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My first editor’s letter appeared in our September/October 2006 issue, making this iteration my 73rd go it at. One would think that practice makes perfect (or at least easier), yet I continue to find that the words that appear on this page each issue are quite often the hardest for me to compose. Part of the problem is that I know a little about a lot, which makes me an expert on nothing. And, like everyone else, I have plenty of opinions, but most of the time (seemingly unlike everyone else these days), I prefer to keep them to myself. So, from the outset, I have used this page to highlight and celebrate those things in life that are nearest and dearest to my heart, which have ranged from childhood memories to my more recent misadventures. In my letter 11 years ago, I wrote about the end of an era: my daughter outgrowing the Baby Jogger that had allowed us to run thousands of miles together from the time she was a few weeks old until just before she started kindergarten. It read: "We ran together at breakneck speed when a wrong turn led to a seedy area in Portland, OR, and leisurely ambled along quiet country roads closer to home. We left our impression in the sandy shoreline at sunrise and sunset on both coasts. We grew closer while running far‌Through it all, I loved the special time we shared, and I hoped she too would grow to love running as much as I do.� Re-reading it now, the last sentence in particular made me laugh out loud, as my daughter loathes running as much as I continue to love it. While my dreams of her being a runner never came to fruition, I am elated by the fact that our bond remains strong. After being retired in 2006 and collecting cobwebs in the garage for more than a decade, I am happy to report that the Baby Jogger is bringing us together once again, this time allowing us to take our one-eyed geriatric pug for walks around the neighborhood. Wishing you an abundance of health, happiness and prosperity in the new year.
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ZEN AND SENSIBILITIES Interior designer Isabel Ladd creates an oasis of tranquility for a busy young family Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung When meeting with potential new clients for the first time, interior designer Isabel Ladd assays them as much as they are evaluating her. “I want awesome people around me,” she explained. Introduced through mutual friends, she instantly hit it off with a young couple who recently relocated from New York City to the Lexington area. Busy professionals with young children, the homeowners wanted their home to serve as an oasis of calm; no small task given Ladd’s proclivity for color and pattern. “Personally, I like
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print-on-print-on-print and zingy colors,” she said. Adding to the challenge was the home’s existing rustic palette of yellow, burgundy and green. What made the assignment easier was the clients’ complete faith in Ladd’s vision. “We like and respect one another and work together well, and [the homeowners] didn’t try to stifle my creativity,” she added. Ladd led off by painting the walls throughout in subtly varying shades of grey and blue, and then building visual interest by layering patterns and textures in similarly restrained shades.
n antinque oriental rug serves as the boldest use of color in the entry. A pair of framed charcoal rubbings taken from a cross-section of a log that hang on the second floor speak to the homeowners’ love of reclaimed wood.
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In the study, a faux bois accent table is placed between a pair of barrel chairs, whose design was influenced by Japanese shoji screens.
“This is as neutral as I can go,” she said with a laugh. A rare boon for an interior designer, the homeowners basically started from scratch when it came to furnishings and accessories. As much as possible, Ladd relied on Lexington-based vendors, including Market on National and Haven Home & Garden, to outfit each room. “Being given free reign allowed me to fill in the details that make me especially proud of this project,” said Ladd. There is a noticeable absence of extraneous decoration; in this clutter-free environment it is easy to appreciate the caliber of pieces that made the cut. True to Ladd’s signature style, there is an incorporation of high/low elements, the determination of which is which made nearly impossible by strict adherence to a defined theme, which includes clean lines, hints of chinoiserie, faux bois, and reclaimed wood. 24 slmag.net
In the entry, “Pushing Paint,” a commanding abstract artwork hung above the first landing of the staircase, emphasizes the scale of the light-filled space. The boldness of the piece is echoed in the saturated colors of an antique oriental rug placed in front of a long raised-panel sideboard at the base of the stairs. To the left is a study with traditional wainscoting and built-ins that are paired with a contemporary color palette of blue/gray and crisp white. The recurring interplay of rustic and refined is demonstrated by a faux birch branch lamp with a Lucite base positioned in one corner of a streamlined desk. Tasseled fringe on the rug beneath is a nod to the playful energy of the young family captured in the framed photographs that adorn the bookshelves. Creating an interesting vignette opposite the builtins, a faux bois accent table separates a pair of barrel chairs, whose contemporary design was influenced by Japanese shoji screens.
In the living room, the interior of a stock armoire was custom-fitted to function as a bar.
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Carpenter Johnathan Hopkins used reclaimed wood to build the fireplace mantle and oversized sliding barn-style door in the family room. The stone veneer surrounding the fireplace was given a facelift by a faux finisher.
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Interior designer Isabel Ladd refers to the tiered fringe-style chandelier in the living room as the “cherry on top.� The sofa and armchairs are custom orders from Market on National.
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The master bedroom.
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A vibrant flamingo pink sliding barn door separates the daughter’s playroom and bedroom.
The homeowners requested a bar in the formal living room, but when space constraints wouldn’t permit construction of a built-in unit, Ladd selected a tall armoire and had the interior custom-fitted for displaying bottles and glassware. Nubby textures of the upholstery selected for the custom sofa and armchairs begs to be touched. A “trust me” moment, the homeowners weren’t entirely sold on the tiered fringe-style chandelier until after it was installed. Ethereal and elegant, Ladd refers to it as the room’s “cherry on top.” Artwork adorning the walls pays homage to the homeowners’ ties to both New York City and the Bluegrass. Described by Ladd as an “indispensable jack-of-all-trades,” carpenter Johnathan Hopkins fashioned a fireplace mantle and oversized sliding barn door from 100-year-old wood salvaged from a farm in Harrodsburg for the family room. Rather than rip out the stone veneer surrounding the hearth, which would have been both costly and messy, Ladd hired a faux finisher to “tone down” individual stones whose colors were deemed to be “too red.” This room has a palpable uptick in visual energy, but it still falls within the parameters of what is found elsewhere in the home.
