SVPN | March/April/May 2023

AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL 2023

VARIETY’S ‘10 PRODUCERS TO WATCH’ NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FILMS

SCREENWRITERS LAB CROWNS HIGH SCRIBE

SVFF 2023 Vision Award Honoree Josh Brolin

left to right: Platinum Round Brilliant 2.97CTW Diamond Three Stone Ring; Platinum Round Brilliant

2.28CT Diamond Pendant on Platinum Snake Chain.

Fly in privacy. Book by the seat.

Unless otherwise advised: (1) All flights either arriving or departing the United Kingdom are operated by Aero FlightOps UK Ltd (company number 13163672) whose registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 7EU, United Kingdom; and (2) All flights within North America are operated by USAC Airways 695 LLC dba Aero Air. We will notify you as soon as possible if the air carrier operating your flight changes or is not one of the above companies. Aero Technologies Inc. acts as ticketing agent for Aero FlightOps UK Ltd., and, in the United States, as an indirect air carrier under US-DOT Part 380. All passengers are required to accept the applicable Operator Participant Agreement and/or Conditions of Carriage at the time of booking. ©️ 2023 Aero Technologies, Inc.

MIDDLE PHOTO BY COREY BELLINGER, RIGHT PHOTO BY

For more information, please visit our website or call Sonya Johnston with Sun Valley Standard to reserve yours today.

As a seasoned husband-and-wife real estate team, we are passionate about helping people achieve their goals, whether they are buying their

home, looking

the perfect mountain hideaway, downsizing to a smaller residence, or selling their property. Together, we provide our clients with an exceptional real estate experience from start to finish. And sharing our enthusiasm for Sun Valley and its incredible mountain lifestyle is the highlight of what we do.

EDITOR’S WELCOME

A SEASONAL SHIFT

many of us have experienced change lately, and we must recognize the past in order to move forward. So, as we thaw from a frigid winter, change will occur. I always remember my high school dean of students saying that as spring approached, we tended to play our music louder as if to make the flowers grow faster in a New Hampshire spring. We may need music and other elements to make the snow thaw for our Sun Valley flowers to pop this spring!

This year’s Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF) will be honoring the producer to help usher in a change of season. SVPN Magazine, a founding media sponsor of SVFF, offers more than 30 pages of content to discuss what is happening, who is coming, and what is screening for 2023. Read about Vision Award recipient Josh Brolin, Variety’s ‘10 Producers to Watch,’ and standout films not to miss among the many events and happenings at this year’s beloved Festival. There is something for everyone.

Also, in this edition of SVPN Magazine, we say farewell to Erin Zell and Don Shepler as they move on from their roles at Galena Lodge, and we get ready for the return of the US Alpine National Championship ski races on Baldy. In addition, we get to know the Sawtooth Mountain Guides

in Stanley and how the backcountry up north is especially enjoyable in the spring.

SVPN also provides some intel in this issue on what is happening at the Sun Valley Museum of Art and how the need to Stay Sunny in Sun Valley is more than just basking in sunlight. It’s about a higher level of kindness for all of our Valley visitors and residents—it’s a niceness thing.

Our Now Showing and Arts Etc sections are full of cultural happenings and experiences throughout the spring. And SVPN ’s calendar of events offers plenty of things to do along with some exciting events to keep in mind for Sun Valley’s upcoming summer. Planning makes all the difference.

Read about food and health in our wellness section from St. Luke’s and CENTER as we understand how community and health are interconnected, as and so are the food choices we make in our modern-day routine.

Also in this issue we feature SVPN Style Dial interior designers Jennifer Hoey Interior Design and Latham Interiors, offering their take on exceptional home design and décor, allowing us all to live and create our best life with a home we cherish.

SVPN Magazine hopes you will dine out with our Sun Valley Restaurant Association dining guide participants and that you will peruse some of the latest in real estate offerings, as you never know what you might discover.

Enjoy all the spring events and skiing that you can, and we will see you again in June.

Sabina Dana Plasse

MAGAZINE STAFF

Writer, publicist, and avid traveler, Sabina Dana Plasse has spent over 20 years at the keyboard crafting stories as a contributing writer or editor. When not writing, she’s watching and reviewing movies, conjuring up ideas, or enjoying snowboarding, hiking, biking, and sunsets at the beach.

Randi Karabin is a tenured, award-winning creative director and designer. She specializes in creating and re-imagining publications, print collateral, branding packages, and more, all predominently within the luxury, travel, hospitality, and music industries. Randi’s extensive travels inspire her creativity and vision.

JAN SUPER CFO

Jan Super is an expert bookkeeper with more than 12 years of experience. She has provided full bookkeeping services for many clients in the Wood River Valley and has spent many years volunteering for the Hailey and Ketchum/Sun Valley Chambers of Commerce. Jan has lived in the Wood River Valley for more than 20 years and enjoys gardening, fishing, and many of the other outdoor activities the Valley provides.

Susan Knight is an awardwinning art director and designer with a true passion for magazine design. From art directing and styling photo shoots to problem-solving layouts, her design abilities shine. In addition to her day-to-day work projects, she has taught art classes, designed studio spaces, and enjoys spending time with her family.

Graphic Designer

Jonathon Smith (or Jonny Fuego, as he’s known to many) is a print media master with over 22 years of experience as an artist and art director working on regional, national, and international marketing campaigns and publications. His interest in the design and photography of the twowheeled culture of bicycles culminated in publishing his first book, Cruisers, in 2009.

SABINA DANA PLASSE Editor

RANDI KARABIN Art Director

JONATHON SMITH

SUSAN KNIGHT Graphic Designer

MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS

A Sun Valley native, STEVE DONDERO is passionate about photography and addicted to travel. He’d love to be on constant safari, chasing animals or sunsets where passports are required. Having left the corporate world, he’s now living his dream as a professional nature, portrait, and commercial photographer, with a studio in Ketchum and a gallery in Minneapolis. You can see a small sampling of his work, including over 30 SVPN covers, at stevedondero.com.

PAULETTE PHLIPOT

is an IACP award-winning professional photographer. Her fascination with food has provided endless opportunities for her photography to appear in cookbooks, magazines, and advertising campaigns worldwide. She is the cocreator and photographer of the coffee table cookbook Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables. When not behind the camera, she is creating nourishing meals for her family.

LORI WILLIAMS is a freelance writer, copy editor, former home-educator, and native Idahoan who’s lived in Ketchum for 35 years. Also a poet, she records family histories and stories writing in rhyme, and is a self-published children’s book author. When not road-tripping with her husband, she manages a handful of private Valley properties, hikes and bikes, journals, and drinks a ton of green tea.

MARTHA WILLIAMS is a freelance writer who’s lived in the Wood River Valley since 2009. A native of Arkansas, she found her home in Idaho after moving out West to work for a summer in Stanley. She’s held positions around the Valley and currently can be found at The Community Library in Ketchum when she’s not reading or out on the trails.

Originally from Connecticut, LILY MARTIN attended Gettysburg College, studying studio art and art history. She has a master’s degree in modern/contemporary art and the market. In 2020, she left Christie’s Auction House in New York for Ketchum. Calling Sun Valley home, she works at Gail Severn Gallery. Embracing the outdoors and learning to love camping, she spends her free time skiing, hiking, and with friends at the lake, in the river, or on the Grumpy’s patio.

EMILY SHARP is a freelance writer and editor from New York City. She produces a weekly Substack newsletter called Emily For President, and, most importantly, she’s trying to be funnier on Twitter.

ELIZABETH WESTWOOD

is a producer based in Austin, Texas. She spends most of the year as a commercial producer for clients such as AMD, Hu Kitchen, Vistin Austin, ATX TV Festival, Metal Umbrella, The University of Texas at Austin, The Austin Chronicle, and more. She’s new to the indiefeature film world; her credits include co-producer ( Wicked Games) and post-production manager (Ravage, Wicked Games). She also works for the Sun Valley Film Festival.

RAINE KIDDER has spent the last 20 years exploring her love of the outdoors and art in the Wood River Valley, working in the local and regional art scenes for over ten years before becoming a freelance writer. She was drawn to writing while studying at the University of Montana, where she received art history and environmental science degrees. Art, adventure, strong coffee, and Steve, the dog, gets her up in the morning and her continued quest of visiting every U.S. national park.

SUN VALLEY PROPERTY NEWS

EDITOR

Sabina Dana Plasse dana@sunvalleypropertynews.com

ART DIRECTOR

Randi Karabin randi@sunvalleypropertynews.com

COPY EDITOR Carrie Lightner clightner@arrowleafediting.com

PRODUCTION & DESIGN

Susan Knight

PUBLISHER

Justin Williams 208.720.2142 justin@sunvalleypropertynews.com

CFO Jan Super jan@sunvalleypropertynews.com

on the cover

Josh Brolin as Royal Abbott in Outer Range, Episode 103

Credit: Richard Foreman/Prime Video

Copyright: Amazon Studios

Sun Valley Property News is published by BRITSA LLC 1005A Warm Springs Road, Ketchum, ID 83340. 208.928.7797

Editorial, administrative, advertising, and production offices are located at 1005A Warm Springs Road. in Ketchum, Idaho 83340. Telephone 208.928.7797. Copyright © 2023 BRITSA LLC. All rights reserved. The opinions expressed by the authors and contributors to Sun Valley Property News are not necessarily those of the editor and publisher.

Postmaster, please send address changes to: SVPN 1005A Warm Springs Road, Ketchum, ID 83340 or SVPN PO Box 8009, Ketchum, ID 83340.

PRINTED BY

Like a breath of fresh air.

Spring is a time for renewal and for getting your house in order. What about your financial plan? Could that use some tidying up? Let our wealth advisors Patsy Huntington and Jen Steele assist in refreshing your wealth strategy to help ensure that it remains true to your family’s life goals and objectives.

SEI Private Wealth Management 1-888-551-7872

SEIPrivateWealth@seic.com

SEI Private Wealth Management is an umbrella name for various wealth advisory services provided through SEI Investments Management Corporation ("SIMC").

SVMOA KE TCHUM MAKES IMPROVEMENTS

SVMoA’s Ketchum location temporarily closes for maintenance while Hailey Classroom remains open

The Sun Valley Museum of Art in Ketchum’s current building has some maintenance issues that need addressing. In the review of those updates, the Museum seized an opportunity to make some much-needed improvements to the galleries and public spaces as well. As a result, the SVMoA Ketchum galleries will be closed for renovation this spring.

The official closure dates are March 21-June 23, 2023. SVMoA in Ketchum will reopen for its summer show on June 23, 2023. These modifications will expand the SVMoA exhibition space by 25%, allowing the Museum to serve the community better.

“One of the most significant things that drew me to SVMoA is its rich and long history of supporting artists and fostering opportunities to explore the power of creativity,” says SVMoA Executive Director Jennifer Wells. “This is the heart of what it means to be a contemporary art museum—to engage and support meaningful exchanges with art, artists, and ideas. Through our exhibitions and programs—including concerts, lectures, and film series—SVMoA sparks curiosity and creative conversations about the pressing issues of our time that artists help us all understand better.”

The changes are modest in scope, yet they will significantly impact the visitor experience. While the Ketchum location is temporarily closed, SVMoA will offer a slate of classes, workshops, and programming at its Hailey Classroom location. In addition, concerts will continue to be held at The Argyros, including Parlour in the Round on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 pm.

A musical game show, Parlour in the Round features Alaskan songwriters paired with nationally touring artists to trade tunes, stories, and songwriting homework in the first half. After intermission, tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into collaborations, jocular interventions, and premeditated musings based on written submissions from the audience. The Ketchum performance will feature Korby Lenker and Barbara Lica.

“This is the heart of what it means to be a contemporary art museum—to engage and support meaningful exchanges with art, artists, and ideas.”

—SVMoA Executive Director Jennifer Wells

Korby Lenker is an award-winning American folk singersongwriter and author of short stories who is a native of Twin Falls, Idaho, and now resides in Nashville. Barbara Lica is a Canadian jazz singer and songwriter in Toronto. She was named one of Canada’s top upcoming female jazz artists and received her first Juno Award nomination in 2017 for Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.

To learn more, visit SVMoA at svmoa.org.

SMILE, YOU’RE IN SUN VALLEY

Our town is big enough for both of us

by Lily Martin

Friction between longtime locals and seasonal visitors is an inevitable trope of resort communities all over the map. The pandemic migration amplified this clash as crowds decided to stick around after the holidays, and tourists became full-time residents. Here in Sun Valley, our small town saw a large influx of people, primarily from California, Oregon, and Washington. This meant learning to share the once-empty trails and campsites and waiting a little longer for the chairlift or dinner table. However, the secret is out on the spoils of this valley, which has proven to come with a fair share of growing pains. Behaviors and attitudes that may have served someone in the city don’t necessarily match the customs or pace at which we operate around these parts. Luckily, “Stay Sunny” is here to help ease the tension with a savvy campaign welcoming newcomers while reminding them to chill out.

Destination management and marketing organization

Visit Sun Valley teamed up with a creative agency, Two Things, to develop “Stay Sunny.” This movement declares its mission as “reminding visitors to be patient with, kind to, and respectful of our community and its workers with a collective voice of the community: its servers, bartenders, cops, hoteliers, young townies, aging lifers, celebrities, and regular Joes. It’s also to encourage our locals to show the welcoming spirit that makes this place so special. We are one community, bound by a common goal: to love and protect Sun Valley.” Rather than nagging or criticizing, Stay Sunny takes a bold approach, implementing humor and charm to get the message across. Over the past year and a half, Stay Sunny has rolled out a series of tonguein-cheek messages infused with positivity and the spirit of this community. Posters, bus wraps, murals, and even chalk scribbles spell out clever one-liners: “The fastest way to Sun Valley is to slow down.” Or “Don’t be the tourist we all talk about when you leave.”

Stay Sunny also rolled out swag with campaign messaging to local businesses around town. Owners can hand out custom coasters, t-shirts, hats, stickers, and patches to customers, encouraging good behavior from tourists. Smiles and friendly etiquette might get you some “Friendship Chips,” redeemable at four restaurants and coffee shops in town, giving $15 off the tab. Sawtooth Brewery will even offer up a four-pack of customized beer if you get on their good side by staying sunny. Another operative for local restaurants is “The Patience Portal,” where customers can scan a QR code and be directed to a mobile site with trivia games and entertainment to help

The rules you learned in kindergarten — be nice, wait patiently, try your best — are strictly enforced at this establishment.

Don’t be the tourist we all talk about when you leave.

pass the time. After all, “our local flavor doesn’t need any sour attitudes,” to quote another Stay Sunny flyer.

Most Sun Valley dwellers recognize that “local” is a relative term in this town full of transplants. However, many of us were outsiders at one point and can probably recall a warm smile from a stranger inviting us into this unique community. So, let’s pass it on and be that smile for someone else. We can’t fault people for choosing to move here, so long as they learn to slow down, lay off the horn, wave with all their fingers, clean up their campsites, and stay sunny. 

Leave stressesyour in the rearview.

Learn more about Sun Valley and the Stay Sunny campaign at visitsunvalley.com.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March/April/May | 2023

SUN VALLEY RESORT

sunvalley.com

EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE WINTER SEASON

Bald Mountain Tours

Complimentary Bald Mountain Tours meet in the Mountain View Room at River Run Lodge and are guided by one of the friendly members of our guest services team (yellow coats). They will guide you around Bald Mountain’s vast terrain and wow you with some amazing historical facts about Sun Valley. Tours are open for all ski levels.

9:30am

MARCH 26

Dollar Days

Pond Skim

Don’t miss the return of the “Cold Bowl Pond Skim” on Dollar’s final day, Sunday, March 26, kicking off at 10am. Participants will try to make it across the pond on their skis or snowboard – in full costume! The crazier, the better. Advanced registration is necessary, and spaces are limited. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. An outdoor barbeque and a live DJ will add to the tropical spring vibe!

Dollar Mountain 9am-4pm

APRIL 2-5

U.S. Alpine Championships

Sun Valley Resort will host the 2023 U.S. Ski Team athletes competing in slalom and giant slalom and super-G events. The competition will take place on the Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain from April 2-5.

Warm Springs Lodge

APRIL 7

Easter Egg

Hunt in Sun Valley Village

10-11am

APRIL 8

Baldy Bash

Celebrate the final weekend of Bald Mountain in full spring style! Throw on your retro gear and costumes and head to the base of Warm Springs for live music, an outdoor BBQ and bar, and some legendary spring skiing.

9am-5pm

SUN VALLEY CULINARY INSTITUTE

211 Main Street | Ketchum 208.913.0494

ONGOING EVERY THURSDAY

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Tours

The Sun Valley Culinary Institute is pleased to offer tours open to the general public.

10am

sunvalleyculinary.org

GALENA LODGE

15187 State HWY 75 | Ketchum 208.726.4010 galenalodge.com

Open Daily | 9am-4pm Lunch Served | 11am-3:30pm

MARCH 22 Ski Free Day

MARCH 23

Snowshoe with a Ranger 10am-12pm

MARCH 26

Galena Loppet

9am

APRIL 2

Closing Day for Winter Season

Glide, Ride, Stride

8am-4pm

MARCH 22

BCRD Ski Free Day

BCRD welcomes the community to enjoy free Nordic skiing and snowshoeing on all BCRD winter trails.

BCRD Nordic and Snowshoe Trails

All day bcrd.org

MARCH 30-APRIL 1

24th Annual Janss Pro-Am Classic

The ‘greatest party on snow’ will return in its 24th iteration for 2023.

Bald Mountain

All day svsef.org

Thank you, health care workers.

Strong. Brave. Dedicated.

Spanning diverse professions, we stand united by a common goal: to provide exceptional care for patients when and where they need it most.

Every day, you make a difference.

STANLEY

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE RESORT

Velvet Falls Dance Hall

220 Eva Falls Avenue | Stanley mountainvillage.com

Thursday Movie Nights

6pm | kid-friendly 8pm | adult movie

Friday Trivia Night 6pm

REDFISH LAKE

MAY 27

Redfish Lake Lodge Run

Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K at Redfish Lake

Now is the time to register for our 13th annual 5k, 10k, and half marathon. We love this annual event celebrating our opening weekend and the start of summer.

9:30am redfishlake.com

JUNE 22-25

8th Annual Sawtooth Valley Gathering

sawtoothvalleygathering.com

JUNE 24

Sun Valley Culinary Institute Dance Party

sunvalleyculinary.com

JUNE 27-30

42nd Annual Sun Valley Wine Auction

svmoa.org

JULY 1&2

Ballet Sun Valley

Dutch National Ballet

balletsunvalley.org

JULY 20-22

6th Annual Sun Valley Tour de Force

sunvalleytourdeforce.com

JULY 22-24

Sun Valley Writers’ Conference

svwc.com

JULY 30-AUGUST 24

Sun Valley Music Festival

svmusicfestival.org

AUGUST 18&19

Wood River Artist

Open Studio Tour

artiststudiotour.com

SVFF LIGHTS UP THE VALLEY WITH CINEMA’S BEST

March 29 – April 2, 2023

things are looking a bit different at SVFF since last year’s festival wrapped By expanding into year-round programming with screenings, events, talks, and receptions, we have emphasized our commitment to connecting the community through the power of storytelling. As a result, we had the honor of sharing three Academy Award® nominated films in the last 12 months (Women Talking, Navalny, Fire of Love), as well as screening indie darlings and first looks (Bruiser, Wildcat, Outer Banks). Additionally, we hosted first-of-their-kind interactive events like Movie Night in Sun Valley with the wonderful George Prentice and Boise State Public Radio.

As we continue to pilot new offerings throughout the year, we want to hear your feedback so we can tailor our films and events to your interests. So reach out! Say hello. Please share your ideas and desires for film-related programming to add to our Sun Valley community’s cultural fabric, extend the Festival’s excitement, and reach beyond its five days in the spring.

New and notable this year, SVFF is joining forces with Variety for their revered “10 Producers to Watch” list to recognize the most impactful scripted producers over the past year. Several of these esteemed producers will be in attendance with their films, allowing our audience to see why they were chosen. In addition, our Education Initiative is making strides with the Sun Valley Junior Film Competition (formally known as FFF) returning to the Festival along with the Screenwriters Lab competition. We’re just getting started, stay tuned for some exciting new initiatives to come!

