www.mountainsidenorthstar.comor call 530.550.2010. About Mountainside at Northstar: Mountainside at Northstar is located on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. Seamlessly integrated with the mid-mountain terrain, the four-season community boasts a vision to offer turnkey outdoor experiences for owners, with extensive plans underway for new amenities and unique real estate offerings. Mountainside owners enjoy close proximity to the world-class amenities of The RitzCarlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. Residents also enjoy use of Tree House, the clubhouse and community gathering space that includes a pool, game room, lounge and sport court. For timely updates and more information on Mountainside, visit www.MountainsideNorthstar.com About Mountainside Partners: Mountainside Partners is a real estate development company, which has created world-class resort experiences in the Lake Tahoe area. The Mountainside Partners team developed the Old Greenwood Community, Gray’s Crossing Community, The Village at Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and is currently developing the Mountainside at Northstar Community. In addition, CREW Tahoe, LLC is the owner and operator of Tahoe Mountain Club.

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! Nestled in the Ponderosa pines up by the Ritz-Carlton lies the new Rendezvous Cabins built by Mountainside at Northstar. With incredible views of the Mount Rose Wilderness and an extensive trail system accessible from its front doors, these modern rustically furnished huts are an ideal place to get away and absorb the mountain’s natural surroundings. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

In addition to the luxury accommodations, the developers created the Mountainside Institute as a way for cabin owners to collaborate and create, using the outdoors as a catalyst to build experiences that connect nature and people. The Mountainside Institute includes a seasonal artist residency program to invite noted artists to come to Lake Tahoe for several weeks, work in a cabin and offer open studio hours. Brooklyn-based artist Zaria Forman was the first to take advantage of the program. It was lightly snowing outside and she was working on a 10.5-foot panel perched on a wall with lifelike-looking ice popping out of it. The natural light peeking over the snow-covered windows on to the Antarctica portrait was breathtakingly beautiful. Despite the crazy January weather, Forman made significant progress on her work over the course of a month. This is Forman’s third artist-in-residency experience and she thoroughly enjoyed it. “I’m really affected by my visual surroundings; I loved everything about the space. Being there felt like a retreat. It was so rejuvenating in so many ways and I got work done.” –Zaria Forman “It was such a winter wonderland since day one,” said Forman. “Besides Antarctica, this is the only other place I’ve been to that has this much snow. I would come here every winter if I could.” According to Forman, ice is one of the most difficult landscapes to translate to paper: “In 2006, I went to Greenland with my family. Up until then I painted tumultuous skies, hurricanes, tornadoes. But while we were in Greenland, I found out that climate change was a huge issue because the locals had to adapt to the

changing environment in order to survive. I realized that I wanted to add meaning to my work instead of just painting things for someone’s wall.” For a challenge, she started drawing water but was afraid of drawing ice. “White is a really hard color to draw,” she said. “I didn’t think I could do it.” But she said that drawing water was the one step that eventually led to her portraying the world’s icecaps. Drawing white ice was the ultimate challenge, but she was up it for because art was ingrained in Forman since she was a child. “My mother was an artist and so I grew up with it,” said Forman, adding that her mother took her to remote places, as far away from civilization as possible to practice landscape photography. After Forman received a formal education in art, a NASA Airborne Extraterrestrial Navigator came across her TED Talk on Apple TV. He invited her by e-mail to Antarctica aboard the National Geographic Explorer. She says that she thought it was a joke, but soon found herself among the towering glacial ice with the rest of the crew. NASA has spent the last eight years revisiting and mapping certain parts of the world to learn more about climate change. “I took thousands of photos and used those plus the memory of the experience to capture it [for her later drawings],” said Forman, adding that she will sometimes mix and match photos and change the shape or colors of the ice to represent the experience. She then grids out the photos and uses them for reference as she draws out the ice. “One thing that’s really important to my work is to focus on the beauty of these vulnerable regions instead of the destruction. I want to be encouraging, motivating and positive. I want to create a piece that has that special, magical fairy dust of that human experience that you can’t really translate.” The petite artist kept a positive attitude despite going without power for a bit, her panel arriving late and the 4inch-thick rim of ice around her cabin. She embraced the full experience. “I felt like nothing had been challenging, except wanting to be outside all the time,” she said. “I’m really affected by my visual surroundings; I loved everything about the space. Being there felt like a retreat. It was so rejuvenating in so many ways and I got work done. I mostly enjoyed being so remote on the mountain. I’m lucky and grateful that I got to be there. I woke up every morning ecstatic.” Forman completed her Mountainside residency in early February and her finished piece will be on display for the public on June 21 at an exhibition in Seattle, Wash. Mountainside at Northstar will announce its next artist in the coming months. For more information about Mountainside, visit mountainsidenorthstar.com. For more information about Zaria Forman, visit zariaforman.com.

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Mountainside at Northstar is an exclusive ski-in, ski-out residential community perched aside Northstar California Resort near Lake Tahoe. At this location, over 40 miles of trails spread through 3,000 acres await resident skiers, hikers, and bikers just steps out the door. The Truckee, Calif., project is 15 minutes away from the famed lake, which affords boating and water sports. There’s plenty of golf in the area, too. And Mountainside at Northstar homeowners have nearby access to the amenities of the local Ritz-Carlton hotel, such as its spa and fine restaurants. It’s amazing to see the facilities luxury developers come up with to make the most of environs. Mountainside at Northstar caters to outdoor adventure and nature lovers. Posh huts for campers join the standard pool, lounge, and workout facilities you’d expect to find at any luxury spot. Yoga and meditation enthusiasts will find dedicated buildings for indoor activities and outdoor platforms to practice asanas and reflection out of doors. Borrowing from collaborative business work spaces, a “Zen Cube” is in the works, a place where groups can gather to brainstorm collective ideas. The aesthetic of the project is alpine-village-gone-thoroughly-modern, incorporating natural wood and stone elements in contemporary industrial design that suits the setting with aplomb. Whether you’re in the market for a new vacation home or remodeling one you already own, you’ll find inspiration in photos of a luxe home for sale which showcases outstanding modern mountain design. More here: “Monte Stella” (pictured above) is one of 300 townhouses and single-family homes in the Mountainside at Northstar development. A project of Heslin Construction, the five-bedroom, six-and-ahalf-bath, three-level house encompasses 6,294 square feet. Scott Gillespie of Sand Box Studios handled the architectural design; Spirit of Tahoe, interior design; and art is the work of Slate Art: !

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! ! Tahoe!hasn’t!seen!this!much!snow!in!100!years,!and!so!there!is!no!better!time!to!strap!on!those!tire!chains! and!head!out!for!a!romp!through!California’s!winter!wonderland.!From!skiing!and!snowboarding!to!just!plain! old!winter!fun!like!outdoor!ice!skating,!sledding!and!snowman!building,!Tahoe!has!it!all,!and!we!bring!you!the! ultimate!guide!for!families.! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Where%to%Stay% % For!those!who!prefer!the!north!side!of!the!lake,!the!Village!at!Northstar!boasts!a!ton!of!comfy!lodging!options! for!you!and!the!fam,!and!most!rooms!come!with!a!mini!kitchen!so!you!can!cook!up!your!own!hot!cocoa.!For!an! elevated!experience,!check!into!the!RitzFCarlton,!which!opened!2010!midFmountain!at!Northstar.!Expect!5Fstar! Ritz!service,!with!skiFinFskiFout!convenience,!plus!a!spa!worth!bribing!your!SO!to!take!the!kids!for!a!couple!of! hours.! ! If!your!kids!aren’t!quite!ready!to!“put!on!the!Ritz,”!the!Village!Lofts!and!condos!at!Northstar!make!a!perfect! alpine!lodging!experience,!walking!distance!from!the!gondola,!restaurants,!and!shops!in!the!village.! If!being!close!to!the!action!is!what!you!crave,!the!Village!at!Squaw!Valley!plunks!you!and!the!fam!just!steps! from!the!gondola,!lifts,!shops,!and!great!restaurants!of!the!former!Olympic!Village.!Condos!come!in!sizes!from! studios!to!threeFbedrooms,!so!there’s!room!for!all.!

! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! On!the!South!side!of!the!lake,!there!are!sometimes!better!deals!to!be!found,!as!well!as!some!topFnotch! skiing.!The!brand!new!Hotel!Becket!just!opened!and!boasts!gorgeous!modern!rooms.!It’s!located!Just!across! the!street!from!Heavenly!Village,!which!offers!4,800!acres!of!worldFclass!skiing!and!snow!boarding.!But!its!the! fun!perks!that!the!hotel!offers!that!will!win!over!your!family:!the!ski!valet!will!take!care!of!lugging!that!gear! from!room!to!slope,!pets!are!always!welcome,!and!if!you!are!dogFless!but!dream!of!snowshoeing!alongside!a! furry!friend,!you!can!“Borrow!a!Burmese”!and!take!Remington!the!hotel!pooch!out!for!a!playdate.! ! If!you’re!looking!to!team!up!with!another!family!or!simply!prefer!more!space,!(plus!have!your!own!yard!for! snowmanFbuilding!and!snowballFhurling)!the!widest!array!of!options!are!found!on!vrbo.com!or!airbnb.com.! TahoeGetaways,com!also!offers!some!stunning!homes!perfect!for!groups!or!large!families,!including!some! homes!within!residential!community!Mountainside!at!Northstar,!which!offers!everything!from!ski!butler,!to!a! communal!club!house!with!a!fitness!center!and!heated!pool,!to!backdoors!that!open!up!right!to!the!runs!on! the!mountain.! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Where%to%Ski%and%Shred% % Some!of!you!may!be!itching!to!get!the!little!ones!up!on!skis!for!the!first!time.!If!they’re!ready!to!go!for!it,!most! of!the!larger!ski!resorts!have!ski!schools!that!are!perfect!for!tiny!beginners.!Squaw’s!program!takes!kids!as! young!as!3,!and!these!“Snow!Cubs”!!learn!on!the!flats,!with!about!a!3FtoF1!student!to!teacher!ratio.!Slightly! older!kids!(4F6)!learn!with!the!Snow!Sliders!group.!And!at!NorthstarFatFTahoe’s!youth!ski/snowboard!!program! takes!3FyearFolds!and!up!as!well.!TIP:!For!firstFtimers,!most!resorts!recommend!starting!off!with!a!halfFday,!to! keep!their!little!legs!from!getting!too!tired,!then!checking!them!into!day!care!so!kids!can!have!a!blast!while!you! go!big!on!the!slopes.!Check!out!our!full!list!of!kids’!ski!and!snowboard!lessons!right!here.! ! But!if!the!real!thrill!is!teaching!your!little!shredder!yourself,!there!are!plenty!of!slopes!perfect!for!learning.!The! Little!Dipper!sits!right!behind!the!Ritz!Carlton!and!even!has!it’s!own!mini!chair!lift,!which!tends!to!make!kids! extra!excited!about!the!whole!snowy!endeavor.!Closer!to!Northstar!Village,!there!are!two!Kids’!Adventure! Parks!with!tiny!terrain!perfect!for!the!beginner!to!practice!on.! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Where%to%Sled,%Skate%and%Tube% % Tahoe%Donner% This!outdoor!adventure!wonderland!is!perfect!for!families!who!have!more!on!their!wish!list! than!ski,!ski,!ski.!While!there!are!great!options!for!downhill!and!crossFcountry!here,!we!went!nuts!for!the!snow! play!area.!Sledding!(sleds!provided!),!tubing!and!even!a!snowball!launch!make!this!an!allFinFone!winter! wonderland!for!kids!(and!grownups!who!may!have!forgotten!the!joy!of!coasting!down!a!snowFcovered!hill!on! their!butts).!Ample!parking,!and!one!ticket!lets!you!play!all!day.!There!are!fire!pits,!picnic!tables!and!a!food! truck!serving!up!sandwiches,!hot!cocoa!and!more.!!For!skiing,!snow!shoeing!and!a!gorgeous!place!to!fuel!up! and!warm!up,!keep!driving!up!the!mountain!to!the!Alder!Creek!Lodge.!Don’t!miss!the!family!friendly!glowFstick! parade!and!carnival!on!February!25!! 11509!Northwoods!Blvd. Truckee,!Ca 530F587F9400 Online:!tahoedonner.com! ! Sleigh%and%Sled%Rides! BundledFup!kids!will!enjoy!a!sleigh!ride!pulled!by!horses:!there’s!one!at!Squaw!Creek!Meadow!(free!for!kids!

under!2)!and!also!one!in!South!Lake!Tahoe!at!Borges,!a!familyFrun!outfit.!DogFsledding!trips!might!thrill!older! kids!who!can!stand!to!be!on!a!huskyFpulled!sled!for!an!hour.!Check!out!the!websites!of!Wilderness!Adventures! Dog!Sled!Tours!and!Husky!Express!Dog!Sled!Tours!if!you!think!this!classic!outdoors!adventure!is!a!fit!for!your! family.! ! Tube%it%Up!! If!your!tot!prefers!to!pull!his!own!sled,!there!are!dozens!of!options!for!sledding!hills!and!tubing!parks!all! around!the!lake.!If!you’re!planning!to!ski!at!one!of!the!major!resorts,!you’ll!be!glad!to!know!that!Squaw,! Northstar,!Kirkwood,!and!SierraFatFTahoe!all!boast!tubing!parks!where!kids!can!slide!in!a!giant!doughnut!for!a! small!fee.!And!the!smaller!resorts!have!some!pretty!trickedFout!sledding!hills!these!days,!too:!Soda!Springs!lets! tots!as!little!as!3!take!its!tow!ropes!to!the!Tube!Express,!or,!for!a!slower!ride,!the!Little!Dipper;!Granlibakken! rents!saucers!(no!tubes!or!toboggans)!and!lets!kids!play!all!day!for!just!$9.!For!good,!oldFfashioned!classic! sledding,!there!are!some!hills!around!the!lake!that!do!it!oldFschool:!BYO!sled,!and!best!of!all,!no!fee.!Our!pick! for!a!mild!run!for!the!very!small!kids!is!the!West!Shore!park,!½!mile!south!of!Tahoe!City!on!the!east!side!of!Rte.! 89…look!for!parked!cars!and!a!small!clearing.! And!let’s!not!leave!out!that!classic!winter!pastime:!ice!skating!!The!yearFround!rink!at!Northstar!(rollerFskating! in!the!summer)!is!in!the!center!of!the!village,!so!parents!can!sip!a!hot!toddy!while!kids!twirl!away!in!their! sightline!on!the!ice.!And!the!resort!at!Squaw!Creek’s!outdoor!rink!makes!a!perfect!photo!op,!with!its!Sierra! backdrop!and!hot!chocolate!on!hand.! Indoor!Play:!When!you!just!can’t!get!them!into!their!snow!pants,!hats!and!mittens!(or!have!little!ones!that!are! simply!not!ready!for!the!slopes!yet),!head!for!Truckee!and!hit!up!the!KidZone!Museum!for!indoor!fun!including! art!projects,!climbing!adventures!and!rotating!exhibits.!Hint:!Your!Bay!Area!Discover!Museum!pass!can!get!you! in!for!free!or!discount!(depending!on!your!membership!level).! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Where%to%Eat% % Pretty!much!any!of!the!restaurants!within!the!villages!at!Northstar!or!Squaw!are!perfect!for!filling!up!your! snow!covered!crew!any!time!of!day.!But!if!you!are!venturing!out!to!the!towns,!there!are!lots!of!familyFfreindly! places!to!check!out.! ! Dine!in!an!old!train!car!Jax!on!the!Trax,!which!serves!up!thick!milkshakes,!sweet!potato!fries!and!even!whipped! cream!topped!Irish!coffees!for!mom!and!dad.!This!Truckee!favorite!is!almost!always!bustling,!but!the! incredibly!freindly!staff!will!make!sure!you!feel!well!taken!care!of.!The!menu!is!multiple!pages!long,!and!even! offers!breakfast!favorites!served!all!day.!Portions!are!large,!so!maybe!pick!a!few!favorites!and!go!family!style.!

