Celebrating Marcy Kerr’s 17-year legacy at the Lake Forest
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years in corporate sales & consulting, 2-term member of LF District 67 School Board.
The "Ralph H. Poole House" stands as an enduring testament to David Adler's design, detail and exceptional craftsmanship, a cornerstone of architectural excellence nestled amidst the Illinois prairie. Conceived between 1911-14, the residence is the essence of a Parisian chateau with interiors modeled after the Rodin Museum in Paris. Entering the over 8 beautifully manicured acre estate, you are immediately enveloped by a sense of symmetry, balance and proportion that seamlessly intertwines both interior and exterior spaces. Meticulously restored & elevated to its current state of opulence, every facet of the property has been redone or enhanced bringing the estate into 21st century living while honoring all its history. Features include a limestone bridal staircase, original plaster reliefs, gum wood library, solarium with original fountain, original terrazzo floors and many other Adler signatures, luxurious baths, state-of-the-art kitchen, 1st floor ensuite bedroom and stunning views from every angle. Property includes coach and pool house. A must see!
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Overlooking Onwentsia Golf Course, this beautifully updated 6,300+ SF brick home is situated on 2.36 private acres with a swimming pool, high ceilings and designer finishes throughout! Fabulous floor plan, luxurious first floor primary suite, stunning library, great room and dining room.
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Built in 1988, this spectacular home exudes sophistication, grandeur and New England charm! With 7,767 square feet above grade, the house sits on 1.38 gorgeous acres with conservancy to the west, and boasts beautiful architectural details, millwork, hardwood and stone flooring, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light.
7 BEDS, 5 BATHS // $2,300,000
Rare opportunity to own a fabulous home on almost 2.5 acres in the heart of east Lake Forest on coveted Mayflower Road. Built in 1956 and first time on the market, this beautiful home exudes elegance and classic style with incredible gardens, privacy and land in a prime location.
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FEATURES
LASTING
After 17 years with the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, Marcy Kerr is retiring but not before she shares her thoughts on her time with the organization.
FRESH HORIZONS
Elawa Farm Foundation’s campus expansion brings a new chef, café, animal barn, and programs.
FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
North Shore gem Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest is set to celebrate its compelling history and vibrant present this month as host of the 124th Women’s Western Amateur.
HEALING HAITI
Five-time Grammy nominated musician Jeffrey Steele will perform a benefit concert in Lake Forest
DEPARTMENTS
EDITOR’S
Marcy Kerr wears Lafayette 128 from Neiman Marcus Northbrook.
Photography by Maria Ponce
Styling by Theresa DeMaria
Hair & Makeup by Leanna Ernest
WEditor’s Note
hen my husband and I moved to the North Shore in 2010, we looked at what felt like 200 properties—some old, some new. Ultimately, I fell deeply in love with a ramshackle 1929 French Provincial house that had good bones and an even better pedigree (my husband, God bless him, didn’t fall, but had to grow in love with this old beauty). The last owner had just lost his wife after 50 years of marriage. They had raised five wonderful children in this house and were deeply engaged in the community. Without knowing that back story, I swear I could feel the family’s love the first time I climbed the house’s creaky stairs. While I don’t believe in ghosts, I do believe in energy. I love the idea of honoring the lives and legacy of those in whose footsteps I now walk.
As we celebrate the men and women who fought for our country’s independence this month, I’m delighted to hail a modern leader who has spent almost two decades
preserving our community’s rich history. Marcy Kerr retires this year after 17 years of service at Lake Forest Preservation Foundation. She shares her story in Lasting Impression. Onwentsia Club celebrates a bit of history this
month as well, as it hosts the 124th Women’s Western Amateur. The event was held at Onwentsia in the tournament’s inaugural year, 1901, and was last staged at the renowned club in 1944. Turn to Fairway to Heaven to read about the event—past and present.
In Fresh Horizons, we explore the many innovations happening at Elawa Farm—a new chef, a café, and many new programs including one with baby farm animals. With all that’s going on at Elawa, there’s no excuse for a boring day this summer.
Speaking of exciting happenings, on July 30, Lake Forest gets a visit from five-time Grammy nominee Jeffery Steele. He will headline a benefit concert at 830 Green Bay Road to support the work of Music Heals International. See Healing Haiti for details.
There’s no shortage of activities around town this month. See About Town and On Exhibit for ideas and inspiration and don’t miss our feature in The Last Word about Lake Forest artist Diane Tang’s July 16 exhibit at The Gallery. Acupuncturist and business owner, Christie Jordan, also offers her recommendations for things to do on the North Shore and beyond in The Portrait
I wish you all a wonderful month of celebrating our community’s past and enjoying our present.
Happy Fourth of July!
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Musings on What’s Doing And Who’s Doing It
The HOW on living your best life, engaging in meaningful activities, and building relationships in the community
Baby chicks from Elawa’s new farm animal program, opening this month.
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HAUTE WHEELS
Chances are you had its poster on your bedroom wall as a kid. The Ferrari F40 is arguably the most iconic car of all time. It was the final car personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death in 1988 and was one of the first cars to bring Formula 1 technologies to the road. With a minimalist interior surrounding Ferrari’s iconic metal gated shifter, the F40 harkens back to a simpler time. Renowned by collectors now more than ever, values have increased over 420 percent in the past decade alone. As a 1992 model year, this car is one of only 60 made that year for the U.S. market. With only 9,500 miles on the odometer, this Ferrari Classiche certified example is currently being offered by Ferrari Lake Forest. Is it finally time to put your poster car in your garage? For more information, call 847295-6560 or email nick@ferrarilakeforest.com.
