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This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made with a disclosure statement. E. & O. E. * Ten percent is due upon signing. Expected closing date is Summer 2015.
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Experience the difference from a brand rooted in rich history, heritage and sophistication. From our interconnected network of affiliates that regularly refer business to each other, to our media partners who help us showcase the world’s finest homes to a global audience of consumers, we recognize the critical value these sources provide in generating exposure for the home. Our team works to apply local market knowledge to worldwide property marketing, creating a comprehensive and customized plan for a home that takes into consideration all avenues of exposure: print, digital, public relations, advertising and social media. For those looking to purchase a spectacular property, our team offers an in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market and can offer expert advice. We provide guidance on the homes and developments with the best potential return-on-investment, and insight into the properties and neighbourhoods that best match your life stage and lifestyle. For the unique. For the savvy. For the refined. For the connoisseur of Life. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Big White Ski Resort | 0.74 acres | 10,000 sqft | 4 BR | 6 BA | Price Upon Request
JUSTIN O’CONNOR & CHRISTY HUGHES 250.826.9961 | OkanaganLuxury.ca joconnor@sothebysrealty.ca | chughes@sothebysrealty.ca SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA 1100-1631 Dickson Avenue Kelowna, BC
homes from $309,900 Homebuyers are flocking to Sonoma Pines. A little birdie must have told them about this incredible community and how its remaining single-family, multi-level, and onelevel townhomes are selling out fast! Located beside Two Eagles Golf Course, and surrounded by spectacular lake and mountain views, our maintenance-free, Santa Fe-style homes feature premium finishes, your very own garage, and more. All this, right in the heart of bustling West Kelowna. Come see for yourself before it’s too late!
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FOUR FABULOUS SHOW HOMES OPEN SAT-THURS 12-4 250.768.3703 | sonomapines.com beside two eagles golf course on carrington road The builder reserves the right to make changes to plans, specifications, and prices without notice. Square footage and room sizes are approximate. Plus GST. E&OE.
JUSTIN O’CONNOR & CHRISTY HUGHES Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 1100-1631 Dickson Avenue | Kelowna, BC 250.826.9961 | sothebysrealty.ca
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CONTENTS
This Photo & Cover Shot by Colin Jewall Photo Studios Inc.
F E AT U R E S
Hamptons Meets The Heart Of The Okanagan Nautica Vista Swells Abbott Street Contemporary Kensington Terrace Beverly Hills Estate
LIVING
Celebrating Okanagan Bounty A Garden Of New Beginnings
D E PA RT M E N T S
News & Reviews | Spring Scene Artist Profile | Danielle Harshenin Real Estate On Trend | Glam Glow, Patterns & Prints
FROM THE EXPERTS
Market Review Design Legal Industry
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FROM THE PUBLISHERS
Photo by Legend Photography & Design
Here we are once again, heading toward another Okanagan season of spring’s renewal. As our communities bloom with fresh new life, so do the pages of 2015’s first issue of Okanagan HOME. As you would expect, we bring you a line-up of chic and innovative local residences to feast your eyes upon. These homes showcase gorgeous interior design features and will have your wheels turning with concepts to update your own spaces. But don’t stop at the inside. These homes are as striking on the exterior as they are indoors. It might be time for you to take advantage of the warming months and get in touch with your inner gardener. Our feature on a lush local garden provides some inspiration and tips to green up those thumbs. Take it one step further and attend the upcoming, ever-popular Flower Power Garden Tour. Explore inspired bloom arrangements in various home gardens at your own pace. After a long winter of indoor activities, get out on the town and explore the new eateries and events around you. Our Spring Scene feature spells out the hottest spots in town, along with alluring new home products. In particular, our own obsession with fresh mollusks has us dying to try out Pilgrim & Pearl, the Okanagan’s new and first-ever oyster bar. Come alive this spring. It is never too late for a renewed purpose or fresh beginning. The world is your oyster,
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Active family living begins at The Ponds in the Mission.
PHASE 3 - Home & lot packages starting in the mid $400k’s and lots starting at $145,000.
Close enough to reach out and touch. The Ponds’ lake, valley and city views are unparalleled. Combining acres of parkland, 22 kms of walking trails and a future Village Centre with grocery store, pharmacy, restaurants, coffee shops, retail shopping and professional services. All of this is just a 15 minute drive to downtown Kelowna.
Use one of the three builders we are proudly working with on this phase.
Sales Centre Open: Mon to Fri - 9 to 4. Located in Upper Mission at Frost Rd. & Gordon Dr.
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MARKET REVIEW According to the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB), the end of 2014 saw the strongest housing market end in 7 years, since before the market correction of 2008. After accelerating demand for most of the year, an early cold snap reduced sales activity in the Okanagan region in November. However, despite this slowing of pace, Okanagan-Shuswap home sales in 2014 outperformed 2013. While the number of active listings had declined for the last eight months of the year, supply of new listings was not made available fast enough to keep up with the demand. As a result, according to OMREB, average home prices have increased and with a shortage of entry-level homes in some areas, some buyers have had to look to purchase homes in higher price ranges. Declining inventory, specifically in the availability of entry-level homes in the Board’s Central Zone have caused this category to remain largely a sellers’ market, whereas other regions, including the North Okanagan and Shuswap remain more balanced. In the new year it is expected that sales will regain the upward momentum that was seen earlier in 2014. It is important to keep in mind that to remain competitive, sellers must continue to price properties attractively from the start of the season.
TO M S T R AT TO N
HOW DID 2014 MEASURE UP?
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Tom Stratton is the Managing Broker for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada’s Victoria and Kelowna offices, and leads all brokerage operations for the Okanagan region. To learn more, visit sothebysrealty.ca.
DESIGN You’ve heard the expression “there is more than one way to skin a cat,” and nothing could be truer when building a house. The traditional way to have a home built is to hire an architect or designer and a general contractor. In this model the homeowner has to search for two separate professionals, each competent in their own field. While this method has served well it can have its drawbacks for the homeowner. The most significant issue is timeline. Besides the onerous task of researching and interviewing multiple companies, scheduling the availability for each discipline can be problematic. More importantly the sequence of design and construction each takes a set amount of time in a linear fashion. First the design process must start from a broad concept and be developed to a complete package, ready for permit; then come the fine details for construction. The owner can then send the drawings out to bid to prequalified builders. The more detailed the drawings are, the more accurate the bids will be. If the costs come in over budget then, like snakes and ladders, the owner needs to go back to the architect or designer to make modifications and re-bid.
then is: Design + Bid + General Contractor + Permit + Construction. A more efficient project delivery system to consider is to hire a single entity known as the design-builder or design-build contractor. This design-build method reduces the delivery schedule substantially by overlapping the design phase with the construction phase simplifying the process to: Design + Build. The design-build method is sometimes compared to the “master builder” approach, which is one of the oldest forms of construction procedure. From a historical perspective the so-called traditional approach is actually a very recent concept only having been in use for approximately 150 years. In contrast the design-build concept of a “master builder” has been reported as being used for over four centuries.
After the builder is selected he can then submit for permit and finally start construction once everything is approved. The complete process time wise
DENIS APCHIN
DESIGN-BUILD
Denis Apchin is an award winning Okanagan-based designer of spectacular, luxury homes. He is known throughout Canada, the United States and internationally for his unique designs.
DESIGN-BUILD ADVANTAGES »» Fastest Delivery Method »» One Point of Contact »» Least Risky to the Owner (only one entity accountable) »» Most Cost Effective »» Integrated Services »» Efficient Construction (can begin during design development) »» One Contract
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LEGAL
WHAT IS A CONTRACT REPRESENTATION? A statement made by one of two contracting parties to the other, before or at the time of making the contract, in regard to some fact, circumstance, or state of facts pertinent to the contract, which is influential in bringing about the agreement.
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THE TRUTH & CONSEQUENCES OF REPRESENTATIONS Almost all real estate contracts contain representations by the seller and the buyer. Some of these representations may seem small and unimportant, but it is often these representations that cause most of the problems experienced on or after the closing of a transaction. Should the seller make representations at all? Some representations will be important and necessary to make a deal with the buyer. Things like “the seller owns the property and will give clear title to the buyer,” will be fundamental to the agreement and therefore will need to be included. Many other representations will not be so important and should be made only after careful consideration of the possible consequences. Maybe they should not be made at all. One such example is, “the seller represents that the appliances will be in proper working order on the closing date.” In this case, the buyer is primarily concerned about the house they are proposing to buy and likely not too concerned about the appliances. They already know they are used. It is most likely that the seller could refuse to make this representation and the buyer would most likely still complete the purchase.
