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From the Editor-In-Chief On buildings or bodies, every scar tells a story. In the best cases, while acquiring them may have been painful (or perhaps painfully funny), over time they evolve to become a quasi-trophy for making it through a challenging moment in time. My own skin is a map of many misadventures: a faint line across my chin recalls multiple stiches received in grade school after catapulting over the handlebars of my banana seat bicycle; a still-pink splotch on my elbow is a souvenir from a more recent two-wheeled mishap, an accident that literally knocked enough sense into me to limit my cycling to spin class. Because I am a consummate bungler, even my home bears the marks of good intentions gone bad. Thankfully, I am the keeper of a home well past the century mark, so many of the blemishes I have brought can be passed off as normal attributes of age. Multiple times a day I pass by one of my greatest gaffes, a shoulder-height gash in the doorway that leads from my kitchen to the office, and it never fails to make me smile. A few months back, I had a post-dinner idea to move a not-too-heavy sofa from my living room to the office, a task that seemed easy enough for my daughter and me to tackle. She countered my proposition with suspicion, dramatically pointing out the time she “almost” fell out of a window while assisting me with moving another sofa from the first to the third floor. “This time will be different,” I assured her, but in this instance of impulsiveness, I didn’t account for the sofa’s irregular proportions or the varying widths of the doorways traveling from one room to the next. The sofa sailed through the first two doorways without incident, but as we made our way closer to the office, I realized that there was no way it was going to fit. Making matters worse, the sofa’s legs were inseparable from the hardwood frame. Not one to concede defeat, I dug out my jigsaw and removed the offending appendages. Satisfied that victory was mine, we lifted the sofa for what we thought was the final pass, only to have one particularly jagged area where there was once a leg get hung up on the deep opening, causing it to become wedged mid-air. “This is so you,” my daughter said, and I agreed as we both laughed to the point of tears at the ridiculousness of our situation. Following many expletives and few running karate kicks to one end, we finally succeeded in getting the sofa through, and I even managed to reattach the mangled legs. Assessing the damage to the wall, I made a mental note to pick up supplies to fix it the next day. One day turned into a week, and then a month, and by that time I realized that each time I passed by the scar, I was reminded of the hilarity of that night, another of our many, many exploits together that have comprised a full and fun life. This level of introspection as it relates to a home improvement project is undoubtedly being fueled by the fact that, by the time you read this, my perpetual partner in crime will be embarking on her life’s greatest self-directed adventure: three years of college abroad. The months leading up to her departure have been packed with paperwork and planning; the whirlwind didn’t leave me much time to ponder my impending new empty-nest reality, except for a few stolen moments when I found a good cry to be wholly satisfying (I know there are countless parents out there who are right with me). I can’t remember exactly when I started referring to “my” childhood home as my parents’ home, and I know that in time the same scenario will play out with my daughter as she makes her own way in the world. This is how things are supposed to be, and likely why that ding in the wall will be treated like a diamond, a present from our mutual presence.
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Interior Designer Courtney Hunter puts a youthful spin on classic design motifs throughout her old Kentucky home. Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Jessie Kriech-Higdon
“Four years to life,” is how long Courtney and Dr. Robert Hunter told friends and family they’d be in Kentucky after relocating here from New York City for Robert’s fellowship in reproductive medicine at the University of Louisville. Seven years, two children and two successful businesses later, the couple plans to stick around awhile. “I can’t tell you how welcoming the community has been to us,” said Courtney, who owns and operates CSH Interiors. The couple’s first home in the Commonwealth, a two-bedroom condominium, initially seemed almost palatial in comparison to their cramped quarters in NYC. However, following the birth of their second child and the on-going challenges of accommodating out-of-town guests, they agreed on the need for more room, but each had different notions of what they wanted. Courtney wanted a home with heritage, while Robert wanted new. “I love the charm of older homes, down to the squeaky floors,” she said. Courtney prevailed in the end, convincing Robert to agree to a charming colonial-style residence in a leafy, established neighborhood. “He was satisfied because it had the least of number of spiders,” Courtney joked.
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Glen Howerton hand-painted the hardwood floor in the entry. The library table is an antique.
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The antique dining table was purchased at a local consignment shop. The collection of blue and white porcelain includes pieces of Delftware collected by Courtney's parents along with pieces she found at flea markets. Courtney freshened up the tobabbo leaf mirror with a coat of white paint.
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Contrary to the opinion of others, who proposed knocking down walls to reduce delineation from room-to-room, Courtney was drawn to the home’s inherent coziness and that individual rooms can be cordoned off from one another. She said the home meets the needs of everyone in their young family: a place for Robert to play the piano, a private home office for Courtney, and plenty of nottoo-formal spaces for their kids to be kids. In order to make the home their own, Courtney completely revamped the interiors, leaving behind a color palette that was mostly green and yellow in favor of more contemporary chromas. Design is in Courtney’s DNA. Growing up in Texas, she was immersed in the trade; both of her parents were interior designers who owned a fine antique shop in the Houston area. The experience left an indelible mark on her personal style, and the antique “hand-me-downs” she acquired from her father (which are left-over pieces he purchased from dealers all over England), adds gravitas to the traditional-meets-tony interiors she designed for her own home. While she loves traditional, Courtney’s style is by no means stodgy, as she aptly inflects a youthful vibe through contemporary art, unique textures, and careful editing. Borrowing a design element from their place in New York, Courtney had a gray and white diamond pattern painted on the hardwood floors in the entry. Gray walls and bright white trim temper the whimsy of the floors. To the right is a cozy eat-in area adjacent to the kitchen; the formal living room is to the left. In the latter, built-in bookcases painted a darker shade of gray frame a window at the front of the home. A geometric-patterned cowhide rug anchors the seating area, where classic wingback chairs are contemporized with nubby pink upholstery. A child’s Schoenhut baby grand piano is nestled next to a grown-up version at the far end of the living room near the entrance to the family room. For quite some time the pint-sized piano served as a place holder while they searched for a piano for Robert, an avid musician. It was important to him to have both the piano and his vintage Hammond A100 organ on the first floor where he could play for the family. “When he told me that we were getting an organ I first tried to keep in the basement...however, that meant sending him to the basement to play it,” said Courtney. “After a long day at work I would rather him enjoy our living room playing either instrument, and the kids love it!” There is a discernable transition in the level of formality moving from the living room to the family room. Walls are clad in natural grasscloth, and the cushy rolledarm sofa is upholstered in high performance indoor/outdoor fabric, which Courtney says is a “huge lifesaver and stress reliver when you see little kids running around during a play date.” An existing bookcase opposite the fireplace was removed to create a single focal point. Centered between a pair of doors that lead to the dining room is an antique pine Welsh dresser, one of Courtney’s favorite pieces. “This is the piece I remember seeing growing up,” she explained. “There might be a few marks on it created by me as a little girl, which only adds to the character.”
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In the living room, the custom tufted back sofa is upholstered in Perennials high-performance indoor/ outdoor fabric. The wingback chairs are vintage.