Their!chicken!fingers!are!the!real!deal!(as!opposed!to!of!the!suspiciously!shaped!McNugget!variety),!so!order! em!up.! ! For!some!special!views,!the!lakeside!dining!at!Riva!Grill!in!South!Lake!Tahoe!is!surprisingly!kidFfriendly.order! up!a!Virgin!Woody!(the!nonalcoholic!version!of!their!famous!house!cocktail)!and!soak!up!the!scenery!of!that! iconic!lake.! ! For!the!best!Frosty!the!Snowman!pancakes!in!town,!grab!a!table!at!Donner%Lake%Kitchen.!It’s!tucked!behind! the!Donner!Pines!Market!on!Donner!Pass!Road.!The!service!is!as!sweet!as!the!M&Ms!used!for!Frosty’s!buttons,! and!the!menu!is!extensive.!(We!recommend!the!Bloody!Marys!for!mom!and!dad)!The!portions!are!massive,! but!luckily!they!offer!half!sizes!on!the!most!monsterFsized!meals.!They!are!only!open!for!breakfast!and!lunch.! ! On!your!way!in!our!out!of!town,!be!sure!to!fuel!up!at!the!Wagon!Train!Coffee!Shop.!Located!in!the!heart!of! downtown!Truckee,!right!on!the!strip,!this!place!is!a!must!visit!for!a!taste!of!local!flavor!and!fun.!A!suspended! model!train!runs!on!tracks!suspended!over!the!dining!room,!and!dozens!of!license!plates!and!taxidermy!trophy! heads!line!the!walls.!The!family!business!has!been!going!strong!for!decades!and!their!baked!goods!are!out!of! this!world.!Just!don’t!try!and!ask!what!is!in!the!biscuit’s!sweet!sauce—that’s!proprietary.!This!place!is!a!haven! for!thoughtful!parents!who!want!to!let!their!partner!sleep!in,!as!they!open!up!at!5:30!am!every!morning!and! offer!early!bird!pricing!during!those!wee!hours.!There’s!even!an!ice!cream!shop!on!site.! ! Getting%There%% % Driving!from!the!Bay!Area?!Click!here!for!our!tips!on!driving!to!Tahoe!with!kids.!During!the!snowy!season,!it’s! best!to!come!prepared!with!tire!chains!unless!you!are!driving!a!4FwheelFdrive!with!snow!tires.!But!if!you!come! empty!handed,!there!are!always!chain!services!selling!and!installing!on!the!side!of!the!road,!and!you’ll!pay! from!$30!to!$45!for!the!whole!shebang,!without!ever!having!to!get!out!of!your!car.! ! For%Carless%Families! Are!you!a!city!family!without!a!car?!Getting!to!Tahoe!can!be!tricky,!as!most!rental!car!agencies!won’t! guarantee!a!certain!model!of!car!when!you!reserve.!We’ve!found!the!best!solution!is!Zipcar,!which!lets!you! pick!your!exact!car!or!truck,!and!they!offer!a!range!of!4wd!vehicles.!Pick!up!is!always!WAY!easier!than!any! rental!agency—just!tap!and!go!!Yearly!memberships!are!a!breeze!to!sign!up!for!and!are!only!$50.!Then!you! pay!by!the!day!(with!rates!that!range!from!$65F$150!per!day!including!all!gas!and!insurance).! ! Another!option!is!Amtrak,!which!has!plenty!of!perks:!no!nervous!driving!on!icy,!snowFcovered!roads,!no!traffic,! gorgeous!scenery!and!some!authentic!riding!for!trainFlovers.!The!downside!is!the!cost:!with!tickets!ranging! from!$46F88!per!person,!it!can!add!up!for!a!family.!The!train!departs!from!Emeryville!and!drops!off!in! downtown!Truckee,!and!shuttles!or!cabs!can!pick!you!up!and!take!you!to!wherever!you!are!staying.!The!trip!is! about!6!hours,!so!your!not!really!saving!any!time!with!this!method!either,!but!the!views!are!killer.!

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JUNE/JULY 2016

CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2016

FEATURES

THOROUGHLY MODERN MAUI The Andaz brings contemporary sophistication to Wailea.

MOUNTAIN HIGH Savoring the best of Lake Tahoe at the new luxury enclave— Mountainside at Northstar.

SIMPLY SUBLIME Like a fine wine, Napa’s Auberge du Soleil seems to get better and better with time. ON THE COVER!

Cabo San Lucas’ THE RESORT AT PEDREGAL offers a distinctive balance between adventure, sophistication and relaxation. The five-star beach resort boasts access to golf, tennis, sailing, fishing, and more. It also serves as a restorative oasis for each and every guest.

Tunic by Alicia Bell. www.AliciaBell.com

TAKE OFF! When my husband and I became engaged 11 years ago, mutual friends agreed it was meant to be. Between the two of us we’d circumnavigated the globe multiple times and had an enduring passion for travel. I can honestly say I got the travel bug from my late father who was an international frequent flyer in the days before that was even a thing. In his roles in global marketing for companies like Intel and NEC it was not uncommon for him to be in South Africa, Europe, and Japan in a single week. My husband is of the same mold, jumping on a plane for a two-hour meeting in Singapore and turning right around in the same day. Of course, this is no longer unique. In Silicon Valley, it’s par for the course. Most of us lead very global lives whether for work or pleasure. Which brings us to the magazine in your hands right now. Gentry Destinations is all about making the most of your precious down time, whether that’s a few hours on a business trip or a much-needed break. Our goal with each issue is to bring you a bevy of travel ideas that are all within your reach—some are only a few miles away and some just a short flight away, but all worth you time. A handful might just entice you into wanting to call them home. Our features in this issue focus on a spectacular new resort on Maui, a legendary favorite in Napa, and a collection of Tahoe residences that will make the adventure seeker swoon. We visit the chic and sophisticated Andaz at Wailea designed by New York’s Rockwell Group (Thoroughly Modern Maui, page 68). Auberge du Soleil proves yet again why it’s a pinnacle Wine Country experience (Simply Sublime, page 82). And the luxurious new enclave, Mountainside at Northstar, captures our love of modern architecture and melds it with a sporting paradise (Mountain High, page 76). Also in this issue, we introduce a new regular column in which Amalia McGibbon brings us a curated list of vacation ideas for travelers who love cooking/yoga/painting/or kite-surfing (the hobby in question will rotate). In this issue, she’s searched high and low to source the most unique and perfect travel experiences for photography-lovers. Grab your DSLR and check out Picture Perfect on page 50. There’s a lot to savor and enjoy. As Frank Sinatra would croon, “Come Fly with Me!”

Stefanie Lingle Beasley // Editorial Director // edit@18media.com

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or Tahoe lovers it’s hard to choose a single favorite vista— the mountains, the lake, the valleys—how can you possibly pick just one? It’s difficult indeed, but if I had to choose, I’d go with the dramatic view that just seems to get better and better as you wend your way up the mountain to Northstar. The majesty of the High Sierra surrounds you, enticing you to jump into your skis in winter or hiking shoes in summer. That primal draw to enjoy all that is Tahoe is precisely what the team at Mountainside is counting on. Mountainside is Tahoe’s latest luxury enclave, built mid-mountain at Northstar. This incredible development brings a fresh, contemporary approach to the idea of a “ski house.” Instead of chalet-style architecture and a central focus on winter, Mountainside’s residences and townhomes are chic, sophisticated, LEED-certified dream dwellings that are designed to take advantage of 3,000 acres of skiable, hikeable, and bikeable Tahoe terrain yearround. Indeed, ensuring that there was a clearly marked trail system connecting Mountainside with The Ritz-Carlton, The Village at Northstar, Tompkins Memorial Trail, and the Lake Tahoe Rim Trail, was key to the success of the project and implemented before ground was broken on Mountainside’s first residences. Eschewing the typical clubhouse, the team at Mountainside Partners opted to create a hub that they’ve named the Tree House. At the ready are concierge outfitters who can offer Mountainside homeowners access to all that the area offers from snowshoeing, kayaking, river rafting, paddle boarding, snow boarding, sledding tubing—you name it.

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In addition, the Tree House includes a jewel-like swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, game room, dining area, lounge, and outdoor sport court. For yoga lovers, a separate outdoor elevated space featuring architecturally stunning huts is suspended amongst the trees. A highly anticipated Zen Cube (think creative meeting space) is in the process of being built. Set high amongst the trees, the Zen Cube will be a gathering spot that homeowners can utilize for unique offsite meetings. The families that are drawn to mountainside are adventure-driven. They love all that outdoors has to offer, but want all the state-of-the art conveniences in their vacation home that they’d expect at their primary residence. To that end, the collection of homes and townhomes at Mountainside have been pre-wired for solar and EV charging, and built with Low-E glass and Low VOC materials for happy, cozy, healthy homes. But beyond their LEED qualities, the homes are breathtakingly beautiful. The architects tapped for Mountainside’s Stellar Collection are none other than Bohlin Cywinski Jackson (BCJ), the agency behind Apple stores nationwide. BCJ is part of the pantheon of “starchitects” on the short-list of corporate titans the world over. The firm has earned eight national honor awards from the American Institute of Architects and over 625 awards from other publications and associations. BCJ’s goal was to create warm, inviting, and liveable environments. They delivered in spades.

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The Tree House at Mountainside (opposite) features state-of-the-art fitness facilities, game, meeting, and dining rooms. A team of Mountainside outfitters is at the ready to help homeowners plan a multitude of Tahoe adventures. A great room overlooks the slopes at Northstar (above). The Mountainside homes are beautifully sited for ski-in/ski-out access in the winter and only steps from hiking trails the rest of the year.

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The homes at Mountainside are LEED-certified and brimming with amenities like EV charging stations. The families that are drawn to the Mountainside at Northstar lifestyle are adventureminded and actively take advantage of Tahoeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s myriad activities.

For the Stellar Townhomes, the BCJ team utilized a central spine to organize the bedrooms, bath, and support spaces and created an open great room floor plan. The 3400square-foot residences consist of an upper entry level and great room, tucked under an extended roof overhang that integrates a formal dining space into the kitchen and living zones; a black-stained, cedar-clad accent wall separates the great room from the master suite. The master bedroom is perched above the ski slope and features stunning floor-toceiling windows that wrap around on three sides of the room. The lower level boasts a guest master suite, two additional bedrooms, and a media room. The exteriors are a beautiful mix of clear-finish and black-stained cedar siding with striking blackened steel panels, concrete, and glass. The result is a series of homes that look crisp, with a purity of line that makes them visually arresting. But homeowners will enjoy the best part of the special spacesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the interiors with windows that frame some of the best mountain views in the world. â&#x2014;&#x2020;

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ecently, we heard the national news that November sales for existing homes were down more than 10.5 percent from the previous month, the lowest it has been since April 2014. Sales from the same time last year are down 3.8 percent. What does this mean? Are we headed for another difficult real estate market? Are we back to May 2007 when the last bubble burst in housing? Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, suggested sales were affected as the industry adjusts to the “know before you owe” rule, affordability levels or sparse inventory. The TRID (Truth in Lending Act/Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act which created the acronym the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule or TRID) doesn’t appear to have been a noticeable issue in our market. The title companies did an excellent job training for the past nine months preparing Realtors and lenders of the nuances of the new legislation. In our local market, I believe it is still the lack of inventory, particularly under $600,000, along with the normal seasonal slow-down that is causing our drop in sales. While sales were down from the previous month in our market, pricing remains stable and demand appears to remain high

at least in the under $600,000 market that currently makes up 95 percent of our sales. Remember, the inventory level under $300,000 is still just a little over a onemonth supply and from $300,000 to $600,000, just over two months’ supply instead of six months which indicates a “normal” market. With supply down and prices rising, are we headed down the same slippery slope we encountered from late 2007 to 2012? Will we end up with homeowners unable to pay their mortgages and prices falling? I don’t think so. The big difference is jobs; we are seeing an increase in jobs now and we were losing jobs in 2007. I looked at existing housing sales in the Reno/Sparks area by price range from 2004 to 2015. What I find is encouraging and hope will put to bed any concerns about parts of our market becoming overpriced. In 2004, Realtors sold 3,263 houses through the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service in the Reno/ Sparks area under $300,000. The median days on market was 46 days in 2004 versus 57 this year, and the median price was $230,000 in 2004 versus $231,000 this year. During the years of 2005 to 2015, the highest median price was $265,175 in 2006 and the lowest was $144,000 in 2011. In the next most robust price range of $300,001 to $600,000, I found the same trends. In 2004, we sold 1,997 homes in this price range versus 2,222 this year. Median days on the market were 54 in 2004 versus 66 this year and the median price was $378,000 in 2004 versus

$365,000 this year. These trends suggest we are still in a slow but steady housing recovery. So, while we are seeing higher prices in these ranges, when we look at the big picture, we are still selling houses close to what we sold them for in 2004. For sales from $600,001 and above, it was interesting to note the median price for every price level has remained fairly consistent over the past 11 years without the disastrous drop in median price we had in the lower price ranges. In homes that sold from 2004 between $1 million and $1.2 million, the median price was $1.2 million for all 11 years except for two when it dropped to $1.1 million. We see the same trend in the $1.5 million to $2 million. The median price in 2004 was $1.8 million and dropped to $1.7 million in 2007, $1.6 million in 2008 and has remained fairly stable at $1.7 million since. In homes that sold from $2 million to $3 million, the median price of $2.2 million increased to a high of $2.6 million in 2007, and today is $2.3 million. Although, only 12 resale homes have sold over $3 million in the Reno/Sparks area since 2004, their median price has only fluctuated from $3.5 million to $4.6 million in 11 years, and with the small number of homes sold in this price range, one or two sales can affect the median significantly. I believe the median prices have remained fairly consistent over the years because most of these homeowners were better able to withstand the economic downturn and stayed in their homes, which kept the sales flat. Prior to 2007,

many homeowners in this price range had the option to build their own dream home and they did. Although the Federal Reserve Board raised interest rates slightly in mid- December, no one believes this will affect housing sales in any significant way and all signs are the Federal Reserve will apply a slow but steady increase in rates in order not to derail the slow economic recovery. The Home Price Expectation Survey, a nationwide panel of more than 100 economists, real estate experts and investment and market strategists was just released. This is a study of where they believe home prices are headed. To put things in perspective, in the “pre-bubble” of 1987 to 1999, home appreciation was 3.6 percent annually. During the “bubble” of January 2000 to May of 2007, home appreciation was 6.9 percent; during the bust, homes depreciated at -5.2 percent, while during the recovery to date, January 2012 to September 2015, homes have appreciated 4 percent. Their projections have homes appreciating 3.9 percent in 2015; 3.4 percent in 2016 and 3.1 percent through 2020. That kind of stability is comforting and sustainable, and bodes well for our housing economy in 2016, although not without some challenges; mainly inventory shortages in some price ranges. The good news is we have demand for housing. Nancy Fennell is the president of Dickson Realty in Reno. Visit dicksonrealty.com to learn more.

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Placer County Speeds Access to Housing Assistance, Focuses on Veterans Having a place to call home is a basic human need, but for some, having a home can be a tremendous struggle. The Placer County Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners took two steps on March 22 to improve access to resources for those struggling to afford a place to live, updating its housing assistance plan to streamline applications for veterans, and reduce wait times for rental assistance vouchers. The voucher program, formerly known as the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program, is a rental assistance program to help low-income individuals and families, persons with disabilities, veterans, and seniors, so they can live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. The program covers all of Placer County with the exception of the City SKI IN, SKI OUT: The Stellar Collection Townhomes, recently completed at Mountainside at Northstar, are right on the slopes and start at $1.85 million. of Roseville, which has its own housPhoto by Jeremy Jensen/Moonshine Ink ing authority. Placer County’s housing assistance resources are administered Placer County Offers Former Swiss Mart Property for Sale in Kings Beach under the Placer County Housing Authority Administrative Plan, a policy docuAn invitation for bids to purchase the property referred to as the former Swiss Mart ment required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in property has been released by the Successor Agency, a public entity, overseen by order to receive federal funding for local programs. Placer County’s updated the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The property, which is approximately 0.3 plan, which was approved by PHA Board of Commissioners, as well as submisacres, is located at 8793 North Lake Blvd. in the Kings Beach commercial corridor sion of the board’s resolution and required certificates of program compliance, at the northwest corner of will secure $2.1 million in federal funding for the Placer County Housing Choice the intersection of North Voucher program, providing up to 297 subsidized housing vouchers. The Lake Blvd. and Chipmunk voucher program currently assists 556 Placer County residents, with 200 people St. The property consists of on the wait list. Placer County staff anticipates the wait list will be open this fall two parcels, with one of the once the current list has been purged of applicants no longer in need of the parcels holding an easement program. The wait list opens when the number of applicants is low enough to for the Kings Beach Gateway warrant a new list. Monument. A remediated former gas station, underground Christy Curtis Partners with Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation to Help storage tanks and structures have been removed, enviThose in Need ronmental assessment and Christy Curtis, an award-winning remediation performed, and BIDS ACCEPTED: An invitation for bids to purchase the independent agent for Coldwell Kings Beach property referred to as the former Swiss Mart regulatory closure has been Banker Residential Brokerage in property, which was an old gas station, has been released by received. The minimum bid Truckee, has spent her career helping Placer County. Courtesy photo for this property is $540,000. others realize their dream of living No bids will be accepted for and playing in the beautiful Tahoe less than the minimum. Prospective bidders will have the opportunity to visit the area. But just as important to Curtis property, guided by county staff. Attendance is voluntary; bidders do not need to is helping those less fortunate in the attend to be eligible to submit a bid. A guided site visit is scheduled for April 21 community, so they have a chance at 10 a.m. The Swiss Mart property is one of four Placer County properties in Kings to realize their dreams, too. That Beach that will be offered for sale in the coming months by either a sealed bid or a commitment to giving back to the competitive request-for-information process. All four properties are being offered community is what led Curtis and her separately, though it may be possible for a developer to combine two or more propteam, known as Christy Curtis & Crew, erties into a single related or compatible project. Info: placer.ca.gov/kingsbeachsale to come up with the idea of making a $100 donation for each property GIVING BACK: Coldwell Banker Residential they close to their client’s charity of Brokerage Agent Christy Curtis will donate Engel & Völkers Brings Luxury Real Estate Service to Truckee $100 of each property sale to a local nonprofit. choice. Its part of a new collaboraEuropean-based Engel & Völkers strengthens its Lake Tahoe presence by Courtesy photo tion between Curtis and the Tahoe adding a second location in Truckee, establishing its latest shop in the landmark Truckee Community Foundation and Flying A building. Engel & Völkers is known for attracting the very best in the Give Back Tahoe that the realtor hopes will catch on throughout the community. industry. The Truckee team is lead by Sharla At close of escrow, Christy Curtis & Crew ask their clients to choose either an Chador and includes real estate advisors “area of focus” or a local foundation to which they would like the agents to Nathan Riedel, Greg Boyle, and Valerie Forte. donate $100 on their behalf. Info: 17400 Northwoods Blvd. in Truckee, christy@ The founding members of the Truckee location christycurtis.com, (530) 587-2856, christycurtis.com. are thrilled to be starting anew under the Engel & Völkers umbrella, confident that the premium brand will enhance their level of performance and service for their clientele, with the firm’s distinctive white boutique shop concept and

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home and condominium inventory remains low, however, nearly 100 of those new listings are residential lots and shared-ownership properties. Some of the shared properties have appeal, and while there are definitely some beautiful pieces of land out there, the cost to build is high, making some of the more attractive lots harder to attain, as many people want to buy their own home that they can use when they want. Looking at the big picture, there is a strong new construction trend and low resale inventory, which will eventually start to drive prices upward, and despite some global economic concerns and a pending election, it is yet to be determined if there is optimism in the market. These indicators are promising signs that we are moving into an expansion period in the economy.