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Richard Montgomery is a partner at Montgomery Miles Law Firm. His business clients are varied and include proprietorships, partnerships, companies, investors, developers and financial institutions. His real estate clients include lending and mortgage work to conveyancing, leasing and development transactions.
What can happen if the seller agrees to make such representations? If the seller does give representations, they will be wise to give very careful thought to it, as they are required to give correct and complete disclosure. If they fail to mention that something is not perfect, there can be consequences. It is common to see a representation such as the one mentioned above, even in cases where the appliances are not in good working order. For example, the timer or the self-cleaning cycle on the oven doesn’t work. The seller may not have used these functions and everything else works fine, so they never considered it to be in disrepair. If the seller is to make such a representation, then they are required to disclose these defects. A better option is to require the buyer to do an inspection upon taking possession and stipulate that that they have only 24 hours to make a claim if something isn’t working at that time. This however still leaves the seller open to paying for the repair or the replacement. An even better option would be to make it as condition that the buyer will take the home and all inclusions “as is”. Failure to do so may result in the seller having to pay for the repair or even purchase a replacement appliance. The cost could be significant and this expense could be avoided.
I N D U S T RY Do you ever find that no matter who’s house you’re at, people always end up in the kitchen? The natural heart of a home, both functionally and emotionally, is the kitchen. Trends in home design over the past few years have moved toward a focus on the kitchen with features like open-floor plans, state-of-the art appliances and visually appealing cabinetry, countertops, lighting and flooring. If you are looking to build, buy or renovate your kitchen see the list below for a quick guide to current trends in kitchen design. The kitchen has become an important element of a home’s value, especially when considering the resale market. As a result, it is important to design a kitchen that appeals to buyers not only on a functional level, but on an aesthetic level as well. To learn more or to find a registered professional to help guide your design ambitions, check out CHBAOkanagan.ca or see for yourself at the CHBA Home & Garden Show March 28th & 29th where you can talk to the professionals about your next project.
S H E R R I PA I E M E N T
THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN YOUR HOME
Sherri Paiement is the Executive Officer for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Central Okanagan, which works to serve the interests of the local residential construction industry and to help its members succeed and prosper in a complex and challenging environment.
»» Light & Bright. It’s a clean fresh look and can be modified in style for any traditional or modern home. »» The BIG Island. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the demand for kitchen islands is holding strong. It’s a space for family and guests to gather around so the bigger the better! »» Slab Backsplashes. They are appearing more and more, often in the same material as the countertop. This streamlined look makes for easy cleaning with no grout lines. »» Specialty Finishes. White, black, brass, oiled rubbed bronze and matte nickel are all finishes appearing in fixtures and hardware. »» Furniture Millwork. Built-in pieces and islands that have a furniture appearance are appearing more and more in kitchen design, such as refrigerators that are integrated into the cabinetry. »» Quartz Vs. Granite. Quartz has stolen the counter crown. It’s non-porous and doesn’t require sealing, so it is much easier to maintain than other natural stone options. »» Durability. Consider durable, easy-care materials for your counters, flooring, backsplash, etc. to ensure you spend less time conducting maintenance and more time living. OkanaganHOME.com
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HAMPTONS MEETS THE HEART OF THE OKANAGAN “I REMEMBER GROWING UP IN KELOWNA AND WATERSKIING PAST THIS SAME BEAUTIFUL BEACH IN THE LOWER MISSION, AND LOOKING UP AND SEEING WHERE THE PROPERTY ROLLS DOWN TO THE LAKE,” REMINISCES ARCHITECT, CARL SCHOLL OF CARL SCHOLL DESIGN. “SO WHEN THE OWNERS, LAWRENCE AND PATRICIA RYCHJOHN EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THEY WANTED A TRADITIONAL DESIGN, UPSCALE AND COMFORTABLE, I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT OF THE WONDERFUL HOMES BUILT IN THE AMERICAN HAMPTONS, FOR THEIR LAKESIDE RETREAT.” WRITTEN BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.
Assiduously overseen by Heirloom Custom Homes site manager, Brian Chomyscyn, the 8,000 square foot home situated on two acres of prime waterfront property with Kettle Valley stone walls, stucco exterior and weathered grey (fiberglass) shingle-roof, took nearly three years to complete. That necessitated the owners to live in the luxuriously appointed post and beam carriage house with loft that they had built previously on their property. It later became a guesthouse connected to the main home by a covered breezeway. Irregular rooflines, charming oval criss-crossed windows and even a stone turret (harbouring the interior spiral staircase) were all incorporated into the elegant design of the classic Hamptons home. The unique features have garnered some industry attention, as Heirloom Custom Homes has recently been awarded a Silver Finalist Award in the 2014 Tommie Awards for the Rychjohn home. This also lands the home in the running for the coveted Gold Tommie Award, to be announced and presented February 14th. As in true American Hamptons style, the interiors reflect a neutral palette of white walls offset by wood tones. In this case, custom alder wood floors using 8-inch wide boards throughout the open plan were stained ebony, then slightly distressed and sanded off. Says interior designer, Lynn Archibald of Lynn Archibald Interiors, Kelowna, “I worked with the most amazing finishing carpenter, Robert Dejong [Dejong & Sons Construction Inc.]. He brought drama into the Rychjohns’ home with his incredible arched and coffered ceilings, detailed wainscoting and spiral staircase leading to the second floor mezzanine.” Like Michelangelo lying on his back atop scaffolding to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling, Dejong and his sons, Ben, Aaron and Jeremy, had to construct staging 23 feet high and 20 feet wide as well as a false floor, to implement his extremely complicated design over the sunken living room above the immense arched window. “Known as a ‘radius ceiling’ in which a compound curve is bowed, in this case towards the lake, we actually start working from the centre of the ceiling outwards, continuing from left to right to determine the angles,” explains Dejong. It took a month to construct.
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AMENITIES
GUEST HOUSE, MULTIPLE TERRACES, INFINITY POOL & HOT TUB, OUTDOOR K I T C H E N , I N - H O M E T H E AT R E
CURB APPEAL Designed by architect, Carl Scholl to capture the look and feeling of traditional homes built in the American Hamptons. Kettle Valley stone was used on the pillars, one wall and turret.The homeowners wanted a third garage that was built into a hillside. A previously constructed carriage house (hidden, extreme left) was later painted to match the main home and Robert Dejong added a covered breezeway to connect them. Landscaping by Nature Works Landscape & Design, Kelowna.
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TOP: The Kettle Valley stone used in the family room is the same as that used on the exterior of the home.The stone together with 20-foot wide window panels, really brings the outside indoors.The light fixture suspended from the centre of the vaulted ceiling is 5-feet tall and made of iron and crystals.
ABOVE LEFT: A unique, see-through glass gas fireplace by Global Surfaces, elegantly divides the main floor’s open plan sunken living room from the formal dining area, also two steps down.The mantle made of lime plaster and its molded pillars were poured on site.
ABOVE RIGHT: The contemporary glass and wood front entry door by Jeld-Wen was stained ebony to match the custom wide-plank alder wood floors and finishes throughout the open concept home. Built by Robert Dejong, the spiral staircase (located in the turret ) follows the line of the sensuously curved ceiling lit with pot lights.
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D I N I N G RO O M LEFT: The ceiling over the sunken formal dining room was designed and built by Robert Dejong. It simulates false beams sloping down to 60 feet of wall-to-wall glass overlooking Okanagan Lake. Interior designer, Lynn Archibald chose exquisite light fixtures and sconces throughout the Rychjohn home, including the crystal and gilded dining room chandelier by Schonbek, suspended from the 23-foot high ceiling.The hand-woven silk indigo carpet is from Jordans, Kelowna. KITCHEN BELOW: Designed by Carolyn Walsh, the airy kitchen overlooks an open concept breakfast area ,with table made of herringbone alder wood inlaid with granite. The open concept allows the eye to take in the expanse of Robert DeJong’s incredible hand-hewn coffered and vaulted ceilings, which extend from the kitchen, to an informal dining area and to the family room beyond. The kitchen’s granite island with ample storage, boasts a prep sink by Kohler and raised 2-inches above the island, it resembles a highly polished mirrored sculpture. The hood fan with metal detailing was a collaboration with Phoenix Kitchens and Global Surfaces. The backsplash is made with stone-washed glass in oyster by Ploutos Enterprises, Vancouver. Elegant matte pewter drawer and cabinet pulls add subtle glamour to the kitchen. A full walk-in butler’s pantry leads off to one side.