We want to thank you for supporting us as we grow. From our new Founders Circle, whose keen insights and support allow us to think big, to our loyal

Patron base, who give at a higher level because they believe, like we do, that the arts enhance the world around us. And we thank our attendees, who return each year, and our new friends, whose energy and enthusiasm fuel our work—we could not do it without you! We can’t wait for you to see what is in store for SVFF 2023. Stay tuned for exciting announcements, and see you at the movies!

—Candice Pate Director, SVFF & Teddy Grennan Executive Director, SVFF

Candice Pate and Teddy Grennan

Left: Josh Brolin

Above: Josh Brolin (Royal Abbott); Amazon Studios

“With big movies, you have a massive built-in audience, but what does the ego say when you do a small film?”

—Josh Brolin

JOSH BROLIN

The appeal and presence of an accomplished actor

by Sabina Dana Plasse

The name Josh Brolin, carries appeal for everyone. Whether he is playing a supervillain, a Wyoming rancher, or anyone, Brolin’s undeniable star power makes him more than an actor and household name. The visionary actor approaches his work with such versatility and dedication that viewers don’t just love Josh Brolin—they feel they know him.

Audiences connect to Brolin’s character-driven roles not just because they define a wide range of people and personalities but also because of his commitment to each character. Coupled with his down-to-earth attitude (along with his good looks and that raspy voice), Josh Brolin is the whole package. The Sun Valley Film Festival welcomes Brolin, the recipient of 2023’s coveted Vision Award, to celebrate his accomplishments in film and television. He will also participate in one of the Festival’s signature Coffee Talks at The Argyros, where we can all enjoy a live dose of the honoree.

2023 SVFF VISION AWARD RECIPIENT

As far back as the classic Goonies, Brolin has approached his characters and portrayals with strength and purpose. From the stately stature of a U.S. President in W to the thundering Marvel supervillian Thanos, each character he plays commands the viewer’s attention. Roles like Dan White in Gus Van Sant’s MILK brought Brolin critical acclaim in 2008 when he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award and received awards from the New York Film Critics Circle and the National Board of Review.

Even before these notable roles, Brolin received a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast of Ridley Scott’s blockbuster American Gangster. That same year, he won the SAG Award as part of the ensemble cast for his work in the epic Coen Brothers’ film No Country for Old Men, which won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. In addition, Brolin’s prowess as a leading man was proven and certified in the Coen Brothers’ subsequent western True Grit.

“No one knows why they do what they do,” says Brolin. “I am interested in how people choose their paths and exist for the next best thing. I never understood this. When I did No Country for Old Men, I was completely broke, and then I was offered a huge movie that paid well, and I said no. They were angry and told me it was a natural trajectory. I said it just didn’t feel right. What seemed more important to me was that I didn’t want to look back and regret a role. It’s always been about an instinct for what feels right and then the fear factor of if I challenged myself.”

This foresight and inclination to take the road less traveled make Brolin a cinematic visionary worthy of the SVFF Vision Award. Creative decisions weigh on him, which was behind the choice to take on super-villain Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, the finale of all three phases of the Marvel

Cinematic Universe. The film follows T and their allies as they deal with the aftermath of Avengers: Infinity War. The blockbuster opened to rave reviews and is the secondhighest-grossing movie ever.

“I love the idea of being able to do roles in The Avengers and Deadpool at 50 because I wondered if it was possible to get in that shape at 50—not just physically but emotionally,” Brolin shares. “Will people accept me for this? It was an incentive, and I liked that. We pulled it off, and I liked its impact, and now that chapter is closed.”

Today, Brolin is seeking something new. He has been watching different types of films and meeting with many writers to find that next project that “scares the shit out of me again,” he says. “With big movies, you have a massive built-in audience, but what does the ego say when you do a small film? Do I have enough talent to pull it off? Of course, admitting that money and fame drive your truth because you can’t help it. But it’s personal integrity when I do good work, and people respond emotionally.”

“It’s always been about an instinct for what feels right.”

—Josh Brolin

When it comes to cinematic inspiration, Brolin doesn’t have to look far outside of his family. Son of distinguished actor James Brolin and stepson to the illustrious Barbra Streisand, Brolin has gathered the seeds of wisdom from their storied lives and careers. “My dad had a very handsome career,” says Brolin. “With Barbra, she was involved in such an old-school process, and I am always impressed by how she made these iconoclast decisions in a studio-run era when people were told what to do. I so appreciate her moxie. She was doing things for women’s rights before many people realized it. She wasn’t fighting. She just did it. I appreciate her very much.”

Brolin has ascended over the past several decades as one of Hollywood’s most notable and accomplished actors. His presence and work has never lost a beat. Brolin has collaborated with the Coen Brothers in many films including the comedy Hail, Caesar! as a Hollywood studio head opposite George Clooney, Channing Tatum, and Tilda Swinton. He also appeared in Sicario 2: The Day of

the Soldado, reprising his role as pragmatic special agent Matt Graver opposite Benicio Del Toro’s mercurial Alejandro. And then there’s Everest, where he played opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, and John Hawkes. The list goes on and on.

Brolin is the star and executive producer of Prime Video’s acclaimed drama series Outer Range. The series centers on rancher Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin) who is fighting for his territory and grappling with the unknown after discovering a mystery on his land.

“Producing is very interesting to me,” says Brolin. “I recently produced George & Tammy and brought in Jessica Chastain. I developed the whole project as a producer, not as an actor. With Outer Range, it was real producing, not vanity. For a second season, I brought new people in and I’m directing an episode or two. It’s how I am filling my time creatively and cutting my workload in half. I hope it’s all making me a better dad. I honestly don’t know, but I am happy. I work on really good projects with good people, whom I respect.” 

Left and below: Josh Brolin (Royal Abbott); Amazon Studios; Richard Foreman/Prime Video

VARIETY CREATIVE IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

NINA YANG BONGIOVI

A producer with a purpose

by Sabina Dana Plasse

Variety ’s Creative Impact Award recognizes the grit, dedication, and creative insight that goes into the behind-the-scenes work of producing the films we love. This year’s recipient, Nina Yang Bongiovi, demonstrates all of the above. This award celebrates her decision to be an independent film producer. A BAFTA-nominated producer with an industry-proven reputation, Bongiovi posesses in-depth knowledge for film financing as well as creative and physical producing. She proved her fortitude while producing her first film, Fruitvale Station, with producing partner and co-founder of Significant Productions, Forest Whitaker. Bongiovi went on to produce Dope (2015) by Rick Famuyiwa, Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015) by Chloe Zhao, Roxanne Roxanne (2018) by Michael Larnell, and Sorry to Bother You (2018) by Boots Riley.

“When I set out to do Fruitvale Station, it was not supported, and then when Forest and I previewed the film he said. ‘This is what we are meant to do; we have to champion storytellers to change culture,” says Bongiovi. “The film changed culture, and I realized my clear mandate and my purpose as a producer was to change the paradigm of Hollywood.”

Shifting culture and changing perspective is a path that Bongiovi continues to pave for AAPI women, so for her, creative impact holds special cultural significance. “Creative impact makes business and art sense,” says Bongiovi. “It’s a meeting of art and commerce that works and improves the culture. It’s actual change.”

Bongiovi’s most recent work, Rebeca Hall’s directorial debut Passing (2021), masterfully displays this connection between art and commerce. Based on Nella Larsen’s renowned Harlem Renaissance novel, the Netflix global release went on to garner over 29 wins and 120 nominations throughout the awards circuit.

“Storytellers of color can be awarded by all quadrants,” says Nina. “It is possible.” She adds, “We were told Passing could not be made. However, Rebecca Hall was the perfect director for this film. She is a brilliant filmmaker, writer, director, and amazing human—a dream for a producer. It was my personal goal to do the film. It is a piece of art.”

As a producer and the backbone of the creative process, Bongiovi finds every element of filmmaking to be a proven and worthwhile endeavor. From gathering investors and pitching projects to financiers to carrying a film through

“Creative impact makes business and art sense. It’s a meeting of art and commerce that works and improves the culture. It’s actual change.”

production, Bongiovi is involved in every step of the way. On a mission to create opportunities and push inclusivity for historically excluded narratives and storytellers, Bongiovi champions culturally significant films and television shows starring BIPOC talent alongside diversified representation behind the camera.

“It’s a great deal of work to do, especially with indigenous storytelling,” she says. “Fancy Dance is part of this work, which is opening at the Sun Valley Film Festival for 2023. Fancy Dance and other stories are universal, even culturally specific. I am always researching who we can lend our leverage to help others make their films. I stay in the independent film space to bring more producers into the BIPOC space and have it sustainable. I can guide.”

Bongiovi takes on producer mentees to open doors and elevate voices in culturally specific arenas where successful talent and financing can be possible. Although it’s a great challenge, she is on a path to help producers step into this realm. She serves as a board member of the Oscar Grant Foundation, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE), and the Producers Guild of America. In addition, she serves on the Executive Committee of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences’ (AMPAS) Producers Branch and is a voting member of the Television Academy. She received her graduate degree in Entertainment Management from the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California and is the Associate Chair for the Peter Stark Producing Program at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

“The word producer has many different definitions in the film business,” says Bongiovi. “From the creative aspect, it is about someone I want to spend my time with, and the story is first and foremost. I work with a budget and start a path for financing for why there is an audience. For me, it’s a full process not just a credit.” 

SVFF will host Nina Yang Bongiovi for a Coffee Talk. For schedule details, visit the sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

—Nina Yang Bongiovi

PHOTO COURTESY

SOPHIE THATCHER

Embracing spirit and edge

A Chicago native, Sophie Thatcher started her career working in the theater. A multi-hyphenate talented artist, Thatcher has captured audiences with her layered performances, making her one of the most enticing young performers on the rise.

Thatcher is best known for her lead role in Showtime’s Emmynominated coming-of-age survival drama series Yellowjackets. The series centers on a team of talented high school girl soccer players who become the survivors of a plane crash deep in the wilderness and the aftermath of the group’s descent from a thriving team to warring, cannibalistic clans. Thatcher stars as Natalie, whose punk rock spirit and habit of finding trouble make her an unexpected team member. The series also stars Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Nélisse, Tawny Cypress, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Christina Ricci, Sammi Hanratty, and Ella Purnell, with Juliette Lewis playing the adult version of Natalie. The series’ second season is set to be released on March 24, and has been picked up for a third season.

Currently, Thatcher is preparing for the upcoming film adaptation of Stephen King’s short horror story, The Boogeyman. Other film credits include her breakout role in Prospect, starring as Cee opposite Pedro Pascal and Jay

Duplass. The science fiction film revolves around a father and daughter’s perilous journey across an alien moon searching for valuable gems. Thatcher also appeared in Bleecker Street’s The Tomorrow Man, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.

On television, Thatcher can be seen as Drash in Disney’s The Book of Boba Fett and in Quibi’s murder-mystery series When the Streetlights Go On, where she led the cast as Becky Monroe. Thatcher has also appeared in Chicago P.D., The Exorcist, and Chicago Med.

When she’s not acting, Thatcher can be found making music or writing her own stories in Los Angeles. 

Sophie Thatcher will be honored at the Rising Star Party at the Casino on Thursday, March 30. For more details, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

VARIETY PRESENTS

‘10 PRODUCERS TO WATCH’ AT SVFF

Emerging industry movers and shakers come to Sun Valley

by Sabina Dana Plasse

One of the main core values of SVFF over the years has been acknowledging the behind-thescenes work of the independent film producer. A film producer’s know-how, savvy, and resourcefulness can turn a film into a polished work. Delivering story, message, and intention on budget, in its most visually creative capacity. It’s these brilliant and dedicated individuals that get the job done.

Honoring the producer and the process, Variety’s “10 Producers to Watch” will be presented at a panel as one of Sun Valley Film Festival’s highlight events. Many of the producers from this group will be in attendance, and some of them have films slated in the Festival lineup, including Birth/Rebirth, produced by Mali Elfman and directed and written by Laura Moss. Elfman, the daughter of acclaimed film composer Danny Elfman, has an affinity and expertise for the horror genre and supports women

making their way as prominent filmmakers in the industry. “I am thrilled to be part of this list,” says Elfman. “It’s an honor and amazing to be celebrated for this work.”

In Birth/Rebirth, a single mother and a childless morgue technician are bound together by their relationship with a little girl they have reanimated from the dead. With a different take and a female’s perspective on giving birth, producer Mali Elfman with director Laura Moss brought to life, literally, the gothic novel Frankenstein written by Mary Shelley as if Mary Shelley was playing out her role in the film. In this layered horror thriller film about a female pathologist, Rose, who prefers to work with corpses rather than those in the living realm, and she likes to bring the dead back to life. Along with a maternity nurse, Celie, Rose changes the natural order of life. This reimagined classic gothic horror fable is a contemporary spin layered with detail, emotion, and psychological fantasy for the cerebral at heart.

Making its Idaho premiere, Fremont, produced by Rachael Fung, is the story of Donya, a 20-something woman who works in a Chinese fortune cookie factory in San Francisco. As a former translator for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, living in Fremont with other Afghan immigrants, Donya struggles to sleep and put her life back in order in the civilian world. Then, promoted to the ironic position of writing fortunes and learning how strangers are reading them, she decides to send out a special message in a cookie.

Fung is an independent producer and filmmaking fellow of The Gotham (formerly IFP) and SFFILM. The founder of New York-and Sydney-based Extra A Productions, she produced Nia DaCosta’s debut feature, Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James, which premiered at Tribeca 2018, was released theatrically in the U.S. by NEON, and is currently streaming on HBOMax. Other producing credits

include The Giant (TIFF 2019, San Sebastian 2019) and shorts Kimchi (SXSW 2018), The Lonely Whale (2016), and The God Phone (Audience Award winner at Little Rock Film Festival 2012). Fung was previously Associate Producer for Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin’s company, Bazmark Inq, working on projects including The Great Gatsby and The Get Down. Fung will attend the 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival screening of Fremont and participate in the Variety panel discussion.

Other producers joining Fung for the Variety panel discussion are Jamie Gonçalves, Margot Hand, Karl Hartman, Karina Manashil, Nikkia Moulterie, Rishi Rajani, and Jolene Rodriguez. Each producer has participated in a celebrated film or project, offering a lens to change and insight.

Fremont

This group of spotlight producers includes Jamie Gonçalves, who produced Dos Estaciones, which received a Sundance 2022 Special Jury Award and Cinema Guild award and also screened at SVFF 2022. In addition, producer Jolene Rodriguez at Broken English Productions continues to represent Latina stars on the big screen, producing films with top Latino talent and mainstream appeal. Her latest film is the action heist drama, Righteous Thieves. And Karina Manashil, who executive produced X and its prequel Pearl, will also be producing the sequel MaXXXine with director Ti West, who directed all three horror/thriller films.

Also attending the Variety panel discussion will be Valerie Steinberg, the executive producer of A24’s The Inspection, a Toronto International Film Festival 2022, Golden Globe nominee, three-time Indie Spirit, and Gotham Award nominee. She also executive produced Riley Keough’s directorial debut, War Pony, co-directed with Gina Gammell, which won the Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022 and recently premiered at SXSW.

And Karl Hartman has worked on Still Alice, Manchester by the Sea, and Captain Fantastic. In addition, Hartman is producing Eric LaRue, which he partnered on with Sarah Green and Jina Panebianco. The movie marks the directorial debut of Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon and stars Judy Greer, Alexander Skarsgård, Paul Sparks, and Tracy Letts. He is currently developing a slate of projects with other award-winning writers and directors.

Variety is a long-time supporter of the Sun Valley Film Festival and excited to present this group of inspiring storytellers to engage film lovers and future filmmakers. Variety’s ‘10 Producers to Watch’ is a curated list amassed from Variety ’s editors, critics, and reporters. 

To learn more and attend films and panel discussions, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

Mali Elfman Birth/Rebirth

Rachael Fung Fremont

Jamie Gonçalves Dos Estaciones

Margot Hand Shortcomings

Karl Hartman Eric Larue

Karina Manashil Pearl

Nikkia Moulterie Nanny Rishi Rajani Chang Can Dunk

Jolene Rodriquez

Righteous Thieves

Valerie Steinberg Silver Star

VARIETY ’S ‘10 PRODUCERS TO WATCH’

National Geographic Documentary Films

2023 SVFF HARRIMAN AWARD

EVP, Global communications

National Geographic content Chris Albert will receive 2023 SVFF Harriman Award. The Harriman Award is presented to an individual whose diverse body of work embodies the innovative spirit of Sun Valley’s founder, Averell Harriman.

PHOTO JIMMY CHIN

Kris Tompkins looks up at the sky with the Patagonian mountain range as her backdrop. in Wild Life.

FROM REVERENCE TO RELEVANCE

True Stories about Real Life

by Sabina Dana Plasse

As a founding supporter of the Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF), National Geographic presents a world premiere and an Idaho premiere among its documentary film slate for this year’s Festival. National Geographic has been a Sun Valley mainstay for SVFF filmgoers for more than a decade.

“We are one of the longest consistent partners for Sun Valley Film Festival because we love its functionality and that the event is for the entire community, and that it’s so welcoming to its audiences,” says Chris Albert, EVP, communications, National Geographic content. “In the landscape of film festivals that we sponsor and attend, it’s one of the most welcoming communities, and it is truly community-supported, which we love.”

Chris believes that National Geographic content is a natural fit for SVFF. Previous screenings of Free Solo, The Rescue, and Fire of Love, although all very different films, each offer elements of gripping entertainment that represent National Geographic and cater to the adventerous, nature-loving Sun Valley Film Festival audiences and the local community.

“The pandemic certainly changed viewing habits,” says Chris. “However, above all else, what stands out the most is great storytelling by great storytellers, which we always strive for. In addition, our content is meant to inspire people to take care of the planet and explore, and there’s no place better to do this than in Sun Valley.”

Finding films and filmmakers for National Geographic is based upon criteria that have never changed since its founding.

“Incredible visuals have always been a hallmark of National Geographic,” says Chris. “How you deliver those visuals has evolved over time. It’s a pillar of what people expect from National Geographic, and we have achieved this in our documentaries as well. We try to take the reverence for National Geographic and make it relevant.”

For 2023, National Geographic will screen Wild Life, making its second screening in the U.S. at SVFF. Also from National Geographic will be the scripted series A Small Light making its Idaho premiere. And the documentary Secrets of the Elephants is a world premiere and a follow-up to the National Geographic Documentary Earth Day franchise, that started with Secrets of the Whales, which screened virtually with SVFF. Secret of the Elephants includes cinematography by Ketchum’s own Bob Poole.

“What I love about our brand is the large portfolio we can bring to Sun Valley,” says Chris. “It makes it exciting to share with the Sun Valley community.”

Wild Life

Oscar-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin of Free Solo present Wild Life as a sweeping portrait of a conservationist who never stopped evolving and of those who shaped her on a journey to become a global leader in wildlife preservation. From the epic climbing trips of Doug Tompkins, Yvon Chouinard, and the pioneers of a new kind of outdoor lifestyle to the heated controversy brewing in South America as two Americans purchased local land to a love story as wild as the terrain it unfolded on, the film prompts audiences to ask themselves—what makes life worth living?

A Small Life

This series is about the little-known story of the people who helped the Franks hide from the Nazis. Miep, who believes she’s just a secretary, is asked to hide the Franks and must rise to the occasion. Her first task is to get a nervous Margot into the secret hiding place in plain view of the Nazis. After giving Margot the strength Miep didn’t even know she had, the Franks are safe and sound behind the walls of the annex. Now she and Jan realize this was the easy part.

“We try to take the reverence for National Geographic and make it relevant.”

—Chris Albert

Secrets of the Elephants

A family screening, Secrets of the Elephants, reveals the secrets of Namibia’s last remaining desert elephants. When droughts, sandstorms, and even floods threaten them, their shared knowledge passed down from generation to generation keeps them alive. This is the toughest place on earth to be an elephant, and their story is one of triumph in a land of extremes. 

