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Uncertainty is unsettling. Especially when it comes to our families and our future. Our nation has been faced with an enormous challenge that unfortunately we never saw coming. Yet here we are, six months into a national pandemic with no end in sight.

Unableto visit loved ones, travel non-existent, careers on hold, children not in school has taken its toll on us all.

Seemingly unfazed by this crisis is the Suburban housing market. I have been in this business for over 35 years. I did not see a global pandemic on the horizon. I definitely did not anticipate a thriving market because of it. Yet here we are in the fall of 2020, with interest rates lower than ever before, has brought us an opportunity for something new. A sense of control in our personal habitat is giving us all a sense of comfort. We cannot control what is happening around us, but in our own homes, and within

our walls, we have a new, perhaps different sense of how we wish to live. Making a change never felt so certain, even in these uncertain times. We are reinvesting in our homes. No longer able to freely catch a show downtown, or walk the lakefront or shop the magnificent mile which has lead those once wanting the hustle and bustle of the city to suburban life. A stroll to the market, an outdoor

fire at a neighbors’, al fresco dinners with parents, are all examples of not so new pastimes and importance. We don’t know what lies ahead. But we know that being at home will be definite, making it a priority and a juxtaposition to what we used to know and desire.

Withautumn’s chill comes change. And for the suburban housing market, good things are among us. David Bowie said it best “Turn and face the strange”.

Iwish the best for you in your home buying or selling endeavor. We will get through this together.

Warm Regards, Connie

If you would like to discuss your unique real estate needs confidentially, you may call or text me at 847.508.7775 or email connie.antoniou@sothebysrealty.com.

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One of our favorite seasons of the year is upon us, a season that happens to usher in one of our favorite annual editions—fall fashion.

This September fashion issue marries themes of style, beauty, and nature. Our cover feature reveals the season’s most coveted trends presented against the lush landscape of our region’s beautiful open lands. At a time when one of the safest places to be is outside, it seemed like the perfect choice to showcase the best of this year’s looks.

The style trend continues with a special Gentlemen’s Quarterly page, pulling out the most dapper duds for the men in our lives. I especially loved our “Well Heeled” Fashion page, featuring some of the trendiest new boots, shoes, and mules.

Dreaming of travel again? This month’s First Class whisks us to the fabulous Galapagos Islands. From white sand beaches to rocky cliffs, the Galapagos Islands have incredibly diverse terrain and wildlife—including sea turtles, giant tortoises, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, and penguins. Prepare to commune with nature and meet numerous endemic species in a South American paradise.

In House & Home, we unveil a new department that presents what you can get in three parts of the world (including the Barringtons) at a certain price point.

Our inaugural Luxury Offerings highlights mansions in Scotland, Mexico, and our own Barrington Hills that are listed in the $2 million range. Moving on to Home Tour, step inside the stunning Lake Forest estate that was recently featured as the 2020 Lake Forest Showhouse—a project of the Lake Forest Auxiliary Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, and a favorite of Barrington area groups for generations.

The Buzz

We wrap up this issue and kick off the back-to-school season with a Parting Words feature about Dr. Ken Hyllberg, principal at Arnett C. Lines Elementary School in Barrington. He shares his lifelong love of Star Wars and insight about what the school year will look like in the wake of COVID-19.

“Stay positive and keep things in perspective,” he told us. I found those words inspiring not only for all the parents who are sending their children back to school and college this month, but for us all.

With that, it’s time to get out the sweaters and boots. Fall is finally here.

Elaine Doremus, Editor-in-Chief elaine@jwcmedia.com

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The Lollipop rose bouquet by Luxe Bloom

CIGARS & COCKTAILS

BEELOW’S STEAKHOUSE in Lake Zurich recently hosted its annual cigar dinner experience featuring seven decadent courses. Guests dined in an outdoor tent on everything from andouille lobster street corn and pear salad with creamy balsamic dressing to smoked chicken thighs with mushroom glaze and bacon infused donuts with raspberry ice cream glaze, all paired with cocktails and cigars. This delicious evening featured a range of cigars from Arlington Pipe & Cigar Lounge. Beelow’s Steahouse is located at 763 S Rand Road in Lake Zurich. For more information, visit beelows.com.

COMING UP ROSES

Adding a splash of vibrant color to brighten spaces in homes is needed now more than ever, and can be effortlessly achieved with Chicago-based LUXE BLOOM. The company has solved the age-old problem of wilting roses: their luxury bouquets can last for up to one year without water and are 100 percent ethically sourced and Rainforest Certified. The newest arrangement to their online collection is The Lollipop, which is offered in over twenty lush colors. For more information, visit luxebloom.com.

GUILTLESS INDULGENCE

Satisfying your confectionary cravings has never been more guilt-free than with RED CHOCOLATE, formulated by European Master Chocolatiers, which has up to 50 percent fewer calories and 30 to 40 percent less fat than regular chocolate brands. RED is made with the highest standards: using natural sweeteners from plants, and carefully selected cocoa from the Ivory Coast of Africa, whose farmers select, roast, and grind the cocoa beans to perfection. Customers may choose from full 3.5 ounce bars, grab-n-go, or pralines to satiate their sweet tooth, complete with enticing flavors such as classic dark, orange & almond, or infused with a smooth nut filling. For more information, visit red-chocolate.com.