SKY HIGH 360 CHICAGO, the iconic observation deck located on the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan Avenue (the former John Hancock Center), has fully renovated its entry concourse to best celebrate Chicago’s uniquely diverse communities and culture. The extensive, multimilliondollar renovations at the Magnicity property span more than 5,000 square feet, completely transforming the space with digital, immersive installations, accompanied by artwork by local artists. The experience incorporates themes such as the city’s history, unique neighborhoods, Lake Michigan, cultural celebrations, street festivals, sports, architecture and more. And while you’re up there, don’t forget to check out CloudBar, downtown Chicago’s coolest bar in the sky. 360chicago.com
PAJAMA PARTY
Matouk’s new pajama collection makes getting ready for bed just as great as getting into bed, taking all the comfort and exquisite quality of the brand’s sheeting to create the ultimate nightwear. Beautifully tailored, these pajamas are just as chic outside the house as they are in the bedroom. The Luca pajamas are crafted from Matouk’s dreamy Luca cotton percale in a range of vibrant Schumacher prints—pairing the luxury of Matouk sheeting with the comfort of your favorite lived-in dress shirt. The Nocturne pajamas bring the signature smooth luster of Matouk’s Nocturne sateen sheeting to lightly tailored leisurewear. Lightly tailored for a chic relaxed fit, the Milano pajamas are made from Matouk’s cool crisp Milano cotton percale. Wonderfully versatile, wear them to relax in style at home or dress them up for days and nights out. matouk.com
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About Town
Summer Heats Up
50 CENT SUMMER MOVIES
WHEN: Through August
WHERE: Gorton Center
This summer, Northern Trust is sponsoring 50-cent movies—all movies, all summer. Features include Jurassic Park, The Super Mario Brothers Movie, Frozen, Almost Famous, and Gladiator, among others. gortoncenter.org/film
FOURTH OF JULY PARADE
WHEN: July 4
WHERE: Downtown Lake Bluff
A perennial favorite on the North Shore, the theme for this year’s parade is “Stars, Stripes, and Pawtriots,” where the many faithful dogs of Lake Bluff will be honored. Bring your pup at 10 a.m. and join in the fun! lb4july.org
LAKE BLUFF FARMERS’ MARKET
WHEN: Through October 11
WHERE: Lake Bluff Village Green
The Lake Bluff Farmers’ Market runs on Friday mornings from 7 a.m. to noon through October 11. Along with shopping, the market features live music and children’s entertainment. lakebluff.org/residents/farmers-market
BLUFFINIA
WHEN: July 7 through August 18
WHERE: Lake Bluff Village Green Bluffinia Summer Concert Series begins Sunday, July 7 at 6 p.m. with the band R-Gang performing R&B music. Enjoy music and food from local restaurants every Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through August 18. Tents, canopies,
and other visual obstructions are prohibited, as are grills and fire pits.
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CONCERTS IN THE PARKS
WHEN: July 9 through August 8
WHERE: Lake Forest Parks and Market Square
Join the Lake Forest Park District for its Concerts in the Parks and Market Square series every Thursday evening through August 8. Enjoy a great lineup of bands featuring everything from rock, soul, and country to new wave and more. Concerts are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. lfparksandrec.com
RAGDALE TOUR
WHEN: July 13
WHERE: Ragdale Campus
Ragdale, the renowned artists’ residency program and creative retreat, is offering docent-led tours of its historic campus on July 13, August 10, and September 21 at 10 a.m. for individuals and groups. Private tours, including lunch and/or a program for groups of 10 or more can also be arranged.
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COMEDIAN AARON WEBER
WHEN: July 13
WHERE: Gorton Center
Aaron Weber headlines at Gorton Center on Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. Weber is a standup comedian based in Nashville, and is the co-host of Nate Bergatze’s Nateland. A regular performer at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, he made his debut in 2019 at the age of 28, making him the youngest standup comedian ever to step into the Opry circle. Weber headlines comedy clubs across the country, and was named a New Face” in 2021 at the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. gortoncenter.org
124TH WOMEN’S WESTERN AMATEUR
WHEN: July 15 to July 20
WHERE: Onwentsia Club
The 124th Women’s Western Amateur will be held July 15 to July 20 at Onwentsia Club, bringing the championship back to its founding site for a fifth time. The field will consist of 120 amateurs with a handicap of 5.4 or less. Attendance and parking for the event are free. womenswesternamateur.com
Colts Drum and Bugle Corps at the Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade
Bluffinia Summer Concert Series
ABOUT TOWN
HYSTORI-CAL TRIVIA HUNT
WHEN: July 20
WHERE: Lake Bluff History Museum (starting point) Lake Bluff History Museum’s Hystori-cal Trivia Hunt is a great way to socialize with friends, learn local history, enjoy a drink or two, exercise your legs and brain, have fun, and possibly win a prize! Teams are challenged to use clues provided—and their imagination— to answer trivia questions about Lake Bluff’s past. This is an outdoor activity for adults, starting at 5 p.m. lakebluffhistory.org
CORNHOLE THROWDOWN
WHEN: July 21
WHERE: Gorton Center
Gorton Center hosts its third annual Cornhole Tournament from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be food trucks, drinks, live music, a round-robin, leaderboard, raffles, and a chance to win throwing prizes. This year Gorton has added a kids’ court with shorter throwing distance. Come throw or spectate, eat, drink, and enjoy gathering in the heart of the community for some summer fun. Spectating is free; you only pay to play. gortoncenter.org
LUNCH WITH THE MAYORS
WHEN: July 25
WHERE: The Forester Hotel
What’s happening in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff? Join the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce for lunch to find out. Lake Bluff Village President Regis Charlot and Lake Forest Mayor Stanford “Randy” Tack will offer an overview of the latest information about our communities at this popular annual event for the whole community—all are welcome. lflbchamber.com
CASINO ROYALE
WHEN: July 27
WHERE: 830 N. Green Bay Road
Citadel Theatre celebrates the 10th anniversary of its legendary fundraiser with a James Bond “Casino Royale” themed black-tie gala, featuring a formal dinner curated by Froggy’s, a live auction filled with James Bond-inspired experiences, and creative Citadel entertainment. The gala’s long-time venue at Adrian and Nancy Smith’s David Adler estate will be transformed after dinner into a glamorous casino—paired with the event’s signature poolside fun where guests are known to jump off the high dive in their tuxedos and evening gowns! Proceeds benefit Citadel Theatre. citadeltheatre.org
MUSIC HEALS FUNDRAISER
WHEN: July 30
WHERE: 830 N. Green Bay Road
Five-time Grammy Award nominee, Jeffrey Steele, composer of hits such as “What Hurts the Most,” “My Wish,” and “The Cowboy in Me,” performs at a benefit concert in Lake Forest to support the work of Music Heals International (MHI). MHI provides music education to children in Haiti, India and Venezuela. mhinternational.giv.sh/6600
MODERN IN THE MIDCENTURY
The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff unveils a new exhibition this summer that examines life, culture, and design in 1950s Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Titled “Modern in the Midcentury,” the exhibit chronicles the significant transformation of the midcentury suburban experience through a look into the functioning of each room in the new modern home. It touches on how these monumental changes affected Lake Forest and Lake Bluff families of the time and set the course for our lifestyle today. “Modern in the Midcentury,” supported by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, will be open until November 1. lflbhistory.org
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Intuitive Healer
Christie Jordan reflects on her Source Healing practice’s newest office in Lake Forest and shares a few of her favorite things on the North Shore and beyond.