Miep, played by Bel Powley, and Tess, played by Eleanor Tomlinson, bike through the streets of Amsterdam in A SMALL LIGHT

INTO THE WILD WITH GORONGOSA TOURS

Connect with Gorongosa National Park at SVFF

Due in large part to the efforts of Wood River Valley resident Greg Carr, Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique has gone through an extraordinary restoration, rising from civil war and unrest and returning to a state of astounding beauty, a story that has been highlighted through the lens of Sun Valley Film Festival’s programming.

Carr has been an original supporter of SVFF, and the relationship between the Festival and Gorongosa has matured throughout the years with a celebration of its coffee products, documentary films about Gorongosa wildlife and conservation with E.O. Wilson, and the many reports on the progress of restoration, rejuvenation, regeneration, growth, and functionality of Gorongosa’s people, environs, and wildlife. The world of Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique has been seen through several documentary films about restoring Gorongosa from its war-torn state,

including Africa’s Lost Eden and War Elephants, both of which were featured at the Sun Valley Film Festival. Gorongosa also has connections inSun Valley due partly to original supporter and local cinematographer Bob Poole, who has brought his work in Gorongosa and other exotic and beautiful places throughout Africa and elsewhere to the attention of our local audience.

Opening for the season in April 2023, Gorongosa Tours, an SVFF 2023 sponsor, will offer Gorongosa Wild Camp, a lifetime safari experience. Sleep in a deluxe canvas tent in a comfortable bed with single-or double-occupancy meals prepared by an experienced chef and served in an outdoor dining area by the campfire. Solar-powered lighting, USB ports for charging cell phones, and en suite outdoor hot water showers and flush toilets will add to your comfort. Each day you can partake in two activities per day with

choices of a wildlife drive, walking excursion, seasonal boat, or canoe tour.

At the Chitengo campsite, rent a park tent or bring your own. A park rental tent includes two single beds, linens, towels, electricity, and a fan. Self-camping guests are required to bring their food and camping equipment. The Chikalango Restaurant is also available for dining. All campsite guests can access Braai grills, firewood, outdoor washing sinks, shared showers, and toilet facilities.

The wildlife safari drives allow you to see everything Gorongosa Park offers with qualified safari guides who will take you on a full-or half-day wildlife drive in an open vehicle through spectacular floodplains, mystical fever trees, wooded and subtropical savannas, grasslands, and palm forests. Search for antelope, primates, and a wild array of birdlife. Three safaris are available daily to increase your chances of seeing lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and monstrous crocodiles. Full-day safaris are driven in open, 4x4 vehicles that accommodate up to ten guests. During the day’s heat, there’s a pause for a picnic at one of many secret, scenic sites. Full-day safaris end with the sun setting and a guided drive back to the lodge while searching for nocturnal creatures like hyenas, civets, galagos (bush babies), and pangolins.

In addition, there are walking safaris ideal for appreciating the wilderness and beauty of Gorongosa National Park. Enjoy boat and canoe safaris around Lake Urema or drift along the Pungue River. A boat safari is the only way to experience the wildness of Lake Urema—the heart of Gorongosa National Park and home to enormous crocodiles, hippos, and amazing aquatic birdlife. Along with safaris, there is the option to take a Mount Gorongosa Coffee Tour and a birder’s trip with an astonishing number of species, including the Green-headed Oriole— found nowhere else in southern Africa. See the park’s Southernground Hornbill, the Grey Crowned Crane, the Lilac Breasted Roller, and many other seasonal migrants.

Gorongosa Tours also offers community cycling outings, which provide education and understanding of community initiatives and how the Gorongosa Restoration Project works to create jobs and economic opportunities, build new schools, and increase access to healthcare. A community levy included in the price

of your tour helps fund these projects. In addition, don’t miss the E.O. Wilson Lab Tours. Gorongosa’s E.O. Wilson Laboratory is dedicated to training the next generation of Mozambican scientists. Students from the Park’s Masters in Conservation Biology program document the park’s flora and fauna, help track elephant herds and lion prides, and study complex relationships between fungi, plants, animals, and insects. In addition, programs like the Gorongosa PaleoPrimate Project shed light on the origins of humankind as it evolved out of Africa’s Great Rift Valley.

Additional accommodations can be found at the Muzimu Tented Lodge. Muzimu, meaning “Guardian Spirit,” is nestled in the meander of the Mussicadzi River, one of the main tributaries to Lake Urema, which lies at the bottom of the Rift Valley. Gorongosa’s first camp, Muzimu consists of six elevated luxury East African-style tents, each with its own deck and en-suite bathroom with veranda decks overlooking the banks of the river. An intimate experience offers a complete firstclass safari experience with a professional team to guide guests on their adventures in Gorongosa National Park, including walking safaris, driving, and boat safaris. The camp has a centralized dining area, lounge, and pool. At Muzimu, guests can embrace the spirit of nature while enjoying the many activities the camp offers with a focus on luxury. Exclusive, and remote safari destinations offer a very personalized service. Muzimu opens after the rainy season. There is also a safari by air offered from the Beira International Airport. A daily fee paid by visitors is used to employ game scouts and support conservation programs that help protect the park’s wildlife, resources, and visitors. 

To learn more about all the safari offerings and education and community programs at Gorongosa, visit gorongosa.org.

THE SCREENWRITERS ARE THE STORYTELLERS

SVFF Screenwriters Lab and High Scribe Competition honor creativity

by Emily Sharp

The Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF)

Screenwriters Lab, sponsored by Variety, is an integral part of the Festival’s intimate access to storytelling. During the Lab, one of three finalists of the High Scribe Competition is crowned the winner.

For new residents who may not be as familiar with the town’s cinematic tradition, SVFF celebrates the smaller movies that tend to get overlooked alongside the artists who create them. What sets this gathering apart from other festivals worldwide is the emphasis placed on connection, education, and storytelling. Emily Granville, the Director of the Screenwriters Lab, explains that the Festival and the Lab are intentionally structured to keep the joy of sharing creativity alive because, in a digitally-dominated world, interpersonal communication that draws SVFF’s inventive crowd together.

This is, in part, why the Screenwriters Lab is such a beloved tradition at SVFF: every year, three screenwriting finalists

From left: Will McCormack, Erica Tremblay, and Miciana Alise

are invited and paired up with industry mentors for the weekend. “That’s what is most fun for me,” she shares, “finding a screenplay…and giving [the screenwriters] access to someone who can help.” Even after 11 years, the event remains a highlight for Granville.

The host of this year’s Lab, Will McCormack, won the 2021 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for If Anything Happens I Love You. Having served as a mentor in previous Labs, McCormack was eager to return to lead the 2023 event. “Sun Valley Film Festival has championed and supported me and my voice as a screenwriter, so I will always be indebted to them. SVFF is all that is right about film festivals—it is pure and immersive, and connected. It’s a place that nurtures stories and storytellers in the most beautiful surroundings!” says McCormack.

Granville adds that it is an excellent opportunity for the screenwriters participating this year to be led by someone who understands the event and the Festival.

Additionally, the Screenwriters Lab will honor Erica Tremblay, whose film Fancy Dance is the opening film for the festival. Known for her heartfelt documentaries, Tremblay is making her feature directorial debut with Fancy Dance. The film follows the disappearance of a young Native American woman from an Oklahoma reservation and has already started to garner rave reviews for Tremblay’s direction. When asked what he looks forward to at this year’s SVFF, McCormack says, “I’m thrilled and honored to speak with Erica Tremblay. She’s such an exciting and essential voice in the film community.”

Fancy Dance was co-written by Miciana Alise, which landed her/the duo a 2021 Sundance Screenwriter’s Fellowship and 2021 SFFilm Rainin Grant. The film was also featured on The Black List’s inaugural Indigenous List and the 2022 Wscripted Cannes Screenplay List. Fancy Dance premiered at Sundance 2023. In addition, Alise was a 2022 Flaherty Fellow and Women at Sundance and Adobe Fellow.

“SVFF is all that is right about film festivals—it is pure and immersive.”

For many, the best part of this year’s Sun Valley Film Festival is the sense of reunion and normalcy that many are feeling. For an event rooted in the tradition of connecting with others, the Festival’s liveliness comes from guests seeing one another and learning more about their respective creative journeys, which is why the buzz around this year’s gathering is all the more exciting.

Just as in years past, Granville hopes the 2023 Festival will continue to build on the event’s stable foundation. “I always say it’s like a bonsai tree—it won’t get much bigger. So we can make it better and keep polishing it,” says Granville. As a result, the event promises to be an inviting and inspiring experience for new guests and returning patrons, with ingenious work and thrilling potential everywhere you look. 

—Will McCormack

The Variety Screenwriters Lab will be held in the Green Room at the Bailey Studio on Saturday, April 1, at 4pm. For more information, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

CELEBRATING EMERGING YOUNG VISIONARIES

Sun Valley Junior Film Competition recognizes high school filmmakers

by Sabina Dana Plasse

When John Nordstrom and his sons Jack and Will took on the Sun Valley Junior Film Competition (SVJR), they were fully prepared to lead the way for new, young filmmakers to take to the screen. Raised with the Sun Valley Film Festival, and attending year after year, young Jack and Will premiered their first film at SVFF. Another Way to Die, a James Bond parody set on Baldy, which they made with their father, John, at the helm. At the premiere, they gave away t-shirts and DVDs to a packed theater and never looked back. Today, as they celebrate the Sun Valley Junior Film Competition, formerly the Future Filmmakers Forum (FFF), they are still making films and work in the industry.

“We have a long history at the Festival,” says John. “Will had his first animated film in the FFF in 2015. Jack won the HOT SHOT award in 2017, and Will won second place in 2018. In 2019, Jack and Will became junior producers and judges with me when we took over the competition and screenings from Bex Wilkinson and Peter Burke, who founded and supported FFF from its inception in 2013. Having the boys grow up with this opportunity allowed them to develop incredible artistic confidence, especially seeing their films with an audience. Their reaction was exciting, even more so when they won.”

The 2023 SVJRreceived 500 entries from across the globe for 2022. In addition, there are 50 honorable mention films, which SVJR acknowledges so that the filmmakers can be proud of their work and continue making movies. The top 11 films will be judged at this year’s competition.

“Last year, there was a clear winner,” says John. “This year, the field is wide open. Seeing whom the judges pick for the top three films will be exciting. It’s important that the top 11 are a good mix and for Jack and Will to add their scores as judges because they know all the nuances and slang of the current younger generation.”

“There’s a great deal of competition, but it’s a matter of perseverance, consistency, and reminding yourself that you can do it. In addition, this program provides a community of people on the same path as you.”

—Johnny Sequoyah

SVJR received thanks from around the world from submitters in Bangladesh, Iran, and Ukraine, to name a few. In addition, there was a submission by a Sun Valley filmmaker and one from Boise. John adds, “These kids have done the work. Why not give them an award for their resume. This competition is significant because we want to increase local teen participation and attendance. The 2023 slate of films is the best yet with seven female directors and four male directors. When judging, we did not look at gender, it just worked out like that organically!”

In the top 11 picks for judging at the SVJR, an eclectic mix of comedies, dramas, animation, documentaries, and experimental films provides excellent entertainment for all who come and watch. “This year, we received as many as 20 films about someone who lost their best friend or a family member to suicide. It was an overwhelming theme throughout the submissions,” says John. “We received many self-reflective films. It’s an honest reflection of what kids are thinking at the moment. Every year we see a different trend. And our judges love watching these films.”

From left: Jack Nordstrom and Will Nordstrom, Richard Chew, Mort Nathan, and Priscila Nedd-Friendly and David Friendly,

“This competition is significant because we want to increase local teen participation and attendance. The 2023 slate of films is the best yet!”

—John Nordstrom

Judging this year’s very competitive field for the SVJR Hot Shot winner, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place awards include Will and Jack Nordstrom and Academy Award-winning editor Richard Chew, the editor for Star Wars, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Risky Business, and The Conversation. Also judging is Emmy-and Golden Globe-winning television producer and writer Mort Nathan of The Golden Girls and the feature film Kingpin. And the competition’s third judging team will be Priscilla Nedd-Friendly, and David Friendly, the Oscar-nominated editor, and producer responsible for Little Miss Sunshine, Pretty Woman, American Pie, We Are Marshall, The Proposal, and many more.

Johnny Sequoyah will host this year’s event at The Argyros Performing Arts Center and present the awards for Hot Shot, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place as an eighth-generation Idahoan raised between the mountains, Los Angeles, and New York City. Johnny began acting at the age of six. Her credits range from the feature film Among Ravens, produced by SVFF’s Teddy Grennan, to leading her own television show Believe, created by Alfonso Cauron and J.J. Abrams, to the record-breaking cult classic revival Dexter: New Blood on Showtime, and starring in Undercut, a festival darling that premiered across 19 festivals.

“As soon as I could talk, I wanted to act,” says Johnny. “I am fortunate that my parents are storytellers. I follow in their footsteps by producing and writing for my projects, so I am excited about the SVJR. As a fellow young artist, I am very grateful to SVFF because there are spaces to celebrate with each other and work together. It’s encouraging to tell young artists what they can achieve. Our stories need to be told and heard, and there are spaces where we can fit in and find each other and community.”

She adds, “It’s hard to be passionate about storytelling. There’s a great deal of competition, but it’s a matter of perseverance, consistency, and reminding yourself that you can do it. This program provides a community of people on the same path as you.”

Johnny resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to act while venturing into producing and creating her own stories, striving to find ways to collaborate with other young artists.

The Sun Valley Junior Film Competition is made possible by the Nordstrom Family and a generous annual gift from the Steen Family Foundation. 

ANA’S PICKS

SVFF Film Programmer Ana Souza shares 2023 highlights

By Sabina Dana Plasse

Ana Souza shares her curating talents for 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF). For the last four years, Ana’s input has taken the festival’s programming to new heights. Assisting her in every aspect is Programming Manager Bennett Krishock, who makes sure SVFF audiences have the ultimate screening experience.

Ana’s knack for finding films to fit an audience, event, and festival is honed with each year of working on film festival program teams, which includes being a staff member of the Sundance Film Festival. Her uncanny ability to pair films and people is a gift to SVFF, along with her love

of independent film and the artists and the stories behind them. Her deep knowledge and eloquent descriptions make for a one-of-a-kind experience.

For 2023, Ana’s chosen highlights are a well-rounded list of films, which include SVFF alums, projects that have come to completion, and movies that are must-see, even beyond the Festival. “This year’s films support many filmmakers who have been part of SVFF in the past, but more importantly, it shows the support for producers and directors who are moving forward in their careers and the projects they choose to uplift themselves,” says Ana.

Fancy Dance

The opening film for the 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival, Fancy Dance, directed by Erica Tremblay and produced by Deidre Backs, Erica Tremblay, Heather Rae, Tommy Oliver, and Nina Yang Bongiovi, will receive the Variety Creative Impact in Producing Award at SVFF 2023. In addition, Erica and Fancy Dance writer Miciana Alise are part of SVFF’s 2203 Screenwriters Lab.

“It is a discovery film,” says Ana. “Erica Tremblay is an incredible talent for a first-time feature and a star performance by a character we have not seen before. It’s a rare and beautiful performance, and the magic in this film is in writing by Erica and Miciana. Fancy Dance will reward the audience. It’s an important story. And producer Heather Rae, a part of SVFF since it started, is excited to bring this film to the Festival as well as Nina Yang Bongiovi, who is this year’s Variety Creative Impact Award recipient. Both women work on amazing films, they are real powerhouse producers alongside a strong team that includes Erica herself, Tommy Oliver, and Deidre Backs.”

Fancy Dance is a film that brings to light an actual situation in dramatic form. Following her sister’s disappearance, a Native American hustler kidnaps her niece from the child’s white grandparents and sets out for the state powwow in hopes of keeping what is left of their family intact. The cast includes Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olsen, Ryan Begay, Shea Wingham, Crystle Lightning, Audrey Wasilewski, Tamara Podemski, and Patrice Fisher. Ana adds,“Lily Gladstone gives a star performance by a character we have not seen before.”

Midday Black Midnight Blue

Ian (Chris Stack) lives alone in a house on the edge of Puget Sound, wrestling with long-held grief and shame over the loss of Liv (Samantha Soule), a woman he loved dearly who died nearly two decades prior. As he moves through the world he creates with visions and fantasies of their life together. Yet, he drifts further and further from the present. Liv’s surviving sister Beth (Emmy Award winner Merritt Wever), a woman with ghosts of her own, is the only one to see how far Ian has slipped from reality. Their chance run-in sparks a spiral, ultimately forcing Ian to choose between losing himself completely or journeying toward healing.

“Midday Black Midnight Blue is such a beautiful film,” says Ana. “I feel these filmmakers made something that is universal. It is atmospheric, and it feels like a poem was created in fusing a surreal world. The sound is also a huge part of this film, and watching it on the big screen will be a special experience.” Ana adds that it is exciting that a theater audience will be sitting down to watch Midday Black Midnight Blue as it is meant to be.

This cinematic poem is about love, loss, and healing, a portrait of man grappling with shifting memories of a woman he once loved. His existence is turning ever darker. He must let her go before his imagined life swallows him whole. Writers, directors, and producers Samantha Soule, Daniel Talbott, and Lovell Holder were runners-up for the SVFF Ford Initiative in 2021. The cast includes Chris Stack, Samantha Soule, Will Pullen, Addie Johnson Talbott, McCaleb Burnett, Shane McRae, Dale Soules, and Merritt Wever.

Aliens Abducted My Parents, and Now I Kinda Feel Left Out

Itsy Levan is devastated by her parent’s decision to leave the city and buy a fixer-upper in the middle of nowhere. Her life seems over until she meets her space-obsessed neighbor Calvin Kipler. Calvin has spent most of his life awaiting the subsequent arrival of Jesper’s Comet—partly because he is obsessed with astronomy, but mainly because the last time it came, Aliens Abducted My Parents. This year he will be ready for its return to finally get them back. Itsy sees this as a chance to help her get into an NYC journalism program and decides to help him, however crazy his plan seems. They discover much more than what is on the other end of the comet’s tail—directed by Jake Van Wagoner and starring Emma Tremblay, Jacob Buster, Will Forte, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kenneth Cummins, and Matt Biedel.

“This is a rare film,” says Ana. “It plays to kids and adults as a charming, fun, and heartfelt film. It’s about finding belonging and feeling seen.”

Dreamin’ Wild

“Dreamin’ Wild is a musical biography with beautiful music,” says Ana. “It’s about the story of how Donnie and Joe Emerson blew up. It translates to independent filmmaking in many ways, especially in terms of the struggle between mainstream success and retaining an independent voice.”

What if a childhood dream suddenly came true—but 30 years later? That’s what happened to singer/songwriter Donnie Emerson. His vision of success suddenly—and unexpectedly—came true, but only as he approached 50 years old. And while it brought hopes of second chances, it also brought up ghosts of the past, and long-buried emotions as Donnie, his brother Joe, and their entire family came to terms with their newly found fame. Dreamin’ Wild is an incredible story of love, hope, family, guilt, and responsibility.

Produced by Jim Burke, Bill Pohlad, Kim Roth, Karl Spoerri, and Viviana Vezzani, the film stars Casey, Affleck, Zooey Deschanel, Walton Goggins, Noah Jupe, Beau Bridges, and Chris Messina. Jim Burke is a long-time SVFF supporter who has been instrumental in bringing independent cinema to Sun Valley.

Surrounded

The closing night film for SVFF, Surrounded, is directed by Anthony Mandler. About five years after the Civil War, former Buffalo Soldier Moses “Mo” Washington travels west to claim a gold mine bequeathed by her late enslaved father. It is a mean, dangerous world for an unaccompanied Black woman, so Mo travels into the deep frontier disguised as a man. After her stagecoach is ambushed, Mo is tasked with holding a dangerous outlaw captive and must survive the day when the bandit’s gang tries to free him. The film stars Letitia Wright, Jamie Bell, Jeffrey Donovan, Brett Gelman, and Michael K. Williams.

“This is a fascinating film from producer Jason Berman, who is also an SVFF alum,” says Ana. “It’s Anthony Mandler’s second feature, and it’s a very accomplished western, which is done very well. It’s a classic story with a twist and a compelling performance by Letitia Wright. It is a good fit for the SVFF audience.”

