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SVPN and our member real estate agents, contractors, and developers welcome you to issue #7. We have been blown away by the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve received from our readers who are excited to have a monthly magazine that not only celebrates all the reasons to live in and love the Sun Valley area, but also showcases a stunning array of the available real estate here. We’ve heard from our member realtors that some of you have purchased real estate as a result of picking up our magazine. We thank all of you for supporting our endeavor. Our cover shot and our feature story for this month, Sirens of Design, has had us giddy for months now as we’ve been planning this issue. We are excited to introduce you to three strikingly intelligent and talented women who have made a signature mark on the architectural and design world in Sun Valley and beyond. We hope you enjoy getting to know them as much as we did. We are also excited to share with you more from the Sun Valley Arts

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From left, top to bottom: Column 1: Justin Williams, Gretchen Palmer; Column 2: Katherine Rixon, Paul Kenny, Tom Drougas, Dick Fenton; Column 3: Wally Huffman, Sue Engelmann, Matt Bogue, Mike Murphy; Column 4: John Lee, Todd Conklin, Rob Cronin, Dan Gorham, Jason Buck.

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From left, top to bottom: Column 1: Summer Bauer, Fern MacKenzie, Robin Christensen, Jed Gray; Column 2: Tim Carter, Jeannie Catchpole, Chrissy Gove, Joe Marx, Ed Redman; Column 3: Tom Heinrich, Jim Figge, Pam Rheinschild,Terry Palmer; Column 4: Jeannie Kiel, Jack Bariteau, Bill Norris.

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From left, top to bottom: Column 1: Lane Monroe, Suzanne Williams, Bob Sarchett, Bob Kesting, Nathan Fierman; Column 2: Ellen Frieder, Scott Mary, Rob Hogan, Cindy Kesting; Column 3: Suzanne Hausner, Heidi Baldwin, Stephanie Reed, Sheila Liermann, Joanne Wetherell; Column 4: Jim Kuehn, Janis Fulton, Alex Hughes, Cheryl Concannon, Sonya Johnston; Column 5: Graydon Burnett, Matt Christian, Cindy Ward, Anne Zauner; Column 6: Eeva Pregitzer, Yvette Lane, Tom Monge, Deborah Sievers, Daren Pennell; Column 7: Dawn Hofheimer, Alex Higgins, John Heinrich, Cindy McCoy.

Market. We introduce you to a fascinating artist, Jane Maxwell, hosted this month by Gilman Contemporary. Her work, which delves into the way the women are portrayed in the media, is intelligent, relevant, and poignant. We also visit with the owners of Gallery DeNovo as they tell us about their mission—introducing well-established international artists to new American audiences. In the pages of SVPN we like to take time to celebrate the generosity, ingenuity, and talents of those living in our midst. This month we look at the good deeds done by the Sun Valley Adaptive Sports program, Higher Ground. Working with wounded veterans, Higher Ground helps these service men and women adjust to life after the military, introducing them to recreational activities like skiing and snowboarding as one way to cope. Our architectural spotlight this month is the penthouse. If you want the cosmopolitan feel of city living with the bonus of small-town charm, you are in good company, and you will find some promising properties to boot. If you’re looking for a little less high culture and a

lot more rugged adventure, you might be interested in our feature on fly-in/fly-out ranches. We are also excited to launch the SVPN website this month. Check out www.sunvalleypropertynews.com for daily featured properties and more. The feedback we most often hear from our readers is that you love the fact we’re a monthly magazine with interesting and relevant editorial content as well as the most comprehensive real estate gallery available. If you advertise with us, your message is always beautiful, fresh, and relevant. If you are sponsoring one of the amazing cultural, philanthropic, or athletic events that our community is becoming increasingly known for (like the Sun Valley Film Festival that is kicking off its inaugural event March 15), we are committed to providing you with a stylish and smart way to spread the word. And our real estate members are able to bring you the most up-to-date listings in a format that never fails to remind locals and visitors alike what it is we love about Sun Valley.

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SVPN introduces you to six remarkable women who served our country and are learning to cope with life after the military.

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architectural trends: penthouses

The cosmopolitan feel of city living with mountain-town charm.

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SVPN’s gallery of the area’s best restaurants, cafés, and gifts

The latest from the world of property including this month’s “Doubletake” property and SVPN’s “3 Screaming Deals.”

the dish, café culture, & shopping guide

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sun valley flash

Nordic Town U.S.A. earns its name with a whirlwind of Nordic Festival activities like the Downtown Jam and the Boulder Mountain Tour. 10

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open spaces: fly-in/fly-out ranches

Plane? Check. Pilot or Pilot’s License? Check. All right then, all you need is a spectacular spot off the beaten path. Check out SVPN’s look at access-by-air ranches.

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svpn feature: sirens of design

Three women taking the architectural world by storm. An architect, an engineer, and an interior designer on living life on their own terms.

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good deeds

Sun Valley Adaptive Sports hosts wounded veterans and helps them get on the road to healing.

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sun valley art market

SVPN’s run-down of the events and exhibitions in the art market and the way of DeNovo, a gallery in search of undiscovered talent.

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svpn style watch

The hottest looks for winter and must-haves for the home.

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up in the air

SVPN continues its coverage of the airport debate.

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market outlook

Meet Robert Crosby, Sun Valley Board of Realtors’ Director of Government Affairs, and hear what our experts are saying about the local property market.

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The Sun Valley Film Festival launches in March.

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area focus

105+ PAGES OF PRIME LOCAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS!

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real estate gallery Our showcase of this month’s prime real estate listings

Your essential guide to the valley and SVPN staff picks.

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More pages of prime local property for sale across the Sun Valley resort area

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contributors ryan waterfield editor

Ryan has lived in the Sun Valley area for 16 years, working as a teacher at Community School until recently when she signed on as editor at SVPN. She currently sits on the board of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, is a rabid University of Kentucky basketball fan, and spends as much time as she can stand with her two-year-old son, Townes. For this issue Ryan writes about the good work done by Sun Valley Adaptive Sports and three women she admires in the design world. On what she’s looking forward to in March—“March Madness of course. I’m rooting for Kentucky to go all the way!”

sabina dana plasse writer

Sabina Dana Plasse has been a writer for more than 15 years, working in publishing, film, and television. In this issue, she continues her coverage of the world-class fine arts market here in Sun Valley. What is Dana looking forward to this spring? She says, “I am looking forward to the Sun Valley Film Festival making its debut March 15-18.”

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Dennis Higman has written for theWood River Journal, Idaho Mountain Express, Newwest.com, and has published two novels. In this issue of SVPN, Dennis writes about the fly-in/fly-out ranch properties that pepper the Idaho landscape. What is Dennis excited about come this spring? “My wife and I will be welcoming our fourth grandchild in early April. We’re over the moon about that.”

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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS NEW MAGAZINE We love to hear from our readers! Email us your feedback and comments at feedback@sunvalleypropertynews.com On the cover: L to R: Liv Jensen, structural engineer; Gretchen Wagner, architect; Jennifer Hoey Smith, interior designer Photography: Hillary Maybery.

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Mia is a 14-year Ketchum resident who has worked as a writer/editor for several national publications. In our March issue Mia covers the goings-on in the valley and the cosmopolitan flair that penthouse living affords. When asked what she’s looking forward to this spring, Mia responded that she’s a girl of simple pleasures. “If this March is a repeat of last March with snow, snow, and more snow, I’ll be satisfied!” sunvalleypropertynews.com

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news Mia James’s roundup of the latest news in the valley, from real estate sales to the best things to see and do in our neighborhood this month

march calendar of events

February 25–March 3

The National Brotherhood of Skiers Annual Meeting The National Brotherhood of Skiers, an organization founded 39 years ago to break down barriers to snow-sports for the African-American community, comes to Sun Valley to ski, ride, and socialize. www.nbs.org

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A Casablanca Evening: Community School Auction and Dinner Community School’s annual auction and dinner, “A Casablanca Evening,” will be held at the Sun Valley Limelight Room. Proceeds from this year’s Moroccan-themed event will benefit various school programs, including financial aid and scholarships. www.communityschool.org

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March 8–10

Ski to Live: Unique Mindset Ski and Snowboard Clinic with World-Renowned Skier Kristen Ulmer This three-day clinic with famed big-mountain skier and “mindset” sports coach Kristen Ulmer combines mental and snow-sport skills to help you achieve your athletic and personal best. For intermediate to advanced alpine and telemark skiers and snowboarders, ages 12 and up. To reserve your spot, call Zenergy at 208.725.0595 x141 or email Yvette at yhubbard@thunderspring.com. www.zenergyatthunderspring.com/events.htm and www.kristenulmer.com

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Nordic Diamondback Revenge Skate or classic ski the Sun Valley Nordic Center’s infamous Diamondback trail in arguably the most challenging cross-country ski race in the valley. 10- and 5-kilometer distances, with awards party to follow. Call 208.622.2250 to register. www.sunvalley.com

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The Paw ‘n’ Pole Ski and snowshoe with your best furry pal and raise money for the valley’s animal shelter. Costumes (for two- and four-legged participants) are part of the fun, so watch for this year’s event theme to be announced soon. www.animalshelterwrv.org

March 15-18

THE SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL This spring filmmakers from around the world bring their vision to Sun Valley, and you’re invited to watch it come into focus.

www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org

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24 Hours of Sun Valley The first annual 24 Hours of Sun Valley is a fundraiser for research into cystinosis, a rare metabolic disease. Relay teams of skiers, telemark skiers, and snowboarders ski and ride on designated runs from 10 a.m. March 23 to 10 a.m. March 24 and race to complete the most runs. www.24hoursofsunvalley.com

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SVPN Photo Contest SVPN has gone national!

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Here, two of our loyal readers enjoy our January issue while taking a wild ride on Space Mountain. While we received some other great photos, this one takes the cake! Congratulations to Sophia Carkonen pictured here with her friend, Meredith Pintler, and her dad, Jim Carkonen.

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Recognized as one of the top wellness events in the United States, the 15th annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival will focus on the theme of “Owning Your Energy.” There will be over 20 speakers addressing body, mind, and spiritual wellness, including Alan Cohen of Chicken Soup for the Soul, anti-aging pioneer Dr. Uzzi Reiss, and yoga master Saul David Raye. The festival will also offer workshops, yoga classes, music, and a Wellness Expo showcasing a variety of wellness-related products and services. The Sun Valley Wellness Institute is pleased to announce that best-selling author and renowned brain scientist, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, will be delivering the keynote presentation to kick off the 2012 festival. Dr. Taylor is the author of The New York Times bestselling memoir about her recovery from a stroke and the insights she gained into the workings of her brain, entitled My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey.

tickets & info www.sunvalleywellness.org

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OOPS Perfection is boring. We’re excited to welcome back our Oops column with an admission of imperfection. We neglected to announce the winners of the Ketchum Holiday Lighting competition. So...Ho, Ho, Ho—here we go. Sue Bridgman Floral Design Studio won the grand prize of $2,000. The Vault was the runner-up and won a $100 gift certificate to Atkinsons’ Market. Honorable mentions were Consign Design, The Chocolate Moose, Rolling in Dough, and Wiseguy’s Pizza Truck. Thank you to Terry Murphy of Bellissimo for organizing the event. Please start planning for next year’s event as this year’s participants have set the bar high!

DOUBLETAKE A property so special that it deserves a second look Within minutes of world-class skiing in prestigious Sun Valley, Idaho, this secluded riverfront mountain estate sits on 5 acres on the Big Wood River. Located in premier North Ketchum, this gorgeous custom-designed stone & timber home offers the ultimate in privacy with dramatic up-close river and mountain views. Exceptional details and finishes, elegant spaces and high-end features run throughout the 8,000 square feet of living space with features including 7 en-suite bedrooms, 8 full baths, 1 half bath, large gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook & patio dining, formal living room, formal dining room, family/media room with large flat screen TV, exercise room, magnificent upper-floor master suite with his and her bathrooms (steam & spa), large walk-in closet, laundry room, private office, and grand balcony overlooking the river. The property also includes a detached 2-bedroom, 2-bath guest house with full kitchen and living room, as well as a swimming pool, spa, oversized 1,200-square-foot 4-car garage, heated paver driveway and patios, forced heat, radiant heat, air conditioning, room for horses, tennis court, and more.

$7,000,000 • Jason Sisilli, Coldwell Banker 208.806.1110

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3DEALS SCREAMING SVPN

It’s no secret that buyer opportunities abound in today’s real estate market. But even among the inventory of great buys, a few listings lead the pack. According to SVPN’s member real estate agents, here are some of the best deals on the market today in their respective price categories (under $500,000; between $500,000 and $1 million; and over $1 million).

Under $500K

Condo on Trail Creek With a little interior construction, this wonderful in-town, 2-bed, 1-bath condo could be converted from an office to a very special residence. Great views of Baldy and Trail Creek out the back door. Now priced at $399,000, this property was originally listed at $529,000. $399,000 • Bob Kesting 208.720.0496

$500K to $1 Million

Chocolate Gulch This charming and immaculate custom log home is located in private Chocolate Gulch, north of Ketchum. The home offers an open floor plan with high ceilings and southern exposure. Just under 2,688 square feet, the home includes 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 3-car garage with generous storage, and is surrounded by aspen trees and pristine landscaping. Now listed at $995,000, this property was originally listed at $1.6 million in 2010. $995,000 • Terry Palmer 208.720.3401

Over $1 Million

Valley Club This beautiful Ruscitto-designed home is brand new and has never been occupied. The home overlooks a pond and open space with long vistas to Baldy. 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths are included in 4,238 square feet. High-quality finishes throughout. Valley Club amenities such as the recreation center, clubhouse, pool, and tennis facilities are within easy walking distance. Previously listed at $2,650,000, this home has now been reduced to $1,175,000. $1,175,000 • Dick Fenton 208.720.0386

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Great Development Opportunity Hits Market One of the last big development parcels close to Sun Valley is now on the market. Peregrine Ranch, a 158-acre property just southwest of the Valley Club (mid-valley), is currently listed at $12,000,000. With privacy, sun, highdensity zoning, excellent water rights, and Sun Valley resort amenities only a few miles away, this property presents a variety of development opportunities. Possibilities include a multi-family estate, single large estate, and conservation easement. With the existing zoning, the water rights, and the location near Ketchum and Hailey, this is a perfect development opportunity. For more information

Alex Higgins: 208.720.0525 • Jed Gray: 208.720.0575

Tennis Great’s Sun Valley Estate Offered for Sale The 80-acre estate belonging to former Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander is now offered for sale. Listed at $5,900,000, the secluded property features a 10,000-square-foot main home with 7 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, chef’s kitchen, a sauna, wine cellar, and a soundproof music room as well as a guesthouse and caretaker’s house—all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Pioneer Mountains. As well, there is a lap pool, hot tub, and pond that doubles in the winter as a hockey rink. Why would the Wilanders leave such a paradise? According to Mats and his wife, Sonya, with their children soon leaving for college, it’s time to downsize. For more information Stephanie Reed: 208.720.8958 20

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Conference On January 18 and 19, representatives from the Western Mountain Resort Alliance (WMRA) met at the Sun Valley Resort. The WMRA is an organization composed of representatives from destination ski resorts around the Mountain West. Robert Crosby, the Sun Valley Board of Realtors’ Government Affairs Director, addressed issues of local concern such as affordable housing, the vital role the airport plays in the economic stability of the Wood River Valley, and the Ketchum sign ordinance. Russell Riggs, a Senior Regulatory Representative with the National Association of Realtors in Washington, D.C., addressed issues of national concern including a close look at a poll of vacation and investment buyer trends from 2005 – 2010. He noted that 52% of investment buyers and 34% of vacation buyers polled were likely to buy again in the next two years and that 80% of vacation buyers and 77% of investment buyers think it’s a good time to purchase real estate. Wally Huffman concluded presentations with a presentation of the present and future development of Snow Basin, Utah, and finished with a talk about the River Run development and White Cloud projects.

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On February 4 more than 900 racers skied through the spectacular Boulder Mountains for 32 kilometers of breathtaking beauty and world-class competition in the Boulder Mountain Tour, one of America’s longest running and most respected crosscountry ski races. 1

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Some of the night’s winners including (from left) Patrick O’Brien, Rosie Brennan, Nicole DeYong, Colin Rodgers, Rebecca Dussault, and Mathew Liebsut.

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On January 28 skiers decked out in their best costumes, divided into relay teams, and skinned 1.3 miles (600 vertical feet) up Dollar Face and skied back to the start, handing off the baton to the next teammate. Racers completed as many laps as possible in five hours. 1

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On February 8 supporters of St. Thomas Playhouse gathered at the Elkhorn Springs restaurant in Elkhorn Village and enjoyed a three-course Thai-inspired luncheon prepared by Rickshaw restaurant’s chef Laura Apshaga. The luncheon included musical numbers throughout, an auction, and a raffle.

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The musical entertainment did not disappoint; the trio here serenaded the guests with a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I.

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linda: marines

• Served in Fallujah, Iraq, 2004-2005. • “I have avoided going out and socializing with people for the past several years after all my negative experiences in Iraq, but I feel I can try to once again restore my faith in humanity after Higher Ground.”

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center stage by Ryan Waterfield • photography Hillary Maybery Sun Valley is populated by world-class athletes, artists, thinkers, writers, and doers. But our little hamlet is also populated by people and organizations who work hard to make the world a better place. Because of the work that Sun Valley Adaptive Sports and Higher Ground do, six to eight times a year our valley plays host to men and women who have served our country with honor and commitment. We tip our hats to these organizations and these veterans, wounded warriors who are ready to fight a new battle. (See the full story on page 74.)

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nia lucas: army

• Served in Afghanistan as a medic. • Nia says that her experiences living with her injuries have taught her to be fearless. She says, “I don’t hold on to fears.” • After her time in Sun Valley, Nia is now a fearless snowboarder!

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kate: army

• Served in Iraq as a mortician. • Kate is currently a published author, writing about her experiences living with a traumatic brain injury. • While here, Kate skied fast, very fast, on a monoski. • “Skiing and my time at Higher Ground reminded me of what I love about life—new adventures.”


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• Served in Iraq 2004-2005. • Was a participant in a previous Higher Ground camp and returned this year as a support partner for a fellow veteran. • “There’s no other camp like Higher Ground for helping veterans learn to deal with their new realities.”

jael: air force • Served in Iraq as an intelligence officer. • “I have realized that I can do more than I ever thought I could; I have really surprised myself at what I have been able to accomplish here.”

deborah: air force

• Served in Iraq 2004-2005 as a logistics officer; she has served in the military for 29 years. • “The sort of recreational therapy that Higher Ground offers gives you a sense of freedom to just enjoy yourself.” sunvalleypropertynews.com

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If the thought of a penthouse residence suggests life in the big city, that’s exactly what top-floor living in Ketchum affords—a bit of an urban lifestyle in our mountain community. While local penthouses tend to be as sophisticated as their urban counterparts, their elevated settings give way to alpine views that are unmistakably Sun Valley.

ABOVE: The kitchen in the 511 Building’s penthouse residence was designed by the homeowners Lynn and Tom Knudson.

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Lynn and Tom Knudson, 511 Building Lynn Knudson, who lives with her husband Tom on the top floor of Ketchum’s 511 Building, says that penthouse living has allowed them to enjoy the taste of city life that they craved. “We always wanted to live and work in a city,” Lynn says, and because their downtown neighborhood is host to restaurants, retailers, galleries, the grocery store, and the bulk of the town’s activities, they stay connected to Ketchum’s metropolitan side. The mix of commercial and residential spaces is one aspect of penthouse living that was especially appealing to the Knudsons. Before the 511 Building was constructed,

Lynn and Tom were eager to build a place where they could live and work. “We were so excited about that lifestyle,” Lynn explains of their plan to live on the top level of the building that would, at that time, house two of their retail business. This mixed-use concept was relatively new to Ketchum when the Knudsons built in 1990. “The 511 Building is one of the first fully commercial multi-use buildings in the Ketchum core,” Lynn says. Current 511 tenants include Deja Vu, Theodore, The Red Door, Primavera Plant and Flowers, and three salons. Of their penthouse residence itself, Lynn says, “Our home is an eclectic modern art

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collector’s dream home,” thanks to an open floor plan with large spaces, inside and out. And as for the quality of life from the top floor, living in the heart of Ketchum’s cultural and social corridor affords the best of all worlds. “Life in the 511 Building in the core of Ketchum is wonderful, scenic, private, and so convenient,” she says.

TOP TO BOTTOM: Twilight on the rooftop—the 511 Building’s expansive outdoor living space; an open floor plan with large spaces makes the Knudson penthouse a “modern art collector’s dream home.”

Betty Swanson, Atrium Building For Betty Swanson and her two children, ages 14 and 16, the transition from a large home in the north valley to a penthouse atop Ketchum’s Atrium building has been a rewarding and fulfilling change. She says that her family finds life in the Ketchum core “invigorating” and that as downtown property owners, they hope to contribute to the town’s vitality. Because the purchase of the penthouse also included two commercial spaces in the Atrium, currently occupied by Rasberry’s restaurant and catering business and Tribes Interiors, they found the property

especially appealing. As Betty explains, the acquisition allows her family to “contribute to keeping the core of our town alive.” While Betty’s wish to add to the success of the Ketchum business core inspired her to purchase a multi-use property, the two tenants—Tribes and Rasberry’s—made the purchase particularly ideal. “I found that two of my favorite businesses in town are part of this building,” she says of the occupants. As well, Fulton Associates Real Estate operates from the first level of the Atrium, rounding out the building’s thriving commercial scene. sunvalleypropertynews.com

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In addition to liveliness, Betty names convenience as a major attribute of in-town living. She and her children are now at the center of town’s activities and amenities, and the move from their larger home to the penthouse has freed them from landscaping chores, leaving them more time to “bike and ski on weekends,” she explains. In addition to enjoying Ketchum’s vitality just outside her home, Betty says that the penthouse itself is a wonderful environment, thanks to the views and natural light that top-floor living affords. “The Atrium building has incredible natural light due to its fabulous location on the northwest corner of Leadville and 5th Street, giving it a sunny southwest orientation,” she explains. “The penthouse itself has unending natural light and a stunning west-facing deck with spectacular, unobstructed views of Baldy.” ABOVE: A spacious and well-lit penthouse bathroom.

Interested in your own perch on top of the world? The 511 Penthouse is for sale. Contact Terry Palmer, Sun Valley Associates, 208.622.4100.

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opper Ridge, Ketchum Live in the heart of Ketchum enjoying exceptional interiors with no detail overlooked—this penthouse features fine woodwork, top-quality appliances, professional décor, and views. Furnished with taste and style by a renowned interior designer. 3 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Ellie Ellis 208.309.1242.

First & First, Ketchum This gorgeous downtown penthouse with unobstructed Baldy views comprises the entire top floor of the 1st & 1st building. The property features 2,350 square feet of wraparound deck, exquisite finishes, a private elevator, and is offered beautifully furnished. 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Dick Fenton 208.720.0386.

400 East Avenue, Ketchum This exquisite penthouse blends a world traveler’s tastes and Sun Valley’s unique style. Conveniently located in the center of downtown Ketchum, a private elevator opens to an elegant living room/dining area and an expansive wraparound deck, which makes for spacious and enticing entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Stephanie Reed 208.720.8958.

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On the edge of Ketchum, across from River Run, just south of the Reinheimer Farmhouse.

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MIKE MURPHY R E A L E S TAT E B R O K E R

208-720-3323 mmurphy@mdfrealtors.com

Lane Ranch Creek Front Estate Exquisite Lane Ranch home on desirable interior creek front lot. Home features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 4,194 square feet and has an exceptional great room, gourmet kitchen, guest apartment, office / art studio, pool room, 3 car garage, extensive landscaping and a great patio for summer entertaining. Home was completely remodeled just a few years ago by Bishop Builders.

$1,950,000 MLS # 11-311011

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MIKE MURPHY R E A L E S TAT E B R O K E R

208-720-3323 mmurphy@mdfrealtors.com

Outstanding East Fork Riverfront Property Hemingway would have loved this. This charming 2 story long home sits right on the East Fork River and has 2,592 square feet of living space and features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 2 car garage on 1.17 landscaped acres. This cabin is warm, inviting, quiet and private although only 2/10’s of a mile from the East Fork Bridge. All furnishings and some art included. The adjacent lots on both sides are also available.

$1,499,000 MLS # 11-310863

208-726-3317 | www.mdfrealtors.com | Leadville & Sun Valley Rd. Ketchum Idaho 83340

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$3,995,000 MLS # 11-311399

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Mike Murphy

Janis Fulton

Associate Broker

Fulton Associates, LLC

208-720-3323 mmurphy@mdfrealtors.com

208.720.4050 jfultonsv@gmail.com

Relaxed Ambience and Comfortable Elegance Refined European-Style interiors feature country kitchen, open living/dining room, bar, hardwood floors, and interesting architectural details throughout. French doors lead to wonderful gardens and vine covered porches. Master suite features built-ins, window seat, his/hers closets and beautifully tiled bathroom area. 3 charming guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms/office area on upper level. Perfectly situated in Gimlet with privacy and mountain views. Large 2.72 acre lot has possibilities for a guesthouse, pool, tennis court or compound.