The lively print found on the Schumacher accent pillows enliven the chesterfield sofa in the family room. An antique trunk functions as a coffee table.
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Inherited from her parents, a pine Welch dresser in the family room is one of Courtney’s favorite pieces.
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Counter stools on one side of the peninsula in the kitchen were found at a local antique shop. The backsplash is Walker Zanger tile and the cabinet hardware is from Waterworks.
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Brunschwig & Fils Bird and Thistle fabric was used for the half-canopy and window valances in the master bedroom. The sconces were found at the Antique Market at Distillery Commons.
In the daughter's room, sconces from Circa Lighting are attached to the headboard, which is upholstered in Kravet fabric.
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Custom window valences and an antique pine dresser are found in the nursery.
The renovated galley-style kitchen is a sleek and highly functioning space that would be right at home in a Big Apple apartment. A Palladian-style mirror positioned at the end of the peninsula came from her parents’ antique store and adds depth to this compact corner of the home. A linear chandelier provides ample light and minimal visual clutter. Elements of high-low play out throughout the home; in the dining room, Courtney selected Clarence House fabric for the seats on a pair of accent chairs she found at a consignment store. The antique dining table, also a consignment find, was intended to be a temporary installation, but she has grown to love it. A collection of blue and white ginger jars, platters and vases originating from numerous sources are displayed en masse. “Design is a process and it takes time to get it right,” Courtney explained. All four bedrooms are located on the second floor. Proving that good design is timeless, the daughter’s bedroom is literally Courtney’s childhood room, from the window treatments down to the area rug. The bed is an Yves Saint Laurent design for Century Furniture. The master suite is an oasis of calm, outfitted in shades of cream and beige. The bed canopy and window valences are fashioned from Bird and Thistle fabric from Brunschwig & Fils. As in other parts of the home, mirrors are employed to enhance a feeling of spaciousness; in this instance, Courtney placed a floor-to-ceiling mirror on either side of the closet doors. A patter of little feet on the hardwood floors, a Lego masterpiece in process on the dining room table, or an impromptu father/child dueling piano performance in the living room, are a small sampling of instances in the daily life of this home underscoring the notion that chic and child-friendly need not be mutually exclusive. “As a designer, a wife and a mother, creating the perfect home for my family was a new experience,” said Courtney. “For the past 10 years I have been thriving helping my clients create a home that when they walk in they say ‘this feels like me’. It was interesting turning around and designing for myself and my family.” sl
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Volvo Car Group’s electric performance brand Polestar is looking to set industry benchmarks with their all-inclusive subscription model Written by Andre James After debuting at the major global motor shows from late 2017 through early 2018, demand for Volvo’s Polestar 1 has exceed the company’s initial projections since pre-orders commenced in March. “To date, we have received interest from over 6,000 potential customers wanting the Polestar 1. With our current plans to produce 500 cars per year, it’s possible that we have exceeded our production potential in these early stages,” said Thomas Ingenlath, Chief Executive Officer of Polestar. In the United States alone, nearly 200 customers have placed a deposit, the largest number of any country. Production of the Electric Performance Hybrid, which can travel up to 90 miles on pure electric power alone (the longest full electric range of any hybrid car on the market), will begin in mid-2019. In combination with its two-liter, four-cylinder Volvo Drive-E engine, in Power mode, the Polestar 1 delivers 600hp and 1,000Nm of torque, placing the car firmly within the performance car segment. “All future cars from Polestar will be Electric Performance Vehicles but the Polestar 1 bridges today’s technology with the future, offering the perfect drivetrain for a Grand Touring Coupé that's likely to be used over longer distances as well as shorter, faster, enjoyable journeys,” said Ingenlath.
Showcasing Polestar’s technology spearhead role, the Polestar 1 is based upon Volvo’s Scalable Platform Architecture (SPA) but approximately 50% is new and bespoke, created by Polestar’s engineers. Polestar 1 measures 4.5m in length compared with the 5.15m of the Volvo S90. This involved removing 320mm from the wheelbase and another 200mm in the rear to create the car’s powerful, sporty proportions. Polestar 1 is fitted with a state-of-the-art chassis, including the all-new Öhlins Continuously Controlled Electronic Suspension (CESi) - the world’s first car to be fitted with this advanced chassis technology. Each Öhlins shock absorber is fitted with a new electronic valve that constantly monitors driver inputs and road surface conditions, reacting in two milliseconds, to immediately change the ride characteristics to the prevailing demands. Another first on an Öhlins suspension, the driver can also make changes to the suspension settings within the car, constantly able to tailor the chassis damping and ride quality to their own requirements. Complementing the suspension technology is a powerful braking system manufactured by Akebono. The 6-piston brake calipers and 400mm discs provide maximum stopping capability.
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The carbon fiber body of the Polestar 1 represents the first time that the Volvo Car Group has explored carbon fiber construction. This lightweight material, common to supercars, gives the car three significant advantages: a substantial body weight reduction, an increase in torsional stiffness of 45%, and a lower center of gravity. “When you combine this strengthened framework with the super-strong body and roof structure, you get a stiff and communicative chassis which translates driver input into superb driving characteristics,” said Christian Samson, Head of Product Creation. The use of carbon fiber also contributes to the optics of the car, allowing for a lower roofline, which results in a sleek and slender profile. The Polestar consumer experience revolves around a unique subscription model, where customers will be able to subscribe to their Polestar car for two or three years. Linked to a host of connected and on-demand benefits like pick-up and delivery servicing, the no-deposit, all-inclusive subscription model has been designed to take the traditional hassle out of vehicle ownership with one monthly fee that includes insurance and maintenance. Purchasing the car outright will also be an option. Polestar on-demand services can be easily ordered online or through the Polestar app and added to the one monthly invoice. As an example, the company cited a customer needing the short-
term use of a roof box for a ski trip. At a time and location specified by the owner, Polestar will supply, fit and subsequently remove the roof box, adding a small incremental usage charge to their monthly invoice. At the end of the contract, the customer simply returns the car, or Polestar collects it and delivers their next Polestar experience. Polestar will then refurbish the vehicle and prepare it for a secondary subscription as a high-quality pre-owned Polestar car. “Our vision is that the Polestar subscription model and services that we will offer will define the Polestar brand as much as our cars will. Services that exceed the needs, desires and expectations of the premium performance car customer are at the heart of Polestar, removing the inconvenience of ownership and allowing customers to purely concentrate on the pleasure of driving a Polestar car,” said Jonathan Goodman, Chief Operating Officer of Polestar. All future Polestar cars will feature a fully electric powertrain. Currently in the engineering phase, Polestar 2 will start production later in 2019 and will be the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) from the Volvo Car Group, delivering higher volumes than Polestar 1. Polestar 3 is in the finishing stages of design and will be a larger SUV-style BEV, sitting between Polestar 1 and Polestar 2 in terms of volume and pricing. sl For more information about Polestar, visit polestar.com.