Documentary

Documentary films have become front and center as a source to inform and understand subjects important to viewing audiences. “In the last couple of years, documentary films have been advantageous,” says Ana. “Documentaries are crossing over to a much wider audience. They are being sought out. It’s been said it’s the ‘Golden Age of Documentaries.’”

King Coal

Making its Idaho premiere, King Coal, written and directed by Elaine McMillion Sheldon, pushes boundaries with form and storytelling. “It’s playing with the idea of what a documentary film might be in a hybrid form,” says Ana. “Elaine Sheldon is from the community she portrays—she is a coal miner’s daughter. She’s immersed in this world and exploring it from all different aspects. She created a visual motif, and it’s wonderful and astonishing, tying together the past, present, and future. It’s like a poem and how a community is defined by coal. It’s boundary-breaking, creative, and risk-taking.”

Central Appalachia is a place of mountains and myth. Director Elaine McMillion Sheldon knows this well, and calls those mountains home. Coal has had a profound influence on this community’s identity. Still, Sheldon

dares to consider what future stories might look like out of the shadow of coal now that relationships with coal are changing. She takes us on a fascinating cinematic journey through Appalachia’s past, present, and future.

Sheldon’s distinct vision remixes present-day moments of life in a coal-mining town with archival footage and atmospheric invocations of the land to alchemize something new—a rare, nuanced depiction of this community. A young girl learning the story of coal anchors the journey while Sheldon’s poetic voiceover guides us through the experience. A definitive score differentiates the reality of coal from a more imaginative world. The hybrid approach allows Sheldon to explore the act of storytelling itself and is a magical reclamation of the power of stories to shape how a region sees itself. The end of one story welcomes the beginning of another.

SVFF Short Film Blocks

Not to be overlooked and growing in popularity at all film festivals recently, short films are a segment of independent film, often leading to much bigger projects and careers. SVFF has several filmmakers returning with features and screening shorts. This year’s SVFF Shorts programs exemplify the fantastic ability to tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end in only minutes with a small group of creatives and often on a low budget. A short can be a big film.

“Laura Moss shorts have shown at SVFF before, and for 2023. Laura is back with Birth/Rebirth,” says Bennett. “It’s so exciting to see the potential in shorts and then come back to a career. So many alums return to submit their feature film work after screening shorts at the Sun Valley Film Festival.”

For 2023 there will be an Idaho Shorts block of films made by Idaho filmmakers, a Midnight Shorts block, and a Shorts l and Shorts ll. 

For more information on all SVFF 2023 films, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org/films/.

SVFF AWARDS BASH

A night to celebrate. A night to commemorate. A night to remember.

by Elizabeth Westwood

In all its glory, the Sun Valley Film Festival Awards Bash is one of the most anticipated nights of the festival. Attendees forecast awards announcements. Winning filmmakers receive the coveted SVFF Belt Buckle. And, of course, all await the performance of the headlining band. But it isn’t just a party—or even an awards ceremony. Instead, it’s an equal opportunity for special guests, filmmakers, and festival-goers to share a night of fun, get rowdy, and bask in the company of others and their successes.

As the culmination of the week’s events, more than ten filmmakers will receive awards, such as Best Documentary and Feature, SVFF Shorty—the best short film, Gem State— granted to the best film made in Idaho, and One in a Million Documentary and Feature—each given to a film made for under a million dollars.

“It’s truly one of the most enchanting nights of the Festival. Seeing the filmmakers’ graciousness and the attendees’ excitement and support is indescribable. And having everyone

together to celebrate the Festival is just so special,” says SVFF Executive Director Teddy Grennan.

The band takes the stage after the awards are over and everyone has thanked their moms. Breaking out of the San Diego scene and headlining this year’s Awards Bash is Sonoblast’s Blair Gun, who will deliver one of the first and soon-to-be-many performances featuring songs from their new and debut album, Blaspheme Queen, which was released on March 3, 2023. The post-punk alt-rock group is made up of Joedin Morelock (vocals, guitar), Zach Cavor (guitar), Alland Mendivil (bass), and Jake Richter (drums). Conceived in a garage during the pandemic, the group of four 21-year-olds continues to prove that punk isn’t just “noise”; instead, it’s something to be heard. Blair Gun brings the energy—it’s palpable and fits the vibes of this infamous night like a guitar in its case.

The group has never been to Sun Valley, but all the members share a love of films, so they look forward to checking out the festival and showing us what they can do. When asked what the next steps are with their SoCal tour ahead, Blair Gun says that they love having their tracks out on films and hope they might find the opportunity to do so at the Festival.

The SVFF Awards Bash takes the stage at Whiskeys on Main Street on Saturday, April 1, at 10pm. Festival, Insider, and Patron Passholders are welcome. You can prep for the party and listen to Blair Gun (Blasphemy Queen and singles) on Spotify and Apple Music. Grennan adds, “See you there with a shot of Tito’s on us.” 

PHOTO BY SVFF

GET TO KNOW BLAIR GUN— SVFF STYLE

Rom-Com or Thriller? Thriller. Joedin likes to be scared.

Skiing or Snowboarding? Majority rules—skiing!

Popcorn or Candy? Popcorn. For sure.

Favorite Actor or Actress? Tie between Brad Pitt and John Waters

PHOTO BY EDEN CVENGROS

PASS EXPERIENCES

PATRON PASS | $2,500

The ultimate VIP experience

Pass holders must arrive 30 minutes prior to screenings and events to take advantage of the priority access before all other entrants.

To purchase passes or tickets, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

INSIDER PASS | $1,000 Get the Inside Scoop

FESTIVAL PASS | $500

Your ticket to the heart and soul of the Festival

FILM PASS | $200

For the true film lover

STUDENT PASS | $75

Inspiring the next generation of filmmakers

PATRON PASS

Enjoy concierge access and ensure your Festival experience is top-notch. Enjoy SVFF like a VIP, with the highest level of access. Don’t miss a single film, event, Salon Talk at HQ, or cocktails at the Argyros Green Room. That’s right—this all-access pass is a guarantee that you won’t miss a thing. No need to reserve a table for dinner on Saturday, April 1! Your pass includes a seat at the Vision Dinner honoring Vision Award honoree Josh Brolin at the historic Roundhouse on Baldy. Plus, you receive special perks like our Festival jacket and gift bag, public recognition, and a $1,250 tax deduction.

INSIDER PASS

The Insider Pass will give you the ultimate experience to enjoy the weekend’s festivities. You’ll start the week with an exclusive Opening Party and finish strong with our Bloody Mary wrap party in addition to all films, panels, and parties in between. Of course, our bespoke spaces are open to Insiders, too! Pop over to HQ for a panel, a game of ping-pong, and to enjoy the company of filmmakers or sit back and relax in the Argyros Green Room before or after the screenings. Special bonus: Insiders will receive a premium gift bag.

FESTIVAL PASS

If you are looking for a film lover’s dream experience plus more, opt for the Festival Pass to add little extra sparkle to your weekend. In addition to enjoying Level Two access to all of the films, Coffee Talks, and panels at the heart of SVFF, this pass comes with invites to the electric Pioneer and Rising Star parties, as well as the Awards Bash headlined by indie punk band Blair Gun. When you’re not absorbed in our incredible film programming during the day, Festival Pass holders have access to our epic National Geographicsponsored HQ for drinks, events, and more!

FILM PASS

For Festival attendees wanting to stick to the ethos of our event, the Film Pass is for you. Film Pass holders have access to all screenings of our incredible films, including a diverse slate of documentaries, shorts, and theatrical features. These passes also give Level Three access to Coffee Talks with industry professionals, including this year’s Vision Award Honoree Josh Brolin.

STUDENT PASS

Honoring SVFF’s commitment to engaging young and aspiring film lovers, the Student Pass allows college and high school attendees to enjoy five festival films and attend the Sun Valley Junior Film Competition screening and meet & greet event. Additionally, this pass allows students to explore their love for film by gaining entry to the Screenwriters Lab and providing Level Three access to Coffee Talks.

PHOTO COURTESY CHELSEA/SHUTTERSTOCK

Dear friends and family of The Manor House,

I am honored to take over such a well-established staple of our community. The spirit of The Manor House plays an integral role for its brides — both local and otherwise — with a unique and memorable experience finding their dream dress in a place that has captured the hearts of so many. As a second-generation local business owner, I am honored to meet and connect with incredible families on their dream journeys.

My dream started when I met my husband in Sun Valley, and it was realized when I found my gown with the help of the previous owners. Now my dream continues as I take the keys to The Manor House. My guiding principle is maintaining the personal white-glove experience because it all starts with The Dress.

Every moment forward rests on the dress that makes the bride feel her best — from the florals to the venue. Everything falls into place. You have fallen in love with your fiancé. Now let us help you fall in love with the dress of your dreams.

I look forward to the future of The Manor House and hope to continue its legacy in Blaine County and beyond. My commitment to every future bride of The Manor House is to help fulfill the dream of any girl who graces the boutique. I could not imagine a better place to call home.”

With Love, Allison

Jadallah

PHOTO BY HALSEY PIERCE. MODEL STAV OHAYON

PHOTOS BY HALSEY PIERCE. MODELS LAUREL HOLLAND, HEATHER BALLAS, BAILEY IRELAND, MEGGIE ROSE, AND ALLISON JADALL.

The Manor House is a private luxury experience and every Bride has the entire store all to herself and her group.

We truly open our house to you and your loved ones.

520 E 4th Ave N, Unit 101 Ketchum, ID 83340

(208)-309-3962

themanorhousesv@gmail.com

It takes desire and ambition to forge a new path. There is a pioneering spirit that fuels us; it’s at the heart of what makes life so special here. It’s in the beauty of the pines, rivers and the lakes with mountain views, but it’s also something deeply authentic in the air. The drive to discover and explore is key to our sense of home.

That’s why we at Engel & Völkers want to join your dream home expedition. Whether you are a longtime local, or you are relocating here with a pole and a dream, our commitment to our clients remains the same in Sun Valley & around the world: delivering a bespoke real estate experience tailored to you.

Learn More at sunvalley.evrealestate.com

MIKE MURPHY JESSICA BLAKE SVEA GROVER TRAVIS JONES

REID SANBORN

DARLENE YOUNG KELSEY BATES

MIKE MEUCCI ANDI MEUCCI

GEORGE MAURTUA MIKE SCHIRF SPENCER CORDOVANO

CARTER ROWAND TRINI PULLEN

MARYLAND DOLL

KENT KREITLER

SHANNON DALEY

ALEX HANSEL JOHNATHAN GILMOUR

JASON ROTH

FRASER DONALD

GUIDING THE WAY FROM CONCEPT TO CLOSING

A PREMIER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REQUIRES EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST

Knowing the road ahead, creatively reacting to obstacles, and ultimately building something that is an asset to our community is our commitment. Across the globe, our team of real estate advisors and development specialists have ingrained themselves in their communities to provide unparalleled insight and expertise to investors, buyers, and sellers.

We pride ourselves on being the very best in Development Services.

NEW DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN KETCHUM

760 N WASHINGTON AVE #201 | KETCHUM, ID

$2,950,000 • 3 BED • 3 BATH • +/- 1,872 SQ.FT.

The latest offering and only available unit left of three new developments in the downtown core. The Ida Building is a quintessential Ketchum getaway, with all the entertainment, dining and nightlife of the city moments away.

Scheduled for completion in Spring of 2023, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom new build features a thoughtful mountaincontemporary design, amazing southern exposure with Baldy views, spacious one-car garage with additional covered parking, and direct elevator access to your home.

Learn more at reidsanborn.evrealestate.com

REID SANBORN | DRE# DB42683 | 208-720-8244

reid.sanborn@evrealestate.com

www.reidsanborn.evrealestate.com

/ reidsanborn

Situated in the prestigious Mount Tiburon enclave, this striking residence meticulously presents captivating contemporary architecture, an exceptional floor plan, extraordinary outdoor space, and spectacular Marin views.

Extensively and exquisitely renovated in 2019, its clean architectural lines, dramatic distinctive angles, and beautiful finishes are the design hallmarks of this stylishly sophisticated home. Boasting three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms in the main house, and a detached 4th bed/au pair with a full bathroom, this property can accommodate an array of lifestyle options. KEN

CLAM BAY OCEANFRONT ESTATE, FARM & VINEYARD ON PENDER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA

• 105-acre parcel with over a half mile of oceanfront, farm land and forest

• 5.5-acre vineyard, producing Pinot Noir, Siegerrebe and Ortega grapes

• 260-foot dock allows for the owner and guests to arrive by boat, yacht or seaplane

• Point House - a 7,000 sq ft architectural masterpiece - modern, organic, West Coast design

• Guest and staff accommodation include a farmhouse, barn, staff building, gym, guest suites and caretaker's house

• Property is accessible by ferry from Vancouver or Sidney, or 20 minutes via seaplane to Vancouver

• https://www.clambay.com/

Scott Piercy

scott.piercy@evrealestate.com

250-686-7789

James Leblanc

james.leblanc@evrealestate.com

250-812-7212

www.luxurybchomes.com

735 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1B1

106 SANDY LANE

This is an amazing 1920's frontier-style cabin with all the 2022 modern conveniences you would want. Just 15 minutes from the lifts and only minutes from natural hot springs. This sunny Warm Springs property is stunning! The bark siding and cedar shake roof make a great first impression. As you walk through the log truss entry, you are immediately drawn to the stunning 24’ x 24’ sunroom. The great room has a handstacked river rock fireplace and vaulted ceilings with south-facing windows. The incredible kitchen features a 7-foot island, a red Elmira stove, and an oak ice box. The main floor master has a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with a clawfoot tub. There is state-of-the-art radiant floor heat throughout, active and passive solar, and fire suppression systems. Other features include Alabama Heart Pine flooring, a heated garage, a twosided deck, and lots of storage. Showings will be by appointment only.

4 Bedrooms - 3.5 Bathrooms - 5,513 SQ FT

Offered at $3,900,000

104 TIMBER WAY

Iconic 47 mid valley estate parcel, minutes from downtown Ketchum/River Run. Forty acres of fabulous views, good winter sun, year around flowing water, pond, water fall, water rights, with end of the road gated privacy and no HOA. Approximately 20 acres of flat irrigated land, ready to build ground. Bermed for privacy, roo m for your equestrian facility, green houses, orientation works for a polo field, small aircraft landing strip, heliport, passive and active solar systems. Ski, hike, bike, fish, horseback trail riding, right from Your Own Private Idaho. Nothing like it available in our upper valley.

Offered at $7,000,000

SUN VALLEY - MORE THAN A RESORT

AN AGENT THAT WILL GUIDE YOU HOME

Your road to the perfect mountain home begins here! My 30+ years of owning and operating a CPA firm in both Texas and Idaho has provided me with excellent negotiation and customer service skills. Have you been thinking about selling your home? Call me today for a free home valuation and consultation. I will guide you to getting your home marketready! My track record of professionalism and excellent financial literacy makes me the agent to call.

MEET OUR TEAM OF REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS

DEBORAH SIEVERS

(208) 720-0782 deborah.sievers@coldwellbanker.com

ELLIE ELLIS

(208) 309-1242 ellie@ellieellis.com

JANINE BEAR

(208) 720-1254 janine@janinebear.com

JOSH FIELDS

(208) 720-4063 jeannie.kiel@gmail.com

JIM KUEHN

(208) 720-1212 jim@svmproperties.com

NED BURNS

(208) 309-1183 ned@nedburnsrealestate.com

RICK DIORIO

(208) 720-2899 rickinsunvalley@gmail.com

(208) 720-8681 josh@ fieldsdistinctiveproperties.com

DOUGLAS NIEDRICH

(208) 720-2088 doug@quickcamo.com

LISA TURNURE

(206) 919-6605 lisaturnure@coldwellbankersv.com

STEVE TREFALLER

(208) 720-8391 steve.trefaller@gmail.com

MIA L. CHERP

(208) 720-8113 miacherp.cbdp@gmail.com

MICHELLE HIXON

(208) 850-4708 michelle@darkskyrealty.com

DAWN SABO

(208) 274-4811 dawn.sabo@coldwellbanker.com

HEIDI HOGAN

(208) 720-5466 heidi.hogan@ coldwellbankersv.com

MATT CHRISTIAN

KERRY DURELS

(917) 751-9565 krdurels@gmail.com

JEANNIE KIEL (208) 720-7488 matt.christian@ coldwellbanker.com

SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR (SALES VOLUME & AGCI)

To the Agent based on the most SV and AGCI in each branch.

INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE

Top 5% of Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide

SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR (UNITS SOLD)

To the Agent based on the most Units Sold in each branch.

INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND SOCIETY

Top 10% of Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide

DISTINCTIVE ANGEL AWARD

To the Agent that gives of themselves the most and/or has the greatest impact on the community.

INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY

Top 16% of Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide.

INTERNATIONAL STERLING SOCIETY

Top 16% of Coldwell Banker Agents Worldwide.

125 Mountain Creek Drive, Warm Springs Ranch Residences, Ketchum

Enjoy the year-round convenience of living in one of Ketchum’s newest locations. Unique opportunity to own in the exciting new development of Warm Springs Ranch Residences. Enjoy the sounds of Warm Springs Creek while taking in the amazing views of the surrounding mountains. In-town convenience with the luxury of waterfront environment.

$2,750,000

STUART HOAG

208.720.3111

stuart@stuarthoag.com

300 N. Main Street, Ketchum

Your Mountain Home Awaits

Timeless, contemporary townhomes in the heart of Elkhorn.

Clean lines, open floor plans, and the warmth of timber and stone blend together to deliver the essence of elevated mountain living.

Sited on 4.5 acres, Sunshine is surrounded by a boundless backyard playground with convenient access to golf, rivers, trails, and mountains with close proximity to destination shopping, dining, and seasonal festivities in Ketchum and Sun Valley.

43 PREMIER TOWNHOMES WITH FLOOR PLAN OPTIONS RANGING FROM

1,543 to 3,389 sqft

2 to 5 Bedrooms

2 to 4.5 Bathrooms

1 or 2 Attached Private Garages

NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS.

In the heart of Old Hailey 416 N 1st

Avenue

This rare, spacious 3,994 sq. ft. gem covers two lush corner lots in Old Hailey.

Five large bedrooms, fully furnished, most with separate entrances and decks, and five-and-a-half baths. Generous, charming living and entertaining spaces, with French doors leading to a herring bone paver courtyard and outdoor kitchen, and spa. Next to restaurants, shops, and public transportation. Fantastic family home, multi-family home, Bed & Breakfast Inn, Airbnb Retreat or rooms for employees. Two-car garage, storage shed, and parking for six vehicles. Selling furnished. | $2,300,000

Call today to schedule a tour of this lovely property. MLS# 23-330284

LENORE CARROLL REALTOR®

Silvercreek Realty Group

(208) 720-0769 - cell

lenore@lenorecarroll.com

Website: lenorecarroll.com

SUMMER BALDWIN

A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SUN VALLEY SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Summer Baldwin has made a name for herself as one of the top-producing agents in Sun Valley. A second-generation Sun Valley area REALTOR ® with a steadfast work ethic and enthusiastic commitment to her clients, she has successfully closed nearly 200 transactions. A seasoned negotiator, with an authentic yet professional approach, Summer knows how to get the deal done.

Backed by her partnership with Sotheby’s International Realty, the Board of Regents with Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, and eight sister companies in key feeder markets including California, Colorado, Utah and Nevada, Summer offers her clients a real estate experience like no other.

Networks and relationships matter in today’s real estate market. As a fifth-generation native of the Sun Valley area, she has unparalleled local insight and connections, serving as a resource beyond the closing table.

Summer welcomes the opportunity to have a conversation about your Sun Valley real estate needs. Representing both Buyers and Sellers, she promptly responds to inquiries. 208.720.2071

summer.baldwin@sothebysrealty.com

summersunvalley.com

WARM SPRINGS RANCH RESIDENCES

REAL ESTATE

Easy access to town, biking, hiking, fishing and skiing and adjacent to the new Warm Springs Preserve. Mountain contemporary architecture by Carmen Finegan Architecture, Blincoe Architecture, M.O.D.E. LLC, open floor plans, interiors by The Picket Fence. Pricing from $4,995,000.