edited by Sherry
Thomas
photography by Maria Ponce
styling by Theresa DeMaria
hair by Melissa Conley
makeup by Michael Meyers
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hristie Jordan, a native of Seoul, South Korea, who has lived in the Chicago area for the last four decades, began meditating in the early ‘90s—a personal practice that would ultimately lead to a profession. “I started meditating to access a greater peace within myself when I was in inner turmoil. The process of going within to access my equilibrium set me up on a path of personal practice, and teaching others to do the same with their own stillness and intuition,” says Jordan, founding director of Source Healing, an acupuncture and integrative medicine clinic with offices in the Chicago area, including Winnetka and now Lake Forest. “Everyone has it. It’s a muscle one can choose to learn to flex because our unconscious default is to overthink and over worry. The healing then is really about teaching and guiding people to access their own intuition or inner guidance to continue to strengthen, transform, and heal themselves.” She moved to the North Shore with her husband and two children eight years ago after living in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. “I didn’t know how much my body needed a daily dose of trees and nature until I got here from the city,” adds Jordan, who has a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree and is National Board certified in acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. “It’s much more peaceful here. I love the vibe where people are connected and in community, and being a family is the norm.” This busy mother and business woman took time from her schedule to share some of her go-to spots on the North Shore and beyond.
Favorite activity to calm your body and soul? Staring at the lake on Gillson Beach— listening to the waves and feeling the wind. Favorite place on the North Shore for a picnic? Ravinia. Movies have you seen recently that you highly recommend? Wicked Little Letters is a psychologically interesting take on the toll of emotional repression and inauthenticity dramatized in a hysterical way. Favorite dish? Dolsot Bibimbop with tofu from JeonJu on Dempster Street in Morton Grove. Favorite restaurant in the Chicago area and why? Spirit Elephant. Great vibe and plant-based food. Favorite beverage? Sparkling water or straight Cava de Ora Tequila. Favorite summer activity or event? Watching my son play in baseball or rugby games. Favorite way to stay fit? Tennis. Dream vacation? Southeast Asia is an area I have not explored yet. Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are on my list. Your perfect day in the city is? Taking the water taxi along the Chicago River from Ogilvie Station to Chinatown, eating at Veggie House, and walking around the shops. Favorite musician or band? Depends on my mood. Lately, it’s been Erykah Badu. What’s on your bucket list for 2024? To start writing books and creating online educational material. Favorite weekend getaway to recharge and reset? Wherever the tournament my son is playing that weekend! You don’t leave the house without? Peppermint essential oil spray—acts as disinfectant, breath spray, digestive spray, and anti-nausea spray. Favorite way to celebrate the 4th of July? At my sister’s lake house on Oconomowoc Lake, Wisconsin, with my entire extended family.
Dream vacation?
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Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam are on my
Favorite place on the North Shore for a picnic? Ravinia.
Favorite dish? Dolsot Bibimbop with tofu from JeonJu on Dempster Street in Morton Grove.
Favorite restaurant in the Chicago area and why? Spirit Elephant. Great vibe and plantbased food.
Your perfect day in the city is?
Taking the water taxi along the Chicago River from Ogilvie Station to Chinatown, eating at Veggie House, and walking around the shops.
The Portrait
Christie Jordan wears Brunello Cucinelli from Neiman Marcus Northbrook.
ACE YOUR GAME
Half the fun of tennis is the exquisite fashion that comes with the sport—from stylish dresses to country-club-chic bags. Win on and off the court with these fashion-forward tennis essentials.
edited by Theresa DeMaria
1. PLAY ALL DAY
This tote bag turns into a backpack for ease and versatility. Plus, it can fit two racquets, so you’ll always have a spare in case your strings break. Caraa Tennis Quilted Backpack Tote, $395, caraa.com
2. BRIGHT EYES
Protect the delicate eye area from sun exposure and damaging environmental aggressors while eliminating puffiness with this refillable eye cream.