TAHOE SKI LEGENDS (left to right) Andrea Mancuso Webber, Jeff Hamilton, Tamara McKinney, and Billy Kidd recently participated in Sierra Sotheby’s first Lake Tahoe Winter Social and Celebrity ProAm ski race at Squaw Valley. Courtesy photo

What’s Going to Happen to Blighted Henrickson Building in Tahoe City? Check Out New Website The Tahoe City Lodge project geared toward catalyzing a Tahoe City facelift is slated to hit the interwebs. The greatly anticipated redevelopment project, which proposes a 120-unit hotel on 3.1 acres, with amenities and parking, will create jobs and stimulate the local economy while achieving multiple environmental and community benefits, say project organizers. The vision is to create an exceptionally high quality, sustainably built and operated Lodge. Set at the entrance to Tahoe City with a front door to Commons Beach and a back door to Tahoe City Golf Course, Tahoe City Lodge will be located for easy access to a variety of activities. Learn more and share your ideas at tahoecitylodge.com.

Mountainside at Northstar Unveils New Stellar Collection The very first Stellar Collection Residences & Townhomes at Mountainside at Northstar, Tahoe’s premier on-mountain community, were recently completed and designed by renowned Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The townhomes are three bedroom, two-and-half bathrooms, and nearly 2,200 square feet of ski-in, ski-out space. Prices start at $1.85 million. The residences are four bedroom, three-and-a-half bathrooms, and include 3,450 square feet of expansive outdoor living and dining areas. They start at $3.1 million. For a private viewing, call (877) 493-4079.

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WHAT DREAMS MAY COME: Check out the vision for the Tahoe City Lodge on the recently launched website. Courtesy image

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! Architect!Greg!Mottola!/!Photo!by!Joel!Baer! ! The!newly!rich!thirtyJsomethings!working!for!technology,!Internet,!and!media!companies!in!

California’s!Bay!Area!are!beginning!to!seek!opportunities!to!invest!their!money.!And!they!yearn! for!authenticity,!for!a!real!place,!the!mountains,!the!forest.!“These!folks!work!in!very!intense! environments,!focusing!on!something!that!is!often!very!abstract—it’s!technology,!it’s!writing! code,!it’s!engineering!things!in!a!virtual!space,”!Mottola!says.!“Many!of!them!have!a!desire!to! go!back!and!to!be!connected!to!real!things!and!to!nature.”! ! Lake!Tahoe,!California—watersports!haven!in!the!summer,!snowsports!paradise!in!the!winter— is!a!desirable!weekend!and!holiday!destination!for!the!Silicon!Valley!set.!“Some!of!them!are! flying!their!own!jets!from!San!Jose!to!Truckee!and!are!there!in!a!matter!of!an!hour!and!a!half,! and!the!drive!isn’t!so!bad!either,”!Mottola!says.!The!problem:!These!urban!hipsters!appreciate! an!aesthetic!much!more!modern!than!the!traditional!mountain!architecture!that!dominates!the! Lake!Tahoe!resorts—Mottola!calls!that!referential!chalet!and!log!cabin!look!“relentless!sticks! and!stones!architecture!.!.!.!very!heavy,!overly!articulated.”! !

! Stellar!Collection!at!Northstar,!rendering! Weekend2escapists#with#money# # Mountainside!Partners,!a!TahoeJarea!developer!specializing!in!resort!construction,!picked!up!on! the!new!market!need!and!called!Mottola’s!team!in!San!Francisco.!Why!BCJ?!That!the! architecture!firm!typically!doesn’t!work!with!developers!didn’t!matter.!With!a!design!portfolio! that!boasts!Square,!Inc.!headquarters,!Pixar!Animation!Studios,!and!Apple!retail!outlets! worldwide,!including!the!(literally)!groundbreaking!Fifth!Avenue!store!in!Manhattan,!Mottola! and!his!colleagues!understood!the!target!market!and!the!developer’s!vision!for!a!planned! community!of!progressive!luxury!skiJin/skiJout!residences.!BCJ!was!the!ideal!partner!in! rethinking!resort!living!for!a!new!generation!of!weekendJescapists!with!money,!pouring!in!from! the!Bay!Area!on!Fridays!after!work.!And!the!Stellar!Collection!at!Northstar!was!born.! ! Mottola!agrees!with!the!developer’s!calculation!that!there!is!a!sizable!target!audience!of!young,! urban!professionals!looking!for!meaningful!ways!to!spend!their!cash.!“With!the!economy!here! being!so!focused!on!advancing!technology,!there!is!the!thirtyJsomething!crowd,!very!intelligent! and!hungry!for!a!connection!to!a!real!place,!a!real!landscape,!and!the!recreational!opportunities!

that!go!along!with!that,”!says!the!Carnegie!Mellon!University!graduate.!The!idea!of!designing! not!the!usual!super!highJend!custom!home!but!a!series!of!spec!homes!“sounded!like!fun”!to! him—“thoughtfully!detailed!and!spatially!powerful!homes!.!.!.!that!was!a!great!challenge!for! us.”! ! The#Mountainside#setting# # The!Northstar!resort!looks!to!the!north,!Lake!Tahoe!at!its!back,!behind!the!ski!slopes.!“It’s!a! remarkable!setting,”!says!Mottola.!“The!two!skiJin/skiJout!sites!we!are!working!on!flank!this!ski! run,!set!in!such!a!way!that!you!get!these!fantastic!views!of!the!ski!run,!the!short!view!of!this! wooded!mountain’s!side,!and!these!amazing!sunlit!views!of!the!Sierra!Nevada!Mountains!and! Martis!Valley!as!your!backdrop.”!In!siting!each!home!on!its!parcel,!much!thought!was!given!to! the!views!and!the!connection!to!the!landscape.!The!singleJfamily!residences!descend!down! from!the!driveway—“You!enter!into!this!elevated!world,!you!feel!like!you!are!perched!up!in!the! trees,!in!your!own!little!world,!your!own!connection!to!this!beautiful!Sierra!mountainscape,”! Mottola!says.!“Even!though!the!structures!are!relatively!close!to!each!other,!you!get!this!little! slice!of!the!horizon.”!Exit!out!the!lower!level,!and!you!are!on!the!ski!slope.! # “These#folks#work#in#very#intense#environments,#focusing#on#something#that#is#often#very# abstract…#Many#of#them#have#a#desire#to#go#back#and#to#be#connected#to#real#things#and#to# nature.”# #

! # Elemental#palette#of#materials# ! “We!are!satisfying!this!appetite!for!authenticity!by!using!a!really!elemental!palette!of!natural! materials,!detailed!in!a!simple!way,”!Mottola!says,!describing!the!“tension”!between!the! natural!materials,!such!as!stone!floors!and!wood!floors,!bringing!the!outside!cedar!siding! inside—and!the!contrasting!glass!and!metal.!What’s!more,!Mottola!knows!energy!efficient! design!appeals!to!the!target!demographic.!The!Stellar!Collection!is!going!to!be!LEED!Gold! certified;!BCJ!even!hopes!for!platinum.!“Resource!efficiency!is!really!important!to!the!folks!we!

design!for!in!the!Bay!Area.”! ! Designing!spec!homes!for!a!developer!was!a!very!different!process!for!Mottola’s!architecture! practice,!which!typically!works!directly!with!homeowners.!Relying!on!each!others’!respective! experience!and!market!studies,!BCJ!and!Mountainside!chose!the!features!and!amenities!they! thought!would!sell.!“When!we!work!with!a!homeowner,!it’s!a!very!personal,!very!tangible! connection!to!them!and!what’s!interesting!to!them,”!says!Mottola,!adding!that!yet!again!some! design!basics!remain!constant,!such!as!celebrating!the!attributes!of!the!landscape!by!organizing! a!structure!to!take!advantage!of!the!view!and!the!sun.!“All!those!basic!design!moves!are!the! same,”!the!architect!notes.!“Where!this!diverges!is!when!you!have!to!assume!what!will!be! desirable!by!buyers!whom!you!don’t!know.!So!we!design!what!we!think!is!really!appealing,! spatially!or!architecturally,!the!detailing!in!the!way!the!space!comes!together.!The!developer! has!parameters!in!terms!of!what!they!think!the!market!demands,!but!they!are!looking!to!us,! our!vision!for!this!to!be!a!successful!piece!of!architecture.”! ! That!vision!is!informed!by!BCJ’s!firstJhand!experience!in!working!directly!with!the!young!tech! elite!of!Silicon!Valley.!“We!do!have!some!insights,!because!not!only!are!we!designing!some! primary!residences!for!certain!individuals!in!that!world,!but!we!are!also!designing!a!lot!of!tech! companies’!office!spaces,”!says!Mottola.!Seeing!what!his!clients!are!interested!in!at!work!helps! him!understand!what!they!may!want!in!a!primary!or!secondary!home.!“For!instance,!they!all! crave!opportunities!to!collaborate!and!share!ideas,!so!you!want!to!design!the!social!aspects!of!a! home!in!a!way!that!supports!that!same!kind!of!thinking!about!how!you!interact.”!A!“more! prosaic!thing”!Mottola!has!learned!from!creating!office!spaces!for!his!clientele?!“You!make!a! big!deal!out!of!really!goodJquality!coffee!as!the!draw!for!people,”!the!architect!reveals.!“SingleJ source!roasted!beans,!artisanal,!handcrafted!.!.!.!that!attention!to!detail!and!interest!in!the! story!behind!the!experience!starts!to!inform!the!design.”!Similarly,!his!Silicon!Valley!clients! want!to!know!the!story!behind!a!building!material!or!interior!finish—its!source,!why!the! designer!chose!it,!how!it!relates!to!the!place!and!makes!a!homeowner’s!experience!more! authentic.!“They!care!about!that!detail!way!more!than!other!demographics!seem!to,! interestingly.”! !

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Designing#Apple#stores# ! BCJ!has!been!designing!Apple!retail!stores!around!the!world!for!more!than!a!dozen!years.!“The! relationship!started!even!before!that,!when!my!colleagues!here!were!working!with!Steve!Jobs,! doing!the!Pixar!Animation!Studios!headquarters!in!Emeryville!here,!that’s!really!why!we!ended! up!in!California,”!Mottola!says.!Steve!Jobs!purchased!Lucasfilm’s!computer!graphics!division! from!George!Lucas!in!1986!and!established!an!independent!company!that!would!later!be! named!Pixar.!“At!the!time,!Steve!was!getting!back!involved!with!Apple,!and!they!started!this! retail!program,”!Mottola!recalls.!“At!the!time,!everybody!was!like,!‘That’s!crazy.!That’s!never! going!to!succeed.’!And!you!look!back!now,!and!you!think!it’s!crazy!that!that!was!the!prevailing! wisdom!at!the!time.!But!in!those!intervening!years!we!have!been!able!to!collaborate!with! Apple,!doing!these!remarkable!stores!in!really!diverse!places,!notably!the!one!on!Fifth!Avenue! in!New!York!City,!that’s!a!glass!cube.”! ! According!to!the!architect,!who!compares!experiencing!“these!really!amazing!products”!in!an! Apple!retail!store!to!“a!museumJlike!setting,”!the!glass!structures!many!Apple!stores!feature! push!the!limits!of!construction!through!the!innovative!use!of!technology.!“And!then!to!take! those!ideas!and!put!them!into!existing!historic!buildings!all!over!the!world,!in!places!like!London! and!South!America!and!Spain!and!Italy!.!.!.!it’s!been!a!unique!experience!for!our!practice,! because!most!often!we!are!hired!to!do!one!building!for!one!client.!It’s!a!oneJtime!experience,! and!you!kind!of!wish!you!had!a!chance!to!go!back!and!do!it!again.!And!in!the!case!of!the!Apple! stores,!we!are!constantly!refining!the!design!ideas.!It’s!almost!more!like!product!design.”! # “In#the#case#of#the#Apple#stores,#we#are#constantly#refining#the#design#ideas.#It’s#almost#more# like#product#design.”# # Just#designers# #

On!the!other!hand,!it!seems!important!to!Mottola,!who!has!been!with!BCJ!for!almost!a!quarter! of!a!century,!to!convey!that!his!firm!approaches!each!design!assignment!without! preconceptions!about!what!the!final!result!should!be!and!instead!figures!out!what!it!wants!to! be!once!his!team!understands!the!context,!the!client,!the!site.!“We!want!to!make!sure!what!we! are!designing!really!resonates!with!that!place!and!with!the!clients!and!their!dreams!and!their! aspirations,”!says!Mottola,!whose!work!has!won!numerous!awards!from!the!American!Institute! of!Architects.!“We!don’t!just!want!to!be!the!Apple!store!architects!or!the!people!who!do!these! great!houses!or!the!people!who!do!these!university!buildings.!We!want!to!just!be!designers.!At! the!end!of!the!day,!we!are!trying!to!make!really!compelling,!emotionally!powerful!places!for! people,!whether!they!are!private!homes!or!places!where!they!are!doing!research!or!places! where!they!are!shopping,!we!want!them!to!appeal!to!their!hearts!more!than!reason.”! !

! Greg!Mottola!and!collaborator!Denis!Schofield! ! Asked!how!his!experience!with!designing!the!Apple!stores!and!workplaces!for!companies!like! Square,!Inc.!has!influenced!his!approach!to!residential!projects,!such!as!the!Mountainside! Northstar!Stellar!Collection,!Mottola!falls!contemplative.!“It’s!hard!not!to!have!your! experiences!influence!what!you!do,!absolutely,!but!the!way!we!think!about!how!a!space!feels! and!how!you!might!put!fenestration!into!a!building!.!.!.!to!me!it’s!just!all!design.”!One!thing!he!is! sure!his!team!has!learned!from!designing!Apple!stores:!“Using!glass!in!some!homes! in!remarkable!ways!we!wouldn’t!have!known!how!to!do!without!having!the!experience!with! Apple.!And!without!a!doubt,!the!researchJdriven!investigation!into!materials!and!construction!is! something!we!have!learned!how!to!do!much!better,!having!worked!with!Apple.”! # Designing#for#the#heart# # Mottola,!who!grew!up!just!outside!of!New!York!City!in!Northern!New!Jersey,!knew!from!a!very! young!age!that!he!wanted!to!become!an!architect.!“I!was!fascinated!with!construction.!And! once!I!started!to!appreciate!the!way!people!build!things,!I!began!thinking!about!how!do!you! design!and!shape!space!in!a!way!that!really!resonates!with!people,”!he!says.!“A!lot!of!people!

are!really!good!at!doing!wellJconsidered,!responsive!buildings,!but!there!is!this!other!layer.! Sometimes!you!walk!into!a!space!and!you!have!an!emotional!reaction!to!it.!You!feel!something! in!your!heart.!Those!have!always!been!the!buildings!I’ve!been!most!drawn!to.”! ! Is!designing!for!the!heart!taught!in!design!school,!though?!“You!learn!a!lot!in!design!school! about!multivariable!problem!solving,!if!you!really!want!to!get!nerdy!about!it,”!Mottola!says.! “But!what!I!know!today!about!this!emotional!aspect!of!design,!I!actually!learned!from!my! mentor!here!at!the!firm,!Peter!Bohlin,”!Mottola!says,!designating!the!man!who!puts!the!“B”!in! BCJ!“a!master!at!creating!space!that!elicits!that!emotional!response.”! ! “Peter!always!talks!about!being!inspired!by!the!great!Scandinavian!modernists,!so!getting! exposed!to!that!work,!too,!is!deeply!embedded!in!the!DNA!of!our!practice,”!Mottola!says.!“This! idea!that!you!make!modern!buildings,!but!you!should!do!it!in!a!way!that!they!are!not!cold!and! sterile,!but!they!are!evocative!and!warm!and!livable!and!comfortable!is!something!we!aspire!to! do!on!every!project.”!! !