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF

, Sun Valley Standard is a boutique real estate firm specializing in luxury residential real estate sales and development. Sun Valley Standard is the culmination of over twenty years of experience and client relations in the Sun Valley market. A dream and vision of owner, Sonya Johnston, Sun Valley Standard is the first of its kind in Sun Valley and the preeminent choice for all of your real estate needs in the Wood River Valley and beyond.

Visit www.sunvalleystandard.com to learn more or call today to schedule a private tour: 208-721-0411.

Busterback Ranch

$10,995,000

12 BD | 13 BA | 11,708 SF

WORLD-CLASS, UNIQUE HORSE RANCH PROPERTY. A private, magnificent, 80-acre property where relaxed luxury and sophistication meet Western sensibility. Located in the Stanley Basin, just 40-minutes from world-famous Sun Valley, the ranch includes a stunning 5,700 square foot main house, 3 Ralph Lauren-inspired guest cabins, a 3 bedroom magager’s house, a barn, and numerous outbuildings. With the splendor of the Sawtooth Mountain Range and its magnificent sunrises and sunsets, abundant wildlife, and expansive, star-filled nights outside your front door, there is no better place to hang your hat and call home.

$21,850,000

An estate home that is unlike any other in the Valley. Setting itself apart not only by its beauty and simplicity, but also with its cutting edge technology and design. Brought to you by internationally renowned builder Osborne Construction, Equipped with state of art electronics, appliances, and fixtures, imparting a sense of grandeur while also easily livable, this 6 bedroom, 11 bathroom masterpiece is sure to exceed the expectations. Mainly single floor living, with an additional spa wing on the lower level off of the pool and in-ground spa. Two additional flex rooms provide opportunities for creativity and specificity, depending on the buyer’s preference. Everything about this home allows for seamless indoor-outdoor living, for grand entertaining or casually elegant gatherings.

Perfectly situated on 2.77 acres of exquisite river front property, this home sits amongst the finest estates in the Sun Valley Area. One is immediately drawn in by the compelling contemporary architecture and delighted by the feeling of quiet and privacy. Walking into the expansive living area, floor to ceiling windows look onto a view of the Big Wood River. The backyard faces east for enjoyable evening entertainment; it is rare that a riverfront home faces east, even though it is the most preferable direction. The chef’s kitchen, well appointed with top of the line appliances, opens to the breakfast nook and a cozy media area. The lower floor has ample space to fulfill all of your own imaginations and to create your perfect oasis.

THE LUXURY OF SUN VALLEY LIVING

THE LUXURY OF SUN VALLEY LIVING

Whether we’re fortunate enough to reside here, or visit as often as time allows, we know that life in Sun Valley is a luxury... infinite recreational opportunities, superb arts culture, a focus on healthy living, and a true sense of community.

GRAYDON & HEATHER BURNETT BURNETT PROPERTIES

Whether we’re fortunate enough to reside here, or visit as often as time allows, we know that life in Sun Valley is a luxury... infinite recreational opportunities, superb arts culture, a focus on healthy living, and a true sense of community.

It’s a luxury worth investing in.

It’s a luxury worth investing in.

Grady, Associate Broker / Partner • 208.720.0906

Heather, Agent • 208.721.0484

GRAYDON & HEATHER BURNETT BURNETT PROPERTIES

sunvalleyidahoproperties.com

GRAYDON & HEATHER BURNETT BURNETT PROPERTIES

Grady, Associate Broker / Partner • 208.720.0906

Heather, Agent • 208.721.0484

Grady, Associate Broker / Partner • 208.720.0906

Heather, Agent • 208.721.0484

sunvalleyidahoproperties.com

sunvalleyidahoproperties.com

Knob Hill Residence

Knob Hill Residence

Whether we’re fortunate enough to reside here, or visit as often as time know that life in Sun Valley is a luxury... infinite recreational opportunities, superb arts culture, a focus on healthy living, and a true sense of community. a luxury worth investing in.

THE NEXT LEVEL OF LUXURY

If luxury is a state of mind, WELCOME TO YOUR HOME STATE.

The ultimate Sun Valley property

• Two homes on 4.36 acres

• 11 bedrooms, 14 baths, 15,000+ square feet

• Main home features 6 spacious guest suites

• Massage room, heated pool, spa, gym

• Endless views, next to 16 acres of open space

• Five minutes from town

mar 23 needs fix

SUN VALLEY. LIFE. STYLE.

Introducing FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES, two thoughtfully designed contemporary style single family residences. Conveniently located in West Ketchum, just blocks from town and the Big Wood River.

Introducing FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES, two thoughtfully designed contemporary style single family residences. Conveniently located in West Ketchum, just blocks from town and the Big Wood River.

Separate and staggered placement allows for privacy and views on two levels, and the reverse floor plan takes advantage of views and light. An open floor plan on the upper level, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large deck off the kitchen, living and primary bedroom allows for a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.

Separate and staggered placement allows for privacy and views on two levels, and the reverse floor plan takes advantage of views and light. An open floor plan on the upper level, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large deck off the kitchen, living and primary bedroom allows for a seamless indoor/outdoor experience.

Reservations now available. $5,495,000 & $5,295,000 | ML S #22-330211 & 22-330213

Reservations now available. $5,495,000 & $5,295,000 | ML S #22-330211 & 22-330213

STACEY & MALEA

STACEY & MALEA

208.450.9131 / 208.721.1381

208.450.9131 / 208.721.1381

staceyandmalea@sunvalleybh.com

staceyandmalea@sunvalleybh.com

sunvalleybh.com

sunvalleybh.com

HIGH END MOUNTAIN LODGE

351 EAGLE’S WING DRIVE | KETCHUM | OFFERED AT $4,290,000

Located in the Creekside Subdivision, situated at the base of Warm Springs, nestled between the river and the Sawtooth National Forest. This home offers 3 BR, 5 bath, office, 2 fireplaces with views of the creek and mountains. The elevator gives convenience to 3 story living. Ski or fly fish from your home. Let this home be your basecamp for your Sun Valley Life.

MLS# 23-330343

MARGARET SUNDHOLM REALTOR

208.309.1407

margaretsunvalley@gmail.com

DAVID SUNDHOLM REALTOR

208.720.2742

davidsvlife@gmail.com

Silvercreek Living - 31 E McKercher Blvd, Hailey, ID

Priced far below replacement cost, this is an excellent opportunity to reposition this quality asset. Completed in 2017, Silvercreek Senior Living has been meticulously maintained. The complex consists of two 16-bedroom buildings with extensive & well-appointed common areas, including a commercial kitchen in each building, plus an exercise studio and barbershop in Building A and a large gathering/game room in Building B. The property, including all furniture, fixtures, & equipment, is offered for sale, unencumbered without long term leases or management / operating contracts. Call us for more information!

US ALPINE SKI TEAM RIPS INTO TOWN

The National Championship races take place on Baldy

by Raine Kidder

Sun Valley’s contributions to the sport of skiing are well-ensconced into American lore. They include the first chairlift in the world, the first destination ski resort in North America, and the first alpine ski racing competitions in the United States, along with the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood crowd. And the legend will continue this April when the US Alpine Ski Team comes to town for the National Championship races.

Sun Valley and Ketchum have a rich history of pioneering alpine skiing competition in the country, which began in the 1930s. The area is known for its multi-faceted ski culture, starting with the visionary feats of Averell Harriman and the countless personalities he sought out, who had to help him achieve his vision of creating a world-class skiing destination and establishing it as such. The history also includes a radical, avant-garde filmmaker and self-proclaimed ski bum Warren Miller. Miller produced numerous films, books, and magazine articles and propelled the downhill skiing lifestyle into the minds and hearts of countless people. (For a glimpse or a deep

Cowdy Downard

dive into our valley’s vibrant ski racing history, check out the Regional History Museum and The Community Library in Ketchum for endless resources).

A lot has changed since those heady early days. However, the sheer magnitude of athleticism involved in alpine ski racing remains—using gravity, and an immense amount of skill, and nerves of steel to propel down the face of a mountain at top speeds escalating to a range of 75 to 95 mph while maintaining control and contact with the run. We will experience the excitement and awe of these elite athletes up close this April when Sun Valley hosts the US Alpine Ski Racing National Championships on Bald Mountain, April 2-5, 2023, welcoming the best skiers in the United States to our slopes once again. The community will be able to witness the best racers in Super G, Giant Slalom, and Slalom races. Local US Alpine Ski Team racers Ryder Sarchett, Jack Smith, and Dasha Romanov will also compete.

Everyone is welcome to come out and watch the races on Baldy and the other events over the weekend. The opening ceremony will be held in the Ketchum Town Square after the Super G race on Sunday, April 2, with music and food along with the awards ceremony for the Super G. Award events for all other races, will be held at Warm Springs Village an après-ski vibe, including music. Check out Sun Valley’s Event Page for information on the full schedule of races, including race event times, music, and other details.

Sun Valley and Bald Mountain, in the view of alpine ski racing competitors, are distinguished among other venues on the race circuit. Bald Mountain is a well-known favorite among athletes and the mountain is unique in that it is the only course on the competition circuit that has a continuous pitch, which is both ideal and challenging in terms of speed and skill. And the competitors love to come here because the community has a reputation for being welcoming and supportive.

“This is an incredible honor for Sun Valley to be chosen to hold such an event this year and next year.”

—Jenna Vagias

Tanner Farrow

“Locals are very knowledgeable and appreciative of this level of competition in alpine racing, and that vibe has an effect on the racers’ experience,” says Wally Rothgeb, former US Ski Team member and Sun Valley Race Director. “There is a prestige and significance in competing here.”

For the athletes competing at this level, in these events, winners have been crowned US champions. There is an excellent distinction in that, for other competitors, it is an opportunity to improve their point profile and their standing in the sport. For local racers coming to race on their home turf, the support of a home crowd and knowledge of the mountain can springboard their performances in significant ways.

The last time the US Alpine Ski Team held their national championship races here was in 2018. “This is an incredible honor for Sun Valley to be chosen to hold such an event this year and next year. It is a credit to the hardworking staff and a real feather in the community’s cap,” says Sun Valley Resort Communications Manager Jenna Vagias.

Since Averell Harriman introduced skiing competitions (with downhill and slalom ski races), Sun Valley has been one of the most prestigious racing venues in the world. Many alpine ski racers consider it a premier stop on the race circuit. The alpine ski racing culture has been embedded in the modern zeitgeist of our valley for almost a century. The camaraderie and incredible performances by the athletes, supported by our enthusiastic, welcoming community, are sure to make for a lively event. With the longer and warmer (hopefully) days to beckon us all out of our hibernation, this legacy of nearly 90 years continues. 

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation (SVSEF) is seeking volunteers to support the event between March 31 and April 5 across a wide spectrum of positions.

Learn more about the US Alpine Ski Racing National Championships on Bald Mountain, April 2-5, at sunvalley.com.

PART OF A LONG HISTORY

Erin Zell and Don Shepler say farewell to Galena Lodge

by Martha Williams

Don bars. Mountain bike clinics. Loaner dogs. Full moon dinners, yurts, weddings, kids’ camps, and more.

All this and a rustic day lodge are tucked into the elbow of Highway 75, beneath the Boulder Mountains and Galena Pass, where hundreds venture each day in the summer and winter months to shred the trails, savor delicious meals, and spend time with friends and family.

Since becoming a community-owned site in 1994, owned by the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD), Galena Lodge has seen a handful of operators at its helm. And in the 115 years before that, this land, in what is now the Sawtooth National Forest, saw a mining town come and go, leaving a ghost town in its place. Back then Charles and Pearl Barber, as new owners, ran the Galena Store outpost. They brought a new purpose and existence with new construction using historical parts and developing a winter trail system along old mining and logging roads.

Left: Erin Zell and Don Shepler

Each set of Galena Lodge operators has left an imprint on the historic site and the community, none less so than Erin Zell and Don Shepler, who will hand off the reins this summer to new managers. The pair took over the Galena concessionaire contract with the BCRD in the spring of 2006 and have spent 17 years guiding the lodge’s journey since.

Zell and Shepler moved to the Wood River Valley in 2000 from Oregon. They held various restaurant industry jobs before landing at CK’s Real Food in Hailey when it opened in 2002. Shepler was a chef for the new restaurant, while Zell worked as a server.

One day, in the Idaho Mountain Express classifieds, they saw an ad looking for new managers at the day lodge 23 miles north of Ketchum. They knew Carlin Thompson and Charles (Chas) Savage, who had overseen the lodge’s ski rentals and restaurant for the last half-decade, during its final years of being entirely off-grid and powered by a diesel generator, and picked their brains about the job.

“It started as a joke,” says Zell, that morphed into a “maybe we should” idea. Looking for a more significant role in

their work and the community, they applied and were hired by the BCRD to take over from Chas and Carlin.

“It was exactly what we were looking for,” says Zell. “And we were what they were looking for.”

As it turned out, 2006 was an exciting time at Galena. The BCRD’s vision for and energy around the lodge was changing as improvements and upgrades were made. A new era was beginning.

Up to that point, Galena had primarily been a winter destination, offering miles of pristine groomed cross-country trails, rentals, lessons, and food.

“The trails were perfect when we got here,” says Zell. “They had already mastered that.” Though the snowshoe trail system would grow under her and Shepler’s management.

The restaurant was also open in the summers but served fewer than 50 lunches daily to motorists, road bikers, and the occasional hikers. So, Zell and Shepler began working to increase summer business: from special events and yurt offerings to more weddings and kids’ camps.

The biggest boom to summer came in 2014 as the BCRD began a three-year project building out 49 miles of new trails around the lodge. As a result, Galena instantaneously became a summer destination, on par with its reputation for winter. Mountain biking also grew in popularity, and Galena’s bike shop space and staff grew in response. Soon, the business acquired a permit to guide the growing number of mountain bikers and offer summer clinics.

Despite the endless recreational opportunities, people still come up at all times of year to enjoy the scenery or a scrumptious lunch, says Zell, echoing how special this place is for all who encounter Galena. The humble pair deemphasized themselves, their dedicated hours, and years to Galena Lodge.

“It’s about the community,” says Zell, acknowledging their long history and the community that supports the lodge’s operations. “It’s incredible the stories that come from up here,” she adds. “It’s what people do to be here.”

Shepler and Zell will be around through the end of the season, which closes on April 2 with the annual Ride Stride Glide event and a farewell party for the pair. They’ve been gradually handing the reins over to Kyle Oldemeyer and Chelan Pauly Oldemeyer since 2020, who will formally take over the lodge this summer.

Then what? “We’ll take the gap year we never got,” says Zell. They have plans to travel, spend time with family, and go backpacking in the Sawtooths, but she says mostly, “we want to be here for the summer and enjoy things we haven’t gotten to enjoy” while working.

It’s a dream come true: a year-long staycation, well deserved after seventeen years operating Galena Lodge—which the pair knows they’ll miss. Even the little things, says Zell, that at the moment you tell yourself you won’t miss, like refilling ketchup dispensers in the restaurant or perfecting the minor details of summer camps, weddings, and brunches.

“We will miss this place tremendously,” she says, thinking of the friends that have become family, all the winter and summer days, open to close, spent living and working together in the middle of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

“It’s legacy,” Zell says, that she and Shepler are proud to have been part of for many years. 

Galena Lodge

15187 State HWY 75 | Ketchum 208.726.4010 info@galenalodge.com galenalodge.com

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Ride, Stride, Guide

The final day of the winter season. 8am Open Daily | 9am-5pm Lunch | 11am-3:30pm

“It’s about the community … It’s what people do to be here.”

—Erin Zell

COZY WITH COULOIRS

Spring Mountaineering in the Sawtooths

by Lori Williams

The emergence of spring is the best time to get up close and personal with the serrated granite monoliths known as the Sawtooth Mountains for some of the best ski mountaineering terrain in the world. And you don’t have to be a huge mountain extremist to do it.

For 38 years, Sawtooth Mountain Guides (SMG), headquartered in Stanley, has been expertly guiding the adventurous in backcountry skiing and avalanche education, climbing, and hiking. The Sawtooths and surrounding ranges have a variety of lines and slopes, exposures, and pitches to choose from,

covering a range of abilities and elevations. Best known for a high concentration of couloirs, the Sawtooth Mountains include chutes ranging from short and easy to long and steep, all tucked between spires and pinnacles. There are also easily accessible classic entry-level couloirs providing an excellent challenge for novice ski mountaineers. So, whether you are a budding ski mountaineer looking to stray into steeper, more challenging terrain or a steep-hardened skier looking to follow an extensive line, SMG guides have you covered with their winning combination of talent, training, and experience from around the globe. The company, owned and operated by Wood

River Valley’s Erik Leidecker since 2003—now jointly run with Niels Meyer—is the only guide service in Idaho to be accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association. Booking fully guided hut skiing adventures is best in order to maximize your time and minimize planning. SMG guides are intimately familiar with the terrain, the best of which is right outside the door of their Williams Peak Hut. It is a five-mile ski into the house with a vertical gain of 1,600 feet, following a summer hiking trail that boasts sweeping views of the Sawtooth Range. In 1988, SMG

“Depending upon snow conditions, we stay busy skiing through the first week or two in May.”

—Erik Leidecker

founder, Kirk Bachman, handcrafted and installed the yurts at 8,000 feet on the flanks of Williams Peak in the northern Sawtooth Range, making them legendary as some of the first used in North America for backcountry ski shelters. The location offers some of the best hut-accessed ski terrain anywhere—powder glades, alpine bowls, and extreme couloirs.

“Our guided trips that focus on ski mountaineering and couloir skiing typically happen in the spring when, generally speaking, the snowpack can be more stable,” explains Leidecker. “Traditionally, that’s when ski mountaineering

objectives are in good condition.” Two Ski Mountaineering Camps happen in April at the Williams Peak Hut. These four-day programs include two days of skills and instruction and two days of applying those skills in the terrain.

Spring provides the perfect environment to learn essential skills through these camps, such as steep snow travel, belaying, and rappelling. First, anchor building, then applying them on technical tours, classic peak ascents/descents, or aesthetic rock-lined couloirs. SMG accommodates a variety of skill levels, from entry-level

ski mountaineering routes to technical steep skiing objectives—and as high as you want. Thompson Peak, at 10,751 feet in elevation is right next to the yurt, though it is a rarity to ski off the usually rocky and windswept summit, according to Leidecker. “The highest peak in the area where it’s common to ski off the top is Williams Peak at 10,635 feet,” he says. “We also guide in the Lost River Range, where our state’s highest peak, Mt. Borah, is.”

Inside the hut is a snug and inviting atmosphere for creature comforts, a warm woodstove, a kitchen, cooking supplies, and bunk beds with stocked sleeping bags. SMG supplies delicious and hearty meals and porters the food to the hut to keep your packs light. Evenings are for swapping tales of the day over a hearty dinner, followed by a soothing sauna. It is the most comfortable you can get cozying up to couloirs.

“Depending upon snow conditions, we stay busy skiing through the first week or two in May,” says Leidecker. In addition to using the Williams Peak Hut for their own guided groups, SMG also rents to non-guided groups for private experiences. As mountaineering adventures have gained popularity over the years, bookings for the camps and use of the Williams Peak Hut happen further and further in advance, now over a year out, with spring 2023 completely sold out. Says Leidecker, “It is best to secure reservations up to a year in advance for yurt stays for unguided trips and at least six months ahead for the skills camps and guided programs. Yet, cancellations certainly happen, so it is best to check our social media accounts for those. They can get snagged quickly.” 

sawtoothguides.com

A Sawooth Mountain Guide prepares for a couloir descent.

“Our guided trips that focus on ski mountaineering and couloir skiing typically happen in the spring when, generally speaking, the snowpack can be more stable.”

—Erik Leidecker

Photo by Heidi Long Longviews Studio

STYLE DIAL

SVPN MAGAZINE’S STYLE DIAL PRESENTS PREMIERE SUN VALLEY INTERIOR DESIGNERS LATHAM INTERIORS AND JENNIFER HOEY INTERIOR DESIGN. Each jump into fresh spring looks and ideas with their recently finished home spaces for SVPN’s 2023 March/April/May edition. Latham Interiors’ latest interior design project, a redesign for a spec home construction, is beaming with light and air. And Jennifer Hoey Interior Design shares a room with rustic and reclaimed designs with a beloved fringe ottoman, adding excitement and western appeal.