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Compiled by Colin Dennis
This page top to bottom: The Calma bathtub from Stone Forest is hand-carved from a monumental block of Marquina taupe marble ($24,750; stoneforest.com). The Petra bathtub from Maison Valentina combines Ibiza marble and lacquered wood (price upon request; maisonvalentina.net). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: WETSTYLE’s Cube Collection bathtub (from $5,995; wetstyle.ca). The exterior of the cast iron Wandle skirted bathtub from Drummonds can be painted, primed or polished to order (from $7,555; drummonds-uk. com). 71� Anastasia mosaic nickel-plated copper double-slipper tub from Signature Hardware (from $2,999; signaturehardware.com). The Draycott cast iron bathtub from Devon & Devon can be finished in any of the 500 colors from the company's water soluble enamel collection (price upon request; devon-devon.com). The Chelsea Small Silk tub from Hastings Tile and Bath is made of "Silk", a stone composite material available in a matte or glossy finish (from $4,100; hastingstilebath.com). The Waldorf freestanding tub from Crosswater London ($7,999; crosswaterlondon.com). NEOREST flotation tub by TOTO is the world's first zero-gravity bathtub, which mimics the position of astronauts sleeping in zero gravity. Massage jets are placed strategically along the supine body, and an ergonomic, adjustable pillow increases stability and boosts the body's relaxation by releasing a gentle flow of warm water over the bather's neck and shoulders (from $19,000; totousa.com).
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The diversity of voices represented in the 30 essays compiled in this book bring to life the spirit of the Himalaya in an unparalleled panorama. Ruskin Bond and Namita Gokhale (editors)—Himalaya: A Literary Homage to Adventure, Meditation, and Life on the Rood of the World—paperback, 320 pages, Shambhala Publications (shambhala.com) The most visited national park in the United States, in 2016, more than 11 million people visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, whose 522,427-acres are almost evenly divided between Tennessee and North Carolina. Internationally published photographer and author Carl Heilman II has explored the region for four decades; this book showcases the myriad wonders of the region as seen through his lens. Carl Hellman II—The Great Smoky Mountains: Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah National Park—hardcover, 192 pages, Welcome Books (rizzoliusa.com)
One-third of the earth's surface is classified as desert. Author William Atkins traveled throughout eight of the world's hottest deserts, creating travel narratives that reveal the human appeal of these often inhospitable landscapes. William Atkins— The Immeasurable World: Journeys in Desert Places—hardcover, 368 pages, Knopf Doubleday Publishing (knopfdoubleday.com)
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Combining an adroit journalist’s eye with extensive research, author Dianne Hales Artist and writer David Coggins uses lyrical presents a "pop historical" look into how Italy writing and vivid watercolor and ink drawings has shaped the Western world’s most vibrant to provide a poetic account of his family's passions, from literature to love, music to art, annual visits to St. Barthélemy in the French food to wine. Available in April 2019. Dianne West Indies. David Coggins—Blue: A St. Barts Hales—La Passione: How Italy Seduced the Memoir—hardcover, 264 pages, powerHouse World—hardcover, 320 pages, Crown Archetype Books (powerhousebooks.com) (crownpublishing.com)
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books After visiting Paris, Istanbul, Florence and New York in different seasons over the course of a single year, author Stephanie Rosenbloom puts forth a thoughtful and passionate account of the pleasures of traveling solo. Her observations are coupled with insights from psychologists and sociologists who have studied solitude and happiness. Stephanie Rosenbloom—Alone Time: Four Seasons, Four Cities, and the Pleasures of Solitude— hardcover, 288 pages, Viking Press (penguin.com)
Using photos and personal experiences, this book presents eight stories that highlight different ways to explore the world. Included are essential packing tips, recipes for car snacks, and ideas for creative collecting, journaling and photographing. Jen CK Jacobs—Road Trips: A Guide to Travel, Adventure, and Choosing Your Own Path—paperback, 208 pages, Roost Books (roostbooks.com)
Peter Mayle is the author of fifteen books, nine of them novels, including the bestseller A Year in Provence. In his latest work, he reflects on 25 years since he and his wife uprooted their lives in England to settle in Provence. Peter Mayle—My Twent-Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now— hardcover, 192 pages, Knopf Doubleday Publishing (knopfdoubleday.com)
Internationally recognized as a leading writer on beer, Stephen Beamont presents the definitive guide to the world's best beer destinations, both familiar and foreign. Stephen Beaumont—Will Travel for Beer: 101 Remarkable Journeys Every Beer Lover Should Experience—hardcover, 224 pages, Octopus Books (octopusbooks.co.uk) This guide features an eclectic range of ideas for trips across the globe that vary in scope from self-improvement to natural wonders. Included are standard travel to-dos alongside localized one-of-a-kind experiences. Kath Stathers (editor)—The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small— hardcover 496 pages, Universe (rizzoliusa.com)
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ELEVATING THE ALL-INCLUSIVE The Marquis Hotel in Los Cabos smashes stereotypes Written by Bridget Williams “There aren’t any ‘sneaky views’ here,” said Alan Del Blanco, general manager of Marquis Hotel Spa and Resort in Los Cabos, of the property’s 235 full oceanfront rooms. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the independently owned, all-inclusive, adultsonly property reopened in 2015 following a $10 million refresh. Unobstructed views of the Sea of Cortés from every room are just one of myriad ways the resort differentiates itself from its neighbors in this de rigueur destination. One of the most striking distinctions is the architecture: as viewed from the beach or Highway 1, the unique open-air lobby in the whitewashed exterior calls to mind a partially agape mouth of the majestic whale sharks who can be spotted in the area’s waters from winter to early spring each year. Standing in the space while sipping your freshly squeezed watermelon welcome cocktail, your gaze cannot help being drawn to the lobby’s central reflecting pool, whose waters seems to meld with sea and sky before falling off a cantilevered edge and into another pool some 40 feet below. Adding to the whimsy are a pair of lifesized mythical sculptures by Mexican artist Jorge Marin on either side of the installation. Like many of the artworks on property, they 40 slmag.net
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Heirloom tomato salad at Los Tamarindos
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When it comes to on-site culinary experiences, Marquis Los Cabos obliterates the sub-par stigma frequently associated with all-inclusive properties. Frenchman and Executive Chef Thierry Dufour oversees the menus at the resort’s signature Canto Del Mar restaurant and its other specialty dining options: Vista Ballenas, Dos Mares, Pergola and Sakke restaurants and the Suspiro Bar. The buffet-style Vista Ballenas serves traditional breakfast offerings, regionally inspired Mexican cuisine for lunch and Italian-themed dinners, with seating inside the colorful dining room or oceanfront on an elevated terrace (their made-to-order omelets at breakfast are a thing of beauty). As much as I wanted to eat my way through the entirety of the lunch offerings, including stone-oven pizzas served up at Pergola, I found that the craveability quotient of the ceviche and guacamole at Dos Mares lured me back each day. Sushi and teppanyaki table service in a contemporary setting are found at Sakke, along with a lineup of craft cocktails exclusive to this outlet. 42 slmag.net
