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For the ongoing collection of life® The Okanagan Collection was developed out of the collaboration of a highly qualified group of Sotheby’s International Realty professionals working as a team to create an outstanding portfolio of exceptional residences and project developments.

In this Premiere Issue of the Okanagan Collection we have collaborated with local writers and photographers to showcase and describe some of the unique and exceptional residences that define the Okanagan lifestyle. Our clients arrive here from around the world, all with their individual stories and are proud to call the Okanagan home. Moving forward we will continue to tell their stories and highlight people and places of interest in the Valley. We hope you enjoy!

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As one of the country’s youngest Business Managers he has excelled in every regard and brings a strong degree of energy and devotion to his endeavours with the company. He is highly respected for his knowledge of the company’s marketing strategies and resources, having been involved in the soft infrastructure of all the Sotheby’s Canadian Offices and Project Developments.

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A single level modern adobe style home set on 10 natural acres with mountain and lake views. Page 33

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The Writing’s on the Wall

The Cottage of Old world all Cottages charm meets

By Joyce D. Wegner new world A master of indusluxury

By Joyce D. Wegner A look at the life and home of famed wallpaper designers Barry and Sylvia Conduit. Tour their spectacular home nestled on 43 acres overlooking Lake Okanagan.

trial design adds modern style to the Shuswap Lake community of Eagle Bay unlike anything we’ve seen here before.

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Turn right not left when you exit Hwy 97 and you’ll find yourself on your way towards a unique Luxury hotel and residential development, Trepanier Manor, built in the style of an English village, it is both quaint and modern.

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By Joyce D. Wegner

Barry and Sylvia Conduit | Ambridgefeld Estate

It is nearing the end of a glorious summer day as I slip behind the wheel of my convertible on my way to interview Barry and Sylvia Conduit, owners of Ambridgefeld Estate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one of the most exclusive properties in the Okanagan.

With the top down and the cool, lake breeze offering a welcome respite from the lingering heat of the setting sun, I navigate the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s urban sprawl until I reach the turnoff where the road unfurls before me like a shiny, silver ribbon that wraps around the shores of Okanagan Lake.

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Aptly named Lakeshore Road and located in the southeast sector of the city, this is Canada’s version of L.A.’s famed Mulholland Drive. This swanky neighbourhood encompasses beaches, wineries, and parks with a collection of residences inhabited by celebrities as well as people of influence, including famous politicians and athletes, who have created some of the most prestigious and largest country-size estates in the valley.

Residents along this picturesque route are treated to daily commutes that have resplendent vineyard views or stunning lake vistas framed by stands of towering pines and punctuated with ornate, gated driveways that hide spectacular properties that are barely visible from the street.

I follow a gleaming white Cadillac Escalade with tinted windows until it suddenly disappears into a hidden driveway that is discreetly marked by an oak barrel of This is Canada’s overflowing petunias. I turn off the main thoroughfare and steer through the twists and turns along the side streets version of L.A.’s in the protected canyon of Bertram Creek. Eventually, I famed Mulholland arrive at end of a quiet cul de sac where automated gates Drive.This swanky swing open after I punch in the code and enter the 40-acre grounds of Ambridgefeld Estate. neighbourhood A herd of mule deer is feeding in the abandoned encompasses apple orchard just beyond the gates.Alerted by my car’s arrival, the deer twitch their black-tipped tails and scatter into granite beaches, wineries, rock outcroppings and disappear into the surrounding forest. and parks with The gravel driveway ascends pass ponderosa a collection pines, bluebunch wheatgrass, and native balsamroot still in of residences early summer blossom, their bright, golden petals providing a sunny presence in the fading light of the desert landscape. inhabited by Built into the top of the hillside, the exquisite celebrities as architecture of the home rises before me as I pass a sentry of Canadian maples that ends at the entrance of the well as people of crescent- shaped driveway. A prism of light catches the glass influence. geometric panels towering above the stone exterior. The stunning atrium is visible beside the mahogany front door.

There is no doorbell, yet Barry knows I passed through the gates minutes ago. I glance through the atrium window as he appears from the shadows on the upper floor and down the stairs to greet me in the foyer. “Hello,” Barry says with a smile. “You found us.”

I follow him up the stairs, into the open-floor concept where there is a grand piano sharing ample space with a formal dining area, a stunning living room and the expansive culinary kitchen where Sylvia is preparing coffee.

“This is absolutely beautiful,” I gush as I take in the panoramic views visible through every window, including the patio adjacent to the kitchen table where we take our seats.

“Well, we enjoy it here,” Barry admits, while Sylvia serves the coffee.”

Married for 45 years, the couple is comfortably understated in their own luxury.

Barry, a transplant from Great Britain, arrived in Canada in 1958.

“I was a young wallpaper designer back then,” Barry recalls. “I was eager to embrace the cosmopolitan life after training in London.” He met Sylvia at his first job in Toronto. When he decided to freelance, Sylvia, also a designer, joined him. They’ve been working together ever since.

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this page from top: sweeping views over the private lake to Lake Okanagan; a White Tail doe; water feature; a favourite place for watching the birds.

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this page from top: Spectacular atrium, timber beams in the living room, spacious kitchen with sweeping views of the valley; den with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water feature.

“We were quite cheeky back then,” explains Barry. “We were fairly well known for our design collections. And our associate was well-known for marketing.” After several years of freelancing, Barry became the VP of Sunworthy, a respected wallpaper manufacturer in North America.

“So, we said to Sunworthy, you manufacture our collections for us and we’ll take care of the distribution. The first collection took off. Bordeaux Country became one of Sunworthy’s best sellers.” Barry says proudly. The team then expanded to other manufacturers. “Then, we did the same with Imperial, and, all of a sudden, we were international,” Barry recounts. “We were picked up as far as New Zealand, Great Britain, and throughout Europe.”

Barry concedes that wallpaper was a standard element in interior design during the 1960s and for the next few decades. “For years, it was stocked in all the major department stores,” he recalls. “Our line of borders, especially For Men Only featuring fish, geese, golf, and stuff like that, was very popular.”

Barry and Sylvia And then, they had what Barry’s refers to as a lucky accident. “It was about the time that Prince did have the Charles was dating a young kindergarten teacher forethought to named Diana Spencer and rumours abounded about hang onto their her becoming the future Lady Diana.We decided to name our next collection, Lady Di. Well, the timing vast collection of couldn’t have been better as the line hit the market antique pattern just in time for the wedding. It was a huge seller.”

“Who knew that wallpaper could be so books, some profitable?” I ask. Barry is thoughtful. “It’s certainly dating back to the not the same now. Many, many, of the most 1860s. When they renowned manufacturers have folded and sold their built Ambridgefeld inventory; everything is gone — rollers, patterns, and equipment — to countries like Korea, Asia, and Estate, they Russia.” included a large Although retired, Barry and Sylvia did have fireproof vault to the forethought to hang onto their vast collection of antique pattern books, some dating back to the 1860s. store the precious When they built Ambridgefeld Estate, they included patterns. a large fireproof vault to store the precious patterns.

As I flip through the fragile pages in their living room, I can immediately appreciate the value of this inventory.

“These are individually hand-painted,” Barry says as he points out a detailed, paisley pattern created specifically for manufacturing cashmere shawls prevalent throughout Europe in the 1800s and still fashionable in parts of the world today.

“What are you going to do with all of these gorgeous samples?”

I ask, as I note that their 7,400 square foot home has hardly a trace of wallpaper. Sylvia laughs. “We never had wallpaper in our homes.” Their years of collective designing kept them so busy creating new patterns that they rarely had time to install any. “We didn’t want to have to keep updating our décor,” Sylvia explains.

“But with computer technology today,” Barry continues, “we can scan any of these samples, put them into an art program, digitally enhance them, create custom colours for example, and print them on paper or fabric.

It’s quite exciting.”

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They have already created a few pieces of art using this method that are displayed in the main living area. “We’ve been asked to sell the estate completely furnished,” says Barry. “But we’re taking our artwork with us.”

“It’s hard to believe you are voluntarily leaving all of this,” I say as Barry gives me a tour of the grounds. “Well, we moved here in 1995.” Barry explains. “When we arrived in Kelowna from Toronto in the 1980s, we fell in love with the area. We pulled into a gas station, asked the attendant where we could find a real-estate agent and bought 95 acres near here three days later. When we decided to build, we sold that parcel and purchased here. We truly enjoyed the process of building. We were involved in every facet.”

