I S L E W O RT H WINTER 2009
LIVING
TRAVEL FEATURE
LUXURY LISTINGS
EDITORIAL
the gift of experience
real estate offerings
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ISLEWORTH ANNIVERSARY
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Central Floridians are blessed with an amazing backyard to explore. In this issue, we’ll introduce you to one-of-a-kind experiences close to home that can make memorable gifts.
STEPPING OUT chef russell scott
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25 years
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When Isleworth Golf & Country Club opened its doors in 1986, it quickly earned the reputation of being Orlando’s most exclusive golf community. A quarter of a century later, Isleworth maintains the coveted distinction. To commemorate Isleworth’s landmark 25th anniversary, Isleworth Living will spend the coming year revisiting our community’s transformation from a vibrant citrus grove into a celebrated golf community.
TRAVEL FEATURE the gift of experience
Learn how Isleworth executive chef Russell Scott fared when he brought his culinary skills to a global cooking showdown this fall. The floral centerpieces Greenery Productions creates for weddings and glitzy social functions later become gifts for Health Central Park’s residents. Discover how this charitable relationship bloomed between the local florist and nursing home.
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Lisa Richards President, Isleworth Realty
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lisa richards, president 407-876-0111
ISLEWORTH COUNTRY CLUB david kemp, general manager 407-876-5432
ISLEWORTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION trisha marinelli, manager 407-909-9940
ISLEWORTH HOME SERVICES mary ann peeples, director
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staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF lisa richards
on the cover: LAKE BUTLER LOUNGE by Craig Johnston
EDITORIAL STAFF AND DESIGN kimberly baker, sara cohen, krista zilizi, appleton creative
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PROSPEROUS CITRUS GROVE RISES A PRESTIGIOUS GOLF COMMUNITY
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THEN - CHURCH
THEN - HOMES
The chapel the Chase Family built at Isleworth
The homes the Chase Family developed for
Groves for grove workers and their families has
grove workers and their families in the early
been replaced by a five-bedroom Mediterranean-
1900s were razed to make way for Hole #12
style estate home outfitted with a wine cellar,
of Isleworth’s championship golf course.
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British pub, theater room, pool and hot tub.
Long before exquisite estate homes, a championship golf course and a lavish clubhouse stood in what is now the community of Isleworth Golf & Country Club, the area was a prime citrusproducing operation with a fascinating history dating back more than a century. Decades before golf icon Arnold Palmer ever conceived the idea of building Isleworth, the 1,600 acres of citrus land along the Butler Chain of Lakes was already a community in its own right. Called Isleworth Groves, the property was dotted with homes and barracks for grove workers and their families, a packing house, a chapel and the Chase Family homestead. Just as they had shaped the area’s citrus operations, the Chase Family played a major role in developing neighboring Windermere.
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A LOOK BACK AT ISLEWORTH’S BEGINNINGS
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THEN - PACKING HOUSE
THEN - HOTEL
The packing house that served Isleworth Groves’
Cloister Conspiracy, the renowned
citrus operations occupied the site of what is now
monumental sculpture created by leading
Isleworth’s 10th green.
British sculptor Philip Jackson, now occupies
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the former site of the hotel the Chase Family built at Isleworth Groves.
Like now, Isleworth was a tropical paradise during its citrus production days. But the structures on the property have now been replaced by monumental statues, lush fairways and distinctive singlefamily homes. To commemorate the 25-year history of Isleworth Golf & Country Club in 2011, Isleworth Living will resurrect our community’s history in a five-part series called Celebrating 25 Years of Isleworth. We begin with these historic photographs, which provide an invaluable glimpse into Isleworth’s pioneer years. The remaining four installments will publish throughout 2010. Editor’s note: If you have personal photos documenting the history of Isleworth, we’d be delighted to include them in our Celebrating 25 Years of Isleworth series.