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MASTER SUITE LEFT & BELOW: The master suite is an elegant escape unto itself on the main floor, designed with the ebony stained alder wood floors, built-ins and and coffered ceilings found throughout the rest of the home. Archibald used travertine tile in the ensuite floor that beautifully reflects the shimmer of Schonbek crystal sconces over the his-and-her sinks, gracefully curved chandelier suspended above the round bathtub and crystal knobs on the dark built-in dresser. All fixtures by Kohler. A wall of mother-of-pearl shell adds beautiful texture. The large marble double shower boasts an unusual square rainhead, offering variant ‘weather’ and colour therapy.
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The ceiling over the sunken formal dining room is another tour de force by Dejong simulating false beams sloping down to 60 feet of wall-to-wall glass overlooking Okanagan Lake. “Hanging that exquisite crystal Schonbek chandelier was a feat in itself,“ laughs Archibald.
BELOW: The view from the upper mezzanine is spectacular, capturing the drama of the living room’s arched radius ceiling and the panorama over Lake Okanagan.
Viewed from the upper hall mezzanine, one feels like they are looking out over the ocean (or lake) from The Sydney Opera House!
B E AC H F RO N T BOTTOM: Overlooking 267 feet of Okanagan Lake beachfront, the property’s spectacular variety of windows and doors from Grand Openings by Kolbe & Kolbe, allow for ultimate light exposure inside and the ever-changing views of the lake all year round.The master suite located on the main floor is just steps to the 3,600 square foot Pennsylvania bluestone terrace and infinity pool with hot tub. Interior designer, Lynn Archibald designed the uniquely shaped pool with black tiles. Another terrace (not shown) with pergola made of Douglas fir, outdoor kitchen, gas fireplace and built-in BBQ is located off the family room.
The board and batten vaulted ceiling above the family room also proved a creative challenge for Dejong because of the home’s open plan and 8-foot peak. The perspective had to meet at exactly the correct angles with both the coffered ceiling in the kitchen and above the informal dining room area. Once again he designed and built intersecting false beams to balance the continuity of those on the ceiling at the other side of the home. “The striking spiral staircase in the foyer leading to the second floor mezzanine, in-home theatre and guest bedrooms, is another tribute to Dejong’s talents,” enthuses Archibald. “To add a Baroque touch to the solid steel spindles, he assembled 202 ‘knuckles’ at different heights, that resemble beautiful beaded bracelets made of solid nickel.“ Says Dejong, “I knew that Lawrence didn’t want a cookie cutter design for their home. He really wanted something different. What they did get was a ‘WOW’ element when you step inside the front door. That comes from the synergy of many really creative people working together on this build.”
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LOCATED IN KELOWNA, BC,THIS PRIVATE RESIDENCE TAKES SUMMER LIVING COMPLETELY OUTDOORS. WITH LUSH GARDENS, WATER FEATURE, AND VIEWS TO OKANAGAN LAKE,THE HOMEOWNERS TURNED THEIR BACK PORCH INTO A TRUE RETREAT. Requiring a solution that would provide protection from the bugs and the sun without blocking the views, they selected Phantom`s motorized screens. “The generous square footage of the back porch helps to create separate dining and sitting areas for entertaining and relaxing,” notes Ron Somers, president of Somers Screen Solutions, an authorised distributor of Phantom’s retractable screens throughout the BC Interior region. “Phantom’s screens enable them to stay on the porch even when temperature outside soars, thereby providing a cool haven that is still part of the outdoors.”
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LIVING
CELEBRATING OKANAGAN BOUNTY ONCE KNOWN FOR ITS PLENTIFUL ORCHARDS, AND NOW FOR ITS WINES, THE OKANAGAN IS FAST BECOMING KNOWN AS THE PLACE WHERE CULINARY GENIUS IS CELEBRATED YEAR ROUND. WRITTEN BY DARCY DYBO
GOLD MEDAL PLATES PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN CHAMBERS PHOTOGRAPHY
The Okanagan abounds with culinary talent that rivals the gourmet capitals of the world. You can experience this talent and the divine tastes right here in your own backyard. Top chefs, winners of the Gold Medal Plates (GoldMedalPlates.com) competitions across Canada, converged on Kelowna February 6th and 7th for the national title at the Canadian Culinary Championships. Founded in 2004, Gold Medal Plates raises funds for Canada’s high performance athletes. Since 2004 it has generated a combined net total of over $9.5 million for Canada’s Olympic athletes. Judy Burns, Chair of the Canadian Culinary Championships, has been a chair or co-chair since it’s inception. “These chefs go flat out for the competition.The pressure is intense and it shows in the final results,” says Burns and notes the Canadian Culinary Championships have sold out every year. “Our corporate tables were up this year too,” says Burns. “It’s a really cool way to bring client’s to a unique event.” The two-day event started with the Mystery Wine Pairing at the Delta Grand Okanagan Friday night. Chefs are given a mystery bottle of wine and must create a dish with local ingredients that best complements the mysterious vintage, in a set amount of time, within a set budget. The guests taste and vote and the winner is given the People’s Choice Award for the best wine and food pairing. Saturday is a full day, which starts at the Okanagan College Culinary Arts Department with the Black Box Competition. Chefs get ten minutes notice, and a black box containing a small assortment of varied foods before having to produce, and plate, a spectacular dish for the national judges. “They have to do all this in one hour,” explains Burns. “It’s like an Iron Chef type competition. Only the judges taste their creations.” The Grand Finale is Saturday night at the Delta Grand where anything goes. Chefs create their best dish for guests to sample, paired with a great wine from their regional winery partner. By evening’s end, Canada’s Champion Chef will be crowned and a victory celebration will be staged including a show produced by National Entertainment Advisor, Jim Cuddy. “We maxed out at 600 or 650 guests, due to space limitations,” explains Burns. “Besides, it is unrealistic to have the chefs serve more than that many people in a limited amount of time.”
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James Chatto is the National Culinary Advisor and Head Judge. He is also a journalist, senior editor for Food and Drink magazine and has written seven books about food, including, The Man Who Ate Toronto. When asked, “Why Kelowna?” this is his answer. “In the early years we always changed the venue for our national championship. It was an awful lot of work. Kelowna was the perfect choice, as it is easily accessed from across the country via car and plane. We were made very welcome by the community and had such a good time, so we decided to make it our permanent base and build on that from one year to the next.” “It’s fascinating to see really, really good chefs under the gun and working so hard to make delicious things for us to eat,” says Chatto. “The theatre of it is fascinating as you get to watch them exercise their abilities and talents. There’s also the party with the fantastic athletes.” Winners of the Canadian Culinary Championship have gone on to great success. “It’s a life changing experience,” says Chatto. “Our first year winner went on to open restaurants in Bejing and Hong Kong and Vancouver. When Mark St. Jacque won in 2012 he was taken over to cook in Canada House [at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics]. Last year our champion got a BMW. Whoever wins the competition gets to be a judge the next year.” For more information on athletes who attended, entertainment, suppliers, wineries, chefs, judges, and past contest information, visit GoldMedalPlates.com.
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DEVOUR KELOWNA
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You’ve got about a month to recover and then it’s time to dive in again at Devour Kelowna on March 7th 2015. This culinary showcase for social foodies was a sell-out last year, and is sure to be again this year. It’s a spirited competition with the guests doing the judging for their favourites in the categories of Best Bite, Best Pairing and Best Sip. Holly Dober is the event director for Devour Kelowna. “I started my event company – Social Magnet Productions – with the intention of focusing on Devour Kelowna. The culinary industry in the Okanagan is really growing and it is a celebration of that here in the Okanagan. We do great wine events in the Okanagan; however, Devour has its focus on the chef and our culinary culture. It’s the perfect time of year for the chefs as well, a time to shine the spotlight on a down time of year.” Basically, Devour Kelowna is a culinary stage for Kelowna’s best chefs, mixologists and purveyors of fine food and drink. The venue is the Centre for Learning at Okanagan College. There’s plenty of space, up and down, with two staircases that allow for easy flow of movement. The white walls are the perfect modern backdrop for adding the décor and feel for the event.