They lived in the original home on the estate while their dream home was being built. “We watched the progress day by day,” Barry remembers. “It was a great experience for us.”

Since they retired, they’ve realize that the word wallpaper has evolved into a new meaning. “Now, it’s a design We pause at the pond element for your computer screen,” Barry says with a sigh. where Barry and “There are few custom collections for interior design and with Sylvia enjoy watching the advanced presses, it’s much easier to mass produce.” We their natural residents pause at the pond where Barry and Sylvia enjoy watching their natural residents at play.“One summer evening, Sylvia and I sat at play. “One summer with a glass of wine and watched two brown bears frolicking evening, Sylvia and in the pond.” Barry says with a grin. “They were splashing and I sat with a glass of dunking each other like a couple of kids.”

In the distance, we can see the vineyards of Mission wine and watched two Hill and Quails’ Gate wineries to the west, and to the north, brown bears frolicking Okanagan Bridge is a faint arch above the water.The soft breeze tugs gently on the needles from the surrounding pines, creating in the pond.” Barry says with a grin. “They a melodic swish, a calming background for our conversation.

As we continue to the patio,we pass the koi pond where were splashing and a waterfall murmurs and a large frog stretches lazily on its back in bronze effigy. I watch a covey of quail scurry through the nearby dunking each other like a couple of kids.” brush, chasing insects for dinner while a pair of ground squirrels peek shyly from the wild roses that surround the patio.

“I can imagine that this would be a perfect hideaway for world weary traveller or a James Bond super spy seeking anonymity,” I suggest as we drink in the view. “Don’t give anyone any ideas,” Barry responds too quickly, a glimpse of intrigue in his eye.

“Actually,” he says with a chuckle, “when we moved here, we wanted space, privacy, security, and, of course, an exceptional living space.

And yet, the experience we enjoyed the most is creating all of this. Because that’s in essence who we are —artists.”

He gestures toward the acreage that rolls undisturbed for as far as the eye can see.“We border on protected Crown land and we love the seclusion of this setting. But we’re anxious to go and create a new home in Salt Spring Island.We’ve recently purchased 17 acres in Fulford Harbour and we can’t wait to start over.”

Barry leads me back to the driveway where Sylvia arrives to say good bye.The deer have returned to the orchard in greater numbers, nibbling on the bunch grass as I inch pass them.The gates swing silently open, in my rear-view mirror, the magnificent house has already disappeared from view.

Ambridgefeld Estate remains a hidden treasure of tranquility amid the hilltops waiting for a new owner. A retired 007 perhaps?

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this page from top: Dining room with everchanging views; Spa like master ensuite; A roaring fire for those cold nights; A sunset vista. opposite page: Light and airy; A sophisticated home offering open concept living.

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Juxtaposition on the Lake clockwise from top: The warmth of the home eminates from it’s modern facade; beachfront cottage life; spectacular living spaces blend seamlessly with the surroundings.

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country, Tim Mascarenhas was introduced to the extraordinary beauty of the Shuswap by someone who knew the area. “My wife’s family has a summer home here,” he explains. “So when we came for a visit, I instantly fell in love with it.”

The Cottage of all

Cottages A master of industrial design adds remarkable properties to the rich fabric of cottage country. | By Joyce D. Wegner

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Tim earned his master of science in industrial design at Brunel University in London, England. He came to Calgary to complete his undergrad in urban studies at the University of Calgary. “We came to the Shuswap for a family vacation and were out on the boat one day,” he remembers. “We saw this private beach and decided to dock there for a picnic. My wife loved the look of the property. I was impressed by the western orientation of the site. Few homes along the shoreline face directly west. We watched the sunset over Blind Bay and it was spectacular. There was a real estate sign nailed to one of the trees, so I made the call from my cell phone and within weeks, we were drawing up architectural plans.”

That was two years ago. Since then, Tim and his wife, Tricia Peloquin, have been building three homes within the Blind Bay area. Two are side by side on the site they discovered from their boat, and a larger acreage with expansive lake views is a short drive away along Eagle Bay Road.

“I bought myself the best job in the Shuswap,” Tim declares with a smile. “Not everyone is fortunate enough to work in this kind of environment every day.” As I stand on the shoreline of the pair of homes he and Tricia have almost completed, it’s easy to agree with him.

I spent every summer vacationing in the Shuswap during my childhood. The long, leafy drive that hugs the nearly 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) of shoreline of Shuswap Lake was my dad’s self-proclaimed decompression chamber. Our family of seven would squeeze into our olive-green, 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon with decorative wood paneling. The littlest (me and my younger brother) faced backward on the jumpseat, jostling with our dog, who loved to hang his head out the back window, and slobber all over us. My dad would pump up the volume on the eight-track stereo as Marty Robbins blared through the speakers while he cruised along the two-lane country road hauling a 27-foot trailer.

The sleepy town of Salmon Arm came alive during the summer. A steady caravan of camping trailers arrived on the roadways, turning into a myriad of recreation spots that punctuated the shoreline.

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Time has only appreciated the Shuswap lifestyle. Now, a thriving year-round destination, the municipality has evolved into a population of 17,000 full-time residents who enjoy the services of a RCMP detachment, fully-equipped firehall, and an acute care surgical hospital. Graduating high-school students also have a local campus of Okanagan College for continued studies.

With all its advancement, the core of the community remains the same as it was over forty years ago. Proprietorships are common in the business centre with mom-and-pop operations that have endured generations, such as Askew’s General Store.

There’s the Pink Cherry Coffee Shop, and Bond Boutique, The Blue Canoe Bakery and Café, or the Falling Waters Day Spa and Salon.

And, as Tim shares his two-year odyssey of building these stunning contemporary homes, I’m reminded that, in essence, the Shuswap resembles a patchwork quilt of memories that are lovingly sewn together by the dreams of those who live and vacation here.

Tim’s contribution began with inspiration to create two comparable homes, side by side, with very different themes. “We wanted to integrate and preserve the natural surroundings, so our first home has a birch theme – The Birch House,” he says. The open-rise staircase in the 3,500-square-foot home provides guests an immediate view through the grand living area that features wallto-wall windows of the unique western view of Blind Bay. With tiny LED lights tucked into every riser, dusk transforms the staircase from function into an artistic illumination of interior design.

Using her design expertise, Tim’s wife, Tricia, derived the colour palette from the bark of the birch tree. In the master bath, the spacious steam shower has a mosaic of birch-tree inlays that create an experience of showering in the trees, while in the kitchen, the cabinets feature the dark and light tones of natural heartwood birch that stretch in matching patterns from cabinet to cabinet – a definite artistic focal point on the main floor.

Dividing the eating area and the living area is a wood-burning fireplace placed on a large piece of granite that Tim salvaged from the

Bringing the outdoors in this page from top: two storeys of windows let in ample light and provide views across the lake; the outdoor fireplace is great for al fresco dining in the moonlight. opposite page: Expansive decks bring you closer to the lake and provide excellent entertainment spaces.

building site. “We wanted to bring an element of the outdoors into the living space,” he explains. His talent and attention to detail are visible throughout each home, from his design of the fireplaces, to his modifications to how light fixtures are mounted, and the intriguing use of marine grade, steel cables with turnbuckles that support the banisters of the staircases.

As the Birch House is a statement in natural tones of taupe, chocolate browns, and golden birch paneling with linear fixtures that reflect the statuesque birch, the next door neighbour counterpart is a study in blues, with softer angles, rounded fixtures, bamboo flooring and warm African mahogany cabinetry — The Water House. The dining-room chandelier is modelled on a sea urchin throwing shadows of rippling water onto the walls in the twilight hours. An iconic George Nelson bubble light floats in the kitchen and the master bath features water-tumbled pebbles wrapped around the Bain ultra tub that overlooks the lake.

Both homes are tucked into a stand of healthy pines, cedar, fir and birch that provides shade and wind protection. Tim worked diligently to ensure the land was preserved in its natural state, even creating landscape berms in the shape of dry riverbeds that allow for minimum maintenance. A rock pathway leads to the shoreline where each home has a floating wharf anchored and powered by the sun. “The wharf automatically lights up at dusk so it can be easily be spotted from your boat,” Tim says.

From the shoreline, the homes are barely visible, but the view of Blind Bay is extraordinary from the many outdoor patios. As we return to the main floor deck, I can hear the gentle lapping of the waves as they break across the shore, while the pines sway gently in the breeze. I watch the shadows from the trees play with the sun’s rays over the lake where boats bob past in an informal regatta that stretches from shore to shore.