For the ultimate dining experience, opt for the upcharge for Canto Del Mar. Chef Thierry has carefully orchestrated every act of this prix-fixe dinner theatre, from the Provençal blue walls and terracotta tile floors in the intimate dining room to the artfully composed plates. Adept and attentive service mirrors the elevated cuisine. A published daily calendar of events aims to offer something for everyone, and includes active pursuits such as oceanfront yoga, water aerobics, air rifle shooting, beach and pool volleyball, and free throw competitions, to culinaryfocused diversions such as tequila and wine tastings and cooking demonstrations. It was interesting to watch how group activities made quick friends of strangers, who ran the gamut from honeymooners to parents with their adult children. A quick glance around the grounds evidenced that the most popular activity was congregating around a trio of pools: a large central one flanked by two with an infinity-edge. Because the surf is too tumultuous for swimming but quite spectacular for wave-
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watching, it is easy to take advantage of an abundance of loungers and attentive pool staff and while away an afternoon being lulled into a dreamlike state by the rhythmic pounding of the surf. If swimming in the sea is a must, a calm cove can be accessed a short beach stroll away. Activities extend into the evening hours, although I found stargazing on my balcony with a nightcap to be the optimal way to ease into a restful night’s sleep. Equally relaxing is the 13,000-square-foot Spa Marquis. Indigenous ingredients including cactus oils, agave, sea salt and seaweed factor heavily into the lineup of facial and body treatment options. Following your service, you can retreat to a trio of oceanfront whirlpools reserved for spa guests. Tempting as it is to remain in a state of supreme satiation without ever leaving the property, there are a few places within easy reach that are worth a visit. Numerous tour companies nearby provide paddleboard and sailing options to the famous arch of Cabo San Lucas, which marks the sport where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. The quaint and quiet
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Gallery District in San José del Cabo includes a mélange of art purveyors, ranging from listed artists to indigenous artisans. There are also excellent bars and restaurants in the area—La Revolución, Baja Brewing Company and Paleteria Tropical were among our favorites. Travel a little further afield along a dirt road to reach Los Tamarindos, an organic farm and restaurant that dates back to the 19th century. Seated at a rough-hewn table in the shadow of a late 1800s stone brick farmhouse, we feasted on delicacies including their signature dish—octopus on a bed of arugula with house made habanero sauce—as well as a salad made of heirloom tomatoes so naturally sweet they could have sufficed as dessert. Our farm-to-table feast was complemented by wines from Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe. From foodies to fitness enthusiasts, Marquis Los Cabos Hotel and Spa makes it easy to go all-in for their all-inclusive experience. Rates from $435 to $2,308 double per night all-inclusive with taxes. For more information or reservations visit marquisloscabos.com. sl
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Left to right, top to bottom: Elite 11 is a white Carrara and black Marquinha tile from Devon & Devon (price upon request; devon-devon.com). Eve tiles from Hastings Tile & Bath are double-fired and available in five colorways (price upon request; hastingstileandbath.com). From Exquisite Surfaces La Terre collection, FAN is highly customizable Moorish-inspired, hand-stenciled terra cotta tile (price upon request; xsurfaces.com). Attempting to capture the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties, Grand Gatsby from Artistic Tile is comprised of polished Thassos marble inset with brushed brass lines and triangular Nero Marquina polished dots ($156 per s/f; artistictile.com). Designed by Michael Aram and winner of Interior Design magazine's 2017 Best of Year Award, Orchid Dimensional tile from Artistic Tile features crystalline white Thassos flowers juxtaposed on honed black marble ($175 per s/f; artistictile.com). Mezzo porcelain tiles from Original Style have a matte cement-effect finish that imparts a time-worn patina (price upon request; originalstyle.com). Tiles from the TANGRAM collection, designed by Atelier, are meant to be mixed and matched in random configurations to create a kaleidoscope effect (price upon request; archello.com). Seed dimensional cement tiles from Walker Zanger's KAZA collection are available in six colors. Shown is Rewarding Peace Gloss (price upon request; walkerzanger.com). Pattern PM 17 is a hand-stenciled terra cotta tile from Exquisite Surfaces' La Terre Deco collection (price upon request; xsurfaces.com). Daisy ceramic mosaic tile from Walker Zanger's TILT collection (price upon request; walkerzanger.com).
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CHILD’S PLAY Written by Caylee Matthews
The historic, culinary and cultural charms of Charleston are wellknown among more mature travelers, but in many instances, making these same specialties salable to the younger set involves some creative cajoling. Fortunately, the Beach Club at Charleston Harbor ensures the trip is an easy sale. Opened in 2016 and located on a peninsula adjacent to the Charleston Harbor Marina, the largest in all of the Carolinas, the 92-room boutique hotel is one of only two hotels in South Carolina to be part of Leading Hotels of the World. Easy access to the city center and a host of family-friendly on-site activities all but guarantee that guests of all ages will be amply occupied. I have been vacationing in Charleston for years, and as its reputation as an “it” destination continues to grow, so do
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the crowds. During my most recent visit, I genuinely looked forward to returning to the serenity of the Beach Club—just a 15-minute commute from Charleston’s city center across the Ravenel Bridge to Mount Pleasant—after a day amidst the hustle and bustle. Parents appreciate the resort’s family parlor rooms, which feature a separate closed-door bedroom for the kids with two twin beds – ensuring that grownups get time to themselves after the little ones go to sleep. Our spacious room was outfitted in the clean, casual, coastal chic style one looks to experience when in Lowcountry. We noted the unique artwork, custom furnishings, and a smattering of contemporary design flourishes that kept the décor from looking
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor makes it easy for guests of all ages to enjoy recreation, relaxation and even a little education while on vacation.
cliché. I made a point to bookend each day on the balcony of my room, enjoying the tranquility of the water views, and greeting the sun at daybreak and bidding it adieu at day’s end. The lobby and common areas at the Beach Club are outfitted in the same comfortable and elegant fashion as the guest rooms, with the addition of original art by Charleston artist John Carroll Doyle. Interspersed with classic British Colonial-style furnishings and lively upholstered pieces are large white Murano glass chandeliers and tall Venetian mirrors. There is an intense attention to even the most minute details,evidenced by porthole-shaped sconces, whimsical oar finials on curtain rods, and colorful banding on the linen drapery.
Property amenities include two marina-front heated pools with ample lounge chairs and full-service private cabanas, fire pits, Jacuzzi, a 30-seat movie theatre, a fitness center, full service marina with water taxi service to Charleston, and a complimentary resort trolley to area attractions. Charleston Harbor Fish House, an award-winning restaurant overlooking Charleston Harbor, is among a trio of on-site dining options, in addition to 24-hour room service. If you are a seafood lover, don’t miss the spectacle that is their chilled seafood castle and tower. The Beach Club’s Estuary Spa is a simple sanctuary focused on expert face and body treatments utilizing high quality products.