Lollipop in Lilac, Photography by Luxe Bloom

A STYLISH GENTLEMAN S

ince 1937, Smith’s Men’s Store has kept fashionable area men in high style. New owners Trey Gonzales and Kip Helverson renovated Smith’s for a fresh but still-familiar feel and have introduced new men’s accessories, gift items, and apothecary products. You’ll continue to find fan favorites like Vineyard Vines, Barbour, Southern Tide, johnnie-O, Peter Millar, as well as a line of denim and workout wear designed specifically for men. Who better to trust than a store that has kept local gents dapper for over eight decades?

Smith’s is located at 770 N. Western Avenue, Lake Forest, 847-2345866, smithsmensstore.com.

Barbour Chunky Cable Crew in Light Grey

Alan Paine Kexby Men’s Gilet in Khaki

Peter Millar Crisman Performance Corduroy Trouser in Navy

Barbour Lutz Quilted Jacket in Olive

Peter Millar Reversible Flannel Vest in Loden

Peter Millar Wintertime Windowpane Soft Jacket in Jurassic Green

johnnie-O Russ 1/4 Zip in Pine

Barbour Lambswool Gloves in Grey

Peter Millar Crisman Performance Corduroy Trouser in Walnut

Peter Millar Essex Quilted Travel Vest in Navy

Alan Paine Gorston 3/4 Length Raincoat in Beige

johnnie-O Hudson 2-Way Zip Vest in Wake

Peter Millar Melange Wool Belt in Scotch

ETCHED IN THE ENTRYWAY

For centuries, Aesop’s Fables artfully integrated lessons of morality and ethics into storytelling. Their timeless messages have since been represented in countless artistic interpretations. In 1922, the stories were used as inspiration for the dramatic sculpture in the arched entryway of Tribune Tower, where they remind all who pass beneath them to be responsible, honest, and fair.

All floor plans shown are for illustrative purposes only. Floor plans may not depict final design of units as constructed and may not be drawn to scale. All sketches, renderings, architectural models, materials, plans, specifications, terms, prices, conditions and statements, including estimated timeframes and dates, contained herein are proposed only and are not intended to constitute representations. Developer reserves the right to make modifications in its sole discretion and without prior notice. All photographs and renderings are merely intended as illustrations of the activities and concepts depicted therein as interpreted by the artists. Developer makes no representations regarding any view and/or exposure to light at any time including any existing or future construction by either owner or a third party. Square footage and ceiling heights are approximate and may be based on various measurement methodologies, subject to construction variances and tolerances, as well as redesign, and vary from unit to unit (and may vary from floor to floor). This brochure shall not constitute a valid offer in any jurisdiction where prior registration is required and not yet fulfilled. Where used, developer shall mean Tribune Tower West (Chicago) Owner, LLC and its affiliated entities and their respective managers, members, directors, shareholders, partners, agents, affiliates and employees.

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DIGITAL DENTISTRY

WORDS BY JAMES T. GAVRILOS

ental work has never been an experience that many find pleasing. Part of the experience used to include impressions. These are the trays that are filled with that messy silicone type of material that hardens as it sits in your mouth for five minutes. The great anews is, those impressions are gone forever.

Digital scanners are changing the world of dentistry. The dentist can prepare teeth for porcelain restorations and immediately scan them to save the information that they would usually get from the impressions. Patients no longer have to feel that unpleasant sense of gagging as the impression material hardens in their mouth.

Our office has been using the 3Shape Trios scanner for a year now and the results have been tremendous. The crowns, veneers, bridges, mouth guards, and implants have seen a significant in-

Dcrease in their quality of fit and finish. The scanner takes approximately 1,500 scans in a three-dimensional mode. The scans are then all stitched together by the software. A 3-D model can then be printed and used for any required restoration. I have been able to use it to measure clearances, preview smiles, and communicate shape and color to the laboratory technician. Our patients have been very vocal about the scanner and they approve.

This technology is not limited to just restorations. Multiple scans of the same patient can be grouped together. This grouping is of different scans over time. The software allows us to see how the patient is wearing down their teeth and how teeth have moved over time. This type of diagnosis helps the patient visualize what is happening with their mouth.

If you are in need of dental work but dread the thought of all those impressions, come see us for a demonstration of our new Trios scanner. Once you have seen how it works, you will never go back.

Dr. James T. Gavrilos is located at 129 Park Avenue in Barrington. For more information, call 847-381-4040 or visit barringtondentist.com.

UNDER ONE ROOF

WORDS BY MITCH HURST / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBIN SUBAR

Dr. Lucie Bianchi doesn’t want to just help you stay healthy. She wants to revolutionize the health care system in the United States.

She is part of a movement of physicians offering Direct Primary Care, a growing form of health care provision that for the most part works without the intrusion of the health insurance industry.

Her new spa and clinic, which opened on April 1, uses a monthly membership model to provide primary medical care to individuals and families. For as little as $75 a month, individuals can have unlimited visits to a doctor with no wait times ($125 a month for couples and $150 a month for families).

“We’re part of a grassroots movement across the country, started by physicians, to bring back the quality of health care,” Bianchi says. “You put the patient in control, and it doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult.”

After earning her medical degree from the Medical School of Wisconsin, Bianchi started working in a private practice in Elgin in 2000, offering inpatient and outpatient care, as well as obstetrics. Eventually she would add aesthetics to her practice and reduce its scope to aesthetics and outpatient care.