All of the bedrooms, along with a theatre room, are located on the second floor. The minimalist master incorporates the same muted colors, ash wood case goods and geometric patterns found throughout the lower level. Also consistent are the woven wood window shades; the absence of nearby neighbors negates the need for anything more substantial. Adhering to the prescribed color scheme but pumped up to reflect the exuberance of youth, the children’s bedrooms and playroom are both age-appropriate and chic enough to remain relevant as they mature. In the daughter’s playroom, Ladd selected a zebra-print rug from Stark and had the sliding barn door that separates the space from the bedroom painted flamingo pink. Colorcoordinated storage provides stylish space for playtime trinkets, while a blackboard and framed corkboard encourages artistic expression. “It’s really the people involved that have made this project so great,” said Ladd. Pointing out that even the homeowners’ rambunctious tri-color Bernedoodle puppy seems to fit perfectly with the peaceful ambiance she has so carefully crafted, Ladd quips, “there are no accidents.” sl slmag.net
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HOWHorses THE WEST WAS FUN and Horsepower in Sheridan, Wyoming Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Shawn Parker Like a naughty child sent to bed without supper, the guttural rumble of thunder signaled that a stormy night was in the offing. The grumbling, which became more pronounced as I progressed along a dusty two-track, was joined by a veil of pregnant clouds that gradually obscured the distant mountain peaks I’d been trying to reach for the past hour. A sucker for the chance to literally wander a road less traveled, I set out on a solo trek just steps from the front door of the guest lodge at the 3,000-acre Canyon Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming. A barrage of steep ascents that forced me to take intermittent breaks to catch my breath also gave me an opportunity to admire the vastness of the prairie landscape in this remote area near the border with Montana. While taking my umpteenth panoramic photo, I noticed a hint of crimson amongst the waist-high flaxen grass. Curiosity piqued, I left the path to investigate, and found a handsome buck, recently felled, with a gaping hole in its neck. I walked gingerly
around the carcass, surveying the scene, when suddenly a grim realization dawned on me: whatever caused the demise of this majestic beast could very likely be nearby and none too happy that I was poking around its dinner. In that moment, the dichotomy of the region’s beauty and the beast reality came sharply into focus, and I slowly backed away from the buck before hightailing it back to the ranch, happy to not have become a dinner addendum. I first fell in love with this part of the country more than three decades ago, sitting on scratchy plaid upholstery and gazing out the window from the backseat of my parents’ 1974 Westfalia Camper, a 68-horsepower engine “powering” us along the twisty mountain roads en route to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This time around, the scenery was still as majestic as ever, but it whooshed by markedly faster as I piloted a 2017 Salamanca Blue Rolls-Royce Dawn with 563 horsepower–top down and radio up– along the open roads. slmag.net
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Rolls-Royce dawn in front of the Trail End State Historic Site
“Wyoming is testimony to what good people can do if you give them enough space,” author Sam Morton remarked during a campfire storytelling session at Canyon Ranch on the night of my arrival in Sheridan. Our group, a mix of writers, photographers, filmmakers and motoring enthusiasts, listened intently as Morton spoke of highs and lows throughout the region’s hardscrabble history. The integral role of the horse was woven throughout his narrative, from warring Native American tribes, to the non-firstborn sons of English noblemen, who were sent abroad in the late 1800s to make their own fortunes, and onward to present-day hobbyists and hunters who continue to be drawn to this achingly beautiful landscape. Along with thoroughbred horses, polo was one of the pursuits young gentry imported with them in the late 1800s; early matches in the Big Horn area were played by teams comprised of moneyed scions, US cavalry officers and local cowboys. Now recognized as the oldest polo venue west of the Mississippi River, match play commences in the present era on the first week in June and 34 slmag.net
continues every Sunday through Labor Day. A come-as-you-are affair, visitors are frequently treated to a show by some of the world’s top-rated players (thebighornpoloclub.com). The British right of primogeniture played a role in the founding of the guest ranch where our group was lodging: Oliver Wallop, the youngest son of an English earl, purchased Canyon Ranch in 1888. Even after inheriting the title of the 8th Earl of Portsmouth in 1925 following the death of his brothers and their male heirs, Wallop chose to remain on the land he’d come to love. For more than 125 years, this ranch and its charismatic caretakers have been drawing visitors near and far: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stopped in Sheridan to visit the Wallops and buy polo ponies as part of their North American tour in 1984. Today, the 3,000-acre guest ranch is operated by Paul Wallop and his wife Sandra, who capably carry on a legacy of hospitality that spans four generations (canyonranchbighorn.com). There’s nary a person who, at some point in their childhood, didn’t imagine themselves in the role of a cowboy or cowgirl.
Paul Wallop, owner of Canyon Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming
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Forest E. Mars, Jr. building at the Brinton Museum
In Sheridan, there are endless opportunities to revisit the past while driving through a landscape that has been seen minimal alterations for generations. In downtown Sheridan, for instance, you can chase the ghosts of Wild West legends whose exploits, and the places where they took place, allow them to live on in infamy. We certainly felt like celebrities as heads turned to ogle our fleet of Rolls Royce (two Dawn and two Wraith) as they paraded down Main Street; it was refreshing to see such a bustling scene in the well-preserved city center (a total of 46 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places). A neon sign depicting a bucking cowboy welcomes visitors to The Mint Bar (mintbarwyo.com). Opened in 1907, it is the ultimate cowboy bar in the heart of cowboy country. With more taxidermy in one place than I’ve seen in my entire life, the walls are lined with cedar shingles emblazoned with some 9,000 cattle brands found throughout Wyoming. During Prohibition, it was renamed The Mint Cigar Co. and Soda Shop, but those in the know could still imbibe in
the backroom speakeasy. Nearby, the Historic Sheridan Inn (sheridaninn.com), built in 1892, was frequented by “Buffalo Bill” Cody and his Wild West Show, and in subsequent years has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway, President Herbert Hoover, Will Rogers and Bob Hope. The 22-room inn is now welcoming overnight guests once again following a comprehensive restoration. If you are lucky, you might encounter the ghost of “Miss Kate,” a beloved member of the community who lived and worked at the inn for 64 years. At the Rope Shop, located in an ancillary building behind King’s Saddlery (kingssaddlery.com), you can watch lassos being made and try your hand at roping a steer dummy (which is much harder than it looks). Afterward, be sure to meander through the King Museum to take a gander at an extensive private collection of Western and cowboy memorabilia from all over the world. Don’t leave without a King Ropes baseball cap, which has gained cult status after being spotted on the heads of several influential celebrities. slmag.net
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2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith in Midnight Sapphire
A 2017 Rolls-Royce Dawn (left) and a 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge in Cherry Red parked outside the guest house at Canyon Ranch. Photo by Bridget Williams
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Sheridan counts seven billionaires among its 20,000 residents; while the scenic beauty is certainly a draw, a lack of personal and corporate income taxes and low property and sales taxes certainly helps. An influx of affluence has contributed to a robust cultural and arts scene relative to the size of the city. Tops among these is the spectacular Brinton Museum (thebrintonmuseum.org). Located on the historic 620-acre Quarter Circle A Ranch, the architecturally significant Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building holds an impressive array of pieces that respectfully represent American Indian art and culture, alongside examples of contemporary Western art. Part of the campus at Sheridan College, the Whitney Center for the Arts (whitneyarts.org) stages a variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Wyoming Theatre Festival. Omnipresent on the horizon, the mountains always seem to be calling in Sheridan, and having been given the keys to a Rolls-Royce for a few days, I was happy to heed the siren song.