$2,990,000 MLS # 11-310923

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Sherry Daech 208-720-1101 sherry@sherrydaech.com www.sherrydaech.com

Ketchum Colonnade Penthouse Residences at the Colonnade. Wonderful corner penthouse in the heart of Ketchum with both western and southern exposures and fabulous Baldy views! This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers an open living plan, separate den/office, laundry room, 2 spacious decks and an oversized one car garage with extra storage space. The Colonnade Building is in a convenient walk-to-everything location, including all Ketchum amenities, bike path to Sun Valley, and bus stop.

$1,250,000 MLS # 09-307970

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“O Beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, for purple mountain majesty” The views from this house truly make your heart sing! The Boulder Mountains, Glassford Peak, Griffen Butte, and Baldy all rise above the grass pastures that flank this classic home on 4 acres just 7 minutes North of Ketchum. All of the main rooms in this 5 Bedroom home have windows that frame unique vistas of nature’s grandeur. Complemented by an artistic contemporary and “Green” interior design for sustainable healthy living including a greenhouse, solar hot water, and radiant heated floors, the efficient single level floor plan is flexibly suited for young families or empty nesters with bedrooms for homecomings or flex rooms. Outdoor living space is spectacular with spacious lawns and play areas that abut acres of common area causing the property to feel like a small ranch. $3,150,000

MLS # 11-311382

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On the East Fork This quintessential Log Lodge on 3 acres with 450 feet of the East Fork of the Bigwood River wrapping around it. The house has views of the creek, fir covered slopes of Mindbender Ridge, and the Pioneer Mountains. East Fork Valley has no highway noise, so only sounds of the river and the wind in the trees are heard. Outdoor living and entertaining on the spacious decks is awe inspiring with beautiful fenced yards for family and pets. The home feels remote and private, but is only 13 minutes from Ketchum and skiing on Baldy. Horses allowed and riding, including bikes, is spectacular up the valley. The interior features Oakley Stone floors on the main floor and basement apartment, and Old Hickory style cabinets in the bathrooms. This home oozes the Adirondack Camp tradition and has modern amenities such as steam bath and sauna, gourmet kitchen, cool basement media room. 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths with room for expansion if desired. Offered furnished with spectacular designer collection. $2,495,000 MLS # 07-303630

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Tom Drougas Associate Broker/Member tom@sunvalleyrealestate.com 208.720.6089 LLC

Rustic Design with Five Star Style Classic mountain cabin design details permeate this charming home sited on a very private 1.45 acre lot bordering Warm Springs Creek just 4 minutes from the parking lot at the Warm Springs Lifts. It oozes with history but has been modernized with luxury and convenience amenities: gourmet kitchen, audio/visual, hot tub, steam shower, wine storage, with fishing and creekside lounging. What more could one ask for? 4 bedroom 3 baths plus a separate office to take care of business provide space for full time or vacation living. Only 8 minutes from town center with Forest Service access for recreation right out the door. This is a rare combination of parts. Offered turn key with beautiful furnishings and a classic Jeep Wagoneer!

$1,495,000

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Tom Drougas Associate Broker/Member tom@sunvalleyrealestate.com 208.720.6089 LLC

On the Edge of Downtown Ketchum This 5 Bedrm 5 bath Townhome is easy walking distance to all shops and amenities on the desirable SE quadrant of downtown. It lives as a single family home in a duplex building but with the convenience and low maintenance of a townhome. Large living spaces with spacious balcony off the kitchen for grilling, dining, entertaining, plus a private courtyard with hot tub walled in for pets. Two bedrooms are used as an office and family area respectively for full time residential functionality. Radiant floor heat and exterior snow melt, plus basement with large storage room and a stable temperature wine room, and a 2 car garage. Offered furnished and in like new condition. Available for lease with option to purchase. $1,495,000

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MLS # 11-310850

www.sunvalleyrealestate.com Sun Valley Real Estate LLC | p 208.726.6000 f 208.726.1717 | 300 N Main Street, Ketchum, Idaho 83340


Tom Drougas Associate Broker/Member tom@sunvalleyrealestate.com 208.720.6089

Tom Drougas 208.720.2976

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Amazing Views in Warm Springs This Warm Springs Townhome climbs up a steep slope to capture unparalleled views of Warm Springs ski area and a view over the canyon floor all the way to Sun Valley Village with the Lodge in view below the Pioneer Mountains. Get exercise using the stairs between floors, OR use the commercial elevator to fly from the ground floor garage to deliver groceries to the extraordinary gourmet kitchen on the 2nd floor Living Area, go to the 4th floor Master Suite after skiing for Jacuzzi or steam bath. The views and sun are the deal, with the extra space of a large single family home in this 4984 sq ft 3 bedroom townhome. $2,150,000

MLS # 12-311947

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Alex Hughes 208.720.7444 alexsunvalley@gmail.com www.alexsunvalley.com Five years in the making, these incomparable townhomes are located at 600 Second Street East; they offer contemporary in town living with a gracious hideaway experience. Each townhome is artfully crafted with four bedrooms and 4.5 baths on two levels with broad unparalleled Baldy views and generous exterior living spaces. They are centered around ground plaster hot pools and set in blue stone terraces. Located just one block south of Sun Valley Road and fronting on Walnut Avenue, the town homes feature an architectural style unique to Sun Valley. Fashioned by the architectural firm of Williams Partners AIA and constructed by the experienced hand of Poster Construction, each residence offers the opportunity to own a one of a kind, spacious and expertly detailed living experience to the discriminating buyer. As of mid January, two units are now available and Unit 1 is pending, due to close before the end of the month! Unit 1 is offered at $3,250,000 and contains 3622 livable square feet and is unfurnished. Unit 2 is offered at $3,500,000 and is available furnished or unfurnished and contains 3536 livable square feet. Unit 6 contains 3654 livable square feet and is offered for purchase at $3,600,000 furnished. Each townhome comes with a oversized single car attached garage and adequate guest parking directly outside every town home. Impeccably appointed with the highest level of finishes of any townhome in the Valley, 600 Second Street East is the optimal choice for the discriminating buyer who recognizes quality, value and the chance to own an irreplaceable residence in downtown Ketchum. For a personal tour of 600 Second Street East, please call or e- mail Alex Hughes or Jack Bariteau. Rentals are available, call Alex Hughes at 208.720.4444. MLS # 11-310306 & 11-310936

Jack Bariteau

Developer & Licensed Broker CA. 650.906.5636 jackbariteau@yahoo.com

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Thunder Spring is Sun Valley’s finest - offering unparalleled luxury condominiums, stunning views, world-class amenities, concierge service, and maintenance-free living.

Pictured: four bedroom custom penthouse.

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MLS # 09-307204

Thunder Spring Real Estate is the on-site professional real estate company that specializes in Thunder Spring and is the premier choice when considering ownership and/or rental opportunities. sonya@thunderspring.com | www.thunderspring.com

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Dawn Hofheimer Grady Burnett Sales Associate Broker / Partner 208.720.2130 208.720.0906 dawn@svbrokers.com gburnett@svbrokers.com

Fabulous Family Home in Lane Ranch This new listing in Lane Ranch exudes a warm and inviting feeling while offering a very tasteful, high end living space. Originally built in 1990 and remodeled in 2010, the home is situated on just over an acre of mature and meticulously maintained landscape. The single level floor plan transitions seamlessly from the great room to the kitchen to the bedrooms. An extensive remodel includes elegant hardwood floors, fabulous gourmet kitchen with top of the line commercial grade appliances, wonderful butler’s pantry, home office, custom built cabinets and much, much more. The home also has a completely new heating system, insulation throughout the house and a new roof. This is an exceptional and high quality home in one of Sun Valley’s most desired neighborhoods.

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208.622.7722 | www.svbrokers.com | Les Saisons Building | 680 Sun Valley Road Ketchum, ID 83340


Katherine Rixon 208.720.4958 krixon@svbrokers.com Rob Cronin 208.720.2211 robcronin@svbrokers.com

LOCAL EXPERTISE — NATIONAL EXPOSURE This listing was recently published in THE WEEK magazine. Ask us what we can do for you!

505 EAST CROY Four-bedroom classic East Hailey home on over ½ acre. Includes hardwood floors, granite countertops, large porch, 2-car attached garage plus detached shop, garden shed and more.

$975,000

MLS # 11-311085

208.622.7722 | www.svbrokers.com | Les Saisons Building | 680 Sun Valley Road Ketchum, ID 83340

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Wet Creek Ranch This is an amazing property! The ranch is a single contiguous tract which is surrounded by Challis National Forest Service land nestled in the Lost River Range. It has massive mountain views to the west, and views across the Little Lost River Valley. Wet Creek runs through the property.

$575,000 MLS # 10-308977

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FLY-IN

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Some of Idaho’s finest ranches, big and small, are best reached by air. While Idaho has its share of main highways, it also has more roadless and wilderness areas than any state in the lower 48, so having a private plane and a place to land close to your ranch can be a convenience, or in some cases, a necessity.

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TOP TO BOTTOM: The hangar at Flying Joseph Ranch is home to many impressive machines; 1955 T28 Navy Trojan.

Fly-in/fly-out ranches in Idaho run the gamut from the 80acre Wildhorse Creek Ranch at the entrance to Copper Basin, served by the nearby Twin Bridges backcountry airstrip, to the 45 Ranch in the Owyhee Canyonlands, to Joe Clark’s 6,000acre Flying Joseph Ranch in the Pahsimeroi Valley with the longest private runway in the United States (over 8,000 feet). The many backcountry airfields in Idaho like Twin Bridges are chronicled in Fly Idaho by Galen Hanselman of Hailey, who has been a backcountry flier since the ‘80s. Small private fields like the 1,800-foot grass strip at Pat and Karen Simpson’s Little Morgan Creek Ranch in the Pahsimeroi Valley also abound. The Simpsons, who own a Cessna, live in Elkhorn, but spend nine months of the year in their western-style, 64

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solar-powered cabin on the ranch. “It’s at least a three-hour drive from Sun Valley when Trail Creek Summit and Double Springs Pass are open,” Pat Simpson notes, “so the plane is an ideal way for us to commute.” Although a variety of aircraft are used by ranch owners, single-engine Cessnas (205, 206, and the 207 model, known as the “sport utility vehicle of the air”) tend to dominate because of their rugged construction, large cabin area, and ability to take off and land on relatively short dirt and grass fields. Another Sun Valley air commuter is Charles Conn, a conservationist who owns the 45 Ranch in the Owyhee Canyonlands, and is working with The Nature Conservancy to restore habitat and protect river resources there. The ranch, which has two dirt airstrips, is five hours away by car, and Conn, who flies a Cessna 206, says the older highwing design is well suited to backcountry flying. Joe Clark of Bellevue, Washington, who seldom drives anywhere, also has a Cessna, not to mention his Lear Jet 24, a fully restored 1955 Navy North American T-28 Trojan, a glider, a helicopter, and a Pilatus PC-6 Porter (a model which holds the world’s record for the highest landing at 18,865


feet on Dhaulagiri in Nepal). All these planes plus ranch trucks easily fit into the large, heated, meticulously maintained hanger that adjoins his house at the Flying Joseph Ranch in the Pahsimeroi Valley (home and hangar built by Poster Construction). For Clark, co-founder of Horizon Air and currently chief executive officer of Aviation Partners Inc., a leader in design, production, and marketing of winglets for private and commercial aircraft which provide dramatic increases in range and fuel efficiency, flying is both a pleasure and a business— as is his working ranch. ABOVE: Small hangars store the airplanes that are often essential to accessing some of these pristine Idaho ranches.

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as “defacto” wilderness) and just plain remote, rugged, undeveloped terrain. It contains some of the most famous rivers in the state (the Salmon, Selway, and portions of the Snake) and covers an estimated 12 million acres, running to the Montana border. This is where Stoney Burke of Hall and Hall Ranch Brokers in Ketchum, who has sold ranches all over the world, began selling properties in the early 1970s. Unfolding deWhen in residence, he flies all these planes, which are also tailed maps showing neither roads nor railroads, he points to used for training purposes, and oversees operation of the tiny white dots in a sea of unpopulated green Forest Service ranch where he runs 1,000 head of cattle and cultivates 2,000 land that represent in-holdings in this vast wilderness. These acres of high-quality, high-protein alfalfa and oat hay. ranches, with names like MacKay Bar and White Water, While all these ranches are accessible by car, there are vast represent deeded properties that were originally homesteaded stretches of Idaho where the only practical access is by air, by adventurers, miners, and explorers in the 1880s and unless you want to hike in or ride a horse for days—or weeks. early 1890s. This area, the Central Idaho Wilderness Block, is a combinaRelatively small by ranch standards, 60 to 120 acres, and tion of official wilderness, designated roadless areas (known totally off the grid, the value in these properties lies, Burke says, not only in the total peace, solitude, and privacy they offer, but in the outfitting licenses and large blocks of permit land containing exclusive hunting and fishing rights that usually come with them.

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ABOVE: Why invest in a fly-in/fly-out ranch? The vistas of course.

These ranches are not a place for amateur pilots, he stresses. Getting in and out of these properties usually involves flying into mountainous terrain and deep canyons. He adds, “You have to put it down on the first approach and get out on the first try. Most of these places don’t offer you the luxury of a fly-around.” While some owners take on the challenge and fly themselves, this is where professional bush pilots are sometimes the best option. Experienced pilots like Pete Nelson at Middle Fork Aviation in Challis, Mike Doris in McCall, or Ray Arnold Aviation in Cascade are available. “Access by air can conveniently put you into some of the best ranches in Idaho,” Burke concludes. “If you’re an experienced pilot, or want to become a pilot, so much the better. But if you’re more comfortable letting somebody else do the flying, that’s also a great option.”

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Little Morgan Creek Ranch is a 360-acre fly-in ranch located in the Pahsimeroi Valley surrounded by National Forest and BLM land. Property improvements include an 1,800-foot grass landing strip, an 1,800-square-foot hangar, water rights, irrigated/dry pastures, fruit trees, frontage on year-round flowing Little Morgan Creek, six ponds and a western-style cabin with all the comforts powered by solar energy. Views of the Lemhi Mountains are stunning. Contact Mark Brown of Pioneer Associates at 208.726.4005.

$2,500,000

Poster Construction Brian Poster brian@poster-construction.com 208.726.7676 (office) 208.720.1519

Twin Bridges Ranch, 22 miles from Sun Valley on Trail Creek Road, is also served by the adjacent, mile-long Twin Bridges backcountry airfield. On a secluded 80 acres, the ranch features a beautiful hand-hewn 1,500-square-foot architectdesigned flat-log home on a hill with slate floors, radiant heat, a river rock fireplace, all the modern amenities, and spectacular views of surrounding mountains. Twin Bridges Creek meanders through the property on its way to the nearby Big Lost River. Completely fenced and crossfenced for horses. Contact Trent Jones at 208.622.4133.

$575,000

Idaho’s premier wilderness guest ranch encompassing 104 acres at the confluence of the Salmon River and Crooked Creek. Accessible by jet boat and light aircraft, the ranch controls 2 jet boat permits and an exclusive outfitter’s hunting permit within the adjoining Gospel Hump Wilderness Area. Improvements include a lodge, guest cottages, owner’s residence, and employee quarters. Includes all personal property and commercial permits. For further information, contact Stoney Burke at 208.622.4133.

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There is a house under construction out East Fork that almost didn’t happen. The original owner started the project with a particular vision and was unable to see it to completion. When he sold the property, what stood was the beginning of a house with some real architectural and engineering problems. The new owners enlisted the help of local architect Gretchen Wagner to help pick up the pieces. They allowed her to assemble a team to salvage the project. First she enlisted the help of structural engineer, Liv (pronounced “Leev”) Jensen, with whom she had worked on several previous projects. Gretchen knew that Liv was up to the task of this complex analysis and says, “Liv has a real talent for thinking on her feet and providing flexible solutions. I was confident she would be able to work through anything we uncovered along the way.” Gretchen had only recently met interior designer Jennifer Hoey Smith, but knew her by reputation as someone with a keen design sense and impeccable documentation skills. She says, “I thought Jennifer’s clean aesthetic would complement the architectural intent, and her holistic approach to the palette would help unify the inherited and new elements of the house.” Working with the talented and experienced team at Dembergh Construction, these design sirens are rescuing a building that had lost its way. Gretchen, Liv, and Jennifer are women working in fields dominated by men, to be sure, but you get a sense that none of them is intimidated by that reality—in fact, they don’t seem to spend much time dwelling on it at all. It’s quite clear that all of these women seek one challenge after another as each has managed to grow her business in the midst of a sustained economic downturn. These women are at the top of their games, and they are making quite an impact in the architectural, engineering, and design worlds. And while they agree that professional success is important to them, it is less important than living life on their own terms.

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svpn feature Gretchen Wagner Architect

Gretchen Wagner, a native of Chicago and a graduate of Yale’s School of Architecture, landed in Sun Valley because she married a mountain man. Her husband, Erik Leidecker, grew up in Ketchum and probably deserves some credit for bringing Gretchen’s architectural talents to the area. By the time she moved to the valley permanently in 1998, Gretchen had cut her architectural teeth at seven firms, gleaning experience in everything from commercial interiors to community-based urban planning and custom homes. Deciding to go out on her own in 2005, Gretchen’s plate has been full ever since. In addition to architecure, Gretchen runs marathons, serves as a director on two non-profit boards, and not least, works to raise her own young daughters to be strong, independent, and capable young women.

SVPN: What is your guiding design principle and why? GW: Research meticulously, consider and include everything, then simplify mercilessly. Life is complicated and personal, and as livable art, architecture is necessarily complicated and personal, unlike sculpture. I think starting with an iconic form in mind compromises functionality. If the building works like a fine-tuned machine, then the stripping away of everything superfluous allows the strongest forms to emerge, focuses attention where it matters, and saves the client money. Some of my best work has been the result of an extremely reductive process. I suppose it’s the Occam’s Razor approach to design. SVPN: You designed and built the home

you and your family live in now around 10 years ago. If you were designing your home today, what would you do differently? GW: We really couldn’t afford to build our house when we did, and every decision was

based on what was the least offensive of the cheapest options we could find and build ourselves. We were happy to save $60 by not ordering the ice feature in our refrigerator and didn’t have ice cubes for ten years. I wish I would have taken more design risks and more time to let the design evolve. I actually enjoy rock-bottom budgets as long as there is enough time to work with them. SVPN: What was the stroke of genius in

your current home—the thing you would definitely carry over to your next home? GW: I love the spatial efficiency of our house and the high ceiling in the living room. The windows that wrap around the entire second floor make us feel as if we’re in a tree house. Although our current house is quite small, the next one will be even smaller with entire walls of sliding glass doors opening to the outdoors and my garden. SVPN: Best advice someone ever gave you? GW: It was almost the standard line from

our first-year professors at architecture school: “If there is anything in the world, anything at all, that you would rather pursue over architecture, do it.” This was to weed out the faint of heart from the gauntlet that lay ahead in school and in life. I thought hard about it, but didn’t have a doubt that this was what I wanted to do and consider myself fortunate to have found work that is so fulfilling.

SVPN: What inspires you? GW: Materials in their most raw state

inspire me the most. They are fraught with possibility and unburdened by purpose. SVPN: How do you help a client realize their architectural visions? GW: I used to write architecture features

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SVPN: What was the first sign that you were going to be an architect? GW: I came from a long line of doctors, and though I was never pushed in that direction, it was always assumed I might go to medical school. When I was almost finished with the pre-med requirements at Dartmouth, my mom offered to send me to an architecture program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design instead of working at my dad’s medical practice for the summer. I, of course, jumped at the chance to live in Cambridge by myself and was hooked on architecture almost immediately. Since Dartmouth had no architecture school, it wasn’t until graduate school at Yale that I finally felt like I was exactly where I wanted to be.

for magazines, so I do a sort of investigative journalism with clients before we even talk about the building. The more I know about them—how they live as opposed to how they aspire to live, their habits, their backgrounds, their things, their goals, their future plans— the better chance I have of giving them what they want. I study the site both in its physical and emotional context, establish every possible parameter and constraint, and begin a dialogue in drawing form. The discussion of the building in the abstract becomes so visceral that the solution begins to suggest itself. Then it becomes a process of distillation to the best possible end. And most of all, I listen. SVPN: What’s your guilty “design pleasure”? GW: I love my blue leather office chairs

from Overstock.com and our Ikea Expedit shelves—we have them everywhere. My ‘mom’ coffee cup—so kitschy and so great.

SVPN: How has architecture in the SV area changed in the time you’ve been practicing? GW: It’s exciting to see the increasing variety of architecture here. The globalization of our culture is exposing everyone to new ideas, and people have a more expansive view of what ‘the West’ can mean. I think clients are more educated, more demanding, and more specific, which ultimately leads to better buildings. SVPN: What was the leap of going into business for yourself like? GW: It was terrifying and freeing at the same time. In 2005 I had a baby and a three-year-old and was taking my licensing exams when the opportunity presented itself. The new owners of the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, rock-climbing clients of my husband’s, took a huge chance on me and single-handedly gave me enough work and positive endorsements to launch my business. I remember the first time I drove to the Ranch in the fall, taking in the incredible scenery around me, and thinking I had won the absolute job lottery.

Gretchen Wagner

, AIA, NCARB Owner, scape design studio

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Liv Jensen

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Small in stature but not in personality or talent, Liv Jensen is a force to be reckoned with. A structural engineer who initially moved to Ketchum to live the ski-bum life for a winter, Liv soon learned (because no one would hire her) that she was severely under-qualified for that ski bum right of passage—waiting tables. She took a job with a local engineering firm, arranging it so that she could get a respectable amount of time on the hill, and so began her engineering career. Among many other qualities, an intuitive logic and a measured reasoning contribute to Liv’s success as an engineer. An avid (and accomplished—to hear others tell it as Liv just blushes) runner, the mother of two girls (ages 9 and 11), and a closet artist at heart, Liv considers “a can-do attitude and the ability to be a part of a team” to be essential qualities for a structural engineer.

SVPN: What was the first sign that you

were going to be an engineer? LJ: I don’t think there were early signs that I would be an engineer but I took to math early on. Initially, I was inclined towards art as a child, but I always enjoyed math and did well in it. My kindergarten teacher once divided the class into kids that were ready to learn subtraction and kids who were not ready. I was very upset when I was labeled “not ready” and went home to tell my parents. My dad said subtraction is easy—I can teach you. He taught me that math is logical and that with the right attitude you can break down most problems into something simple and solvable. SVPN: Could you describe—for the uninitiated—exactly what you do? LJ: The architect does the design for how the project looks, how big it is, the floor plans, and the elevations. I provide the instructions and the pieces for building the architect’s design. I design the roof, floor, walls, and foundations to support snow loads, interior loads, wind loads, and earthquake effects. I specify joists, beams, concrete foundations, and design the connections. I also work with the contractor during construction, addressing issues that arise on site. SVPN: What is your favorite thing

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SVPN: Are people surprised that a woman is a structural engineer? LJ: Yes. Engineering is definitely a maledominated field. The Idaho construction business in general is very much male dominated. There are female architects and women who work construction, but they are the minority, especially on the job sites. When I first started going to construction sites it was a little rough. I was right out of school and young—a woman showing up on construction sites with men who had been doing their job their way for decades. They had a hard time taking me seriously for a while. Now I really enjoy being at the construction sites. The contractors around here, by and large, know me and are fantastic to work with. SVPN: What building do you most ad-

mire for its structural engineering and why? LJ: I think I have the most admiration for structures that are beautiful rather than structurally impressive. I like structures that look like they make sense and are sound, while still being elegant and interesting. SVPN: Best advice you ever received? LJ: I don’t know if this is the best advice

someone ever gave me, but it did influence my career path. When contemplating a future career, my first choice would have been an artist, but being very practical, I realized that was not a great idea for me. My second choice was to be an architect. I spoke to a family friend who is an architect

in Seattle. He told me that the job market was flooded with architects, and that residential construction is vulnerable to the fluctuations of the economy. I am not sure if he suggested engineering or if I figured engineering was not so different from architecture and offered more opportunity and stability. SVPN: What has been your career high to date? LJ: My career high is really just being able to do something I enjoy that results in a finished product while living in this valley and working with great people all while— hopefully—still being a decent mom. SVPN: When did you go into business for yourself? What was that leap like for you? LJ: I think it was in 2005. It was a hard decision. I was working for Ruscitto/ Latham/Blanton Architecture at the time. I really enjoyed working there. I worked under their in-staff engineer, Scott Heiner, whom I have a lot of respect for and liked working with. I decided to go into business for myself mostly in order to have more control over my schedule. SVPN: Why the Sun Valley area? How did you end up here? LJ: I came here after I graduated from the University of Washington. I just wanted to ski for a few months before I got a real job. I applied everywhere to be a waitress and no one would hire me— no experience. I ended up with a great part-time job at an engineering firm. From there it is the same old story—how could I leave this place?