It was ongoing frustration with the health insurance industry and dealing with the demands of health insurance companies that drew her to the Direct Primary Care model she uses at Mindful Medispa and Mediclinic. A big advantage is that her patients can significantly downsize the costs of their insurance policies.

“Adopting my style of care allows you to purchase a less bulky insurance policy. Everyone needs catastrophic care, but you don’t need a policy that covers 100 percent of your wellness needs,” she says. “You don’t need them to pay for your physical; you need them to pay for your heart attack.”

Another advantage of joining Bianchi’s new practice is the seamlessness of having a “one-stop shop” for both health and wellness needs and aesthetics. There’s more overlap than might be obvious.

“I would argue this is a safer place to get your aesthetic care because of my medical knowledge. I’m always here,” she says. “A lot of times these spas will say they have a medical doctor, but you never see them. They’re not on the premises.”

Bianchi adds that there are aesthetics treatments that can be used to resolve problems identified during routine visits to the Mediclinic, and that she may be able to identify larger issues, such as skin cancer, for those coming in for aesthetic treatments. Patients who lose weight through medical treatment, for instance, might want to get laser treatment to improve skin quality.

Mindful Medispa and Mediclinic employs an in-house aesthetician, who handles non-invasive services such as hydrafacials, microneedling and chemical peels, while Dr. Bianchi performs Botox injections and other more advanced treatments. Occasionally they work together when both of their expertise is required.

It’s all part of an effort to provide a comfortable space where patients and clients can get their health care needs addressed, feel better, and look better, all under a single roof.

“When you walk into our space, it’s very welcoming and peaceful. It doesn’t look like a doctor’s office. It’s almost like you’re walking into someone’s home, which is what I want,” Dr. Bianchi says. “We just want people to feel comfortable and get the best quality care.”

Mindful Medispa and Mediclinic is located at 1626 W. Algonquin Road in Hoffman Estates, 224-633-3482, mindfulmediaspaandmediclinic.com.

Dr. Lucie Bianchi and her Mindful Medispa and Mediclinic in Hoffman Estates offer an innovative model for patients to get medical care and feel and look better.

Dr. Lucie M. Bianchi (center) is shown here with her team at Mindful Medispa and Mediclinic.

Beauty is seen in many diverse forms. Be it physical, natural, design, or verse, we are all richer when celebrating the vast array of elements that when combined constitute true beauty. In these pages, venture through branches, brambles, and over bridges with our models adorned in fall’s most desired fashions, all displayed against the backdrop of Lake Forest Open Lands.

WORDS BY DUSTIN O’REGAN

PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID LESLIE ANTHONY

STYLE DIRECTOR THERESA DEMARIA

HAIR & MAKEUP SARA SALTANOVITZ OF DISTINCT ARTISTS

MARI BARBATO, MARIEE CHANTE, AND KATE ROSS OF SELECT MODEL MANAGEMENT STYLE ASSISTANT EMILY AGNEW

PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT NATHAN BRIEVA

DISPLAYED AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF OUR TREASURED OPEN LANDS

FORCE of NATURE

LEFT: Velvet Heart striped dress, Enaz in Highland Park. Splendid Houndstooth jacket. Pearl necklace, Burdeen’s Jewelry, Buffalo Grove. Boots by Balmain, Neiman Marcus Northbrook RIGHT: White ruffle top and plaid pant by See by Chloe, Neiman Marcus Northbrook

LEFT: Samantha Sung Audrey Dress, Dorothee Schumacher jeweled combat boot, Sweet William in Hinsdale MIDDLE: SPRWMN Cognac leather capri pant, Ulla Johnson mini Cheetah print knee boot, Faliero Sarti scarf, Sweet William in Hinsdale RIGHT: Ulla Johnson batik blouse, SPRWMN Mauve suede ankle flair pant, Sweet William in Hinsdale. Cream leather bootie by Rachel Comey.

LEFT: Geometric print dress by Temperley, neapolitan in Winnetka. Boots by Chloe MIDDLE: White cotton tee with cut out and jean prairie skirt both by Chloe, neapolitan in Winnetka. Prada sandal RIGHT: Rose silk top by Ramy Brook, Sweet William in Hinsdale, tan skirt by The Row, neapolitan in Winnetka. Boots by Dr. Martens.

Nedifa three button leather coat by The Row, brown suede pencil skirt with blue flowers by Miu Miu, both neapolitan in Winnetka. 24 karat gold hoop earring by Elizabeth Locke, A.Merek, Oak Brook.

LEFT: Gold crushed velvet dress by Adam Lippes, Saks Fifth Avenue. Platinum Diamond earring, Burdeen’s Jewelry, Buffalo Grove RIGHT: Silk print dress by Zimmermann at redE mas, Hinsdale, 22 karat gold dome earring by Elizabeth Locke at A. Marek Fine Jewelry, Oak Brook.