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Photography Š Craig Johnston
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LAKEFRONT ESTATE 3PECTACULAR VIEWS OF ,AKE ,OUISE SURROUND THIS FOUR BEDROOM FOUR FULL AND ONE HALF BATH RESIDENCE "EHIND THE BEVELED GLASS AND WOOD FRONT DOOR IS AN OPEN LIVING ROOM WITH SOARING CEILINGS A DOUBLE SIDED ÞREPLACE AND AN ELEGANT STAIRCASE WITH WROUGHT IRON RAILING Ø COZY BREAKFAST AREA OPENS TO AN AIRY LANAI WHICH SERVES AS THE ULTIMATE GATHERING SPOT WITH A SUMMER KITCHEN INÞNITY EDGE POOL AND SPA #ONVENIENTLY PLACED THE WET BAR SERVES BOTH A FORMAL DINING ROOM AND LARGE KITCHEN Ø FAMILY ROOM FURNISHED WITH A BUILT IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IS AN INVITING SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING OR RELAXATION Ø DOUBLE SIDED ÞREPLACE AND A SITTING AREA WITH PICTURE PERFECT LAKE VIEWS MAKE THE WELL APPOINTED MASTER SUITE AN IDEAL SANCTUARY Ø GUEST SUITE OFFERS VISITORS A PRIVATE ENTRANCE AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE LANAI 4HE SECOND LEVEL FEATURES A LOFT AREA WITH BALCONY TWO BEDROOM SUITES AND A THEATER WITH BALCONIES OVERLOOKING THE FAMILY ROOM AND A PRIVATE OUTDOOR TERRACE Ø DOCK WITH A *ET 3KI AND BOAT POWER LIFT ARE ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS HOME /FFERED AT
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This Isleworth home at 9600 McCormack Place was listed by Isleworth Realty and sold by Stockworth Realty Group.
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companies in the region, particularly among
dreams in Isleworth’s impressive catalogue
professional athletes and leaders of metro
of new and resale homes, Isleworth Realty
Orlando’s major corporations.
doesn’t mind introducing them to neighboring Stockworth Realty Group or crosstown ďŹ rm
Although each ďŹ rm serves a different
Lake Nona Realty.
niche in Central Florida’s luxury residential brokerage community, their alliance broadens
Stockworth and Lake Nona regularly return
opportunities for homebuyers to ďŹ nd the ďŹ nest
the favor by sending Isleworth those
properties in Central Florida.
homebuyers who are in the market for property inside an exclusive gated community.
“We see our afďŹ liation as a very competitive advantage,â€? said Reeta Casey, vice president
Sharing clients is par for the course for these
of Stockworth Realty Group. “By leveraging
three major players on Central Florida’s luxury
Stockworth’s, Isleworth’s and Lake Nona’s
realty scene who are connected by more than
referral network, all of our listings gain better
just camaraderie.
exposure. If it results in a transaction, it’s a win for everyone, regardless of whose listing it is.�
Isleworth Realty, Lake Nona Realty and Stockworth Realty Group are all afďŹ liates
So realtors from all three realty companies
of Orlando-based parent company Tavistock
frequently share information about their listings
Group, a private investment and holding
and clients with one another. Sometimes,
company founded by Joe Lewis.
each ďŹ rm takes a turn spending time with the same customer, especially relocation clients
Isleworth Realty exclusively serves the real
who are unfamiliar with Orlando’s luxury real
estate needs of Isleworth, Central Florida’s most
estate landscape.
celebrated golf community. Lake Nona Realty represents Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, the
“Collectively, we provide a superior level of
pinnacle of luxury living in southeast Orlando
services to luxury homebuyers in this market
and the cornerstone of a budding bio-medical
because we each offer something a little
center known as Lake Nona’s medical city.
different and can introduce them to a nice range of lifestyle options,� said Lisa Richards,
Stockworth is emerging as one of the most
president of Isleworth Realty.