With the convertible top lowered, the purring of the engine served as a gentle reminder of the V12 powerhouse responsible for our cloudlike ride as we headed into the 1.1 million acres that comprise Bighorn National Forest. Focused on keeping my eyes (and the car) on the twisty roads during our foggy morning expedition, I was (almost) jealous of my three passengers, who had ample room to stretch out and admire both the scenery and the exquisite craftsmanship that defines the cabin of a Rolls-Royce. Weighing nearly three tons and stretching 17-feet-5-inches long, I was amazed at how nimble the Dawn felt in hairpin turns, and the way it rapidly responded without hesitation when a straightaway presented itself. Driving was such a pleasure that even an ardent hiker like me wasn’t all that disappointed when a planned trek up Steamboat Point was nixed because of the fog; it freed up more time to enjoy the Rolls-Royce hallmark “magic carpet ride” in an equally magical landscape. sl
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There’s much to tout about the all-new Panamera Sport Turismo Written by Andre James Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this past March, the allnew Panamera Sport Turismo will be available in four different versions in the US market by the end of 2017: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and the Panamera Turbo. With a design based on its successful sports sedan counterpart, these four Panamera variants boast a large tailgate, low loading edge, increased luggage compartment volume, a 4+1 seating concept and up to 550 horsepower; amenities that meld to create the perfect combination of everyday usability and maximum flexibility. "For Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo is a step forward into a new segment, but retains all of those values and attributes that are characteristic of Porsche", says Michael Mauer, Director of Style Porsche. Reflecting Porsche design DNA, the Sport Turismo is characterized by dynamic proportions: 198.8-inches long, 56.2-inches high, and 76.3-inches wide, with a wheelbase that spans 116.1-inches. The roomy silhouette is further differentiated by short body overhangs and large wheels measuring up to 21 inches. At the top of the vehicle, the roof extends into the first adaptively extendible roof spoiler, whose angle can be set in three stages, depending on the driving situation and selected vehicle settings. At track speeds, the roof spoiler automatically moves to the performance position with an angle of plus one degree, thereby increasing driving stability and lateral dynamics. When the optional panoramic roof system is open, the spoiler also helps to lower cabin buffeting noise. The raised roofline of the Sport Turismo permits it to be the first Panamera to offer rear seating for three passengers. The two outer seats take the form of individual bucket-like seats–in keeping with the model line's reputation for sporty performance with maximum passenger comfort–thereby producing a 2+1 configuration in the rear. As an option, the Panamera Sport Turismo is available in a four-seat configuration with a pair of electrically adjustable individual seats in the back. A one-piece power-operated hatch grants entry to a noticeable increase in 38 slmag.net
storage over the sedan variant, even more so when the backseats are folded down (together or individually), to create a nearly level loading floor. Available as an option for the Panamera Sport Turismo models, a luggage compartment management system includes two rails integrated in the loading floor, four tie-down points, and a luggage compartment partition net. All of the technological innovations introduced last year with the launch of the brand new Panamera model line are available in the Sport Turismo: digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, the advanced assistance system Porsche InnoDrive, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), adaptive cruise control, and turbocharged powertrains. Chassis systems, such as Rear Axle Steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport), the electronic roll stabilization system, are also available. Porsche Traction Management, an active all-wheel drive system with an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, as well as adaptive air suspension with three-chamber technology, is part of the standard equipment. Four propulsion systems are offered. Standard on the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine generating 330 horsepower, and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60mph in 5.0 seconds with launch control. Notch up to the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, and cover the same distance one-second faster with a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. Combining the same combustion engine found in the 4S with an additional 136-horsepower electric motor, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo makes the 0 to 60mph sprint in 4.4 seconds. With launch control, 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 generating 550 horsepower in the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo is the fastest of the lot, reaching 60mph in just 3.4 seconds. Pricing for the Panamera 4 Sport Turismo starts at $96,200; $104,000 for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo; $109,200 for the Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; and, $154,000 for the Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, excluding the $1,050 delivery, processing, and handling fee. sl
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Guest accommodations take the form of charming cottages that collectively comprise an Englishinspired village.
A GEORGIA PEACH Barnsley Resort Written by Caylee Matthews It is easy to be enamored with old buildings. Their time-worn walls are stalwart keepers of secrets; a repository for thousands of stories lost in time. An astute observer may be able to elicit a few clues that whisper of the past and then conjecture the details. If ever walls could talk, those that remain in the ruins of Woodlands–a once stately manor built in the late 1840s by Godfrey Barnsley for his wife Julia a few miles from the rural town of Adairsville in northwest Georgia–would spin an epic tale. Hauntingly handsome in its current state of halted decay, and surrounded by gloriously maintained gardens as the centerpiece of 3,000-acre Barnsley Resort, the Italianate manor has borne witness to fortune and famine, love and loss, pain and perseverance, and even the murder of a Barnsley heir at the hand of his brother. While Barnsley Manor may be the resort’s raison d'être, Clent Coker is arguably the estate’s greatest champion. A history buff and life-long admirer of the property, his tenacity and unwavering commitment to saving the home, along with its antebellum gardens and the stories of those who lived and died there, most certainly kept it from becoming a footnote 40 slmag.net
in the annals of history. “If I had a nickel for every hour I’ve put into Barnsley, I could travel the world,” Coker remarked during a candlelit dinner in the ruins as part of my visit. Coker had a hand in convincing Prince Hubertus Fugger of Bavaria to acquire the property in the late 1980s, and worked closely with him to commence an ambitious plan to stabilize the ruins and revive and expand the gardens, which are now one of the few surviving antebellum gardens in the South. A little more than a decade later, Fugger opened Barnsley Resort, with guest accommodations taking the form of charming cottages that collectively comprise an English-inspired village influenced by the work of Andrew Jackson Downing (18151852). Downing, considered to be the founder of American landscape architecture, was also a prominent advocate of the Gothic Revival style in the United States. To this, Fugger added a Jim Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course, a spa, regionallyinspired fine dining at The Woodlands Grill and Rice House, and a host of outdoor activities, including horseback riding, sporting clays and hiking.
The salt water pool overlooks the emerald fairways of the golf course.
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Wilderness Arbor guest cottage
The 16th hole of the Tom Fazio-designed golf course
Private dinner in the ruins of Woodlands
The resort was sold to a private family from north Georgia in 2004, and the new owners have continued in Fugger’s vein of restoration and expansion by constructing four large multibedroom Estate Cottages and adding fly-fishing and paintball to the activities roster, among others. They also acquired 1,800acres less than five miles from the resort to create sister property SpringBank Plantation, which offers upland game hunting and one of the most extensive shooting facilities in the Southeast, with special programming geared specifically for women and teens through the Caesar Guerini Wings & Clays School. The 55-room Inn at Barnsley Resort and Georgian Hall, a special events venue, are both scheduled to open in early 2018 The resort-meets-village concept makes for an idyllic stay, with 90 individually decorated guest rooms and suites spread
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out over 36 cottages. Each building is linked by manicured pathways and common greenspaces with fire pits that encourage visitors to sit a spell Southern style both day and night. My 1,056-square-foot Arbor Cottage featured a spacious bedroom, bathroom with a claw-foot tub and separate shower, and a living room with fireplace. After I returned to my room each afternoon following a full day of activities, I was treated to an array of complimentary gourmet snacks and beverages to enjoy from my covered porch. Woodlands is not the only historically significant building on property. Rice House, picturesquely positioned at the terminus of the village’s “main road,” is a 19th century farmhouse relocated from nearby Rome, Georgia. Though its façade bears the scars of bullets fired during a Civil War skirmish, today the home plays
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host to more peaceful gatherings, namely fine Southern suppers that incorporate the bounty of surrounding farms, including herbs picked on site, local farm-grazed cattle and Kurobuta pork. “Rice House is all about simplicity, how ‘true’ food is supposed to be,” said Food and Beverage Director Aaron Stiles. He added that the resort is “upscale, but never pretentious”. Open Friday through Sunday, weather permitting, the Beer Garden is a prime example of a high-quality experience offered in a relaxed environment. Illuminated by string lights suspended overhead between towering trees, guests congregate at picnic tables around a central pavilion to enjoy menu items from Atlanta’s Spotter Trotter Charcuterie and more than 30 craft beer options. Our most memorable meal was staged in the ruins, which are used as a magical backdrop for weddings and private
events. Sinuous shadows cast by a plethora of candles and the still-functioning fireplaces animated the ancient walls. Like a broken heart torn wide open, the roof of the manor house was ripped off by a tornado in 1906. That traumatic event seems less consequential now in the semi al fresco setting, where the clinking of glasses and the sounds of laughter and happy chatter are free to dissipate into the starry night sky. Although just 60 miles north of Atlanta, the resort’s rustic setting, combined with a plethora of activities, means that you can amply fill an itinerary for several days without ever leaving property. During a three-night girl’s trip to take advantage of the resort’s “Annie Get Your Fun” package, my travel buddies and I giggled and gallivanted all over the resort, many of us trying activities for the first time.