FOOD & TRAVEL

FIRST-CLASS DINING AND TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

A PLAYGROUND for the SENSES

A HEARTY DISH AND A JAUNT TO THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS—THE VERY BEST OF LIVING WELL

Galapagos Islands’ sea lions lolling on the beaches

CLASSIC VEAL STROGANOFF

RECIPE

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY MONICA KASS ROGERS

When Count Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov wasn’t busy commanding the Russian infantry in Napoleonic Wars, he feasted at home. Historians suggest that an early version of the stroganoff the world came to love was served in Stroganov’s family kitchens for many years before it was published in a Russian cookbook in 1871. Early stroganoffs featured beef cooked in sour cream, with a little mustard, flour, butter, and not much else. However by 1927, when the dish was first published in America (in The Congressional Club Cook Book: Favorite National and International Recipes), it had evolved to include onions, mushrooms, stock, Worcestershire sauce, and even a little pureed tomato. Our version builds on a recipe that Gourmet magazine published in 1963. Like the early versions of the dish, it’s made with tiny cubes of meat (we chose veal) simmered in butter. But we’ve included a full pound of Cremini mushrooms, a cup of medium-dry sherry, and just a little bit of sour cream. Try it over pappardelle egg noodles, with shaved parmesan and a sprinkling of parsley. If you can’t get veal, this is also good with finely cubed pork loin. For a fully vegetarian version, just double up the Cremini mushrooms and leave out the meat entirely, switching to vegetable stock instead of chicken or veal stock.

CLASS VEAL STROGANOFF

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Cremini (baby Portabella) mushrooms, sliced thin

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 2 pounds veal blade steak (thin-sliced veal shoulder)bones removed and discarded, meat cut into tiny cubes

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 cup medium-dr y sherry

• 1 cup good-quality chicken or veal stock

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

• f reshly-ground salt and pepper to taste

• 3/4 pound pappardelle egg noodles

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• Shaved parmesan & fresh snipped parsley, to garnish

Method:

• In a heavy sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) of butter. Sauté the mushrooms. Drain and reserve the liquid—there won’t be very much. Set cooked mushrooms aside. Melt the remaining 1/2 stick of butter and sauté the onion until it begins to soften. Add cubed veal and sauté until the veal no longer shows any pink. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle flour over the veal; whisk in stock, sherry, and the reserved mushroom liquid. Whisk and continue simmering until the mixture thickens. Add Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed. Keep warm while you cook noodles.

• Cook noodles in boiling salted water until just tender and drain.

• Stir reserved mushrooms and 1/2 cup of sour cream into stroganoff sauce mixture.

• Serve sauce over noodles, garnished with shaved parmesan and snipped parsley.

A hearty dish, perfect for a cozy fireside evening.

PARADISE FOUND

Island hop aboard an eco-friendly mega yacht in the Galapagos Islands—a place seemingly untouched by the passage of time.

WORDS BY DUSTIN O’REGAN / PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ECOVENTURA

The Galapagos Islands are one of the world’s most elusive locations and the birthplace of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. They are a place to glimpse endemic species; those species that can be found nowhere else on earth. Each island has a distinct terrain. Be it white sandy beaches favored by sea lions or rocky surfaces dotted with cacti and iguanas or soaring cliffs

home to a vast array of birds or lush landscapes favored by pink flamingos or volcanic outcroppings created by lava cooling on its descent to the sea. There is no better way to interact with the Galapagos Islands’ incredible beauty than on Ecoventura-operated sister ships Theory and Origin, Relais & Chateaux ten-cabin mega-yachts. The sister yachts sail the archipelago together and are typically the only two ships at any particular destination.

After a remarkably short set of flights from Chicago, my family arrived on San Cristob-

Ecoventura-operated Origin mega-yacht in the Galapagos Islands

Blue-footed booby.

Photography by Harry Skeggs

FIRST CLASS

al Island where we boarded a swift, little skiff known as a panga. We set off for a thrilling ride to our yacht, the Theory anchored in the bay. We were excited to see sea lions lounging about on boats and darting around our vessel—the first of many encounters with these joyous creatures.

The Theory is appointed bow to stern in sleek, modern design. The first deck houses wetsuits and snorkel gear. We met here several times a day to board the pangas that carried us off to new adventures. A heavy metal door on this deck opens to reveal gorgeous blonde wood floors leading to the sleeping quarters. The top deck or “sun deck” with its full bar and hot tub is a glorious space for dining, sunning, and relaxing. The main deck holds the lounge where guests meet each evening for the day’s debriefing and a teaser for the next day’s activities. Outfitted with couches, gorgeous light fixtures, mirrors, and overflowing bowls of chocolate, the lounge proved to be a wonderful space to convene. Beyond the lounge, a fully stocked bar leads into the dining room where buffet breakfasts and lunches and several course dinners, all created with locally sourced ingredients, are enjoyed daily.

During dinners, our crew brought forth course after course with a flourish and accompanied each dish with a hearty pour of wine. At evening’s end, we descended to our ample rooms— adorned with mirrored vanity tables, floor-to-ceiling windows, a marble bathroom, and king beds. A deep slumber coaxed by the give and take of the undulating sea was quick to follow.

Often, during the late evening hours, our captain commanded the Theory toward a new destination and our next great adventure.

ITINERARY

We followed Ecoventura’s “Beaches & Bays” itinerary, which visited the South East islands. Each day, in two groups of 10, we set off with our licensed naturalist who was an expert in all things Galapagos.

Our first day began with a delicious breakfast followed by a panga ride to Cerro Brujo or Wizard Hill. Here we communed with large black iguanas, playful sea lions, and a wide variety of birds ranging from brown pelicans and brown noddy terns to blue-footed boobies all dive-bombing the bluest of waters intent on lunch. Bright red Sally Lightfoot crabs scampered over the black volcanic rocks while our guide pointed out geological formations including the Cathedral, jokingly referred to as “Darwin’s Pants.” In the afternoon, we hiked Punta Pitt, considered one of the best sights for bird watching

The Theory mega-yacht’s Darwin deck

Sea lions. Photography by Yolanda Escobar

and one of the only places to see all three species of boobies— the blue-footed, red-footed, and the Nazca. At Pitt Point, we snorkeled with acrobatic sea lions who happily smiled for our GoPros.