Inspired by headbands worn in the 1980s, this elastic sweatband features a vintage logo and is treated for an all-over vintage effect. Gucci, $178, therealreal.com
4. SUNNIES
Step into a world of refined elegance with the rimless lightweight sunglasses featuring a natural brushed titanium bridge. TAG Heuer Flex Shield-Frame Sunglasses, $529, farfetch.com
5. DON’T SWEAT IT
Don’t let the sweat get to you with these wrist sweatbands. Win the game with these comfy cuffs by Brunello Cucinelli, $290, brunellocucinelli.com
6. SPORTY FASHION
Dior’s glamourous visor is vintage inspired, protects your face from the sun and has an internal foam trim for comfort. Wear your hair in a high ponytail to showcase the logo cotton blend headband.
Club V1U Logo Mirrored Visor, $690, bergdorfgoodman.com
7. LIP SERVICE
This chic, sleek tin houses a hydrating non-greasy formula with SPF 15. Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF 15, $33, neimanmarcus.com
8. HYDRATE
Smell fresh and clean while hydrating your skin, all while providing coverage from the sun’s rays. Travel size Hampton Sun SPF 30 Continuous Mist Sunscreen, 1 oz., $12, neimanmarcus. com
9. GET GLOWING
Go from court to the club with this tinted mineral sunscreen. COOLA Rosilliance Mineral BB+ Cream Tinted Organic Sunscreen SPF 30, 1.5 oz., $52, sephora.com
10. GAME ON
Game, set, match with this Chanel Pre-Owned 1990-2000s CC Sport Line Tennis Racket and Bag $3,237, farfetch.com
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The Good Life
LEEK TERRINE WITH WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE
recipe by Chef Lee Kuebler / photography by Monica Kass Rogers
Chef Lee Kuebler, new executive chef at Elawa Farm, has a penchant for the underdogs of the vegetable world.
“Humble, overlooked, underrated vegetables that are also delicious,” he says. “I have always had an affinity for them.”
Among the array, leeks are Kuebler favorites. “Tender, sweet and onion-y, but not overpowering, I love leeks,” he explains. Which is why leeks star in this meltingly tender terrine—one of the dishes Kuebler will have on
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE TERRINE
• 24 x12 cm terrine mold
• 20 medium leeks
• 3 Tbsp. salt (for the boiling water)
• 1 Tbsp. sugar (for the boiling water?)
FOR THE WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE QUENELLES
• 180 grams soft goat cheese
• 100 grams crème fraiche
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE LEMON-HERB DRESSING
• ¼ cup f resh squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• ¾ cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp finely snipped chives
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
FOR THE GARNISH
• Fresh chive blossoms
• Sea salt flakes
offer when Elawa opens its new daytime café this summer.
Cooking the leeks to tenderness before layering and pressing them in a terrine, they slice into a checkerboard of lovely yellows and greens to be topped with a rich dollop of whipped goat cheese and sprinkle of chive blossoms. So pretty! Tips from Kuebler: Use a very sharp knife and great care when slicing the terrine. And for easier release when making the goat cheese quenelles, use a spoon dipped in very hot water.
METHOD
1. Wash the leeks well, discarding root ends, damaged leaf tips, and any grit or dirt. Trim the tops so that the leeks will fit the length of the 24 x 12 cm terrine mold. Heat a large pot ¾ full of water. Add salt and sugar and heat to boiling over medium high heat. Add leeks and boil for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. When tender, carefully remove leeks to a rack and drain, allowing the leeks to keep their shape.
2. Line a terrine (24x12cm) with double layers of cling film leaving plenty of film overlapping the edges of the terrine. Place the leeks head to tail in the terrine which will alternate the colors of the leeks. Wrap tightly with the overlapping cling film and pierce a few times with a knife point. Place a board with heavy weights on top to press the excess liquid out of the terrine. Leave to press and chill in the fridge overnight.
3. Make whipped goat cheese: Whisk the cheese with crème fraiche until smooth and light; season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Chill for at least two hours.
4. Make lemon herb dressing: Whisk all ingredients together. Set aside.
5. Turn terrine out onto a clean cutting board, leaving the cling film over the terrine. Using a sharp knife, cut through the film to make individual serving slices.
6. To serve: Place terrine slices on individual serving plate. Discard cling film strips from the edges of the slices. Top each terrine slice with a quenelle of goat cheese cream made by scooping goat cheese cream with a spoon dipped in hot water. Drizzle each serving with lemon herb dressing. Sprinkle a few pinches of sea salt flakes and chive blossoms over all.
Wellness When Seeking Peak Performance, Details Matter
Three ways perfectionism is ruining your “perfect” game. Why talent alone can only take you so far.
words by Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo photography by Katrina Wittkamp styling by Theresa DeMaria
The 2024 Summer Olympics are around the corner, and I, for one, can’t wait to watch. Not only do you see world-class athletes pushing the boundaries of human capability, but the unexpected twists, close finishes, and dramatic moments keep me on the edge of my seat.
But my favorite part of watching the Olympics is hearing about the athletes’ journeys. From underdog victories to record-breaking performances, these incredible stories are about perseverance, dedication, and triumph at their best. Olympians’ stories are great examples of how to turn setbacks into golden opportunities.
The key is to focus on the athlete’s resilience and not the perceived perfectionism.
Unfortunately, perfectionism is often seen as a trait that drives people to achieve high standards. Yet the pressure to be perfect can have several detrimental effects on mental health, such as a fear of failure, chronic stress and anxiety, and depression.
Thankfully, many American competitors in the Paris games this summer are avoiding this trap and opting to prioritize mental health.
So, how can you follow in their footsteps?
Start by avoiding these common perfection pitfalls.
Perfection Pitfall: Control
The beauty of the Olympics is that you never know what will happen. Bad weather, a lousy night’s sleep, or an unexpected dark horse can wreak havoc on even the best-trained athletes and are good reminders that there will always be elements we can and can’t control in a game-time situation.