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Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy the Mini-Mariners Kids’ Camp ($25 per child/day including lunch), which encourages them to step away from technology and engage in the environment around them by making weather instruments, interacting with ocean life, hunting for shark teeth, painting, fossil digging and piñata making with items from the earth. A daily dock walk in the summer months allows children (and parents) to learn about sea life above and below the water. Each evening, a “Sunset Celebration” at the beachfront fire pit involves roasting marshmallows followed by making a wish upon a shell and tossing it into the ocean, a ritual that studies show is calming to children, and teaches them to live in the moment. “Our location on Charleston Harbor and close proximity to downtown gives us the best of both worlds – exploring this amazing city through weekly field trips and getting the kids out into nature. Being near the water has a very calming effect on children and teens; and science shows it can make people happier and healthier,” said Amy Smith, Recreation Manager and Captain of the Mini Mariner program. A very short walk along the marina’s edge brings you to the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, where you can
easily spend the majority of an afternoon exploring the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, the USS Laffey Destroyer and the USS Clamagore submarine, among other attractions. Hop on a complimentary Schwinn bicycle for the flat ride to Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, where there’s a great playground and you can rent poles for fishing off of the pier. If you are feeling extra adventurous, continue up and across the three-mile span of the Ravenel Bridge, where kid favorite attractions include the South Carolina Aquarium, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, the North Charleston Fire Museum, carriage tours, and Charleston Pirate Tours. The beaches of Sullivan’s Island are just 6 miles away. “When is the last time you drove a single speed cruiser to the beach? We’re about showing our guests another side of Charleston–one that is unexpected and unique to our waterfront location and close proximity to the beach,” said Oliver Rooskens, the property’s Managing Director. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina is located 7 miles from downtown Charleston at 20 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant. Rates start at $249 per night. For more information visit charlestonharborresort.com/the-beach-club.htm. sl slmag.net
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Left to right, top to bottom: Black rhodium and diamond bracelet from Noudar (price upon request; noudar.com). Novel Heritage Monday Morning Mood bangle with black diamonds ($2,950; nouvelheritage.com). John Hardy men's Legends Collection Naga black volcanic bead bracelet ($595; johnhardy.com). VTSE 18K white gold bracelet with black diamond beads and pavĂŠ diamonds ($150,000; vtsejewelry.com). Opposite page, left to right, top to bottom: From Tamara Comolli, INDIA ebony necklace in 18K white gold ($2.200) and carved onyx INDIA Leaf pendant ($1,156; tamaracomoli.com). Colette Malouf Anemone earrings ($198; colettemalouf.com). Medusa bracelet from Aida Bergsen in 22K gold and oxidized silver with diamonds (price upon request; aidabergsen.com). One-of-a-kind NeyĂźn pendant of 18K yellow gold and rutilated quartz from Millapani ($1,680; millapani.com). One-ofa-kind Bracelet from Annie Hammer Jewelry (price upon request; 520.742.5476).
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Left to right, top to bottom: Marrow Under the Perfect Moon pendant ($1,650; marrowfine.com). Anthony Lent Bosch Pearl French wire earrings with black Tahitian pearls ($7,890; anthonylent.com). Song of the Blue Bird lapis lazuli and black jadeite earrings from Chopard (price upon request; chopard.com). Pyrrha triple black diamond 14K gold stud earrings ($1,329; pyrrha.com). Tahitian baroque pearl rope necklace from Assael (price upon request; assael.com). Alessa men's tie bar in 18K black gold with black diamonds ($295; alessa. jewelry.com). Sydney Evan black rhodium and diamond safety pin earrings ($660; sydneyevan.com) Opposite page, left to right, top to bottom: Antoanetta Fine Jewelry 14K rose gold claw ring with black diamonds ($675; antoanetta.com). Anne Sisteron 14K yellow gold and black diamond Zig Zag stacking ring ($430; annesisteron.com). Adam Foster Fine Jewelry 18K Constellation lava rock ring with black diamonds ($8,700; fosterjewelry.com). Jared Lehr 18K blackened gold with indicolite tourmaline and damonds ($19,000; jaredlehr.com). Moonlight Enchanted Lotus black ceramic band with white gold and diamonds from De Beers ($4,150; debeers.com). An 18K gold ring from Lydia Courteille's Procreation collection with diamonds, tsavorites, brown diamonds and a 25.68ct black star sapphire (price upon request; lydiacourteille.com).
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A WINEMAKER’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Jeff Morgan’s quest to produce the best kosher wine in the world Written by Vicki Garfinkel / Photos courtesy of Covenant When wine writer Gabriel Geller heard about the man behind Covenant winery, he knew it was an inspiring story, one worth telling. “It’s a story of faith, entrepreneurship, and chutzpah,” said Geller, who also serves as VP of Public Relations for Royal Wine Corp., distributor of Covenant wines in the United States. In 2002, Jeff Morgan was at a winemaking conference in Napa Valley when an intriguing topic came up: why aren’t there more good kosher wines? The question led the journalist-turnedwinemaker on a quest to produce not just a great kosher wine, but the best kosher wine in the world. It was a risk. As a long-time writer for Wine Spectator, Morgan knew that kosher wines had come a long way over the past few decades. But he had never made kosher wine before. In fact, his upbringing was so secular that his family had Christmas trees and he had never attended synagogue. Morgan teamed up with food and wine entrepreneur Leslie Rudd, a fellow non-observant Jew and owner of some of Napa’s most 54 slmag.net
prized vineyards. They enlisted the help of Herzog Wine Cellars, secured OU certification, and the Covenant label was born. The first vintage was a cabernet sauvignon made from Napa grapes, released in 2003, that earned high praises from Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate. Two years later, Robert Parker declared Covenant “one of the finest kosher wines on Planet Earth.” As the raves kept coming, Covenant became a boutique brand with a cult-like following. Meanwhile, Morgan realized how little he knew about Judaism. So, he decided to reconnect with his Jewish roots – teaching himself Hebrew, reading Torah, laying tefillin – with his wife and business partner Jodie along for the spiritual ride. In 2007 he became a bar mitzvah. The couple became active in an Orthodox congregation in California. It was during a visit to Israel some 15 years ago when Morgan sampled an impressive Domaine du Castel Grand Vin, produced in the Judean Hills, and had an epiphany: If he could make kosher wine
in California, why not also make it in the homeland of the Jewish people, the place where Jewish winemaking began? “Israel reminded us of what Napa Valley was like 30 years ago,” Morgan wrote in J: The Jewish News of Northern California last May. “We were inspired to found Covenant Israel, a wine project aimed at investing in Israel and showing support for what we believe is one of the world’s most up-and-coming wine regions.” That was when Covenant became the first-ever kosher wine to be produced both in the United States and Israel. The first bottle of Covenant Israel, a syrah blend sourced from the Upper Galilee and Golan Heights, was released in 2015. In 2018, Covenant ISRAEL Blue C viognier and Adom became available in the United States. Today, Covenant’s portfolio includes six California wines and three Israeli wines available in the USA. In Geller’s view, “Jeff makes a wine in the Holy Land that’s as unique and superb as the wine he makes in California. Covenant Israel was the talk of the Kosher Food & Wine Experience NYC!”