On day two, we landed at Espanola Island where our guide pointed out a large number of endemic species, including the land iguanas sunbathing in their coats of many colors. While they are usually black, during mating season these iguanas develop bright red and green coloration from the algae they consume. Be careful not to step on these colorful fellows, who are so mesmerized by the sun they fail to notice tourists. As we hiked over a rocky cliffside to a magnificent blowhole, we passed an infinite array of birds including the worlds’ only nocturnal gull—the Swallow Tailed Gull—and fluffy baby boobies. On our journey back, we passed an inlet our guide referred to as “the nursery”—a nod to the numerous frolicking “pups” or baby sea lions.

After an Ecuadorian ceviche cooking demonstration, we enjoyed lunch on the sun deck where we noticed schools of dolphins playfully surrounding the yacht. Next up was snorkeling at Tortuga Rock where we swam with sea turtles and a wonderful array of colorful fish including my favorite, the comical Parrotfish. Since I always hoped to swim with sea turtles, I was enchanted to encounter these creatures ebbing and flowing with the waves just a few feet from me—their chill personality perfectly captured in the Disney film Finding Nemo. Later that afternoon, we visited Gardner Bay’s beautiful white sand beach; home to scores of lolling sea lions.

Day three entailed a trip to the lush Floreana Island, which boasts green hills, gorgeous shallow beaches full of stingrays, and a brackish lagoon favored by pink flamingos. Following a delicious lunch on the sun deck and a short siesta, we snorkeled at Devil’s Crown—a shallow sunken crater brimming with whitetip sharks, gorgeous starfish, eagle rays, and to my delight, more sea turtles.

Day four we visited Santa Cruz, which bustles with giant tortoises. As we drove into the highlands, our driver had to navigate around several of these enormous shell-encased reptiles as they meandered in the road. We spent the morning strolling with the slow-moving giants, who can weigh in excess of 500 pounds. After visiting an astonishing lava tunnel, we headed to the Centro de Crianza to learn about the Galapagos’ most famous visitor, Charles Darwin.

On day five, we set off for a vigorous hike around Bartolome Island. Our reward for the effort was a stunning panoramic view of Pinnacle Rock. During a short rest, our guide revealed

Sea turtles. Photography by Renato Granieri

Iguana with Origin mega-yacht in the distance

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the geology of the landscape, pointing out mini lava cones and bombs formed by flowing magma from past volcanic eruptions. Following the hike, we eagerly jumped into the refreshing crystal-clear water to swim with Galapagos penguins (the second smallest penguin species on the planet), schools of tropical fish, and whitetip sharks. On the way back to the yacht, I caught sight of three little penguins standing at attention—their stance humorously like the Queen’s Guard. In the afternoon, we visited Playa las Bachas—a beach favored by nesting sea turtles. Tracks were everywhere, revealing the turtles’ slow crawl up the beach to lay eggs and then the descent back to their watery home.

Day six began at South Plaza Island. The small islet is crowned with tall cliffs and features a rocky trail dotted with prickly pear cactus, a delicacy for the land iguanas. We marveled at the persistence of an iguana as it balanced precariously on one leg while holding on to the cactus for dear life, focused ever so much on breakfast. The island is also home to many birds such as the Swallow Tailed Gull, shearwaters, and finches.

Returning to the yacht we sailed to North Seymour Island, where an expansive number of frigate birds inflated red sacs on their chests hoping to entice a mate.

This day marked our last deep-water snorkel, which did not fail to impress as we saw hammerhead sharks, more whitetip sharks, turtles, my old friend the

Parrotfish, and puffy, colorful starfish. The final evening on this unforgettable journey was highlighted by the Captain’s Farewell Party, where we toasted our new friends with champagne before one last exquisite meal.

I had always dreamed of visiting the Galapagos Islands but never imagined the extent of their beauty nor the impact of an intimate communion with nature. These islands will touch your soul. Go as soon as possible ... your great adventure awaits.

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HOTEL ORO VERDE GUAYAQUIL

If arriving late in Guayaquil before a morning departure to the Galapagos or if you need a day room prior to a late flight back home, be sure to contact Hotel Oro Verde Guayaquil. In the heart of the city, the hotel offers shuttle service to and from the airport and is a wonderful place to land late at night or a place to rest prior to a flight back home. For more information, visit oroverdeguayaquil.com.

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Tortoise. Photography by Yolanda Escobar

Frigate bird. Photography by Matt Dutile

HOUSE & HOME

IN OUR NEW MONTHLY FEATURE, WE BRING YOU ROOMS WITH A VIEW TO THE WORLD. FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN GET FOR $2 MILLION HERE IN BARRINGTON HILLS AND AT TWO OTHER LUXURY LOCALES IN SCOTLAND AND MEXICO.

This Barrington Hills property offers the ultimate luxury living.

SHOW STOPPER

WORDS BY ALLISON DUNCAN

In the late 1920s, renowned architect Stanley Anderson gut renovated a 1906 colonial style home—originally designed by Frost & Granger— for investment banker William Allan Pinkerton Pullman, a relative of the famed car developer and manufacturer George M. Pullman.