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Barometric Beat Boomers Just Keep Giving Before we look at and attempt to interpret current economic and housing conditions -- a relatively difficult task in the midst of the full-blown dog and pony show that is our presidential election cycle -- we’d like to discuss the gift that keeps on giving, its impetus and its implications. According to a recent report by international real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) the world’s aging population will drive real estate transaction volumes to surpass $1 trillion globally by 2020, up from $700 billion in 2015. Interestingly, the major influencers of this trend are expected to be international investors. David Green-Morgan, global capital markets research director for JLL points out that by 2050 there will be more people over the age of 55 than the entire population of the world in 1950, noting that “this demographic impact will have a profound effect on real estate investment strategies with the amount of private equity capital targeting direct real estate set to increase by over 500%.” As has been the case for many real estate cycles, the Baby Boomer generation, aka the 55+ segment is front and center. They have the money, the time and the inclination to purchase real estate for a variety of reasons. In recent memory, the “55+” category has been largely associated with the Boomer generation. But the number of Americans at or nearing retirement age has burgeoned and includes more than 74 million Boomer and another 28 million Americans ages 67 to 82. The use of the all-inclusive “55+” moniker is becoming obsolete and does not capture nor define the fullness of the market segment. Today’s retirees are more likely to be 65+ years of age. The number of people expected to reach age 65 will grow 36% by 2020, and a recent study conducted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) opined that once achieving the age of 65 years, the average senior can expect to live well into their 90s. The “Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey” is conducted each year by the retirement community developer to determine the preferences and intentions of the market that it sells to, i.e., pre-retirees and retirees, which have largely been people in their 50’s and 60’s. When comparing the 2010 and 2013 surveys, (two periods of economic importance) we noted that more than half (57%) of Baby Boomers indicated in 2013 that they intended to retire by age 65. That number was down from age 67 in 2010, at the end of the Great Recession. One area of inquiry within the survey focused on intentions to move in retirement and, if planning to move, to what destination. In 2010, approximately 33% of respondents intended to move in retirement. By the end of 2013, the proportion of responses indicating an intention to move had increased to 55%, ___________________________________________________________________________________ A Newsletter Focusing on Recreational and Resort Community Development Published by Ralph Stewart Bowden, Inc., Real Estate Counselors

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New Developments – Man-made water features are becoming a popular amenity for new development. The proposed Atlanta River Walk, a 508-acre mixed-use project in South Hall County, GA will have as its centerpiece a man-made water feature resembling a natural river. The project, which is in the preliminary approval stage, would include single-family and multi-family homes, a 200-room hotel and 20,000 square foot convention center, and approximately 800,000 square feet of commercial space. The $700 million project is the vision of Peachtree City-based ARW Group, LLC. www.theatlantariverwalk.com Minto Communities has announced plans for three new Florida communities for a combined total of 17,900 lots and 4.2 million square feet of commercial space. Rural Lands West near Naples will comprise 10,000 lots and 2 million square feet of commercial space. Phase I will be an age-restricted 55+ neighborhood of 4,000 homes, a golf course, and a town center. A resortstyle 55+ community is planned for Daytona Beach with 3,400 residences and 215,000 square feet of neighborhood commercial space. Westlake, located in western Palm Beach County, is approved for 4,500 homes and two million square feet of commercial space. The 3,800-acre community will feature a town center and more than 2,000 acres of lakes, trails and open space. PulteGroup’s Del Webb division is entering the Wilmington, NC market with RiverLights, a 55+ active adult community. The community will offer 547 single-family homes ranging in size from 1,262 to 2,565 square feet, starting in the mid-$200s. The community will feature a 15,000 square foot amenity center with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness rooms, tennis, bocce and pickleball courts. A grand opening is planned for October. Mountainside at Northstar in Lake Tahoe recently announced the sell-out of Phase I of its Stellar Collection, designed by San Francisco’s renowned Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The Phase 2 offering consists of 3 bedroom/2.5 bath 2,200 square foot townhomes starting at $1.995 million and two-story detached 3,450 square foot single-family residences starting at $3.9 million. All properties have ski in-ski out capability. Coordinately, developer Mountainside Partners plans to develop a plethora of new amenities including Rendezvous Cabins, Mountainside Yoga Retreat and the Village House owner’s lounge in the heart of The Village at Northstar. Source: C&R Communications www.discovercrc.com www.mountainsidenorthstar.com

Property Prospects – Land Advisors Resort Solutions and Hawaii Beach and Golf Properties have announced the release of a development parcel located in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Mauna Kea Upland development site includes three ocean view parcels totaling 32.25 acres with view of the Pacific, the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, and surrounding mountains. The opportunity includes areas for estate lots, predesigned fairway homes and luxury condominium villas behind the gates of the Hapuna Beach Prince Resort within Mauna Kea. The parcel enjoys access to all resort amenities. For further information, contact Ben Jenkins, Principal, Land Advisors Resort Solutions at bjenkins@laresortsolutions.com or 480.483.8100. www.laresortsolutions.com _________________________________________________________________________________ All the trends that are fit to follow . . . www.bowdensmarketbarometer.com

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! ! CARMEL!—!The!minute!Diane!Flynn!leaves!her!Menlo!Park!driveway,!the!vacation!begins.!She! listens!to!TED!Talks!and!music,!calls!her!daughters,!and!arrives!in!about!two!hours!at!Santa! Lucia!Preserve,!driving!up,!up!and!up!the!twisting!roadway,!passing!through!stands!of!valley!oak! and!coastal!redwood!as!the!vistas!open!up!in!front!of!her!—!pristine!green!canyons,!rolling!for! miles!—!before!she!finally!pulls!into!the!driveway!of!her!second!home.! ! It’s!time!for!her!to!get!unplugged:!“You’ve!checked!out!of!all!the!highKpressure!hustleKbustle!of! Silicon!Valley!and!checked!into!the!most!relaxing!mindful!place!where!you!can!enjoy!life!and! friends!and!think,”!said!Flynn,!a!tech!marketing!executive.!“It’s!just!an!unbelievable!escape.!Our! guests!always!comment!on!how!well!they!sleep!here.!They!check!their!cares!at!the!gate.”! And!there!is!a!gate.! ! Santa!Lucia!Preserve!is!a!gated!community!that!doubles!as!a!wilderness!preserve!on!20,000! acres!adjacent!to!Carmel!Valley!and!Pebble!Beach.!With!custom!homes!selling!for!between!$3.6! million!and!$11.8!million,!it!also!is!one!of!the!many!getaways!—!from!the!Central!Coast!up! through!Napa!Valley,!Sonoma!County!and!Lake!Tahoe!—!that!lure!affluent!Silicon!Valley!families! looking!for!summers!and!weekends!away!from!the!brutal!work!routines!of!the!tech!economy.! ! The!National!Association!of!Realtors!reports!record!sales!of!vacation!and!second!homes!across! the!U.S.:!roughly!21!percent!of!all!homes!sold!in!2014!fell!into!that!category.!In!California,! where!real!estate!prices!are!through!the!roof,!second!homes!accounted!for!only!5.3!percent!of! all!home!sales!in!2015,!according!to!the!California!Association!of!Realtors.!That!still!translates! into!substantial!numbers!in!Northern!California:!more!than!$1!billion!in!residential!home!sales! last!year!in!North!Tahoe!alone.! ! Whether!the!recent!stock!market!turmoil!in!the!U.S.,!China!and!elsewhere!will!have!a!softening! effect!on!the!secondKhome!market!remains!to!be!seen.!For!the!moment,!the!numbers!are! robust:!“When!times!are!good,!it’s!a!growing!market,”!said!Mike!James,!president!of!the!Bay! Area!and!Hawaii!regions!for!Coldwell!Banker,!the!real!estate!brokerage.!“When!times!are!bad,! it’s!the!first!shrinking!market.!It’s!good!right!now.”! ! Ginger!Martin,!a!Sotheby’s!agent!based!in!the!Napa!Valley,!would!agree:!“I!have!made!my!living!

on!second!and!third!and!fourthKhome!buyers,”!she!said.!“That’s!my!clientele.!I’m!dealing!with! the!private!equity!and!VC!guys!who!fund!the!companies.”! ! The!Bay!Area’s!middle!class!doesn’t!necessarily!relate!to!that!kind!of!braggadocio.!To!many!of! the!region’s!residents,!having!a!second!home!means!renting!a!modest!lakeside!cottage!for!a! week!away!with!the!family.!Still,!the!accumulated!wealth!of!the!tech!elite!is!substantial;!for!that! portion!of!the!population,!second!homes!are!both!a!way!of!life!and!a!solid!investment.! At!Santa!Lucia!Preserve,!where!18,000!acres!are!conserved!through!the!community’s!own! endowed!land!trust,!development!is!a!fairly!laidKback!affair.!It!is!limited!to!300!lots!and!the! marketing!emphasis!is!on!slowKspeed!living.! ! Diane!Flynn!and!husband!Mark,!comanaging!partner!of!a!venture!group!in!Woodside,!designed,! built!and!furnished!their!approximately!8,000KsquareKfoot!house!in!2000K2001!with!a!second! couple!from!Silicon!Valley,!old!friends!from!business!school.!It’s!a!contemporary!ranchKstyle! house!with!three!wings!—!one!for!each!family!and!another!for!guests!—!radiating!out!from!a! large!common!area!with!25Kfoot!ceilings,!kitchen!and!TV!nook,!pool!table,!grand!piano!and!cozy! knockKaround!sofas.! ! During!holidays,!long!weekends!and!summer!breaks,!the!children!of!both!families!have!grown! up!together!—!and!count!the!preserve!as!their!backyard,!with!its!100!miles!of!trails.!When!the! Flynns’!daughter!Lisa!turned!21!in!2013,!she!requested!that!the!family!mark!the!occasion!with!a! favorite!hike!up!to!Hall’s!Ridge.! ! “We!get!there!and!the!kids!launch!into!a!chorus!of!‘The!Hills!are!Alive,’!”!Diane!Flynn!said.! Skewing!toward!baby!boomers,!while!planning!a!shift!toward!younger!Gen!X!buyers,!Santa! Lucia!Preserve’s!amenities!include!a!pool!club!and!equestrian!center,!a!golf!course!that! encircles!a!mountain!and!a!1920sKera!Hacienda!of!GatsbyKesque!splendor,!where!residents!can! linger!over!cocktails!and!meals!in!front!of!roaring!winter!fires!—!or!drop!by!for!takeout!pizza.! Residents!invariably!talk!about!the!community’s!informal!rituals:!the!summer!camp!programs,! the!annual!dog!show,!the!Friday!night!campfires!with!S’mores!by!the!lake.! ! “Parents!can!put!the!helicopter!down.!They!don’t!have!to!be!circling,”!said!developer!Tom!Gray,! whose!company!purchased!the!20,000!acres!—!a!former!ranch!—!for!$70!million!in!1990.!A! lifelong!backpacker,!he!said!that!“the!land!drives!the!plan”!for!development.!That!has!been! generally!steady,!though!the!dotKcom!bust!and!more!recent!recession!have!posed!challenges.! Since!lots!went!on!the!market!in!1999!—!all!have!been!sold!—!about!115!homes!have!been! built,!including!one!that!encompasses!11,500!square!feet!and!recently!listed!for!$8.5!million.! Aside!from!its!9,600KsquareKfoot!residence,!the!spread!includes!a!12Kcar!garage,!caretaker!

cottage!and!guesthouse,!plus!barn,!bocce!court,!infinity!pool!and!home!theater.! Even!with!that!kind!of!luxury,!many!buyers!say!the!preserve!is!a!counterbalance!to!the!rest!of! their!lives.!“It’s!not!competitive,”!said!Alayna!Gray,!a!cosmetics!executive!before!she!and!her! husband,!Tom,!moved!here!a!quarterKcentury!ago.!“A!dressKup!event!is!really!not!that!attractive! here.!People!wear!jeans!to!dinner.!It’s!back!to!some!old!values!and!the!kids!can!just!roam.! There’s!no!security!concern.”! ! In!North!Tahoe,!the!development!known!as!Mountainside!at!Northstar!puts!a!different!spin!on! the!unpluggingKfromKSilicon!Valley!theme.! ! With!a!marketing!plan!that!targets!Gen!X!families!looking!for!second!homes,!it!describes!itself! as!a!“skiKin/skiKout”!community!for!timeKstrapped!techies!who!want!to!get!away!and!go.!That’s! the!message:!Walk!out!your!door,!strap!on!your!snowshoes!or!skis,!then!hit!the!40!miles!of! trails!crisscrossing!the!previously!undeveloped!mountainside!between!the!Village!at!Northstar! and!the!RitzKCarlton!hotel,!now!being!lightly!peppered!with!custom!homes!and!townhouses! across!3,000!acres.! ! “Yes,!they’re!coming!to!unplug!—!that’s!the!point,!to!understand!nature,!for!everyone!to!take!a! deep!breath,”!said!agent!Jeff!Brown!who!owns!Tahoe!Mountain!Realty!in!the!Village!at! Northstar.!“The!reality!is!that!everyone’s!wiped!out!at!the!end!of!a!day!of!skiing.”! ! SingleKfamily!homes!—!most!of!them!glassKwalled!with!expansive!mountain!views!—!cost! between!$3.6!million!and!$9.3!million.!The!newest!ones!are!designed!by!Bohlin!Cywinski! Jackson,!the!architectural!firm!behind!the!design!of!Apple!stores.!(Townhouses!aimed!at!a! younger!millennial!crowd!begin!at!$1.95!million.)! ! Staff!outfitters!are!available!to!arrange!everything!from!massages!to!grocery!shopping,!babyK sitting!and!ski!lessons!for!the!kids.!Private!concierges!work!out!of!Mountainside’s!community! hub,!which!is!known!as!the!Tree!House!and!has!a!fitness!center,!pool,!game!room!—!and!more! awesome!vistas.!Upon!request,!the!outfitters!go!hiking!with!homeowners,!too.! Senior!partner!Ron!Barnes!emphasized!what!Mountainside!is!not.! ! Not!gated,!it!is!a!remote!enclave!with!one!long!and!winding!road!leading!to!it.!Unlike!nearby! Martis!Camp!and!other!more!traditional!Tahoe!communities!that!cater!to!the!tech!and!venture! capital!elite!with!golf!course!and!lodge,!it!is!an!example!of!“esoteric!development,”!he!said.!By! summer,!it!will!offer!movable!meditation!and!yoga!huts!—!set!down!here!and!there!on!the! mountain!by!helicopter!—!and,!some!time!in!2018,!a!Zen!Cube!think!tank!and!gathering!space! for!executives!and!their!associates.!

The!Zen!Cube!will!have!glass!walls,!too.! ! Unlike!Santa!Lucia!Preserve,!Mountainside!isn’t!about!buying!a!lot!and!then!designing!and! building!one’s!own!home,!a!lengthy!process.! Rather,!the!residences!—!10!single!family!homes!and!43!townhouses!have!been!completed!thus! far!—!are!built!and!sometimes!furnished!by!the!parent!company.!That’s!because!Gen!X!buyers,! said!agent!Brown,!want!“instant!gratification.!They!are!making!this!purchase!in!order!to! maximize!the!time!with!the!family!and!they!know!the!clock!is!always!ticking.!So!waiting!a! couple!of!years!to!build!essentially!mortgages!that!time.!So!this!is!about,!‘Let’s!go,!let’s!start! enjoying!this!now.’!“! ! Then!again,!there!are!all!kinds!of!gratification,!instant!and!otherwise.! ! Back!at!Santa!Lucia!Preserve!late!one!recent!afternoon,!Diane!Flynn!sat!down!in!the!courtyard! of!the!Hacienda,!shady!from!the!labyrinth!of!old!madrone!branches!overhead.!Glass!of! chardonnay!in!hand,!she!lingered!with!friends!Jeff!Chambers!and!Andi!Okamura,!of!Atherton,! who!built!a!home!here!about!five!years!ago!—!and!whose!son!Nat!was!married!at!the!preserve! in!2014.! They!mused!over!the!pleasures!of!the!place.! “The!minute!we!drive!through!the!gates,!it!feels!like!we’re!in!another!world,!just!relaxing!and! peaceful,”!said!Chambers,!semiretired!from!his!private!equity!firm!on!the!Peninsula.! “Exactly.!Leave!your!worries!behind,”!said!Flynn.! “It’s!time!to!decompress,”!said!Okamura.!“I!can!spend!hours!in!front!of!a!window!doing!a!puzzle! or!needlepoint!—!but!I!can!also!spend!five!or!six!hours!on!the!golf!course.”! ! She!laughed.! ! “I!can!do!what!I!want.!I’m!home.”!

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! ! ! What!do!Disney,!Copa!América!and!Hugh!Hefner!have!in!common?!They’re!stealing!headlines! from!news!dominator!Donald!Trump.!Theme!parks,!celebrities,!real!estate,!hotels!and!boutique! retailers!are!making!beautiful!noise.!Here!are!notable!properties!worthy!of!our!attention.! ! Lake%Tahoe's%Mountainside%at%Northstar% !

! ! From!the!architects!who!gave!us!the!Apple!Store!and!Pixar!Animation!Studios,!comes! Mountainside!at!Northstar,!Lake!Tahoe’s!exclusive!onKmountain!community!of!contemporary! skiKin/skiKout!residences!fresh!on!the!market.!Architecture!firm!Bohlin!Cywinski!Jackson’s! minimalist,!energyKsmart!alpine!residences!($3.9!million)!and!townhouses!(around!$2!million! and!up)!reinterpret!the!concept!of!a!mountain!dwelling—via!open!interiors,!natural!woods,! floorKtoKceiling!windows!and!integrated!outdoor!spaces!for!active!families.!