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“Our first year we sold out with 500 people attending,” explains Dober. “We had 50 presenters/exhibitors: 30 restaurants and 15 wineries, three distillers and two breweries. It was a good 10 - 1 ratio so people could talk to the chefs and the winemakers and distillers and brew masters. I’m going to shoot for that ratio again this year.” Last year, Devour Kelowna brought in celebrity head judge, Chef Vikram Vij. “My goal is to have a featured chef and some food writers as judges,” says Dober. “Having food writers from across Canada helps spread the word outside Kelowna and draw some attention to the culinary scene here. Having Vikram here was great, he had that expertise of judging the culinary side of it as well as being on Top Chef Canada and Dragons Den, plus he has his restaurants.” Devour Kelowna supports the Okanagan Chefs Association, one of the largest chef associations in the country, made up of Okanagan chefs, some wineries and event planners. They support young chefs that are going through training or just starting their career, as well as several other charities (OkanaganChefs.com). As Dober explains, Devour Kelowna is a social night out. “Once you walk in the door it’s time to indulge in the whole culinary experience. It’s a great opportunity for a relaxed client hosting or to show your appreciation for employees, or just a night out with friends. It really is a great social night out - it’s a culinary showcase for foodies.” Then there is the highlight of the evening… the winners. The judges choose their winners, and the guests chose theirs as well. “The people in attendance can text their choices that night and the results are tallied at the end of the night.” ENCOUNTER The sculpture, Encounter from the Encounters With Iceland exhibition, leans precariously on a base of Icelandic granite at the base of Mission Hill’s 12-storey bell tower.
Be prepared to be wowed by some of the Okanagan’s best food, wine and adult beverage creations. For more information and for tickets go to DevourKelowna.ca.
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A GARDEN OF NEW BEGINNINGS A KELOWNA COUPLE MEETS THE CHALLENGE OF TAMING A STEEP SLOPE WITHOUT LOSING THEIR MAGNIFICENT VIEW OF OKANAGAN LAKE. WRITTEN BY SUZANNE ANDERTON PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM GIBBS PHOTOGRAPHY
“After years of living in an Edmonton condominium, memories of my parents’ lush country style garden in England began to tug at my heart strings, and I yearned to find a place to get my hands into the soil.” This homeowner had no idea how quickly those words would become reality when in 2005, she decided to take a road trip to the Okanagan to see the damage a devastating forest fire had caused two years earlier in a Kelowna residential area where she had once lived. “I stumbled upon one of two lots left for sale, and marveled at the stunning southeastern vista - 180 degrees of lake and mountains. The house and garden had been completely razed by the fire, leaving the raw contours of the land exposed. It was painfully obvious that the one-third acre lot was incredibly steep, and my dream of a sprawling front lawn and bungalow-styled home could not happen in this location. Within the week I‘d abandoned the idea of a lawn and bought the lot for the view, believing that a good measure of determination would somehow create a marvelous garden there.” As a businesswoman, this savvy homeowner has an enormous reservoir of determination and she’s used to making quick decisions. By 2007, a new home was built, and landscaping started in earnest. Conquering the difficult dry and bare slopes that now grow a small terraced forest, was a task her husband was also willing to get determined about, despite the fact that he had no previous gardening experience. His good strong back was certainly a valuable commodity as the couple committed to bringing life back into the garden. Guidance from Dogwood (a well respected, local nursery) helped the couple establish the first priority: terracing the steep slope with rock walls, which created pathways and level areas for planting trees. “We wanted evergreens that would grow quickly along the sides of the house to give us privacy,” explains the man of the home, who enjoyed perusing the Dogwood Nursery’s bargain section for trees to fill in spaces between the Austrian pines and blue spruce the nursery owner recommended. The pines are now healthy specimens, about five meters tall and important elements in the canopy that creates a cool enclave cut through with winding pathways. Strategic tree placement has meant no lake views have been compromised, even though the pines are now interspersed with good-sized maples, mountain ash (sorbus), Saskatoon bushes, gleditsia, alder, spirea, lilac, and unfortunately, poplars. Five years after planting, the poplars must go due to their invasive nature and the spruce need some urgent professional pruning at
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the tops of the trees, due to damage caused by tussock moth. The landscaping has not been without its challenges, as deer regularly munch on new growth, destroying birches originally planted there, and they continue to be a menace to the numerous roses growing on the higher levels near the home. The home’s visitors arrive via a south facing steep driveway leading to the front of the house. It’s edged with a large sloping perennial bed and ends at a koi pond close to the front door. Large koi meander lazily under a net that keeps heron at bay, and the vertical sides of the pond eliminate ledges on which raccoons can get a foothold. “Until we got rid of the ledges around the pond, raccoons created mayhem, and now we never have any problems,” says one of the homeowners.
STORING DAHLIA TUBERS Left in the soil, dahlia tubers do not survive the winter in the Okanagan. Follow these steps to store your dahlias indoors until spring: »»Cut off the green growth and the last precious blooms near the time of the first frost and dig out the tubers carefully. They will be much larger than when first planted so be careful not to damage them by being too aggressive with the garden fork. »»Shake off the soil and leave the clump to dry for a day or so in a protected area. »»When the clump is dry, place in a cardboard box with a light cover of peat moss (wrapping loosely in newspaper also works). »»Store the box in a garage or basement where there is no threat of freezing or overheating. Do not enclose the tubers in plastic, as this will cause rotting. »»Uncover in the spring and divide the clump by pulling apart into smaller clumps or use a sharp knife to do so. Remove any decayed areas. »»Plant in the garden once the danger of frost is past, or pot up early in the season, place in a sunny indoor spot for later transfer to the garden.
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“The lake view is constantly changing and I want the garden to be like that too,” says the lady of the property, who starts the season with masses of bulbs, aubretia, rock cress, periwinkle, lilacs, primula, irises, candytuft, peonies, snow-insummer, and fragrant dianthus followed by roses, hydrangeas, spirea, clematis, Russian sage, gaura, huchera, just to name a few. In 2013, dahlias were given a trial run and put on such a good show in a sunny spot near the house, that the task of storing the tubers indoors over the winter seemed a small price to pay for the glory of the late summer bloom (see side bar for notes on winter storage). A favourite shrub at the entrance to the driveway is what the homeowners fondly refer to as the Molly Bush. Their spaniel Molly was buried there, trading a sad loss for a new joy in the form of large white heads of Hydrangea Annabelle. There’s no doubt that these homeownrs have achieved the English country garden atmosphere in the front of the home where the riot of colour and texture gives way to steep rock steps down both sides of the house through a cooler enclave of hostas and ferns nestled under pines and columnar hornbeams. A compliment of pink tournament of rose - rose bushes now tall enough to provide their own form of privacy, grace the eastern border. If one dares risk raising the eyes from the rock steps for a moment, a cascade of annuals drips from enormous hanging baskets will come into view. Colour from a balcony perch high above is a surprise, but allow only a moment of inattention! The rock steps require careful negotiation if the goal is a descent into the forest at the rear of the house and further down into a fenced vegetable garden which was a new venture in 2013, and one that required more time than the couple had planned on. Squash and zucchini ran rife, and vegetables sometimes ripened before there was time to use them. “There’s always next year I’m told,” laughs the homeowner. The sense that the garden is as changing as the lake, provides the couple with renewed energy for each project they tackle. They’re not afraid to make mistakes and laugh when they do, for they’ve learned a lesson each time, and are never afraid to admit that making a garden is not about making a conquest of their difficult terrain, but about having fun with plants and sharing that joy with others. A large crowd of ticket buyers did just that on the 2012 Kelowna Flower Power
Garden Tour. This year, the 18th annual Flower Power tour is set to take place on Saturday, June 13th 2015. A self-guided tour of award-winning private gardens big and small, bright and beautiful, from colourful blooms to farm fresh produce. Funds raised from the event support local gardening initiatives including: Growing Chefs - a classroom gardening and cooking program in elementary schools, and Central Okanagan Community Gardens. Get all the dirt at FlowerPowerYLW.ca or contact MacMillan Events at 250.764.4803.
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A R T I S A N FA I R S H O PA R A M A S P R I N G M A R K E T An eclectic mix of over 200 artisans, crafters and small businesses can be found at the Shoparama Spring Market. With entertainment, goodies, prizes and food, there is something for everyone! The annual market takes place March 28th and 29th in Vernon at the Vernon Recreation Centre and is sure to have you leaving with bags of goodies.