Anderson had already made myriad contributions to the visual character of Lake Forest throughout his career—think the concrete post and lantern style streetlight designs throughout the city and the design of Lake Forest High School—and his turn-of-the-century architecture helped later inspire the world class gardens on the property by New York landscape architect Annette Hoyt Flanders, who worked with Pullman in 1937.

An avid gardener and co-founder of the Chicago Botanic Garden, Pullman planted Ginkgo trees, rare Chinese maples, Japanese lilacs, and boxwood hedges, many of which still exist

today. Both the interior and exterior designs have stood the test of time so, when the Lake Forest Auxiliary Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago named the home for its 2020 Showhouse & Gardens, participating designers were tasked with honoring the heritage and character of the house for a modern audience.

Since 1985, the Lake Forest Auxiliary Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago has hosted a nationally recognized designer Showhouse & Gardens to benefit the Angel Harvey Family Health Center of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, which provides healthcare to Chicago’s medically underserved. Since its inception, the Lake Forest Showhouse has raised in excess of $4 million for the deserving cause.

This year, almost 40 interior and landscape designers, including honorary chair Paloma Contreras, transformed the 23 room, 11,000-square-foot East Lake Forest Pullman property into a show stopping tribute to the latest in design and décor.

In case you missed it, here is a last look at the 2020 Showhouse & Gardens’ grand Lake Forest estate. This lavish event has been drawing Barrington area design aficionados for generations.

HOME TOUR

Guests enter through the historic foyer, where interior designer Natalie Konstant decorated around an existing Zuber wallcovering. “Zuber had such an impact on traditional French design,” says Konstant. “I ended up studying and researching designs of the French modernist era and what started as a design ‘constraint’ ended up inspiring the entire aesthetic.”

She conceptualized a contemporary entry sideboard to play with the traditional setting and also added sculptural pieces, like The Fertility Idol by Material Think Space cast in Italian Bardiglio marble and a Venus de Milo cast amber resin sculpture set atop an ebony stained wood pedestal.

“A thoughtful integration of the interiors and architecture is what ultimately creates the most impactful spaces,” explains Konstant.

George Markoutsas of The ABL Group also took inspiration from the Zuber wallcovering in the house’s kitchen design.

“We coalesced the seemingly Persian iconography of the wallpaper—with its curvilinear natural elements juxtaposed with sharp clean lines—into our design to create a sense of harmony within the home,” says Markoutsas. “When we enter a space, we want our designs to feel as organic as possible.”

Markoutsas and his team worked with the travertine checkerboard flooring and wood beams original to the home, adding a reclaimed barnwood butcher block by Lake County Barnwood to the island with an antique sewing base, Amishmade cabinetry by Dovetails Cabinetry, and a food-safe quartz countertop by Cambria.

Hidden within the traditional styling are modern upgrades, like a Smart Home Automation System by Great Home Technologies and a vacuum by Hafele built-into the cabinetry.

“We are firm believers that form follows function, especially in kitchens,” notes Markoutsas.

Off the foyer, designer Sarah Vaile created a powder room jewel box with a color palette—Sherwin Williams Framboise—inspired by the burgundy Rolls Royce driven by Princess Margaret in The Crown. In fact, Princess Margaret served as the muse for the entire space.

“We loved the idea of playing up a vestige of proper homes

Foyer, Konstant Home.

Photography by Aimée Mazzenga

Kitchen by The ABL Group and Dovetail Cabinetry.

Photography by Ryan McDonald

Powder room by Sarah Vaile Design.

Photography by Aimée Mazzenga

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of the past. The cloakroom off of the powder room is where we imagined guests could congregate in small groups for a little mischievous conversation outside of the spotlight,” says Vaile.

A DeGournay Rousseau wallcovering, custom mosaic floor by Cambria, mirrored wall, and cheeky prints and tassels drive home the whimsical nature of the space.

“The DeGournay wall covering turned out to be quite a masterpiece,” says Vaile. “We meticulously placed every single animal in the space, our favorites being the monkey perched over the toilet eating an orange and a sloth playfully suspended over the mirror.”

For the home’s living room, fashion stylist turned designer Kelly Hurliman also took inspiration from French design, envisioning the space as a nod to Coco Chanel. Think floral sconces that look like earrings, Valentino-inspired trim on the fireplace, Horst P. Horst vintage Vogue fashion prints flanking the bookshelves, scalloped window seating by 5 One 5 Group, coral velvet upholstery, and an abstract art piece by Josh Young.

“We contrasted soft tones and layered textures against bold color,” says Hurliman. “What makes a space feel interesting and truly unique are the pieces that no one else has.”

Something most people do not yet have but will definitely covet is a potting room like the one by JamesThomas. The team paired black Venetian plaster on the walls with verdant green trim and faux oak-painted cabinetry and beams to create a layered, textured, and rich space to arrange flowers, transplant plants, create topiaries, and more.

“We loved the idea of a historic English manor house and

Living Room by Kelly Hurliman Design.

Photography by Aimée Mazzenga

Master Closet by Ilene Chase Design. Photography by Ryan McDonald

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the outbuildings that an estate like that would have,” says James Dolenc. “With COVID-19, people are gardening and landscaping more than ever. Everyone wants to be outside enjoying nature but in the comfort of your own space. Who wouldn’t want a little nook dedicated to horticulture?”