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Shooting instructor Skip Smith (right)
A resident of the Barnsley Barnyard
Shooting instructor Skip Smith, one of just 70 Level III instructors certified by the National Sporting Clays Association, had each of us channeling our inner Annie Oakley; by the end of the half-day session we were all feeling proud of our marksmanship (and coveting our beautiful women’s Syren shotguns on loan from the resort’s SpringBank Sporting Club). Following a two-hour trail ride in the woods surrounding the resort and a visit with the miniature horses, donkeys and plucky goats in the Barnsley Barnyard, we headed over to the 10-acre lake on property for a fly-casting lesson with pros from the Cohutta Fishing Company. We capped off the weekend with a golf lesson and a round on the Par-72, 7,350-yard course. Spread out over 378 acres, it was designed by Fazio to wind around the resort’s
The Beer Garden
Fire pits located throughout the property are ideal gathering places for making s'mores.
lake, forests and gardens. Make your golfing friends jealous by snapping a photo or two of the dramatic drop and surrounding mountain peaks at the signature 16th hole. We made sure to squeeze in plenty of pampering too, by indulging in a “Relax and Refresh” body treatment at the spa that incorporates loofa gourds harvested on property and a proprietary lavender and mint mask; relaxing around the salt water pool with a glass of sweet tea; admiring the historic gardens; and, enjoying a bourbon tasting in the Woodlands Grill. The short stay left me refreshed, recharged and equipped with a few new skills to apply to my leisure pursuits back at home. sl For more information on Barnsley Resort and their three-night Annie Get Your Fun Package, visit barnsleyresort.com or call the resort at 770-773-7480 for pricing.
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Holiday Wine Guide
The holidays evoke a time of celebration and good cheer surrounded by family and friends. More often than not, these festivities include food and drink, so, in the spirit of the season, I am pleased to offer a few suggestions for a special bottle of wine in the hope that you will be inspired to start a new fine wine tradition. Thanksgiving is the first holiday of the season, so it is apropos to begin with Beaujolais Nouveau, the first Northern Hemisphere wine of the 2017 harvest. The large wine producing region of Beaujolais, located in the southernmost area of Burgundy, almost exclusively produces red wine. Like many French wine regions, it is named after the place and not its grape, Gamay, a thin-skinned variety that is low in tannins. Gamay is noted for pairing with a wide variety of foods; an important attribute when selecting wine to accompany the multitude of both savory and sweet flavors consumed on Thanksgiving. There are basically four different types of Beaujolais: Beaujolais Nouveau, Beaujolais AOC, Beaujolais-Village, and Cru Beaujolais (the highest category of classification). Beaujolais Nouveau is a fruity, quaffable and light red wine that is an excellent accompaniment for a variety of foods. The most popular Beaujolais are those produced by Georges Duboeuf, one of the largest and best-known wine merchants in France, who is often referred to as the king of Beaujolais. I would also recommend trying the high-quality Beaujolais Nouveau produced by Domaine
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Written by Scott Harper, MS
Rochette, founded by Joel Rochette in the early 1980s. All Beaujolais Nouveau are rushed to market the third Thursday in November–just in time for Turkey Day–and may be served slightly chilled to emphasize their fruity freshness. Christmas Eve has always been a big bottle night at my house. To allow all of the wine drinkers gathered to partake from the same bottle, I traditionally open a three-liter bottle. Sometimes referred to as “jeroboam,” it is equivalent to four standard bottles. Once consumed, these bottles adorn the stairs that lead down to my wine cellar as a reminder of the good times that were created in their company. Bottles like these are a little hard to find, and are usually expensive because of their rarity and the additional cost to produce them. Think about buying age-worthy wines to serve as part of a future Christmas Eve fête. I suggest starting early to allow the necessary time to find that special bottle. Christmas is designated as my finest wine day. For this occasion, I gravitate to a wine with some bottle age, along with the complexity and character befitting the happy spirit of what I believe to be one of the best holidays of the year. With such a tall order, as well as the likelihood of multiple imbibers, don’t feel like you have to limit yourself to serving a single wine. My first selection would have to be the 2012 E. Guigal “Château d’Ampuis” Côte-Rôtie (Rhone Valley, France). It boasts a medium-purple color leading to a garnet red. Ethereal nose of
red and black fruits of black and red cherry, raspberry, blackberry and plum with generous baking spice, pepper, vanilla, anise, violets and cured meats. Dry, full-bodied and full-flavored with a tannic structure that benefits from decanting. This wine will age and should be consumed in five-to-10 years, but is seductive now! It is made from 93 percent Syrah and seven percent Viognier, and aged for 36 months in new French oak. The 2012 is the 20th anniversary limited edition and it is available in magnums as well as 750 ml bottles. A close runner-up would be a mature bottle of 2006 Luigi Righetti “Capitel de’ Roari”, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico. Fourth-generation winemaker Gian Maria Righetti carries on the tradition of this family-run estate founded in 1909. In local dialect, “Capitel de’ Roari” means “many oaks,” which is a reflection of the Righetti’s knowledge of their land. Ripe red cherry, baked strawberry, minerals, light oak, spice, almond and mocha all come together in this velvety textured, seductive and full-bodied wine. New Year’s Eve is always a great Champagne night and I can think of no better way to toast the coming of a new year than with a bottle of bubbly. A bevy of very good sparklers are available, but Champagne, some still say, stands alone as the quintessential sparkling wine. The French region of Champagne produces some outstanding examples. A few excellent Champagnes are Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Pierre Péters "Cuvée de Réserve" (for a light-
bodied delicate style, great with seafood or as an aperitif ), Brut Premier Cru, Gaston Chiquet Brut "Tradition" (for a big, rich, and fresh baked bread style that will go well with dinner, not just as an aperitif ), and Krug Grand Cuvée (strikes a balance between being big and bold with finesse and elegance, and is great with dinner). In my opinion, New Year’s Day is the most difficult holiday for selecting wine. Depending on how much you celebrated the night before, you may not be in the mood for an adult beverage, so planning ahead may be a bit frivolous. However, should you find yourself in the mood to start 2018 with a toast, you will likely want a wine with longevity that is hearty and can provide a feeling of warmth on a cold winter’s day. My first choice would be Tokaji. The 2013 Tokaji Esszencia Barta Estate is an amazing wine; thick as lemon curd with unbelievable unctuousness, yet with fresh acidity. Full-bodied, full-flavored and full-sweet with the flavors of acacia honey, lemon curd, baking spice and mandarin orange marmalade, it is a very intense yellow/gold color. It offers an infinite finish that cannot be forgotten. When wine is said to be the nectar of the gods, I am quite sure they are referring to Tokaji! Happy Holidays! I encourage you to make celebrating with family and friends extra special this year by sharing an exceptional bottle of wine and starting a new wine tradition. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 236 individuals worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Bibliotaph... The Life Aquatic
Compiled by Victoria Chase
A former New Yorker, author and interior designer Nina Freudenberger became fascinated by surf culture after moving to Venice, CA in 2013. She traveled to 18 cities in four countries, visiting the homes surfers created for themselves, which often, in her words, "prioritize ease over elegance, good vibes over any sort of grand vision." Nina Freudenberger - Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water - hardcover, 272 pages, Penguin Random House (penguinrandomhouse.com)