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! ! ! ! The!much(needed!drenching!we’re!getting!in!the!San!Francisco!Bay!Area!is!a!wonderful!reminder!that!there’s!still!good! skiing!to!be!had!in!Lake!Tahoe.!Now!makes!for!a!perfect!time!to!show!off!on!the!slopes,!and!do!a!little!house(hunting! while!you’re!there.!We!don’t!have!to!tell!you!that!Tahoe!is!the!ideal!place!for!a!second,!third!or!even!fourth!vacation! home.!We’re!gaga!over!the!brand!new!Stellar!Residences,!a!group!of!single(family!homes!that!are!part!of!Mountainside! at!Northstar,!Tahoe’s!hautest!ski(in/ski(out!community,!and!are!ready!to!move!in!!The!community!also!just!partnered! with!Ram’s!Gate!Winery!in!Sonoma!to!offer!an!exclusive,!high(end!package!for!the!ultimate!winter!weekend!during!the! endless!powder!days!in!Tahoe!for!the!2016!ski!season.! ! But!first,!let!us!tell!you!about!the!Stellar!Residences,!four(bedroom,!three(and(a(half!bath!retreats!in!a!ski(in/ski(out! location!with!expansive!outdoor!living!and!dining!areas,!starting!at!$3.1!million.!Designed!by!Bohlin!Cywinski!Jackson— the!masterminds!behind!Apple!Stores,!PIXAR!Animation!Studios,!Square!HQ!and!more—these!luxurious!residences!are! perfect!for!the!techie!elite,!which!seems!to!be!pouring!in!from!Silicon!Valley!these!days.!These!modern,!progressive! interpretations!of!the!mountain!home!are!energy(smart!and!design(intelligent,!with!floor(to(ceiling!windows!for! spectacular!views!and!generous!indoor!and!outdoor!spaces!designed!for!bringing!families!closer!together.!Features!of! Stellar!Residence!#3!include:! •! Expansive!media!room! •! Large!outdoor!living!space!with!hot!tub!and!fire!pit! •! Fireplace!in!great!room! •! Ski!room!for!winter!gear!with!boot!warmers! •! Radiant(heating!throughout! •! Built!to!achieve!LEED!certification:!solar(ready!and!Tesla(ready!with!energy(efficient!lighting!and!healthy!finishes!for! indoor!air!quality! •! Whitewashed!hickory!floors!and!cabinets!

•! Caesarstone!counters!with!Heath!tile!backsplash!in!kitchen! •! Quartzite!counters!in!bathroom! •! 100%!wool!carpet!throughout! •! Wolf!and!Sub(Zero!refrigerator,!range,!microwave!and!wine!fridge! •! 2(year!family!membership!to!The!Ritz(Carlton,!Lake!Tahoe!spa!and!membership!to!Tahoe!Mountain!Club! ! There’s!no!better!place!to!dine,!spa!and!enjoy!après!ski!and!après!hike!than!The!Ritz(Carlton,!Lake!Tahoe!so!we!think!it’s! so!haute!that!this!membership!is!included!when!you!buy!a!residence!at!Mountainside!at!Northstar.!The!family(oriented! community!recently!added!a!Tree!House,!where!concierge!outfitters!can!make!anything!happen,!whether!you!need!help! with!provisions,!laundry!or!hot!tub!maintenance.!The!Tree!House!also!has!a!family!room,!pool,!fitness!center,!basketball! court!and!outdoor!pod!that!is!a!super!cool!place!to!simply!chill.!It’s!just!one!of!the!latest!amenities!at!Mountainside! Northstar,!where!there!are!plans!underway!for!rolling!huts!designed!for!outdoor!elevated!experiences!for!yoga,! meditation!or!glamping;!a!grotto!with!a!hot!tub!and!yoga!platform,!a!Mountainside!Zen!Cube,!a!space!specifically! designed!to!inspire!and!facilitate!your!ideas,!as!well!as!new!hiking!trails!for!when!the!weather!warms.! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! High!Altitude!Skiing!Sonoma2style! Now,!here’s!the!perfect!way!for!you!to!get!a!taste!of!Mountainside!at!Northstar!without!having!to!drive!all!of!the!way!to! Tahoe.!Ram’s!Gate!Winery!and!Mountainside!at!Northstar!have!joined!forces!to!offer!“High!Altitude!Skiing!Sonoma( style,”!the!definitive!experience!for!those!who!are!as!serious!about!wine!as!they!are!about!après(ski!with!the!ultimate! perk!of!traversing!traffic.! ! Gather!your!group!of!eight!and!set!your!sights!on!an!early!morning!departure!from!Santa!Rosa!Airport,!touching!down!in! Truckee!in!time!to!carve!first!tracks.!Mountainside!Outfitters!equips!you!with!passes!for!high(speed!delivery!to!the!top! of!Northstar’s!Lookout!Mountain!to!enjoy!a!full(day!of!taking!turns!on!freshly!groomed!trails!or!making!the!most!of!the! moguls.!Break!for!an!on(mountain!dining!experience,!complete!with!glass!of!Ram’s!Gate!wine,!at!Tahoe’s!exclusive! Schaffer’s!Camp.!Return!to!the!slopes!and!complete!your!day!at!Mountainside!at!Northstar’s!Tree!House,!before! heading!back!to!your!private!jet!for!the!return!trip!with!arrival!via!chauffeur!to!Ram’s!Gate!Winery!for!après!ski!fireside! before!sundown.!The!High!Altitude!experience!is!available!for!eight!guests,!by!advance!appointment!only;!reservations! can!be!made!by!contacting!the!winery!at!707.721.8700!or!concierge@ramsgatewinery.com.! The!price!is!$14,000!for!eight!people!(or!$1,750!per!person)!and!includes:! •! Roundtrip!private!jet!service! •! Private!access!at!Mountainside!at!Northstar!with!full(day!lift!tickets!to!Northstar! •! Lunch!with!Ram’s!Gate!wines!at!Schaffer’s!Camp! •! Full(day!use!of!Mountainside!at!Northstar’s!Tree!House! •! Transportation!to!and!from!Tahoe!Truckee!Airport! •! Roundtrip!car!service!to!Ram’s!Gate!and!three!hours!at!Ram’s!Gate!Winery!with!wine!and!dinner!pairing! •! Equipment!rental!can!be!prearranged!through!Mountainside!Outfitters!at!an!additional!cost.!

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! Stellar!Townhomes!are!Lake!Tahoe’s!answer!to!the!energy4 efficient!mountain!house! by Lidija Grozdanic 3/31/2016! ! The!four4season!Mountainside!at!Northstar!community,!located!between!The!Ritz4Carlton,!Lake! Tahoe!and!the!Village!at!Northstar,!features!beautiful!examples!of!eco4friendly!mountain! architecture.!Stellar!Townhomes,!designed!by!Bohlin!Cywinski!Jackson!are!built!to!achieve!LEED! certification,!feature!energy4efficient!lighting,!and!provide!spectacular!views!of!the!Sierra! Nevada!mountains!in!California.! !

! ! The!houses!are!modern!interpretations!of!the!mountain!home.!They!are!energy4efficient!and! designed!to!offer!all!the!amenities!of!a!luxury!resort.!Each!unit!features!three!bedrooms,!two! bathrooms,!and!ski!rooms!for!gear!–!all!distributed!across!2,100!square!feet!of!space!over!two! floors!and!organized!along!a!central!spine.!The!main!floor’s!great!room!includes!an!informal! dining!area!integrated!with!the!kitchen.! !

! ! A!wide!palette!of!natural!materials!such!as!white!oak!dominate!the!interiors,!with!black4stained! cedar!siding,!blackened!steel!panels,!concrete,!and!glass!used!for!the!exterior.!The!simplicity!of! the!design!lends!itself!to!maximum!efficiency4!with!a!goal!to!achieve!LEED!certification.!

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CARMEL!—!The!minute!Diane!Flynn!leaves!her!Menlo!Park!driveway,!the!vacation!begins.!She!listens!to!TED!Talks!and! music,!calls!her!daughters,!and!arrives!in!about!two!hours!at!Santa!Lucia!Preserve,!driving!up,!up!and!up!the!twisting! roadway,!passing!through!stands!of!valley!oak!and!coastal!redwood!as!the!vistas!open!up!in!front!of!her!—!pristine! green!canyons,!rolling!for!miles!—!before!she!finally!pulls!into!the!driveway!of!her!second!home.! ! It’s!time!for!her!to!get!unplugged:!“You’ve!checked!out!of!all!the!highKpressure!hustleKbustle!of!Silicon!Valley!and! checked!into!the!most!relaxing!mindful!place!where!you!can!enjoy!life!and!friends!and!think,”!said!Flynn,!a!tech! marketing!executive.!“It’s!just!an!unbelievable!escape.!Our!guests!always!comment!on!how!well!they!sleep!here.!They! check!their!cares!at!the!gate.”! ! And!there!is!a!gate.! ! Santa!Lucia!Preserve!is!a!gated!community!that!doubles!as!a!wilderness!preserve!on!20,000!acres!adjacent!to!Carmel! Valley!and!Pebble!Beach.!With!custom!homes!selling!for!between!$3.6!million!and!$11.8!million,!it!also!is!one!of!the! many!getaways!—!from!the!Central!Coast!up!through!Napa!Valley,!Sonoma!County!and!Lake!Tahoe!—!that!lure!affluent! Silicon!Valley!families!looking!for!summers!and!weekends!away!from!the!brutal!work!routines!of!the!tech!economy.! ! The!National!Association!of!Realtors!reports!record!sales!of!vacation!and!second!homes!across!the!U.S.:!roughly!21! percent!of!all!homes!sold!in!2014!fell!into!that!category.!In!California,!where!real!estate!prices!are!through!the!roof,! second!homes!accounted!for!only!5.3!percent!of!all!home!sales!in!2015,!according!to!the!California!Association!of! Realtors.!That!still!translates!into!substantial!numbers!in!Northern!California:!more!than!$1!billion!in!residential!home! sales!last!year!in!North!Tahoe!alone.! ! Whether!the!recent!stock!market!turmoil!in!the!U.S.,!China!and!elsewhere!will!have!a!softening!effect!on!the!secondK home!market!remains!to!be!seen.!For!the!moment,!the!numbers!are!robust:!“When!times!are!good,!it’s!a!growing! market,”!said!Mike!James,!president!of!the!Bay!Area!and!Hawaii!regions!for!Coldwell!Banker,!the!real!estate!brokerage.! “When!times!are!bad,!it’s!the!first!shrinking!market.!It’s!good!right!now.”! ! Ginger!Martin,!a!Sotheby’s!agent!based!in!the!Napa!Valley,!would!agree:!“I!have!made!my!living!on!second!and!third!and! fourthKhome!buyers,”!she!said.!“That’s!my!clientele.!I’m!dealing!with!the!private!equity!and!VC!guys!who!fund!the! companies.”! ! The!Bay!Area’s!middle!class!doesn’t!necessarily!relate!to!that!kind!of!braggadocio.!To!many!of!the!region’s!residents,! having!a!second!home!means!renting!a!modest!lakeside!cottage!for!a!week!away!with!the!family.!Still,!the!accumulated! wealth!of!the!tech!elite!is!substantial;!for!that!portion!of!the!population,!second!homes!are!both!a!way!of!life!and!a!solid! investment.! ! At!Santa!Lucia!Preserve,!where!18,000!acres!are!conserved!through!the!community’s!own!endowed!land!trust,! development!is!a!fairly!laidKback!affair.!It!is!limited!to!300!lots!and!the!marketing!emphasis!is!on!slowKspeed!living.!

! Diane!Flynn!and!husband!Mark,!comanaging!partner!of!a!venture!group!in!Woodside,!designed,!built!and!furnished!their! approximately!8,000KsquareKfoot!house!in!2000K2001!with!a!second!couple!from!Silicon!Valley,!old!friends!from!business! school.!It’s!a!contemporary!ranchKstyle!house!with!three!wings!—!one!for!each!family!and!another!for!guests!—! radiating!out!from!a!large!common!area!with!25Kfoot!ceilings,!kitchen!and!TV!nook,!pool!table,!grand!piano!and!cozy! knockKaround!sofas.! ! During!holidays,!long!weekends!and!summer!breaks,!the!children!of!both!families!have!grown!up!together!—!and!count! the!preserve!as!their!backyard,!with!its!100!miles!of!trails.!When!the!Flynns’!daughter!Lisa!turned!21!in!2013,!she! requested!that!the!family!mark!the!occasion!with!a!favorite!hike!up!to!Hall’s!Ridge.! “We!get!there!and!the!kids!launch!into!a!chorus!of!‘The!Hills!are!Alive,’!”!Diane!Flynn!said.! ! Skewing!toward!baby!boomers,!while!planning!a!shift!toward!younger!Gen!X!buyers,!Santa!Lucia!Preserve’s!amenities! include!a!pool!club!and!equestrian!center,!a!golf!course!that!encircles!a!mountain!and!a!1920sKera!Hacienda!of!GatsbyK esque!splendor,!where!residents!can!linger!over!cocktails!and!meals!in!front!of!roaring!winter!fires!—!or!drop!by!for! takeout!pizza.!Residents!invariably!talk!about!the!community’s!informal!rituals:!the!summer!camp!programs,!the!annual! dog!show,!the!Friday!night!campfires!with!S’mores!by!the!lake.! ! “Parents!can!put!the!helicopter!down.!They!don’t!have!to!be!circling,”!said!developer!Tom!Gray,!whose!company! purchased!the!20,000!acres!—!a!former!ranch!—!for!$70!million!in!1990.!A!lifelong!backpacker,!he!said!that!“the!land! drives!the!plan”!for!development.!That!has!been!generally!steady,!though!the!dotKcom!bust!and!more!recent!recession! have!posed!challenges.!Since!lots!went!on!the!market!in!1999!—!all!have!been!sold!—!about!115!homes!have!been!built,! including!one!that!encompasses!11,500!square!feet!and!recently!listed!for!$8.5!million.!Aside!from!its!9,600KsquareKfoot! residence,!the!spread!includes!a!12Kcar!garage,!caretaker!cottage!and!guesthouse,!plus!barn,!bocce!court,!infinity!pool! and!home!theater.! ! Even!with!that!kind!of!luxury,!many!buyers!say!the!preserve!is!a!counterbalance!to!the!rest!of!their!lives.!“It’s!not! competitive,”!said!Alayna!Gray,!a!cosmetics!executive!before!she!and!her!husband,!Tom,!moved!here!a!quarterKcentury! ago.!“A!dressKup!event!is!really!not!that!attractive!here.!People!wear!jeans!to!dinner.!It’s!back!to!some!old!values!and! the!kids!can!just!roam.!There’s!no!security!concern.”! ! In!North!Tahoe,!the!development!known!as!Mountainside!at!Northstar!puts!a!different!spin!on!the!unpluggingKfromK Silicon!Valley!theme.! ! With!a!marketing!plan!that!targets!Gen!X!families!looking!for!second!homes,!it!describes!itself!as!a!“skiKin/skiKout”! community!for!timeKstrapped!techies!who!want!to!get!away!and!go.!That’s!the!message:!Walk!out!your!door,!strap!on! your!snowshoes!or!skis,!then!hit!the!40!miles!of!trails!crisscrossing!the!previously!undeveloped!mountainside!between! the!Village!at!Northstar!and!the!RitzKCarlton!hotel,!now!being!lightly!peppered!with!custom!homes!and!townhouses! across!3,000!acres.! ! “Yes,!they’re!coming!to!unplug!—!that’s!the!point,!to!understand!nature,!for!everyone!to!take!a!deep!breath,”!said!agent! Jeff!Brown!who!owns!Tahoe!Mountain!Realty!in!the!Village!at!Northstar.!“The!reality!is!that!everyone’s!wiped!out!at!the! end!of!a!day!of!skiing.”! ! SingleKfamily!homes!—!most!of!them!glassKwalled!with!expansive!mountain!views!—!cost!between!$3.6!million!and!$9.3! million.!The!newest!ones!are!designed!by!Bohlin!Cywinski!Jackson,!the!architectural!firm!behind!the!design!of!Apple! stores.!(Townhouses!aimed!at!a!younger!millennial!crowd!begin!at!$1.95!million.)! !