Although not initially planned this way, the women’s retreat by Andrea Goldman Design is perhaps another response to COVID-19 and is Goldman’s answer to decades of man caves, libraries, dens, and converted garages.

“This space functions as an epicenter for a woman’s life in her home,” says Goldman. “A serene retreat space feels incredibly necessary now that people are staying at home, and the space is versatile. It can be used for a game night, relaxing and reading, or morning coffee on the terrace.”

Filled with warm, light, and airy hues, the room features a handblown glass pendant from Longhouse paired with knotted rope by artist Windy Chien; a French antique table to visually separate the lounge seating from the game/work table; layered Oscar Isberian rugs; and a one-of-a-kind 10-foot console table sourced from India with French postcards custom framed in linen.

Two other female-centric spaces within the home include the master closet by Ilene Chase Design, gilded in shades of black, pink, and gold, and the home office by North Shore Nest with a standout floral Schumacher wallpaper.

Chase’s inspiration for the closet space was curated during her travels to Paris for Deco Off 2020. During her trip, she was surrounded by design, fashion, and the best of textiles, and was so in her element that creative visions were bursting at the seams. She could hardly wait to implement all of her finds into the closet design.

In the home office, Katie McFarlan balanced the palette with deep berries, charcoals, and blues. “The true inspiration for the room was the modern working mom or household CEO,” says McFarlan. To elevate the cozy den, the North Shore Nest team added a faux fireplace, berry-painted moldings, and created a closet-turned-bookshelf.

“Transforming this room into a woman’s space resonated with us as working moms because we know the struggle,” says McFarlan. “The banquette seating provides additional areas for working or relaxing, and we loved the idea of doing a ‘partner’s table’ instead of a typical desk.”

Ultimately, the 2020 Showhouse proved that there really is no place like home.

Office by North Shore Nest. Photography by Aimée Mazzenga Women’s Retreat by Andrea Goldman Design. Photography by Aimée Mazzenga

LUXURY OFFERINGS: WHAT YOU GET FOR $2 MILLION

From a 14th-century stone castle in the Scottish lowlands and a minimalist beachfront villa on Mexico’s dazzling Punta Mita coast to a 5-acre oasis in our own Barrington Hills, here’s what the same price tag will bring in these luxury enclaves around the globe. Let the wanderlust commence…

WORDS BY MEGAN WEISBERG

Fa’side Castle, Scotland

$2.27 million

TRANENT • EAST LOTHIAN • EH33 2LE

An outstanding historic 14th-century castle with panoramic views over the Lothians in the Scottish Lowlands, Fa’side Castle is one of the oldest surviving Scottish castles. With 600 years of turbulent history, the castle is situated in East Lothian 10 miles from

The Details: 6 Bedrooms, 3 Baths • 7,411 square feet, $306 per square foot • 2 Converted Cottages, Woodland and Courtyard, Outbuildings with Garage, Game Room, and Stables • Sits on approximately 2.3 acres Contact: Ele Robertson, Country House Residential, ERobertson@savills.com

Edinburgh city center and within quick reach of nearby sandy beaches. The area has become one of Scotland’s most desirable places to live. Ancient monuments, historic houses, and castles abound. The Musselburgh Golf Course, seen from the castle, is the world’s oldest golf course.

Punta de Mita, Mexico

$1.95 million

VILLA LITIBU 1, PUNTA DE MITA, RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO

Designed by a French couple, Villa Litibu 1 is a subtle and stylish beachfront villa located on a private cove on Mexico’s Punta de Mita coast. Filled with cactus palm and a unique rock garden, the home epitomizes rustic, modern Mexican chic. Featuring year-round sunsets and dramatic views, Villa Litibu is minimalist luxury by the sea.

The Details: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths • 3,500 square feet, $557 per square foot • Plus caretaker’s quarters • Sits on almost one acre of land, with 214 linear feet of ocean frontage Contact: Jason Edwards, LPR Luxury, jason@puntamitaluxury.com

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of Litibu beach between Sayulita and Punta de Mita, the house exudes exclusivity away from the crowds and yet still maintains close access to local markets, restaurants and activities. The private cove, adjacent to the Imanta Resort, is a dream come true and the large property has the potential to build another home upon it.

Barrington Hills

$2.19 million

9 JENNIFER COURT, BARRINGTON HILLS

Sophisticated and stylish, this home combines function and form with exquisite details and elegant high-end finishes in an open layout. It features elevator access to all three levels and is set on a breathtaking 5-acre site with a luxurious

The Details: 6 Bedrooms, 6.2 Baths • 10,000 square feet, $219 per square foot • 4 Car Side-Load Garage

Set on 5.31 acres Contact: Holly Zoellner, Morrison Home Team, holly@morrisonhometeam.com

in-ground pool, outdoor dining area, large garden, and private golf hole. Indoor and outdoor at-home entertainment spaces, multiple living areas, all with easy access to shopping, dining, and transportation make this the ultimate luxury retreat.

BONE HEALTH, OSTEOPOROSIS, AND OSTEOPENIA

WORDS BY CHIRAG PATEL, MD PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANK ISHMAN

As we all age through life, our bodies evolve and change. One aspect is our bone health, its steady deterioration, complications from reduced bone health, and the treatments currently available.