Liv Jensen, P.E. Structural Engineer 208.720.5549 (mobile) 208.578.8162 (office) liv@cox.net


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svpn feature Jennifer Hoey Smith Interior Design

Nationally-licensed interior designer Jennifer Hoey Smith grew up around the construction trades. Her father owns a custom cabinetry business in Florida where she worked when she was in design school, so it’s no wonder she developed a fascination for the planning and designing process. And since apples don’t fall too far from the tree, Jennifer specializes in custom cabinet design. But make no mistake, with Jennifer, it’s not just fabulous cabinets or kitchens—it’s the whole she-bang. Her interiors welcome with a clean elegance, and her portfolio demonstrates a versatility that allows her to respond to her clients’ lifestyles and tastes. For Jen, “The harmony of good interior design is in the details.” Also the mother of two young daughters, Jen lives with her family in a 700-square-foot Ketchum home that she and her husband Cory restored, turning it from a 400-square-foot lean-to in shambles to a study in the judicious and elegant use of space. SVPN: What was the first sign that you were going to be an interior designer? JHS: I have always loved to draw and have long been interested in art and creative fields. My father owns a successful custom cabinet firm in Florida, and I was interested in joining the family business. Ultimately, that’s what launched me in to pursuing interior design and obtaining my degree. SVPN: What is your guiding design principle and why? JHS: Consider each project holistically. Whether it is conceptual design, specifications, or furnishings, I consider how every element selected will unify the design and functional aspects of a room or a house. SVPN: What is your aesthetic? JHS: I’m a natural minimalist. I love

clean, uncluttered, and well-planned spaces. I have a modern eye, but I believe that a juxtaposition of old and new animates a space. I love a touch of the unexpected.

SVPN: What is your favorite room to design and why? JHS: I would say kitchens because they have the most components to integrate both functionally and creatively. Often my clients spend the majority of their time there as well. SVPN: What design magazines do you

love?

JHS: Elle Décor, House Beautiful. I also frequently peruse Remodelista (blog) for inspiration and new products or accessories.

SVPN: Where do you get your inspiration? JHS: Travel, clients, and design maga-

zines. Sometimes a simple form or texture will inspire anything from an entire room design to a cabinet detail. I love many different styles, so working with a variety of clients makes being an interior designer really fun. My portfolio shows my clean aesthetic, but it’s expressed in different styles that are a pure reflection of my clients.

SVPN: Could you describe your “process”? How do you help clients realize their interior vision? JHS: The first aspect is to understand who the client is and how they live. Then I ask them to show me a variety of things that they like, ranging from an entire home to a specific product. Once I understand more about them and their aesthetic, it’s easy to mentally sort through all of my resources to show them a selection of fixtures, finishes, or furnishings that they will love. SVPN: What’s your guilty “design pleasure”? JHS: Unfortunately, I love expensive

things—antiques, original art, unique finds. Some of the most cherished pieces that I’ve acquired over the years are old. These favorites include: my French antique dining table that I surround with Starck Ghost chairs; a collection of vintage mirrors in various shapes that I use over a bathroom vanity; and my most recent acquisition is a collection of 12 tiny antique roe deer antlers that I am using in rows of four mounted above my desk in the studio. It’s easy to add and

change contemporary elements to balance it out, but it’s the older pieces that add the depth. SVPN: What has been your career high so far? JHS: I have loved cultivating relationships with architects, builders, and clients who appreciate the technical skills I contribute to a project. It’s often a preconceived notion that an “interior designer” is someone who furnishes your home. While that’s part of it, a licensed interior designer offers so much more in the way of construction documents (CAD drawings and specifications) which make the project more efficient, cost-effective, functional, and ultimately beautiful. SVPN: What are your career aspirations? Your “Dream Big” ideas? JHS: I have a great team behind me and that allows me focus on what I love most—the creative. I hope to grow the business to a new level of recognition where I could support a larger staff and create more jobs for the valley. At that point, my daughters would be a little more grown up, and I could take more inspirational trips abroad to scout new products and continue to keep it fresh for my clients. SVPN: Why Sun Valley/Ketchum? JHS: I met my husband, Cory

(employed by Smith Optics), on a snowboard vacation in Breckenridge, Colorado, and I was ready for a change. I moved to the valley eight years ago after going to Aspen for one summer. I can’t think of a better place to raise our girls and pursue my career in a mountain setting.

Jennifer Hoey Smith, ASID Interior Designer 208.726.1561 jennifer@jenniferhoey.com

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find higher ground By Ryan Waterfield • Photography Stephanie Freid Perenchio

I sit at a dinner table in the candlelit wine cellar of a beautiful Sun Valley home. Here in this catacomb, the noise of the world seems far away. I am surrounded by eight wounded veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom who, with noticeable reserve, serve up small parts of their devastating stories. They don’t, however, tell the sorts of stories that sell war films or fill the pages of war books. Rather, they share little pieces of themselves, fragments that they have had to collect and piece together in the years since they were wounded in war and discharged from service. The question that looms large is what comes after life in the military? ABOVE: The participants from this year’s winter sports camp for women veterans take a break on the top of Bald Mountain.

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These wounded warriors don’t look like you’d expect. There are no jarhead haircuts or fatigues. There are no missing limbs or prostheses. These warriors are women and they bear the invisible wounds of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), or military sexual trauma (MST). Sun Valley, with its two grocery stores, handful of stop lights, and throngs of Icebreaker-wearing mountain junkies, sits a world away from the noise of war. But for the eight women sitting in this beautiful wine cellar, the noise of war is never very far away. They were all called to service in some unique way, and each woman has an origin story of sorts—the origin of the warrior within. But they are here in Sun Valley to confront the end of that story, an end none of them would have chosen. The Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (SVAS) program Higher Ground (HG) offers six to eight camps a year for wounded veter-

ans. The camps are small and intimate with six to eight veterans per camp. Specializing in working with veterans affected by TBI, PTSD, MST, or visual impairments, Higher Ground focuses on helping veterans reintegrate to life outside the military. Sun Valley Adaptive Sports Executive Director Erin Rheinschild says, “Higher Ground is a life-line for many veterans around the country. They often come to us without the tools to cope with their new realities. We wrap these coping strategies in a recreational package so they have fun while they start to heal.” Sun Valley Adaptive Sports and Higher Ground fully fund the expenses of the trip for both the veteran and a spouse or support partner. A five-day camp including lodging, meals, transportation, all of the scheduled activities, and staff costs runs around $100,000. Because Higher Ground receives no federal funding, the money to support these programs comes

solely from donors. During the winter sports camps, the participants spend time on Dollar and Baldy skiing or snowboarding or Nordic skiing on the Sun Valley trails. These activities are a part of Higher Ground’s highly effective therapeutic approach. In an effort to address the question of what comes after life in the military, Higher Ground offers a “Reintegration Fund” that helps veterans pursue activities that spark their passions or curiosities. Often those activities are skiing or snowboarding, the activities that they learn during their

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week in Sun Valley. If a veteran needs equipment or help paying for the activity, Higher Ground provides that. If a veteran needs a bike adapted to his or her needs or injuries, Higher Ground will make it happen. One of the recreational therapists working at the camp says Higher Ground’s approach is bolstered by research that proves the connection between recreation and physical and emotional healing. She says, “Higher Ground’s commitment to the veterans’ recreational needs is part of a larger commitment to the healing process for each veteran.”

Higher Ground also offers an Emergency Fund that can cover any number of difficulties facing veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life. The organization has paid rent/mortgage for veterans who couldn’t make payments and for sessions with a marriage counselor in a few cases as the stresses of living with TBI and PTSD can wear the bonds of a marriage thread bare. The program has paid for childcare so that a parent can find work or participate in some of the stress-relieving recreational activities she may have discovered during her time in Sun Valley. Many things distinguish Higher Ground from other sports programs for wounded veterans, but two significant points make the top of my list: their industry-leading three-year follow up and their therapeutic focus. The five days that the veterans spend in Sun Valley are about skiing and snowboarding and having TOP TO BOTTOM: Veterans often use dogs as a part of their healing therapies; a celebratory lunch at the top of Baldy; a SVAS coach helping a veteran learn the art of the monoski. OPPOSITE: Veterans benefit from recreational therapy while at the HIgher Ground camps.

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fun. But they are also about connecting with other veterans who may be struggling with the same issues as they re-enter civilian life. The four full-time recreational therapists who run the program ensure that each activity offers a therapeutic element so that the veterans learn to recognize the tools they have to fight the everyday battles they face in their post-military lives. When the Higher Ground therapists kick off the camp, they ask the veterans and their supporters what they expect and what they want from the week. The overwhelming chorus is, “I want to be with other people who get it.” Higher Ground therapists punctuate the week with a presentation. They explain that the eight women, who came from all over the country and served in different branches of the military, are now in a new unit, their Higher Ground unit. They hand out ski jackets with a Higher Ground patch on the right shoulder and a unit number. There’s another patch on the other arm, and this patch speaks a language that these veterans understand. They notice the forward-facing flag on the left shoulder and they understand this depicts the flag as it flies into battle. One of the vets leans forward

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and admits to the group, “Every day is a battle, isn’t it?” The employees and volunteers at Higher Ground offer an environment where none of these veterans is a victim; rather, at Higher Ground, they are still warriors. They may be fighting on a different front, but they are warriors nonetheless. And if there’s one thing that will help these warriors get out of bed in the morning, it’s to face the battle ahead. As each woman puts on her new jacket, there’s a distinct shift in the air. They begin to trust that they might have found some “people who get it.”

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Higher Ground or to donate to the program, contact

Erin Rheinschild: Higher Ground P.O. Box 6791, Ketchum, ID 83340 208.726.9298 + www.hgvets.org ABOVE: Exectutive Director, Erin Rheinschild enjoying lunch with the veterans and supporters.


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SVPN’s roundup of the must-attend events in Sun Valley’s fine art world. THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE ARAB SPRING WITH DR. HENIA DEKKAK March 1, 6 p.m. The Community Library, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493 THE FAMILY OF WOMAN FILM FESTIVAL March 2-4 Sun Valley Resort Opera House www.familyofwomanfilmfestival.org MURDER MOST NERDY WITH WRITERS MARY ANN AND DIANE DAVIDSON March 6, 6 p.m. The Community Library, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493 COMPANY OF FOOLS, NEXSTAGE, AND st. THOMAS PLAYHOUSE JOINT AUDITIONS March 6, 4:30-6 p.m. Liberty Theatre, Hailey Contact us to schedule an appointment or for audition information. www.companyoffools.org + 208.788.6520 OUR MOVEABLE FEAST AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS THE GODFATHER March 8, 7:30 p.m. Magic Lantern Cinemas, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493 BROWN BAG LUNCH WITH AMANDA HAMILTON March 8, 12 p.m. Free The Center, Ketchum www.sunvalleycenter.org + 208.726.9491 URBAN LIFECYCLES FAMILY DAY March 10, 3–5 p.m. Free The Center, Ketchum www.sunvalleycenter.org + 208.726.9491 COMPANY OF FOOLS PRESENTS THE 4TH ANNUAL CASINO ROYALE FUNDRAISER Place your bets on the table for the fourth annual Company of Fools Casino Royale fundraising event at the Valley Club in Hailey on March 10, 6:30-10 p.m. www.companyoffools.org + 208.788.6520

SUN VALLEY ARTIST SERIES PRESENTS MISHA AND CIPA DICHTER March 10, 7 p.m. Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum www.svartistseries.org + 208.725.5807

SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS DERVISH Enjoy the best of today’s Irish music with a live music performance by Dervish at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey presented by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. www.sunvalleycenter.org + 208.726.9491

OUR MOVEABLE FEAST: THE LAST PICTURE SHOW FUNDRAISING GALA March 11, 5:30 p.m. The Community Library, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493

SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL March 15-18 www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org + 208.928.7818

UPBEAT WITH ALASDAIR NEALE March 13, 6:30 p.m. The Community Library, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493

2012 CHILDREN’S ART FESTIVAL March 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Blaine County Community Campus, Hailey www.wrartsalliance.org

DYSLEXIA DEMYSTIFIED March 14, 6 p.m. The Community Library, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493

MUSIC SERIES: SCREENING OF INTRODUCTION TO 20TH CENTURY IMPRESSIONISM AND MODERNISM March 20, 6 p.m. The Community Library, Ketchum www.thecommunitylibrary.org + 208.726.3493

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EXHIBITIONS The Sun Valley Gallery Association will host Gallery Walk on Friday, March 9, from 5-8 p.m. in Ketchum. Sun Valley Gallery Association members and other galleries will open their doors for current exhibitions with several artists present. Stroll the streets of Ketchum and enjoy a glass of wine while viewing exquisite fine art from nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. www.svgalleries.org.

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On February 17, 2012, Erin Rachel Hudak will install a variation of her piece Love You Forever in Sun Valley, Idaho. Originally installed under the Brooklyn Bridge, Love You Forever was made of silver and gold mylar balloons floating just off of the Brooklyn waterfront and acted as an adoring public service announcement to New York. The installation in Idaho will mimic balloons but be fashioned out of fabric. Set in the Festival Meadows, across from Sun Valley’s iconic red barn, Hudak’s message of everlasting (if ironically temporary) adulation will be lastingly moving. Hudak was born in Stow, Ohio in 1978. She attended Allegheny College to study art and literature and received her B.F.A from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Hudak has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. Her artwork has recently been shown at Women Made Gallery in Chicago, ArtHamptons, and featured in Vogue Girl Korea, Art+Culture.com, and written up in The Village Voice, and The Brooklyn Eagle.

EXPRESSIONS GALLERY presents sculptor Dave McGary’s latest masterwork Battle At Bear Paw depicting Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. This sculpture was inspired by the relationship between Chief Joseph and Chief Washakie. Unique to this piece is Chief Joseph’s war coat that was worn during the battle and ultimately ended up in the permanent collection of the West Point Military Academy. www.expressionsgalleries.com 208.928.7728 FREDERIC BOLOIX FINE ART presents a special selection of paintings and works on paper by Modern and Contemporary Masters, celebrating the gallery’s 10th year in Ketchum. www.boloix.com 208.726.8810 FRIESEN GALLERY will celebrate a stunning showcase of works by major glass artist Ginny Ruffner. This exhibition is in tandem with the Idaho premiere at the Sun Valley Film Festival of the Ruffner documentary A Not So Still Life. Ginny Ruffner is a Seattle-based artist whose glass sculptures helped create the field of lampworked glass art worldwide. A debut reception will take place on March 9, 2012. www.friesengallery.com 208.726.4174

Small Face 37, Rein de Lege, acrylic on panel, 7 x 5 inches, Gallery DeNovo.

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Oasis Thangka II, 1 of 12 by Donald and Era Farnsworth. Cotton jacquard tapestry at Gail Severn Gallery.

GAIL SEVERN GALLERY will present Jenny Honnert Abell’s first solo exhibition filled with fantasy and imagination. Abell’s imagery of birds on old book covers resembles the illustrations seen in early childhood fairy tale books. Also showing, Robert McCauley’s paintings and mixed media works rooted in the tradition of 19th century American Romanticism; his narratives are contemporary, timely, and relevant. And finally, The Eloquence of Trees Tapestry exhibition features Squeak Carnwath, Donald and Era Farnsworth, April Gornik, Robert Kushner, Hung Liu, Andy Diaz Hope & Laurel Roth, and Darren Waterston. www.gailseverngallery.com 208.726.5079 GALLERY DENOVO presents the opening of Gallery DeNovo’s Digital Showroom, featuring a group exhibition with artworks and video installations by Rein de Lege, Agusti Puig, Marlene Rose, and a sneak peak of video from Catherine Chalmers. In the upstairs galleries, Gallery DeNovo will feature Continuation of Woman, a group exhibition featuring Marta Moreu, Cynthia Fusillo, Elena Kalistova, Melissa Herrington, and others. www.gallerydenovo.com 208.726.8180

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BROSCHOFSKY GALLERIES presents Landscape Perspectives, 19th Century through Contemporary. The exhibition features historic western works by Albert Bierstadt, Karl Bodmer, Thomas Moran, and contemporary paintings by Brandon Cook, Russell Chatham, David Dixon, and Tom Howard. Each artist paints with a unique viewpoint from romantic to realistic, tonalist to expressionist. www.brogallery.com 208.726.4950


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EXHIBITIONS GILMAN CONTEMPORARY presents Coming and Going with works by Jane Maxwell. Jane’s work centers around the fact that the “ideal woman” presented in the media is an image most women cannot live up to. Using Hollywood ephemera, old advertisements, and relevant text as the backdrop for her women, the work is playful and poignant. www.gilmancontemporary.com 208.726.7585

KNEELAND GALLERY presents Elegant Expressions, a three-person exhibition featuring new work from Andrzej Skorut (contemplative landscapes with elements of formalism through a contemporary eye), Bart Walker (plein-air paintings inspired by the backcountry), and Douglas Aagard (textured paintings of Utah scenery). All artists will be in attendance at the opening reception Friday, March 9, for Gallery Walk. www.kneelandgallery.com 208.726.5512 SFP STUDIO presents Moments Captured, an exhibition of Stephanie Freid Perenchio’s photographs covering a wide range of topics including behind-the-scenes images of SEAL training, detention centers and prison life in Afghanistan, tribal life and wildlife in East Africa, and the winter life of the American cowboy. Moments Captured is a show about paying attention to the world around us as well as the worlds we rarely see. www.stephaniefreidperenchio.com 208.727.6803

Winter Creek by Bart Walker. Oil on canvas at Kneeland Gallery.

SUN VALLEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS presents the multidisciplinary exhibition, Urban Lifecycles, February 17-April 11. This project explores the urban life cycle—growth, decay, renewal—examining the impact economics, public policy, and cultural life have on cities in the 21st century, and how cities may be able to reinvent themselves in ways that reject traditional models of success. In Hailey, the Center presents Wide Open Spaces: Panoramic Photos of Idaho, 1900–1940, February 24–April 20, featuring panoramic photos of early 20th century Idaho from the College of Idaho’s Robert E. Smylie Archives and the Library of Congress’ American Memory Collection. www.sunvalleycenter.org 208.726.9491

Work by Papunya Tula artist Patrick Tjungurrayi. Acrylic on Belgian linen at Harvey Arts Projects USA.

HARVEY ART PROJECTS USA presents a special 40th anniversary exhibition by Papunya Tula Artists, Australia’s most historical and renowned Desert Art Centre. Papunya Tula Artists has played a vital role in improving the lives and well-being of contributing artists and the development of the communities to which they belong. This exclusive USA exhibit of 21 new paintings celebrates 40 years of the Western Desert art movement. Proceeds of this exhibition will support the Papunya Tula Artists Aged Care Program. www.harveyartprojects.com 208.309.8676

Ziggurat, East, Summer, II, by Scott Hocking, 2008, archival pigment print, courtesy the artist and Susanne Hilberry Gallery, Ferndale, Michigan at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts.

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each artist personally to understand the artist’s life and the nuances of his or her inspirations. They invite them to stay in their Ketchum home, take them to dinners, to ski and hike—they properly introduce them to the wonders of Sun Valley. Because collecting is such an intimate process for most, Robin and Michael believe that their relationships with both artist and collector are central to In Latin DeNovo means “to make anew, to refresh, the process. Michael echoes this commitment to the or to invent” and when you talk to Robin Reiners relationships by saying “We view selling art as really and Michael Carpenter, owners of Gallery DeNovo, selling a piece of a person and his or her story. We they’ll say the name highlights their unique approach know our artists, we like and believe in them, and we in starting the gallery when they moved to the valley want to tell their stories.” just over 10 years ago. Robin goes on to say, “It’s also important to Most notably they built the gallery’s artist roster understand what each artist “needs” at a particular by focusing on artists doing great work in their own point in their career. Our goal is to try make a differcountries or continents, but not yet recognized in ence for each of them—realizing that some are early the American art market. The artists were certainly in their career and selling work is the only concern, “new and fresh” for Sun Valley, and most often the while others are focused on museum exposure and artist’s first exhibition at DeNovo was his or her first public art projects.” in America. “It’s not that we don’t like or choose to Their search for artists covers the globe and their represent American artists,” states Robin, Gallery treasures have come from China, Korea, Canada, DeNovo’s director, “It’s just that we found so many Spain, England, France, Mexico, Netherlands, Greece, interesting and high quality works when we were Russia, and the United States. Aritsts such as Agusti abroad, and we thought these artists deserved atten- Puig, Sjer Jacobs, Rein de Lege, Nie Jian Bing, Joan tion in America. This was a niche that we thought Barrantes, Michel Beaucage, and Zhang He were all we could fill in the already established gallery scene débuted in the U.S. by Gallery DeNovo. here in the valley.” The paths they have taken with two of their When Robin and Michael commit to represent an artists, Agusti Puig and Cynthia Fusillo, demonstrate artist, they commit to them fully; they get to know their commitment to discover and nurture.

ABOVE: Antworks Pink by Catherine Chalmers, 2011. Pigment Print, 30x45, Edition 1/5. Video and solo exhibition will be featured at DeNovo in August 2012.

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Embraceable Spirits, mixed media on panel, 39 1/2 x 78.75 inches

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“Over the years, we have followed the international roster of artists DeNovo carries; we are also proud owners of works by Davis Freeman and Andrew Lui. Recently, I had the privilege of viewing the works of Agusti Puig and Cynthia Fusillo. I am fascinated by the work of both of these artists, as they both have a gritty, tactile, and physical presence that resonates with my interest in the process of art and architecture.” — Architect Susan Desko

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Soon after the gallery opened, Robin and Michael discovered artist Cynthia Fusillo. “We liked her unique connection to nature and plants, and her technique was like nothing we had seen before,” says Robin. Upon meeting Cynthia in Barcelona, they learned that she was a single mother having a difficult time making ends meet and was considering putting off her art career temporarily. Afraid to see an artist of Cynthia’s caliber give up on her art, Robin and Michael provided her with a guaranteed yearly salary in exchange for providing works to the gallery— an unusual arrangement for the modern art world. This support not only helped Cynthia continue her career, it also helped give her the opportunity to travel to Africa in 2005, a trip which inspired some of her most creative and alluring works. “She was very inspired by the women and their connection to nature,” explains Robin. “Even though she had not been a figurative artist, she started a new type of work featuring life-size female figures made of dirt, sand, flower petals, stitching, burning, and other natural materials.” Her integration of found

P TO BOTTOM: Earth Body by artist and poet Cynthia Fusillo; Robin Reiners helping a client at the solo exhibition of Agusti Puig’s work at Art Chicago; Marta Moreu, a DeNovo sculptor, and Robin at the studio of Agusti Puig on the day of the introduction.

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Gallery DeNovo represents Agusti Puig, a well known Spanish artist who has had successful shows in London and Japan, and will exhibit in Korea later this year. “We initially heard about Agusti’s work from our Spanish sculptor Marta Moreu,” says Robin. “She raved about his success in Spain and told us of his powerful and unique works.” Later that year while visiting Barcelona, Marta accompanied them on a studio visit with Agusti in the town of Sabadell, where his studio occupies an old textile mill with 30-foot ceilings and paint-encrusted floors. Robin reports of that first meeting, “Agusti welcomed us and in translated English told us that over 100 of his paintings were not in his studio for some secret reason and he could not tell us why. We thought that was quite odd, and were not sure if there was a language translation problem or a misunderstanding. But we loved what we were able to see and scheduled a show for December of 2007.” As it turned out, Agusti had just delivered truckloads of paintings to the movie set of Vicky Christina Barcelona, Woody Allen’s movie about a painter (Javier Bardem) and his artist wife (Penelope Cruz). Agusti’s work was featured throughout the movie, and Agusti had the great privilege of “teaching” Javier and Penelope how to act like they were painting in his style. The debut show proved to be one of the gallery’s most successful with the sale of over 50 works. Today Gallery DeNovo has exhibited three solo shows with Agusti’s work while also featuring his work at several prestigious art fairs throughout the United States and Canada.


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Gallery DeNovo has embraced the 21st century with a new look and new exhibition ideas to continue its cutting-edge international art appeal. Installing video art is a natural progression for Gallery DeNovo to keep its edge and remain attractive in the contemporary art world. Video offers their artists another avenue to showcase new work and provides the ability to feature additional artists’ works in the main floor gallery along with a solo exhibition. It also provides an artist the ability to take part in a talk with an audience at the gallery via an internet connection without having schedule challenges or the added expense of transcontinental travel. The influence of a trip to the Venice Biennale a few years ago stuck with Michael and Robin. They were impressed by how much video was a

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part of so many of the exhibitions. “I remember an exhibition by French artist Sophie Calle,” reveals Robin. “It was one of our favorite exhibitions at the Biennale, a wonderful combination of video interviews, letters, photography and a unique soundtrack. It was unforgettable.” Offering video art exhibitions is not completely uncommon for museums or large-scale galleries, and because artists are continuously pushing the boundaries with new media it makes sense. “The whole thing came to me in a dream; I had a vision of a different configuration for the gallery. One that makes much better use of our space and also provides a video screen for marketing more work and focusing on a new market—video and digital art sales for the average home owner. And it continues to keep us fresh and inventive,” states Robin.