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travelfeature
The Gift of Experience Unique Gifts for Everyone in Your Life
Tis the season for bringing families and friends closer together. There’s no better way to achieve that than by sharing an exceptional experience. At a time when families and friends have less time to spend together, many are reinventing the concept of holiday gift-giving by planning distinctive experiences they can share. If you’re looking for activities that will create lasting memories, there’s no need to travel far from home. Central Florida offers a world of distinctive, and often, unknown experiences to satisfy nature lovers, history buffs and thrill seekers.
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Wekiva Island Situated on six acres bordering the Wekiva River in Seminole County, Wekiva Island is the ultimate spot for Orlando’s nature enthusiasts. Families can spend the day canoeing, watching wildlife, playing volleyball or relaxing inside riverside cabanas. A bar and live music also make Wekiva Island a popular gathering place. But the real mission of this newly renovated river spot is preservation and eco-responsibility. For more information, visit www.wekivaisland.com.
DeLeon Springs State Park Both the Seminole Indians and early explorers occupied this area long before it became DeLeon Springs State Park. Today, the state park offers abundant recreational opportunities, including a spring-fed swimming area, picnic ground, canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals, nature trails and a visitor center. De Leon Springs flows into the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge where canoeists and kayakers can explore thousands of acres of lakes, creeks and marshes. The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant, located inside DeLeon Springs State Park, invites guests to make their own pancakes at tables equipped with individual griddles. For more information, visit www.planetdeland.com/deleonsprings.
Rivership Romance The best destination for old-fashioned fun is aboard a historic riverboat cruise. Rivership Romance, a refurbished 1940s Great Lakes Steamer, offers daily luncheon cruises and weekend evening dinner cruises along Central Florida’s historic St. Johns River. During the voyage, passengers are treated to dining and dancing while enjoying the natural beauty of the St. Johns River. For more information, visit www.rivershipromance.com.
Hot Air Ballooning Blue Water Balloons offers locals a most memorable airborne adventure. The hot air balloon operator gives passengers a bird’s eye view of the region’s countless lakes and ecological preserves. Blue Water Balloons also offers private rides for couples with in-flight champagne service, a private picnic following the ride and complimentary transportation from anywhere in the Orlando area. Call (407) 894-5040 to reserve a private package. For more information, visit www.bluewaterballoons.com.
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Peace Petals LOCAL ORGANIZATION BRINGS SMILES TO ELDERLY, SICK WITH RECYCLED FLOWERS
When Kitty Grier reaches out to the
Those repurposed bouquets and
community, she does it with a few
arrangements than make their way
daisies, a petunia or two, and a little
into senior living facilities like Health
ribbon. Sometimes that’s all it takes
Park Central.
to touch another person’s life. “We focus on places like retirement One of the founders of Peace Petals,
homes and hospitals where people
Kitty Grier is a core member of the
might be really down,” Kitty Grier said.
volunteer organization that turns
“Besides, who doesn’t love flowers?”
floral centerpieces from conventions and receptions into bouquets and
The idea of turning used flower
floral arrangements for hospital
arrangements into gifts for hospital
patients and residents of assisted
patients and nursing home residents
living facilities around southwest
began when Kitty saw a similar outreach
Orlando.
effort televised on a national news program more than two years ago.
The three key catalysts of the floral
She decided to launch a similar project
outreach mission are Kitty’s mom,
on a local level and asked for her
Linda Grier, Judy Skilton and
mom’s support.
Lisa Richards. Owner of Greenery Productions Inc.,
Brittany Hammonds, Paige Pompa, Kitty Grier, and Laura Merizaldee
“We always wanted to give the flowers to somebody instead of just throwing them away,” Linda Grier said.
an interiorscape and floral company, Grier supplies the repurposed flowers from arrangements and centerpieces she creates for large-scale functions. Skilton, who
Health Park Central is Peace Petals’ newest outreach focus.
heads up recreation therapy and volunteer services for Health
“Flowers help us to bring life to our home,” Skilton said. “Most
Central Park, distributes the donated floral arrangements to
importantly, they bring smiles to many, many faces. Our residents
residents at the assisted living facility. Richards, who serves
always love to have teens and younger children come to visit for
on community organization boards with both women, connected
the social interaction.”