Staff!outfitters!are!available!to!arrange!everything!from!massages!to!grocery!shopping,!babyKsitting!and!ski!lessons!for! the!kids.!Private!concierges!work!out!of!Mountainside’s!community!hub,!which!is!known!as!the!Tree!House!and!has!a! fitness!center,!pool,!game!room!—!and!more!awesome!vistas.!Upon!request,!the!outfitters!go!hiking!with!homeowners,! too.! ! Senior!partner!Ron!Barnes!emphasized!what!Mountainside!is!not.! ! Not!gated,!it!is!a!remote!enclave!with!one!long!and!winding!road!leading!to!it.!Unlike!nearby!Martis!Camp!and!other! more!traditional!Tahoe!communities!that!cater!to!the!tech!and!venture!capital!elite!with!golf!course!and!lodge,!it!is!an! example!of!“esoteric!development,”!he!said.!By!summer,!it!will!offer!movable!meditation!and!yoga!huts!—!set!down! here!and!there!on!the!mountain!by!helicopter!—!and,!some!time!in!2018,!a!Zen!Cube!think!tank!and!gathering!space!for! executives!and!their!associates.! ! The!Zen!Cube!will!have!glass!walls,!too.! ! Unlike!Santa!Lucia!Preserve,!Mountainside!isn’t!about!buying!a!lot!and!then!designing!and!building!one’s!own!home,!a! lengthy!process.! ! Rather,!the!residences!—!10!single!family!homes!and!43!townhouses!have!been!completed!thus!far!—!are!built!and! sometimes!furnished!by!the!parent!company.!That’s!because!Gen!X!buyers,!said!agent!Brown,!want!“instant! gratification.!They!are!making!this!purchase!in!order!to!maximize!the!time!with!the!family!and!they!know!the!clock!is! always!ticking.!So!waiting!a!couple!of!years!to!build!essentially!mortgages!that!time.!So!this!is!about,!‘Let’s!go,!let’s!start! enjoying!this!now.’!“! ! Then!again,!there!are!all!kinds!of!gratification,!instant!and!otherwise.! ! Back!at!Santa!Lucia!Preserve!late!one!recent!afternoon,!Diane!Flynn!sat!down!in!the!courtyard!of!the!Hacienda,!shady! from!the!labyrinth!of!old!madrone!branches!overhead.!Glass!of!chardonnay!in!hand,!she!lingered!with!friends!Jeff! Chambers!and!Andi!Okamura,!of!Atherton,!who!built!a!home!here!about!five!years!ago!—!and!whose!son!Nat!was! married!at!the!preserve!in!2014.! ! They!mused!over!the!pleasures!of!the!place.! “The!minute!we!drive!through!the!gates,!it!feels!like!we’re!in!another!world,!just!relaxing!and!peaceful,”!said!Chambers,! semiretired!from!his!private!equity!firm!on!the!Peninsula.! ! “Exactly.!Leave!your!worries!behind,”!said!Flynn.! ! “It’s!time!to!decompress,”!said!Okamura.!“I!can!spend!hours!in!front!of!a!window!doing!a!puzzle!or!needlepoint!—!but!I! can!also!spend!five!or!six!hours!on!the!golf!course.”! ! She!laughed.! ! “I!can!do!what!I!want.!I’m!home.!

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! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! With!apologies!to!“Game!of!Thrones”!fans,!winter!isn’t!just!coming—it’s!finally!arrived!!That!is,!if!the!massive! snowstorm!that!swept!across!much!of!the!U.S.!this!weekend!didn’t!already!give!you!a!heads!up!on!this!fact.! ! Purchasing!a!mountain!retreat!that!can!serve!as!a!base!for!skiing!or!snowboarding!trips!may!be!the!real!estate! equivalent!of!that!black!diamond!run.!It!offers!plenty!of!rewards—but!also!some!bigHtime!challenges!and!more! than!a!few!risks.! ! We!spoke!to!some!of!the!best!folks!in!the!business!on!the!subject,!so!make!sure!you!think!about!the!following! things!before!you!push!off!the!edge.!Ready?!Let’s!shred!the!gnar!! ! What’s'your'budget?' It!seems!obvious,!but!this!will!determine!whether!you’re!going!for!one!of!the!shiny!new!winter!resort! developments!or!a!fixerHupper.!And,!yes,!it!will!also!determine!just!how!close!you’ll!get!to!the!slopes.! ! “Obviously,!as!with!all!real!estate,!location!is!key.!If!you!can’t!buy!on!the!mountain,!you!try!to!buy!something! that!has!reasonable!proximity,”!says!Bruce'Wright,!senior!vice!president!at!SB!Architects,!who!designs!ski! homes,!and!owns!one!he!renovated!in!Lake!Tahoe.! ! Ask!yourself!if!the!home!truly!fits!your!downtime!needs:!Will!you!have!large!dinner!crowds!who!need!a!large! kitchen!and!dining!area?!Is!the!floor!plan!flexible!enough!for!multiple!guests?!Is!a!hot!tub!or!sauna!a!mustH have?! ! On!that!last!item,!Wright!has!a!definite!opinion.! ! “Saunas!are!not!too!expensive!to!install,”!he!says.!“It’s!a!fun!little!amenity!that!you!don’t!typically!have”!back! home.!So!why!not!take!the!plunge?! !

What'do'you'get'for'your'money?' ! Say!you!spring!for!a!pricey!mountain!place.!Even!if!the!home!itself!is!swanky,!you!need!to!look!beyond!the! front!door!and!find!out!what!else!is!being!offered!along!with!that!key!to!your!snowy!kingdom.! ! If!you’ve!paid!top!dollar!for!true!slopeHside,!skiHin,!skiHout!living,!the!last!thing!you!want!is!to!bother!with! maintenance!and!upkeep,!says!Ron'Barnes,!a!senior!partner!at!Mountainside!Partners,!which!developed! Mountainside!at!Northstar'in!Truckee,!CA,!where!newly!built!midHmountain!homes!start!at!$1.75!million.! ! He!notes!that!many!newer!communities!come!with!standard!amenities!such!as!a!clubhouse,!pool,!and!fitness! center.!Some!even!have!concierge!service.!You!want!mountain!rustic?!Go!rustic.!You!want!mountain!luxury?! Search!it!out,!and!make!sure!you’re!getting!your!money’s!worth.! ! Do'you'know'your'developer?' ! If!not,!get!to!know!him,!pronto.! ! “What’s!their!staying!power!and!longHterm!vision?”!Barnes!asks.!“Do!they!have!a!track!record!of!coming!back! regularly!and!continue!to!improve![their!developments]?!That’s!always!a!great!sign!of!the!level!of! commitment.”! ! Have'you'read'the'fine'print?' Before!you!sink!your!money!into!such!a!longHterm!investment,!find!out!the!homeowners!association!rules.!Are! you!allowed!to!rent!out!your!place!when!you’re!not!using!it?!!Are!you!guarded!against!major!structural! problems!involving,!say,!how!the!roof!handles!the!snow!load?! ! Yeah,!we!know!it’s!a!vacation!home!and!we!understand!that!you’re!eager!to!hit!the!slopes!and!start!Zorbing! already.!But!you!should!apply!the!same!level!of!due!diligence!you!would!when!buying!a!primary!residence.! What!happens!when!you’re!not!there?! ! New!or!old,!vacation!homes!need!maintenance!when!you’re!not!around.!If!you!buy!a!place!that’s!not!part!of!a! development,!that’s!where!a!property!manager!comes!in.! ! You!can!choose!a!big!firm!or!find!a!single!person!to!handle!your!empty!home.!(You!can!ask!your!Realtor®!for! recommendations.)!Either!way,!you’ll!be!provided!with!a!menu!of!services—for!a!monthly!fee.!The!more! maintenance,!the!higher!the!fees!(duh).! ! But!the!price!can!be!well!worth!it!compared!to!a!burst!pipe!that!goes!unnoticed!for!days,!weeks,!or!months.! “The!cost!of!having!a!property!manager!is!relatively!tiny!compared!to!the!cost!of!the!house,”!says!Jill'Shore,!a! broker!for!Douglas!Elliman!in!Aspen,!CO.!And!what!that!peace!of!mind!buys!you!is!priceless.! Will!this!home!work!for!all!four!seasons?! ! Maybe!you’re!one!of!those!rare!snow!bunnies!who!wants!to!vacay!only!in!the!most!frigid!conditions.!But,!if! you!have!a!second!home,!it!would!be!nice!to!use!it!yearHround,!right?! If!a!fourHseason!retreat!is!your!goal,!pick!carefully.! “Our!summer!season!is!as!big!or!bigger!than!our!winter!season,”!says!Joshua'Saslove!of!Douglas!Elliman’s! Aspen!and!Snowmass!office.!He!also!notes!the!nearby!attractions,!from!hiking!and!biking!to!music!festivals,! Theater!Aspen,!the!Aspen!Institute,!the!Aspen!ballet,!restaurants,!and!concerts.! ! Think!of!the!old!winter!resort!mantra:!“I!came!for!the!winter;!I!stayed!for!the!summer.”!Sounds!pretty!good,! right?!

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! ! (Truckee,!CA)!–!Mountainside+at+Northstar,!Lake!Tahoe’s!premier!on8mountain!community,! heads!into!summer!with!aggressive!efforts!to!reinvent!the!ultimate!mountain!experience,! unveiling!newly!completed!residential!inventory,!unique!programming,!luxury!amenities!and! the!debut!of!the!Mountainside!Outfitters!concierge!team.!Primed!for!a!new!season!of! adventure,!Mountainside!plans!to!double!amenity!offerings!by!year’s!end.! ! The!season!concludes!with!the!completion!of!Stellar!Collection!Residences!and!Townhomes,! the!highly!anticipated!project!designed!by!San!Francisco’s!renowned!Bohlin!Cywinski!Jackson.! Launched!earlier!last!year,!Phase!Two!is!coming!to!the!market!after!the!first!phase!sold!out!over! the!winter.!Boasting!modern!mountain!design!and!sophisticated!comfort,!the!Stellar!Collection! represents!the!community’s!progressive!interpretation!of!luxury+mountain+living.!Owners!can! also!choose!from!one!of!two!design!packages,!courtesy!of!local!interior!designers!Scott!Corridan! and!Rachel!Williams,!who!each!bring!a!fresh,!modern!perspective!to!the!homes!in!an!elegant! way!that!appeals!to!today’s!sophisticated!homebuyers,!who!seek!turn8key!offerings.! ! Mountainside!at!Northstar!residents!enjoy!a!plethora!of!amenities!and!endless!outdoor! adventures!steps!away!from!their!homes,!including!Tree+House,!the!community!gathering! space!complete!with!a!fitness!facility,!outdoor!pool,!dining!area,!lounge!and!game!room.!Tree! House!Outfitters,!the!expert!staff!of!mountain!concierges!who!made!their!debut!this!past! winter,!provide!an!all8access,!insider!guide!to!the!trails!and!waters!of!North!Lake!Tahoe!–!from! suggesting!an!undiscovered!hiking!trail!to!booking!an!exhilarating!adventure!out!on!the!lake,! Outfitters!personalize!each!guest’s!experience!to!go!above!and!beyond!the!average!outdoor! venture.!!

! “We!are!excited!to!offer!our!members!authentic!and!one8of8a8kind!experiences!through! engaging!amenities!and!outdoor!experiences,!led!by!a!team!of!outfitters!who!deeply!know!the! trails!and!waters!of!North!Lake!Tahoe,”!says!Ron!Barnes,!Senior!Strategist!of!Mountainside! Partners.!! ! “We’ve!sought!to!define!and!perfect!the!ultimate!guide!to!luxury!mountain!living,!and!our!new! amenities!accomplish!just!that.”! Following!the!completion!of!the!first!phase,!Mountainside!Partners!plans!to!invest!in!new! amenities!that!will!provide!full8service!luxury!and!limitless+outdoor+experiences,!including:! ! Rendezvous!Cabins:!an!elevated!outdoor!experience,!featuring!architecturally!stunning!huts! amongst!the!trees.!Residents!will!enjoy!intimate!community!and!family!gatherings,!fireside!chat! series!and!the!unique!opportunity!to!stay!in!the!huts!overnight,!in!a!private,!quiet!setting!with! stunning!views!of!the!Mount!Rose!Wilderness!area.! Mountainside!Yoga!Retreat:!nestled!into!a!spectacular!rock!outcropping,!the!studio!will!provide! a!serene!space!for!yoga,!meditation,!stargazing!and!taking!in!the!abundance!of!the!mountain’s! natural!surroundings.!The!space!includes!a!southern!exposure!deck!with!foldaway!doors!that! double!the!capacity!of!the!studio!when!open!and!take!full!advantage!of!sweeping!mountain! views!and!Tahoe’s!fresh!air.! ! Mountainside!Trail!System:!capitalizing!on!40!plus!miles!of!trails,!a!clearly!marked!trail!system! connects!Mountainside!owners!with!the!great!outdoors!set!within!their!backyard.!From! leisurely!strolls!to!The!Ritz8Carlton,!The!Village!at!Northstar!or!Mountainside’s!day!huts,!to! elevated!excursions!on!Tompkins!Memorial!Trail!and!Lake!Tahoe!Rim!Trail,!the!fence8free! community!will!offer!multiple!trail!systems!for!any!level!of!adventure.! ! Village!House:!an!owner’s!lounge!in!the!heart!of!The!Village!at! Northstar,!located!just!steps!away!from!the!vibrant!collection!of!restaurants,!attractions!and! retail!shops.!Residents!can!relax!and!enjoy!an!expansive!indoor/outdoor!communal!space,!as! well!as!several!lounge!areas,!for!a!true!village!retreat.! ! Mountainside!Play:!a!collection!of!play!structures!where!kids!can!play!and!adults!can!relax!while! taking!in!the!surrounding!views.!Set!along!a!hillside!with!inter8connecting!trails,!kids!can!access! different!play!zones,!while!adults!utilize!the!picnic!areas!–!all!just!steps!away!from!their! residences.! ! In!addition,!Mountainside!at!Northstar!recently!welcomed!Truckee’s!beloved!chef!Jacob!Burton! of!Stella!Culinary!to!the!team,!appointing!him!as!Mountainside’s!official!Kitchen!Consultant.!A! Food$&$Wine!magazine!Best!New!Chef!Nominee!(2013),!Burton!will!perform!exclusive!in8 residence!cooking!demos!for!owners,!lending!his!expertise!to!those!looking!to!enhance!their! culinary!skills.!He!will!also!be!available!to!consult!and!work!directly!with!new!homeowners!to! custom!design!the!perfect!kitchen.!

! ! ! ! ! With%custom%homes%selling%for%between%$3.6%million%and%$11.8%million,%the%Santa%Lucia% Preserve%is%one%of%the%many%getaways%that%lure%affluent%Silicon%Valley%families%looking%for% summers%and%weekends%away%from%the%brutal%work%routines%of%the%tech%economy.% % CARMEL,!Calif.!—!The!minute!Diane!Flynn!leaves!her!Menlo!Park!driveway,!the!vacation!begins.! She!listens!to!TED!Talks!and!music,!calls!her!daughters,!and!arrives!in!about!two!hours!at!Santa! Lucia!Preserve,!driving!up,!up!and!up!the!twisting!roadway,!passing!through!stands!of!valley!oak! and!coastal!redwood!as!the!vistas!open!up!in!front!of!her!—!pristine!green!canyons,!rolling!for! miles!—!before!she!finally!pulls!into!the!driveway!of!her!second!home.! ! It’s!time!for!her!to!get!unplugged:!“You’ve!checked!out!of!all!the!highKpressure!hustleKbustle!of! Silicon!Valley!and!checked!into!the!most!relaxing!mindful!place!where!you!can!enjoy!life!and! friends!and!think,”!said!Flynn,!a!techKmarketing!executive.!“It’s!just!an!unbelievable!escape.!Our! guests!always!comment!on!how!well!they!sleep!here.!They!check!their!cares!at!the!gate.”! ! And!there!is!a!gate.! ! Santa!Lucia!Preserve!is!a!gated!community!that!doubles!as!a!wilderness!preserve!on!20,000! acres!about!55!miles!south!of!San!Jose.!With!custom!homes!selling!for!between!$3.6!million! and!$11.8!million,!it!also!is!one!of!the!many!getaways!that!lure!affluent!Silicon!Valley!families! looking!for!summers!and!weekends!away!from!the!brutal!work!routines!of!the!tech!economy.! ! The!National!Association!of!Realtors!reports!record!sales!of!vacation!and!second!homes!across! the!U.S.:!roughly!21!percent!of!all!homes!sold!in!2014!fell!into!that!category.! ! In!California,!where!realKestate!prices!are!through!the!roof,!second!homes!accounted!for!only! 5.3!percent!of!all!home!sales!in!2015,!according!to!the!California!Association!of!Realtors.!That! still!translates!into!substantial!numbers!in!Northern!California.! ! Whether!the!recent!stockKmarket!turmoil!in!the!U.S.,!China!and!elsewhere!will!have!a!softening! effect!on!the!secondKhome!market!remains!to!be!seen.!For!the!moment,!the!numbers!are! robust:!“When!times!are!good,!it’s!a!growing!market,”!said!Mike!James,!president!of!the!Bay! Area!and!Hawaii!regions!for!Coldwell!Banker,!the!realKestate!brokerage.!“When!times!are!bad,! it’s!the!first!shrinking!market.!It’s!good!right!now.”! ! Ginger!Martin,!a!Sotheby’s!agent!based!in!the!Napa!Valley,!would!agree:!“I!have!made!my!living! on!secondK!and!thirdK!and!fourthKhome!buyers,”!she!said.!“That’s!my!clientele.!I’m!dealing!with! the!private!equity!and!VC!guys!who!fund!the!companies.”!