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“As the gallery name suggests, Robin has brought a fresh perspective to the Ketchum/Sun Valley art scene. We have particularly enjoyed being introduced to European artists not normally seen here in the US.“

objects added a layer of meaning to her pieces that collectors responded to. Robin adds, “The first time we presented Cynthia’s new work, clients commented that it was one of the most beautiful installations the gallery has shown. To tie the installation together she created encaustic butterflies that carried your eye throughout the gallery, and she tacked to the wall poetry she had written and that had influenced her.” Cynthia’s career is now progressing nicely, with additional representation by a Toronto gallery and a very prestigious Barcelona gallery, while also continuing to exhibit at major international art fairs.


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Jane Maxwell on the Female Image and The Battle Within by Sabina Dana Plasse

Collage and mixed media artist Jane Maxwell resides in Boston, Massachusetts. At 47 she is a wife and mother of three who works from her home studio as a full-time artist. Jane will make her first visit to Ketchum, Idaho, for her new exhibition at Gilman Contemporary on display February 29-April 30. She will be present for the Gallery Walk on Friday, March 9. Jane’s focus on women, body image, and the feminine ideal has been the result of a struggle with her own self-image, a struggle with which most women can identify. She plays with the complexity of self-image using layer upon layer of paper, color, wax texture, and text in her paintings. At the center of it all, Jane illustrates her message through a sensual and multi-layered interpretation of the female figure, usually a silhouette or outline—a juxtaposition of object versus subject. Jane has been included in the 30th anniversary edition of Who’s Who in American Art and has been a guest lecturer on body image and art at Wellesley College, Stonehill College, and

ABOVE: Jane Maxwell and many of her “excavation” projects at her studio.

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What led you to create female-centric art? I enjoyed Women’s Studies in college, and I am a ferocious reader of women’s literature and books about body image—my favorite is Bodies by Susie Orbach. I am really interested in the ways that the media and our society put pressure on women to be thin and beautiful. I have always had a personal struggle with my own body image—I have put a lot of energy into striving for that feminine ideal that I think a lot of women strive for. The ideal is much more front and center than I wish it were. The ideal woman portrayed in the media is an image most women cannot live up to. There are shelves and shelves of books and magazines about women and their bodies and weight loss. And then there are those more feminist writings that focus on the complete woman—what’s inside versus what’s outside. These two sides of women are locked in constant struggle.

Jane Maxwell at work in her Boston studio.

posters also have an amazing text and imagery. I then construct my “top” layer—often using a complex configuration of circles and grids. Then I select my “template”—the girl that will be featured in the piece. The templates come from the runways and the red carpet. I print them and blow them up as an outline for the template. Then I use an X-ACTO knife and pull back the layers. This is my favorite part. It’s a real excavation process—I’m never quite sure what I’m going to unearth. Then I build the surfaces back up and fill in the silhouettes. I use hot melted beeswax (which looks like sugar before it’s melted) to create translucent layers with the papers.

How does this struggle take shape in your work? I like to take images of women who represent the ideal in our culture—runway models or red carpet regulars—and deconstruct them. I take away the faces, remove the airbrushing, and change their clothes. I hope the viewer will look beyond the ideal and consider a different reality. There is a palpable ambivalence to the woman on the canvas; she wants to be the woman in the magazine or on the runway, but she is also resentful. She’s both beautiful and rebellious—trim but strong. I like to think that the women in my work are aspirational and realistic at the same time. I hope this tension opens a dialogue. I am disappointed at how little dialogue there is about the pressure on women to embody that ideal. Oprah and other influential women don’t talk about the struggle as much as they should. Suzie Orbach talks about it. At the end of the day, I like to create work that is interesting to look at and provokes thought on many levels—from the subject matter to the materials and complex layering.

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Are metaphors present in your work? The work does have metaphor. I use a lot of circles, which can be interpreted as scales, mirrors, or even flashbulbs from the runway. I am also interested in the concept of neat versus messy. On a literal level, I take a woman who is all neat and clean and airbrushed and mess her up a bit. I’m trying to get below the surface of her external beauty. And, as we all know, when you scratch the surface, there is a lot of complexity and mess. My use of vintage papers that have been ripped and aged underscores this message. I also think it’s interesting to think of the notion of woman as “object” versus “subject.” The women in my paintings start out as objects of beauty and perfection and become more of a subject for scrutiny and ambivalance. It is a journey for me, but I always want to create something beautiful.

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What are some of your personal career highlights for you? I wanted to be in a gallery on Newbury Street in Boston by 40, and I accomplished it. Then I had a solo show in New York City, which was a dream come true. And working with Gilman Contemporary has been amazing. I found art as a late-stage career at the age of 30 when I left a job in public relations and took an art class. I have always loved vintage items and fashion, and I am a collector of old paper. It’s all about paper, wax, and found materials to build this kind of mixed media art. Do you have a room of your own? I do have a room of my own. I work in a studio in my house. It’s my safe haven! I have outgrown it in many ways—mostly because of space constraints—but it works well with my life right now. My kids can come down and do their homework while I work.

Jane maxwell at gilman contemporary Coming and Going, Jane Maxwell’s latest show at Gilman Contemporary, opens February 29 and runs until April 30. The artist will be at Gilman Contemporary for the opening and again on March 8 for an informal gathering with the artist. www.gilmancontemporary.com 208.726.7585



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A definite theme resounds with the two design businesses that we profile this month. A walk through their doors takes you on a journey to distant lands and cultures; their showrooms are filled with artifacts, furnishings, and accessories that do more than look great—they tell stories.

Dyan and Tink Petterson + Owners, Tribes Interiors

Perusing the showroom at Tribes Interiors you’re met with a bold, eclectic mix of product lines. Simple, contemporary forms mix with classically ornate pieces and exotic artifacts from Africa, South America, and Indonesia for a harmony of different styles. From its own workshop, Tribes’ craftsmen design and build quality furniture to clients’ custom specifications.

“With our own custom manufacturing and vast design resources, I feel like we are the perfect destination for designers, architects, and the public alike. We work closely to complete projects with the most fashionable, functional, and personal outcomes possible. Our portfolio has grown to something we are truly proud of.”

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interior space; Furnishings crafted by in-house Tribes Interiors artisans sit among one-of-a-kind lighting and accessories in the Ketchum showroom.

Sharon Davies-Reid and Terry Reid

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“You have to go far afield to get authentic goods. In addition to the Turkman Weaving Project started 25 years ago, we have worldwide sources we’ve nurtured for more 30 years. People are tiring of mass production and searching for real. And as the world evolves, we may lose these amazing artisans and their longstanding indigenous traditions forever.”

Davies-Reid’s world-class collection of rugs, textiles, wood, and accessories spans four floors. Stairs lead to doorways that open like catacombs, revealing even more treasures— some ancient, some new. Self-described hippies, the Reids clearly live their work. Trips to India, Nepal, Afghanistan, and Pakistan are punctuated by ducking into razed buildings to rescue the amazing carved doors and pillars that line the rug- and artifact-laden showroom.

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One-of-a-kind and unique aren’t just buzzwords at Ketchum boutiques Sister and Farasha. Both eschew name brands, mass-produced labels, and readily available clothing and accessories for limited-edition collections by fabulous under-the-radar artists and emerging designers.

Annette Frehling + Owner, Sister

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100 North Leadville | Ketchum | 208.726.5160

“Trends are forced upon us by the media and big fashion houses. The only trend that matters is to be individual and confident with one’s own expression of self…or style. Style is an art that cannot be copied. Style is in one’s soul. Items at Sister are not defined by a trend, a time, a place, or a label. The customer defines the piece she finds in my store, not the other way around.”

+ A look from Gary Graham’s 2012 collection embodies the exceptional detailing and fabrication of Sister pieces.

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Sister owner Annette Frehling curates collections of timeless and eclectic pieces by internationally recognized designers who focus on creating small, unique collections. Each piece speaks for itself and to its wearer. Annette’s goal is to provide the stylish women who are her customers with pieces they won’t find in the department stores where they live and visit.

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+ LEFT TO RIGHT: The storefront of Farasha in the Colonnade; embrace your wild side with Kahrianne Kerr’s suede, leather, nailhead, and feather clutch, shown here with chandelier earrings from Olive Mutaka. Sway offers fahion for the modeocial conscience.

“I see myself as promoting the amazing work of talented emerging designers from around the world. Farasha celebrates the artistry of designers who choose fabrics or metals as their canvases. It’s exciting to bring the talent that often gets lost in today’s mass production to communities that otherwise would not have access.”

Farasha began as a pop-up boutique to bring global designs to people and communities at a time when many boutiques were closing their doors. While owner Vanessa Di Palma Wright still travels to niche demographic areas (think Park City for Sundance) for pop-up stores, Sun Valley has become a permanent home and incubator space for more than 40 designers offering one-of-a-kind collections. susunvalleypropertynews.com

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GLOW live food cafe 380 Washington Avenue, #105 Ketchum, ID 83340 208-725-0314 www.glowlivefood.com GLOW is an organic, vegan, and plant-based cafe, juice and smoothie bar, and health food store. If feeling your best and a high energy lifestyle is your priority – Glow is the place to be. During the cold winter months we feature fresh, organic hot soups made daily such as “tomato bisque” and black bean chili. Nutritious and satisfying seasonal dishes include deep dish pizza and “cheesy” lasagna with caesar salad. We have an organic tea bar and locals favorites such as Matcha green tea lattes and our amazing vegan hot cocoa. All food is soy, dairy, wheat, gluten, and sugar free. Glow also offers educational classes and tri-annual raw food

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inflammation by appointment. Glow helps people develop all the tools to adopt a path of health that deepens and becomes more satisfying every year. Visit our facebook page to keep posted on daily specials and upcoming events. Open Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm

Java Coffee & Café 191 4th Street Ketchum, ID 83340 and 208-726-2882 111 S. 1st Street Hailey, ID 83333 208-788-2399 Java-Wake Up and Live Inc. originated in 1991 as the brainchild of the San Diego coffee culture. Taking the best elements of favorite cafes from southern California this concept moved 900 miles north to Ketchum, Idaho. Baking from scratch daily using only ingredients our mothers would be proud of, and making homemade whip cream was a must. Combining a clean yet hearty menu of breakfasts and lunches in a warm inviting atmosphere seemed like the ticket; Finish that off with music that is a bit too loud and you’ve got Java on Fourth, a truly authentic, right on the money coffeehouse. Order like a local and ask for the “Bowl of Soul” and a “Dirty Hippie Breakfast Burrito.” At Java, we take pride in serving only the highest quality, custom roasted fair trade and/ or certified organic coffees as well as offering a large selection of all natural loose leaf teas and tisanes. Java purchases all of its coffees from a fair trade certified roaster that prides itself on its conscious desire to promote equity with the fair trade farms it buys from. They roast the markets best variety of quality Arabica beans available in a state of the art “green” roastery.

Java strives to promote environmental responsibility by recycling our glass, plastic, cardboard, newspaper and aluminum. We also have grounds for your garden. And we strongly encourage the use of travel mugs. Java has grown to six cafes and has been written up in various publications including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Gourmet Magazine. Java Coffee and Café can be found in Boise, Twin Falls, and the Wood River Valley of Idaho. “…people line up for the ‘Bowl of Soul’ and the ‘Keith Richards.” The New York Times (July 2, 1994). Wake Up and Live! Ketchum Java Open Mon-Fri 6am to 6pm and Sat-Sun 7am to 6pm Hailey Java Open Mon-Fri 6am to 6 pm and Sat-Sun 7am to 4pm

The Moose Girls Cafe & Bar 360 East Avenue Ketchum, ID 83340 208-727-9767 The Moose Girls Cafe & Bar (formerly known as The Rustic Moose) is a local favorite with Owners/Sisters, Maxine and Marlene, feeding the valley for well over 10 years! The atmosphere is a delightful mixture of Classic Comfort and new york chic making it perfect for any occasion from a date to a business meeting. The variety of food they serve is a

little hard to fit into a single category; It’s nestled right in the middle of Slow Cooked and American Fusion. Offering Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and even a Full Bar – they’ve got you covered. You won’t be able to resist their signature drink “The Purple Lady” a euphorious flavor of it’s own or a fresh stack of their cinnamon-swirled french toast smothered in blackberry caramel mascarpone that’ll leave you watering at the mouth. So, stop in for a bite and it’s sure to become a tradition in your weekly schedule! Early Bird’s Prix Fixe Menu Comes with your choice of Soup or Salad, 1 Entree & Dessert – $15.95 Children eat half price during. Between 4pm to 7pm Reservations by phone


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SAYVOUR CATERING-CAFÉ 360 East Avenue Unit 5 At the Courtyard Ketchum, ID 83340 208-720-9061 or 208-928-7774

Wrapcity 180 South Main Street, Ketchum, ID 83340 208-727-6766 wrapcitycafe.com Wrapcity is fast, fresh, and fun food! Located next to the Kentwood Lodge on Main Street, Wrapcity serves up creative wraps and salads, homemade soups, and unique quesadillas. To complement a diverse lunch menu, Wrapcity also serves breakfast wraps all day with special breakfast creations on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop in for daily wrap and soup

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specials or choose one of the popular wraps on the menu. Voted “Valley’s Best Lunch 2011,” Wrapcity is delicious and affordable—whether you’re grabbing lunch on the go or dining on the sidewalk patio with friends. If you’re feeling hungry for breakfast or lunch, eat like a local and head over to Wrapcity!

Nestled in the East Avenue Courtyard, Sayvour is a cozy café that offers coffee, lunch, catering, take-out dinners, and cooking classes. Nadina Keller, Martha Avila, and Beatriz Avila opened Sayvour Café and Catering a year ago, and the trio combine their culinary training, their passion for great food and

service, and their Argentinean and Mexican heritages to create a unique epicurean flair. For a treat, try the locally roasted coffee with a homemade pastry fresh from the oven. For lunch come in for freshly made soups, house-made pastas and grilled paninis, served with our signature house-made Idaho potato chips in a variety of flavors. Top it off with a glass of wine or beer. For lighter fare, opt for a fresh salad with a creative homemade dressing. But the fun doesn’t stop with delicious snacks and lunch offerings. Sayvour has cooking classes for kids and adults on a regular schedule or you can grab your friends and create your own class. Choose from Mexican, Argentinean, Thai, Sushi, or flavors around the world as your cooking class theme! Sayvour specializes in catering special events, private dinners, and parties from two to more than 100. However, if you need dinner on the run, Sayvour won’t let you starve. They make appetizers and dinners to go. Open Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm

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Address in Sun Valley The 314 Professional Building at The Village at Hailey Center represents the first in a community setting of prestigious office, medical and financial buildings. Located in the heart of the Sun Valley Commercial Core. Surrounding interior courtyards will provide open space with access to future underground parking and buildings providing upscale retail, restaurant, residential and open space to accommodate outdoor public events. Superior architectural design, style, quality and function unlike any other the Sun Valley Area has ever seen.

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PRIVATE NORTH VALLEY ESTATE | Surrounded by mature evergreens & bordered by USFS land, this beautifully appointed, perfectly proportioned home lives almost entirely on one level. A sprawling lawn borders a path to the Bigwood River. Features include a home theater/bar/game room, exercise room, in-ground hot tub, & 3 fireplaces. Ultimate privacy & beautiful sunsets await! $5,850,000 MLS # 12-311917

Mountain Views | Enjoy the sun and views from this 6 bedroom home on 13 acres in Beautiful Golden Eagle Ranch. Main floor master, separate guest quarters, multiple fireplaces and beautiful gardens accent this mountain style residence. Private pool, tennis, and on-site managers compliment the package.

Riverfront Equestrian Estate | Arguably one of the most dramatic river settings in the valley, this three plus acre parcel includes a comfortable 3BD home and guest quarters literally at river’s edge. USFS lands border the river on the far bank giving this site perpetual privacy. Barn, fences, and pasture allow for on-site equestrian opportunities.

White Capped Mountain Peaks | Breathtaking Boulder Mountain vistas from this beautifully crafted 4 BD/4 ½ BA home and 2BD guest house on Ketchum’s coveted Saddle. Lush native landscaping with multiple view-laden patios surround the home which is perfectly laid out for full or part-time living.

$2,800,000 MLS # 11-311133

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EXTRAORDINARY RIVER SETTING | This six bedroom, 6.5 bath, lodge style home and guest house, on an irreplaceable site at river’s edge, is surrounded by aspens, spruce and a one acre pond. A fantastic buy in one of the valley’s premier river communities.

Sun Valley Panorama | Offering unrivaled views of the ski runs, mountain peaks and acres of open space, this six bedroom home incorporates original design elements to create a truly innovative blend of mountain elegance and metropolitan flair.

$3,800,000 MLS # 09-307394 $4,900,000 MLS # 08-305983

BALDY VIEWS | This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is close to Ketchum’s downtown yet offers huge privacy and fantastic Baldy views. Artistic detailing compliments the mountain style motif, perfectly designed for entertaining, indoors or out.

Exclusive Riverfront Location | An opportunity to own a fabulous home at an unheard of price on a tightly held stretch of the Bigwood minutes north of Ketchum. Bordered on 2 sides by USFS lands, this beautifully crafted 4BD offers boundless recreational opportunities at your door!

$3,149,000 MLS # 11-310606 $2,850,000 MLS # 11-311503 Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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METROPOLITAN HAILEY | Unheard of value for this award winning, ADA accessible estate. Indoor lap pool and hot tub, home theater, spa, library, and atrium. The extensive use of mahogany, South African Shale, granite and marble compliment the hand plastered walls and radiant floors. Close to everything yet private and exquisitely landscaped! $1,995,000 MLS # 11-310730 $1,495,000 MLS #11-311716

FISH FROM YOUR LAWN | Get up-front and personal with the river from this sprawling home on nearly one acre. Mature evergreens provide ultimate privacy on this trout-laden section of the Bigwood. There is room for all with 6 bedrooms and garage space for 5 cars.

ELEGANT FAIRWAYS HOME | Surrounded by mature landscaping, this French Country style home in Sun Valley’s most exclusive neighborhood comes loaded with all of the luxurious features you would expect in a home in this area including 2 masters, elevator and huge country kitchen. Adjacent lot available (MLS #09-307214).

One Story You’ll Love | Top quality 4 bedroom home on 1 acre in Sun Valley’s amenity-laden Lane Ranch. Tastefully designed with one story living, eat-in kitchen, formal dining area, office, den, 3+car garage and on-site pool and tennis. All the features you’ll need for comfortable mountain living.

$2,990,000 MLS # 11-310428 $1,795,000 MLS # 11-310532 Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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OPEN SPACE ABOUNDS | You’ll feel like you are on 50 acres when you look out the windows of this perfectly oriented Indian Creek 4BD home surrounded by open space. Enjoy the sunsets over Carbonate Mountain as well as the recent upgrades including a new kitchen and baths, spacious laundry room, and basement rec area. Private yet close! $910,000 MLS # 12-311968 $565,000 MLS #12-311892

HULEN COTTAGE | Darling 3 bedroom home with attached art studio or guest room on a beautifully landscaped corner lot in view laden Hulen Meadows. Bike path and trail access are at the doorstep of this one level sun drenched charmer complete with backyard playhouse/garden shed!

STARWEATHER SANCTUARY | Nestled in the aspens and surrounded by birds and wildlife, this peaceful setting is home to a three bedroom residence with adjacent guest quarters. Minutes from your door is a path to the river accessing miles of riverfront.

Contemporary Farm House | Abundant sun and views of Carbonate and Mt Della are yours from this beautifully crafted 4 BD farmhouse style home in one of the Hailey’s secret neighborhoods. A detached barn with workshop and RV capacity are part of the package!

$770,000 MLS # 10-309317 $985,000 MLS #12-311855 Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Exceptional Knob Hill Location | Own a rare piece of Ketchum with these 2 lushly landscaped, gently sloping lots totaling over 1/3 acre. Fabulous Baldy views from the charming home situated on the easterly lot making the perfect residence or rental until you build.

Canyon Run Boulevard Acreage | Seize this rare opportunity to acquire a 1 acre + lot in the exclusive, sunny, and private Canyons area of Warm Springs.With 2 street access options and no building envelope constraints, the opportunities are endless for the construction of a home and guest house within a mile of skiing and downtown Ketchum.

$1,850,000 MLS # 11-311166

$1,375,000 MLS # 11-311497

Game, Set, Match | Rarely available Fairways building site located on a quiet cul de sac of upper end homes. Currently landscaped with a variety of trees and shrubs, pond and stream, as well as seating areas and a tennis court. Play tennis until you are ready to design your dream home or combine with the adjacent home (MLS #11-310428).

Build in the Heatherlands | Flat, sunny, and view laden 1+ acre lot in one of the midvalley’s best neighborhoods. Enjoy views of Baldy as well as being in close proximity to the community pool, tennis, volleyball, horse facilities, and bike path.

$1,590,000 MLS # 09-307214 $299,000 MLS # 11-311615

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Paradise Found | Truly a fresh approach to in-town living, this 1 BD Ketchum townhome was gutted to the studs and rebuilt with clean, contemporary finishes and top-notch components. Concrete counters, maple floors, stainless appliances, and custom lighting add to the allure. Deck and patio orient to Baldy with lushly landscaped common area adjoining. $310,000 MLS # 12-311866

Premier Baldy Views | Upscale Ketchum penthouse with unblockable views of Baldy. This 3BD, 2 1/2 BA flat is in a league of its own with high end contemporary finishes, radiant floor heat, AC, 2 entrances, elevator access, and covered parking for 4 vehicles. Some commercial use permitted. Don’t miss this one of a kind location!

LUXURY THUNDER SPRING | This premium flat has an enlarged kitchen, spacious outdoor patio space with views to the northwest, and private 2 car garage with extra storage. Additional features include radiant heat, AC, beautiful wood detailing and elevator access. Onsite amenity options include Golf, Zenergy Fitness Center, pool, tennis and concierge services.

Sun Valley Pied À Terre | Take in the views of Trail Creek Canyon from the deck of this second story studio adjacent to all that Sun Valley has to offer. Being sold turn-key, this waterfront unit is surrounded by lawn and trees making it incredibly private. The perfect hotel room alternative for a no hassle vacation experience.

$835,000 MLS # 11-311166

$995,000 MLS # 10-309014 $157,500 MLS # 11-311222

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Sue Engelmann | 208.720.0680 sue.engelmann@sunvalleysir.com www.sueengelmann.com

Two Units, Huge Views | The perfect rental on a sloped sunny lot offering two separate street accesses and both with large decks and fantastic views. Upstairs is a 2BD/1 BA with fireplace and covered storage.The unit below is a 1BD/1BA and includes added office and /or storage room. Lots of options on this one!

Own a Piece of Ketchum’s Past | Just a few blocks from downtown Ketchum and bordered on the south by open space, this 3 BD jewel sits on a large .41 acre lot rich with mature evergreens. The detached 1BD guest house comes with a full basement and both homes enjoy views of Baldy.

$395,000 MLS # 11-311515 $503,000 MLS # 11-311631

Park and Ski | The perfect ski stop at the base of Sun Valley’s Warm Springs lifts comes with a loft bedroom, kitchenette, deck, covered parking, and year round pool. Ideal for guests, après ski, or winter at the mountain. Keep your car and gear here for a hasslefree winter. Adjacent 2 units (MLS # 11-310143) also available for the Edelweiss compound!

Lift side Double | Two Edelweiss condos combined for spacious convenience! This remodeled combo Includes 2 loft rooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, multiple parking spaces at the base of the lifts, year round pool and hot tub, ski tuning room, and on-site management. Skiing can’t get any easier! Adjacent single unit also available.

$195,000 MLS # 11-310144 $345,000 MLS # 11-310143 Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Creekfront Lane Ranch Home

3 bedroom | 3.5 baths | One Level Baldy View | 2 Heated Patios

4 bedroom | 5.5 baths | 4850 sq. ft. Gourmet kitchen | Custom Office

$2,195,000 | MLS # 11-311010

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One Of A Kind Dollar Meadows

Mountain Lodge Style Custom Log Home

Unique Floor Plan | 3 bedroom | 3 bath Furnished | Garage | Large Deck

3 bedroom | 3.5 baths | 4295 sq. ft. Waterfront | 1 Acre Lot On Open Space

$775,000 | MLS # 11-311600

$2,475,000 | MLS # 11-311740

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Fern Mackenzie | 208.720.0720 fernmacke@aol.com

In-Town Living | Baldy views, exquisite gardens and private patios. This beautifully well done home features three bedrooms plus den with many built-ins, new kitchen with top of the line everything and open floor plan. All on one level.

Beautiful Ski Townhome | Views of Baldy from this very well done 3 BD/2.5BA townhome on Sage Road in Warm Springs. Top of the line finishes, appliances and features throughout. Partially completed basement gives you many options. 2 car garage.

$1,495,000 MLS 09-307416 $1,199,000 MLS 11-311391

POWDER CREEK 1, 2, & 3 | This new residential development features a convenient in-town Ketchum location with a creek side setting and Baldy views.These residences include three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, private patios, and heated paver driveways.

EXPANSIVE VIEWS | Over one acre on the bench in Hulen Meadows with spectacular Baldy views, adjoining BLM land and steps to river. Large trees provide privacy. This lot is a true rarity. Must see to truly appreciate.