N E W S E L E C T B U I L D E R AT W I L D E N C H AT H A M H O M E S This spring, Wilden will have 4 select builders on the team, with Chatham Homes being the latest addition. Chatham Homes, with their extensive background and long reputation for building exceptional homes in the Okanagan, seemed the perfect fit for Wilden, which has high expectations in standards of quality and customer service.The Chatham showhome will complete the Wilden Sky-Parade and add some fresh design ideas and architecture.The new showhome is expected to open its doors to visitors by September 2015. ChathamHomesLtd.ca, Wilden.ca
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HOME IS A STONE’S THROW AWAY Only 16 minutes from Kelowna Airport or 25 minutes from downtown and you’re home. To views that last forever. But don’t wait – Phase 3 is now selling with lakeview homesites starting in the low $200s.
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NAUTICA VISTA SWELLS AT 7,400 SQUARE FEET, WITH FIVE BEDROOMS, FIVE-AND-A-HALF BATHROOMS AND AN $8 MILLION DOLLAR PRICE TAG PRE-AUCTION, THERE’S NO DENYING NAUTICA VISTA WAS ALWAYS EXQUISITE. WRITTEN BY JENNIFER SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN TALBOT PHOTOGRAPHY
Nestled at the top of Kelowna’s exclusive Sheerwater development, shouldering Knox Mountain Park, the stone, wood and glass masterpiece was a real estate enigma from the outset, a near impossible combination of hillside views and lakefront vistas with boat access and a 10-minute drive downtown. And yet, when the lucky owners snapped it up from Luxury Auction House, which purpose-built the home to be sold on the auction block, they set the bar even higher, asking the original builder to execute an addition and renovation to accommodate more privacy. “The owners do a lot of travelling with family and friends, and they wanted to have a space for themselves,” explains builder Scott Ross, of Timberhaven Homes. Ross joined forces with Calgary-based architect Michael Shugarman and, together, they executed a complicated renovation to add a third floor to the house without altering the look or feel of the home. The task meant peeling off the roof, adding new floor joists and opening up the main floor as structural supports were added to buoy the new sixth bedroom, workout space, sitting room and two ensuite baths. Accent Custom Furniture, in West Kelowna, milled a 500-pound, rounded panel door to separate the small sitting room from the sleeping area in this new thirdfloor bedroom, and a power-actioned, curved glass door echoed the design element in the gym, creating a distinct, open-concept space where the homeowners can get away from the bustle of a busy life. This is a home where luxury is the bottom line. On the ground floor, it boasts its own wine cave, carved into natural rock, and the renovation allowed for a venetian plaster finish to be added on the second and third-floor walls for a European flair. Added to the infinity pool and private pool house, it is certainly a structure worthy of its prime location and a bit of a dream-build for the team executing the job. “The only requirement was we had to keep to a tight schedule. We started on December 17th and we were finished on June 28th. It was a really fun project,” Ross explains. No expense was spared to ensure the home met the bar.
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BEFORE & AFTER ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT: Under the dim light of a warm summer evening, the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive amount of window reveals what a shining jewel it is in its exclusive neighbourhood.
BEFORE & AFTER ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT: Replacing the rooftop patios with a heavily window-laden third floor, the focus is on the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s front row seat to the most sought after view in the Okanagan remains.
H I S & H E R D R E S S I N G RO O M ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT: Both ensuite bathrooms feature expansive sitting, changing and wardrobe areas, a private space to prepare for and end the day. With subtle leather-finished travertine tiles, large windows and glass enclosures, the focus is on the beauty beyond the walls, rather than glitz in the room.
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Shugarman hand-selected all stone imported from Europe, including the onyx for the stone-panelled walls of the new lady’s master bath. Each panel was mapped, cut and carefully book-matched for installation so the veins of the stone flow seamlessly from panel to panel. Paired with a leather-finished travertine tile and a glass room for the toilet, it is a bright, inviting space to fully prepare for the day in, with shower and bath options, a wardrobe and vanity.
MASTER SUITE BELOW: The new master suite adds a sixth bedroom to the home, though it feels more like a small apartment, with its own private sitting room. HIS & HER ENSUITE SHOWERS BOTTOM LEFT & RIGHT: Among the more impressive features of the new floor is the stone work in both bathrooms. Granite in ‘his’, onyx in ‘hers’ and both cut, matched and carefully mounted to ensure the vein of the rock remains seamless from panel to panel..
In ‘his’ bathroom, black granite adds a touch of class to a very functional space, where the man of the house can check his calendar at a built-in desk before showering and dressing for the day. “The purpose of the reno was never to change the look of the house, but just to add to it,” says Ross, noting it took considerable creativity as the original architect’s designs were altered extensively during construction. Very little was added to the main floor, save a new big-screen television on the stone-column fireplace and the wall finish, so the focus could remain on getting the details right upstairs. Designed to replace a 400-square foot glass room and rooftop patios, the third floor offers generous slices of outdoor space, such that a breather from a tough workout can still include fresh air on the patio and time to enjoy the view on a new floor that looks and feels completely organic to the original build.
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MASTER SUITE LEFT: The master suite is enclosed by a 10-foot tall, curved sliding door to separate leisure time and sleep, if necessary. G R E AT R O O M BELOW: A new widescreen television was mounted on the stone-column fireplace and the walls given a Venetian plaster treatment on the main floor. HOME GYM BOTTOM: The home-gym is finished with a power-actioned, curved glass door and provides ample space for a workout, while leaving a small portion of patio from the original design intact.
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ABBOTT STREET CONTEMPORARY THIS ABBOTT STREET REMODEL TAKES OKANAGAN LIVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.
Having a house on Okanagan Lake is one thing, turning that house into a well designed and welcoming home that gets the most out of the Okanagan lifestyle is another. After enjoying three summers in their lakefront home, the owners decided it was time to truly make it their own. They enlisted architect Mark Tremmel of Tremmel Design Group in Colorado, Kelowna designer, Nicole Begrand Fast of Begrand Fast Design Inc., and contractor Jason Brears of Heirloom Homes. Nicole Begrand Fast explains the owners’ vision. “The existing house was on the contemporary side and they wanted to take all of that to a different level of finish and detail, as well as add the additional garages and guest suites. There were lots of Skype and site meetings and the team brought all their strengths to the table. This really shows in the house. “People often comment on my contemporary design style, while being very cleanlined and modern, my design aesthetic is always warm and inviting,” says Begrand Fast. “That is certainly the case with this home.” One look at this home and you can tell it’s all about the details. “As you come up the 100 foot driveway, the first thing you notice is a 50-year-old apricot tree,” Begrand Fast points out. “It’s a focal point of the front yard. Then the exposed aggregate driveway blends into flagstone walkways leading to the courtyard. Troughs were created in the flagstone for planting grasses and bamboo.” The wood finish chosen for the home is batu, also known as Brazillian walnut. This beautiful wood was used on the street side of the home and carried through to the courtyard and the lakeside covered patio.
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Aluminum and frosted glass garage doors kept things very airy and modern and create a warm inviting look at night. The breezeway side of the garages are clear glass, allowing plenty of natural light into the space. The owner, a car aficionado who races, had a lift installed into one of the garages. As you enter into the home your first impression is one of openness. The grand foyer encompasses the second level, which allows light to pour through the two-story windows. The open floor plan gives a full lake view from the moment you step into the home. Two focal points of the home are the wine room, which is incorporated into the design of the dining area, and the stone fireplace. “The stunning fireplace stone in the living room is original,” says Begrand Fast. “A custom millwork piece was added to the right and the fireplace was refaced with a stainless steel surround.” The homeowners love to cook and entertain so the kitchen was designed with that in mind. From the pass through window to the full outdoor kitchen with outdoor entertaining area, this home was built for Okanagan sunshine, lazy days by the lake and welcoming friends and family to share it all.