The label’s syrahs, Blue C viogniers, and Blue C Adom red blend are made in limited batches and consistently earn rave reviews. “Lovers of premium wines would do well to grab them when they can,” Geller advises. “Those who do will see for themselves what Robert Parker means when he talks about ‘the finest kosher wine on Planet Earth.’” On a poignant note, the Morgan’s friend, mentor, and Covenant co-founder Leslie Rudd passed away in May. But Covenant is very much a family affair. Jeff and Jodie’s daughter Zoe made Aliyah four years ago and head up hospitality, sales, marketing, and more in Israel. And Covenant Israel is rapidly becoming one of the most highly regarded brands not just in Israel but in the world. “As impressive as these bottlings are,” added Geller, “nothing impresses me more than the notion that a glass of kosher wine could inspire one family’s spiritual and life journey…and transform the entire wine industry. It’s a story of beshert (destined to be) in the very best sense of the word.” sl slmag.net
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Lamborghini looks to dominate the luxury SUV segment with the launch of Urus Written by Andre James / Photos courtesy of Lamborghini After making its global debut in December 2017 at the Lamborghini factory in Sant’Agata Bolognese, the storied Italian automaker took Urus, its first Super Sport Utility Vehicle, on a whirlwind tour, charging into 114 cities in just four months. From the snowcovered streets of Moscow to the sands of Australia’s Bondi Beach, the roadshow was designed to demonstrate the luxury SUV’s versatility: easy driving in the city, maximum comfort during long journeys, thrilling super sports car dynamics on the road and track, and versatile off-road abilities in a range of environments. "The Lamborghini Urus is a visionary approach based on the infusion of Lamborghini DNA into the most versatile vehicle, the SUV. The Urus elevates the SUV to a level not previously possible, the Super SUV. It is a true Lamborghini in terms of design, performance, driving dynamics and emotion as well as drivable every day in a range of environments," said Stefano Domenicali, Automobili Lamborghini Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 56 slmag.net
In keeping with tradition at Lamborghini, the name Urus is derived from the world of bulls. The Urus, also known as Aurochs, is one of the large, wild ancestors of domestic cattle. The Spanish fighting bull, as bred for the past 500 years, is still very close to the Urus in its appearance. Lamborghini’s Urus features a compact front-mounted 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbo aluminum engine that optimizes the car’s center of gravity. The powerplant strikes an ideal balance between vehicle performance and efficient engine function to deliver one of the highest specific power outputs in its class, and the best weight-to-power ratio. With 650hp at 6,000 rpm, the Urus rockets from 0-62 mph in 3.6-seconds, 0-100 mph in 8.6-seconds, and boasts a top speed of 190 mph. Standard carbon ceramic breaks (the largest ever fitted to a production car) make stop times equally impressive, with deceleration from 60 mph to a standstill in a little more than 110 feet.
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The Tamburo driving mode selector on the center console controls all dynamic vehicle systems, and active torque vectoring via a rear differential enables propulsive power to be instantly distributed to each individual wheel for enhanced traction, depending on the driving mode, driving style and the road grip. In the driving modes STRADA, TERRA (off-road) and NEVE (snow) torque vectoring reduces understeer for safe and simple driving. In SPORT and CORSA torque vectoring allows the Urus to become more agile with a greater oversteer character: interaction between the four-wheel drive system and ESC manages oversteer to enable a precise and fun drive. In SABBIA (sand) mode, the system is calibrated to guarantee agility and precision on terrains with reduced grip, making it the ideal mode for off-road fun. Additionally, depending on the driving mode selected, the V8 engine has been calibrated to vary the sound and feel of the Urus, from the quietest and most comfortable low-frequency sounds in STRADA mode, to a sportier and more exciting Lamborghini sound and feedback in CORSA. Design cues inside and out define the Urus as a member of the Lamborghini family. The exterior adopts the two-thirds body, onethird window ratio of Lamborghini super sports cars. The peaked
mound of the hood recalls both the Miura and Aventador. LED headlights are designed in the familiar Lamborghini Y shape. The Y-shaped front air intakes, also a feature of the LM002, are detailed with the Italian flag. The rear diffuser is inspired by Lamborghini race cars, with integrated double round exhaust pipes. Inside, the Urus amply accommodates five occupants in a low but comfortable super sports car seat position. Oriented around the driver, the slim Y design of the dashboard is inspired by the LM002 as well as by current Lamborghini super sports cars. The Lamborghini hexagonal theme echoes throughout the interior, in elements such as air vents and door handles, and even in items such as the cup holders and air bag modules. Myriad customization options are available, from 21” to 23” tires especially developed by Pirelli for the Urus, to 18-way fullyelectric front seats with ventilation and massage. “The Urus fits perfectly within the Lamborghini family as a high-performance car. It is the culmination of intensive development and passionate skill to create a new breed of bull: a Super SUV that transcends the boundaries of expectations and opens the door to new possibilities for both our brand and our customers,” said Domenicali. Suggested retail price for the 2019 Lamborghini Urus is $200,000. sl
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Scott Flora with a Babydoll Southdown lamb
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED Native Flora embraces a “renegade” approach to winemaking in Oregon’s Dundee Hills AVA Written by Bridget Williams / Photography courtesy of Native Flora Describing an experience as “authentic” is currently buzzy in both culinary and travel industries. It is a somewhat malleable descriptor, as what is deemed genuine or original by one person can seem contrived to someone else. For better or worse, authentic is the word that bubbles to the top every time I try to convey my experiences traveling through Oregon’s famed Willamette Valley winemaking region, where, with surprising frequency, my tasting glasses are filled by the winemakers themselves, who share their unique story as they pour. While there are certainly commonalities from one to the next—the notion of following a dream, taking a big leap of faith and moving to Oregon to build a winery from scratch—I never tire of hearing their tales of trials and triumphs as they learned the winemaking process from grape-to-glass. During my most recent visit, which was solely focused on the 6,490-acres that comprise the Dundee Hills AVA, I once again drank up the collective stories of those who have chosen to 62 slmag.net
pursue their passion in winemaking, farming, hospitality, and art. There is a strong sense of community among the more than 50 vineyards and wineries in the Dundee Hills, and this conviviality carries over to all aspects of the visitor experience. Over the next few issues we’ll be sharing highlights of the trip, including discussions with winemaking pioneers who put Oregon’s pinot noir on the map, to the new kids on the block who are looking to carve out their own unique niche. For our first installment, we’ve chosen to focus on Native Flora, which was among the first wineries I visited on my maiden voyage to Oregon’s wine country several years ago. Founders/ owners Scott and Denise Flora arrived in Oregon from Hong Kong in 2000, and from the get-go they have made a point to challenge convention. Their vanguard approach to winemaking, as well as their highly personal tasting experience certainly left an impression on me.