“Would you like to see the third house?” Tim asks.

I follow his truck from the large driveways of the two homes and up the gravel road to return to Blind Bay’s major 21

thoroughfare, Eagle Bay Road. I leave my windows down and breathe in the cool, clean air, which sparks memories from long ago. The next turn, I smell someone’s barbecue. “Chicken,” I say to myself. My stomach rumbles. Purple asters and white daisies are in full bloom, like a brilliant crinoline of colour jauntily peeping from the edge of the forest.

I turn up the driveway to Tim’s third property. Also, very modern in design, Tim’s intelligent use of space is reflected on every floor of this outstanding property. Built high above street level, the multi-level home offers lake views on every floor. The home also has a focus on natural elements, with an expansive fir-front door, bamboo cabinetry and a three-sided open courtyard on the main level.

Tim takes me on a tour noting that each level offers the homeowners and guests a comfortable blend of privacy with shared living space. Bathrooms, laundry facilities and outdoor patios are repeated on main and second floors to ease the guest experience.

There is even an elevator that Tim built to easily transport wood from the ground level to the large outdoor deck on the top floor.

It is apparent that Tim’s eye for detail continues in his third and last home. “It’s been a very busy couple of years,” he admits as he gently places the baby seat that holds his six-month-old son, Jackson, on the bamboo floor in the main foyer. “Now, that we’ve finished these three homes, we’re finally thinking of building our own.”

I wave good-bye to Tim and baby Jackson. Back on Eagle Bay Road, I begin the 20-minute drive to return to Salmon Arm. I pass a Cape Cod style cottage with a hand-painted shingle swinging from the branches of an ancient willow, “As good as it gets,” it proclaims. I smile in agreement. Each property I pass along this winding road is another unique patch in the summer quilt that blankets the Shuswap, enhancing its colourful character. Tim’s remarkable designs have added another dimension to the rich fabric of Shuswap’s cottage country.

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Lakeside living

SHUSWAP COTTAGE LIFE How to get here: Driving itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4.5 hours east of Vancouver and 6 hours west of Calgary. Only 2 hours north of Kelowna and 1 hour east of Kamloops. Fly into Kelowna International Airport and enjoy the scenic drive up.

what to do when you get here: The Shuswap offers something for everyone all year long. Fabulous lakes, warm sandy beaches, rivers, golf, arts & culture, music festivals, farmers markets, wineries, hiking, biking and horseback riding trails abound.

think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to stay - forever?

For more information on these homes and others in the area visit okanagancollection.com or call 877.515.6005 Our team of local real estate agents will be more than happy to assist you with all your questions.

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eagle bay | salmon arm

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westcoast contemporary 3,500 sq.ft. | 4 beds Located on the lake next door to its sister property this Eagle bay home offers exceptional modern design juxtaposed with the natural setting and pristine water views. Just 30 minutes from downtown Salmon Arm this home is easy to access from both Vancouver and Calgary.

Each home offers open floor plans, top of the line appliances, spectacular ensuites, roof top decks and double height windows to bring the outdoors in.

$1,980,000 6094 Bradshaw Road, Eagle Bay, BC www.okanagancollection.com/121

modern lakefront 3,500 sq.ft. | 4 beds Breathtaking lake and mountain views from this truly unique lakefront, west coast contemporary home. Located just 30 minutes from downtown Salmon Arm in the prestigious community of Eagle Bay. Features of this spacious, sun filled, open plan home include; Huge living rooms, Open plan kitchen, roof top patio, master bedroom and ensuite bathroom overlooking the secluded beach and lake, white washed walls, beautiful hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and walls of windows to take in the spectacular rugged contrasting landscape.

The wrap around cedar decks offer privacy and seclusion to enjoy the sounds of the lake, and the most breathtaking sunsets

$1,980,000 6088 Bradshaw Rd, Eagle Bay, BC www.okanagancollection.com/120 24 premier issue | okanagan collection

Live beautifully.

TREPANIER MANOR IS THE PLACE YOU HAVE ALWAYS PROMISED YOURSELF. AN EXCEPTIONAL TWENTY-FIVE ACRES OF ESSENTIALLY UNTOUCHED MOUNTAINTOP IN THE HEART OF

BRITISH COLUMBIAN WINE AND GOLF COUNTRY. A STUNNING COLLECTION OF TWENTY ENGLISH COUNTRY HOMES, OF WHICH 10 HAVE ALREADY SOLD. AN UNPARALLELED FIVE-STAR SMALL LUXURY HOTEL OFFERING EVERY IMAGINABLE AMENITY AND SERVICE. HOMEOWNERS ENJOY THE EXCLUSIVE LUXURIES OF THE RESIDENCE DISTINCTION CLUB, AND THE BENEFITS OF INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES. FEW PLACES COMPARE TO THE MAJESTIC BEAUTY THE OKANAGAN. NO PLACE COMPARES TO TREPANIER MANOR

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he Okanagan, with its mountain parks and abundant blue lakes, has always been a prime location for recreational properties. Most travelers turning off the Coquilhalla Connector usually take the Kelowna/West Kelowna exit that leads to the commercial, residential and tourism heart of the Okanagan. However, for those adventurous few who choose to turn right at the end of Highway 97C find themselves in a charming and wonderful town named Peachland, B.C. The pastoral community of Peachland – a farming community that celebrated its 100th anniversary last year – is an altogether different story from the hustle and bustle of Kelowna. Boasting perhaps the longest and most attractive beachfront promenade in the Okanagan, Peachland is effectively divided into “lakeside” neighbourhoods to the east and “mountainside” neighbourhoods to the west.

Here, a small population and strict bylaws have preserved the area’s community feel and attractive wilderness areas. And here, like the maturing vines that have made the area Canada’s hottest new wine country, the Okanagan’s recreational property and hotel culture is coming of age.

Trepanier Manor is a new 5-Satr hotel and residential development that offers just 20 homeowners the prestige and luxury that no other development can. Trepanier Manor is a 10-hectare property perched atop Tabletop Mountain and offering 180-degree views of Okanagan Lake. The property will boast 20 homes on spacious estatesized lots and a 5-Star small luxury hotel.

The 44-suite hotel, with 20 separate residences, combines Old World charm with New World luxury (think English country cottages with high ceilings, deep Kohler tubs and high-pressure shower heads), and manages to do so with a relatively small footprint.

The brainchild of Scott Wilshaw, a British hotelier who ran the Emerson Resort in the Catskills and the Judges Country House hotel in Yorkshire, Trepanier was designed by architect John Sproule as the antithesis of the monster homes (and monster resorts) that sadly have wound their way into the local vernacular.

The centerpiece of Trepanier Manor will be the privately owned luxury hotel designed in classic European country style, but with a full suite of amenities and services that take advantage of the Okanagan lifestyle. “Our vision is to create a truly world-class travel experience here, combined with a great real estate opportunity,” says Wilshaw. The hotel will be surrounded by 10 acres of terraced vineyards and offer guests a Serenity Wine Spa with indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, full fitness and yoga centre, conference and banquet facilities, cookery school, gourmet restaurants, piano bar and more.

20 similarly styled private residences in a variety of sizes and footprints will support the hotel. Currently 10 lots and homes are still available and priced from $895,000. At Trepanier Manor the architectural vision is a modern, North American take on the English country cottage – offering residences that are cozily retro, but spacious-feeling, light-filled and open to the surrounding environment.

The site is laid out in the style of an English village – a very highend English village in a Mediterranean climate. It begins with a gatehouse that will include a wine and antique shop, and extends to the central residential area designed in “village green” style, where nine homes will be

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Old world charm meets

new world luxury Trepanier Manor,

in Peachland BC, offers a unique opportunity for village style living.

built around a cascading two-level pool and adjacent to a tennis court and croquet area. As the site descends toward the lake, clusters of homes in twos and threes follow the undulating road, culminating in the hotel and vineyard, built into the ridge.