This visually stunning coffee-table book, complete with four-page foldout photos, focuses on the J Class yachts Endeavor, Hanuman, Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Shamrock V and Velsha, in addition to historic and modern-era photos from races and regattas. The book is presented in a keepsake, full-wrap photo box. Franco Pace - J Class - hardcover, 160 pages, Delius Klasing (delius-klasing.de) A collection of intricate drawings by scientist Ernst Haeckel, depicting a flora and fauna from the sea, are transformed into pop-up prints by paper engineer Make Biederstaedt. Ernst Haeckel, Make Biederstaedt - Creatures of the Deep - hardcover, Random House (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de)
Award-winning photographer Bernhard Edmaier presents stunning vistas of water in all forms as abstract art, as viewed through his lens from both the air and the ground. Angelica Jung-Hutti (author), Bernhard Edmaier (photographer) - Water - hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel (prestelpublishing.randomhouse.de)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books In the hands of acclaimed English photographer Jon Nicholson, a Polaroid SX-70 camera is ideal for capturing the essence of a quintessential British landscape—the seaside. Jon Nicholson - Seaside Polaroids - hardcover, 96 pages, Prestel Publishing (pretelpublishing. randomhouse.de)
Edited by Tony Harris, one of the most knowledgeable insiders on the superyacht scene, this book provides a glimpse of the latest ships coming out of the most respected international shipyards. Tony Harris - The Superyacht Book - hardcover with jacket, 288 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)
A stunning array of black-and-white and color photographs highlight the refined world of over-the-top yachting and the dreamy waters and locales these vessels frequent. Kim Kavin - The Stylish Life: Yachting - hardcover, 176 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)
Named for the sea turtles that inhabit the region, Velaa Private Island is an ultra-exclusive boutique hideaway located in the azure seas of the Indian Ocean. One of the few islands privately owned by a single person, Velaa's owner Jiri Smejc is committed to setting the benchmark as a luxury resort development carried out in an eco-sensitive fashion. Velma: Island for all Senses hardcover, 220 pages, teNeues (teneues-books.us)
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Of Note... Shades of the Season
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: Diva espresso machine from Casa Bugatti ($735; casabugatti.com), Bouquet with artificial red fruits and preserved ivy fixed together with a red satin ribbon ($40; rosemarie-schulz.eu), Alessi Circus wine cooler ($245; alessi.com), Large Fortuny Peruviano vase ($330; l-objet.com), Pheasant luxury crackers ($50/6; annabeljames.co.uk), Ribbon Tree snow globe ($56; coolsnowglobes.com), Decoupage waste paper bin with decorative trim ($235; musthavebins.co.uk), AtelierGK Firenze light green jewelry box ($980; artemest.com)
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Clockwise from top left: Ranjana Khan Emerald crystal earrings ($340; ranjanakhan.com), Assael Sardinian coral five-row bracelet (price upon request; assael.com), Alexandra de Curtis Midi Loren tote in red ($600; alexandradecurtis.com), Bottega Veneta Thyme shearling glove (bottegaveneta.com), Longines DolceVita timepiece with diamond-set case and alligator strap ($5,275; longines. com), The Cocoonalist men's ostrich leather mules ($770; thecocoonalist.com), Bottega Veneta Ivy Intrecciato Continental wallet ($860; bottegaveneta.com), Johan men's down jacket from Nobis ($1,095; us.nobis.com), Columbian emerald natural green step-cut drop earrings ($265,600; Wsalamoon.com), Zoe Chicco 14K emerald prong open hoop earrings ($295; zoechicco.com)
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Of Note... Shades of the Season
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: Navy velvet Palazzo mirror (frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk), Jellycat Medium Bashful Blue Elephant ($30; yellowoctopus.com), Sky One Plane Bed from Circu (price upon request; circu.net), Georg Jensen HK 1.9L pitcher in polished steel ($525; georgjensen.com), Set of six sky blue crystal champagne glasses (gurasu.co.uk), Jesper blue and white lidded ceramic display jar with gold detail ($135; artisani.com), 2018 Signature agenda in chambray stripe from Sugar Paper ($48; sugarpaper.com), Iittala Kastehelmi bowl in Rain ($20; iittala.com), Yves Delorme Palladio decorative pillow ($110; usa.yvesdelorme.com), Turkey and Sprout napkins (annabellejames.co.uk)
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Clockwise from top left: Bottega Venetta multicolor multimaterial Garรงonne men's moccasin (bottegaveneta.com), Fiona Kroger Petit Skull timepiece ($13,400; fionakrugertimepieces.com), Game of Thrones Stark Fountain Pen ($350; store.hbo.com), Avakian sapphire and diamond cuff bracelet (price upon request; avakian.com), Blue and white ceramic cufflinks ($25; historicroyalpalaces.com), Cirari sapphire and diamond earrings (price upon request; cirari.com), AirDP CAVA C2 BIS sunglasses ($175; airdpstyle.com), Xpandable sapphire and diamond bracelet by Picchiotti (price upon request; picchiotti.it)
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We All Shine On
'Tis the Season to Celebrate
Galvan London striped column dress ($1,424; galvanlondon.com)
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Clockwise from top left: "Y-Memento" white diamond and 18k white gold timepiece from Yeprem (price upon request; yepremjewellery.com), Silk pocket squares from the La Habana Collection by Kinloch (kinloch.it), 18k white gold and diamond layered necklace ($283,000; yepremjewellery.com), Dark Moon18K yellow gold stud earrings ($1,895; eriebasin.com), Cirari diamond earrings (price upon request; cirari.com), Lisa Bridge peridot, amethyst and emerald earrings ($279; benbridge.com), The Ralph Lauren Purple Label Anthony peaked lapel tuxedo is tailored from wool barathea ($2,495; ralphlauren.com), Phillip Gavriel skull cufflinks with red garnet ($380; phillipgavriel.com), Silver and jet cufflinks ($270; historicroyalpalaces.com), Simon Carter Pursuits stag head cufflinks ($75; henrytibbs.com), Men's Protecting Riviere black rubber macrame bracelet with black diamonds ($1,120; Anilarjandas.com), Concrete cuff links by MenschMade ($130; thedesigngiftshop.com), Roger Viver Strass sling-back pumps ($1,250; rogervivier.com), Duo sided Cool/Chic clutch from Emm Kuo ($875; emm-kuo.myshopify.com), Just Revolution Skin Yi ring in 18k white and black gold set with diamonds ($4,636; JSAY.com), Assael conch pearl and platinum ring (price upon request; assael.com), Roger Vivier evening box pompon in leather ($1,695; rogervivier.com), Available in the US in December, UWA Tequila's Reposado is aged seven months ($235; UWAtequila.com)
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Cesare Attolini tuxedo from the fall/winter 2017-18 collection (cesareattolini.com) Alexis Maximila jumpsuit ($594; shop-alexis.com)
Toni Garrn at the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Eric Rutherford at the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Party in Milan, Italy (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for Swarovski)
Penelope Cruz at the 74th Venice Film Festival (Photo by Annalisa Flori/ MediaPunch)
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Iman at the Moet & Chandon Toasts to the amfAR New York Gala At Cipriani Wall Street (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Moet & Chandon) Heidi Klum and Adriana Lima at the Moet & Chandon Toasts to the amfAR New York Gala At Cipriani Wall Street (Photo by Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images for Moet & Chandon)
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Jourdan Dunn and Karlie Kloss at the Swarovski Crystal Wonderland Party in Milan, Italy (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images for Swarovski)
House of Nonie Cold Shoulder dress ($500; houseofnonie.com)
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Clockwise from top left: Swan salt cellar ($150; l-objet.com), Darlington Crystal Glitz Noir champagne flutes ($60/2; black-by-design.co.uk), Arthouse star-studded stag in champagne ($135; arthouse.com), Trianon Louis XV Wardrobe (price upon request; oficinainglesa.com), Tuxedo sofa with quilted upholstery from Herman Miller ($5,997; Store.HermanMiller.com), Lapin Chair from Sweetpea & Willow ($490; sweetpeaandwillow.com), Silver-plated top hat wine cooler ($165; annabeljames.co.uk), Monocles dressing table from Essential Home (price upon request; essential home.eu), Sonos Sub wireless subwoofers ($699/each; sonos.com), RBT tabletop corkscrew ($150; RabbitWine.com)
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Curating a Lifestyle: A Guide to Uncommon Gifts
Written by Amelia Jeffers
Clockwise from top left: Bird carvings and duck decoys are among a vast array of gift-giving options for the sporting enthusiast. This set of three shorebirds sold for just $720 at Garth’s. This 19th Century trade sign sold for $1,500 at Garth’s Auctions in Columbus, Ohio.