Pro Tip: Own your mindset and reactions. Self-awareness and compassion can help you reframe negative thoughts and bounce back from setbacks. And if you need an extra
boost, be sure to surround yourself with positive people.
Perfection Pitfall: Complexity
A standard trapping of perfectionism is overthinking and overcomplicating problems. An overwhelmed mind can lead to analysis paralysis, procrastination, slow decision-making, and a distorted perception of reality.
Pro Tip: Find your state of flow. If your mind is filled with doubts, set a timer to limit how long you’ll allow yourself to wallow, and then challenge those negative thoughts. Visualize how you want to feel at the finish line. Stay present and take action.
Perfection Pitfall: Competence
How well you play during a game or in a moment does not define you. Expect fluctuations, outliers, and uncontrollable elements to occur in every competition, and remind yourself that your skills, talent, and value go far beyond any one performance.
Pro Tip: Practice makes perfect peak performance. Deliberate practice helps develop skills, build confidence, and refine abilities through repetition and consistency. When you’re done practicing, make time for feedback and self-reflection, use your setbacks to your advantage, and set challenging goals for the next time.
A Special Note to Parents
Watch the Olympics with your athlete this summer and talk about what it takes to get to this level of competition— not just physically but also mentally and emotionally. How resilient are they? What happens after the build-up of the games is over? Focus on being in the moment and viewing mistakes as a learning opportunity.
The new Olympic motto reads in Latin, “Citius, Altius, Fortius—Communiter,” which translates to “Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together” in English. This sentiment is an excellent reminder that it takes a strong sense of self, determination, and commitment to continue. It’s okay to push yourself to try your best but remember there’s a reason “perfect” isn’t anywhere in that motto.
Don’t let perfection stand in the way of greatness (or a really fun opportunity)—master your mental game at EleVive.com.
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo
Celebrate Our Independence
O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
O say, does that star spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave
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Marcy Kerr wears Georgio Armani from Neiman Marcus Notrthbrook.
Lasting Impression
After 17 years with the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, Marcy Kerr is retiring but not before she shares her thoughts on her time with the organization, why preservation continues to be so vital to our community, and what she looks forward to doing next.
words by Ann
Marie Scheidler
photography by Maria Ponce styling by Theresa DeMaria hair and makeup by Leanna Ernest
LIKE MOST GOOD THINGS in life, Marcy Kerr’s origin story with Lake Forest Preservation Foundation (LFPF) began with her taking a chance.
“Out of the blue, Gail Hodges contacted me,” Kerr remembers, having only been settled in Lake Forest with her young family for a few years. “Gail was instrumental in establishing the historic preservation ordinances with the city and was very involved with LFPF. The foundation had just opened an office at Gorton and felt they were prime for growth. They had a new president starting—Art Miller—and he said he would only take that post if he had someone to handle the administrative tasks. Gail told me the job was very flexible, probably no more than eight hours a week. So, I thought what the heck? This sounds fun and interesting, and I was charmed by Art’s knowledge and humor from the start.”
And so began this Michigan native’s tenure with LFPF. Although Kerr agreed to more of a behind-the-scenes role initially, she was promoted to executive director within just a matter of months.
“To be honest, I didn’t know exactly what I was doing when I started, but I had a good business background, I loved his-
tory, architecture, and Lake Forest, and I was a quick study,” Kerr says. “I was also working with a Board of Directors that offered me great support and knowledge.”
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, established in the mid-1970s, is dedicated to the stewardship, safeguarding, and endurance of Lake Forest’s exceptional architectural and landscape legacy for succeeding generations, through public education, historic preservation, and advocacy. The foundation is independently funded through donations, memberships, and events.
“There are so many interesting things and so many different facets of what we do, but the most important thing is educating the community,” Kerr explains. “Everything we do has an educational component—educating people on the importance of what they have and how to preserve it. We have been able to help many families who wanted to make changes to significant homes understand how to be compatible with their surroundings and preserve the historic character of their property. When they learn this, they come to really appreciate preservation and its importance in Lake Forest.”
Under Kerr’s leadership, the Foundation produced more than 50 issues of its vibrant newsletter, redesigned the website twice, and produced a number of guides that have meticu-
“...one of the things I’m most proud of is our work on the East Lake Forest Train Station..”
lously documented the special historical lore of Lake Forest. Additionally, LFPF has distributed more than 300 preservation awards, an honor given to individuals, businesses, and organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the preservation of Lake Forest’s architectural heritage.
“I think when I look back on my time with the foundation, one of the things I’m most proud of is our work on the East Lake Forest Train Station,” says Kerr, who played a critical role in helping secure the funding for the restoration project. It was built in 1900 and has been welcoming people to Lake Forest ever since. “The train station is an historical landmark. It’s so important to safeguard exceptional architecture for future generations.”
This summer, Kerr plans to enjoy some long-overdue quiet time with her husband Stewart at their cottage in Michigan and sort out how her next chapter will unfold. Some travel and more regular visits to Boston to see her 20-month-old grandsons will be a must.
“I love the mission of the foundation and I hope I made a difference in this community that I admire and appreciate so much,” adds Kerr. “I think I’ll really miss it. I’ve learned something new every day. What better job is there to work in a beautiful community and help preserve that? It has been the perfect job.”
To learn more about the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, visit lfpf.org.
FRESH HORIZONS
Elawa Farm Foundation’s campus expansion brings a new chef, café, and programs.
words and photography by Monica
Kass Rogers
Chef Lee Kuebler with one of the baby goats at Elawa.
CHEF LEE KUEBLER cradles a tiny young goat in his arms—the two of them looking like figures in a Dutch realist painting. The little kid blinks and bleats, nuzzling for release to the cool pavement below.