Osteopenia is considered the beginning of bone density loss. When osteopenia worsens to a measurable point, it changes to osteoporosis. Our bones are the densest at around 30 years of age. About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at risk. One of three women and one in five men 50 and older will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

Those that are diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis are typically over the age of 50. Younger patients with bone thinning usually have a genetic predisposition or are taking medication with bone density loss as a side effect. Other risk factors include gender, ethnicity, age, body size, diet, lifestyle, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

Osteoporosis is diagnosed by a bone density scan, which is

typically performed in primary care offices or hospital radiology departments. A certain T-score will determine if your bones are normal for your age, have osteopenia, or have worsened to osteoporosis. It is important to screen for this condition, as it is preventable and treatable, reducing future fracture risk.

Things to prevent osteoporosis include a healthy diet with calcium and vitamin D supplement, maintaining a healthy body weight—BMI greater than 19, regular weight bearing exercise, and avoid habits like smoking and heavy drinking.

Medications used for treatment include Bisphosphonates (alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, zoledronic acid), Raloxifene and bazedoxifene, Teriparatide and abaloparatide, Denosumab, Romosozumab, Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT).

Ask your primary care physician about ordering a DEXA scan to determine your bone health, as it should be part of any 50 and older patient’s medical screening.

Hansa Medical Groupe has offices at 5250 Old Orchard Road, Suite 300, in Skokie, and in Chicago, 847-920-0902, hansamedicalgroupe.com.

PARTING WORDS THE FORCE IS WITH HIM

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INTERVIEW BY BILL MCLEAN / ILLUSTRATION BY ROBERT RISKO

The wide eyes of the forever-fifth-grader in Dr. Ken Hyllberg never blink. Neither do the array of items depicting characters from his favorite movie franchise, Star Wars, that adorn his office—the Principal’s office—at Arnett C. Lines Elementary School in Barrington.

“I will be 50 in December, although I feel and look much older,” says Hyllberg, Lines’ principal since 2015. “But people who know me know that I act much younger, so hopefully it all evens out.”

It pains him that Lines’ students started the 2020-21 school year like it ended the 2019-20 school year: as Distance Learning pupils because of ongoing concerns related to the pandemic. But he understands it’s the critical first leg of Barrington School District 220’s Board of Education “Roadmap to Reopening,” and the decision was based on the guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.

In mid-August, District 220 planned to remain in Distance Learning mode until at least October 16. Hyllberg misses seeing the students’ infectious smiles in the hallways, as well as reading to them in classrooms and quizzing them on the names of the ageless Star Wars figures in his office.

Distance Learning last spring vs. Distance Learning this fall. Any differences?

Yes, absolutely. When we went to Distance Learning in March, no one had ever dealt with anything like this before, and we had no idea it would last the rest of the school year. We were basically learning by doing. I think of that time as building a plane as we were flying it. This time around we have time to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and be much more proactive instead of reactive. So now we’re flying the plane after it was built.

Where will Lines’ teachers teach?

They’ll be on-site daily, instead of at home, instructing our students from their classrooms with full access to all of our outstanding resources and instructional technologies. This time around there will be five hours of daily instruction via a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous teaching.

Your advice to the parents of your students?

Stay positive and keep things in perspective, and continue to partner with us so we can best meet our students’ needs together.

You started your career in education in 1993, teaching third-, fourth-, and sixth-graders in Racine, Wisconsin. Describe your style of teaching.

I was always myself, and I always had a sense of humor. My

classroom was a happy place that focused on learning and always trying to do our best at everything we did. I also worked tirelessly at building authentic relationships with every student.

Your leadership style?

Lead with a positive attitude that is always child-centered. I try to be a good listener and flexible. I try to hire the right people, empower them to do their job, and give them the space and support to do that. I’m still learning. No one has to go through this [pandemic], or anything else, alone. I rely on my staff as much, if not more, than it relies on me. The other thing I’ve learned about leadership is that I don’t always have to know everything … that getting humbled isn’t a bad thing.

The No. 1 reason you chose to pursue a career in education?

I’ve always loved working with, and helping, kids. I love being able to instill the love of learning in my students by my actions and my words. Although I have been a principal for 16 years, I am still a teacher. Instead of having 25 student in my class, I am blessed with having 465 students.

Update on Lines’ new playground?

It is going to be awesome and should be finished by Labor Day. I’ll encourage parents to take our students there often.

Why all the Star Wars stuff in your work space?

I’m just a huge Star Wars fan, so I enjoy talking about my collection with the students. Who doesn’t like Star Wars? It’s a great way to connect with kids. And my wife, Marcy, doesn’t want any of it in the house, but that’s beside the point.

Your favorite Star Wars character? And why?

Luke Skywalker, because he always believed there was good in people. Not giving up on his father was a great example of the power of the love.

Rumor has it that you bleed Chicago Cubs blue and could probably recite the middle names of all Cubs players since you first soiled your first Wrigley Field bib. Where were you when the Cubs finally won the World Series in 2016?

I was standing in my family room with my family. When we got the last out, I had tears of joy, and all my neighbors heard me celebrate; you probably heard me, too. I kept thinking of my grandparents, who were monster Cubs fans. I enjoyed the win for them; they would have been so thrilled. I stayed up all night watching highlights on every channel I could find.

We hear you regularly crave crispy bacon. What goes well with the strips?

Another side of bacon!

DR. KEN HYLLBERG, principal at Arnett

Lines Elementary School in Barrington, talks about his lifelong love of Star Wars and what the fall semester will look like for his students.

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