Starting at $1,400,000

$1,495,000 MLS 11-310963

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Fern Mackenzie | 208.720.0720 fernmacke@aol.com

Private One acre Setting | All on one level, this home features a floor plan with formal living & dining area as well as an informal living and dining area. 2 car attached garage plus a 2 car detached garage w/ extra office/guest space. Seller will carry. 1,295,000

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Eeva Pregitzer | 208.720.6906 eeva.pregitzer@sunvalleysir.com

Buy From the bank | Beautiful new 3BD townhomes with modern finishes and fantastic location. Huge price reductions, previously listed at $1,450,000. Price Reduced. $674,900

MLS # 10-308947 $1,195,000

Penthouse with sweeping views | 3BD penthouse with three different large decks to take in the views. Underground parking and storage locker included. $699,000

MLS # 09-307401

Elkhorn Springs Condo | 2BD 2.5BA with underground parking, storage locker, swimming pool, and tennis.

MLS # 11-310407 $399,000 MLS # 10-308709

Weyyakin | In a great location this 3BD home sits on a pond, and has a large kitchen and a first floor master. $599,000

Horse Lovers Dream | 16.9 acres, 5 miles west of Hailey. Bordering public land with house and horse paddock.

Live in Ketchum | Convenient location, walking distance to downtown Ketchum and the River Run lifts. Price Reduced.

MLS # 10-309477 $699,900

MLS # 10-308949

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Eeva Pregitzer | 208.720.6906 eeva.pregitzer@sunvalleysir.com

Idaho at its best | 123+ acres of land with water rights and Ultimate Mountain Retreat | This home was designed 7,035 sqft high quality home with 5BD, 5BA, and a gourmet kitchen. and built to maximize the open and expansive mountain views. $999,000 MLS # 11-311130 $2,260,000 MLS # 11-310901

Mountain Views | Brand new state of the art 3BD townhouse, in Ketchum next to the river and ski lifts. $845,000

Buy under assessed value | This 2.9 acre lot sits on the pond in the prestigious Golden Eagle Subdivision

MLS # 11-310998 $470,000

MLS # 11-310040

Downtown Ketchum Living at its best | This 3BD, Beautiful 20 acre parcel | Private lot with stunning 3.5BA Les Saisons condo offers daily housekeeping, a valet, rooftop mountain views, landscaping and 2 flat home sites. pool/hot tub and gym. Fractional ownership. $147,000 MLS # 11-311713 $795,000 MLS # 11-311183

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Pam Goetz | 208.720.1897 Pam Rheinschild | 208.720.5577

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INNOVATION OF DESIGN, TRANQUILITY OF THE BIG WOOD RIVER | Dynamic 2011 construction in the heart of Ketchum. 5,700 sf of contemporary living featuring finishes and furnishings from Poliform and B & B Italia...simply perfect. $5,900,000

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MLS # 11-311804

BITTERROOT ELEGANCE Sun Valley lodge-style home near the Community School and Dollar Mountain. $2,850,000 MLS # 09-306311

PRESTIGIOUS HIGHLANDS Panoramic Elkhorn views. Custom five bedroom home plus guest facilities. $2,400,000 MLS # 11-311711

THE CROWN JEWEL Upscale four bedroom home overlooking Sun Valley with dramatic views. $2,199,000 MLS # 11-310819

WARM SPRINGS RETREAT Charming main home and guest cottage near the ski lifts and downtown. $1,375,000 MLS # 11-311321

KETCHUM THEATER DISTRICT Privately located, one level, designer three bedroom flat with 2-car garage. $745,000 MLS # 12-311925

EXCEPTIONAL CONTEMPORARY Three bedroom end unit. Delightful finishes, private deck, resort amenities. $395,900 MLS # 10-308931

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Jeannie Kiel | 208.720.4063 jeannie.kiel@sunvalleysir.com

Charm & Elegance

Gimlet Adjacent

4 bedroom, great neighborhood, beautiful remodel throughout. Lots of light and views.

1 acre, 4 bed/3.5 bath, 3322 sq ft, Remodeled & impeccably maintained with exceptional quality.

$995,000

$750,000 MLS # 11-311276

MLS # 11-310999

Development Opportunity

Gateway to Ketchum

Ketchum Cabin

4.96 Acres South of Ketchum, make your dreams come true - close to town

3.42 acres, 2 bed/1 bath, 1283 sqft - Seconds away from Ketchum

2 bed/1 bath, 1214 sqft - Enjoy downtown living

$1,750,000

$799,999

$499,000

MLS # 09-307356

MLS # 10-308454

MLS # 10-309397

Beautiful condo remodel

Expansive Views

Mountain Dream Lot

2 bed/2 bath + loft, 1027 sqft, office area, ski locker, See to believe - Elkhorn

1.01 acre lot in beautiful development close to Hailey and the river.

1.07 acres South of Hailey off Broadford Road and near the river.

$162,000

$129,500 MLS #11-311646

$129,500 MLS # 11-311645

MLS # 09-307754

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Anne Zauner | 208.720.0721

anne@annezauner.com www.sunvalleyre.com

Paradise in the Sawtooths 1.57 Deeded Acres - Mountain Views $775,000 MLS # 10-308501

Spectacular Baldy Views 4BR/5BA in Bigwood - Bonus Rooms $1,875,000 MLS # 10-310027

Freestanding Ranch Condo Seller will Trade - Price Reduced $369,000 MLS # 10-308390

NEW, HIGH END, CUSTOM HOME 0.99 Acre Mid Valley 4BR/4.5BA Home $1,100,000 MLS # 11-310919

HAILEY HORSE PROPERTY 5 Acres - Views - Price Reduced $575,000 MLS # 11-310913

Ski In Ski Out Furnished Elkhorn 2BR+loft Condominium $365,000 MLS # 10-310024

2 ELEVATED BUILDING LOTS 35 Acres and 80 Acres in East Fork $335,000 and $650,000 MLS # 11-310569

Beyond Sun Valley Retreat or Development - 320 Acres

Mountain Retreats SNRA Cabins just north of Ketchum $98,000 through $250,000 MLS # 11-311116

$695,000 MLS # 11-310570

Please visit my website: www.annezauner.com where you can search all listed properties including short sales and REOs, then organize and save your searches. Allow me to help with all your real estate needs. Also available: Bonne Vie Condo with Garage, $398,000. Atelier Remodeled, $499,000. 5 Acres, home and large shop/garage, $199,000 Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Looking for Real Estate? Jed Gray

As a lifelong resident of Sun Valley, Jed has been in real estate since 1981. During that time he has served as President of the Sun Valley Board of Realtors and was a founding member of the Western Mountain Resort Alliance. He has done both sales and development throughout the Wood River Valley creating a wide range of experience and understanding of the entire Sun Valley real estate market.

Alex Higgins A TRADITION IN THE W O O D R I V E R VA L L E Y

A member of the California and Colorado bar, Alex moved to Sun Valley in 1976 and offers years of experience in the Sun Valley area real estate market. Involved in the community, Alex has served as President for the Sun Valley Board of Realtors, President of the board for the Montessori School, and Vice-President for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation.

Tom Monge

Tom moved to Sun Valley in 1977 to open the first mortgage banking firm in the area. He also opened a real estate appraisal firm and a small real estate brokerage office. Tom joined Sun Valley Associates in 1996. Because of his background in all aspects of the real estate industry, Tom has long been one of the most noted and respected real estate experts in the valley.

Jim Figge

A Sun Valley devotee since 1976, Jim has served three terms as President of the Sun Valley Board of Realtors and Vice President of the Western Mountain Resort Alliance. His history here and travel experience give him a wealth of knowledge about other resorts and Sun Valley’s unique standing among them. Jim and Barbara are grateful to be raising their three children in the Valley.

Terry Palmer

A former Olympic ski racer, Terry traveled the world racing before he settled in Sun Valley. Terry moved to the Wood River Valley in 1974 and he has practiced real estate in the Sun Valley area for over 14 years. Terry’s experience, local knowledge, love of the area, and commitment to service will more than satisfy your real estate needs.

Jason Buck

A Sun Valley resident since 1998, Jason moved here to work as a hunting, fly fishing, and rafting guide. His love of the outdoors led him to real estate. He enjoys working on recreational property transactions where his experiences provide him with valuable insights. Jason became a licensed Realtor in 2003, and is currently a board member for the Sun Valley Board of Realtors.

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Jed Gray 208-720-0575

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Golden Eagle Ranch The developer has several lots in this wonderful subdivision. They range in price from $495,000 to $1,950,000. Each lot has considerable lake frontage, all day sun, as well as great views in every direction. The subdivision includes a club house with pool and tennis courts.

Please call for details.

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Property North of Ketchum

Fox Run

This 4.39 ares lot enjoys sweeping views in all directions. The building site is flat with great sun exposure. There are water rights along with a small pond. This would be a perfect horse property. With surrounding Forest Service lands the riding would be unlimited.

This is a great elevated lot with sweeping views on the saddle between Ketchum and Sun Valley. The property overlooks the Big Wood golf course and can be accessed from both above and below. This is walking distance to Zenergy Spa.

$1,250,000 MLS # 11-310817

$1,050,000 MLS # # 11-311149

208-622-4100 | www.svassociates.com | 700 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 83340


Jed Gray 208-720-0575

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River Lodge This custom log home is situated on 4.5 acres north of town with approximately 1,000 feet of Wood River frontage and is surrounded by National Forest Service lands. The main house is over 5,000 sq.ft. of living space which includes the great room with a walk-up bar, large master suite, library, game room and a collector’s wine closet. There are 5 stone fireplaces scattered throughout the home and a 2 bedroom detached guest house. $7,900,000 MLS # 09-307756

Log North of Town This is a great log home a short drive north of Ketchum. It is located on just over 4 acres. The home features a first floor master suite with three additional bedrooms on the second floor. There is also a large office/family room. This property enjoys breathtaking views of the Boulder Mountains and Griffin Butte. The home has just been refurbished and is ready for immediate occupancy. Horses are allowed. $2,500,000 MLS # 11-310794

Lane Ranch Looking for a very private home yet in Sun Valley? This may be the answer. The first floor offers open living with the great room, dining and kitchen. There are huge views of the Lane Ranch cliffs which rise from the back yard. The home also has a large first floor master and a spacious family room upstairs. Enjoy all the Lane Ranch amenities. $2,250,000 MLS # 11-311153

Eagle Ridge This spacious townhome is well located close to the Warm Springs lifts. Living spaces on the main floor consist of a great room, dining area, an open country kitchen with an adjacent den. There is also a main floor bedroom with its own bath. The upstairs has a large master bedroom and the bath has a jetted tub with a separate shower. The other two bedrooms on the second floor share a large bath. There is ample storage throughout the home. There is great sun and good views of the mountain. $1,750,000 MLS # 12-311907

208-622-4100 | www.svassociates.com | 700 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 83340

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Indian Creek Home This well maintained home has wonderful views down Indian Creek valley and beyond. The home consists of 4 bedrooms with 3 baths. The grounds and gardens are great and the nearby toy barn/greenhouse is a must for living in our area. This is a family style home ready to move into. $995,000 MLS # 10-308969

At The Bottom of the Lifts Located at the bottom of the Warm Springs lifts, this studio condo is the perfect ski locker for the serious skier. It is a ground foor unit on the quiet side of the building. There is also front row parking!

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Bigwood Condominium What a fabulous location for a condominium. On the Ketchum Saddle this 3 bedroom, with loft area overlooks the Bigwood Golf Course with direct views of Bald Mountain. The unit is air conditioned for those warmer summer days. $790,000 MLS # 10-309788

$350,000 MLS # 09-306911

Sawtooth Cabin If you like to recreate in the mountains, this is the perfect cabin. Located above the Salmon River, it is situated in the heart of the Sawtooth Mountains. You are only minutes away from hiking, water skiing, fishing, mountain biking and more. The cabin has 2 bedrooms with 1 bath.

Over the Salmon River This is the last available lot in a small private subdivision. It sits on a bench just south of Stanley. It is convenient to the Redfish Lake Resort and surrounding mountain activities. This is truly a rare opportunity in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

Executive Hanger This is one of the larger hangers at Friedman Memorial Airport. It is located at the northern end. The hanger includes a full bathroom and an office/bedroom area. Pilots can spend the night. Ask about the ground lease and dimensions.

$170,000 MLS # 11-310621

$190,000 MSL # 09-307845

$399,000 each MLS # 05-210619

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Alex Higgins 208-720-0525

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Gimlet Log Estate Located on over 4 sun drenched acres in the exclusive Gimlet Subdivision, this spectacular contemporary log home in “like new” condition offers an estate setting with old world luxury. The home has over 9,273 square feet of total living area, main level master suite with his and her baths, great room with mirror image natural granite fireplaces, wet bar, faux paint, custom window coverings, gourmet chef ’s kitchen, large office library/den with stone fireplace, 3 additional bedrooms with baths, state-ofthe-art movie theater, craft room, 4-car garage with workshop and additional storage, finished basement with wine cellar, and much more. Visit this home at www.5poloroad.com

$5,500,000 MLS # 11-310420

Fox Run Country French Exquisite Country French home perched above Bigwood with spectacular panoramic views, privacy, and all day sun. 5,200 sq. ft. of quality living area, 850 sq. ft. finished basement with fully appointed large wine cellar, 4 large bedrooms with in-suite baths, office/den with half bath, large main level master suite, family room off gourmet kitchen, great room for entertaining, stone floors, plaster walls, east and west private patios, oversized 3-car garage, stone and stucco exterior, and quality throughout. “One of a kind.”

$3,900,000 MLS # 11-311186

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Windsong Ranch

Let’er Buck

4.96 acre, this Alpine Lodge offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, great room with large fireplace, gourmet kitchen with family room, game and separate media room, guesthouse, and a 4-car garage.

A contemporary farm house in the heart of horse country! 5,700 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths on 2.6 fenced acres with use of Sagebrush horse facility, featuring hardwood floors, open living plan, dining/family wing, water rights, and fenced pastures.

$2,995,000 MLS # 10-308952

Award Winning Mountain Modern

Wood River Tranquility

One of a kind “Mark Pynn” designed home in Bitterroot. Light, bright, multi-level modern home that brings the outdoors in! Showcase wine cellar, decks and patios off all rooms, Baldy views, privacy, 4,700 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and quality construction throughout.

5,9 00+ sq. ft. contemporary home on 2.9 acres directly on the Big Wood River. 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths with river views from all rooms. Oversized 3-car garage, island in the river with bridge, total privacy and mountain views.

$2,250,000 MLS # 11-311439

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$2,275,000 MLS # 11-311444

$2,900,000 MLS # 11-310914

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Alex Higgins 208-720-0525

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Sun Valley Fairways Prestigious Fairway Road home offering 3,800 sq. ft. of living space, 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, great room with mountain views, and a large deck for outside living. $1,495,000 MLS # 10-309978

Wild Horse Ranch FISH, FISH AND MORE FISH! Over 1.5 miles of private spring creek in the beautiful Big Lost Valley 45 miles from Ketchum. 400 acres, log home, outbuildings, water rights, and privacy.

Glassford Heights Views, views and more views! Older livable home on an outrageous elevated .68 acre site north of Ketchum. $695,000 MSL# 11-310949

$3,750,000 MLS # 11-311206

East Fork River Front 6,000 sq. ft. of contemporary living on the East Fork River, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 5 fireplaces, family room, handicap accessible, large 3-car garage, large river side patio with fireplace. $2,400,000 MLS # 311616

Knob Hill Two elevated fully landscaped view homesites on Knob Hill a short walk to downtown with 9,100 sq. ft. each. Outstanding views, privacy and a very cute livable home.

112 Latigo Lane This light bright contemporary Ketchum townhome on the Saddle has the ultimate Baldy views. 3,000 sq. ft. of living area, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, Baldy views, and circular window surround dining room.

$1,850,000 MLS # 11-311170

$1,495,000 MLS# 12-311842

Wood River Drive Homesites 2 very nice affordable flat building sites on Wood River Drive with views, trees and city services.

Edelweiss Condo On the 50 yard line! Ski in from this ground floor studio with underground parking at the bottom of Warm Springs.

$450,000 each MLS# 11-310778

$300,000 MLS# 09-306911

Bigwood Homesite Gorgeous large elevated Bigwood lot at the north end of the golf course, with spectacular mountain views, all day sun and Bigwood amenities. $1,295,000 MSL# 12-311928

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Jim Figge 208-720-0479

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Z Heart Ranch The Z Heart Ranch is a unique opportunity in Sun Valley for a close-to-town compound/retreat. It’s 2.86 acres border Reinheimer property affording long views of Griffin Butte and the Boulder Mountains. Improvements include a main cabin, four guest cabins, a caretaker’s cabin, a car barn, and the spectacular entertainment barn. The grounds are complete with beautiful flower beds, streams and ponds. While the property enjoys a rich history dating back to the 1800s, the current owners have lovingly brought all aspects of the property up to date. Shown by appointment only. Please see www.idahoairships.com/figge1/figge1.html

$10,500,000 MLS # 11-310714

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105 Saddle Lane

4301 Smelter Road

This home is located in one of the most coveted Sun Valley locations on a quiet cul-de-sac and in the heart of the action. Hike the White Cloud trails, walk to the Pavilion or to get your mail, or roll along the horseman’s center to Ketchum.

Get “Lost” in the fly fishing cabin of your dreams! Approximately 14 acres of privacy and serene beauty encompassing both sides of the Big Lost River. Elevated homesite with large trout pond. Newer well-built cabin enjoys all the comforts of home.

$1,495,000 MLS # 11-310988

$850,000 MLS # 12-311988

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Jim Figge 208-720-0479

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Sun Valley Lodge 1 Condominium

15 Greenhorn Road

Located in the heart of the Sun Valley core. Fully furnished and remodeled with vaulted ceilings and Baldy views. Walk to SV Lodge, ice rinks, pavilion, trails, tennis, pools, retail shopping and dining. Inquire about the leaseback to Sun Valley Company.

On the north shore of the largest lake in Golden Eagle II creating long lake views to the south and Boulder Mountain views to the north. Large envelope, water rights and amenity rich environment.

$895,000 MLS # 11-311519

$695,000 MLS # # 11-310498

647/648 Wildflower

Sun Chateau

Northridge Lot

Ground floor 2 bedroom unit. Classic Sun Valley experience! Imagine walking to the pool, tennis courts, Sun Valley mall, Lodge, and Sun Valley Pavilion. Turn key.

Great value two bedroom condo facing south to old golf course and Warm Springs hills and west for great sun exposure. Large private deck, storage, fireplace, new carpet and paint.

Approximately 1/3 acre in this north Hailey neighborhood. Desirable southern exposure, level building site, views north to Baldy and west. Close to schools and downtown Hailey.

$129,000 MLS # 11-310166

$159,000 MLS # 11-310655

$350,000 MLS # 11-310241

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Terry Palmer 208-720-3401

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7 Meadow Road Lane Ranch

Warm Springs 136 Belmont Drive

Fabulous sun flooded and mountain view property with a contemporary spirit. Property is located in a premier family neighborhood, close to town with all Lane Ranch amenities.

Classic Idaho log town home, located in Warm Springs, close to ski lifts, bike path, bus stop, hiking trails and all Ketchum amenities. Located on a quiet and sun flooded street. Very well maintained.

$1,999,000 MLS# 10-309731

North of Ketchum Log Home Charming and immaculate, this custom 2688 sq. ft. log home located in private Chocolate Gulch, offers an open floor plan with high ceilings and warm southern exposure. This tasteful log home is surrounded by aspen trees and pristine landscaping with immediate access to the Chocolate Gulch trailhead.

$995,000 MLS # 12-311870

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$695,000 MLS # 11-311185

Sun Valley/Saddle Road Vacant Land Baldy views, all day sun, property ready to be developed with Sun Valley City approval A.D.U. within walking distance of all of Sun Valley’s amenities. Complete set of working plans approved.

$1,275,000 MLS#10-308782

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Terry Palmer 208-720-3401

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Les Saisons 680 Sun Valley Road

Warm Springs Edelweiss Condo

Les Saisons is a well appointed & upscale shared ownership property in the heart of Ketchum. The ‘’Baldy’’ view from the pool/hot tub area is the perfect way to end a Sun Valley day.

The ideal condo location for the passionate skier. Possibly the best unobstructed view of Warm Springs ski run.

2 BDR $109,000 MLS # 11-311528 3 BDR $135,000 MLS # 12-311956

$990,000 MLS # 05-209737

Ketchum Riverfront

Warm Springs Skier’s Condo

Private, convenient and located 2 blocks from Main St. Market. Cozy, comfortable with a fun & unique beach/mountain ‘vibe’. Awesome stream views, duplex zoned with many options.

‘Skier’s Condo/TH’ just steps from the Warm Springs lifts. 3 BDR/3 BTH with garage. Scorpion & Warm Springs views. Great skier’s condo.

$895,000 MLS # 11-310908

$695,000 MLS # 09-308011

208-622-4100 | www.svassociates.com | 700 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 83340

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Thomas R. Monge, MAI cell: 208-720-0490 email: tom@svassociates.com VIEW ALL AREA LISTINGS AT WWW.SVASSOCIATES.COM

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104-B Saddle Road – Villas at the Crossing Town Homes Situated directly on the Big Wood River, this 4 bedroom/4.5 bath – 4,200 sq.ft. town home includes a custom kitchen, 3 fireplaces, river views, along with many other custom quality extras.

127 Saddle Road – Unit B-14 Big Wood Condominiums Golf Course location – Excellent Condition – 3 bdrm/3 bath condominium unit with excellent Baldy Views – 1 car carport includes all furnishings-ready for immediate occupancy.

$2,395,000 MLS # 12-311878

$640,000 MLS # 11-310976

310 Main Street, Hailey – Restaurant Building This is a PERFECT restaurant opportunity... This building was completely remodel for use as a restaurant... built to code, no need for city approvals... Call for further details.

Big Wood Condominiums – F Building Units Two units, approx. 1,300 sq.ft. F-6 is 3 bdrm/2bath and F-9 is 2bdrm/2 bath. Both units are in very good condition and are fully furnished and ready for immediate occupancy and priced to sell.

$450,000 MLS # 11-311788

F-6 $330,000 MLS # 12-311875 F-9 $325,000 MLS # 12-311876

158 Hyndman View Drive, Lot 36, East Fork Excellent Creek Front Lot with very good views of the Pioneer Mountains, lots of trees all located within an excellent residential neighborhood.

128 Saddle Road, Lot 2, Kneeland Subd., Ketchum Excellent Multi-Family Property, 1.28 acres zoned tourist, views and sun exposure. This property has great development potential for single-family lots or a multiple-family development.

Reasonably Priced at $395,000 MLS # 11-311397

$2,500,000 MLS # 11-311060

208-622-4100 | www.svassociates.com | 700 Sun Valley Road, Ketchum, ID 83340


Dick Fenton Broker/Principal 208-726-3317 208-720-0386 dfenton@mdfrealtors.com

River’s Edge Ranch 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 5924sf English country lodge. Gorgeous 5.2 acre setting overlooking Bigwood River. $7,750,000 MLS # 11-310173

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River Front Lodge 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 7,896 sf. Exquisite Ruscitto design with river’s edge outdoor dining. In town. $5,450,000 MLS # 10-309071

Eagle Creek 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4,442 sf. Distinctive architectural home situated on 2.66 acres bordering Forest Service lands.

$3,450,000 MLS # 11-311454

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Spectacular Downtown Penthouse

Lake Front Jewel

Gorgeous 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, 5293 sf penthouse with unobstructed Baldy views, the entire top floor of the First and First Building, with 2350 sf of wraparound deck, exquisite finishes, private elevator and offered beautifully furnished.

Exquisite 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3,260 sq. ft. European character stone home overlooking a beautiful, wildlifefilled pond, with views of Warm Springs Creek. Truly a unique, beautifully detailed home. 505broadwayblvd.com

$3,450,000 MLS # 11-311737

$2,950,000 MLS # 11-311381

River’s Edge Ranch

Downtown Riverfront Home

4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2969 sf. Historic home on 8.5 acres, on pond and adjacent to seasonal side channel and the Bigwood River. Inquire about potential enhancements, including new master suite addition. riversedgesunvalley.com

Gracious 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4118 sf home overlooking Trail Creek. Fabulous gourmet kitchen. Beautiful views. Good sun. Quiet street across from Forest Service Park. Easy walk to everything. Furnishings negotiable.

$2,650,000 MLS # 11-311502

$2,450,000 MLS # 11-311721

208-726-3317 | www.mdfrealtors.com | Leadville & Sun Valley Rd. Ketchum Idaho 83340


Dick Fenton Broker/Principal 208-726-3317 208-720-0386 dfenton@mdfrealtors.com

Village Green

Warm Springs Home

4 & 5 bedrooms, 3805 to 4573 sf, overlooking Valley Club West Nine and next to the Rec Center. Newly constructed and never occupied. valleyclubvillagegreen.com

3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,806 sf. Outstanding Baldy views. Walk to the lifts. Nice finishes. Lots of light. Great floor plan.

From $1,175,000 MLS # 09-307383

$1,175,000 MLS # 11-311235

Thunder Spring

Evergreen

1 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,364 sf. South facing with Baldy views. Steps to Zenergy health club and Big Wood golf course.