“He’s ready to explore,” laughs Kuebler, the executive chef at Elawa Farms who is shaping its first café.
Hands washed and fresh apron tucked, Kuebler deftly peels fava beans for a private dinner dish and describes the unusual career path he followed that made the job at Elawa irresistible.
“Professional Gardener Certification … flower farming … culinary schooling … owning and operating restaurants. Amazingly, working here brings everything full circle,” he says. “It allows me to draw from all of the work experience and training I have had in the last 15 years, and to take that in new directions.”
Delve a little more into that timeline and it all adds up. Gardening in his youth and a Professional Gardener Certification from the Chicago Botanic Garden led Kuebler to work as a commercial flower farmer in West Central Illinois. There, his skill at creating elaborate meals from local goods for clients at the flower farm led him to complete culinary training at Kendall College. After that, he had stints working for such renowned chefs as Carlos Gaytan, Michael Lachowicz, and Michael Kornick. Those experiences, along with valuable mentoring in the restaurant business from David Morton, prepared Kuebler to open three restaurants in Libertyville. After a successful run, Keubler sold the restaurants and came to Elawa.
Joining the team at this juncture in Elawa’s 107-year history is especially exciting for Kuebler, as many new horizons expand. With the closing of the campus’s Wildlife Discovery Center last March, Elawa launched plans for a major $2 million expansion that will enhance its campus and community programs. Construction for phase one of the project started this spring, with phases two and three projected for completion in spring 2025.
“Elawa launched plans for a major $2 million expansion that will enhance its campus ...”
“We received approval to develop a farm animal program, on-site café, new production kitchen, community cooking school, visitor center, classroom, hoophouse and more,” explains Laura Calvert, Executive Director. “Everything aligned with our mission to enrich the greater Lake County community as a center for experiential learning, increased access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system.”
The animal barn, for example, will allow Elawa to host farm animals for youth and educational programs, plus allow for the development of animal therapy programs to benefit community members with disabilities. The new commercial kitchen will not only service the café, community dinners, and private events, but will accommodate Elawa’s growth in food production and distribution, showcase Elawa’s harvest, and highlight the farm’s partnership with a network of more than 50 local farms and food producers.
Elawa Farm
Plans to partner with local culinary institutions here will also provide training for next generation farm-totable chefs. Meanwhile, the new classroom and Visitors Center will expand Elawa’s “Seed to Plate” educational offerings and demonstrations to year-round programs. And the newly refurbished Learning Kitchen will be used to develop a community cooking school and provide incubator space for emerging food businesses.
While Kuebler will have a hand in many of the programs, his current focus is on shaping menus for the new daytime café. Because of the historic nature of the original farm, the café—to be located in the building at the south end, will be small, with 35 indoor seats.
“The vision is for the café is to be an added amenity
for farm visitors with an approachable, pleasant ambiance and a seasonally driven menu,” says Kuebler.
While price points will be reasonable (menus will have plenty of sandwiches, salads, and soups) preparations will be elevated to best showcase hyper-fresh Elawa-grown produce and local farm provisions.
“The goal is that 85 percent of what we serve will be sourced from Elawa or one of the 50 local farms and growers that we work with,” Kuebler explains.
Menu stylings for the café will be Midwestern, French-influenced, and rooted in Old World European traditions—applying minimal technique and allowing the key ingredients to shine.
“There will be plenty of small plates, with a few knifeand-fork offerings,” he adds.
While much is still under wraps, Kuebler did reveal that he is recipe testing a porketta sandwich, and agreed to generously share the recipe for his meltingly-tender Leek Terrine with Whipped Goat Cheese Mousse (also in this issue on page 38) which will be on the café menu.
Elawa Farm Foundation is located at 1401 Middlefork Drive in Lake Forest. For more information, call 847-234-1966 or visit elawafarm.org.
Chive blossoms grown on Elawa Farm
Chef Lee Kubler at work
FAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
North Shore gem Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest is set to celebrate its compelling past and vibrant present this month as host of the 124th Women’s Western Amateur.
words
CAROLINE SMITH HAS READ
The Great Gatsby five times and seen the 2013 movie version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel at least 10 times.
“It’s my favorite book,” says Smith, a 2020 Barrington High School graduate and Indiana University senior-to-be who helped the Hoosiers capture the Big Ten Conference Women’s Golf Championship in the spring and qualified to compete in May at the U.S. Women’s Open Championship at the Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
“I first read it in high school.”
One hundred years ago, Onwentsia Club member and prominent amateur golfer Edith “The Fairway Flapper” Cummings—a socialite and one of the Big Four debutantes in Chicago during the Jazz Age—read the greens quite well at her home course in Lake Forest en route to capturing the 1924 Women’s Western Amateur Championship, one year after emerging as the medalist at the U.S. Women’s Amateur.
Fitzgerald based the character of Jordan Baker in The Great Gatsby on none other than Cummings, the first golfer and the first female athlete to ever grace the cover of Time magazine.
Smith, an Inverness native who’s a seven-time Women’s Western Amateur participant, and 119 other elite amateurs (with a 5.4 handicap or less) in the world will vie to match Cummings’s feat at the 124th Women’s Western Amateur at Onwentsia Club July 15 to 20. The event was held at Onwentsia—an early proponent of women’s sports— in the tournament’s inaugural year, 1901, and was last staged at the renowned club by the Women’s Western Golf Association (WWGA) and Western Golf Association (WGA) in 1944.
Past Women’s Western Amateur champions include legends Patty Berg (1938) and Louise Suggs (1946, 1947) and more recent aces Stacy Lewis (2006) and Ariya Jutanugarn (2012). Former competitors have won a combined 135 major championships as professional golfers.