With four floor plans to choose from all homes can also be custom designed by our Tommie Award winning builder, Cardan Enterprises. The show home, modeled after the Falcon floor plan, displays many exquisite features and design details, and comes complete with a 500-square-foot guest cottage. Zanzibar antique elm flooring contrasts with wainscoting details at the entrance, while extensive glazing and 14-foot open-beam ceilings offer light and space. Nods to this page from top: the outdoor lifestyle of the area are seen in features such as the Classic country style kitchen with 36” Bertazzoni outdoor courtyards with openPro Range , Jenn Air French door fridge , Bosch range grills off the more traditional dishwasher with custom cover and Silestone English-style kitchen (complete countertops; Relax in your soaker tub with classic with an AGA-evocative Bertazzoni finishings, Large living spaces with overheight ceilings stove, and grey brick detailing) and and wood burning fireplaces;The show home is showers in the terraced garden 1,582 square feet with a wood burning fireplace, area. custom wood trim, and engineered hardwood floors

While the 1,600-squareand a separate guest cottage. Home includes a foot Falcon home is a surprisingly outdoor kitchen with custom BBQ, secret grotto spacious-feeling delight, the garden with hot tub and outdoor rain shower and romantic choice would be the adjoining 500-square-foot “guest landscaped with natural stone walkways and patios; cottage.” With its nod to the Small front page: An english style cottage that exudes is Beautiful aesthetic, it wins the warmth and charm in a unique natural environment. charm award hands down against any home nearby. 15 of the 20 homes will have the option of adding a charming guest cottage to the property, great for visiting friends and family.

Homeowners will automatically be enrolled in a private residence club with its prestige concierge service that will set up winery tours, offer discounts to nearby golf courses, and organize a variety of special event. Homeowners will be allowed to utilize the hotel to its maximum potential partaking in regular spa treatments, cookery classes, wine making classes, and dinners in the comfort of their own home prepared by a world class chef.

Trepanier Manor offers homeowners a great return on investment through the hotel’s management program. Unlike other vacation developments, only a select few homes will have the chance to be placed in the hotel’s rental pool offering those homeowner’s a great investment opportunity.

Few places in British Columbia compare to the majestic beauty of the Okanagan. No place compares to Trepanier Manor.

TREPANIER MANOR Show Home Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm 5126 MacKinnon Road Peachland, B.C.V0H 1X2 Toll Free: 1-866-503-0133 info@livinginthemanor.com livingatthemanor.com

Residences | okanagan BC

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valley views 4 bed | 4 bath | 5,850 sq.ft.

Perched above Kelowna with unsurpassed views of Lake Okanagan from Summerland to Knox Mountain this sleek and stylish contemporary masterpiece offers every indulgence. The tranquility you will experience throughout the home is just one of the benefits of the professionally designed and decorated open floor plan.

This four bedroom, four bathroom

$1,999,000 746 Kuipers Crescent, Kelowna, BC www.okanagancollection.com/122 More spectacular photos of this home on Pages 60 and 61

trepanier manor 2 bed | 1.5 bath | 1,582 sq.ft.

Trepanier Manor is an exclusive development of 20 single family homes with West Coast design and European influence. Located on the Trepanier Bench surrounded by 25 acres of forest and lake views in the heart of wine country each home will be carefully crafted, using the finest of materials and finishings, custom built, unique and personalized. Every home has the option of coming with an exquisite 500 sq. ft. guest cottage, perfect for overnight guests and family. Trepanier Manor guest cottages offer a unique, seperate living area from your main house and that provides privacy and prestige to your guests.

$1,050,000 5126 MacKinnon Road, Peachland BC www.okanagancollection.com/174

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palatial grove | Kelowna BC

Palatial Grove

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$5,900,000

3480 Water Road, Kelowna BC | 14.5 acres | 5 bed | 5.5 Bath Hilltop acreage estate set in Gallaghers Canyon, embracing lake and city views with a +10,000 square feet residence of intricate detail and monumental scale. Gallaghers Canyon is one of the most exclusive and desirable orchard estate communities in the Kelowna district and only a 5 minute drive to downtown Kelowna and 20 minute drive to the Kelowna International airport.

A private gated entrance leads to 14.5 acres of manicured orchards and gardens with breathtaking views. Your entrance into Palatial Grove is a light filled, soaring great room with expansive views, complete with a master bedroom fit for a King and Queen, 4 bedrooms including guest quarters, a wine cellar, plenty of entertainment space and an outdoor salt water pool. The palatial grove estate precedes itself with a strong level of sophistication and comes with a dynasty of history..........

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Acreages | Kelowna BC

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ambridgefeld 4 bed | 6 bath | 7,400 sq.ft.

A rare offering of lifestyle and investment...

Over 38 plush acres lined by colors of liquid amber and earth green with 360 degree views in the heart of the Okanaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wine country, set the ambience for this estate of unsurpassed grandeur. Never before has such a distinguished estate been offered within this serene and private area of Upper Mission, Kelowna; one of the most exclusive and desirable regions in the Okanagan.

A modern home offers luxury living overlooking spectacular Lake and Valley views.

$7,900,000 240 Ambridgefeld Road, Kelowna, BC www.okanagancollection.com/7

Equestrian estate 4 bed | 4 bath | 5 acres | 3,650 sq.ft.

Total privacy is yours on this five-acre property with an airy easy flow-thru house, barns, carriage house, outdoor pool and tennis courts. Entertaining will be a yearround pleasure with large rooms that open out to beautiful terrace gardens or onto the sunny pool deck. In the winter you can cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace while enjoying fantastic views from the many picture windows. From intimate dinners to large celebrations this property can accommodate any type of event. The entire property offers a quiet elegance and sophistication in a beautiful country setting.

$3,300,000 3015 Hall Rd, Kelowna, BC www.okanagancollection.com/35

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award winning log home | carrs landing BC

country life

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$2,750,000

14985 Carrs Landing Road, Kelowna, BC | 10 acres | 6,400 sq.ft. | 3 bed | 3.5 Bath An award winning, custom built log home on 10 acres in the prestigious Carrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing community of Lake Country, B.C. Located only 10 minutes north of the Kelowna International Airport, this property has both a rustic and modern appeal with 200 degree south western views of the mountains and spectacular Lake Okanagan. Constructed of sixteen-inch hand hewn logs this original, energy efficient log home is 6,700 square feet of state of the art living with distinguished accents throughout. Additional features of the home are tongue and groove pine on walls and ceilings, natural gas and three private water lines from the lake, (one for the house and two others not presently in use but available for possible additional uses i.e.: irrigation, swimming pool, fountains, ponds, etc.), a central vacuum and security system and fireplaces on the main and lower levels. With its proximity to the Lake and the wineries of the Okanagan Valley, Carrs Landing is a highly sought after recreational area just twenty minutes from downtown Kelowna where you can relax in your own private playground or access year-round activities from extreme sports to leisurely or cultural pastimes, in a climate that boasts 2000 hours of sunshine a year.

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lakefront living | Kelowna BC

lakefront summer retreat

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$2,750,000

12024 Okanagan Center Road West, Kelowna | 1.33 acres | 1,600 sq.ft | 3 bed | 2 Bath Located a short 15 minutes from Kelowna International airport this 1.33 acre lake front property is the ideal location for a private lakefront summer retreat.

With over 235 feet of sandy water frontage, private deep water dock, this treed site it offers all the privacy one could want. With an existing 1600 sq/ft fully renovated geothermal home and a second building site serviced for Geothermal, it is a great property for use now and the perfect site to build your dream home. A gorgeous property with lots of potential. The existing residence is a fully functional, modern home with plenty of space for your family retreat. Bring your boat and enjoy all that the Okanagan lifestyle has to offer.

Brandon Groenveld | 778.846.4599 | bgroenveld@sothebysrealty.ca

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san marc home | coldstream valley BC

whisper ridge estate home

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$4,200,000

3006 Coachwood Crescent, Vernon, BC | 7,600 sq.ft. | 6 bed | 5.5 Bath A dramatic and sophisticated residence in Whisper Ridge Estates with a sunny western exposure of the Okanagan, outlooks of the surrounding majestic Monashee Mountains and unfolding views of the Coldstream Valley. Spread over an acre and set in a private wilderness just minutes to the heart of Lake Country and a short distance from some of BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world class ski resorts, residents of Whisper Ridge enjoy exclusive access to the award winning 168 acres of ranchlands with leisurely walking trails and picnic areas.

This incredible residence features the finest craftmanship of SanMarc Custom Homes. Built around the Post and Beam great room, the open floor plan offers the perfect combination of privacy and entertainment areas. The home features a gourmet kitchen, office, library, wine room, sun room, gym, media room, study along with a private master suite, a guest suite and 3 additional ensuited bedrooms. Your privacy and security are top of mind with the closed circuit TV security system for the entrance and salt water pool area. The outdoor deck areas embrace the views and provide perfect entertaining spaces.