When my kids were younger, my superhero power was Amazon Prime. Birthdays and holidays were no problem, as long as I gave myself a 48-hour buffer…and, as long as their lists included toys, books and electronics. But, gift-giving in the adult world requires a bit more planning and a lot more creativity. If you are in need of a gift idea for someone who already has everything Amazon covers, read on. You may need to channel your inner treasurehunter, but your friends and family will cherish these unique and personal items that are sure to become heirlooms.
no advertising category, though, is as broad as signs. The evertrendy barber pole aside, trade signs for optometrists (think striking eyes and swanky glasses), restaurants (hot and fresh?), and clothiers from seamstresses to cobblers offer endless gift-giving possibilities and are definite conversation starters. Where to look? It’s a big category, so just about any antique mall or website will have options, though good trade signs are tougher to find. Try invaluable.com or 1stdibs.com and search “trade sign”, narrowing by date of origin (1880s - 1940s should offer some great choices).
ANY INTEREST, ANY AGE From handmade trade signs to printed tins, advertising memorabilia can be easy to find in a wide variety of interests, allowing you to cover just about anyone on your gift list. Beer signs and good old “Coca Cola” trays may be the first things that come to mind, but, far more sophisticated options are available. We’ve offered store displays at auction that range from holiday items to vintage toys; some of my favorite salesman’s samples include sewing machines and a printing press– perfectly reproduced in miniature and fully functioning. Perhaps
TEA AND COFFEE LOVERS Vintage coffee grinders have had a resurgence in part to America’s obsession with a certain mermaid, and the baristas who man the thousands of stores nationwide. But, beyond the basic (and possibly predictable) gifts for your favorite caffeine-addict, the antiques world has a slew of options. Lithographed tea and coffee tins are a bit later, and may appeal graphically to many, but a finely crafted, turned-wood English tea caddy from the 1700s or 1800s makes a stunning addition to any decor. Popularly produced
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Clockwise from top left: Store displays and salesman’s samples appeal to anyone who loves a perfectly-reproduced miniature. This tiny breakfront cupboard with verre églomisé panels is a gem, selling for just over $2,000 at Selkirk. Fruitwood tea caddies come in a variety of forms, including sweet shape like apples and pears. This examples dates to the late 1700s and sold for $960 at Garth’s. This French poster featuring the timeless and covetable Bugatti Atlantic sold for $720 at Selkirk in St. Louis.
in fruit-shapes like the pear shown here, examples may also be found inlaid with initials–adding to the personalized touch. Fruitwood tea caddies and coffee grinders are relatively easy to find, but you should expect to pay in the high hundreds to low thousands for very good examples. Again, invaluable.com covers the middle-market of auction houses all over the world, but sites like rubylane.com should have a steady inventory if you are more of a last-minute shopper. SPORTING ENTHUSIASTS One can only rely on Hermès for a few good sporting patterns before the theme starts to wear out, and expecting your recipient to accommodate a vintage fishing rod, saddle or snowshoes into their contemporary decor can be a risky bet. Easier to predict? The smile from receiving a kitschy (or classy!) Animalia artifact, a lovely equestrian print, or a sleek, carved bird decoy. While they are horrified by the obsession, my children know that I love a beautifully complete small animal skull for my growing collection (I know, I know, it’s my repressed scientist nature). And, if you think a cranium
is too macabre for your urban sensibilities, furnishings crafted from antlers can be simultaneously rustic and refined. Care should be taken when buying exotic animal items, as the United States Fish and Wildlife Service monitors certain restrictions on buying, selling and transporting such objects. For this reason, always buy from a reputable auction house or dealer. CAR BUFF Car guys (and girls) can be an incredibly difficult set for whom to shop, with their good eyes for design and quality. If a Ghost is a bit beyond your gift-giving budget, relax and think outside the box with vintage auto posters, car show trophies, and high-quality models. Last year, Garth’s handled the estate of a car collector who had assembled large groups of vintage car tags from European races and framed them in shadowbox frames–a sharp and interesting display. Focusing on a particular make or model can make the process of sifting through a huge online selection a little less time consuming. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
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Les Ambassadeurs bar at Hôtel de Crillon
12 DAYS OF ROSEWOOD One-of-a-kind experiences for the gift of a lifetime Compiled by Caylee Matthews Culled from Rosewood’s exceptional properties in Asia, Europe and the Americas, this unique collection of experiences showcase the most extraordinary and authentic elements of each locale, and offer the ultimate gift for the most discerning global explorer. 1) Aston Martin Discovery (London, United Kingdom): Aston Martin’s iconic new flagship vehicle can be acquired in the most remarkable way, beginning with private helicopter transfers from London to the automaker’s Gaydon headquarters. There, a consultation with its chief creative officer awaits, followed by the creation of a custom DB11 V12 coupe, and a private performance training session. The three-night experience is available at Rosewood London from $256,200. 2) Experience Ultimate Art de Vivre (Paris, France): Recipients of this gift will be among the first to rediscover the glories of the legendary Hôtel de Crillon, fresh off of a four-year transformation. The lavish experience includes a three-night stay in one of Les Grand Appartements, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, that overlook Place de la Concorde, a private gastronomic journey in the historic salon where Marie Antoinette once studied music, tastings of rare cognac in the
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exclusive, subterranean La Cave wine cellar, and much more. Available at Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel for $67,270. 3) Discover the Magic of Oaxacan Art (Los Cabos, Mexico): This journey whisks guests by private jet to Oaxaca to curate their very own collection of Mexican artwork from the studios of the city’s most acclaimed artists, including a specially commissioned alebrije sculpture. Upon returning to the ultra-exclusive, 28,000-square-foot beachfront Ty Warner Mansion, guests will be pampered over a fournight stay with massages, a private chef, and a customized fireworks display from the Mansion’s 100-metre-long infinity pool. Available at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort for $160,000. 4) Fairy Tale Fantasy (London, United Kingdom): The child gifted with this one-of-a-kind slumber party, along with five friends, will become immersed into their favorite fable -- with the help of actors from legendary toy store Hamleys, and costumers Ivoy Paris at Harrods -- within a Rosewood London suite that is transformed into a spellbinding kingdom. Parent can enjoy the entertainers, magician butlers, movie screening, midnight feast and full English breakfast the following morning from their adjoining suite. Available at Rosewood London for $25,615.