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F RO N T E X T E R I O R TOP (OPPOSITE PAGE): You are greeted at the front entrance to the home with the sight of a beautiful 50-year-old apricot tree. It was kept to create a natural focal point for the front of the home, which is set back approximately 25 metres from the road. G R E AT R O O M TOP & OPPOSITE PAGE: Teal and lavender colours were pulled in as accent colours throughout the home, as seen here with the Jonathan Adler benches and the Designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild sofa cushions.The Minotti swivel chairs finish the room.The Katmandu carpet has flecks of purple, teal and grey to pull the room together. A thick grape vine branch was placed on the table as an accent piece. KITCHEN LEFT: The kitchen has a pass-through window that connects to the outdoor kitchen for ease when entertaining, or to just expand the functionality of the room. Appliances include a built-in espresso machine, double stainless steel fridge, two wall ovens with an induction cooktop in between a dishwasher and a customized end on the island to hold serving trays and other entertaining paraphernalia.
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MASTER SUITE TOP & ABOVE RIGHT: The curve feature of the ceiling was part of the original house that the owners wanted to keep.The bedding is all Eileen Fisher. The glass doors lead out to a private patio with an outdoor fireplace for complete emersion into the Okanagan summer experience. The bathing area floors and the shower walls were created using porcelain tile from Roberto Cavalli. The oversize tiles give a dramatic yet calming effect to the space. GUEST SUITE ABOVE LEFT: The two-bedroom guest suite is located above both garages and has its own private deck. OUTDOOR LIVING RIGHT: The covered seated dining area and outdoor kitchen to the right is located below the master suiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s private deck. This photo was taken from the outdoor fireplace and looks onto the hot tub and the warm, inviting interior beyond. The original flagstone was kept and matched in the front breezeway. The ceiling of the covered patio was created with batu wood.
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Inspired by the quaint streets of Europe, Kensington Terrace is a nostalgic replica of European style row homes. Not the standard townhouse that we’re used to, these three-storey, vertical row homes were designed with Steve and Karen Hyndman’s vision for a truly unique European style home in downtown Kelowna. Not a stranger to property development, the Hyndmans (who have partnered in developing properties like The Madison and Southpoint Homes) lead this project from its breaking ground in October 2013, to its completion in August 2014. Kensington Terrace is the first and only of its kind located in Kelowna’s downtown core. The development boasts an exterior modeled after the streets of Paris, with private entrances nestled in each unit’s alcove, street facing windows and faux stone stucco. Designed for the empty nester who doesn’t necessarily want their downsize to be small, Kensington Terrace has an exclusive 8 private units, in two different floor plans. Each unit is privileged with its own private rooftop terrace to take in the breathtaking mountain views and the active city scene of Kelowna’s downtown. Within walking distance to any of downtown’s major amenities, this development is the crown jewel for the empty nester looking for a small home with large presence.
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RO O F TO P T E R R AC E ABOVE: Living year round on your private rooftop terrace is a piece of cake. Each unit is privileged with its own rooftop terrace, complete with a retractable trellis, Trex wood decking and equipped with connections for a hot tub, sink, gas barbeque and radiant heating for combined seasonal comforts. D I N I N G RO O M RIGHT: Designed adjacent the kitchen, the dining area is accented by a lovely modern chandelier.The placement allows for an open entertaining area between the kitchen, dining and living room. L I V I N G RO O M TOP (OPPOSITE PAGE): The gas fireplace, built-in alcoves and street front windows add a world of charm to this dapper room. Roomy enough for a full set of sofas, yet cozy for an intimate evening at home. KITCHEN RIGHT (OPPOSITE PAGE): A combination of contemporary and modern European design, the kitchen boasts carefully selected quartz countertops with flecks of silver, a stunning mosaic backsplash and maple shaker style wood cabinetry in crisp white to blend into the ceiling for a uniform feel. Stainless steel appliances add a final touch to the tone of the kitchen.
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BELOW: Located on the second level, the master suite delights with the nostalgic feel from the lights of the street below. Beautiful windows placed in sequence, balance the feel of this simple, yet charming room.The space is completed with two uncompromising walk-in closets, and a contemporary shaded chandelier to finish off the room.
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BEVERLY HILLS ESTATE A COUPLE RELOCATING FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOUND THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF OUTDOOR LIVING AND COZY RUSTIC CHARM WHEN THEY TOOK A CHANCE AND BUILT A HOME IN VERNON’S BEVERLY HILLS ESTATES SUBURB. WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO PHOTOGRAPHY BY COLIN JEWALL PHOTO STUDIOS INC.
Chuck and Trish Gabruck wanted to build a custom home close to a lake, near the mountains and with a great climate. They decided on Vernon and found designer Graham Townley of Hillside Design and Drafting Inc., who recommended they contact Donovan and Leann Imbeau of Woodstyle Homes. “Donovan showed us some homes in Beverly Hills Estates and we really like them so we chose him,” says Chuck Gabruck. “It was mostly Trish that designed the home. She came up with the colours, the wood and the styles; then Graham incorporated it into the final design. It was a combination of all the things we liked about homes we’d lived in.” “We move around a lot,” says Trish Gabruck, “and we really wanted somewhere warm to live. We ski in the winter and the summers here are so beautiful. We also wanted real wood fireplaces, because electric or gas just don’t compare to a wood fire. It’s rustic and gives a bit of a cabin feel.” The biggest challenge they faced was building their dream home while they were in Ontario. Chuck credits Donovan with the relative ease of the build. “The owners came out three or four times over the course of the build,” says Donovan Imbeau. “They met with the various trades, got their ideas and then corresponded via email and photos. They made their choices in batches, and we’d set up appointments for them to make the best use of their time while they were here.” In some instances, materials for the build could not be found in BC. Owner, Trish, faced quite a challenge in finding the limestone she wanted. “I first spotted it in a magazine, then found out where it came from and then had samples shipped to the build site,” she explains. “Then we tried different colour combinations. It took a few tries, but we got what we wanted.”
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The outdoor natural gas fire pit was created by carving out one large rock. The fire pit area floor was crafted with unique paving stones to match the tones in the rock fire pit.
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Once the limestone was acquired, it was time to build the fireplaces. “With wood burning fireplaces you need a certain size of venting,” explains Donovan. “The vent pipe dictated where we could put the fireplaces. If there was a truss in the way, we had to bump the fireplace into the room a little more. Both fireplaces stack on top of each other, so venting has to then get offset and run beside the fireplace upstairs to get out through the roof chimney.” Patience paid off and in the end, the home was perfect, with a few added pluses. “Paradise Kitchens and Woodwork did an absolutely fantastic job,” says Trish. “We couldn’t find a hood fan we liked so they created one, out of wood, above the stove. It’s beautiful!” When it came to the exterior of the home,” says Chuck, “we couldn’t be more pleased. Jeff Homer of Blue Haven Pool and Spa Ltd., and Michael Jodoin of Chinook Landscapes Ltd., brought the whole look together for us.” In the end, the Gabrucks created a house that was exactly what they wanted – a warm and inviting home to enjoy for years to come.
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TOP: The wood for this gorgeous island is stained maple.The brick wall in the kitchen area is the same limestone as on the fireplace, brought in from Ontario. Top-lit cabinets have pot lights on a separate switch to create warmth to the room even on the coldest days.The backsplash behind the Thermadore stove was created with travertine.The ovens and refrigerator are Kitchen Aid.
ABOVE: The great room on the top floor is open to the 10 by 10-foot dining room. All rooms have a full or partial view of Okanagan Lake.The ceiling in this room is coffered to add another dimension to the space.The owners decided to do something different to define and open up the room, giving it a more spacious and grandiose feeling.
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MASTER SUITE ABOVE LEFT & RIGHT: The master suite was created to include an open concept master bath with an enclosed glass shower that looks out over Okanagan Lake. Two rain showerheads, and a Koehler tub create a spa-like feel.Trish the owner says, “I had to lay in a lot of tubs before we picked this one – it’s all about comfort” F A M I LY R O O M & B A R LEFT: The family room on the lower level is truly a family favourite.The bar has granite countertops and cabinetry on both sides of the bar.The ones facing out are 6 – 8 inches deep.The countertop was made wider than normal for extra space when entertaining. OUTDOOR LIVING BELOW: Paving stones make up the deck surrounding the backyard pool.The kidney shaped pool is 39 feet long, with steps on each side that go down to a depth of about three feet, to a six-foot depth in the middle.