“I’ve heard it’s a beautiful course with an inter-
esting history, and that the club will have a 1920s vibe during the week—that’ll be so cool,” says Smith, who’s working toward a master’s degree in sports management at IU. “I can’t wait to play a practice round there the day before it starts. The Western Amateur is one of my favorite events, with a lot of that having to do with (WWGA President) Susan Buchanan, a great person who is so good at running it and does all she can to get to know all of the golfers each year. We all truly appreciate what Susan does to create such a welcoming environment for us.
“We’re all competitive, we all want to win, but we’re also out there to have fun and root for each other.”
Nick Papadakes has been Onwentsia’s head golf professional for 10 years. A Bettendorf, Iowa, native, he knows the history of Onwentsia (known
by Bill McLean / Onwentsia Club photography by Scott Vincent / sports photography courtesy of the Western Golf Association
First Round Match Play, 2022 Women’s Western Amateur at Sunset Ridge Country Club
Onwentsia Clubhouse
as the seven-hole Lake Forest Golf Club, from 18931895) as well as he knows how best to navigate the club’s par-71 track.
“The history of golf at Onwentsia has gotten kind of lost,” he says. “At the turn of the 20th century, the hub of golf in the U.S. west of the Hudson River was right here in Lake Forest and other North Shore communities. Our course’s shape is unique, patterned similarly to a Scottish course like Muirfield’s, and it’s a course managed wonderfully by Scott Vincent, a superintendent who’s thoughtful and an absolute craftsman.
“I’m excited that we’ll get to showcase our course for extraordinarily talented women who will play for large television audiences in the future.”
The WWGA and the Glenview-based WGA, which administers the nonprofit Evans Scholars Foundation, chose the perfect year to select Onwentsia as the Women’s Western Amateur host for the fifth time since 1901.
“It will allow us to recognize, and celebrate once again, what Edith Cummings accomplished at her home club 100 years ago,” says Winnetka native Madison Banas, the WGA’s manager of amateur competitions and the girls’ varsity golf coach at her alma mater, Loyola Academy in Wilmette. “Plus, this is the 125th anniversary of the WGA. Onwentsia is a founding member of both the WGA and the WWGA. There’s so much history attached to the event this year.”
The first and second day of the Women’s Western Amateur will each include 18 holes of stroke play. After
36 holes, the field will be pared to the top 32 players for the match play portion of the championship.
As of May, the field consisted of entrants from eight countries and 26 states. Attendance and parking for the Women’s Western Amateur are free.
“We’re all super excited at Onwentsia, a club with tremendous member support and strong leadership,” Papadakes says. “And not just because we’ll get to watch highly competitive players tour our course. The event will also enable us to show that Onwentsia is more than a private club.
“It’s also a major part of our community.”
Onwentsia Club is located at 300 North Green Bay Road in Lake Forest. For more information about the Women’s Western Amateur, visit womenswesternamateur.com.
Caroline Smith and Chloe Schiavone at the 2022 Women’s Western Amateur
HEALING HAITI
Five-time Grammy nominated musician Jeffrey Steele will perform a benefit concert in Lake Forest to support the work of Music Heals International.
words by Mitch Hurst
Jeffrey Steele portrait photography by Anthony Scarlati Music Heals International photography by Liam Storrings for CORE and Arvind Premanand
AFTER A 2010 EARTHQUAKE devastated much of Haiti, Sara Wasserman began volunteering on the ground there through J/P Haiti Relief Organization (now CORE), a nonprofit co-founded by the actor Sean Penn.
Wasserman—daughter of acclaimed bass player Rob Wasserman, who passed away in 2016, and a musician, songwriter, and producer in her own right—was touched by how music could be used to give hope to children and help them heal in the wake of tragedy.
The experience led her to found Music Heals International (MHI), an organization that pro-
vides music education to children in Haiti, India, and Venezuela in partnership with CORE, Music Will, and Wayuu Taya Foundation. One important way the organization raises funds for its work is through house parties—intimate gatherings featuring award-winning musicians.
Adrian and Nancy Smith have hosted two house parties in the past for MHI and are hosting a third at their estate at 830 N. Green Bay Road on July 30. The party will feature live music from Jeffrey Steele, the Nashville-based country artist who has been nominated for five Grammy Awards.
“It’s a wonderful way to provide a comfortable but exclusive experience that stays off of the radar for the performer, who sometimes has to be
Jeffrey Steele
“I can’t really explain it. I just felt it was something I had to do...”
mindful of what markets they play,” explains Pete Fisher, a music industry veteran and MHI board member who Wasserman and her team works with to identify talent for the house parties. “At friends’ houses we’ve had Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Antebellum. It provides the opportunity to in a sense go behind the scenes in Nashville. If you were to ask around Nashville many people would tell you Jeffrey Steele is one of the best performing songwriters, so we’re thrilled to have him come up to Lake Forest.”
Wasserman says that with the help of monies raised from the benefit concerts and long-term supporters and partners, MHI has worked with more than 1,500 children in the countries in which it operates. The lead
sponsor of the house party on July 30 is ISTO Advisors, a financial planning firm with offices in Lake Forest and Troy, Michigan, co-founded by Pete Fisher’s brother, Chris Fisher.
“I can’t really explain it. I just felt it was something I had to do,” Wasserman says. “Little did I know it would grow into what it’s grown into but thanks to so many people like Pete and Chris, it’s become an amazing organization.”
After spending large chunks of time on the ground in Haiti to get the organization established, Wasserman says that now they have a Haiti-based team that administers programs with their implementation partner in Haiti, CORE. Despite everything going on in Haiti right now, programs have kept operating, online or in person, and schools are reopening.
“Even though we’ve been through a lot, especially with the challenges of the current situation in Haiti, we have a number of advanced students who have been a part of our program for 10 years who have also formed their own bands and are now working as MHI teachers,” says Wasserman. “It is so inspiring to see what they are doing for other kids in their community”
For more information about MHI, to donate, or to purchase tickets for the Lake Forest house party, visit mhinternational.giv.sh/6600.