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As Scott will quickly tell you, Native Flora is not your typical Oregon winery. “We are likely the most rebel, renegade establishment in wine country, and possibly the most fun,” he said. Taking a heterodox approach, in 2005 they planted their first vines on a steep north-facing slope on which no one else dared to plant. Upping the ante on alternative approaches, the vines are supported by a unique trellis system that allows a herd of Babydoll Southdown sheep to work as groundskeepers, mowing and fertilizing the grounds year-round. The lowest fruiting wire is set just above the reach of the tallest sheep, which has the added benefit of making the harvest a little less backbreaking. Sitting at 800’ feet of elevation, the vineyards in the valley below Native Flora mimic squares of a patchwork quilt. This rarified air imparts Native Flora with its own microclimate, which allows Scott, a Yale grad and self-professed “wine geek,” to relish in experimentation. “Sometimes we crash and burn; most of the time we succeed,” he conveyed with bravado. Comprising 16,000-square-feet in total, the winery, tasting area, and the Flora’s personal home are artfully and thoughtfully melded into the hilltop site. Sustainable innovations include geo-thermal heating and cooling, an extensive rainwater capture system that leaves groundwater untouched, and a waste treatment system suitable for a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Unless you have a tasting appointment, coming across a bottle of Native Flora is like catching a unicorn, and that is by design. Scott explained, “We greatly value experimentation, 64 slmag.net
privacy, our place, the guests who come to visit, and our friendships with them when they depart. We produce worldclass wines sought by serious collectors, as well as novel, fun, and technically sound wines meant to stretch the boundaries of wine tradition. Our goal is to be a limited producer, sought out for quality of product and experience.” Reflective of the Asian accents found throughout their airy residence, Scott and Denise have a yin-and-yang relationship that serves their business interests well. With Scott as the booming mouthpiece of the brand, Denise, a retired COO, has a quieter confidence and eye for detail that keeps the business side running smoothly. Native Flora’s current portfolio includes an ageable dry rosé, a “riesling for riesling haters”, pinot noir, pinot blanc, a “PMS” blend (estate-grown pinot, malbec and syrah), and méthode champenoise sparkling wine. Most of their wines are available to order through Native Flora’s website (nativeflora.com), or by joining their wine club. A benefit of an in-person tasting is gaining access to a handful of limited-production or library wines only available through the tasting room. While Scott and Denise make seriously good wines, they believe wine and fun go hand-in-hand, as evidenced by the wonderfully witty stories found on many of their bottle labels (we won’t spoil the surprise here so you’ll have to seek out a bottle to see for yourself ). “It’s a kick running a small vineyard,” said Scott. sl For more information on the Dundee Hills AVA, visit dundeehills.org.
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A SPIRITED RELATIONSHIP A mother-daughter duo is redefining craft distilling in the Bluegrass Written by Bridget Williams / Photography by Tony Bailey It’s not always easy to quantify the special spirit that defines most mother-daughter relationships. As the dynamic duo behind Jeptha Creed Distillery in Shelbyville, KY, Joyce Nethery and her daughter Autumn can count no less than a dozen special spirits between them. Together they are redefining craft distilling in Kentucky, utilizing a ground-to-glass philosophy in which they have a hand in all aspects of their spirit production. A master distiller with a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Louisville, Joyce entered the spirits game with scientific precision, transferring 15 years of experience as a process engineer in industrial scale distillation to a more palatable product. Autumn, who was not of legal drinking age when the idea for the distillery first started taking shape, was sent overseas to study distilling at Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland before returning home to obtain a marketing 66 slmag.net
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The Flaming Strawberry Fields cocktail is made with Jeptha Creed Lemonade Moonshine.
Planting 20-acres of open-pollinated non-GMO heirloom Bloody Butcher in a field next to one growing non-GMO yellow corn (the type used by most distillers), she watched in amazement as deer and turkey would pass straight through the yellow cornfields to feast on her heirloom variety. “That really told us something because the deer had a choice,” she said. They took what the deer left them to a distillery in Wisconsin and produced several batches of mash bill, half with yellow corn and half with Bloody Butcher. While the latter produces a mash with a unique pink hue, it still comes off the still clear like its yellow counterpart. First tastings of the test whisky confirmed Joyce’s hunch. “The Bloody Butcher batches had a unique smooth, sweet and nutty complexity. I knew we could eventually make a beautiful bourbon with it.” A multi-grain bourbon had always been top-of-mind for Joyce, but after several trials, they decided to craft three bourbons: a wheat, rye, and a multi-grain, all Kentucky Straight, meaning that it will be aged for a minimum of two years in the barrel.
With their recipes secured, a name was next. “Jeptha” is derived from their farm in Shelby County, which is located at the base of Jeptha Knob, the highest point in the Bluegrass region, and believed to have been created by an ancient meteorite strike. Squire and Daniel Boone are credited with giving the area its name in the late 1700s. “Creed” represents a public promise to stand by the values they believe are inherent in their family business. “It’s all about local history, heritage and culture,” explained Joyce. Just like crafting the perfect bourbon takes time, so did finding a “home” for Jeptha Creed. After an exhaustive search, the Nethery family decided on the first property they’d looked at, a 64-acre parcel fronting Interstate 64 in Shelbyville. After building an access road and a bridge with decorative ironwork over one of two spring-fed creeks on the property (the source of their limestone spring water), they got to work building the 15,500-square-foot distillery and tasting room, a highly personal process for every member of the family. slmag.net
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The Bonfire cocktail is made with Jeptha Creed’s Coffee Vodka and Honey Vodka.
Joyce recalls writing her favorite bible quotes and blessings on support beams during construction, while her husband slipped handwritten notes into various spots behind the walls. Unique details in the tasting room and visitors’ center include a vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams, a live edge bar top fashioned from a tree felled on the farm, comfortable seating areas, and gleaming copper bar equipment and fixtures. A large “clubhouse” adjacent to the tasting room, along with a 5,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor patio overlooking the distillery’s backyard and barrel-aging barns is quickly becoming a popular spot for weddings and special events. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the distillery allow the 500-gallon copper Vendome still to shine. Aging nearby is the very first barrel of legally produced bourbon in Shelby County since prohibition. Eager to earn the designation, it took a month to fill a 53-gallon barrel using a 30-gallon pot still set up on the patio of the distillery before it was open to the public. Knowing that things go in cycles and the world of spirits can be finicky, Joyce and Autumn devised a comprehensive spirit line that allows them the flexibility to meet market demands while waiting for their bourbon to mature. And, with 1,000 acres under cultivation throughout Shelby County, the family is able to 72 slmag.net
produce the grain, corn, fruits, herbs and other ingredients needed for Jeptha Creed’s vodka, whiskey and moonshine. Apples for the apple pie moonshine are picked locally, as are the blueberries used to add sweetness (no sugar needed or added) for their blueberry vodka. My personal favorite is the garlicky spiciness of their hot pepper vodka, infused with serrano, jalapeño and Anaheim peppers. It’s perfect for adding some kick to a classic Moscow mule. At present, two types of whisky are available: 100-proof Bloody Butcher’s Creed straight bourbon whisky (delightfully smooth with overtones of warm maple syrup), and a 92-proof Bloody Butcher’s Creed 6-month whisky (the proof being Joyce’s homage to her and Bruce’s 1992 wedding date). Jeptha Creed’s most anxiously awaited release—their first bourbon—is scheduled to hit shelves in early 2019. “From the beginning we set out to make sure that we are unique and distinct in Bourbon Country,” explained Joyce, who singled out the unique array of working vintage cars, some more than 100-years-old, on display around the distillery grounds. “We’re all about making old fashioned new.” sl Jeptha Creed Distillery is located at 500 Gordon Lane in Shelbyville. For more information on distillery tours and tastings, the restaurant (which serves lunch Tuesday through Sunday), or special events, visit jepthacreed.com.