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Residences | okanagan BC

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private log home 4 bed | 4 bath | 4,350 sq.ft.

Nestled above Shuswap Lake and the boutique village of Blind Bay is this nearly new custom built bright and spacious Log Home. This magnificent character homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private location, and detail oriented craftsmanship, makes it a truly unique find for the area. Some of the homes highlights are a large open plan kitchen, vaulted cathedral ceilings in the great room, custom stone fireplace, formal dinning area, grand staircase, 4 piece ensuite in the lofted master bedroom, games/entertainment room on the lower floor (perfect for a media room), wrap around covered sun deck, 3 covered garages, 1 bedroom fully contained carriage house. Main House and Carriage Home offered fully furnished.

$1,290,000 2600 Duncan Road, Blind Bay, BC www.okanagancollection.com/167

sante fe modern 10 acres | 3 bed | 4 bath | 2,337 sq.ft.

An architecturally impressive home with a striking, modern design tucked away in the woods on a private, 10 acre estate property in the Kelowna Hills. Bright and open, and all on one level there is lots of natural light and forest views. In a contemporary style the sunken living area is all open and expansive due to the floor to ceiling windows enclosing the space.

Exposed, stone flooring and rough Douglas Fir timbers add to the bold interiors of the open great room. This home also features a private guest suite, separate from the main house and large 2 car garage with plenty of storage, an ornamental pond and gazebo in the woods.

$969,000 5620 Deadpine Drive, Kelowna, BC www.okanagancollection.com/166 35 o ka n ag a n co l l e ct i o n . co m

valley view estate | Kelowna BC

valley view estate

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$2,490,000

1621 Huckleberry Rd, Kelowna BC | 11 acres | 5649 sq.ft. | 4 bed | 5 Bath Built with the utmost care and thought, this 11 acre private mountainside property is a rare find. Ample living space in this 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home on 2 levels with the perfect layout for a growing family. With features such as a temperature controlled wine cellar, media room, dry sauna, expansive covered decks and patios, spa-like baths, 4 car garage, games room, office and 3 fireplaces this home has extensive amenities. A separate shop with over-sized garage doors and radiant heat offers a retreat and the perfect space for your home projects. This property offers some of the most dramatic valley and lake views and is a convenient 25 minutes to Big White Mountain Resort and 15 minutes to downtown Kelowna.

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PINEwood Estate | WEST Kelowna BC

private gated estate

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$3,300,000

921 Pinewood Place, West Kelowna, BC | 4.8 acres | 5,760 sq.ft. | 4 bed | 5 Bath Perched on a East facing bluff, this magnificent 4.81 acre estate is surrounded by beautiful views. The open plan interior exudes fine craftsmanship and quality throughout the home. Fully gated, this outstanding custom-built residence features 20-foot ceilings and state of the art entertainment/sound system, video surveillance, heated porcelain and reclaimed Fir floors. A chef’s kitchen complete with top of the line appliance package, dumb waiter, and custom cabinetry.

Designed for function the six car garage offers a wash bay with an array of storage options, and leads to the custom cedar lined green house. A two-bedroom caretaker’s suite above the garage is complete with separate entrance and bbq area. The exterior of the home is an entertainer’s dream, a saltwater infinity edge pool, outdoor kitchen area with wood/gas fire place, suspended gas powered heaters, putting greens, herb gardens, and walking trails are the perfect compliment for the exquisite interiors. Located in one of West Kelowna’s most desirable neighborhoods with easy access to schools, golf courses, beaches and shopping and only 30 minutes to the Kelowna International Airport, this home is truly a world-class masterpiece.

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Timber framed home | naramata BC

IN the heart of wine country

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$1,500,000

3264 Naramata Road, Naramata, BC | 0.9 acres | 4,000 sq.ft. | 4 bed | 4 Bath This gorgeous timber frame home has many signature details including salvaged, post and beam Douglas fir timbers, a European style fireplace, and a master suite featuring a beautifully done ensuite and open loft. Walk to the Naramata Elementary school from this central Naramata location view property overlooking Okanagan Lake. Enjoy all that the idyllic town of Naramata offers while remaining close to the urban centre of Penticton.

The main floor features vaulted ceilings and expansive west facing views in a full, open floor concept with gourmet kitchen including stainless appliances, wine cellar and pantry. Tile and 5â&#x20AC;? plank hardwood flooring throughout the main compliment the use of natural materials visible everywhere in the home while a bold and centrally located stone fireplace provides a strong accent to the living room.

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The crossing | Kelowna BC

kettle valley family home

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$799,000

5486 Mountainside Lane, Kelowna, BC | 3,100 sq.ft. | 5 bed | 3 Bath This modern contemporary residence located in Kelownaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest community The Crossing, is quiet and calm with relaxing views and naturally landscaped with fruit trees and Lavender. The 360 degree views offers a range of mountain views to reaching lake views. A 5 bedroom modern house utilizing a natural pallete of materials, making the atmosphere tranquil and inspiring. The use of white Carerra marble in contrast with the distressed Maple flooring creates a rare contemporary space not often seen the in Okanagan.

Brandon Groenveld | 778.846.4599 | bgroenveld@sothebysrealty.ca

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entertaining dream home | penticton BC

entertaining dream home

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$1,650,000

3992 Finnerty Road, Penticton, BC | 4,477 sq.ft | 4 bed | 4 Bath The architectural design of this stunning modern home truly compliments the world class south eastern lake views being offered on this quarter acre lot.

Resting on a bluff high above Lake Skaha, the three-level award winning home offers a host of stylish details including two fireplaces, multiple expansive entertaining areas, and wraparound decks overlooking the Lake Skaha and downtown Penticton. The main floor boasts a gorgeous living room, a bright sun fed dining room, a wonderful open gourmet kitchen, theatre room and wine cellar. Huge windows in the third-level master bedroom showcase scenes of the Lake Skaha and Okanagan Valley. This grandly proportioned and beautifully furnished gem spans 4,477 square feet. All three floors, from the double covered garage to the third floor out door kitchen are accessible by a commercial grade elevator.

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British columbia interior

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development opportunity 54 units,4 storey mixed use Prime Salmon Arm waterfront real estate.

Located on the esteemed Harbourfront Drive just moments from Salmon Arm Pier, and adjacent to the Prestige Hotel.

No other location in Salmon Arm can offer the diversity, the views, the accessibility, or the convenience that is being offered on this development parcel. Zoned C-6 with a development permit in place. The proposed 53 unit, four story, waterfront development has it all including 6 commercial spaces on the ground floor.

$2,500,000 131 Harbourfront Drive, Salmon Arm, BC www.okanagancollection.com/164

kootenay lakefront 1.4 acres | 3,500 sq.ft. | 3 beds Offering an exceptional lakefront acreage with a New England style cottage. Located on Slocan Lake with over an acre of manicured yard, this Quaker inspired home offers traditional features blending with all the modern amenities including granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring, vintage bronze pendant lighting, French doors, slate hearth & mantle, custom frameless tempered glass, R22/R40 insulation, surround sound wired and much more.

Indulge your passion of fishing, boating, hiking, golfing and skiing with everything that the Kootenays has to offer. Furniture is being included in the sale of this masterpiece home.

$1,899,000 509 Rosebery Loop Rd, New Denver, BC www.okanagancollection.com/102 41 o ka n ag a n co l l e ct i o n . co m

apex mountain resort | penticton BC

Apex mountain resort

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$5,500,000

Penticton BC | Commercial Opportunity Apex Mountain Resort remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. Apex being located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. Smiles stretch from ear to ear, as locals and visitors alike hoot and holler amongst the glades & open terrain, leaving clouds of powder snow to lightly settle behind them. With an average temperature of -4°C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry “Okanagan” powder each season. www.apexresort.com Apex Mountain Resort’s award winning slopeside lodge, Saddleback is also being offered for sale.