WESTERN ELEGANCE

“We love to strike a balance of rustic and refined elements within our clients’ homes,” says Jennifer Hoey Smith of Jennifer Hoey Interior Design. “In this space, we incorporated reclaimed barn wood cabinetry details, cozy linen, luxe lighting, and a few pops of color. Leather fringe accents are a fun complement to a mountain home, as seen on the pillows in this living room and one of our favorite ottomans.”

Jennifer Hoey Interior Design

300 North Main Street #202 | Ketchum 208.726.1561 jenniferhoey.com

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

“Over the course of two years, our team transformed this spec home into a thoughtfully-designed custom residence for our clients,” says Sarah Latham of Latham Interiors.

“We chose enduring materials juxtaposed with clean lines and organic silhouettes for an earthy, warm take on the elevated style. Plaster walls, arched doorways, vintage elements, and textural tile selections add depth, interest, and timeless quality to this new construction home.”

Latham Interiors

500 Washington Avenue | Ketchum 208.928.6366

lathaminteriors.com

at Home Desig n ers

“I love having the opportunity to be the client. In designing my own home, I look for products I have wanted to use but haven’t or a look that is different than what I create for my clients. I try not to think too hard about it. I’ve learned that even if I think this is my last house, it’s probably not, so I may as well design for what I crave now.”

CENTER’s Approach

TOWARD EATING

Food is the center of health

The current gold standard of success may be simply being healthy, energetic, and leading a purposeful passionate life. We’re seeing a lot of fatigue, immune issues, and generally lackluster spirits dragging around. This is an opportunity to use the impact of the last few years to create empowered thought and action through personal health and vibrancy. There is so much life to live, so much connection to create, and so much inspiration to spread, and to achieve that we need to have people feeling vibrant, healthy, and empowered.

The struggle is intense right now between the host of postpandemic issues including tension, division, depression, anxiety, poor health, and pandemic-associated side effects of other kinds. Despite this, we have the power to upgrade our health on a daily basis and one of the most powerful ways to do that is something we do all day, every day, and requires conscious, health-promoting food choices. The reality is that this is simpler than we make it out to be, and 80% of the guidelines apply inclusively to everyone. The other 20% can be personal and individualized.

Food is a way of promoting health on a daily basis. Taking supplements, doing treatments, yoga, IVs, hyperbaric, meditation, and retreats are all great, but they’re secondary. They’re expensive, and they would all work better if we supported ourselves with healthy, fresh, whole foods.

We can’t get around the fact that eating a nutritious, wholefood, high-quality diet will accelerate our health goals and allow us to empower ourselves to achieve our health goals on a daily basis. And yet sometimes this is the last thing people want to do. Sometimes we have to feel good and be supported to mentally and emotionally understand that we have to care about ourselves enough to want to feel good, to look good, and to want to increase our quality of life. This is why we offer the GLOW cleanses, so that people can get a glimpse of how well they sleep, how amazing their digestion feels, how mentally clear they feel, how inspired, and how happy they feel in five days on a high-energy, plant-based diet that is simple, nutritious, and delicious. Generally, people are poisoning themselves daily with food-like substances. Remove that, and amazingness happens.

Food that leads to feelings of well-being, clarity, satiety, and energy is the food we want to emphasize. I find that whole, fresh, local foods are way more filling and vibrant than processed food, glutens, grains, sweets, etc. And I personally don’t understand the division around food. We all can make our own choices and mind our own business about it. For example, for me, I love the plant-based diet. I feel amazing every day on this diet, it gives me energy, the food is colorful and fresh, tastes amazing, and is filled with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and vibrancy. I stay away from processed and cooked foods in general, as they make me feel tired. Processed

foods make me generally feel sick. I don’t like eating meat, and I never liked eating animals from a young age, so I don’t eat them. It was something I was sensitive to as a young child. And I love eating that way, and that’s why I opened GLOW, to share that love of healthy food.

Meat eating is the choice for others, and that’s what makes them feel good, but the general trend is to minimize animalbased proteins. My son, raised on a plant-based diet, recently wanted to try some meat, so we bought very high-quality nutrient-dense meats from regenerative agriculture farms and wild Alaskan salmon, so he could have high-quality choices. But for meat-or plant-based diets, the emphasis should be on the quality of food. My son predominantly eats the same as he’s always eaten, with a little meat added in. There’s no problem, no division created. The point is feeling good and

“increasing fresh, plantbased foods grown in well-mineralized soil is the key to cancer prevention, tissue mineralization, heart health, digestive health, consciousness, mental/ emotional health, and health on all levels.”

—Molly Brown

finding joy in food. The emphasis is on personal choice, freedom, and finding what makes you feel best.

The bottom line that we all agree on is that increasing fresh, plant-based foods grown in well-mineralized soil is the key to cancer prevention, tissue mineralization, heart health, digestive health, consciousness, mental/emotional health, and health on all levels. Other simple things we all agree on: Drinking two liters of water per day, sleeping between the hours of 10pm-6am, adding in superfoods, and keeping it simple. Knowing your farmers. Having a resilient community. Visit GLOW for a visual delight of colorful organic foods, or visit an organic, local farm and see the richness of the soil, the fragrance of the fruits and vegetables, and the land teeming with life. I promise you that eating food can be way simpler, way more inspiring and health-promoting than we make it out to be. Food is a way of creating health and inspiration on a daily basis. 

Dr. Molly Brown, Ph.D., D.N.M., owns CENTER health & performance and GLOW, her plant-based organic café, in Ketchum, Idaho. Specializing in sleep, endocrine issues, autoimmune, anxiety, depression, detoxification, and pain and sports injury through many different modalities including QNRT, PEMF, AMIT method, Neurotherapy, and REAMS metabolic testing, Molly passionately holds space for limitless healing. glowsunvalley.com | centerhealthsv.com

IMPROVING OUR HEALTH CARE

It takes a community

by Joy Prudek, Public Relations Manager, St. Luke’s Wood River

St. Luke’s Health System’s mission is “to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve.” St. Luke’s has two main strategies to address this goal: population health and community health. Population health aims at improving the health of a defined segment of patients and seeks to provide them with the tools to manage and improve their health and well-being. This population segment generally accounts for a large percentage of the high cost of health care.

Community health focuses systemically on addressing the array of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors, or “determinants of health,” that positively or negatively influence the health of an entire community. Determinants of health typically fall under several broad categories, including biology and genetics, health services, environment, social and economic factors, public policy, and individual behavior. Given that those determinants of health reach far beyond the boundaries of a health system, St. Luke’s works strategically and in partnership with many others to achieve community health objectives. St. Luke’s role will vary depending on the community being served, the nature of the initiative, and the partners’ expertise.

One of the ways St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) works to address these determinants is via its Center for Community Health (CCH), located in the Hailey Clinic. The St. Luke’s Center for Community Health serves the community through bilingual, comprehensive, and coordinated health and wellness prevention services, including health promotion and education, health screenings, information, and referral to local and regional health and social services, access to insurance and health care, emergency financial assistance, support groups, parent and family education, and community action.

ASSISTANCE

Individuals with limited or no resources seek assistance in a variety of ways:

 Financial assistance for medical care, mental health services, prescriptions, transportation, rent, medical equipment, food, housing, etc.

 Government assistance such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability, and Veterans Benefits.

 Understanding complex medical or government systems such as Health & Welfare and care coordination helps people understand and apply for insurance.

RESOURCES

A broad spectrum of individuals, regardless of their resources, interact with the CCH through a multitude of health promotion and prevention services, such as:

 Health education talks

 Information and referral to health and social services

 CPR/first aid classes

 Childbirth education

 Health screenings

 Fitness classes

 Breast cancer support groups

 New mom’s groups

 Car seat safety checks

Additionally, CCH partners with St. Luke’s clinical providers by referring to their services, being a resource to their patients who need additional support, promoting their expertise through our education programs and screenings, and providing office space for them to deliver services of the Center.

Sarah Seppa, Director of Community Engagement and Manager of the Center for Community Health, explains examples of how they have helped. “We have helped people of all ages, from all walks of life, who, for one reason or another, need a helping hand,” says Seppa. “Whether it be transportation to receive cochlear implants, paying for seizure medication, navigating Health & Welfare and Medicaid to have enough money for food, making appointments with physicians that lead to life-saving treatments, or connecting people to other organizations in the community that provide social services, our team has improved the quality of life, and even saved lives, for countless members of our community.”

St. Luke’s recognizes that it cannot and should not try to it go alone as far as addressing community health needs. Therefore, it may take on other roles, such as a promoter, convener, or anchor.

One such example is that organizations across the Wood River Valley, including St. Luke’s CCH, have been coming together for several months to address a growing humanitarian emergency due to the lack of stable housing in the area.

In the summer months, The Hunger Coalition saw a significant increase in the number of people who needed food assistance, particularly among newcomers to the area. Through the organization’s intake process and coordination with wrap-around services offered by partner organizations, such as the St. Luke’s Wood River Center for Community Health and The Blaine County Charitable Foundation, The Hunger Coalition learned that many people, including families with small children, were living in unsafe or unstable conditions.

As the colder temperatures arrived, the urgency of finding temporary housing solutions became apparent. As a result, temporary shelters have been supported through efforts coordinated by local volunteers, elected officials, and nonprofit organizations.

CONNECT WITH ST. LUKE’S

St. Luke’s Center for Community Health welcomes walk-in clients or will be happy to assist clients over the phone. Most services are offered free of charge or with financial assistance if needed.

For hours and additional information, contact the Center at 208.727.8733, or visit their office at the St. Luke’s Clinic in Hailey, 1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 200.

The bilingual outreach coordinators at CCH have helped individuals and families get placed into housing, fulfilling medical and dental needs, mental and behavioral health referrals, prescription assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and access to legal, financial, and housing agencies that can offer help.

These are just two concrete examples of community health initiatives in which St. Luke’s has a role. St. Luke’s conducts Community Health needs assessments regularly, determines how they can make the most meaningful impact, and then communicates and coordinates with stakeholders and partners to define roles, strategies, priorities, and desired outcomes. St. Luke’s position (e.g., convener, anchor, specialist, or promoter) will vary depending on the community being served, the nature of the initiative, and the partners’ expertise. All of these efforts aim to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve. Doing so reduces the total cost of care by helping avoid costly Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations. It does take a village, and together we are more robust and healthier! 

Realtors for Air – Supporting Improved Air Service for the Community

“Our valley has not always been an easy place for air travel. I appreciate the continued commitment Fly Sun Valley Alliance has provided our community over the years to secure more nonstop ight destinations. is helps make travel an easier option for the Valley’s commuter workers, for bringing in visitors that support our local business, for extended family visits, and for giving locals more options to y from their hometown. I am proud to be part of the Realtors for Air Program and our partnership with Fly Sun Valley Alliance that invests in our nonstop ights.

— Rachel Wolfe, Realtor, Windermere Real Estate

100% of the Sun Valley Board of Realtors 350+ member businesses are supporting air service through the innovative SVBR Realtors for Air program.

air service news

SEA: Nonstop flights daily through April 17, 2x week April 20-May 14, daily May 18-Sept 5, 2x week Sept 7-Nov 30

SLC: Nonstop flights 2x daily year-round

DEN: Nonstop flights 1-2x daily year-round

LAX & SFO: Nonstop flights daily through March 25, 2x week June 4-21, daily June 23-Sept 4, 2x week Sept 6-27

ORD: Nonstop flights daily through March 25, 2x week June 24-Sept 4

FINE ARTS

Night Sky by Suzanne Hazlett encaustic and mixed media on nine forms 119” x 190” x 3”

Silas Thompson has quickly become a familiar name among collectors. On annual backpacking trips with his father, he began to treasure the distinct birthmarks and icons of beautiful rivers, valleys, and mountains that carve through the high desert and farmlands of the West. His desire to create work that evokes a memory continues to be a driving force that has pushed Silas to be innovative in his choice of subject matter and composition.

Andrzej Skorut was born and spent his early years in Krakow, Poland, before immigrating to the U.S. in 1987. At first glance, his paintings appear to be simple landscapes, but further study reveals that they are as abstract as they are representational. He

reveals concealed depths within his surfaces through layers of paint and glaze, which he then partially removes with rags, sticks, and other objects.

Utah artist Seth Winegar paints unique tonalist landscapes of the West, marked by broad brush strokes and subtle colors. Having overcome severe health challenges in his youth, he has immersed himself solely in his artwork, and when asked why he paints, he responds, “That’s like asking me why I breathe...it’s instinctual.”

271 1st Avenue North | Ketchum 208.726.5512

kneelandgallery.com

Mountainside Poppies by Seth Winegar oil on panel 32” x 32”

Gilman Contemporary

gilmancontemporary.com

Pulp Reality

Gilman Contemporary’s exhibition Pulp Reality

will feature works on paper by local artist Jill Lear, in addition to works by Peter Clark and Jeri Eisenberg.

Jill Lear is a painter whose primary subject and inspiration is historic trees, but that would be too simple. To Lear, recording the trees is a means of interpreting not only the experience of being in and thinking about nature but also the way in which we process the world around us. Using a variety of mediums, including charcoal, pencil, watercolor, Washi paper, and Washi tape, Lear “maps” the tree, applying a level of investigation beyond what the eye typically absorbs at first glance. This “mapping” is a systematic approach to separating the picture into parts, conceptually and visually. “It is rather like treating the tree and surrounding area as if it were an entire mountain range rather than a single object in space,” Lear notes.

Taking in her work, the viewer notices the inherent restraint rather than an exact replication of the tree. There is as much honor for the space between the branches and roots as there is for the tree itself. It is this space, where time and events have unfolded around these ancient beings, where Lear speaks the loudest. It is this space that offers deeper contemplation and perhaps the key to processing the world around us.

Bird (Undisclosed) by Jill Lear acrylic, watercolor, Japanese paper, and charcoal on paper 20” x 20” framed 26.25” x 26.25”

Pulp Reality will also feature Peter Clark’s hand collages and prints. For over 20 years, Clark has been creating collage works in his hometown just outside London, England. Clark has stored up thousands of papers in his studio for his creations by scouring antique stores, “car boot sales,” paper shows, and flea markets in places across the globe. Using maps, old labels, pamphlets, magazines, discarded tickets, or cigarette packages, Clark relies on colors, patterns, and textures to create a menagerie of images. From beloved dogs and parrots to colorful fish and flowers, he has a unique ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary while maintaining a sense of wit and whimsy.

Amongst Clark’s favorite materials are old maps, which he uses “for color, information, or joke reasons. I use the linear qualities within them sometimes to ‘draw’ with,” he explains. “They are so versatile. They can be very specific or used in an abstract way. I love them, and they enable one to instantly play and change scale!”

Gilman Contemporary will also exhibit four prints by Jeri Eisenberg from her ongoing series, “A Sojourn in Seasons.” For Eisenberg, this series serves as an affirmation of beauty in the everyday natural world, tinged with the bittersweet—a reminder of our temporal being.

“I began this series as my father was losing both his sight and his memory. With his slowly increasing dementia and the blurring of his vision, much was lost; but an essence always remained accessible,” says Eisenberg.

Using a defocused lens or oversized pinhole while shooting the treed landscape around her, she captured a world she assumed he saw.

“I repress photography’s typical emphasis on specifics and detail but retain an essence that stresses the medium’s expressive nature,” she shares.

Eisenberg’s images are segmented, printed on three-footlong panels of Japanese Kozo paper, and infused with molten encaustic medium (a mixture of beeswax and tree resin). There is an internal luminance resulting from the use of the wax and the texture of the Kozo paper.

Wild Fennel No.1 Edition 4 of 12 by Jeri Eisenberg Archival pigment ink on Japanese Kozo with encaustic coating 34”x 34”

Mon Petit Pal by Peter Clark unique hand collage with vintage paper 30” x 20” 31.5” x 21.5”

Gail Severn Gallery

Maggie Shafran

Maggie Shafran is a multidisciplinary artist in oils, plaster casting, graphite, photography, and collage. The poetry of her process is inherent to her work, echoing themes of impermanence, transformation, and the human impulse to capture and preserve. Shafran is inspired by classic portraiture and still life tradition, visually and symbolically deconstructing art historical tropes. Maggie’s studio is based in Idaho, but she is completing her MFA at ULA Camberwell in London, UK. This will be her first exhibition at Gail Severn Gallery, featuring new work in various mediums.

Blue Pieces of Death by Maggie Shafran archival pigment print 18” x 18” (each)

Gary Komarin

A master of post-painterly abstraction, Gary Komarin has been at the forefront of contemporary art with a bold yet whimsical style. Over the course of his career, Komarin has developed his unique iconography and flare that garners international recognition. Komarin’s paintings have been exhibited alongside the work of “postwar” masters such as Joan Mitchell, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Philip Guston. This solo exhibition will feature new paintings by Komarin, who invites viewers into a world dictated by color and form.

Group Exhibition

The March Gail Severn Gallery group exhibition features Kathy Moss, Betsy Margolius, Chris Maynard, Carolyn Olbum, Raphaëlle Goethals, Nicholas Africano, Therman Statom, Pegan Brooke, Jane Rosen, and others.

April/May 2023

Spring Group Exhibitions

For April and May, Gail Severn Gallery will include three different shows featuring: landscapes and other interpretations of nature; using color as metaphor; and a third show comprised of editioned works on paper. Select artists include Theodore Waddell, Kathy Moss, Michael Gregory, Laura McPhee, James Cook, Robert McCauley, Chris Maynard, Allison Stewart, Diane Andrews Hall, Dennis Mitchell, Kenna Moser, Kara Maria, Jane Rosen, Gwynn Murrill, Carolyn Olbum, Bean Finneran, Gary Komarin, Marcia Myers, Rana Rochat, Raphaëlle Goethals, Hung Liu, Squeak Carnwath, Judith Kindler, Maggie Shafran, and others.

A Mountain’s Lovely Head by Michael Gregory oil on canvas on panel 20” x 16”

Untitled #553 by Kathy Moss oil on linen 94” x 63”

Hemmings Gallery

Time Stands Still

The latest group show from Hemmings Gallery, Time Stands Still, includes work that captures the present fleeting moment and calls back through the ages in search of something timeless. The exhibit features new works by Jeff Juhlin, Deb Bohrer, Valerie Stuart, and Phil Haleen, along with sculpture by Wes Walsworth and glass artist Christopher Gibson.

Located in the picturesque town of Sun Valley, Idaho, Hemmings Gallery features the work of local, national, and international artists with rotating shows that seek to inspire and consistently explore artistic boundaries. In partnership with the fine art studio Aurobora, the gallery oversees an extensive world-class collection of monotypes by more than 40 artists created during the studio’s 30-year residency program in San Francisco and Sun Valley. In collaboration with Raven Art Services, Hemmings Gallery also offers custom art packaging, delivery, and installation.

340 Walnut Avenue | Ketchum 208.254.1097

hemmingsgallery.com

Jeff Juhlin

“My work seeks to reflect a sense of stillness, space, and the visual history of time evident in the western landscape... In this environment, time often reveals itself in rock strata created by erosion, wind, and water, built up over eons and worn away by the elements continuously... Typically I reveal layers of translucent strata composed of pigmented wax, oil, paper, cold wax, and other media that are built up and worn away in the storied layers of the creative process.”

First Light by Jeff Juhlin mixed media on canvas 24”x 24”x 1.5”

Christopher Gibson

“My work is influenced by the remote landscapes I explore, contemplate, and navigate... Emotional experiences and memories may feel new, fade, age, and change just as the traits of the land are everchanging. The layers of glass powders I use to create my work stimulate a physical and mental connection of elaborate and subtle lines, colors, and textures found in the places I frequent.”

Wes Walsworth

Renowned furniture designer/builder and local artist Wes Walsworth has created a set of rustic modern totems utilizing one-ofa-kind materials full of character and dating back to the homestead era of the early 1900s. With powerful artistic designs, these finely-crafted totems give new life to well-aged materials, creating a uniquely modern statement.