Grier and Skilton. The biggest challenge for Peace Petals volunteers is delivering But the project flourishes thanks to a dedicated bunch of
the arrangements once they are assembled. The second is finding
teens like Kitty and her girlfriends Dizz Tate, Alyssa Danos
vases to set the floral arrangements in.
and Laura Merizaldee. To donate flowers or vases, please call Greenery Productions at While the grass-roots organization isn’t a licensed non-profit,
407-363-9151 ext. 313.
Peace Petals mostly functions like one. The teens act as officers for the organization, recruiting volunteers, leading meetings and
Teens who would like to get involved can join through Peace Petals’
creating more than 100 floral arrangements and as many as 1,000
Facebook Page.
bouquets in a single afternoon following their school day.
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steppingout
Isleworth chef competes on international level Russell Scott finishes second in cooking challenge with Brazilian flair
Russell Scott has cooked for professional athletes, dignitaries and captains of industry behind the gates of Isleworth. He has headed kitchens in famed hotels and country clubs, including Hotel Nikko in Los Angeles and Virginia Country Club in Long Beach, Calif. This fall, the executive chef of Isleworth added another distinction to his resume as he competed for a chance to represent all of the Americas in the 2010 Global Chefs Challenge that takes place in January. Scott, who was selected as the US representative after winning the 2008 USA’s Chef of the Year title, finished second in the semifinal round of the global cooking challenge that took place in São Paulo, Brazil. Canada placed first, earning the right to represent the Americas at the Global Chefs Challenge, and Chile came in third. Chefs from four North and South American countries competed in a mystery basket competition where they prepared a menu using a preselected list of ingredients. They were required to use salmon and shrimp for the first course, corn for the second course, chicken for the third course, and coconut and mango for the dessert course. “I am honored to have had the opportunity to represent Isleworth and the US in this competition,” Scott said. “It was a close competition, with just two tenths of a point between us and Canada. We had the opportunity to sample some terrific regional Brazilian cuisine and can’t wait to recreate some of these dishes for our members and guests here at Isleworth.” No stranger to competition, Scott competed on both the 2000 and 2004 American Culinary Federation National Team and helped lead the 2004 team to victory at the International Culinary Art Exhibit in Germany. Now that his competitive cooking circuit has concluded, Scott has turned his attention to the next best thing – holiday cooking. See what recipes Scott has in store for the holidays.
CHESTNUT STUFFING Ingredients ½ lb. breakfast sausage ½ cup celery 1 cup onions ½ loaf (1 lb.) bread, large diced ½ tsp. sage, ground, dry ¼ tsp. thyme, whole, dry
¼ tsp. pepper, black “28 mesh” 2 cups chicken stock 1 egg 1 tbsp. salt 1 cup chestnuts, split 4 tbsp. butter
Instructions Measure all ingredients and have at your side. Brown sausages in a heavy gauge soup pan. Add celery and onions. Saute until soft. Add pepper, sage and thyme. Cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add bread and mix in to coat the bread with seasonings. Add chicken stock and blend well. Mix in salt, egg, butter and chestnuts. Transfer to baking pan and bake for 15 min. at 350 degrees. Remove and let cool. Cover, label, date, refrigerate and reserve for Thanksgiving sandwich.
CRANBERRY RELISH Ingredients ½ cup sugar, caramelized 1 cup port ½ cup cranberry juice Juice from 1 orange
3 cups cranberries, fresh 2 tsp. ginger, fresh minced 2 apples, skinless, diced 1 tsp. lemon and orange zest
Instructions Simmer the port, cranberry juice, orange juice and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cranberries, ginger, apples and zest. Simmer slowly until the liquid becomes syrupy. Chill and serve.
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