Villa Gauggiole at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco
Ocean view pool pavilion at Rosewood Phuket
Bistro B at Rosewood Beijing Ty Warner mansion at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Resort
5) Caribbean Sailing Odyssey (British Virgin Islands): The recipient can invite up to five guests to set sail for seven nights on a fully crewed luxury vessel of their choosing, be it a sleek twin-hull yacht or ultra-chic catamaran, complete with gourmet chef, for a fully bespoke itinerary of discovery around the British Virgin Islands. Superb snorkelling and diving, idyllic deserted beach picnics, delightful boutique ports to explore and individually curated private island tours, are on offer. To start or end the seafaring sojourn, three nights’ accommodation is included at Rosewood Little Dix Bay, soon to re-open after a two-year renovation. Available at Rosewood Little Dix Bay from $29,999. 6) Discover Beijing’s Artistic Soul (Beijing, China): Highlights of this stylish, five-night cultural journey include a one-onone shan shui painting master class with celebrated Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Zhaohui and a curator-led exploration of China’s creative epicenter, the 798 Art District. A motorcycle sidecar excursion will pass iconic landmarks and wind through historic hutongs, topped by a sunset champagne stop by the gates of the Forbidden City after the crowds have gone. Available at Rosewood Beijing for $5,090.
7) One Night Only at Café Carlyle (New York, NY, U.S.): For one night only, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel presents a musical evening like no other, with a choice of one of two remarkable talents, Megan Hilty or Isaac Mizrahi, delivering a private performance for the lucky gift recipient and up to 24 friends in the legendary New York supper club Café Carlyle, accompanied by dinner and followed by a champagne reception after the show with the night’s star performer. Available at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel for $95,000. 8) Unveiling Hidden Treasures (Phuket, Thailand): Phuket’s myriad treasures of culture, history, wildlife and landscape – so often bypassed by the typical beach-goer – are on offer in this ultimate four-night Phuket discovery. Included is an expertly guided visit to a sanctuary for magnificent Asian elephants, experiencing the island’s rich Peranakan Chinese heritage through a gastronomic feast in a private beachfront pavilion, an exclusive peek inside a beautiful, historic Sino-Portuguese mansion in Phuket’s Old Town, meeting talented island artists and artisans in a bohemian arts village and a luxury yacht cruise along Phuket’s southern coastline to a tiny island, where guests will be blessed by Buddhist monks. Available at the Rosewood Phuket for $11,840.
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The historical Suite Duc de Crillon at Hôtel de Crillon Spa pool at Rosewood Little Dix Bay
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9) Romance on Land and Sea (Bermuda): Thoughtfully curated as the quintessentially Bermudan romantic getaway, this experience includes a horse-drawn carriage ride through the charming town of St. George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; a perfumery tour that culminates in the creation of a bespoke fragrance; a magical evening sail and snorkel around a secluded island; and active adventures within a verdant hidden jungle. The romantic home base is Bermuda’s premier resort, which resembles a British manor home, atop sprawling green hills with lawns that cascade down to a private pink-sand beach. Available at Rosewood Tucker’s Point for $14,570. 10) Royal Treasures of Cambodia (Phnom Penh, Cambodia): This exotic present is one that delves into the Cambodia of centuries past, including an excursion to the former royal capital of Oudong to visit the country’s largest Buddhist center for a ceremonial blessing and viewing of an incredible collection of cultural treasures in a private monk’s residence. Upon returning to Phnom Penh, guests will be treated to a performance of Apsara, Cambodia’s most revered art form, on the grounds of the National Museum, and mingle with the dancers afterwards to gather inspiration for a subsequent private Apsara dance lesson by a master instructor. Available at the Rosewood Phnom Penh for $6,000. 64 slmag.net
11) Explore China’s Tropical Paradise (Sanya, China): The perfect gift for those intrigued to visit the paradise island of Sanya this discovery is launched with a champagne toast upon arrival at Hainan Island, followed by the finest the destination delivers, including an excursion to Wuzhizhou Island – China’s best dive site -- for spectacular coral reef diving; time spent at picturesque Nanshan temple for calm reflection and an appreciation of Buddhist culture; a private fishing trip culminating in a fresh-catch seafood feast; and much more. Available at the Rosewood Sanya for $4,338. 12) The Secret Beauty of Winter (Tuscany, Italy): Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco opens the doors to discovering the unheralded charms of winter in the picturesque Tuscan countryside. This specially designed gift includes three nights’ accommodation in a luxurious converted farmhouse, a private winery tour and vertical tasting of the estate’s own Brunello, and a cooking class with a private chef. Guests can also take the wheel of a Ferrari throughout their stay to explore the enchanting winter landscape that surrounds, the thrill of an arranged race track experience, and a first-of-its-kind, winter wildlife-spotting night safari in Tuscany. Available at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco for $17,400. sl For more information, visit rosewoodhotels.com/en/12days
Uncle Val’s Mary garnished with candied bacon, shrimp, olives, celery, pepper jack cheese, pepperoncini and a seasoned rim
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Carson’s Food and Drink excels on all levels Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Andrew Kung Mark Fichtner is just getting warmed up. After spending more than three decades opening and operating restaurants for others, he is finally realizing a dream he has been cultivating since the age of fifteen: opening a place of his own. Patience has paid off in spades for the California native who has called Lexington home for the past 11 years, as Carson’s Food & Drink (named after his son), has become “the” place for upscale cuisine in a relaxed yet still refined environment. “The people of Lexington have really wrapped their arms around us,” Fichtner remarked. From the outset, the affable Fichtner has had an eye on expanding his concept beyond Lexington, and based on his early success with his initial venture, those plans have been kicked into high gear. “Everything has been carefully calculated, but in the end, it’s having the courage to bring yourself to the ledge and then jump off…that’s what makes an entrepreneur,” he said. Following two years of planning and development, Carson’s Food and Drink opened on December 5th of last year (the 83rd anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition). The 5,000-square-foot,167-seat restaurant and bar bears little resemblance to its predecessor: CoachCraft, a custom automotive and boat upholstery company that had been a fixture in downtown Lexington since the 1950s. He chose the East Main site based on his belief that downtown was continuing its renaissance in that direction. “What I felt was a ‘10’ location ended up being a ‘20’,” he said. Proof that this endeavor is a true passion project, as part of the renovation, Fichtner had his 120-year-old family bible buried in the foundation, along with a letter he wrote to the city expressing his gratitude for the opportunity.