Uncertain by Christopher Gibson glass 17.25”x 48”x 1”

Water Bird by Wes Walsworth steel, wood, and turquoise 75” x 54”

Friesen+Lantz Fine Art

Suzanne Hazlett

Moving Heaven & Earth

Friesen+Lantz Fine Art presents a bold new body of work from Boise-based encaustic artist Suzanne Hazlett. Encaustic painting is a technique dating back to the Greeks, blending fire with wax pigment to fuse the material with a rigid surface. “I am a rock climber and a stargazer seeking a balance between celestial inspiration and earthly reality,” says Hazlett. “Incorporated in this collection are influences from stone, land formations, skyscapes, and atmosphere, as well as stars and nebulae.”

This will be Hazlett’s first solo exhibition at Friesen+Lantz, where owner and director Yanna Lantz has been known to challenge the boundaries of traditional, contemporary art curation. This mission aligns harmoniously with Hazlett’s craft. “Familiar contemporary paint media include tubes of oils, bottles of acrylic, and cakes of watercolors,” she says. “To create art with encaustic materials requires possession of ancient knowledge. Wax and pigments in the painting are one of the oldest art forms. I am challenging the expected confines of painting with a new perspective.”

The most intriguing aspect of Hazlett’s work is the freedom for self-curation. Pieces can be rearranged to spark new and provocative visual conversations, an enticing prospect for collectors who can experiment with different alignments in their homes and spaces.

Star Shard by Suzanne Hazlett encaustic, mixed media, and gold lead on wood form 21.5” x 26” x 12”

Cairn by Suzanne Hazlett encaustic and mixed media on five panels 33.5” x 11” x 2”

Broschofsky Galleries

Best of the West

Broschofsky Galleries features Best of the West, a group show of artists with various subjects and interpretations of the American West, historical through contemporary. The series showcases quietly contemplative and poetic paintings by Russell Chatham juxtaposed with Ewoud de Groot’s paintings of wildlife in abstract and magical realism settings.

The series also features Andy Warhol’s Cowboys and Indians portfolio and Russell Young’s iconic screen prints finished with glittery diamond dust. Theodore Villa’s vibrant, colorful watercolor images portray images from his Native American heritage, while equine subjects are shown in Ken Peloke’s magnificent large-scale mixed media paintings. Other artists include David Yarrow, Edward S. Curtis, Billy Schenck, Gordon McConnell, Jan Grotenbreg, Rudi Broschofsky, and others.

360 East Avenue | Ketchum 208.726.4950 brogallery.com

Elk in Stream by Ewoud de Groot oil on canvas 51” x 51”

4 Hoops for 4 Dreams by Theodore Villa watercolor 40” x 60”

ARTS E TC

MARCH/APRIL/MAY | 2023

THE ARGYROS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

120 Main Street South | Ketchum 208.726.7872

theargyros.org

MARCH 26

San Jose Taiko

San Jose Taiko was founded in 1973 as the third group to form outside Japan. They are recognized as pioneers in contemporary Taiko. They have been instrumental to the art form’s growth, helping nurture an ecosystem supporting more than 500 groups spread throughout North America. San Jose Taiko teaches, performs, and expands the Taiko art form.

8pm

APRIL 28

Barcelona Flamenco Ballet

The Argyros welcomes back Barcelona Flamenco Ballet (BFB) and their production of New Time/ Flamenco Reborn. In an all-new show, BFB fuses three dance styles with which we are all familiar— jazz, contemporary, and flamenco—creating tension. Hence, electric, metallic tapping sounds of the dancer’s footwork endure in one’s ears, leaving us questioning: What does it mean to be ‘reborn?’

7:30pm

APRIL 8

Yesterday and Today

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation’s most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of The Beatles. The band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew, and Ryan McGuigan, perform as themselves and leave the song choices altogether in the hands of the audience.

7pm

MAY 1

Reverend Horton Heat with Special Guest The Delta Bombers

There’s nothing like the primal rock & roll transfiguration of a Reverend Horton Heat show. For 25 Psychobilly years, they have blazed an indelible, unforgettable, and meteoric trail across the globe with their unique blend of musical virtuosity, legendary showmanship, and mythic imagery. So rev your engines and catch the sermon on the road as everybody’s favorite Reverend preaches it.

7:30pm

LIMELIGHT LIVE MUSIC

THURSDAYS THROUGH MONDAYS

6-9pm

Limelight Hotel Ketchum

151 Main Street | Ketchum 208.726.0888

limelighthotels.com/ketchum

THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

415 Spruce Avenue North | Ketchum 208.726.3493 comlib.org

MARCH 21

The Tale of Franz Kafka’s Archives at the National Library of Israel with Dr. Stefan Litt

The National Library of Israel holds the third-largest collection of Franz Kafka’s original manuscripts, letters, and drawings; it represents a significant perspective of Kafka’s legacy. While Kafka did not foresee the sacred value of his work, his friend Max Brod, who was part of Kafka’s literary circle, did, and he preserved Kafka’s material even when instructed not to do so. Dr. Stefan Litt, Humanities Curator of the National Library of Israel, will share highlights of the Kafka archives and tell the story behind the Kafka collection and how it ultimately came to the National Library of Israel in partnership with the Wood River Jewish Community.

6pm

MARCH 23

The Torqued Man: A Conversation with Peter Mann

Mann, Writer-In-Residence at the Hemingway House, discusses his brilliant debut novel, at once a teasing literary thriller and a darkly comic blend of history and invention, set in wartime Berlin and propelled by two very different but equally mesmerizing voices: a German spy handler and his Irish secret agent, neither of whom are quite what they seem—named one of the Best Books of 2022 by The New Yorker. Mann will converse with the Library’s Executive Director, Jenny Emery Davidson. A book signing will follow.

6pm

THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY

MARCH 28

I Know Who You Are: DNA Sleuthing with Barbara-Rae Venter

The Golden State Killer terrorized California for 12 years, stalking victims and killing without remorse. Then he disappeared for 44 years until an amateur DNA sleuth opened her laptop. In her new book, Rae-Venter reveals how she went from researching her family history as a retiree to hunting for a notorious serial killer—and how she became the nation’s leading authority on investigative genetic genealogy, the most dazzling new crime-fighting weapon to appear in decades. Book signing to follow. In partnership with Dent.

5:30pm

APRIL 5-26

How to Change Your Mind Discussion Group

Join The Community Library in partnership with Courtney Loving, local trauma and psychedelic therapist, in viewing and discussing this four-part Netflix series by Michael Pollan. Each Wednesday, we will screen one 60-minute episode exploring the psychedelics LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and mescaline, their controversial histories, and promising future therapeutic uses. A one-hour discussion moderated by Loving will follow the screenings.

5pm

APRIL 18

Together We Read: The Big Burn

The Community Library’s Together

We Read book club is hosted on the third Tuesday of every other month and is led by a diverse range of library staff. Books cover all genres. April’s pick is The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan. Programs and Education Director Martha Williams will lead the discussion. Registration is recommended to join us.

5:30pm

MAY 18

Reader’s Corner with Bob Kustra

Bob Kustra, the host of Reader’s Corner on Boise State Public Radio, will join us for an evening to discuss his interviews and the issues and ideas that matter today.

6pm

SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART

191 Fifth Street East | Ketchum 208.726.9491 svmoa.org

MARCH

Carole King: Home Again—Live in Central Park

A documentary film on Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973, homecoming concert on Central Park’s Great Lawn before an estimated audience of 100,000.

4:30pm and 7pm

APRIL 7

Parlor in the Round

Created in Alaska, and as unique as that state is, Parlor in the Round is an evening of storytelling and creativity from musicians, including host Keven Worrell who forges songs on stage from audience suggestions. In the show’s first half, songwriters from Idaho and beyond will play their songs and cover each other’s songs. Then, after intermission, the musicians dive into collaborations, jocular inventions, and premeditated musings, all based on written submissions from the audience. Expect to lean in and laugh out loud at the Parlor. Featuring Korby Lenker and Barbra Lica.

7:30pm

THE SPOT

220 Lewis Street #2 | Ketchum 208.928.6241 spotsunvalley.com

APRIL 20-30

Medicine by Enda Walsh

Medicine is a dark and frequently absurdist work that shatters the boundary between cast and audience. It is a devastatingly funny and moving meditation on how, for decades, we have treated those we have called ‘mentally ill.’

MARCH 23

Sun Valley Opera Presents Winterfest 23

Tenor Ashley Faatoalia and Soprano Marina Harris perform in Duets: Songs from Around the World

6:30pm

Sun Valley Opera House Sun Valley Resort sunvalleyopera.com

APRIL 16

Wood River Orchestra Spring

2023 Concert

Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater

Hailey 4pm wrcorchestra.org

MARCH 29-APRIL 2

Sun Valley Film Festival

SVFF 2023 is five days of films, coffee talks, panel discussions, events, parties, and more at The Argyros Performing Arts Center, Sun Valley Opera House, and various Ketchum and Sun Valley locations.

sunvalleyfilmfestival.org

Kevin Wade in Sweeney Todd

BALDY VIEWS FRONT AND CENTER

511 N WALNUT AVE KETCHUM, ID | $5,350,000

+/- 3,271 SQFT

A rare find! This beautiful 6BR single-family home sits in the heart of downtown Ketchum directly adjacent to Little Park. Enjoy utmost privacy and a protected unobstructed views of Baldy. A 2021 remod by RLB Architects makes this THE premier home in the downtown core boasting high end finishes including Wolf appliances. Dining and shopping are literally steps away.

581 PAINTBRUSH LANE BLAINE COUNTY, ID

5 BED • 6.5 BATH • 5,646 SQFT OFFERED AT $5,200,000

Jones • Grover Team

Travis: +1 208 721 8579

Svea: +1 208-720-0377

jonesgroverteam@evrealestate.com www.jonesgroverteam.evrealestate.com

4119 BLUFF CONDO DR SUN VALLEY, ID

1 BED • 1 BATH • 697 SQFT OFFERED AT $519,000

110 REMBER ST #2 KETCHUM, ID

4 BED • 4.5 BATH • 3,115 SQFT OFFERED AT $4,750,000

THE WESTCLIFF RESIDENCES

110 REMBER ST #1

KETCHUM, ID

PLANS INCLUDED

316 JUNIPER RD

SUN VALLEY, ID

1 HORSESHOE LOOP

FAIRFIELD, ID

10.28 ACREA • PRAIRE VIEWS OFFERED AT $149,000

SAGE AVE W

FAIRFIELD, ID

0.18 ACRES • TOWNSITE OFFERED AT $49,000

GET TO KNOW THE DYNAMIC DUO

A FEW WORDS FROM MIKE & JESSICA’S CLIENTS

“Thank you, Jessica and Mike! Your navigation guided me through a nerve-wracking transition... As a result, I own the perfect condo in the ideal location—and at a good price. You both made the process of making a series of significant decisions as easy as it could be done, especially in such a challenging market.”

- Diana Rathborne

“We can honestly say that we are delighted with both transactions. Mike and Jessica went far beyond our expectations to make our process as near-perfect as possible. They genuinely demonstrate team success.”

- Vicki Serles & Cliff Hersman

Mike Murphy & Jessica Blake

Mike: +1 208-720-3323

Jessica: +1 208-720-7566

murphyblakegroup@evrealestate.com www.murphyblakegroup.evrealestate.com

Put Our Team To Work For You.

At Sun Valley Associates we approach our business with a commitment to hard work, honesty, tradition, and community—the values on which this unique Valley was built. Through years of experience, we have learned that a successful sale goes far beyond the final transaction. Let us help you invest in yourself, your family, and in the Sun Valley lifestyle; the place we happily call home.

TOM MONGE

JIM FIGGE

JED GRAY

JASON BUCK

TERRY PALMER

ALEX HIGGINS

127 Saddle Rd. – Unit B-14 Big Wood Condominiums

This 3 bedroom-3 bath unit has excellent Baldy Views, BIG SUN exposure, Big Wood Golf Course Views, vaulted ceilings and is in excellent condition. Decks and Balconies have been expanded; remodeled in 2003. This unit is ready for immediate occupancy.

3111 Warm Springs Rd

Classic Ski House and Future Development Property located in the Warm Springs Village, only 3 blocks from the Sun Valley/Warm Springs Ski Lodge and Ski Lifts. This property has Excellent Views of the Warm Spring Ski Mountain. Property contains approximately 10,000 sq.ft. of land area and includes a 3 bedroom-2 bath, one level single-family residence with a 2 car garage and extra storage.

MLS# 23-330280 $2,000,000

www.BigWoodRiverFront.com

Luxury that is unmatched! Contemporary 5-bedroom 7.5 bathroom home with over 600' of Big Wood River Frontage. Enjoy the fabulous fishing out your back door or relax by the river on your Adirondack chairs by the fire pit. Gorgeous entry featuring glass staircases that lead you to a great room with cathedral ceilings, a luxurious bar for entertaining, and a wall of windows that open to the huge patio overlooking the river.

Listed for $6,995,000

Fabulous opportunity to join the Valley Club immediately and start enjoying the amenities in your neighborhood. Perfectly placed on an impressive low maintenance landscaped lot, this modern single-story home features 4 bedrooms plus den/office offers sophisticated luxury in a meticulous yet warm and inviting package.

Listed for $3,195,000 Joanne Wetherell Broker/Owner (208) 720-0916 (Mobile) (208) 726-4901 (Office) Joannew@remax.net www.SunValleyResortProperties.com

Great opportunity to design and build a duplex or custom home on this fantastic Warm Springs Creek lot.

in a quiet cul-de-sac on the coveted Georginia Road, the parcel offers both Baldy views and Warm Springs Creek frontage.

As a seasoned husband-and-wife real estate team, we are passionate about helping people achieve their goals, whether they are buying their first home, looking for the perfect mountain hideaway, downsizing to a smaller residence, or selling their property. Together, we provide our clients with an exceptional real estate experience from start to finish. And sharing our enthusiasm for Sun Valley and its incredible mountain lifestyle is the highlight of what we do.

Location, Location, Location! Almost 5 acres surrounded by BLM, wonderful Baldy views and so much potential. The main house offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths while the secondary structure/guest house has a ground level primary suite, oversized bunkroom, bathroom and large living space. Enjoy the proximity to world class skiing, Sun Valley Resort and Downtown Ketchum, while still having the secluded privacy of being surrounded by public land. Don’t miss this unique and rare opportunity to own you very own special piece of Sun Valley!

Location, Location, Location! Almost 5 acres surrounded by BLM, wonderful Baldy views and so much potential. e secondary structure/guest house has a ground level primary suite, oversized bunkroom, bathroom and large living space. Enjoy the proximity to world class skiing, Sun Valley Resort and Downtown Ketchum, while still having the secluded privacy of being surrounded by public land. Don’t miss this unique and rare opportunity to own you very own special piece of Sun Valley!

951 FOXMOOR DR.| HAILEY

12 STREAMSIDE DRIVE

$3,950,000 | MLS# 22-330208

Newly constructed mountain modern in the coveted Streamside/Valley Club. The home boasts a thoughtfully designed floor plan with over 4200 sq ft of luxury living.

114

$2,100,000 | MLS# 23-330332

This is a magnificent 4 bedroom home located mid-valley, situated on a gorgeous, maturely landscaped 1 acre of land and over 4,700 sq ft of living space.

1560 RED

$1,995,000 | MLS# 22-329594

Thoughtfully designed to capture all the outdoor serenity with a covered front porch with Preserve views.

171

$1,950,000 | MLS# 22-330158

This stunning home has room for everyone, including two downstairs offices that can also be bedrooms, a main floor primary, and 4 bedrooms upstairs.

140 LABRADOR LANE

$1,795,000 | MLS# 22-329828

This quintessential modern farmhouse speaks for itself with a full remodel/addition in 2021, situated on 5 acres with community water rights, and horses allowed.

1010

$1,795,000 | MLS# 22-330146

Beautifully crafted builder’s custom home. Home is Silver LEED & NW Energy Star Certified. Property boasts a main floor primary bedroom with on-suite bath and accessory dwelling unit.

SWEETWATER

LIVE-WORK UNITS

SWEETWATER CONDOMINIUMS

$765,000 | MLS# 23-330282

A premier location on the park in Sweetwater with a wonderful covered porch to take in the mountain views and serenity of the park. Open main level floor plan, large kitchen, dining area and gas fireplace in the living room.

CALL FOR PRICING

Unique opportunity to live where you work! This one of a kind live work unit offers a street level commercial work space with guest bathroom and oversized two car garage.

Stephanie Reed & Kelly Malone

Keller Williams Sun Valley Southern Idaho

Stephanie Reed Real Estate

stephanie@stephanie-reed.com

(208) 720-8958

stephanie-reed.com

CALL FOR PRICING

This is condo living at its best! Spacious floor plan boasting a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet. Gracious living room that opens to lovely patio for all your outdoor entertaining needs.

LABRADOR LANE

FEATHER WAY

DEER VALLEY LANE

2494 S WINDMILL WAY

CUTTERS DRIVE

Sonja Huntsman

208.720.7125

Kirstin Kozlowski

208.720.2333

www.131SunbeamStreet.com

Construction is finished! This is a stunning 4 bd home + bonus room and 3 car garage in the coveted Sunbeam Subdivision! This high-quality home will be light and bright boasting a large covered patio to enjoy the outdoor space!

Call Sonja

$1,395,000 MLS # 22-329486

www.221SunbeamStreet.com

PENDING! This fabulous craftsman style, new construction on the north end of Sunbeam has a chic style. There are clerestory windows in the living room, an open concept on the main floor including the primary bedroom and an office. High ceilings throughout and modern flare in the cabinetry. Call Sonja

$1,275,000 MLS # 22-330179

www.W1115FilerAve.com

Residential-Development-Investment — 13.68 acres/2 county parcels with 1500ft of Rock Creek Canyon Rim frontage, 13 shares of Twin Falls Canal Co, 1400sf home with 3br/2ba, 2 car garage. Only minutes from Twin Falls core and ready for annexation into the City of Twin Falls. Call Kirstin.

$1,000,000 MLS # 22-330038

www.508SMainStreet.com

NEW LISTING! This versatile mixed-use building could be a great investment property! Ground level 1749sf: 3 office suites, multi-use space with kitchenette, 1.5ba. Second story 2320sf residence: 4br, 3.5 ba. Must see to appreciate the value for business and living! Call Kirstin

$950,000 MLS # 23-330323

www.331WSageAve.com

This 1-bedroom, new construction, mountaingetaway has a mountain modern vibe along with 1600 ft. of shop to store all your toys and more! WIth views of the mountains, you can enjoy hunting, fishing and snowmobiling and skiing that are moments away from your door. Call Sonja.

$309,900 MLS # 22-330107

www.1240Villager.com

NEW LISTING! With amazing views of Baldy, this delightful updated condo in the pristine Villager Condos is ready for its new owner! 2 bed/2 bath and a garage! The extended deck creates an extra living space and a serene setting! Call Sonja

$910,000 MLS#TBD

www.121SanBadgerDr.com

NEW LISTING! Welcome to Hailey’s newest neighborhood! With established homes to the west and mountain views to the east, this 0.28 acre outer lot is ready for your new home! Room for a single story build, large garage, and still a large spacious yard for outdoor enjoyment. Call Kirstin.

$305,000 MLS # 22-330361

www.1041SnowflakeDrive.com

NEW LISTING! Rarely available Woodside homesite - 0.20 acre extra deep lot ready for new home build. Lot backs to 3641 Woodside Blvd which is also for sale at $150,000! Call Kirstin.

$340,000 MLS # 22-329476

www.ClearLakesGolfLots.com

Elevated view lot overlooking Clear Lake Golf Course. Views of the surrounding hills and Snake River. There are 9 single family living lots and 2 duplex lots ranging in prices from $115,000-$143,000. These can be bought individually or in bulk. Call Sonja.

MULTIPLE PRICES | MULTIPLE LISTINGS

208.622.7722 | 540 2nd Ave N Suite 101, Ketchum, ID 83340 Keller Williams Sun Valley Southern Idaho

proctormountaingroup.com

858.245.9783

An ideally located home on the sunny side of Warm Springs Road, 128 Belmont checks all the boxes for the discriminating buyer. Close to Ketchum amenities, the Warm Springs Baldy base and a short bike ride to trails out Adams Gulch for hiking/mountain biking in Summer. This 2,726 sf Mountain Modern home was built in 2013 and boasts tall ceilings throughout, radiant floors and a gourmet kitchen.