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Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer
1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial Scaglietti Spyder
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After an intense competition that drew diverse cars from around the globe, the coveted gold Best of Show ribbon was placed on the deep blue bodywork of a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It was a match meant to be. “As a Zagato collector, I broke the rules and bought a Touring-bodied car because this Alfa Romeo is very special,” said longtime entrant David Sydorick of Beverly Hills, California. 76 slmag.net
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More than 30 classes of classic cars lined the iconic 17th and 18th holes at Pebble Beach.
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Bluegrass International Cup Evening in the Gardens, 6pm, Mt. Brilliant Farm fayettealliance.com 12th annual Bluegrass International Cup, 5pm, Mt. Brilliant Farm; fayettealliance.com A Summer Soiree for Community Action Council, 7pm, The Mane on Main; cheryl.klever@commaction.org The Night Market, 6pm; nolicdc.org/the-night-market/ Habitat for Humanity 30th Anniversary Celebration, 2pm, Martin Luther King Park; lexhabitat.org McDazzle, 6pm, Hilton Hotel downtown Lexington; rmhclexington.com Bluegrass Opera 10th Birthday Celebration, 6:30pm, 21c Hotel; bgolex.org Bluegrass Autism Walk, 2pm, Kroger Field; asbg.org/autism-walk/ September Yearling Sale, Keeneland; keeneland.com KY Bourbon Festival; kybourbonfestival.com Jefferson Street Soiree, 6pm, Jefferson Street; jeffersonstreetsoiree.com Dining Out for Life; dineoutlex.com Fall Family Fun Day & Walk for Down Syndrome Assoc. of Central KY, 9am, Masterson Station Park Fairgrounds; dsack.org Harvest Lex 2018, 6pm, Manchester Music Hall; kyra.org Kentucky National Horse Show; Kentucky Horse Park; thekentuckynational.com Designer Showcase Preview Party, 6pm, 3330 Versailles Road; forfriends.com Betsy Gala & Grand Prix, 5:30pm, Alltech Arena at the KY Horse Park; ukmarkey.org DelectABLE Bourbon Charity Dinner, 6pm, Malone’s Prime Events & Receptions; ablemission.org Recycle the Runway for Dress for Success Lexington, 6:30pm, The Grand Reserve; Lexington.dressforsuccess.org Chaser’s Eve Black Tie Gala, 6:30pm, Buck Pond Farm, 1055 Paynes Mill Road; highhopesteeplechase.com High Hope Steeplechase, 11am, KY Horse Park; highhopesteeplechase.com
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MOONLIGHT MAMBO
Guests attending Moonlight Mambo, the first major fundraising event for Casa de la Cultura KY, were encouraged to dress in semi-formal retro 1950s attire. Held at the Carnegie Center, the evening included live music, tapas from Fida’s CafÊ, a silent auction and mambo dance lessons.
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1) Chris & Mercedes Harn 2) Carolina & Ash Brock 3) Eddie, Elena & Nicole Grider 4) Annette & Noe Tiranda-Maniz 5) Elisa Bruce, Laurent Gilles 6) Julie & Joshua Lewis 7) Juanjo Galicia, Monse Toranzo 8) Monica Calleja, Gloria Artaga. Mizari Zyares, William Begley, Bella Begley, Soreyda Begley, Dori Caluca 9) Karen & Jeff May, Doug & Martha Brown
The Horses Arrived Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup We would like to extend our gratitude to these companies for helping make this event possible
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One of Lexington’s most beloved summer traditions, the Charity Horseshow was created by the Junior League of Lexington in 1937 and has grown to become the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show. Proceeds from the event support the JLL’s community grants program.
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1) Bella Ballinger, Lisle Broadbent, Caroline Prewitt 2) Clark Clouse, Jacee Johnson, Jena Johnson 3) Christy Womack, Rick Womack, Terry Bennett, Marty Bennett & Foxy Roxie 4) Alex Adams, Savannah Adams, Mawell Boghigian, Diana Boghigian, Laney Simpson,Gianna Palmberg, Lyndsay Rice, Kate Ramsower 5) Sarah Byers, Rita Wheeler 6) Melissa King, Jean Almaria 7) Natalie Jones, Courtney Sizemore 8) Madeline Oliver, Cece Bolka, Te’a Snider 9) Mary Lynes Sutton, Lauren Evans, Samantha Swiger
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Founded in 2004, the Keeneland Concours attracts notable cars and collectors from around the country. This year, more than 130 vehicles graced the lawn in front of the Keene Barn at Keeneland; automobiles and motorcycles from BMW were the featured marque.
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A benefit for the Woodford Humane Society, the second annual Summer Gala was held at the Keeneland Entertainment Center and presented by Summit Family Chiropractic.
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STORM THE CASTLE
Hosted by the American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Castle to coincide with the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, the event featured a decadent brunch along with a bourbon tasting and palette training session with bourbon steward Tim Knittel.
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BOURBON AND BREWS ON BROADWAY
Now in its second year, this benefit for The Blue Grass Trust is quickly becoming an end-of-summer staple. The lively event featured a performance by Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Maker’s Mark cocktails, beer from West Sixth Brewing and food by Catering by Donna.
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1) Emma Kate Carloftis, Toni Carloftis, Dusty Carloftis, Aaron Wier 2) Beverly Fortune, Linda Roach 3) Geneva Donaldson, Janie Fergus, Julie Paxton, Jackson Osborne, Maureen Peters 4) Bill Francis, Rachael Brown 5) Carolyn Hackworth, Sally Johnston 6) Alyssa Erickson, Kirstin Vohnert 7) McKenzie Meissner, Austin Hazelwood 8) Isabelle Yates, Beanie Peterson, Jon Carloftis, Shelia Ferrell 9) Penny McCarthy, Brenda Bragonia, Jon Carloftis
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You are cordially invited to join us for a Black Tie Evening and a Family Fun Day of charity benefitting
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2018
Chaser’s Eve Black Tie Gala Historic Buck Pond Farm, Versailles, Kentucky
High Hope Steeplechase The Steeplechase Course at The Kentucky Horse Park
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