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Proprietor Mark Fichtner and his son Carson
Conceptualizing the interior design, Fichtner said he sought to connect with his desired demographic by connecting with their heritage. This notion is most notably expressed via an abundance of reclaimed wood sourced from area horse farms, including barn doors from Dixiana Farm and bar shelving fashioned from wood procured from Calumet Farm. Soaring ceilings, exposed concrete block walls, massive crystal chandeliers, industrial fixtures and tufted banquettes are other design elements that meld to create an unrivaled ambience. “I call it ‘Ralph Lauren walks into an old barn’,” explained Fichtner. Lexington artist Michael Martinez was tapped to create two vintage-inspired bourbon murals– one for Buffalo Trace and the other for Woodford Reserve–that really enhance the sense of place. A fireplace and plenty of space heaters on the covered patio fronting Main Street help extend the al fresco dining season. Describing the cuisine as “elevated American,” Fichtner said that their approach is to layer flavors on familiar items, thereby making something completely new (the grilled brie with bourbon pear chutney is a prime example, and it has gained a cult following). “We will meet you where you are and then take you where we want you to go,” he added. The all-day menu, derived by Fichtner and Executive Chef Larry Hunter, a 25-year industry veteran, features roughly 33 items that will vary slightly based on seasonality and guests’ preferences. From a colorful, well-dressed salad to the heartier Surf & Turf Creole (an 8oz fillet resting on smoked gouda Weisenberger grits, blistered tomatoes and a Cajun white wine reduction, and topped with shrimp sautéed in truffle butter), there is literally something to please everyone at all times of the day and night.
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The Bee’s Knees, a Prohibition-era cocktail
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The old adage of “what’s old is new again” certainly applies to the cocktail menu, which is chock-full of Prohibition-era inspiration. I could very nearly make a meal from their version of a Bloody Mary, presented with a traditional stalk of celery and then taken up a notch with a skewer of shrimp, cubes of cheese, olives and a slice of crave-inducing candied bacon. A selection of 40 craft beers are on tap, but bourbon still reigns supreme among patrons; Fichtner said Carson’s sells more Woodford Reserve Rye than any other establishment in the Commonwealth. Nothing can sink a dining experience faster that sub-par service, so Fichtner takes extra care in finding exemplary front and back-of-the-house staff and then keeps them at the top of their game with continuing education and perks unique to the industry. “The best staff is a knowledgeable staff. We may not take ourselves too seriously, but we take what we do seriously,” he said. During our photoshoot, a member of the staff walked by, admired the plate under the camera lens and said, “it’s nice to be proud of the food you’re serving.” sl Carson’s Food and Drink is located at 362 E. Main Street in downtown Lexington. For more information visit carsonsfoodanddrink.com, or call 859.309.3039.
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Sophisticated Living POLO WORLD CUP Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Tony Bailey, Bee Buck Photography and Chad Henle
After prevailing through years of sweltering late August weather coinciding with the annual Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup tournament, the weather gods finally smiled on Oxmoor Farm, granting a reprieve from both the heat and humidity. A record crowd turned out to witness the finale of the multi-day tournament, which pitted team Sophisticated Living against last year’s winner Merrill Lynch in the championship match. The team from Bittners played team Land Rover in the consolation game. For the first time in the tournament’s history, team Sophisticated Living– comprised of Chad Middendorf, Ford Middendorf, Lucas Tarditto and Jackson Woodward–emerged victorious. The team was finally on the receiving end of a champagne shower as the perpetual trophy, designed by Seng Jewelers, was hoisted overhead on the red carpet in the Land Rover trophy garden, designed by Picture Perfect Landscaping.
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During the awards ceremony, Madelynne Myers, Miss Kentucky USA, presented each player with a custom commemorative gift designed by Stoneware, which ranged from a julep cup to a large champions’ platter. Stoneware also presented a gift basket to Colleen Walker, winner of the tailgating competition. Throughout the day, guests mingled in the Bittners lounge and the garden, enjoying Jefferson’s Reserve bourbon and Tito’s vodka. Between the two matches, guests lined up to receive a flute of Korbel before heading out onto the field for a traditional divot stomp. Event Sponsors included Bittners, Jefferson’s Reserve, Land Rover, Louisville Polo Club, Merrill Lynch, Picture Perfect Landscaping, Seng Jewelers, Stoneware and Tito’s Vodka. sl
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SOPHISTICATED SOCIETY
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Feast on Equality, 6pm, Carrick House; feastonequality.com Holly Day Market Party, 7pm, Lexington Convention Center; lexjrleague.com Holly Day Market, Lexington Convention Center; lexjrleague.com Holiday Homes Tour, 1pm, 220 S. Chiles St. in Harrodsburg; 859.734.5985 Winter Gratitude Gala, 7pm, 21C Museum Hotel; facebook.com/wintergratitudegala Hope for the Holidays Gala to benefit JDRF, 6:30pm, The Grand Reserve Kentucky Castle New Year’s Eve for Grownups to benefit the Joy Project, 9pm; thejoyprojectky.com A Night at the Cotton Club with Byron Stripling, 7:30pm, Lexington Opera House; lexphil.org
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Since its founding in 1967, the Blue Grass Community Foundation has cumulatively awarded $77.5 million in grants and scholarships – largely for the benefit of Central and Appalachia Kentucky. The organization’s 50th anniversary celebrated its founders and donors, what has been accomplished and the vital work still to come.
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Presented by the Bluegrass Chapter of the KY Restaurant Association in partnership with the Manchester Music Hall, this event showcased Lexington’s finest restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries, with proceeds benefitting Kentucky ProStart and FoodChain Lexington.
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The sold-out 10th annual McDazzle “Red Tie� Gala & Auction was held at the downtown Hilton Hotel. Proceeds from the event will allow Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass to carry out its mission of creating and supporting programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children, and to strengthen families by keeping them together in times of medical need.
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Dress for Success Lexington’s 5th annual “Recycle the Runway” was held at the Grand Reserve. Guests enjoyed a unique “recycled” fashion show of runwayready garments created by local designers from of “unsuitable” garments, a silent auction and luncheon emceed by WKYT’s Amber Philpott. 100% of the proceeds go to Dress for Success Lexington to support its mission of empowering women in the community to achieve economic independence.
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1) Mary Beth Monroe, Lynn Braker, Lesley Farmer 2) Nanci House, Kelli and Rob Parmley, Lindsay Thurston 3) Jill and Kelly Bakehorn 4) Janice Harris, Linda Simpson, Ann Newton 5) Sherri Mosley, Tracie Sturgill, Gail Smith 6) Ruthann Lawson, Holly Meredith, Phyllis Halloran, Mckayla Cairns, Lindsay Thurston 7) Alana Frey, Amber Philipott, Arielle Estes 8) Betty Sarafin, Serena Taylor, Maui Crane, Samantha Jean, Kara Hamilton 9) Dress for Success Lexington Board Members
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To celebrate the Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s first conservation easement in the Louisville region (Springstone Farm in Henry County), the BLC board hosted a cocktail reception for supporters of the organization at Yew Dell Gardens. After it merged with Limestone Land Trust in 2016, the BLC became the largest accredited land trust in the Commonwealth, protecting more than 25,000-acres through permanent conservation easements.
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Jon Carloftis celebrated his birthday in grand fashion, treating his closest friends and colleagues to a weekend of celebration. He kicked off the festivities with dinner and dancing and Castle and Key Distilllery in Frankfort. Formerly the Old Taylor Distillery, Carloftis is responsible for bringing the property’s famed sunken garden-originally designed by Col. E.H. Taylor Jr.-back to life.
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Held at The Apiary, funds from the event will assist with the development of a healing garden for patients and their families at the new Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center.
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1) Bridget Bellamy, Chris Jackson 2) Jennifer & John Brown 3) Lamar Grimes, Marilee Varner, Betsy Jacobs 4) Allen Grimes, Sam Varner, Betsy Jacobs 5) Renie Parsons, Alicia Quenemoen 6) Phil Suiter, Lawrence Wetherby, Emily & Marcus Miller 7) Stephanie Hann, Jackie Dawson, Breauntae Chenault, Jessica Rowe
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