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DANIELLE HARSHENIN THERE ARE TWO SOLID TRUTHS ABOUT DANIELLE HARSHENIN; SHE’S NOT SHY, AND SHE DOESN’T SHY AWAY FROM TRYING NEW THINGS WRITTEN BY DARCY NYBO
This contemporary abstract artist is a bona fide, born and raised Kelowna gal. She lives in Lake Country with her two children, now 7 and 4 years old. As she tells it, she was always a little artistic, but it was during her first pregnancy that she decided to pick up her long abandoned brushes. “I was pretty young when I had my son,” she explains, “and I made a choice to stay at home and be with him.” When asked how those first paintings turned out, she doesn’t mince words. “My first paintings were crap,” she laughs. “They were flat and boring. I tried to do detailed stuff, but I lost interest right away. Then I started making more textured stuff with less detail.” Her family supported her endeavour and she applied to ArtWalk 2007. “I was accepted,” she says, “and I sold two paintings, Chances and Elements, for about $500 each. It was the motivation I needed to get going and paint more and try new things.”
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Several art walks and a few Kelowna and Lake Country shows later, Danielle’s art is in demand. Most of her clients come from word of mouth, the rest from looking on her website. When a client wants a painting commissioned, Danielle is up for the challenge, even if that means creating something for a home she’s never seen. “If a client is here in the Okanagan, they invite me over to see the space. If they are too far away to visit, like Vancouver or Calgary, I can Skype with them. I get them to walk around the house with their laptop or smart phone and show me the space where the art will go.” Size is not an issue either. “My largest pieces are actually accent walls in people’s homes, and the smallest pieces are about 10 by 10 inches. Danielle gets her inspiration from pretty much everything. “I like to follow home décor trends and sometimes it’s just things I see in nature. There’s a spot between Vernon and Lake Country where they blasted out the road and the rock is just amazing. My painting, 55 Carts, was inspired by that rock.” She’s quite resourceful when it comes to finding items to work into her paintings. “I had a bunch of spray paint, which is an oil based product, and some left over house paints and then I built up texture with acrylic mediums. I ripped up an old Russian book and incorporated the lettering in there as well.”
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Her recent works are highly creative and miles away from her 2007 paintings. “A lot of my recent inspiration has come from maps, road lines, license plates, postal codes, post mail and military influence. I’m into bar codes and skulls and mug shot type paintings now.” Anything Danielle’s created in the past year can be printed out for a minimal cost. “I print on any type of paper from photo paper to bamboo, or metallic or canvas. I want to make my art affordable for everyone.” Finding time to paint can be a challenge for the young mother of two. “I stopped painting last year and I noticed my moods becoming more negative. I needed the creative outlet. Now I paint when the kids are out of the house or asleep. I’ll always keep painting. It would be great to have my own studio gallery one day.” Until that day, you can visit Danielle’s artwork online at DanielleHarshenin.ca
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EXCEPTIONAL LAKESHORE ACREAGE 2211 CAMPBELL ROAD, WEST KELOWNA BC | MLS 10092912 | $8,900,000 WATERFRONT in one of West Kelowna’s premiere areas. One of the Okanagan’s exceptional lakeshore acreages, ideally located just a five minute drive to either downtown Kelowna or West Kelowna. 14.58 acres and over 1,000 feet of pristine waterfront with stunning city, lake and mountain views and a gentle rolling slope to the water’s edge. Situated in the beautiful Casa Loma neighbourhood, which looks across Lake Okanagan to Kelowna. Property is zoned A1 with the portion between Campbell Road and the lake in the ALR. The ALR portion of the land is rated Class 1 by the Grape Atlas, making it ideal for the creation of a waterfront estate winery / vineyard. Also an excellent property for private residence(s) or future development. Rare opportunity! Commercial marina and development concept is currently before District of West Kelowna council.
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WHITE SPIRIT LODGE 525 FEATHERTOP WAY, BIG WHITE, BC | PRICE UPON REQUEST The majestic crown jewel of the Okanagan’s Big White Ski Resort with 10,000 square feet of luxury living space hand crafted by Pioneer Log Homes. The White Spirit lodge was designed around massive cedar logs rescued and salvaged from storms, oceans, and fires. Each log was hand scribed to reveal the true beauty and eternal history of the tree. Then, each log was carefully selected and placed throughout the home and enhanced with up-lighting to showcase its timeless beauty. With a castle appearance in mind, gray rundle stones were selected to give texture and strength for the mountainous feel. The heart of this home was created to enable conversation to easily flow and allow a view-orientated design to accentuate the consistent seamless connection with Mother Nature. With views of the towering triple sided old world stone fireplace, grand entry, colossal great room, and built-in wine bar, entertaining is a delight. Although the home is extreme in size, each area offers a tranquil experience to reflect with the connection of uniting the two natural environments, the home and nature, to become one.
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LAKEVIEW DEVELOPMENT SITE
NICOLA LAKE CUSTOM
3250 HIGHWAY 97, WEST KELOWNA BC | PRICE UPON REQUEST
6404 MONCK PARK ROAD, MERRITT BC | $2,595,000 | MLS 10084726
Acres with panoramic lake views. Residential Development,Vineyard, Affordable housing, tons of options.
Waterfront oasis perched on the sunny side of Nicola Lake. This 6,000 Sf., 4-bed, 5-bath home features open concept design, gourmet kitchen, 2 luxurious master suites, theatre room and a huge sundeck featuring a 65-ft. infinity pool. With close proximity to Vancouver, Kelowna and Kamloops, this represents a recreational jewel to be enjoyed for generations.
CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN LUXURY
HARVARD HILLTOP ESTATE
1143 PARKBLUFF LANE, KELOWNA BC | $2,290,000
2575 HARVARD ROAD, KELOWNA BC | PRICE UPON REQUEST
Perched above Kelowna and close to all amenities, sits this contemporary masterpiece. With unobstructed lake and city views, this 6-bed, 5-bath, 5,630 Sf. home has a grand front entrance with 8-ft. stainless steel door, Italian cabinetry, Blue Pearl granite, Torly leather floors, home automation, geothermal heating/cooling, 3-car heated garage and salt water pool. Significant exterior and landscaping upgrades are included and scheduled for spring.
This 4.9-acre private estate offers stunning views, two residences, and a creek flowing through the property, with room for a pool. The main home boasts 4 beds, 3.5 baths in 4,671 Sf. of deluxe living space. The second home is 2,400 Sf. with 2 beds, 2.5 baths, in-floor heating, furnace and fireplace, black walnut hardwood and more.
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COLDSTREAM EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
CENTRAL LAKESHORE LIVING
10501 COLDSTREAM CREEK ROAD, COLDSTREAM BC | $2,095,000
5-3300 WATT ROAD, KELOWNA BC | $1,895,000 | MLS 10090288
Nestled among green hay fields and beautiful mature landscape, this completely renovated 4-bed, 3-bath luxury rancher sits on 15 stunning acres. This equestrian property features pristine corrals with shelter, beautiful sand arena, large tack room, 6-bay storage shop, fenced dog run, playhouse, heated saltwater pool and yearround creek.
REDUCED. Lakeshore living in the heart of Kelowna! This updated 3-bed, 3-bath 2,746 Sf. home with boatlift, Sea-Doo lift and pool features granite countertops and natural slate floors along side Brazilian Cherry Hardwood. The master suite offers breathtaking lake views complimented by a large ensuite with steam shower and large walk-in closet.
PEACHLAND ESTATE
OSOYOOS MOUNTAIN ESTATE
6358 POWELL ROAD, PEACHLAND BC | $1,749,000 | MLS 10089884
131 FALCON PLACE, OSOYOOS BC | $1,450,000 | MLS 10078510
This conveniently located 9.2-acre property offers the ultimate in privacy, 180º lake views, pool with spacious deck, including detached fitness studio and covered pool bar. The completely renovated home boasts luxurious finishings. The NEW 5-car detached, radiant-heated garage includes a 1,600 Sf., partially finished space on the upper level.
Escape to serenity with this stunning timberframe retreat on 3 acres, perched above Osoyoos. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece boasts nearly 5,000 Sf. of beautiful open living space with 4 beds and 5 baths. Entertain friends in the spacious gourmet kitchen overlooking panoramic views of Lake Osoyoos and the scenic valley, while only 12 minutes from downtown.
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SAVANNA RANCH WITH AIRSTRIP
MCKINLEY HILLSIDE VIEW HOME
48 SAVANNA ROAD, SUMMERLAND BC | $1,395,000 | MLS 152763
2355 ARTHUR COURT, KELOWNA BC | $1,345,000 | MLS 10081796
Wide open valley views and starlit nights, this 160 acre Okanagan ranch offers optional lifestyles from equestrian pursuits to aviation opportunities. Privately and quietly located in Meadow Valley, yet close to Summerland, this is truly an escape from the “hustle and bustle” of everyday life. This property is well suited for running cattle or horses and has a private air strip.