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Big WHite Mountain Ski resort

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big white townhouse 5 - 80 Kettle View Rd, Big White Mt, BC

$1,339,000

2,976 sq.ft. | 5 bed | 4 Bath

toasty treewell 320 Bearfoot Lane, Big White, BC

$1,250,000 3,408 sq.ft. | 5 bed | 4.5 bath

A furnished bright, spacious townhome in the heart of Big White Village. The natural blend of stone, wood, glass and steel creates a warm contemporary space to enjoy all the Resort has to offer. Featuring a gourmet kitchen and expansive master suite with walk-in closet. Also includes hot tub, double garage, and heated floor Offered fully furnished. www.okanagancollection.com/151

Custom designed ski chalet on a large view lot with ski in ski out access directly on to the illuminated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Happy Valley Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ski run. Impressive great room with floor to ceiling fireplace. Large ski room keeps the mess out of the main living areas. 5 bedrooms offer plenty of room. A separate self-contained 2 bedroom suite offers privacy for your guests. 3 car garage. www.okanagancollection.com/156

development opportunity

Glacier Lodge

Forest Lane, High Forest, Big White, BC

$1,875,000 10.5 acres

A rare opportunity for you to own a 10.5 acre estate view property located on Big White Mountain. One of the largest properties on the mountain! This development property is perfect for a ski retreat, offering world class views, privacy and solitude.

A newly built 900sf chalet already built is the perfect for a guest home. Great development potential. www.okanagancollection.com/163

302-315 Whitehorse Lane, Big White, BC

$335,000 1,115 sq.ft | 2 bed | 2 bath

This 1,115 sq.ft top floor unit is in a ski-in ski-out building. An immaculate suite with its heated Slate floors, steam shower, floor to ceiling stone fireplace chef inspired kitchen with granite countertops and solid wood cabinetry. insuite laundry, a separate ski locker and underground heated garage. An excellent building with substantial rental revenue. www.okanagancollection.com/157 43 o ka n ag a n co l l e ct i o n . co m

Privledged Ski Access to Your Private Chalet

Choose your homesite and your view from the low $100,000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s www.FeathertopBigWhite.com | 1.888.765.9253 | own@mountainfront.ca

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crescendo | big white mountain resort

crescendo

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$4,900,000

81 Rockridge Road, Big White Mountain | 5,400 sq.ft. | Sleeps 22 | 5 Bath The ultimate in luxury living and entertaining at Big White Mountain Ski Resort. As an executive rental or personal retreat, Crescendo comfortably sleeps 22 in an unbeatable slopeside location only steps to the main village. Enjoy a relaxing jacuzzi in the indoor-outdoor spa, prepare a haute-cuisine meal in the chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen and snuggle down to watch your favourite movies in the media room. Sleek modern design and high tech features combined with large open rooms and expansive mountain views make this a home to remember. Big White Mountain resort has been voted one of the top resorts in North America year after year for their amenities, spectacular snow conditions and their fun family oriented atmosphere. www.Skicrescendo.com Christa Frosch | 604.306.7742 | cfrosch@sothebysrealty.ca

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ski-in ski-out winter resort homes

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silver star 4,114 sq.ft | 3 beds | 3 +4 Half baths A truley luxurious ski-in ski out slopeside chalet. The Alpine villa is a unique opportunity to own a brand new 3 bedroom chalet with media room, great room, 2 heated garages, vast laundry facility with under counter Miele appliances, steam shower and a full scale, stratified 1 bedroom private guest home.

All this on an understated, world class ski resort just minutes from Vernon BC.

$1,950,000 175 Odin Road, Silverstar, Vernon, BC www.okanagancollection.com/145

kicking horse MTN 2,700 sq.ft. | 4 beds | 4 baths A stunning ski-in, ski-out stand-alone luxury recreational home and lodge with panoramic views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Impressive timber framed architecture provides spacious living over 3 levels.

The great room has a rundle stone fireplace, balcony, mezzanine and over 30 ft ceilings with floor to ceiling windows and an expansive view of the Rocky Mountains.

Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, featuring a master bedroom with en-suite, spectacular timber framed windows and private balcony with forest views.

The property provides luxurious and spacious living with the quality of beautiful Douglas Fir Log Post, Timber Beam Architecture, exquisite Stone Work and luxury amenities throughout.

$1,550,000 1622 Purcell Close, Golden BC www.okanagancollection.com/154 46 premier issue | okanagan collection

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The Sun Peaks Collection

FOUR SEA SON RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES B e s t Ski Re sor t i n Ca na d a , Nex t t o W h i s t le r * * C o n d e N a s t Tr a v e l e r s Po l l | D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 8

L O C A L E X P E RT I S E , G L O B A L C O N N E C T I O N S

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sun peaks resort | voted #2 ski resort in Canada

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heffley lake 6245 Lakeshore Rd, Heffley Lake BC 5942 sf | 4 bed | 4.5 bath Spectacular timber frame home on Heffley Lake, a pristine, tranquil getaway offering excellent rainbow trout fishing, swimming and boating. Just 15 mins from world renowned Sun Peaks Resort, with private dock facilities, this property provides plenty of recreational options all year long. This spacious, custom home won the 2004 Gold Award for ‘Best Single Family’ Home in Okanagan/Thompson region. Using only the best in design, materials and construction, every detail has been lovingly crafted. Geothermal heating system, solid copper roof, 4 car garage, high grade wood, stone and other natural materials used throughout, multi-oven AGA cooker; it is a masterpiece.

$3,400,000 www.sunpeakscollection.com/119

ski-in ski-out green home 4206 Bella Vista Dr. Sun Peaks BC

3,495sf | 4 beds | 5 baths

This energuide rated ‘Green Home’ boasts awesome mountain views and backs onto Morrisey Connector ski run. Featuring exposed timber construction, stunning gourmet kitchen with custom alder cabinets, high end Wolf and Leiber appliances and quartzite countertops, expansive great room with vaulted ceiling, soaring windows and grand floor to ceiling rock fireplace, 3 large bedrooms-all with private baths plus a one bedroom plus den revenue suite.

Retreat to your bright master suite with sumptuous 5 piece bath including steam shower, air tub and Kohler fixtures. Comfortable radiant in floor heat throughout including the 3 car garage.

$1,790,000 www.sunpeakscollection.com/178

luxurious log home 2461 Fairways Dr. Sun Peaks BC

3,534sf | 5 beds | 4.5 baths

The Eagle, hand-carved into the ridge pole, soars above this very specially crafted log home that is a cross between a building and a natural work of art. Located within walking distance to the Resort’s main lifts and amenities, adjacent to the golf course and backing onto forested ski terrain, this home is just steps from the West Morrisey chairlift. Spacious open floor plan, huge deck with hot tub, games room, gourmet kitchen, spectacular master suite, concrete floors etched with a feather, immaculate 2 BR furnished revenue suite, infloor radiant heat and 2 car garage.

$999,900 www.sunpeakscollection.com/102

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Slopeside four season resort home 4117 Sundance Drive, Sun Peaks BC

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$2,499,000

3,084 sq.ft. | 4 beds | 4 baths

This stunning level entry home in a premier ski-in/ski-out location may be your most enjoyable family investment. Next to ‘Gentle Giant’ ski run, steps from Village amenities and featuring an amazing timber frame great room with vaulted ceiling, massive rock-faced fire place and floor-to-ceiling windows, this prestigious chalet is one of Sun Peaks’ finest. Boasting a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite eating bar and Viking appliances including wine fridge and six burner gas range, a private top floor master suite with steam shower and soaker tub, walk-out basement with in-floor radiant heat and ultra-convenient access to recreation, this special chalet will make you feel like a king. Exterior features include cooper clad windows and doors, slate covered patio and outside hot tub, designer driveway and covered guest parking.

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VQA HISTORY

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n some regions of the country, hardy native species (e.g.,V. Labrusca) produced peculiar, but drinkable wines.

Eventually, the introduction of American hybrids and crosses such as Niagara, Duchess and Catawba improved the quality of wines, but it still fell short of European standards. Not much would change for several decades as Prohibition, government regulations and virtual monopolies left Canadian wine quality in limbo.

In the mid-1970s, Harry McWatters, founder of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery in BC’s Okanagan Valley, and the founders of Inniskillin Wines in Ontario shook up the industry. They obtained licences to produce and sell wine and, by doing so, they created opportunities for others. Around the same time, experiments with techniques to grow tender V. vinifera varieties such as Chardonnay and Riesling were proving successful. Many farmers and orchardists converted to grape production. Unfortunately, the venture would be short-lived for many.

The signing of the Canada/USA Free Trade Agreement in 1988, together with a ruling under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade meant that Canada had to abandon tariff protection for the wine industry. Some growers accepted government compensation to rip out their vines following the 1988 harvest while others decided to persevere.As vast quantities of relatively inexpensive products flooded in, the remaining, dogged Canadian winemakers chose to differentiate their product.