MHI students honing their craft
MHI student musicians in Haiti
SOCIAL LIFE ART OF CARING
photography by Ash Bee
The Women’s Board of Catholic Charities, Lake County Services, with Honorary Chairs Kirk and Nadine Shepard, hosted the 32nd Art of Caring at Onwentsia Club on Saturday, April 20. Over 120 guests attended, raising $385,000+ for critical programs. Ginny Primack was recognized with the Irene Leahy McMahon Award for exemplary volunteerism. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing rounded off the festive eve. catholiccharities.net
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SOCIAL LIFE LAKE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
photography by Ian McLeod
On May 3, Lake Forest High School Foundation held its 14th Annual Spring Luncheon at Knollwood Club. This event highlighted the continuing partnership between the school and the Foundation in continuing education excellence. The luncheon’s highlight was motivational speaker Coach Q from Quest Performance Training. lfhsfoundation.org
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The Lake Forest Woman’s Club held its semi-annual spring philanthropic fundraiser “Ooh LaLa—In The Pink,” a Lilly Pulitzer themed event held at Exmoor Country Club on May 15th. Funds raised will go to advancing scholarships and community service. The most recent educational scholarship was awarded to a military veteran for vocational training at College of Lake County.
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The inception of Lake Forest Home Management is both simple and practical. It began 10 years ago when Kathleen Doetsch, co-founder, started to keep a watchful eye over the homes of friends and family who were traveling for an extended amount of time. Going beyond mere housesitting, she prioritized the safety and upkeep of their residences, providing her loved ones assurance that their homes and cherished belongings were secure during their time away.
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“After each visit, we email a full home report outlining what was examined, including pictures of any issues or vulnerable areas,” says Kathleen. “If there is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately, we text the client right away while on-site, and based on how they would like the problem to be resolved, we work with the homeowner’s service providers to resolve any issues, or, if needed, bring in a referred vendor.”
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HUMANITY VS. NATURE
Lake Forest artist Diane Feldpausch Tang’s work aims to shine light on vulnerable communities, from a bee population in decline to the unhoused people who share our world. Her one-woman show, “The Divinity of Bees and Humanity,” opens July 16 at The Gallery.
words by Sherry Thomas illustration by Tom Bachtell
She sees the invisible. Notices humans that most just walk by. Collaborates with a swarm of creatures many might deem a pest. It’s both a superpower and a call to action as artist Diane Feldpausch Tang brings those otherwise unseen beings to life in her paintings, sculpture, and other multimedia creations—including some that are done in collaboration with the bees on her west Lake Forest property. In what she calls “the manifestation of divine harmony in nature,” the mission of her work is to shine the light on the fragile state of the planet and its most vulnerable communities. That includes creatures great and small, though some of her earliest pieces were also inspired by the decay of the Detroit neighborhoods she once called home. The mother of two daughters, Michelle and Mariel, Tang’s life today is set in a home that backs up to Lake Forest Open Lands and Elawa Farm. She is surrounded by woods, gardens, and nature—including a lively colony of bees that she began collaborating with about two years ago. “I noticed they were very active and wanted a job. So, I asked my beekeeper if it would be OK if I put some of my art work in the hive to see what they’d do with it,” explains Tang. “I put beehive frames in and small objects, like pieces of glass and wire. I would assemble pieces in a collage and they’d build around it.” The intricate 3D creations that continue to emerge from this unlikely collaboration are both elegant and thought-provoking. “I have such respect for these little creatures,” she says. “And I love how they work as a community. Each bee has a role.”
Watching this symbiosis inspired Tang to give herself a role—to create art that spreads awareness about the decline in the bee population and why these pollinators are so important. On July 16, some of her most captivating work— from portraits she created of unhoused people during the pandemic (asking their permission and paying them before taking the photographs she used as inspiration) to pieces created in the beehive—will be on display at The Gallery
in Lake Forest. Owners of The Gallery, Cecilia Lanyon and husband/chef Dominic Zumpano, have a vision to pair the art in her “The Divinity of Bees and Humanity” exhibit with food, using honey as the theme. “They are going to create a menu inspired by the honey bees in unison with a social awareness campaign,” says Tang. “Similar to the funds from the homeless portraits going to help homeless organizations in the area, proceeds from the bee collaborations will go to a recommended organization that supports preserving habitats for them to continue to thrive.” For this summer’s show at The Gallery, the nonprofits receiving 100 percent of Tang’s artist’s commission will be Xerces Society for Invertebrates and PADS of Lake County. She hopes the community will come out to support the project and be inspired to see the invisible among us and the divine harmony in nature.
“The Divinity of Bees and Humanity” exhibit opens at 5 p.m. on July 16 at The Gallery in Lake Forest and will remain open through September 15. For more information, visit thegallerylf. com or dianetangfeldpausch.com.
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6 Bedrooms | 6 Full and 2 Half Baths | $3,300,000
very special home boasts exquisite details that seamlessly blend with modern amenities. Entertaining outdoors is a breeze with the intricate stone and brick patio located just off the
Meticulously renovated from top to bo om. Every detail has been tended to with high-end nishes, xtures and designer taste. The expansive yard provides the perfect backdrop for resort style living with heated swimming pool and patio area. Other notable features and improvements include: most windows replaced, pool renovation and pool surround, new roof in 2022, and too many more to list here. Move-in ready! 4 Bedrooms | 4 Full and 1 Half Baths | $2,399,000
quality built one owner townhome with oor primary suite. This home has been meticulously maintained and cared for. Convenient to the train, shops, restaurants and expressways. Come enjoy Conway Farms living at it’s best!