! The!Bay!Area’s!middle!class!doesn’t!necessarily!relate!to!that!kind!of!braggadocio.!To!many!of! the!region’s!residents,!having!a!second!home!means!renting!a!modest!lakeside!cottage!for!a! week!away!with!the!family.!Still,!the!accumulated!wealth!of!the!tech!elite!is!substantial;!for!that! portion!of!the!population,!second!homes!are!both!a!way!of!life!and!a!solid!investment.! ! At!Santa!Lucia!Preserve,!where!18,000!acres!are!conserved!through!the!community’s!own! endowed!land!trust,!development!is!a!fairly!laidKback!affair.!It!is!limited!to!300!lots!and!the! marketing!emphasis!is!on!slowKspeed!living.! ! In!North!Tahoe,!the!development!known!as!Mountainside!at!Northstar!puts!a!different!spin!on! the!unpluggingKfromKSilicon!Valley!theme.! ! With!a!marketing!plan!that!targets!Gen!X!families!looking!for!second!homes,!it!describes!itself! as!a!“skiKin/skiKout”!community!for!timeKstrapped!techies!who!want!to!get!away!and!go.! ! “Yes,!they’re!coming!to!unplug!—!that’s!the!point,!to!understand!nature,!for!everyone!to!take!a! deep!breath,”!said!agent!Jeff!Brown!who!owns!Tahoe!Mountain!Realty!in!the!Village!at! Northstar.!“The!reality!is!that!everyone’s!wiped!out!at!the!end!of!a!day!of!skiing.”! ! SingleKfamily!homes!—!most!of!them!glassKwalled!with!expansive!mountain!views!—!cost! between!$3.6!million!and!$9.3!million.!The!newest!ones!are!designed!by!Bohlin!Cywinski! Jackson,!the!architectural!firm!behind!the!design!of!Apple!stores.!(Town!houses!aimed!at!a! younger!millennial!crowd!begin!at!$1.95!million.)! ! Back!at!Santa!Lucia!Preserve!late!one!recent!afternoon,!Diane!Flynn!sat!down!in!the!courtyard! of!the!Hacienda,!a!social!center!offering!nightly!dining.!Glass!of!chardonnay!in!hand,!she! lingered!with!friends!Jeff!Chambers!and!Andi!Okamura,!who!built!a!home!here!about!five!years! ago!—!and!whose!son!Nat!was!married!at!the!preserve!in!2014.! ! They!mused!over!the!pleasures!of!the!place.!“The!minute!we!drive!through!the!gates,!it!feels! like!we’re!in!another!world,!just!relaxing!and!peaceful,”!said!Chambers,!semiretired!from!his! private!equity!firm.! ! “It’s!time!to!decompress,”!said!Okamura.!

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A never-ending vacation awaits in the aptly named Stellar Residences at Mountainside, a luxury community set in the Sierra Nevada. “Ease is the key word describing lifestyle here,” said Ron Barnes, senior partner of the group in charge of developing the luxury community. “All you have to do is arrive.” A member’s clubhouse, mile after mile of trails and a level of pampering synonymous with the Ritz-Carlton are among the features at the ski-in/ski-out locale within Lake Tahoe’s Northstar resort. Architect Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designed the six Stellar homes for Mountainside. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame craggy rocks jutting from beneath the alabaster-hued snow into the crisp mountain air. Wide-plank, whitewashed hickory floors and wool carpeting spans the 3,450-square-foot home highlighted by an outdoor living room with spa and fire pit. The Ritz-Carlton’s partnership with the Mountainside community offers residents the same privileges as hotel guests. Room service, massages, dry cleaning and more are among the available services. Barnes praises Mountainside’s outfitters for creating an environment where residents are treated like celebrities. Looking for the best ski instructor or an under-appreciated local restaurant? Ask an outfitter. “They are concierges to the outdoors. They’re connected to all of the best of Northstar, Truckee and Lake Tahoe. Everything they do has an eye toward the homeowner experience,” Barnes said. Stellar residences and townhomes are the newest additions to Mountainside, a master-planned community of multiple neighborhoods. Previous developments include Martis 25, Home Run and Trailside Townhomes. More than 40 miles of trails meander through Northstar, a ski resort between Truckee and Lake Tahoe, minutes from the Nevada border.

“Our community is essentially turned inside out. Traditionally, these types of communities revolve around huge clubhouses. Instead, ours features collections of small little outbuildings and the Ritz-Carlton,” Barnes said. “There’s this great interconnectivity and makes the mountain itself the clubhouse.” That’s not to say the community is without a central hub. That role goes to Tree House, a recently completed exclusive clubhouse overlooking Carson Range. A wine bar, retro arcade games, billiard tables and fitness center are among amenities in the voluminous Tree House, while the outdoor area features a heated pool, fire pit and sport courts. Paths for skiers and snowshoers create a winter wonderland that turns into a hiker’s and mountain biker’s utopia after the snow melts. Warmer weather also reintroduces outdoor yoga studios to the landscape. For now, the skiing is too good for people to be thinking about summer, Barnes said. “The snow this year was definitely welcome. We have 14 fresh inches of powder as of this morning,” he said on Jan. 8. Details Address: Stellar Residence No. 3, Mountainside at Northstar Price: Starting at $3.1 million Features: Four bedrooms and an open floor plan leading to a deck with a hot tub and fire pit highlight this ski-in/ski-out home designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. The newly built home is part of the Mountainside at Northstar development, a community partnered with Lake Tahoe’s nearby Ritz-Carlton. Contact: The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, mountainsidenorthstar.com, info@mountainsidenorthstar.com.! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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A"look"from"the"living"room"of"one"of"the"Mountainside"at"Northstar"residences." " " " " " " " " " " " High"Altitude"Skiing"Sonoma:style""offers"the"best"of"both"worlds"in"ski"country"and"wine"country."

! TRUCKEE,!Calif.!—!Is!the!traffic!at!Lake!Tahoe!taking!the!fun!out!of!your!winter!weekend?!Skip! the!slog!for!a!more!scenic!route!with!Ram’s!Gate!Winery!and!Mountainside!at!Northstar’s!new! “High!Altitude!Skiing!SonomaKstyle,”!in!which!private!jet!service!takes!you!from!Tahoe!slope! side!to!Sonoma!fireside!—!all!in!one!day.! ! It’s!an!ambitious!blend!of!the!best!with!some!serious!bragging!rights.! ! Gather!your!group!of!eight!and!set!your!sights!on!an!early!morning!departure!from!Santa!Rosa! Airport,!touching!down!in!Truckee!in!time!to!carve!first!tracks.! ! Mountainside!Outfitters!equips!you!with!passes!for!highKspeed!delivery!to!the!top!of! Northstar’s!Lookout!Mountain!to!enjoy!a!fullKday!of!taking!turns!on!freshly!groomed!trails!or! making!the!most!of!the!moguls.!

! Break!for!an!onKmountain!dining!experience,!complete!with!glass!of!Ram’s!Gate!wine,!at! Tahoe’s!exclusive!Schaffer’s!Camp.! ! Return!to!the!slopes!and!complete!your!day!at!Mountainside!at!Northstar’s!Tree!House,!before! heading!back!to!your!private!jet!for!the!return!trip!with!arrival!via!chauffeur!to!Ram’s!Gate! Winery!for!après!ski!fireside!before!sundown.! ! WarmKup!by!Ram’s!Gate’s!fire!enjoying!the!estate’s!single!vineyard!Chardonnays!and!Pinot! Noirs!expertly!paired!with!an!intimate!private!dinner!created!by!the!winery’s!culinary!team.! ! The!single!vineyard!estate!wines!are!a!true!representation!of!their!site!signatures!and!as!a! result!the!winery!carefully!crafts!small!quantities!of!each,!with!some!bottlings!at!fewer!than!150! cases.! ! The!evening’s!menu!will!be!designed!to!complement!these!wines!with!seasonal!items!harvested! from!the!estate’s!organic!gardens.!Price!is!$14,000!for!eight!people!(or!$1,750!per!person).! ! The!“High!Altitude”!experience!is!available!for!eight!guests,!by!advance!appointment!only;! reservations!can!be!made!by!contacting!Ram’s!Gate!Wintery!at!707K721K8700!or! concierge@ramsgatewinery.com.! !

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Mountainside at Northstar's new yoga studio will provide a serene space for yoga, meditation, stargazing and taking in the abundance of the mountains natural surroundings.!

! TRUCKEE,!Calif.!—!Mountainside!at!Northstar,!Lake!Tahoe’s!premier!on?mountain!community,! headed!into!the!2016!summer!with!aggressive!efforts!to!reinvent!the!ultimate!mountain! experience,!unveiling!newly!completed!residential!inventory,!unique!programming,!luxury! amenities!and!the!debut!of!the!Mountainside!Outfitters!concierge!team.! ! Primed!for!a!new!season!of!adventure,!Mountainside!plans!to!double!amenity!offerings!by! year’s!end.! ! The!season!concludes!with!the!completion!of!Stellar!Collection!Residences!and!Townhomes,! the!highly!anticipated!project!designed!by!San!Francisco’s!renowned!Bohlin!Cywinski!Jackson.! ! Launched!earlier!last!year,!Phase!Two!is!coming!to!the!market!after!the!first!phase!sold!out!over! the!winter.!Boasting!modern!mountain!design!and!sophisticated!comfort,!the!Stellar!Collection! represents!the!community’s!progressive!interpretation!of!luxury!mountain!living.! ! Owners!can!also!choose!from!one!of!two!design!packages,!courtesy!of!local!interior! designers!Scott!Corridan!and!Rachel!Williams,!who!each!bring!a!fresh,!modern!perspective!to! the!homes!in!an!elegant!way!that!appeals!to!today’s!sophisticated!homebuyers,!who!seek!turn? key!offerings.! ! Mountainside!at!Northstar!residents!enjoy!a!plethora!of!amenities!and!endless!outdoor! adventures!steps!away!from!their!homes,!including!Tree!House,!the!community!gathering!space!

complete!with!a!fitness!facility,!outdoor!pool,!dining!area,!lounge!and!game!room.! ! Tree!House!Outfitters,!the!expert!staff!of!mountain!concierges!who!made!their!debut!this!past! winter,!provide!an!all?access,!insider!guide!to!the!trails!and!waters!of!North!Lake!Tahoe!—!from! suggesting!an!undiscovered!hiking!trail!to!booking!an!exhilarating!adventure!out!on!the!lake,! Outfitters!personalize!each!guest’s!experience!to!go!above!and!beyond!the!average!outdoor! venture.!! ! “We!are!excited!to!offer!our!members!authentic!and!one?of?a?kind!experiences!through! engaging!amenities!and!outdoor!experiences,!led!by!a!team!of!outfitters!who!deeply!know!the! trails!and!waters!of!North!Lake!Tahoe,”!says!Ron!Barnes,!Senior!Strategist!of!Mountainside! Partners.!“We’ve!sought!to!define!and!perfect!the!ultimate!guide!to!luxury!mountain!living,!and! our!new!amenities!accomplish!just!that.”! ! WHAT’S'ON'TAP?' Following!the!completion!of!the!first!phase,!Mountainside!Partners!plans!to!invest!in!new! amenities!that!will!provide!full?service!luxury!and!limitless!outdoor!experiences,!including:! ! Rendezvous!Cabins:!an!elevated!outdoor!experience,!featuring!architecturally!stunning!huts! amongst!the!trees.!Residents!will!enjoy!intimate!community!and!family!gatherings,!fireside!chat! series!and!the!unique!opportunity!to!stay!in!the!huts!overnight,!in!a!private,!quiet!setting!with! stunning!views!of!the!Mount!Rose!Wilderness!area.! ! Mountainside!Yoga!Retreat:!nestled!into!a!spectacular!rock!outcropping,!the!studio!will!provide! a!serene!space!for!yoga,!meditation,!stargazing!and!taking!in!the!abundance!of!the!mountain’s! natural!surroundings.!The!space!includes!a!southern!exposure!deck!with!foldaway!doors!that! double!the!capacity!of!the!studio!when!open!and!take!full!advantage!of!sweeping!mountain! views!and!Tahoe’s!fresh!air.! ! Mountainside!Trail!System:!capitalizing!on!40!plus!miles!of!trails,!a!clearly!marked!trail!system! connects!Mountainside!owners!with!the!great!outdoors!set!within!their!backyard.!From! leisurely!strolls!to!The!Ritz?Carlton,!The!Village!at!Northstar!or!Mountainside’s!day!huts,!to! elevated!excursions!on!Tompkins!Memorial!Trail!and!Lake!Tahoe!Rim!Trail,!the!fence?free! community!will!offer!multiple!trail!systems!for!any!level!of!adventure.! ! Village!House:!an!owner’s!lounge!in!the!heart!of!The!Village!at!Northstar,!located!just!steps! away!from!the!vibrant!collection!of!restaurants,!attractions!and!retail!shops.!Residents!can! relax!and!enjoy!an!expansive!indoor/outdoor!communal!space,!as!well!as!several!lounge!areas,! for!a!true!village!retreat.! ! Mountainside!Play:!a!collection!of!play!structures!where!kids!can!play!and!adults!can!relax!while! taking!in!the!surrounding!views.!Set!along!a!hillside!with!inter?connecting!trails,!kids!can!access! different!play!zones,!while!adults!utilize!the!picnic!areas!–!all!just!steps!away!from!their! residences.!!

! In!addition,!Mountainside!at!Northstar!recently!welcomed!Truckeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!beloved!chef!Jacob!Burton! of!Stella!Culinary!to!the!team,!appointing!him!as!Mountainsideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s!official!Kitchen!Consultant.! ! A!Food!&!Wine!magazine!Best!New!Chef!Nominee!(2013),!Burton!will!perform!exclusive!in? residence!cooking!demos!for!owners,!lending!his!expertise!to!those!looking!to!enhance!their! culinary!skills.!He!will!also!be!available!to!consult!and!work!directly!with!new!homeowners!to! custom!design!the!perfect!kitchen.!

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Mountainside at Northstar unveils master plan for new era of luxury living With over $1.0 Billion invested to date, Lake Tahoe’s four-season community announces extensive plans underway for new amenities and real estate offerings Mountainside at Northstar, Lake Tahoe’s exclusive ski-in/ski-out residential community located on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar, announces a long-term plan to introduce new amenities, personalized services, unique programming and luxury real estate opportunities for the adventure-driven family. This fall/winter season, the premier four-season community, developed by Mountainside Partners, embarks on a new journey to connect homeowners with authentic and elevated outdoor experiences, led by a team of expert mountain concierges taking adventure beyond the imagination. With a combined billion dollars already invested into Mountainside, The Ritz-Carlton and Northstar, Mountainside Partners is rethinking the ultimate mountain resort experience with the assistance of its already strong owner constituency. Launched this summer, the multi-year plan seeks to fulfill a niche market’s call for the seamless combination of authenticity, connection and content, leading with the introduction of new facilities, expert-guided amenities and real estate opportunities, including: • Tree House: completed July 2015, Tree House serves as the new central hub for outdoor adventure enthusiasts with a team of concierge outfitters who offer owners of Mountainside access to all that Tahoe offers. In addition, the Mountainside base camp is the community gathering place, where owners take advantage of a fitness facility, game room, outdoor pool, dining area, lounge and outdoor sport court. • Tree House Outfitters: the on-staff expert mountain concierges provide the best combination of specialized knowledge and local connections to offer owners an all-access, insider experience of everything Tahoe. • Rendezvous Experience: A planned elevated outdoor experience of the environment, featuring architecturally stunning huts suspended on platforms amongst the trees. Residents can enjoy exclusive gatherings, including outdoor yoga pads, an outdoor amphitheater, fireside chat series, play structures curated for both children and adults, or simply a place to recharge after a day on the mountain. • Mountainside Trail System: a marked trail system of 40 plus miles that connects Mountainside owners with The Ritz-Carlton, The Village at Northstar, Mountainside’s day huts, Tompkins Memorial Trail and Lake Tahoe Rim Trail. Capitalizing on its seamless connection to untouched nature, the fence-free community will offer multiple trail systems including clearly marked hikes and snowshoe adventures. • The Zen Cube: the community’s “creative think-tank” is envisioned to be a gathering space nestled amongst the trees, with windows boasting views of the untouched mountain setting. A truly unique, social experience, the project will offer forward-thinking residents the opportunity to create and facilitate limitless programming that aligns entirely with their desire and vision. • Mountainside Living: new luxury custom mountain homes and mountain-contemporary residences and townhomes, all boasting direct access to the hiking trails and ski runs of Northstar. “There is a growing demand for both contemporary mountain real estate, and the ability to easily access Tahoe’s outdoors in authentic ways. We are finding that families want to be able to step out their door and into adventures, whether it be guided by local experts or in discovery on their own,” says Ron Barnes, Senior Strategist of

Mountainside Partners. “It’s about connecting – connecting with the outdoors, with our families and with ourselves. We’re excited to introduce the next generation of mountain ownership by taking the outdoors to a new level with oneof-a-kind amenities and experiences woven into an authentic mountain setting. Mountainside is a community both on the mountain and of the mountain, created exclusively for families that seek new adventures within Lake Tahoe’s open space and wild air.”

Mountainside residents can enjoy such amenities as the Tree House, the stunning clubhouse with a pool and hiking and ski trails leading to The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe.

In addition to new neighborhood amenities, Mountainside at Northstar is also in the midst of introducing cutting-edge luxury real estate. Designed by San Francisco-based BCJ Architects, construction is underway on the Stellar Collection, an enclave of new contemporary residences and townhomes geared toward the young, urban professionals seeking meaningful ways to connect to authentic outdoor experiences. “With the Bay Designed by San Francisco-based BCJ Architects, construction is underway on the Stellar Area economy focused on advancing technology, there Collection, an enclave of new contemporary residences and townhomes. is a real contingent of new, intelligent wealth – working in intense environments all day, hungry for a connecAbout Mountainside Northstar: tion to a real place, a real landscape and the recreational Located Mountainside at Northstar is located opportunities that go along with that,” explains Greg Mottola, Principal at BCJ Architects. Developed to introduce a on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and series of efficient, spatially powerful homes for this sophisThe Village at Northstar. Seamlessly integrated with the ticated market, Stellar Residences, six single-family homes mid-mountain terrain, the four-season community boasts and Stellar Townhomes, 11 townhomes, are contemporary and progressive in design. Residences and townhomes will be available winter 2015-2016.

a vision to offer turnkey outdoor experiences for owners,

New activity is also present in the M25 neighborhood of ski-in/ski-out custom homes, with the recent completion of a $9.3 million home and construction underway on three additional homes. The one-of-a-kind gated enclave of 25 home sites offers buyers the opportunity for custom estate-sized homes, ranging from .5 to 1.5 acres. “We’re seeing new ideas from buyers - expansive outdoor living space with multiple decks, patio with a spa, fire-pits and outdoor bar/dining areas, as well as larger scale features like attached ski huts with full bars, fireplaces, boot warmers and more,” adds Barnes.

unique real estate offerings.