With some support from the federal and provincial governments, many replanted with the classic grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. To assure consumers of quality, industry leaders in Ontario established the Vintners Quality Alliance in 1988.

The BC VQA system was established in 1990. All wines bearing the designation VQA meet strict standards.

The primary set of standards relates to the quality of the grapes.The juice at harvest must contain a certain minimum natural sugar content; there are limits on the levels of chaptalization (the practice of adding sugar during fermentation); winemakers are prohibited from adding water at any stage in production, and the addition of sweet reserve wine is controlled.To meet these standards, great care is required in the vineyard. (Perfect weather doesn’t hurt either.)

The VQA program also ensures that labels accurately represent the province, region, vineyard and estate of origin so consumers can be assured of quality.This is an important distinction. In British Columbia, truckloads of bulk wine are imported from California, bottled, then labelled rather vaguely as “cellared in BC” These wines cannot be labelled as VQA. Ontario and British Columbia are the only two provinces producing wines that meet VQA standards; however, pockets of production exist in more easterly microclimates. In Quebec, there are more than 30 small wineries tucked into the warmest regions near lakes and in protected valleys growing mainly non-vinifera grapes. In Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, there are approximately 325 acres in French hybrids with a small amount of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

VQA wines have generated enthusiasm for domestic wines, contributed to a flourishing tourism industry and earned a place for Canadian wines on the world stage. For more information: www.winebc.com Reprinted with permission from Savour Magazine

VQA Grows Good Wine

By Lisa Harrison

When European settlers arrived in Canada in the 1800s and tried to grow the wine grape varieties from their homelands, the Vitis vinifera plants often succumbed to disease and cold winters.

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Photo: BC WINE INSTITUTE (winebc.com)

Photo: BC WINE INSTITUTE (winebc.com)

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The Vineyard Collection

The opportunities that present themselves with our Vineyard offerings are abundant. From a simple cottage nestled in the vines to a successful, working estate you can create the perfect home and business on our vineyard properties. The Vineyard Collection is a distinctive group of such property offerings throughout British Columbia, Canada.

Call our team today for your own private tour.

the vineyard collection 1.877.515.6005 |

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christa frosch, maria peters, brandon groenveld, chad mactavish*

*Business Manager. E&O.E: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal. Independently owned and operated.

5 star bed and breakfast | naramata BC

Apple Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;or bed and breakfast

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$3,700,000

Naramata BC | 1.28 acres | 7,140 sq.ft | 5 bed | 5 + 2 half Bath Apple Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Or is an exquisite guesthouse sitting high on the Naramata Bench between the orchards and the vineyards. As the only 5 star accommodations east of the Lower Mainland, it is an inspired property inside and out with attention to detail everywhere you look. Featuring sweeping views across Naramata and onto the Lake, beautiful gardens and a small, champagne vineyard. Privacy and serenity abound all within minutes to your next stop on the Naramata Bench wine tour. Derived from its previous life as an apple orchard, Apple Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Or is named aptly for the luster that it brings to the property itself. The home sits like a jewel amongst its colourful, whimsical and serene landscaping. It shines as a guesthouse but could easily stand as a private residence.

Immaculately cared for these gardens are a daydream to be surrounded by. An Italian inspired pool, small champagne vineyard, waterfall, accent lighting and extensive rockwork are unforgettable details of the estate.

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VALLEY OF THE HEALING

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$2,945,000

valley of the healing

$2,100,000

1122 White Lake Road, Kaleden, BC 160 acres The Valley of the Healing is a rare site located in Kaleden, B.C. with an incredible First Nations history. Original trading posts of the Hudsons Bay Company still stand on the neighbouring property and are a part of a large, Nature Trust Reserve. These lands are situated in a protected and highly private valley. The proximity to the nearest major town, Penticton is less than 20 minutes away. www.okanagancollection.com/98

1100 White Lake Road, Kaleden, BC 80 acres | 3,400 sq.ft. | 4 beds Although these are separate offerings, combined with the adjoining property, is a total parcel of lands approx 240 acres in size. Given the site influences of maximum sunlight exposure, its enriched soils, water and topography, and the privacy of the Valley it is an incredibly unique offering. A custom built log home with beautifully cared for gardens and yard is part of this offering. www.okanagancollection.com/97

Maria Peters | 604.928.5327 | mpeters@sothebysrealty.ca

Maria Peters | 604.928.5327 | mpeters@sothebysrealty.ca

bellA terra

$1,899,000

Bella Terra Vineyard Acreage, Oliver, BC 23.8acres Almost 24 acres of prime lands on the Black Sage Bench â&#x20AC;&#x201C; known as the pinot noir capital of the South Okanagan Valley. Nearly a mile of Okanagan River winding along the lower edge of the property with grandfathering rights. A very well positioned property within a stretch of noted Oliver wineries. Newly planted vines on 6 acres make this a ideal property to continue to develop.www.okanagancollection.com/18 Maria Peters | 604.928.5327 | mpeters@sothebysrealty.ca 54 premier issue | okanagan collection

Cana vines

$1,900,000

39419 HWY 97, Oliver, BC 10 acres | 6,000 sq.ft. | 6 beds This ten acre vineyard and residence is nestled between Vaseux Lake and Eagle Bluff in Oliver, the Wine Capital of BC. The winery has been producing five varietals for 15 years, including Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinto Gris and Riesling. Minutes to Okanagan Falls and downtown Oliver with terrific highway exposure, Cana Vines is perfectly positioned to continue serving as a well respected vineyard.

Ali Landucci | 877.816.8163 | alanducci@sothebysrealty.ca

vineyard properties | West Coast

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morning bay 27 acres Own your own seaside valley. From ridgetop to ridgetop, Morning Bay Vineyard & Farm on Pender Island is a dream agricultural lifestyle in a unique, oceanfront setting with a private residence surrounded by vineyards in the valley, and turn-key winery on the hilltop, designed by renowned Vancouver architect, Walter Francl.

Almost 27 acres of sloping, southern and eastern oceanfront, the farm development plan was prepared for maximum privacy and function.

Using sustainable design principals, the winery is constructed of materials and uses site influences chosen carefully to maximize energy efficiency.

The facility is a fully integrated winemaking site and wine shop with the potential to develop a 56-seat restaurant.

$2,900,000 Morning Bay Vineyard, Pender Island, BC www.vineyardcollection.ca/17

blue grouse 31 acres A rare opportunity to purchase a successful well established winery in the popular Cowichan Valley wine district. SItuated on a 31 acre farm in the heart of the Cowichan the southern slopes of the vineyard provide ideal growing conditions for producing premium Germanic style wines.

The offering includes the sale of all land and improvements; a main residence, tasting room and newly constructed winery building. Zoning allows for expansion of the tasting rooms, a restaurant or bistro.

$2,750,000 Blue Grouse Estate Winery, Duncan, BC www.vineyardcollection.ca/16

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tasting Notes

It was the wine style of focus at the recent Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. This fun and versatile wine can be enjoyed with a variety of foods and its pretty, pink, summer complexion will brighten the patio or dinner table. Many are now made in a much drier style than what we have come to expect. They now show an elegance and finesse that makes them worthy of a second try.

Summer Sippers

By Helene Scott

With warmer weather and longer days, good friends and family gather in the garden, on the patio and around the barbecue. I have selected wines that retail for $20 or less and hope you will be tickled pink by some of these super value, unpretentious summer sippers.

Greata Ranch Rose 2009 British Columbia, Canada The extended skin contact of the Pinot Noir grapes gives it a very dark colour and adds tannin to the backbone, providing a good texture.

Strawberry flavour dominates the nose and palate. Crisp and dry, but to my palate, it’s a bit short on the finish.

Reprinted with permission from Savour Magazine

Gehringer Brothers Dry Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2009 British Columbia, Canada Subdued tropical fruit notes, freshly cut green grass, bell pepper, gooseberries and a soft minerality.with a vivid straw colour that casts a lime green edge. Medium intensity on the palate with a medium-length, dry finish.

$16 3.0 out of 5 $14 2.5 out of 5

Meyer Family Gamay Rose 2009 British Columbia, Canada

Stag’s Hollow Syrah Rose 2009 British Columbia, Canada

Raspberry, cotton candy and strawberry are reflected in the deep cherry, pink colour and dominate on the nose and palate, with added hints of rose petals and apple. Crisp and dry, a good balance between sugar and acid, with a medium body and long finish. The freshness gives it good structure.