2-3 bedrooms, 2-3 baths with great views, high quality finishes and underground parking.

$895,000 MLS # 08-305966

MLS # 08-305382, 08-305320, 09-308109

$645,000 to $1,375,000

208-726-3317 | www.mdfrealtors.com | Leadville & Sun Valley Rd. Ketchum Idaho 83340

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River’s Edge Ranch Historic ranch with 6 acres and 700 ft. of river frontage. Finest river front lot.

$3,475,000 MLS # 10-309120

Secluded Sun Valley Fairway Home Sites Very private, elevated lots with Baldy and golf course views.

Lot 5 1.14 acres $2,950,000 MLS # 10-309254

Lot 6 1.55 acres $3,250,000 MLS # 10-309468

Sun Valley Fairways SOLD

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On the upper bench with Baldy views and creek. Easy walking distance to the Pavillion and the Lodge.

Lot 1 $895,000 MLS # 09-307444 Lot 3 $975,000 MLS # 09-307446

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Dick Fenton Broker/Principal 208-726-3317 208-720-0386 dfenton@mdfrealtors.com

The Heritage

Lane Ranch Waterfront

Development Parcel - 16,500 sf. adjacent to Evergreen with previously approved plan for 10 townhomes.

The premier lot with the broadest view of the largest lake.

$1,575,000 MLS # 09-307738

$2,475,000 MLS # 09-307647

Golden Eagle Ranch

Elkhorn View Lot

2.18 acre, Phase I lake front lot with outstanding views. Easy walk to rec center, pool and tennis. McLaughlin plans available.

Overlooking the 8th fairway with South views to East Fork. Plans available.

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Bob Sarchett 208-720-4519 bob@mdfrealtors.com

SOLD

Powder Creek Luxurious waterfront townhomes just blocks from new gondola featuring 3,200 sq. ft. and big Baldy views with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, a 2 car garage, laundry room, media room, vaulted ceilings and extensive landscaping. Two of the four units are ready for immediate occupancy.

Offering price now slashed by over $1,000,000 to $1,450,000 MLS # 10-309491

Quad Run Walk to Warm Springs lifts from fabulous garden level flat, 3 bedroom plus den, garage and spacious private backyard, offered turn-key including high-end furnishings.

Price reduced by $300,000 to $997,000 MLS # 10-308971

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208-726-3317 | www.mdfrealtors.com | Leadville & Sun Valley Rd. Ketchum Idaho 83340


MIKE MURPHY R E A L E S TAT E B R O K E R

208-720-3323 mmurphy@mdfrealtors.com

350 Foxglove Lane, Hulen Meadows The only “Estate� lot currently available in Hulen Meadows. Located at the desirable north end of Hulen Meadows, this 1.94 acre lot backs up to BLM, has all day sun and great Baldy views.

$995,000 MLS # 10-309983

Wildflower Golf Course View Condo Seldom available Wildflower 3 bedroom, 3 bath mid floor unit completely remodeled in 2006. Very quiet with desirable views to the east. Being sold with all furnishings.

$875,000 MLS # 11-311613

Two Bridges at River Run Located just a 1/2 a mile south of Ketchum, this immaculate 2,105 sf condo features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and looks down over Trail Creek and up at Baldy. This is the largest unit in the complex and also has a 1 car garage and air-conditioning. This unit was last priced over $800k! Spectacular and a steal at $595,000.

$595,000 MLS # 11-311011

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Ellen Frieder 208-720-1229 ellenf@mdfrealtors.com

On Trail Creek In-Town Living at its Best! Tastefully appointed 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence at Trail Creek Crossings in east Ketchum offers a gracious entry, wet bar, stone fireplace, laundry room, paver patio and balcony overlooking Trail Creek. Beautiful lodge-style security building with elevator, located in quiet neighborhood just a short walk to Ketchum shops, restaurants and theaters. Convenient access to ski area bus. Includes a private garage plus extra parking in underground enclosed parking area, and a huge storage closet. Awesome Baldy views!

$1,195,000 MLS # 11-310319

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Warm Springs

Dollar Meadow

Walk to Warm Springs Ski Lifts! Stunning contemporary home with 6 BRs, 7.5 BAs, huge great room, master suite with sitting area, family room, open kitchen, 3 fireplaces, elevator, wraparound deck and outrageous Baldy views!

Premier Sun Valley Location! Walk to Dollar Ski Mountain and all Sun Valley Village amenities from this tastefully remodeled 2 BD, loft, 2 BA condo in a beautiful, quiet setting of mature landscaping, ponds, and streams. Includes garage. Offered furnished.

$2,450,000 MLS # 11-310789

$435,000 MLS # 12-311872

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Chrissy Gove 208-720-3189 chrissy@mdfrealtors.com

Spectacular Absolutely one of the most beautiful homes in the valley. An exquisite eye for detail and purpose using only the finest which provide a special sense of warmth and coziness rarely found in homes of this size. The views are unbeatable and unblockable; high-end finishes throughout with 3 fireplaces. This is a wonderful home for entertaining; you must see it to appreciate all this lovely home has to offer. 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 5,265 sf on .95 acres.

$4,495,000 MLS # 11-310676

Stunning and Elegant

In-Town Living At Its Best

An architectural masterpiece, this Mid Valley estate property is located on a very private 3 acres. With some of the Valleys premier fly fishing waters right outside your back door on the Big Wood River (490 ft of property on river) with environmental reserve land across the river 11,034 livable square feet, 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 3 half baths.

The convenient single level layout is a premium, quality craftsmanship throughout, granite slab kitchen, stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinets and floors, den/media room. Building amenities include a workout facility with views, 2 hot tubs, deck for entertaining and a dry sauna; game room, ski lockers, underground parking, and addition storage units. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2,568 sf.

$4,999,999 MLS # 08-304646

$749,000 MLS # 11-311088

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Mike McCann Principal/Associate Broker 208-726-3317 208-720-0111 mmccann@mdfrealtors.com

Dip Creek Ranch

North of Ketchum Riverfront

This is the only lot available in probably the most prestigious area in the Wood River Valley. Over 7.5 acres with two ponds and magnificent views in all directions. Building envelope on the lake edge.

Spectacular 3+ acres North of Ketchum on the Big Wood River with Forest Service property across the river. Rare opportunity to build on "Millionaire's Row: Complete set of plans available.

Asking $4,200,000

One Acre on the River

Riverfront

Thunder Spring

Beautifully landscaped acre with rolling lawn all the way to the Big Wood River. Five car garage. Realtor owned. Perfect southern sun exposure from where the 5 bedroom, 5 bath home sits on the bench overlooking the river and back yard. Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, SNRA out your back door! Views and Sun in all directions.

One of the best riverfront properties in Sun Valley, located at the confluence of the East Fork and the Bigwood Rivers. Large deck is right at the river's edge. Gorgeous mature trees and landscaping. Great family home.

Great location on the pond looking directly at Baldy. Corner unit. Easy walking distance to Zenergy. Many upgrades including office with WiFi, TV surround sound and plantation shutters. Tennis and fitness membership to Zenergy Health Club and Spa included, plus 2 car garage. Great seller financing available.

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$3,200,000

A real deal at $1,590,000

$1,375,000

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Robin Christensen 208-720-2905 robin@robinsells5b.com www.robinsells5b.com

East Fork Riverfront

Best Price Ever-Trail Creek Crossings

Gorgeous custom log and river rock home on 2 acres, situated on the river with views of the Pioneer Mountains. Over 3000 s/f, 4 bed, 3.5 baths, huge deck. Turn-key.

New condo featuring world class finishes, spacious rooms, overlooking Trail Creek with a gorgeous view of Baldy. 1677 s/f, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths.

$1,595,000

Was $1,295,000, Now $795,000

Brand New Northridge

The Ridge Condos-Elkhorn

High end finishes, granite counters, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, stucco/stone exterior and more. Over 2200 s/f, 4 bed, 2.5 baths plus den/office.

Large, 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo features 2 decks and fireplace in popular Elkhorn Village. Walk to golf, skiing, bike paths and more. This will move fast!

$385,000

$319,000

New Listing-Hailey

Horses Allowed-Bellevue

Bank owned single family home. 2751 s/f, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths 3 car garage, built in 2007. Hurry.

Ranchette includes 2299 s/f home, water rights, tractor storage, shop and hay shed. Pond, mature trees, new deck on 9.64 acres.

$267,300

Offered at $350,000

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Clear Creek Canyon Sunnyside Unparalleled panoramic mountain and valley views on 57 acre elevated site, minutes to town, with full architectural and engineered plans available with 360’ views of Baldy and the Red Cliffs. Partial realtor owned. $995,000 MLS # 07-303362

Clear Creek Canyon Headwaters 56 acre estate parcel on backside of Baldy. Views, spring fed stream, wildlife, backcountry skiing. Lush protected forest backdrop, flat and open building site. Private gated road. $3,200,000 MLS # 08-304970

Exclusive Private Building Site Stunning all season dramatic views open to fir and aspen forest. Horse friendly with irrigated pasture and access into thousands of acres of public land. Only minutes to Sun Valley Resort. $3,750,000 MLS # 11-310085

Location, Location, Location In the heart of Ketchum, steps from shops, dining and galleries. This hidden gem offers the best of both worlds; a private setting with Baldy views and in-town living. $1,150,000 MLS # 12-311863

Silver Bell Ranch Top-notch boarding facility. Over 17 acres of meticulously maintained grounds encompass light-filled residence, heated indoor arena, barns, paddocks and handsome apartment. Silverbellranch.com $2,950,000 MLS # 11-310046

Skiers Condo Skiers condo with Big Baldy Views, lots of sunshine, spacious balcony, attached garage and yard. Very close to the Warm Springs ski lifts. Watch skiers while enjoying the warmth from wood burning stove. Avalanche zone. $287,500 MLS # 11-311559

High Meadows Subdivision Nestled at the base of Idaho’s pristine Boulder and Pioneer Mountain ranges. Each parcel is fully irrigated and offers an unparalleled equestrian opportunity. From $998,000 MLS # 09-308026, 09-308029, 09-308027, 09-308024, 09-308030

The Fields at Warm Springs Multiple floor plan and design options, sunny condominiums featuring gas fireplaces, heated floors, alder cabinetry and covered balconies. On site hot tub and fitness room. Convenient to Ketchum and Bald Mtn. Starting at $350,000 MLS # 11-311231, 11-311248, 11-310099

Hailey Park Townhome Ideally located townhome two blocks from Main Street Hailey and two blocks to the Big Wood River. Spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home with large office/den. Mountain views and a 2-car garage. $159,000 MLS # 11-310267

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HEIDI BALDWIN

SUMMER BAUER

208-726-3317 www.heidisunvalley.com

208-720-2071 www.summersunvalley.com Voted one of the Valley’s Best Realtors 2009, 2010, 2011

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Create a Luxury Family Compound Sunny river front meadow bordered by thousands of acres of Forest land. Located in a private enclave of historical cabins and estate properties. MLS # 10-309260

Tuscan Villa Architectural masterpiece with many unique features. Nearly 14,000 sq ft of finished space including 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 3 fireplaces. Situated on 20 acres with ponds, paddocks and pastures. $3,270,000 MLS # 07-303041

The Timbers Two pristine homes offering custom high-end details throughout. Generous floor plans feature 9-foot ceilings, stone fireplaces, alder cabinetry, wine storage and 2-car attached underground garage. Choose from 3 or 4 bedrooms. $699,000 MLS # 10-308802, 10-308801

Turn-Key 20 Acre Ranch Recently remodeled 2,146 square foot home, pastures, corrals, barn with hay storage. Multiple outbuildings including wood shop/artist studio. Alfalfa-grass hayfield with water rights, wheel line and pump. $475,000 MLS # 11-310821

Bigwood River Luxury Retreat Newly constructed custom home built for a partnership or more intimate living. Expansive river frontage for great fishing and abundant wildlife on 6 wooded acres. 3-car garage and guest apartment. Horses permitted. $1,950,000 MLS # 11-310783

Muldoon Canyon Ranch Just listed – Over 7 pristine acres at the mouth of Muldoon Canyon. Like-new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home surrounded by lush gardens and orchard. Large 1,200 square foot heated shop. Water rights included. $379,000 MLS # 12-311845

Seamlessly Blended within a Natural Setting This handcrafted 5,721 sq ft residence offers commanding views. Attention to luxury and comfort abound throughout this light-filled home. $998,000 MLS # 10-309245

Six Acre Waterfront Parcel Little Wood River and waterfalls flow through this recreation paradise. Abundant wildlife and dramatic high desert landscape highlight this property. Great for primary residence or retreat. Anglers take note of excellent fishing. $97,500 MLS # 11-310674

Log Cabin on the River Fish from your deck, listen to the river from this classic log style cabin. On the edge of Warm Springs Creek with a site that cannot be duplicated. 15 minute drive to the Warm Spring lifts. Fee simple. $495,000 MLS # 11-310151

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Suzanne Finch Williams Owner/Designated Broker 208.720.3951 suzannesunvalley@gmail.com www.suzannewilliams.com LLC

www.sunvalleyacreage.com Extremely private elevated setting in Gimlet on 214 acres. Baldy views from this 10,000 sf. sanctuary. Main house features 4 bedrooms, 6 baths plus office and finished basement. There is a 2 bedroom 2 bath detached guesthouse and separate caretakers quarters.

$14,000,000

MLS # 11-310402

www.170goldeneagle.com On the lake in Golden Eagle. This Jeff Williams designed home has superb views and great outdoor spaces. The footprint of the home forms a large south facing courtyard with outdoor fireplaces and adjacent indoor lap pool. 8000+ sf., 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths on 4 acres.

$7,750,000

MLS # 11-310733

www.bigwoodsfinest.com Completely remodeled one level home in Ketchum, with the best views and sun in the valley. Exquisite mill work and attention to detail in every room. Janet Jarvis Architecture and Grahber Construction. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths on elevated 3/4 acre lot.

$4,250,000

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Suzanne Finch Williams Owner/Designated Broker 208.720.3951 suzannesunvalley@gmail.com www.suzannewilliams.com LLC

www.eastforkrivercompound.com This property is located on the East Fork of the Big Wood River and features a clay tennis court, swimming pool and large 2+ bedroom guesthouse. Five bedroom main home includes billiard/bar room, media room, wine cellar, his/her offices and main floor master.

$4,250,000

MLS # 11-310572

www.sunvalleyriversedge.com Idyllic setting for this classic log home on the East Fork of the Bigwood River with river views from every room. 4+ acre property includes a large guest-house, horse corral, beautiful grounds, outdoor fireplace and a private gated entry. Over 7 bedrooms.

$3,995,000

MLS # 11-310885

www.218Meadowbrook.com This gorgeous 27 Acre horse property on the East Fork of the Big Wood river includes all furnishings and accessories. 5 bedroom main house and 3 bedroom bunkhouse were completely remodelled in 2000. 828 square foot caretakers apartment over barn.

$3,995,000

MLS # 11-310571

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Suzanne Finch Williams Owner/Designated Broker 208.720.3951 suzannesunvalley@gmail.com www.suzannewilliams.com LLC

www.75Clubview.com Located on the 9th fairway of the south course, this four bedroom home features two main-floor master bedrooms plus an office/ den, formal dining room, three fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and upstairs guest suites. Large game room and 3+ car garage.

$2,995,000 MLS # 11-310696

www.114Abby.com Fabulous Bigwood river frontage on 2.3 acres. Main home is steps to the river and has two bedrooms, living room, large den and screen porch. Two bedroom guest house built in 2006 has its own kitchen and fireplace. Beautiful landscaped grounds and three car garage.

$2,895,000

MLS # 12-311994

www.207Jade.com In-town living at its best. Ketchum singlefamily home on 1.67 acre lot in the Gem streets. Four bedrooms, 3.5 baths, large decks, two fireplaces and fabulous Baldy views from the spacious great room. Quiet cul de sac and easy walk to town.

$2,750,000

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MLS # 11-310777

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Suzanne Finch Williams Owner/Designated Broker 208.720.3951 suzannesunvalley@gmail.com www.suzannewilliams.com LLC

Absolutely stunning home on half an acre in Lane Ranch. Three bedrooms 2.5 baths plus huge office/library. Great floor plan with nice finishes and two fireplaces. $1,650,000

MLS # 11-310708

Luxurious 3 bedroom 3.5 bath ground floor Thunder Spring condominium located on waterfall with sunny decks off of every room. Furnishings included.

Large 5.6 acre building site in Gimlet with awesome views in all directions. Located on a quiet, sunny cul de sac shared with only two other home sites.

$1,595,000

$1,495,000

MLS # 11-311714

MLS # 11-310681

Extremely private Indian Creek home on 2.4 acres with extraordinary views. 4 bedrooms including separate guest quarters, and 3 car garage.

Kingsbury Lane - 32,000 sq ft arena on 33 acres in the Bellevue Triangle. Multiple uses. Arena includes living space with large kitchen and full bath.

Furnished three bedroom 3.5 bath two story townhome at base of Elkhorn chairlift. Heated pavers, waterfall and creek in yard. Ski in, ski out - Dollar.

$1,295,000

$1,095,000

$995,000

MLS # 11-310598

MLS # 11-310551

MLS # 11-311083

Hagerman Retreat. 4700 sq ft home with guest quarters on 230 feet of Snake River. 1.64 acre lot, mahogany flooring, boat dock and lift, and water rights.

Rarely available 3 bedroom Bridgepoint, on Trail Creek facing south. Beautiful river rock fireplace and lovely deck. Walk to River Run or Ketchum restaurants.

Large 1.12 acre building lot in Indian Creek. Convenient to Hailey and Valley Club. Fabulous views, the last lot available on the Hiawatha bench.

$875,000

$460,000

$429,000

MLS # 11-310852

MLS# 10-309841

MLS # 11-310174

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Tom Drougas Associate Broker/Member tom@sunvalleyrealestate.com 208.720.6089 LLC

Gimlet Short Sale Screaming Deal On 2.3 Acres just steps from access to the Bigwood River for fishing, the house and guest house were built by the original Gimlet developer and are currently offered at less than the value of the land alone. A comprehensive remodel estimate indicates this home can be rebuilt new inside and out with enhanced views,state of the art energy efficiency, in contemporary high end finishes and still be at a fraction of the neighborhood values. The house has 4 bedrooms and 4 baths with plan for a new 3 car garage, laundry, and powder room plus bonus room above. The 1.9 acre lot next door is listed for sale with another older smaller home existing. Both lots allow horses and have no CC&Rs. A rare acreage just 6 minutes from town. $750,000 MLS 11-311635

The Adjacent Lot is Available $1,200,000

MLS 11-311429

Cove Creek Ranch 200 acres adjacent to Forest Service land just 25 minutes from town in the extraordinary upper East Fork Valley. Full year access with just a few other owners of major ranch properties in this beautiful habitat that has and will continue to be preserved over time in open space. Two adjacent parcels available separately or combine. $895,000 MLS 09-307061 $695,000 MLS 09-307057

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Tom Drougas Associate Broker/Member tom@sunvalleyrealestate.com 208.720.6089 LLC

Edgewater 4 minutes from Ketchum, this 4 acre lot on the Bigwood River offers unusual privacy so close to town. Adjacent open spaces cause the property to feel twice its actual size. The building envelope is out in the open with spectacular mountain views of Owl Rock, Red Cliffs, and Turkey Bowl, and snugs up to a mature riparian forest with a trail to the Bigwood River. Horses allowed will get to know the Elk and Moose who hang out here. $1,590,000 MLS # 11-310696

Boulder Mountain Views This 2.5 acre parcel has extraordinary views of the Boulders, Durrance, Griffen Butte, and up Eagle Creek. It has a prime building site on an elevated South facing slope with ideal Solar exposure. Mature perimeter landscaping creates privacy from adjacent roads. Close to Chocolate Gulch and Harriman Trails for all outdoor activities (horses allowed on the property). $995,000 MLS # 11-311132

Rocking Ranch This building lot in North West Ketchum on Bear Lane is just under an acre. It views the original Ned Foster Homestead cabin, the original homestead in West Ketchum, that is a clue to the unique location at the base of Frenchmans Gulch for sun and close proximity to water at the Bigwood River (pick of the litter 130 years ago!) Fishing is only about 100 yards away via adjacent access trail, and Hemingway School and Park are not much further. Exceptional homes form the neighborhood in this uniquely hidden enclave. This is a rare property. MLS # 10-307061 $1,625,000

Green Building Site in Elkhorn Yes, there are many homes available under replacement cost, but are they Green? This 3.36 acre lot adjacent to common area is ideal for a state of the art Green home with its sloped Southern Exposure allowing a home to be dug into the hillside for geothermal and have passive solar. Think Leeds Gold! Views of the Bowls and Seattle Ridge are complemented by views up Parker Gulch and wetland open space across the street. The last lot on a cul-de-sac street with only 5 houses, there is little traffic or noise. At the blow out asking price, one can go Green competitively! $679,000 MLS # 11-310497

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Lisa Stelck 208.720.4667 lstelck@me.com LLC

This ‘’jewel box’’ of a home exudes charm, taste, and comfort. Two fireplaces, beautiful living room, lovely dining room, and cozy den make it a perfect winter ski retreat. Paver patios, lovely gardens, and a small lap pool make it equally appealing for summer relaxation and entertaining. Master suite plus additional bedroom with attached bath upstairs. Den with attached bath and third bedroom/office with attached bath on main floor. Private lot in wonderful neighborhood just across the Warm Springs bridge. $1,100,000

MLS # 12-311835

Charming three bedroom, three bath cottage conveniently located close to town, YMCA, bike path and bus route. Beautifully remodeled kitchen, high ceilings, two fireplaces, French doors leading to decks outside of main living area and master bedroom. Hot tub, garage, plantation shutters, low maintenance yard, lovely neighborhood. A great alternative to a condo or townhome. $695,000

MLS # 12-311836

Stunning Baldy views from this three bedroom, three bath condo overlooking the lush fairways of the Bigwood golf course. Downstairs master and second bedroom with attached baths. Upstairs third bedroom and bath. Loft can be used as den or sleeping area. Vaulted ceilings and huge expanded deck. Walk or bike to Zenergy, Sun Valley resort, and downtown Ketchum from this convenient Saddle Road location. $785,000

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Alex Hughes 208.720.7444 alexsunvalley@gmail.com www.alexsunvalley.com LLC

600 Second Street East – Superb in town location for this new 3400 sq ft townhome style unit with garage. There are four bedrooms, 4.5 baths, with outdoor living space including a private spa and terrace with grill. Views to the West and Bald Mountain. Walk to all Ketchum activities for your cup of Java and newspaper. Rentals available. Different locations available both for sale and to rent. Easy to show, just call me! Unit #1 under contract, two additional units are available. MLS #’s 11-310306 & 11-310936

Elevation 6000 – Superior views from this lofty hillside location facing Bald Mountain, Warm Springs lift area and offering an opportunity to finish this 4000+ sq ft shell. Views to the East, South and West! All day sun shines upon this creative structure that waits your finishing touch. Quiet street location, huge views, walk to ski lift! Two units finished, two left to complete. One unit is finished in high-end Sun Valley tradition and the other is Cheng designed contemporary. Owners are ready to sell. This is a must see property with many options. $2,695,000

MLS # 11-311780

www.pbase.com/lyndasanders/elevation6000 for a sample of the property. Call for a quick showing!

Bellevue - Restored Victorian house and large studio barn located on three city lots, one unimproved. This fabulous Bellevue location is the perfect set-up for family and work space. Beautiful gardens, completely fenced and well-maintained. Use second dwelling as a rental space or a workshop. MLS # 12-311831 $429,000

2 BR first floor unit with living room fireplace and South facing deck with views. This complex offers a heated swimming pool and underground parking, free bus route to Baldy and Ketchum outside your doorstep! Great rental property when you are not using this unit. Bank approved short sale: $157,000 MLS # 11-311077

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Daren Pennell 208.720.2619 daren@darenpennell.com www.darenpennell.com LLC

Windsong Ranch, an extraordinary mountain estate in North Ketchum. A spectacular site affords fabulous views & privacy. Rustic sophistication & charm characterize this home with gourmet kitchen, great room, media room and stream fed trout ponds on 4.95 acres. REDUCED $2,995,000 MLS # 11-310773

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Great location, mountain views, privacy, and interior spaces define this well-appointed Residence. Located on the First Fairway of the Elkhorn Golf Course, walking distance to the golf clubhouse, tennis courts, pool / hot tub, Dollar Mountain chairlift and bike path this residence affords convenience and flexibility for the whole family. $849,000 MLS # 11-311632

Les Saisons, this fractionally owned property is exceptionally well appointed and located in downtown Ketchum. This property is fully operated and managed on site & complete with a spa, pool, hot tub, golf privileges at Elkhorn. This 3 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom residence is being offered at a historically great price. $140,000 - $145,000 MLS # 11-310548

Exceptional ‘post card’ view of Baldy affording immediate access to downtown Ketchum, skiing, hiking, solitude and open space. At 9.83 acres it is the largest vacant lot available in Ketchum. With 360 degree views this lot offers stunning views and light.