All homes at Mountainside offer a seamless connection to the mountain and nature – with direct front and back-door access to the ski runs and hiking trails of Northstar California. Activities are endless and include hiking, biking, skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, tubing, shopping, dining, skating and more. Ownership at Mountainside also includes privileged access to the luxurious amenities of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, where residents can dine, après ski, après hike and utilize the spa with a family membership.

About Crescent Real Estate Holdings, LLC:

Several key neighborhood amenities, mountain improvements and real estate opportunities will be announced later this winter. For more information on Mountainside at Northstar, please visit www.MountainsideNorthstar.com or call 1.530.550.2010. ■

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; and the wellness lifestyle leader,

with extensive plans underway for new amenities and About Mountainside Partners, LLC: The Mountainside Partners, LLC team has a long history of creating world-class resort experiences in the Tahoe area, including the spectacular Jack Nicklaus golf course and community at Old Greenwood, The Village at Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, mid-mountain at Northstar and the golf community and club of Gray’s Crossing.

Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a fully integrated real estate company owned by Goff Capital and Barclays Capital. Through its subsidiaries, Crescent owns, manages and develops premier, Class A office buildings. Crescent also holds investments in resort residential developments in locations such as Scottsdale, Vail Valley, and Lake Tahoe; Canyon Ranch. This press release was emailed to Managing Editor Kevin MacMillan@sierrasun.com.

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Perfect Starter Home Near Beach

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7025 9th Avenue Tahoma, CA $339,000 This is a perfect starter home! Nice, clean and bright with Pergo flooring, woodstove to keep toasty, easy level entry to single story house. 1-car attached garage. Walk to neighborhood beach and pier.

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M25 offers views, trees and ski-ways unmatched in Tahoe. Each generous site offers a different panorama of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Martis Valley; each with unlimited possibility for creating a custom home in your own mountainside style.

Mountainside Partners, LLC announces new management team and future development plans Ron Barnes appointed as Senior Partner

Mountainside Partners, LLC, has appointed Ron Barnes as Senior Partner and member of the Mountainside Partners, LLC Executive Committee. Barnes brings more than 25 years of experience in resort real estate, acting as leading strategist in numerous high-profile resort projects across the globe. Holding various roles as owner representative, developer, chief strategist, as well as sales and marketing leader, Barnes is recognized for launching comprehensive ground up project identities and brands, and moving existing properties in new market directions. “We are excited to have Ron’s breadth of experience and level of energy focusing on our next phase of planning for Mountainside at Northstar. We are finding that our buyers want new types of amenities that get and keep them engaged in the great outdoor environment only found in Tahoe. We’re certain Ron will lead our community into these new directions,” says Jason Anderson, Chief Operating Officer of Crescent. Mountainside Partners, LLC, the developer of Mountainside at Northstar, has a long history of creating world-class resort experiences in the Tahoe area including The Village at Northstar and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Barnes will lead all aspects of master planning, development, sales and marketing. As chief strategist, Barnes will also sit on the executive committee that oversees region-wide operating and development entities, alongside Managing Partner Blake Riva, as well as Jason Anderson and Chris Hanrattie of Crescent Real Estate Equities. Barnes joins Mountainside Partners with extensive development and sales experience, most recently founding PowerPlay California in 2011 to strategically reposition the Residences at W Hollywood. Prior to that, Barnes spent 10 years with Intrawest Development Inc., leading sales and marketing initiatives for various projects that include Copper Mountain Resort, Aspen-Snowmass/Base Village, Lumier, Telluride, Icon Vallarta-Mexico and Hard Rock Hotel San Diego. “It’s a new era for the community,” says Blake Riva. “Mountainside Partners are

transforming the community to answer the market call for contemporary on-mountain homes in a four-season destination and we’re thrilled to have Ron lead the aggressive growth plans for Mountainside at Northstar.” “Mountainside at Northstar will become the new modern-mountain vernacular,” Barnes adds. “We’re excited to introduce the next generation of resort mountain living by weaving one-of-a-kind amenities with miles and miles of trails – it’s all about experiences in an authentic mountain setting. Look for big announcements this fall.” For more information on Mountainside at Northstar, please visit www.MountainsideNorthstar.com or call 530-550-2010. ■ About Mountainside Northstar: Mountainside at Northstar is located on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. Seamlessly integrated with the mid-mountain terrain, the four-season community boasts a vision to offer turnkey outdoor experiences for owners, with extensive plans underway for more than $1B in new amenities and unique real estate offerings. About Mountainside Partners, LLC: Mountainside Partners, the developer of the Mountainside community, has a long history of creating world-class resort experiences in the Tahoe area including the spectacular Jack Nicklaus golf course and community at Old Greenwood, The Village at Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, mid-mountain at Northstar and the golf community and club of Gray’s Crossing. About Crescent: Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a fully integrated real estate company owned by Goff Capital and Barclays Capital. Through its subsidiaries, Crescent owns, manages and develops premier, Class A office buildings. Crescent also holds investments in resort residential developments in locations such as Scottsdale, Vail Valley, and Lake Tahoe; The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; and the wellness lifestyle leader, Canyon Ranch. This press release was emailed to Managing Editor Kevin MacMillan at kmacmillan@sierrasun.com.

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8 | Thursday, December 10, 2015 | Truckee & North Lake Tahoe Real Estate

TRUCKEE REAL ESTATE NEWS

Mountainside Partners, LLC sells Tahoe Mountain Realty Developer exits the brokerage business, focusing on present and future Mountainside at Northstar community development Mountainside Partners, LLC, on behalf of CREW Tahoe, LLC, announced the sale of Tahoe Mountain Realty, the premier luxury real estate firm in Northstar and the Tahoe-Truckee area to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Jeff Brown. The transaction marks an opportunity for Mountainside Partners, to focus on re-investing in and re-establishing its core development at Mountainside, while Brown operates independently and leads the brokerage firm into new directions within the Lake Tahoe real estate market. Brown while employed by Tahoe Mountain Realty, lead sales at Gray’s Crossing, after a successful decade-long span selling Tahoe lakefront property, which included recognition as the top-grossing agent for the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors in 2005 and 2008. Since 2010, Brown has introduced Tahoe Mountain Realty into the general brokerage business, selling more than $560 million in real estate, and capturing significant market share throughout the region’s premiere resort communities. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to own and operate Tahoe Mountain Realty. We’ve created an exceptional team of professionals over the past few years and now have the chance to deliver our unique brand of insight and service to the Tahoe market at large while working closely with Mountainside Partners and their exciting vision for Mountainside at Northstar,” says Brown. Tahoe Mountain Realty will continue to work with Mountainside Partners as a preferred brokerage partner to Mountainside at Northstar. Operating from its sales galleries located at The Village at Northstar and Old Greenwood, Tahoe Mountain Realty focuses on the luxury resort communities of Northstar, Martis Camp, Lahontan, Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing. The sale of the brokerage firm follows Mountainside Partners’ recent announcement of its multi-year development plan at Mountainside at Northstar, which aims to reshape

the ultimate mountain resort experience. This fall, Lake Tahoe’s ski-in/ski-out residential community located on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar, introduced the installation of new facilities for elevated outdoor experiences, expert-guided amenities and custom, turn-key real estate, all boasting direct access to the hiking trails and ski runs of Northstar. “This sale allows us to focus on our continued efforts at Mountainside at Northstar VANCE FOX – introducing new amenities, Tahoe Mountain Realty focuses on luxury properties offering direct access to the hiking unique programming and trails and ski runs of Northstar as well as other deluxe amenities in the area. luxury real estate opportunities for discerning buyers,” Northstar Community. In addition, Mountainside Partners adds Ron Barnes, Senior Partner at Mountainside Partners. is the owner and operator of Tahoe Mountain Club. For more information on Mountainside at Northstar, please visit www.MountainsideNorthstar.com or call 530About Crescent: 550-2010. ■ Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC, headquartered in

About Mountainside at Northstar: Mountainside at Northstar is located on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. Seamlessly integrated with the mid-mountain terrain, the four-season community boasts a vision to offer turnkey outdoor experiences for owners, with extensive plans underway for more than $1B in new amenities and unique real estate offerings.

About Mountainside Partners, LLC: Mountainside Partners is a real estate development company, which has created world-class resort experiences in the Lake Tahoe area. The Mountainside Partners team developed the Old Greenwood Community, Gray’s Crossing Community, The Village at Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and is currently developing the Mountainside at

Fort Worth, Texas, is a fully integrated real estate company owned by Goff Capital and Barclays Capital. Through its subsidiaries, Crescent owns, manages and develops premier, Class A office buildings. Crescent also holds investments in resort residential developments in locations such as Scottsdale, Vail Valley, and Lake Tahoe; The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas; and the wellness lifestyle leader, Canyon Ranch.

About Tahoe Mountain Realty: Tahoe Mountain Realty is a full-service real estate brokerage focused on the luxury, resort communities of Northstar, Martis Camp, Lahontan, Schaffer’s Mill, Old Greenwood and Gray’s Crossing. Operating from the Village at Northstar and Old Greenwood, Tahoe Mountain Realty provides a unique brand of service and insight on the Lake Tahoe – Truckee real estate market.

INTERIOR DECORATING TIPS

‘Tis the season for holiday decor Kristen Fencl

Owner of Decorating Den Interiors

Holiday Trees! • When your old holiday lights burn out, why not think about replacing them with new LED lights! They last longer – are certainly more efficient, and are totally energy efficient! • Everything old is new again! Remember the days of stringing popcorn, creating a garland, and lacing your tree with your handiwork? Well why not bring back some of those old traditions – popcorn and cranberry garlands would certainly be an eco-friendly addition to your tree décor! • And speaking of trees – how about going truly green this year with an all natural holiday tree. Not one covered with preservatives – but one you’ve actually chopped down yourself. Christmas tree farms replenish their stock year after year, so a live tree is definitely a super “green” choice. Even better, would be displaying a live tree – that could be planted after the holidays!

Green decorations abound! • Poinsettas plants are a GREAT way to enfuse a little holiday color into your home! These gorgeous plants come in a variety of colors and sizes. Why not consider grouping several plants of varying heights to add just the right touch of holiday magic into your overall decorating plan.

Selecting holiday decorations that complement your room’s overall look and feel will • Pine cones, nuts, fresh deck the room with even more panache and make it a holiday happening. fruit, evergreen sprigs, cinnamon sticks, limes and Vary the heights of your candles, as well as the candlesticks lemons – what could make you chose to use. Mixing and matching sizes, colors and a more beautiful and natural table top display or even a special holiday wreath! heights of your candles will create a much more interesting arrangement. ■

Trip the lights fantastic! No, I’m not advocating a holiday trip to the Big Apple to stroll by the gorgeous store windows, but, rather, am urging you to create a simple, attractive candle display.

— Kristen Fencl is an award winning professional interior decorator and owner of the Decorating Den Interiors located in Incline Village. She can be contacted at 775 2501426. Or visit the website at www.decdens.com/kristenf.

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Ram’s Gate Winery announces “High Altitude Skiing SonomaStyle” at Mountainside at Northstar Ram’s Gate Winery offering a luxury ski, wine and dining experience for those willing to pay the price Is the traffic to Tahoe taking the fun out of your winter weekend? Skip the slog for a more scenic route with Ram’s Gate Winery and Mountainside at Northstar’s new ‘High Altitude Skiing Sonoma-style,’ where private jet service takes you from Tahoe slope side to Sonoma fireside - all in one day. It’s an ambitious blend of the best with some serious bragging rights. Gather your group of eight and set your sights on an early morning departure from Santa Rosa Airport, touching down in Truckee in time to carve first tracks. Mountainside Outfitters equips you with passes for high-speed delivery to the top of Northstar’s Lookout Mountain to enjoy a full-day of taking turns on freshly groomed trails or making the most of the moguls. Break for an on-mountain dining experience, complete with glass of Ram’s Gate wine, at Tahoe’s exclusive Schaffer’s Camp. Return to the slopes and complete your day at Mountainside at Northstar’s Tree House, before heading back to your private jet for the return trip with arrival via chauffeur to Ram’s Gate Winery for après ski fireside before sundown. Warm-up by Ram’s Gate’s fire enjoying the estate’s single vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs expertly paired with an

intimate private dinner created by the winery’s culinary team. The single vineyard estate wines are a true representation of their site signatures and as a result the winery carefully crafts small quantities of each, with some bottlings at fewer than 150 cases. The evening’s menu will be designed to complement these wines with seasonal items harvested from the estate’s organic gardens. About Ram’s Gate Winery’s “High Altitude Skiing Sonoma-style” with Mountainside at Northstar

After skiing all day at Northstar, warm-up by Ram’s Gate’s fire enjoying the estate’s single vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs expertly paired with an intimate private dinner created by the winery’s culinary team.

The High Altitude experience is available for eight guests, by advance appointment only; reservations can be made by contacting the winery at 707.721.8700 or concierge@ramsgatewinery.com. Price is $14,000 for eight people (or $1,750 per person) and includes roundtrip private jet service, private access at Mountainside at Northstar with full-day lift tickets to Northstar, lunch with Ram’s Gate wines at Schaffer’s Camp, full-day use of Mountainside at Northstar’s Tree House, transportation to and from Tahoe Truckee Airport, roundtrip car service to Ram’s Gate and three hours at Ram’s Gate Winery with wine and dinner pairing. Equipment rental can be prearranged through Mountainside Outfitters at an additional cost.

ducing the finest small lot single vineyard designate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from its estate vineyard in Carneros, and from grapes sourced from some of the most sought-after vineyards in the Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations. Located at the gateway of Sonoma and Napa, Ram’s Gate’s breathtaking Howard Backen-designed estate blends the best of the region’s wines with stunning architecture and gracious hospitality. For further information or to inquire about visiting and memberships, please visit www.ramsgatewinery.com.

About Ram’s Gate Winery

About Mountainside at Northstar

Ram’s Gate Winery was founded in 2011 when Proprietor Jeff O’Neill, along with business partners – Michael John, Peter Mullin and Paul Violich – collaborated to create a winery with the intention of pro-

Mountainside at Northstar is located on-mountain between The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and The Village at Northstar. Seamlessly integrated with the mid-mountain terrain, the four-season community

boasts a vision to offer turnkey outdoor experiences for owners, with extensive plans underway for more than $1B in new amenities and unique real estate offerings. www.mountainsidenorthstar.com About Mountainside Partners, LLC Mountainside Partners is a real estate development company which has created world-class resort experiences in the Lake Tahoe area. Mountainside Partners developed the Old Greenwood Community, Gray’s Crossing Community, The Village at Northstar, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe and is currently developing the Mountainside at Northstar Community. In addition, Mountainside Partners is the owner and operate of Tahoe Mountain Club. ■ This press release was emailed to Managing Editor Kevin MacMillan@sierrasun.com.

INTERIOR DECORATING TIPS

Deck the halls with sense-ability In the spirit of holiday giving, here are a few sensible tips that might make your decorating tasks a bit merrier.

Kristen Fencl

Owner of Decorating Den Interiors

Start by engaging your sense of color. I am a firm believer in building on what you already have. After all, you have created a room that you like, so build on your visual sense for your holiday decorating. Selecting holiday arrangements that complement your room’s overall look and feel will deck the room with even more panache and make it a holiday happening. Greenery draped around the house, especially doorways, creates an inviting atmosphere and stimulates the sense of smell with a woods aroma. Strings of pinecones can be an alternative.

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Modifying existing accessories can always make for sensible stress-reducing holiday touches. Do you normally have a pair of bowls on your dining room buffet? They can be perfect for holding a couple of small holiday trees. Do you normally have a small decorative lamp or two on display? Consider changing the lampshades. And you don’t have to go with a red or green; it could be black shades that add drama but make the holiday items stand out more. And on the lampshade note: A holiday bow can be a small item that adds a spiffy look to say season’s greetings to you and yours.

Karen Bruno

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Making a holiday centerpiece for your dining room table also can be simplified by using glass decanters, vases or other containers and filling them with ornaments, ribbon, greenery, bells or other holiday items. Ornaments also can be displayed on a cake stand, nested with leaves, or suspended in a grouping hung with ribbon.

Holiday decorating can be made simple by adding a nice bow to a lamp shade or adding some greenery to the base and place a feew pinecones next to it for fun. Keeping it simple, engaging your senses, and building on what you already have can make trimming the house for the holidays a more joyful, peaceful and relaxing time. ■ — Kristen Fencl is an award winning professional interior decorator and owner of the Decorating Den Interiors located in the Raley’s Center, Incline Village. She can be contacted at 775 250-1426. Or visit the website at www. decdens.com/kristenf.