Light salmon colour. Made from Syrah with some Viognier and a little Muscat added to enhance the flavours. Wild strawberries, maraschino cherries, floral and citrus notes on the nose. Rich, elegant mouth feel and a long aftertaste, a hint of sweetness is carefully balanced by the acidity. An award-winning wine well worth trying.

$20 3.0 out of 5

$18 4.0 out of 5

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Quailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate Rose 2009â&#x20AC;¨ British Columbia, Canada This soft, bright, pink beauty radiates elegant layers of red fruits â&#x20AC;&#x201C; currents and strawberries and rhubarb, vibrant, crisp acidity, very well balanced on the palate with a hint of fruity sweetness and a lingering aftertaste. Rich fruitforward flavour with a very fresh finish. The acidity brings a good balance to this wine. $15 3.5 out of 5

Poplar Grove Monster Vineyards Rose 2009â&#x20AC;¨ British Columbia, Canada Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah grapes. The juice was saigneed (bled) off before too much skin contact occurred. Intensely fruity nose with strawberry, guava, mint and citrus flavours resulting in a vibrant salmon pink presentation. The wine has bright, crisp berry flavours with spice on the palate. Well balanced with richness, finesse and a long aftertaste. A definite crowd pleaser. $18 4.0 out of 5

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Calona Vineyards Artist Series Pinot Noir 2008â&#x20AC;¨ British Columbia, Canada Cherry, raspberry and rhubarb on the nose, soft spicy notes with a touch of earth ending in an uncharacteristic pale cherry complexion for this varietal.Very soft silky tannins,gentle oak and red fruits on the palate. Light-to-medium body with a soft, velvety finish and a slight hint of sweetness. Perhaps a touch on the light side for lovers of full-bodied red wines, but an easy wine to enjoy and great value. Serve slightly chilled on a hot summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. $15 3.5 out of 5 /PNO^H` >LZ[ 2LSV^UH )* = ? ? 7O! -H_! ,Z[H[LZ :X\HYL ( 6SK 6RHUHNHU /^` >LZ[IHUR )* = ; ( 7O! -H_!

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ranch land properties

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private waterfront 3,348 sq.ft. | 4 bed | 4 bath Private waterfront acreage! The property is situated on Kootenay Lake a few minutes from down town Nelson. This custom designed 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home was built in 1996, complete with spectacular lake views from every room. The property is positioned on a peninsula with 650ft of private water frontage including a white sandy beach. This is the ideal retreat for getting out of the city to enjoy privacy and serenity of the water. Castlegar Regional airport is only a 30 minute drive with direct flights from Calgary and Vancouver.

$1,750,000 13429 Fisherman Rd., Nelson, BC Ali Landucci | 877.816.8163 | alanducci@sothebysrealty.ca

elk river lodge 92 acres | 2,790 sf | 6 beds Only 25 miles north of Fernie B.C., this 92 acre property is a recreational paradise year round. Nestled alongside the Elk River, offering countless miles of world class fly fishing. Originally built in 1910, the 6 bedroom lodge has been carefully restored to preserve the original rustic appeal with modern amenities. The property is cross fenced for horses, with endless terrain to explore. For the snow enthusiast, Fernie Alpine Ski Resort, located only 25 miles away.

$1,780,000 6001-6003 Diamond B Ranch Rd, Sparwood, BC Ali Landucci | 877.816.8163 | alanducci@sothebysrealty.ca

uplands manor 10 acres Located in Ladner B.C., this prestigious 10 acre property is the perfect place to bring your horses and be within 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver. This property awaits your design ideas to create a masterpiece to call your own. Several heated outbuildings makes this the perfect place for the car collector, equestrian or anyone wishing a level, well appointed property.

$6,000,000 6260 28th Avenue, Ladner, BC Ali Landucci | 877.816.8163 | alanducci@sothebysrealty.ca

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2,400 acre ranch lands | 100 mile house

bridge creek estate | ranch 100 Mile House, BC

| 2,400 acres

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$8,850,000 Ali Landucci | 877.816.8163 | alanducci@sothebysrealty.ca

Bridge Creek Estate is a historic family ranch founded in 1912 by the 5th Marquess of Exeter, William Cecil. It has been operated for almost 100 years by four generations of the Cecil family. Located in the South Cariboo Region of British Columbia, the Bridge Creek ranch is a unique operation combining environmentally sensitive practices, modern infrastructure, beautiful buildings and a stunning land-base. Bridge Creek Estate currently operates on over 2,400+ acres of deeded land and 1,300 acres of grazing licenses. There is also a 1,400 acre woodlot license that partially overlaps with the grazing license area for a total operating area of approximately 5,000 acres (2,000 ha), making Bridge Creek one of the largest ranches in the South Cariboo. The impressive locally-designed main building is log-built with horse stalls on the main floor. There is a professional office upstairs complete with high-speed internet wiring. A beautiful second-floor two-bedroom caretaker suite overlooks the valley and provides an on-site presence for the ranch. A separate heated two-bay machineshop, as well as several storage buildings, keeps equipment protected and well maintained. The property has several building sites with a view overlooking Exeter Lake and Heron Ridge, perfect for a custom executive home offering both privacy and easy access to amenities.

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significant canadian art

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Arthur Lismen

Thomas (Tom) John Thomas

Bon Echo Rock Est: 250,000-350,000 CAD Sold for 778,750 CAD in the Important Canadian Art Auction, 2 June 2010, Toronto

Hillside on Big Cauchon Lake- Algonquin Park Est: 400,000- 600,000 CAD Sold for 462,500 CAD in the Important Canadian Art Auction, 2 June 2010, Toronto

David Brown Milne

Emily Carr

Boat Reflections, Harlem River Est: 175,000-225,000 CAD Sold for 198,000 CAD in the Important Canadian Art Auction, 2 June 2010, Toronto

Sunlight in the forest Est: 700,000-900,000 CAD Sold for 750,000 CAD in the Important Canadian Art Auction, 2 June 2010, Toronto

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SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK AUCTIONS & EXHIBITIONS September 2010 The Joe Grimberg Collection of Chinese Snuff Bottles Auction: 14 September Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art Auction: 15 September South Asian Art Auction: 16 September Finest and Rarest Wine Auction: 25 September Neuberger-Lehman Corporate Collection Auction: 25 September Contemporary Art Auction: 27 September Important Jewels Auction: 28 September American Paintings, Drawings & Sculpture Auction: 29 September

EXTRAORDINARY ART | EXTRAORDINARY HOMES

A N E X T R AO R D I N A RY CO L L A B O R AT I O N The appeal of an extraordinary home is in its distinctive character and the invaluable treasures that lie inside. Canada Sotheby’s International Realty professionals represent unique properties located in many of the most beautiful and highly desired locations around the world.

Sotheby’s Auction House offers exceptional fine art, antiques, wine, jewelry and collectibles.

To view the worldwide auction schedule and purchase sale catalogues visit www.sothebys.com or call +1 888.752.0002.

Americana Auction: 30 September

Shown Above Left: Arthur Melville Garnet Sails Estimate: £50,000 – 70,000 To be sold in the Scottish Auction in London 29 September 2010

To view updated real estate listings visit okanagancollection.com or contact us at +1 877.515.6005.

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EVENTS AROUND THE OKANAGAN

Around Town signature business connexion

746 kuipers crescent

The Kelowna Signature Business Connexion held its second event for 2010 on July 8th at the very prestigious Kuipers Crescent home, in the Upper Mission, supplied by Sotheby’s Okanagan Collection and built by Wim Zuydervelt of Molenbeek Ventures.

As seems our usual good fortune, the weather was outstanding as was the incredible second to none view from Upper Mission to Magic Mountain to West Kelowna. Befitting this luxury home, Cactus Club Cafe catered this event with Chef Jason serving exceptional hors d’oeuvres such as tuna tataki, butternut squash ravioli, and a surprise treat not yet available on Cactus menu, tender beef bites.

Over 100 people were in attendance as the goals of the Signature membership unfolded.The Strength of any Business hinges on the power of Relationships. This exceptional venue, exquisite hors d’oeuvres, beverages, made for a very successful evening of business to business connecting and relationship building.

Photo Credit: Meghan Hartridge

If you would like more info on the Signature Connexion or how you may attend an upcoming event, please visit www.signatureconnexion.com

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