This West Ketchum Townhome is very bright and light in every room, wonderful location with attached 2 car garage, walk to River Run Lodge, bike path and close to town. Only thing better is the compelling price:

NEW $2,850,000 MLS # 12-311846

PENDING $349,000 MLS # 11-311577

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Todd Conklin

Broker/Owner 208.720.5326 todd.conklin@coldwellbanker.com

Stephanie Reed

Sales Associate 208.720.8958 stephanie.reed@coldwellbanker.com www.stephaniereedcb.com

MAJESTIC SUN VALLEY ESTATE

Nestled among 80 majestic acres of beauty and privacy in the renowned Sun Valley, Idaho ski resort area is a vast private residence, boasting a main house of over 10,000 sq ft. with 7 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, and a guest residence with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and caretakers quarters. This majestic residence also includes a chef’s kitchen, large pantry, dining room, multiple fireplaces, sauna, billiards room, gym, sound proof music room and a wine cellar. The large ceiling to floor windows and doors allow the natural light to pour into the breathtaking interiors of the home.

$5,900,000

MLS # 12-311851

DOWNTOWN KETCHUM PENTHOUSE

PRIVATE SINGLE LEVEL HOME - PRICE REDUCED

$2,595,000

$969,000

This exquisite penthouse captures Sun Valley’s unique style, located in the center of downtown Ketchum. An elevator opens to an elegant living room/dining area and you have 3 well appointed bedrooms each with private baths.

MLS # 11-310862

This single level home offers easy access to the Big Wood River, and is located minutes from town. Master suite with private patio and large walk-in closet, hardwood floors and a gourmet kitchen are some of the details found in this treasure.

MLS # 11-311642

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Todd Conklin

Broker/Owner 208.720.5326 todd.conklin@coldwellbanker.com

Stephanie Reed

Sales Associate 208.720.8958 stephanie.reed@coldwellbanker.com www.stephaniereedcb.com

PRIVATE MID-VALLEY HOME NEW LISTING

Architectural beauty, privacy, warmth and location all wrapped up in old growth aspens. This 4BD, 4.5BA home creates the prefect feel for a family to come together and at the same time the optimum home for entertaining inside and out. The large windows and tall ceiling allow the natural light in while the mature landscaping allows for summer time shade and hot tub privacy.

$1,375,000

MLS # 12-311979

DOWNTOWN KETCHUM LUXURY PENTHOUSE

TOWNHOME ON TRAIL CREEK

$1,075,000

$1,088,750

Stunning, pristine, beautiful well located downtown living. This 3BD/3BA unit looks and feels like new. Great natural light without the direct sun and winter views of Baldy and North.

MLS # 11-311431

Trail Creek Hollow townhome with large entertaining style deck where you can enjoy the calming sounds of Trail Creek each day. Upstairs master suite separated from the 3 additional bedrooms and 3.5 baths.

MLS # 10-308505

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Todd Conklin

Broker/Owner 208.720.5326 todd.conklin@coldwellbanker.com

Stephanie Reed

Sales Associate 208.720.8958 stephanie.reed@coldwellbanker.com www.stephaniereedcb.com

PRIVATE SETTING IN ELKHORN Classic mountain lodge style home located on a private 2 acre lot, that offers outstanding views of the Bald Mountain Bowls. This home has a main floor master bedroom, and three other bedrooms each with their own bathroom.

PIONEER MOUNTAIN RANCH Completely rebuilt in 2011, very private contemporary 4,000 sq.ft. estate with state of the art technology, flexible floorplan with 2 Master Suites, 3.5 baths and a million dollar spa.

VALLEY CLUB HOME W/GUEST HOUSE This luxurious 4BD/4.5BA single level custom home breaks the monotony of the ordinary. You’ll find distinctive upgrades at every turn: granite countertops, slate and hardwood floors, rock fireplace and a separate guest cottage for friends/family.

$3,800,000

$1,595,000

LANE RANCH MASTERPIECE SALE PENDING Dream Sun Valley Estate home in the coveted Lane Ranch subdivision. The remarkable finishes, fixtures and design of this stunning 6,100 sqft. 5BD/5.5BA home must be experienced to believe.

SUN VALLEY LOT Beautiful lot in the Prospector Sub, in the Fairways, waiting for you to build your perfect Sun Valley home. This .41 acre lot is in a private cul-de-sac with unobstructed Bald Mtn views.

TOWNHOME ON GOLF COURSE SALE PENDING Legends Condo on Elkhorn Golf Course with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, multiple fireplaces and decks to truly enjoy the views. Comes complete with Elkhorn amenities.

$995,000

$680,000

$1,995,000

MLS # 11-310825

217 Bitterroot in Sun Valley Build your dream home on this amazing Sun Valley lot in the peaceful Trail Creek subdivision. Located just minutes away from downtown Ketchum, this lot boasts amazing views of both Baldy and Pioneer Mtns. $1,360,800

MLS # 08-30194

MLS # 10-308511

MLS #10-309474

$1,595,000

MLS # 10-309302

MLS # 09-308558

Walk to the lifts Enjoy on property hot tub and outstanding Bald Mtn views. Sold partially furnished and second bedroom can be locked off as a single bedroom unit. Great Rental potential.

Privacy and Luxury PRICE REDUCED Downtown Ketchum home with stunning water features, master suite, expansive downstairs great room, multiple fireplaces, hot tub room & more in this 4 bed / 5.5 bath home.

$250,000

$3,950,000

MLS #11-311074

MLS # 11-310318

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Riverfront Masterpiece

Rugged natural beauty fuses with stand out luxury living in the exclusive Golden Eagle neighborhood. This home truly represents a collection of architectural design features that make a statement for the discriminating buyer who wants exquisite detail, timeless design, river dominated setting and grand living at its finest. Features include: Deluxe gourmet kitchen, gracious dining and living area, media/game room, wine room, exercise studio, over 11,000 sf of living space, four plus bedrooms, four car garage and an assumable $2,000,000 loan.

$4,395,000

MLS # 10-310020

Fabulous Sunpointe

LIVE WITH DISTINCTION

$2,150,000

$2,049,000

Free standing home with guest apartment, beautiful yard where you can enjoy mountain and golf course views. Grand windows in the living and dining room, main floor master suite, upstairs has 2 large bedrooms each with a private bath and separated by the den/office. Entertaining style kitchen, dining area and open living room.

MLS # 11-311801

Beautifully designed luxury custom home with unobstructed views. Over 5,000 sq.ft. with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths spacious great room, incredible gourmet kitchen plus family/media room. Furnishings negotiable. Will consider trades.

MLS # 09-307739

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ELKHORN TOWNHOME ON VILLA COURT Escape to pure perfection in this beautiful luxury mountain 3BD/3.5BA townhome that lives like a single family home. Enjoy views of Baldy from the master bedroom balcony.

MOUNTAIN LIVING AT ITS BEST - Price Reduced Reduced from $1,049,000. Single family home, all on one level and recently remodeled. Beautiful soaring river rock fireplace in living room, vaulted ceilings, 3BD/2.5BA and oversized 2 car garage.

$1,090,000

$599,000

MLS # 11-311217

MLS #10-309040

VALLEY CLUB ESTATE HOME - Unbelievable Price Beautiful Valley Club home, with golf course and surrounding mountain views. Main floor master suite, 3 additional bedrooms and a large guest/bonus room over the garage with a full bath. $1,395,000 MLS # 11-311143

FABULOUS ESTATE VIEW LOT IN SAGEWILLOW Stunning 1.5 acre lot in exclusive Sagewillow neighborhood with incredible panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Bald Mountain, and the valley. Rarely available.

Hulen Meadows Home Charming cottage style home located on great lot. This is a perfect home for a family wanting to be close to town yet have that wide open Idaho feeling.

LUXURY WARM SPRINGS TOWN HOME 4BR, 4BA gourmet chef’s kitchen w/ professional appliances, slab granite counters, open to living room. Main level den/ office, downstairs great room w/bath, radiant heat & hot tub.

$535,000

$875,000

MLS # 11-310837

$995,000

MLS #11-311369

MLS # 09-307561

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Janis Fulton 208.720.4050

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Classic Sun Valley in a Dramatic Waterfront Setting Enjoy the convenience of living in one of SV best locations. Trail Creek wraps around two sides of this tree lined property. This home has views from all main living areas and glass doors that lead onto a large deck for outdoor dining. Delightful picnic area in the trees provide an intimate spot for casual dining or just watching the creek flow by. Large double sided stone fireplace and picture windows throughout provide a cozy ambiance for wintertime. Subdivision has walking bridge over the creek for easy access to all that the town has to offer. $2,200,000 MLS # 11-311162 sunvalleyvirtualtours.com/3082

Enjoy the spellbinding magic of Indian Creek Vast open spaces, private community pond for fishing/picnicking/relaxing and easy accessibility to hiking/biking trails and the amenities of the Valley Club. Remodeled by San Francisco architects in 2004 and enlarged to maximize the views. Kitchen features honed granite counter tops, fir cabinets and top of the line appliances. Master bedroom has French doors onto a cozy deck and hot tub. Two garages–one with radiant heat and a studio apartment above. Low HOA dues. $915,000 MLS # 11-310682

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Lane Ranch at an Affordable Price Nestled at the end of a sunny cul-de-sac convenient to bike path, on-site amenities, clubhouse, River Run ski area and shops and restaurants in Ketchum. Interiors feature open floor plan, separate master suite, river rock fireplace, cathedral ceilings, 2 guest rooms and nicely landscaped yard. This is simply one of the best buys in all of Sun Valley. Priced at only $484 per sq.ft. Add a little TLC and you could potentially make one of the best investments in the area! $1,395,000

MLS # 11-311073

Charming Log Home and 3 Stall Barn Beautiful mountain views and fantastic riding trails right out your back door from this elevated secluded horse property. The main residence is a 3,189 sqft. lot log home perched on a well-landscaped 5.68 acre lot. Large decks provide the ideal setting to enjoy the wonderful Sun Valley sunsets. Outbuildings include a 3 stall barn with runs, 3 loafing sheds, and a separate caretaker’s studio with garage. 3 large wood rail fenced fields with desirable footing. Located just south of the Valley Club. Trails outside your doorstep and minutes to bike path, restaurants/ shops in downtown Hailey. $1,150,000 MLS # 10-309560 horsepropertysunvalleyarea.com

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Bluff Condo One level, 2 bed/2 bath condo with western views and large deck in quiet location. Fully furnished and ready to occupy. Fireplace On site pool W/D Elkhorn amenities. $379,000

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In Town Living Upgraded and well located 2 bed 2bath home with carport, sun, decks, views and all the convenience of living in town. Open floor place with fireplace and large picture windows.

MLS # 11-310713 $365,000

MLS # 11-310604

Large end unit at Sunburst Lowest priced 3 bed plus loft end unit features fireplace, cathedral ceilings, enlarged deck, and mountain views. On site pool Easy access to bike path, tennis and golf. This one is a STEAL! $399,999

Atrium/Second Level Make us an offer! Originally listed over $1M. Class A commercial space by Atkinsons. Over 1750 sqft with half bath, kitchen area, 4 offices, reception area, elevator, AC, personal parking space and possible conversion to residential condo. MLS # 09-307297 $454,999 MLS # 10-308306

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Slice of Paradise 180 degree views of Baldy and Warm Springs Canyon. Elevated.86 acre homesite is within easy walking distance to SV Lodge/ Zenergy/ SV Summer Symphony/ ice rink and the bike path. Wonderful hiking trails out the back door link to the White Cloud Trail System. Only 7 homesites in the subdivision. Drive N on SV Road, left on Saddle Road and right on Latigo to the cul de sac, Second lot on the right. Sign on property. Motivated Seller has reduced price over a million dollars. $1,200,000 MLS # 09-307175 62 Buttercup Road This secluded, grass-covered, 9.43 acres lot has a large building envelope and approx ¾ of the site is flat. The entrance of the property access is by a concrete bridge over a picturesque canal.This parcel has 1883 and 1886 water rights. Property is irrigated, fenced, tree-lined on the southern boundary and has perfect footing for horses. Pressurized well in underground vault. Southeast corner abuts BLM and accesses established trails that are ideal for hiking or riding. horsepropertysunvalleyarea.com $1,100,000

MLS # 11-310806

Amazing Baldy View If you want one of the highest and best views of Baldy – this is the penthouse for you! Living area is approx 2000 sq ft with full on views of Baldy from the kitchen and living room. Spacious deck of approx 1000 sq ft provides lots of room for outdoor entertaining or just kicking back in one of Ketchum’s most unique settings. Master bedroom is located well away from the street for peaceful sleeping. Other features includes AC, wood-burning fireplace, 2 guest rooms, 2 parking spaces and minutes to galleries, shops, restaurants and the market. $1,575,000 MLS # 11-310934

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Banks of Warm Springs Hard to beat this picturesque combination - Baldy views and Warm Springs Creek flowing right past your doorstep. Being sold for close to lot value. Quiet Warm Springs neighborhood within walking distance of ski lifts, bike path and hiking trails. Winter or summer this is a great location. Call for list of disclosures. $1,595,000

MLS # 10-309925

Warm Springs Condo - Short Sale on one-level, 2 bed, 1 bath Warm Springs condo loaded with features: Fireplace, south facing deck with views, underground parking, heated swimming pool. Easy access to town, bike path, and bus service-All for the low price of $159,506. 24 hr notice to show. $157,000

MLS # 11-311317

North of Ketchum Boulders to Baldy view! Stunning 4.39 acre lot in prestigious North Ketchum. Flat building side, all day sun, amazing views in all directions, as well as a pond. Historic water rights may permit additional water features, or a guest house. Owner financing available to qualified buyer. $1,250,000

MLS # 11-310817

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Katherine Rixon Partner Rob Cronin Partner

Lane Monroe Partner

Karen Tackett

John B. Heinrich Jeremy Scherer Dawn Hofheimer

Jon Gilmour DJ Hart

Rob Hogan

Patty Smallwood

Jean Tagliapietra

George Rizzo Lenore Carroll Gary Busch

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208.622.7722 | www.svbrokers.com | Les Saisons Building | 680 Sun Valley Road Ketchum, ID 83340

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Sheila Liermann Partner


Lane Monroe Associate Broker / Partner 208.720.1172 lane.monroe@yahoo.com www.insidesunvalley.com

Valley Club Custom Log Home This spectacular 5 bedroom/5.5 bath residence is situated overlooking the 7th green of the private Valley Club Golf Course. The setting on 1.4 landscaped acres has wonderful mountain views up and down valley. With all custom features of a home in this prestigious area, this stunning property is a must see. $1,975,000

MLS #11-311754

Krystal Villa A-5 Old Ketchum charm close to the River Run Lodge. This cozy upper level corner unit has 1 bedroom plus loft and 1.5 baths with 1,050 square feet of living space. The kitchen has been upgraded and the bike path and association pool are only steps away. NEW YEARS REDUCTION TO $195,000 MLS #11-311658

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Fabulous, Single Level Home At Thunder Spring This ground level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit has a very functional floor plan and features high end finishes such as slab granite kitchen counter tops, top of the line appliances, alder doors and cabinets, private patio with Baldy views, underground parking and much more. Also included is a full tennis membership at Zenergy, the valley’s premier health club and spa facility. Please visit www.thunderspring.com for more information on Thunder Spring and Zenergy. $1,075,000 MLS # 11-310719

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One Of A Kind Sagehill Townhome One of the largest units in the complex at over 2100 square feet. Features include three bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two ‘’sunrooms”, ‘’See Through’’ fireplace, updated lighting, new windows, beautiful flooring, updated kitchen and more. MLS # 10-308941 $699,000

Nicely remodeled Sunburst Condo On the second Fairway of the Elkhorn Golf Course. New slate bathrooms, appliances, countertops, flooring and more. Elkhorn amenities include pools and tennis.

Wonderful Sagehill Townhome Home features include hardwood floors, plantation shutters, new kitchen, master walk-in closet, new appliances and more all in a very private and peaceful setting. $359,000 MLS # 10-309642

Hailey Park Townhouse Well priced and cozy Hailey Park Townhouse. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, conveniently located across from Hop Porter park and everything in Hailey. Big views to Carbonate. This is a short sale. $70,500 MLS # 11-311627

$450,000

MLS # 10-309392

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Sheila Liermann Associate Broker / Partner 208.481.0450 sunvalleysheila@gmail.com

Topaz Street, Ketchum Baldy views and a walk-to-town location define this home with a clean Scandinavian style. A full view of the Gondola and River Run ski trails in winter. $899,500

MLS # 11-311171

Short Sale in Old Hailey Ditch the car & ride your bike to all the best that Hailey has to offer from this large, sunny, corner lot in old Hailey. Includes two rental apartments and a garage apartment with shop and sauna! $219,000 MLS # 12-311844

MLS # 11-310178

Storage Warehouse, Ketchum Lots of options for this Light Industrial space from storage of personal vehicles & sporting equipment to use as an exercise or dance studio; from a catering kitchen to an art studio; some manufacturing & retail allowed. $245,000 MLS # 11-311420

Sun Valley Atelier Condo Location, Location, Location! This turn-key, furnished, upstairs end-unit looks out over the Sun Valley Golf Course and Trail Creek. In excellent shape close to all Sun Valley ammenities. $149,500 MLS # 11-310803

Big Views in Bellevue A big corner lot in one of the best neighborhoods . Views north and up Muldoon Canyon. More than a 1/4 acre surrounded by custom homes which exude “pride of ownership.� Bank owned! $47,500 MLS # 11-311571

Short Sale, Warm Springs Condo A big kitchen, lots of sun, quick access to Warm Springs, and a deck with views make this 1-bedroom condo the best deal in town. $69,999

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Suzanne Hausner, GRI Cell 208.720.2147 Office 208.622.2700 shausner1@aol.com

Mountain Farmhouse Estate on the East Fork River Built and decorated in the Farmhouse/Barn tradition, this approximately 3,300 sq ft 4BD/4.5BA home is one of the most unique, charming and stylish homes in the Valley. The 2.31 acre grounds are equally inviting with extensive gardens, lily pond, walking trails, bridges, and decorated Teepee guest quarters. $1,895,000

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MLS # 11-311121

Ridge Condo on Golf Course

Condo at Harriman Place

Beautifully remodeled with textured walls and fireplace and two extended decks on the golf course. The condo is in immaculate condition and includes a garage with extra storage. All Elkhorn amenities including tennis courts, pools and hot tubs.

Just listed, 3BD/4.5BA end unit condo that lives like a large townhome and within walking distance to River Run Plaza/ lifts and downtown Ketchum. A two sided fireplace connects the kitchen & dining area to the living room. Upstairs loft for added sleeping area or office. Assn. hot tub/pool.

$325,000

$699,000

MLS # 11-310386

MLS # 12-311954

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Scott Mary 208.720.0888 scottmary@windermere.com scott.mywindermere.com

Sun Valley Fairways Located on a very quiet street this

home offers the best in Baldy views along with an abundance of privacy and sunshine. The 5 BD/5BA, 4,100 sqft home has been updated. Priced at lot value!

Lake Creek Estate Lot Rarely available 5 acre parcel located just North of Ketchum. Adjacent to BLM land offering privacy, sweeping mountain views and sunshine. Complete with association water rights.

$1,895,000

Call for details

MLS # 10-308150

Panoramic Elkhorn Views This 4BD/4BA home is located

One Acre Warm Springs Creek Front Lot In Board

REDUCED $1,095,000

$975,000

on an elevated 2.2 acre lot offering Baldy views and all day sunshine. Private location adjacent to open space and BLM land. The lot alone would be difficult to find at this price.

MLS # 11-310504

Warm Springs Retreat This very spacious and well maintained 4,200 sqft., 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers much versatility. The attached apartment can be used as a separate guest area or can be incorporated into the home as private quarters. Ideally located near town, on the bike path, steps from hiking and bus stop. $849,000 MLS # 11-311811

Ranch with over 300 feet of creek frontage, incredible privacy, sunshine and mountain views. Complete with County approved building permit, house plans and no flood plain issues. MLS #11-311302

Classic Hulen Meadows Completely remodeled in 2006 this 2,600 sqft features 3BD/2.5BA and an office. Located on a 1.2 acre lot, this property has all day sun and stunning views. $1,549,000

MLS # 10-308920

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Classic Elkhorn Design Perfectly oriented views of Baldy. Ideal kitchen for the gourmet cook with great flow for entertaining. Informal dining outside on 3 large decks. Master suite is on upper level, with a separate dressing room.

Sophisticated Country Living At 4,600 sq ft, this 5 bedroom home sits on a 1.26-acre property that is fenced for horses, has elevated views and is located at the end of a quiet mid-valley cul de sac.

$1,599,000 Andrea Foss 208.720.3065

$649,000 Dan Gorham 208.720.4077

MLS # 10-309208

MLS # 11-310168

Gorgeous Mid-Valley Estate Single Family 3 BD ensuites on approximate acre. Private setting, art gallery, deck with hot tub, fire pit and can be sold furnished. Gutted and rebuilt to the highest standards. By appointment only.

Comfortable Mountain Elegance Custom European style home with high-end interior finishes throughout. 4BD/6BA on 3.56 acres is completely fenced with water rights. A large open floor plan with stunning views and privacy.

$1,400,000 Penny Leopold 208.309.1130

$1,960,000 Margaret Sundholm 208.309.1407

MLS # 11-311476

MLS # 11-311462

Twin Creeks Home . Pastoral Setting . Pristine Condition Sprawling 4BD 5BA three-level residence is located on a private cul d’sac with only four houses and is bordered on two sides by Elkhorn “open space”. It overlooks a year-round 1/3 acre pond and stream, and enjoys all day sunshine. Janis Jarvis designed the residence with a very open floor plan. Built in 1984 (and remodeled in 1995, 2000 and 2009) it includes 3089 sq.ft. of main residence; 436 sq.ft. studio/ guest apartment; 531 sq.ft. garage; 100 sq.ft. attic; and additional 967 sq.ft. storage under garage with outside access. Features include Baldy views; extended wrap-around deck spanning main floor and additional private decks off Master Bedroom and family room; electric curtains; walk-in pantry with refrigerator; heated pavers; two centrally located wood-burning fireplaces; “new roof in 2007”; sprinkler system serves deck planters and front hanging baskets; garden features a 20’ Mark Staz marble and steel sculpture; KART bus is three houses away $1,300,000 Rae DeVito 208.622.3890/720.7414 devitorae@yahoo.com

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Commercial/Residential Condo in Ketchum on Trail Creek

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Sunpointe Villa in Elkhorn

$399,000 MLS # 11-310199

$995,000 MLS # 11-310524

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath, 2 Acre Lane Ranch Estate Home

Terrific 4 Bedroom Latigo Lane Condominium

$3,495,000 MLS # 11-311303

$1,245,000 MLS # 11-311371

.28 Acre Wonderful Ketchum View Lot

Beautiful 3 Bedroom Home, 3 Car Garage in Ketchum

$775,000 MLS # 10-309844

$1,429,000 MLS # 11-310204

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Cindy Kesting 208.720.4770 Bob Kesting 208.720.0496 200 River St. East Ketchum, ID 83340

3 Bedroom New Villager $619,000 MLS # 10-309216

Remodeled Furnished Condo On Warm Springs Creek Near the Base of the Ski Lifts

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sun Valley Condo

1 Bedroom Elkhorn Village Condo

$329,000 MLS # 11-311605

$115,000

Very Attractive Investment Opportunity in Hailey

North of Ketchum – .70 Acre Beautiful Building Site in Hulen Meadows

$619,000 MLS # 11-311604

$550,000 MLS # 10-309885

$545,000 MLS # 11-311650

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

IF IT’S COMMERCIAL, CALL US !! Paul Kenny, CCIM, Broker 208-720-3125

PAUL KENNY MATT BOGUE

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

www.kenny-bogue.com 208-726-1918

Matt Bogue, CCIM 208-720-7948 Sales Leasing Investments Development Business Brokerage Consulting Landlord Rep Tenant Rep Broker Price Opinions REO & Short Sales


Marc Reinemann Office 208-726-7100 Cell 208-720-0131 TheBrokerage@cox.net

Stunning Valley Club Home

Classic Gimlet Home

You will surely appreciate this beautiful stone faced home, with its sunny southern facing exposure overlooking a green on the North Course. Its well laid out floor plan features such things as 4 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, a well equipped gourmet kitchen, a cozy family room, a basement recreation room/ home theater, an office in the master suite, and a large office over the garage. A Valley Club Charter Membership is also available, the home is reasonably

priced at $2,395,000.

This classic Tudor style home is situated on a private, park like 1.5 acre lot with mature landscaping and a picturesque pond and stream. With its abundance of windows, this open and light home works well for both family use and for entertaining. There are 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths; main floor master with fireplace and office, spacious and open family room, and also an opulent laundry/mud room. You will love the feel of this comfortable home especially with its newly attractive asking price of $2,300,000.

Hillside Weyyakin

Elkhorn Estate Home

This spacious 4BD/3.5 BA home was recently remodeled and upgraded, for example the kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, and a sunny bright office was added off of the master suite. The hillside location offers privacy and views in this popular subdivision with tennis courts and pool, with close proximity to town. Offered at $1,095,000!