Wake up to a spectacular lake view in this contemporary styled home in prestigious McKinley Landing. Located in the heart of the Okanagan, minutes from wineries, golf courses and city life, this 3-bed, 3-bath home is beautifully equipped with all the bells and whistles, including a detached double garage perfect for your RV.
INDIAN ROCK RETREAT 6863/6869 INDIAN ROCK ROAD, NARAMATA BC | PRICE UPON REQUEST A spectacular lakeshore property on the shores of North Naramata with a 1,060 Sf. 2-bed, 1-bath cottage. The property boasts 80 ft. of waterfront and easy access to the lake, where you can enjoy your private dock and boat lift. Purchase the adjoining lot to the north as a complete package and add another 76 ft. of lakeshore.
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PREDATOR RIDGE CUSTOM 446 TYLER PLACE,VERNON BC | PRICE UPON REQUEST Okanagan Resort living at its finest. Enjoy golf, tennis, cycling, hiking and the world class Sparkling Hill resort within walking distance from your front step. This custom timberframe home has 3-bed, 2.5-bath, gourmet kitchen, cherry floors, vaulted ceilings, 3-car garage and huge deck with west facing views.
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SHALERIDGE VIEW HOME
EDGEWATER CONTEMPORARY
1792 SHALERIDGE PLACE, WEST KELOWNA BC | $985,000
7226 EDGEWATER PLACE, COLDSTREAM BC | $979,900
With spectacular views of Kal Lake, this bright home offers contemporary elegance at its finest. With 3-bed and 4-bath, custom Cantu kitchen cabinets, Ceasarstone countertops, Nanno doors, salt water pool, and too many luxurious finishings to list, it must be seen to be truly appreciated.
With spectacular views of Kal Lake, this bright home offers contemporary elegance at its finest. With 3-bed and 4-bath, custom Cantu kitchen cabinets, Ceasarstone countertops, Nanno doors, salt water pool, and too many luxurious finishings to list, it must be seen to be truly appreciated.
SKYLANDS CUSTOM
792 HIGHPOINTE PLACE
159 SKYLAND DRIVE, KELOWNA BC | $989,900 | MLS 10092640
792 HIGHPOINTE PLACE, KELOWNA BC | $963,000 | MLS 10087204
Located in Wilden’s Skylands, this stunning 5-bed plus den, 5.5-bath, warm contemporary home features beautiful views, soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and a linear fireplace that compliments the open concept living and gourmet kitchen. The home includes a self-contained in-law suite with full kitchen and private laundry, geothermal and plenty of outdoor entertaining space.
This lot contains one of the largest building envelopes in the prestigious gated community of Highpointe. With spectacular 270º panoramic views of Kelowna and Okanagan Lake, it doesn’t get any better than this! Only a 10 minute drive to downtown Kelowna including Waterfront Park and the NEW Kelowna Yacht Club.
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BREDON HILL ESTATE
THE ROSEDALE
12405 REYNOLDS AVENUE, SUMMERLAND BC | $950,000 | MLS 10090677
980 HEWETSON COURT, KELOWNA BC | $928,900 | MLS 10087474
Design-built in 1907 by famed architect Samuel Maclure, this 0.82-acre property is located on top of Rainbow Hill, overlooking scenic mountains, orchards and vineyards. At over 3,670 Sf., this timeless gem features original tin ceilings, old growth fir doors and leaded glass windows, and is situated on a private lot complete with picturesque circular drive.
Upper Mission view home by award-winning Bellamy Homes. With no expense spared in the finishing, this 3,400 Sf. 3-bed, 2.5-bath home offers many upgrades. The open plan boasts bright panoramic lake views with maple hardwood flooring and cabinetry, spacious granite island and walk-in pantry. Low-maintenance yard with room for a pool.
OSOYOOS VIEW PROPERTY
LAKESTONE CONTEMPORARY
21038 ALKALI ROAD, OSOYOOS BC | PRICE UPON REQUEST
1665 TRAVERTINE DRIVE, LAKE COUNTRY BC | $834,900 | MLS 10089060
This 3 bed 4 bath, 5,000 Sf. home overlooks Osoyoos Lake and beautiful Mt. Baldy. Nestled on a private 4.9 acres this home is custom built to entertain with an open concept kitchen, swimming pool and Geothermal cooling/heating system. A car collector’s dream with a 5-car detached garage and a 1,600 Sf. shop with hoist.
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A stunning contemporary creation at Lakestone by award-winning Bellamy Homes. Choose your finishings for this NEW 3-bed, 3-bath custom home, including 750 Sf. of covered outdoor living, roughed-in elevator and triple car garage. Only ten minutes from Kelowna Airport on the shores of Lake Okanagan, you will enjoy 25 km. of walking trails, $3.5 million waterfront Lake Club, fitness centre, and pool.
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WILDEN’S LOST CREEK
772 HIGHOINTE PLACE, KELOWNA BC | $779,000 | MLS 10088874
236 LOST CREEK COURT, KELOWNA BC | $679,000 | MLS 10090228
Spectacular view lot in Kelowna’s prestigious Highpointe community. Work together with Highpointe’s preferred builder, Sierra West Homes to design a home plan that suits your every need. Through experience and the highest commitment to design, innovation and craftsmanship, Sierra West is able to transform an idea into a luxurious, elegant and truly unique home.
Brand NEW home on a cul-de-sac in Wilden’s sought after Lost Creek neighbourhood. With 2,100 Sf. of elegantly finished living space on two levels, plus an additional 1,523 Sf. unfinished basement (with suite potential), this home offers plenty of space and options. The home boasts high-end finishings, an open floor plan and private backyard. Price does not include GST.
DREAM HOME SITE AT FALCON PLACE
TERRAVITA
135 FALCON PLACE, OSOYOOS BC | $379,900 | MLS 10084246
304-2780 AUBURN RD, WEST KELOWNA BC | $259,900 | MLS 10083776
Build your dream home and enjoy the spectacular view of Osoyoos Lake from one of the best lots in Osoyoos Mountain Estates. This lot is 3.11 acres and located in the prestigious Falcon Place neighborhood, which is known to showcase some of the most beautiful homes in Osoyoos.
Like brand new, this 1-bed plus den, 1-bath condo offers beautiful finishings that include hand-scraped maple floors, maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, vaulted ceilings, heated tile floors in ensuite with under cabinetry lighting, central air and much more. Golfers will enjoy the private Terravita putting green.
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ON TREND B OTA N I CA L INSPIRED PILLOW COVERS Eclectic and fresh this assortment of cushions adds every bit of garden romance into any home, with a refreshing palette of colours and textures. PotteryBarn.com
TEXTURED RUGS These spring rugs from West Elm feature subtle pastel hints for a subdued feeling. Layer textured rugs with other lightly patterned floor coverings for a beautiful eclectic feel. WestElm.ca
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LUSTRE GLASS LAMPS Give your space an airy and fresh feel with these elegant lamps with linen shades. With industrial-inspired bases, like pendants, jug, teardrop and candlestick, these add the little extra something to a lonely console or side table. PotteryBarn.com
ASSORTED CANDLELIGHT Think pillars, votives, hurricanes and lanterns. Foreshadowing the long candlelit summer evenings ahead, this assortment of glowing decadence adds warmth and a gentle ambiance to any room. PotteryBarn.com
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GEODE BOOKENDS These exquisite bookends act as art in addition to serving their utilitarian purpose. Create a rich display with these natural wonders by adding them in tiers or use them to delicately hug books. PotteryBarn.com
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Spring has us continuing our love of blue hues with these layering rugs. The Grecian inspired blues and ivories work well as solo pieces, or beautifully in layers. PotteryBarn.com PotteryBarn.com
Balance is a Natural State of Mind.
Find the space and time to just breath. The world keeps getting busier. Enjoying the peace and serenity of nature is the answer to the challenges of modern life. There are not many places where you can revel in nature‘s beauty every day without a time-consuming commute. But Wilden is such a place: the largest master-planned community between Vancouver and Calgary has dedicated over half of its 2,000 acres to natural parks and wildlife. New single family and townhome neighbourhoods are coming in 2015. Lots to explore: www.wilden.ca
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