This is a rare opportunity for a classic mountain style 4 bedroom / 4½ bath home. Located on a 2 acre parcel surrounded by open space that offers views, privacy and access to miles and miles of hiking. This heavy timbered great room floor plan has a river rock fireplace, a main floor master suite and guest/ kids rooms and baths on their own floor. This home which is owned by a talented local decorator is a must see at its now greatly reduced price of $1,595,000.

South Ketchum Development Parcel

Big Lost River Fishing Cabins

This is a rare development parcel of nearly 10 acres located just south and east of St. Luke’s Hospital. Blaine County’s new community housing overlay permits up to 15 units per acre, however, it would make a great family compound offering close proximity, great views of the red cliffs, terrific sunshine.

Offered are two cozy cabins located on 7 acres just steps from one of the best sections of the Big Lost River which is just loaded with trout. This cabin has been created to be the ultimate fishing cabin getaway. Located just an hour away in MacKay, Idaho. Do you love fishing? Then you will love this retreat which is furnished and waiting for you. $800,000

Asking $3,500,000

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Joanne Wetherell, Broker/Owner 208.720.0916 joannew@remax.net www.SunValleyResortProperties.com

Stunning 3BD/2.5BA recently remodeled log home. Situated on over one acre with views galore, a large pond, gorgeous landscaping and an attached 4 car garage with plenty of storage. MLS # 11-310594 $1,195,000

4BD, 4.5BA home in The Valley Club overlooking the 14th Fairway. Complete with spacious great room, gourmet kitchen & wine cellar.

2 BD/2BA Ridge condo overlooks the Sun Valley-Elkhorn Golf Course 8th green. Enjoy great mountain views from the expanded deck. Recent upgrades throughout, very tastefully furnished. MLS # 12-311892 $319,000

5BD/4BA Bigwood River estate located in prestigious Flying Heart Ranch Subdivision. 13 acre parcel with 325 feet of private river frontage. SALE PENDING

4BD/5.5BA Griffin Ranch home situated on 5 ½ acres complete with 950 SqFt guest house, horse amenities and stunning views. SALE PENDING

2BD/2BA Sagehill townhome with attached garage features an open floor plan with high ceilings, new fireplace and carpet. Complete with Elkhorn amenities.

MLS # 12-311902

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MLS # 12-311902 $1,595,000

MLS # 12-311814 $999,999

$529,000 MLS # 12-311814

$329,000

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liability findings and passenger demand analysis—and ask the FAA for input regarding the way forward. It is clear that there are two courses of action that need to be pursued concurrently. The airport will likely move—we don’t know when, we don’t know exactly where, and we don’t know how much it will cost or how it will be funded, but the overwhelming chorus of the FMAA members was to eventually move the airport. Given that this new airport is likely 20 to 30 years and hundreds of millions of dollars from being a reality, the second course of action is urgent. While we figure out how to site, fund, and construct that replacement airport somewhere south of Bellevue, we need to make significant improvements to the airport we have now. The FMAA will ask the FAA for direction in how to go about improving Friedman and how to move forward with the replacement airport. The FMAA will seek approval from the FAA to initiate an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) that will address the design deficiencies and to do the engineering to improve the reliability. The FMAA has assured the community that “no shovel will break ground before the community Sometimes the democratic process can feel like a never-ending version of has weighed in on those scenarios.” It is the movie Groundhog Day. And that is true for the discussions about the possible that some of those scenarios will future of Friedman Memorial Airport (FMA). But imagine our leaders making include “outside the fence” options. such important decisions without the input from stakeholders. The process However, it is clear that our valhas been a long and complicated one, and we aren’t done yet. But progress ley’s economic well-being depends on the continuation of commercial air is on the horizon. By Ryan waterfield After the last meeting of the Friedman service—in fact, we need better air Memorial Airport Authority (FMAA) service in order to grow our economy. in Hailey on February 9, the FMAA Improving reliability and recapturing and Airport Manager Rick Baird have some of the passenger leakage (travelers a clear directive: report the findings of who choose other airports over FMA) two recent, comprehensive studies to the are key factors to attracting more direct Federal Aviation Agency (FAA)—the re- routes and to getting our enplanement 182

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alphabet soup numbers (52,611 for 2011) back to where they were in 2003 (76,966) or beyond that number. The improvements to FMA are essential to making this happen. We’re going to need to live with this current airport for the next 20 to 30 years, so we need to be ready to make the necessary improvements not only to protect commercial air service but also to ensure improved commercial air service. Our community has been asking for a clear plan of action regarding the airport. After many community meetings and much input from the stakeholders, the FMAA is positioned to move forward. There will be more meetings and the process will again be long and complicated, as the democratic process tends to be. As a community, we need leadership to see how the replacement airport could be a reality in the long term while we, in the short term, take the necessary actions to improve the current airport. At SVPN we look at it this way— both ways forward (improvements to Friedman and the eventual construction of the replacement airport) could bring jobs to the valley. It is our hope that local leaders will consider the immediate impact improvements at Friedman could have on the economic well-being of the local labor force— engineers, contractors, construction workers, and more. Beyond the stimulus that this work on Friedman could be for our economy, consider the benefit of more enplanements—more visitors, more dollars spent in our hotels, restaurants, and shops. This is a trickle-down situation that benefits all of us.

If you’re following the airport debate, you might have noticed a certain tendency toward the acronym. We thought you might want a glossary to help you understand some of the letters being thrown around in this discussion. EIS: An Environmental Impact Study. A necessary step in siting, designing, and building a replacement airport. ALP: Airport Layout Plan. There could be “inside the fence” and “outside the fence” possibilities. The FMAA will hold meetings to hear public comment on possible options before any decisions are made. RJs: Regional Jets with more capacity than the 30-passenger turboprop Brasilia EMB 120 that currently serves the area. There are many models with different passenger capacities. The model with the potential to serve Sun Valley in the near future is the CRJ700, which holds up to 70 passengers. Many hope that regional jets could serve the valley with direct flights from markets like Denver or San Francisco, resulting in more enplanements and more dollars in our local economy.

NAVAID: Navigational Aid Includes anything that helps with air navigation (approach lights, PAPIs, ground-based navigational equipment, satellite-based technology, etc.) NextGen: Next Generation Technology, the FAA’s comprehensive, long-term plan to modernize today’s radar-based air traffic control system. RNAV: Area Navigation System of navigation that allows for multiple courses within a system of NAVAIDs Uses ground- and satellite-based NAVAIDs. RNP: Required Navigation Performance Similar to RNAV, but requires on-board performance monitoring and alerting. Requires special crew training and equipment. At their most precise, RNPs allow aircraft to fly curved, three-dimensional flight paths.

MRGs: Minimum Revenue Guarantees Airlines offering non-stop service from major markets typically require Minimum Revenue Guarantees to fly into small destinations like Sun Valley because of the seasonality of demand. For years Sun Valley Company has had an MRG contract with Alaska Airlines for the daily non-stop service from both Seattle and Los Angeles during our summer and winter seasons, which is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Certainly it has served their purposes to do so, but as a community, we cannot expect Sun Valley Company to do this in perpetuity. In fact, in most other resorts with airline MRG programs in place, the ski company and the community share the economic responsibility. Eric Seder, President of the non-profit Fly Sun Valley Alliance, which works with Sun Valley Company and the airlines to oversee the MRG contracts and to raise additional funding for MRGs as part of its work to maintain and improve air service to the Sun Valley area, says, “We are currently pursuing new non-stop service from a couple of key markets, but it will mean additional MRGs which could easily increase total financial commitments by a significant margin. Therefore business leaders and the community in general need to work together to develop a sustainable funding source for MRGs and the marketing of our air service for our future.”

If you have some civil discourse to add to the discussion on the airport, please send us your feedback on the airport issue at: editorial@sunvalleypropertynews.com. sunvalleypropertynews.com

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At SVPN we are excited to introduce you to Robert Crosby, Government Affairs Director for the Sun Valley Board of Realtors. Crosby certainly has his finger on the pulse of the area property market and the local, statewide, and national issues that impact our local market. We are encouraged to hear Crosby praising innovation in marketing and consumer relations because (cue the shameless pat on our own back) our business model at SVPN embodies that type of innovation. Not only does our membership at SVPN represent a large share of the market transactions, but our newly launched website has far-reaching marketing potential. Be sure to check out our new website at www.sunvalleypropertynews.com.

Q & A with

Robert Crosby

Government affairs director, SUn valley board of realtors

Robert Crosby, a ten-year resident of the Sun Valley area, has served as the Sun Valley Board of Realtors’ Government Affairs Director (GAD) since December 2007. Charged with enacting the Board of Realtors’ government affairs strategic plan, the guiding principles of which focus on enhancing the economic vitality of Blaine County, Robert has a deep understanding of the issues and opportunities that are present here. Before signing on as GAD for the Sun Valley Board of Realtors, Robert had a long and successful career in commercial real estate in San Francisco and the Sun Valley area. When he’s not attending public hearings or keeping member real estate agents abreast of pressing issues, you might find Robert fly fishing, skiing, playing or coaching hockey, or generally enjoying life in Sun Valley with his family.

are notified about these issues, and provided with an opportunity to contact their elected officials in a timely manner should they wish to do so. The GAD position is one that is supported across the country by the National Association of Realtors in recognition of the importance of Realtor participation in local-, state-, and nationallevel real estate issues, so I also devote time to staying current on events happening outside Blaine County.

ing all of Blaine County. This means that as Government Affairs Director for the Sun the GAD must stay abreast of all policy discussions occurring in all six municipaliValley Board of Realtors? ties in the county, understand how those RC: The main job of the Government policy discussions may affect the real estate Affairs Director (GAD) is to execute the Government Affairs Committee’s Strategic industry and our economy in general, and Plan, an annually reviewed document that recommend appropriate action to our Govsets out our goals and objectives relative to ernment Affairs Committee and ultimately our Board of Directors. Of equal imporissues that are important to the economic tance is ensuring that our 300+ members well-being of the Sun Valley area, includ-

SVPN: In the past five years you have witnessed major changes in the local and national real estate markets. How have you had to respond to those changes? RC: As with any business, we have had to adapt to changing market conditions, in this case one characterized by the erosion of net worth and loss of consumer confidence due to chaos in the financial markets. In response to the financial hardships many

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of our customers face, our members have become experts in areas that address those customers’ needs, namely in mortgage modification, short sales, and foreclosures. For the portion of our marketplace less impacted by foreclosure concerns, we have had to become even more innovative marketers in order to reach a larger number of potential buyers with our clients’ offerings. We have instituted creative marketing techniques that include improved and farreaching use of the Internet and extensive use of social media opportunities. In addition, our members have become specialists in the areas of interest to our customers, such as in resort and second-home and/ or green building marketing. We have also introduced new sales techniques such as auctions to create buyer interest in certain assets, a technique that has been used successfully in the Sun Valley area to sell two major assets in the past year.

My favorite thing about the Sun Valley area is the sense of community. In the ten years we have lived here we have made incredible friendships with people from all over the valley. When you need them, those people surround you with caring support on a level that is beyond imagination.

have the opportunity to express their views directly. Our business community must quickly come to terms with the idea of supporting expansion of air service to new markets through participation in funding minimum revenue guarantees that are used extensively by most of our competing resort areas to attract vital air service to their areas.

SVPN: Change is in the air in Sun Valley. What do you make of the changes like the area’s new marketing campaign, the SVPN: What is one of the most press- improvements on Dollar, the Sun Valley ing issues that your office is concerned with Company’s investment in the Elkhorn Golf currently and what is your plan to address Course, and new developments like the White Clouds and Streamside at the Valley these issues? Club? RC: One of the interesting things about RC: Of course, from our perspective, this job is that ‘top’ issues change reguall of these things are tremendous, and are larly, depending on what issue is being debated at the moment, and how quickly a indicators that people who make very large investment decisions believe in both the response to that issue is needed. However, near- and long-term strength of what we from a higher-level perspective, there are offer here in Sun Valley. It is already clear definitely some issues that are vital to us, and probably should be to most Sun Valley from the early sales success of the first units area residents. First on this list are all of the of the White Clouds townhouse developissues surrounding maintaining, improving, ment, now underway beside the White and developing commercial air service. This Clouds golf course in Sun Valley, that there is an extremely complex issue that requires are buyers seeking quality second-home a huge commitment of time to stay current opportunities in the Sun Valley area, and from what I’ve heard about Streamside, on, but its impact on everyone who lives which will commence construction of and visits here is undeniable due to the dependence, either directly or indirectly, on comfortably sized ‘golf cottages’ mid-valley air service felt by virtually every local busi- at the Valley Club this spring, I think it will be a huge hit, especially with golf-oriented ness. Improved air service, which includes making Friedman Memorial Airport ready buyers. Regarding marketing, it is especially encouraging to see the extent to which the for regional jet operations, is a main goal Sun Valley Marketing Alliance cooperates of our strategic plan, and as a result I am hugely invested in making our views on this with the Sun Valley Company to both expand its impact and to ensure that the topic known to our elected officials who branding message that the outside world will decide the future of air service for our sees is consistent. We like its concentration area, and in ensuring that our members

on social media, and the use of video clips to sell the region to a younger demographic that is essential to the long-term prosperity of our area; however, we hope that it will not ignore the upper income segment of the travelling public that currently drives our tourist-based economy, and which will be essential to support the new five-star hotels and residential offerings we hope to see completed in the near term. SVPN: Why have you chosen Sun Val-

ley as your home for you and your family? What’s your favorite thing about the area? RC: We’ve always believed that, if you can, you should live in a place that inspires you rather than just visiting there on vacation. Sun Valley offered the perfect hybrid of small-town living with all of the advantages it provides for raising two active boys, combined with many of the great amenities that we were used to from San Francisco (our former home), except that here, they are literally right outside our door. My favorite thing about the Sun Valley area is the sense of community. In the ten years we have lived here we have made incredible friendships with people from all over the valley. When you need them, those people surround you with caring support on a level that is beyond imagination. I also really like being 10 steps from fantastic year-round fishing, and 10 minutes from both the hockey rink and one of the best world-class ski hills on the continent.

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We have some good news to report about the local property market this month. Our members report some positive signs of life including multiple offers, high-end construction projects, and more.

Deborah Sievers of Coldwell Banker suggests that the multiple offers are due to many factors. She says, “Many sellers are getting realistic about pricing. And I think buyers are realizing that if they don’t act on a great-priced property, they are going to lose out. This is exactly what we need to start seeing the market turn around. A multiple offer says it all. Buyers come out to play bigtime when the properties are good properties and priced right.”

Dick Fenton of McCann, Daech, Fenton points out that “there have been a couple of recent sales that are encouraging: $6.3 million (list price) home on Fairways, $4.95 million Thunder Springs penthouse, $3.15 million downtown townhouse, and $2.295 million White Cloud townhome.”

Tom Drougas of Sun Valley Real Estate says that “the high-end construction projects on custom homes in high-end neighborhoods show that if buyers can’t find what they want in the existing inventory, they will build it—even if homes may be available at less than replacement costs.”

All data is courtesy of Sun Valley Board of Realtors

RIVER RUN DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

From Wally Huffman

“The hotel project at River Run won’t get going until we have an airport solution. The insecurity that the airport debate breeds, combined with the fact that financing is hard to find right now has certainly put a hold on our River Run plans. This pause in development has allowed members of the Holding Group to take a hard look at our development plans for the resort properties. Initially we decided that we would develop River Run and establish a branded hotel there, but with this delay, we are rethinking that. The more we look at the Sun Valley Village, the more we consider the infrastructure already existing there, and the more attractive further development in the Sun Valley Village seems.”

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Sue Englemann of Sotheby’s offers, “I have had a huge number of calls from long-time visitors who are thinking that after years of coming here to visit, now might be the time to buy. They are combing the Sun Valley inventory looking for the perfect deal. What seems to be a common element is that some are losing perspective as they are ‘blinded by the steal’ and losing sight of the other elements that factor into a prudent real estate investment. What happened to location, location, location? My advice to buyers is to stay focused on the important attributes of the property and don’t expect all sellers to sell at 50% or more off their asking price. Some will, but others would rather hold on to what they have as their attachment goes back to why they bought it in the first place. I am encouraged every time I see quality inventory go pending. As these properties disappear from the ranks, we are not necessarily seeing them be replaced by newer/cheaper/better.”

By the Numbers

Active listings on the market are 1422. This time last year there were 1550 on the market. The absorption rate has increased dramatically. This time last year we were showing 97 months of inventory. This year we only have 31 months of inventory at our current absorption.

Photography: ROLAND LANE / HILLARY MAYBERY

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spotlight on Focus on the Sun Valley Film Festival

magic valley to premiere by Sabina Dana Plasse

Photography: HILLARY MAYBERY

The power of film is inherent in the story and the vision of a producer, director, writer, and almost any artist who is involved in the filmmaking process. Independent film is some-

times not as accessible as many of the bigbudget films the general public will view, yet it too can be very powerful and, when brought to a community as part of a festival, is often an exhilarating experience. The Sun Valley Film Festival will launch on March 15, 2012 with three days of films that promise to delight, disturb, and provoke a plethora of thoughts and reactions. Documentaries, features, shorts, television programming, web series, and children’s programming will be screened at the Sun Valley Opera House and the Magic Lantern Cinemas in Ketchum for this inaugural event. Filmmakers from around the U.S. will descend upon Sun Valley to enjoy a diverse slate of films—many made in Idaho and several from around the world. One film in particular has roots in Idaho and will make its debut at this year’s festival. The film’s director, Jaffe Zinn, grew up in Buhl, which is the location for his breakout independent feature, Magic Valley. “Lots of people in Idaho love to discover films,” he says. Jaffe, a New York University film school graduate, has been directing his own films for years in Idaho, drawing from the vast landscape and personalities that make the state a unique place for filmmaking. “I find inspiration from real events,” he reveals when asked about his creative process. “I knew that I wanted to make a film about the area where I grew up because a lot of films about small towns are not realistic. I see film as an art form. I think much of American cinema is not viewed as such and it’s more about business. It is an uphill battle to make these kinds of films. Critically, Magic Valley has done very well.” Stories about real people are what separate independent cinema from blockbuster Hollywood pictures. It’s what attracted Scott Glenn, actor and Sun Valley resident of 32 years, to take the lead role in Magic Valley

from left: Teddy Grennan (Executive Director, Sun Valley Film Festival), Heather Rae (Producer, Magic Valley), and Scott Glenn (Actor, Magic Valley)

while on break from the filming of a multimillion dollar feature, Sucker Punch. Scott applauds Magic Valley’s producer Heather Rae as one of the best independent film producers in Idaho, which is why he ultimately decided to star in the film. “I was sent the script and loved it,” he recalls. “But I had a commitment to another film, so I passed.” Heather would not take no for answer though, and after some creative producing skills, she finally succeeded in getting Scott involved. “Independent films are the most gratifying films to work on,” says Scott. “My work in Magic Valley was influenced and inspired by living in Idaho.” In the seven years Heather lived in Boise she produced nine movies, one of which was nominated for an Academy Award—Frozen River. When Jaffe approached her about Magic Valley, originally titled Buhl, Idaho, she knew it was going to be an interesting project. “The cultural personality of the film is somewhat disconnected, which is one of the themes of the movie,” she says. “It’s a theme

that is pandemic in our society.” Heather has a great deal of enthusiasm for Jaffe as a filmmaker, whom she knew from his prolific short films. As an Idaho native, Heather also realized a film such as Magic Valley was a story they needed to tell to everyone. “As an independent filmmaker you are out peddling your wares,” adds Heather. “You need to get people’s attention. It’s difficult. I have worked on many movies, and I am proud of my work on Magic Valley. My commitment is always to a story.” Besides film screenings, the Sun Valley Film Festival has planned numerous parties and events, including free coffee talks with filmmakers every morning at the Magic Lantern Cinemas, as well as awards for those individuals whose work defies the confines of independent cinema when it comes to financing and storytelling. The Vision Award, the One In A Million Award, the Zions Bank Gem Award, and the Sun Valley Film Festival Audience Award will all honor producers and filmmakers whose passion for the art is truly unique and exemplary. sunvalleypropertynews.com

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SUN VALLEY

Arrivals

Departures

Horizon

11:55 a.m. 6:03 p.m.

12:25 p.m. 6:35 p.m.

SkyWest

12:44 p.m. 6:02 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

6:45 a.m. 1:25 p.m. 4:50 p.m.

BOISE If you’re not flying from a city served by SkyWest or Horizon, you might choose to fly to Boise and drive or be shuttled to Sun Valley. The drive, which takes you through beautiful rolling foothills, will take about two and a half hours. Shuttles are available from Sun Valley Express for $59 per person each way (www.sunvalleyexpress.com or 877.622.8267).

Arrivals Departures

Arrivals Departures

Seattle (SEA) (nonstop)

10:26 a.m. 6:45 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 9:20 a.m. 3:15 p.m. 1:19 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 3:38 p.m. 8:19 p.m. 7:10 p.m. 11:59 p.m. 9:29 p.m.

New York (JFK)

12:54 p.m. 5:30 a.m. 2:50 p.m. 6:55 a.m. 6:38 p.m. 10:35 a.m. 9:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 11:21 p.m.

Los Angeles (LAX) (nonstop)

10:00 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 11:04 a.m. 3:20 p.m. 2:50 p.m. 7:32 p.m.

open house

Chicago (ORD) 10:00 a.m. (nonstop) 11:04 a.m. 2:50 p.m.

10:35 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 3:20 p.m. 7:32 p.m.

Our member real estate agents would like to invite you to their weekly open houses. Check out the schedule below and stop by to check out the great real estate deals in the valley.

Permanent Open House Schedule Wednesdays 11am-1pm: North Ketchum, Ketchum, Warm Springs Wednesdays 1-3pm: Sun Valley, Elkhorn, Mid-Valley (North of Greenhorn Gulch Bridge) Thursdays 11am-1pm: Mid-Valley (South of the bridge), Hailey Thursdays 1-3pm: Bellevue, South Blaine County 188

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Two airlines fly to Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey—Horizon, which started its winter schedule December 15­—and SkyWest, operated by Delta. Times are subject to change without notice.




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Even in a slow snow year, you rarely hear locals complain about the skiing or the boarding. Maybe we live among consummate optimists, or maybe we just have the best snowmaking in the world—either way, if you’re on the hill, you’re in good company. If you live here or if you’re visiting for the first or the 30th time, SVPN wants you to try something new! Whether it’s a new restaurant or a new run, get outside your comfort zone. Drop us a line and tell us how your adventure was or tell us what you love most about Sun Valley, editorial@sunvalleypropertynews.com.

Value passes

Bald Mountain

Dollar Mountain

Half-day Full day

Adult

$54 $62

$30 $34

Half-day Full day

Child

$32 $37

$25 $30

Senior

Opening day - Dec. 16; April 2 - closing day

$35 $48

$25 $30

Half-day Full day

Regular passes

Bald Mountain

Dollar Mountain

Half-day Full day

Adult

$67 $89

$40 $49

Half-day Full day Half-day Full day

Child

$42 $52

$30 $37

Senior

Dec. 17-23; Jan. 2 - Feb. 17; Feb. 27 - April 1

$42 $60

$35 $40

svpn

staff picks

Best skate ski

Billy’s Bridge—it’s in the sun, out of the wind, nearby, and offers gorgeous views.

favorite addition to the sun valley line-up The Gondola at river run

Admit it, sometimes it’s nice just to hop on the gondola and get out of the elements. And it’s an added bonus to have this Cadillac of rides as a direct route to Roundhouse for a nice lunch.

something different

Must-Have Smartphone App for Mountain Living Topo Maps. This app offers over 69,000 maps covering the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. You can install the maps for your phone or iPad which allows you to access and read the maps even when you aren’t connected. Might come in handy on your next backcountry trip.

Any day Après

Child

Adult

Cornerstone Bar and Grill Not only is CBG one of the most stylish restauPeak passes rant/bars in town, but CBG also embraces all Dec. 24 - Jan. 1; Feb. 18-26 Bald Mountain things après, including fondue. The cocktails are good enough to write home about as well. Bald Mountain Dollar Mountain So drop by Cornerstone for some prime-time Ketchum après-ski time. $69 $42 Half-day Full day $95 $50 Cornerstone Bar and Grill Half-day $45 $32 211 N. Main Street Full day $54 $39 Ketchum 208.928.7777 Half-day $44 $37 Full day $62 $42

Senior

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100 bucks to spend at the grocery store Photography: hillary maybery

may not be sexy. It may not be an avenue to spoiling yourself rotten. But let’s face it—we all need groceries and Atkinsons’ not only has a wonderful selection of the staples, but they also have those fun, didn’t-even-know-you-needed items. Either way, here is your excuse to splurge and get the filet mignon tonight or throw a dinner party and treat everyone to beef tenderloin. Enjoy!

how to enter

Email us at competitions@sunvalleypropertynews.com with “Atkinsons” in the subject line telling us where this picture was taken and win some swag!

The winner will be chosen at random from all entries by the editorial team on Tuesday, March 20, at 12 p.m. The winner will be notified by email on Friday, March 23 (or close to it). The lucky participant wins an Atkinsons’ gift certificate worth $100. Closing date for all entries is March 20, 2012, at 11 a.m. Good luck!

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