4 Bed | 3 Bath | Listed at $3,000,000

791 Warm Springs Road is a 11,000 square foot corner lot at the corner of Warm Springs Rd and 8th St. The .26 Acre listing consists of Two (2) parcels each 5,500 square feet. The generational development opportunity allows for ground floor retail, office and residential above all with easy access to Ketchum and its arterials.

11,000 SF | Ketchum Core Development Opportunity | $3,750,000

80 RAINBOW BEND

80 Rainbow Bend consists of 1.4 riverfront acres located on the Big Wood River. This centrally located property boasts all day sun and privacy while at the same time being only 5 miles to Ketchum/Sun Valley and 7 miles to Hailey. The bike path is adjacent to the parcel for easy biking access in summer and cross-country skiing in winter. Wildlife abounds including deer, elk and resident rainbow trout. Fisherman will note the property is adjacent to one of the best fishing sections of the river. A portion of the property sits in the flood plain with the building envelope situated above. Build your riverfront dream home in this serene and private setting.

1.4 Acres | Riverfront | $1,595,000

Aaron Hill, Owner/Associate Broker 858-245-9783 | aaron@proctormountaingroup.com 540 2nd Ave N Suite 101, Ketchum ID 83340 proctormountaingroup.com

128 BELMONT

791 WARM SPRINGS ROAD

GOLDEN EAGLE LAKEFRONT

5+ BD, 6 BA, 10,564 SF, 2.77 ACRES

$8,985,000 | MLS #22-329228

This home was designed to take in the phenomenal mountain views to the north and the lake views to the north, east. and south. This elegant art inspired residence comes with a work-out room, home theater, wine cellar, separate living space and bath over the garage, and a master suite with sitting area and luxurious bath. Owner financing or sale of a 50% interest share considered. Inquire.

LIMELIGHT HOTEL RESIDENCE

3 BD, 3.5 BA, 2705 SF

$6,700,000 | MLS #22-329872

Packed full of features such as oiled walnut and stone flooring, and an impressive custom crafted front entry door, this residence has two adjacent storage closets and reserved parking for two cars. Enjoy daily breakfast, complimentary airport and local shuttle service, ski locker at River Run, and abundant storage.

SUE ENGELMANN

208.720.0680

sue@sueengelmann.com

sueengelmann.com

208.720.5577

pamrheinschild@gmail.com

sunvalleyluxuryproperty.com

GIMLET RIVERFRONT

5 BD, 6.5 BA, 7178 SF, 3.1 ACRES

$7,950,000 | Call for details

This elegant home and guest home sit on the banks of the Big Wood River at the northerly end of Wall Street. Finished with a Tuscan flare, the main house features expansive gathering spaces and a generously sized main level primary suite with off ice. The grand entrance is enhanced by a circular drive, Porte cochere and landscaped pond. Take advantage of the large garage with plentiful storage.

ELEVATED ELKHORN HOME

5 BD, 3.5 BA, 5889 SF, .86 ACRE

$4,950,000 | MLS #22-330149

This iconic lodge-styled home proves that classic never goes out of style. Features include remodeled kitchen, exposed beam ceilings with abundant natural light, spacious primary suite, wine room, den/ bonus room, huge amounts of storage, and volume galore. Elevated location with great proximity to hiking, the bus stop, the Community School, DollarLodge, and the Sun Valley resort core.

SUNPOINTE IN ELKHORN

3 BD, 3.5 BA, 2669 SF

$2,400,000 | Call for details

Your place in the sun! Popular Sunpointe location with easy proximity to bus route, recreation path, and Elkhorn amenities. Reverse floor plan, end unit townhome with high ceilings, open layout, large deck and attached 2 car garage. Two en suite guest rooms and abundant storage. Well-cared for by the original part-time owner. Offered furnished and move-in ready.

TWIN FALLS DEVELOPMENT SITE

11.64 ACRES ON THE CANYON RIM

$8,800,000 | MLS #22-329677

This Snake River canyon rim property is the last and best parcel of land owned by a Twin Falls pioneer family for over 100 years. With +/- 950’ of canyon rim expanse, the views into and across the canyon are breathtaking. The zoning will accommodate medium density residential development, a smaller number of larger estate caliber parcels or mixed uses. City water/sewer on property.

ASPEN LAKE IN FLYING HEART RANCH

2.49 ACRES

$2,775,000 | MLS #23-330244

Nearly 2.5 acres of Paradise! This prime building site is situated on a natural spring-fed lake centrally located in upscale Flying Heart Ranch with easy access to the Big Wood River. Take in the spectacular rugged mountain views from your new dream home overlooking the lake. The large building envelope will allow a generously-sized residence as well as outbuildings. Bring your horses and pets.

MID-VALLEY HORSE PROPERTY

2 ACRES READY FOR HORSES

$950,000 | MLS #23-330317

Fabulous irrigated 2-acre parcel located on the east side of Hiawatha Drive. Its gentle slope allows for an elevated homesite to take in the views in all directions. Quiet location off the beaten path yet with easy access north and south via Buttercup Road. Bring your horses and ride from the property. New fencing has just been completed.

2023 BHH A liates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH A liates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc ®. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Enjoy the privacy and solitude of what a privately gated 57 acres affords and the experience of looking up the entire Clear Creek drainage filled with views, year-round sunshine, trees, wildlife, blue skies and starry nights. This property has an approved and spectacular building site to experience everything this property offers. Must see to appreciate.

Les Saisons is a fractionally owned property that is exceptionally well appointed and ideally located downtown. This 3 bedroom 3.5 bath property has all the amenities one would desire: Golf privileges at Elkhorn, pool, hot tub, massage rooms, owner storage, concierge, valet and daily housekeeping.

$270,000 MLS# 22-330039

Offered at $2.195M MLS# 23-330321

STANLEY | COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL LOT

located on Hwy 75 just North of the Hwy 21 turnoff. Sitting across the road from the Salmon River with huge views in every direction. Call me to obtain link to the foundation plans, commercial options, well information, and more. $595,000. MLS 23-330377

VALLEY CLUB | 30 STREAMSIDE DR with straight-on Baldy Mountain views from this very desirable Village Green and Valley Club lot. OPEN views in all directions with all day sunshine. Architectural plans available for this beautiful subdivision. Call me for all information pertaining to this lot. $625,000. MLS 23-330290

SELLERS:

$1,075,000 MLS# 22-329947

31 Tyler Drive Griffin Ranch PUD — South of Bellevue

Looking for an IMMACULATE property? This is it! 1.22 acres with a 2015 custom built home. 3 BD + Office/ 3.5 BA—every Bedroom is on-suite! This beautiful one-story home features many upgrades and a perfect split floorplan. Very private with gorgeous views. The HOA supplies the irrigation water rights and the dues are only $662 per year. Professional Home Inspection is already done. Buying a home from a Seller like this is a dream come true!

CINDY WARD

ASSOCIATE BROKER

208.720.0485

cindy@findmycorner.com

MATT WARD

ASSOCIATE BROKER

208.721.3013

matt@findmycorner.com

WWW.FINDMYCORNER.COM

INCREDIBLE SUBDIVISION POTENTIAL!

BUYERS:

A MOTHER & SON TEAM WITH PROVEN RESULTS

Only 26 minutes from Bellevue this 34.89 acre vacant land parcel is ripe for development! Already located in the Carey City limits so no annexation would be necessary. Carey P&Z previously approved a preliminary plat (aka River Walk Sub) in 2007 for 103 lots. Buyer/ Developer will need to file a new application. Excellent water rights for current use as agricultural tenant farming. This land borders both the Little Wood River & the East Canal irrigation ditches. Buy now and use the winter to plan and break ground in Spring 2023! Blaine County NEEDS more affordable housing lots.

$325,000 MLS# 23-COMING

21

Level 1 acre lot that is away from the highway and Unique SCI-SO Zoned building in Airport West. Uses allow Service- Commercial- Light IndustrialSales Offices and restricted ADU Residential. Previously the Blue Heron Frame Shop. 1855 SF with ½ Bath. Includes a separate 2 Car Garage in the back and 16 ft tall overhead door in front.

313 S 7th St #2 — Bellevue — Old Orchard Townhomes

South side of this Duplex sits on it’s own 6,000 sf City Lot. 1733 livable SF. 3 Bd/ 2.5 BA with Laundry Room and 2 Car Garage. Fully fenced and professionally landscaped. NO C,C&R’s or DUES! Currently tenant occupied. North side is Pending a sale.

20477 Main St – Carey Seldom available AFFORDABLE home in Blaine County! Cute 1606 SF home built in 1920. 2 BD/ 1 BA + Attic and Basement. 0.427 acre Lot off Main Street PLUS and additional 0.72 acre Lot for further development accessed off County Shop Road. Loads of potential here!

Office Locations: 300 N. Main St Ketchum, ID 83340 & 19 W Bullion St Hailey, ID 83333

$575,000 MLS# 22-330190

20362 S Main St. — Carey — Blaine County, ID

$1,260,000 MLS# 22-329975

Comet Lane Unit 2 (B) — Hailey

PHOTO BY ©PAULETTE PHLIPOT

“In cooking, you’ve got to have a whatthe-hell attitude.”

—Julia Child

PIONEER SALOON

Walking into the Pioneer Saloon in Ketchum is like greeting an old friend. It’s often the first stop for locals coming home or visitors starting a memorable vacation. For more than 50 years, the Pioneer has been welcoming its loyal customers with a warm and cozy atmosphere that feels more like someone’s home than a restaurant. Renowned for perfectly aged and flavorful beef, many varieties of seafood, fresh Idaho rainbow trout, and Northwest regional specials, the Pioneer is much more than a steakhouse. Unique and historic western art fills the bar and restaurant, reminiscent of earlier days when pioneers settled in this valley. Authentic and genuine friendly service from familiar faces will make you feel as though you have arrived home when you walk in the door. As the locals say, “If you haven’t been to the Pioneer Saloon, you haven’t been to Ketchum.”

Clockwise from top: The Pioneer Saloon originally opened in the 1950s; flavorful beef on the grill; the interior of Pioneer Saloon.

THE SAWTOOTH CLUB

Always busy with a fun mix of locals and visitors alike, The Sawtooth Club has been downtown Ketchum’s most beloved destination for dining and cocktails since the days when Ernest Hemingway himself was a regular there. Nowadays, the place is more popular than ever with an inspired menu offering a mouthwatering blend of creative small plates to share, grilled steaks, chops and ribs, healthy vegetarian dishes, fresh seafood, unique pasta bowls, nightly specials and much more.

In the bar enjoy handcrafted cocktails, 18 wines by the glass, and 12 ice-cold craft brews on tap. Dinner offerings this spring include fresh Idaho trout, filet mignon, linguine with clams, chicken Senegalese, mesquite rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, fresh steelhead salmon, butternut squash ravioli, barbeque baby back ribs, wild west lasagna, Waygu beef meatloaf, New Orleans shellfish pasta, roasted free-range chicken, fresh steamer clams, and seared ahi salad, to name just a few.

All of our grilling is done over a live mesquite-wood fire. We do not use processed charcoal or wood chips, only authentic mesquite logs from Texas. This method of natural wood cooking generates the intense heat that sears in the flavorful juices and imparts a variety of subtle tastes and aromas to meat, poultry, and seafood.

An award-winning wine list complements the wonderful food, and cool spring nights around the large central fireplace are not to be missed. Weather permitting, the deck will be open soon! One visit and you’ll know why The Sawtooth Club has repeatedly been voted the “Valley’s Best Overall Restaurant and The Valley’s Best Bar!”

Top to bottom: Mesquite-grilled Idaho ruby red trout; cozy fireplace with selections from our award-winning wine list; the Sawtooths in winter, our namesake mountain range.

THE CELLAR PUB

Walking down the stairs into this traditional pub is a rite of passage for any visitor to Ketchum, along with downing one of the establishment’s notorious Moscow Mules, served cold in a copper cup and sure to quench anyone’s thirst. Step inside to the cozy bar and restaurant, full of locals and visitors alike looking to connect at one of the wooden tables over dishes like Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, or an Old-Fashioned Bar Burger. For the late-night crowd, The Cellar Pub offers a full bar, complete with draft beers and daily drink and shot specials. Music and sports memorabilia line the walls and bar. Head to the back room and you’ll find booths for chatting with friends as well as a full-size free shuffleboard table and a few arcade games. This pub will leave you feeling full—of good food and good times.

Clockwise from left: Bangers & Mash; the interior of The Cellar Pub; copper cups for Moscow Mules.

(TOP)

PHOTO BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT/(RIGHT) INTERIOR PHOTOS JOSHUA PILLAR

GLOW JUICE BAR & CAFÉ

MENU INCLUDES:

SOUPS • SANDWICHES • WRAPS • PRESSED JUICES

SMOOTHIES AND SMOOTHIE BOWLS • TOASTS

NOODLE BOWLS • CACAO DESSERTS • COLD BREW COFFEE

ORGANIC • PLANT-BASED • LOCALLY SOURCED

ORDER ONLINE!

GLOWSUNVALLEY.COM | @GLOWSUNVALLEY

MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-5PM

SATURDAY 10AM-4PM

380 Washington Ave, #105

Ketchum

208.725.0314

glowsunvalley.com

PHOTOS BY KIRSTEN SHULTZ

LIMELIGHT LOUNGE

Whether you are fresh from skiing Baldy or hitting the Nordic trails, Limelight Hotel in Ketchum is the place for seasonal gourment food, drinks, and entertainment.

Enjoy the spacious indoor lounge and glorious outdoor patio for socially- distanced drinks and dining. Serving the finest local and organic ingredients prepared by Executive Chef and longtime local Patrick Thomerson, the Limelight Lounge is sure to have something for everybody. Try our new winter menu items, including wild

mushroom gnocchi, pappardelle bolognese, and pan-seared Idaho steelhead trout.

Enjoy casual dinner options like the hand-tossed wood-fired pizzas, famous cheeseburger, or one of the healthy vegetarian options. Choose from 12 beers on tap, great wine selections, and creative cocktails. In addition to fabulous food, the Limelight Lounge has a daily happy hour and live music Thursday through Monday from 5:30-8:30pm. Live music continues on Fridays and Saturdays in April and May.

Above (clockwise from top left): Limelight patio;The Jackdaw cocktail; Pan-Fried Idaho Steelhead Trout; Spicy Fried Shrimp with Bang Bang Sauce.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF LIMELIGHT HOTEL

MICHEL’S CHRISTIANIA

Few other restaurants in Ketchum are as steeped in history as the legendary Christiania. Known as “The Christy” to locals, the restaurant has been in operation since 1959 when Ernest Hemingway dined there so often he had his own table. To get your own glimpse of ski history, come to the famous Olympic Bar, where photos and mementos from owner Michel Rudigoz’s time as

the U.S. Women’s Olympic Ski Team Coach adorn the walls. Your meal will be a pièce de résistance! Entrées like Wild Salmon in Sorrel Sauce and Braised Lamb Shank appear nightly on the menu in addition to an infusion of specials like the Poisson du Jour and Pâté de Campagne. The menu also features Lyonnaise pomme frites and fresh salads and, of course, Michel’s extensive wine list.

Left/Above: Enjoy dinner in the cozy dining room. Below: Sautéed breast of chicken with morel cream sauce.

SUSHI ON SECOND

After over 30 years of serving the best sushi in Ketchum, Sushi on Second shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to crafting amazing sushi rolls like the SOS or the Who’s Your Daddy, the chefs at Sushi on Second also whip up other Asian-influenced delights, like Hoisin Lemon-Glazed King Salmon with Sesame Seeds, Baby Bok Choy and Scallion Rice, Spinach Batayaki (sautéed spinach, red bell peppers, garlic, onions, fresh shitake mushrooms with a soy and rice wine dressing), and their SOS-Style Hawaiian Ribs.

Sushi on Second also serves wine, beer, and sake. The praise for this restaurant comes from far and wide. Bon Appetit magazine writes, “Sushi on Second, the best sushi I’ve had in years,” and, framed in the entryway is a menu on which Julia Child wrote, “Bon appetit to Sushi on Second.” Come visit and learn for yourself why a restaurant in Ketchum, Idaho, is making its mark on the sushi world.

Clockwise from left: Citrus Sun Roll; the reception area at Sushi on Second; Hawaiian Pork Ribs SOS-Style.

/sunvalleywineco

@sunvalleywineco

SUN VALLEY WINE COMPANY

Whether choosing a bottle for that special occasion, stocking your cellar, or joining friends for a toast to life, make the Sun Valley Wine Company part of your local experience. Enjoy fine wine and light bites in the heart of Ketchum with more than 1,000 different wine choices, relax on one of our heated decks overlooking downtown Ketchum, or sit inside by the fire.

Our menu of artisan cheeses, seasonal soups/salads, delectable treats, and popular charcuterie platters are created fresh daily for your dining pleasure. We also offer a celebrated selection

of imported beers, a variety of other beverages, and premium waters. Let us help you select wines for everyday consumption or stock your cellar with distinct vintages and rare wines. We can assist with delivery too!

Our comfortable space can accommodate small and large parties and is available for private events year-round. Join us for the occasional wine by the glass and live music or attend one of our private high-end wine pairing dinners. Stay in touch for wine tastings, events, dinners, specials, and new releases. Join our mailing list at sunvalleywineco.com.

THE GRILL AT KNOB HILL

From their days as owners of the iconic Warm Springs Ranch to today as owners of The Grill at Knob Hill, Bob and Jolie Dunn understand that pleasing their customers is the key to getting them to come back. Longtime favorites like fried chicken, prime rib, Idaho trout, and a new twist on the beloved Warm Springs scones and honey butter (now popovers and honey butter) have created a loyal following at this beautiful spot. The warm and friendly bar is a welcoming place to relax with neighbors, local bartenders, and hotel guests. Handcrafted cocktails, small plates, or a wonderful bottle of wine and dinner make this a favorite local hangout. Come enjoy the bar after an active day or enjoy the open-style dining room, seven nights a week. Offering curbside takeout on the full menu. Call to place an order or visit the website to order online.

Clockwise from left: The Grill at Knob Hill’s outdoor seating; Rosé al fresco; a delicious meal.

KETCHUM GRILL

The Ketchum Grill celebrates 31 years “new” this season, meaning they’ve been serving locally-sourced, comforting fare for three decades in their quintessential Ketchum historic house. If you need a little inspiration about what to order, chefs Scott and Anne Mason along with new partner, Kaari Harlamert, recommend the hand-shaped burger cooked over fruitwood with a homemade bun and condiments, or the longtime favorite, house-made lemon noodles with rock shrimp and black pepper cream. You won’t be disappointed!

Top: A seasonal salad.

Bottom: Steak of the day with morels. PHOTOS

WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY

The Warfield is Ketchum’s only distillery and the Valley’s largest brewery! Located on the corner of Sun Valley Road and Main Street in downtown Ketchum, The Warfield serves up elevated gastro pub fare created by James Beard Award-winning and Michelin-accredited chef, Jay Veregge. All Warfield cuisine features local and seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on organic food and a commitment to our agricultural community.

The commitment to quality ingredients extends to every aspect of The Warfield: All Warfield Beer is made with only certified organic malts and whole-leaf hops featuring an eclectic mix of traditional European styles and cask ales. Warfield’s Vodka, Gin, and Gold Medal Whiskey are certified organic and distilled in small batches on-site.

Come warm yourself by the fire and enjoy a classic pub experience with exceptional food and the best beer and spirits in the Valley!

Clockwise from top: Warfield's Organic Vodka, Organic Gin, and Organic American Whiskey; Charcuterie board; Fresh Organic Warfield Beer.

Wood-fired pizzas, specialty beers, featured wines, and an intimate urban-rustic ambience keeps everyone coming back to this Italian eatery. Beers on tap and an excellent wine selection are cultivated by Adelaide Smithmason, while chef Dave Schenck creates local favorites like Duck Confit with Risotto,

Pork Oso Bucco, and sautéed Idaho

Trout. The fresh and seasonal cusine is always changing, making Enoteca the ideal place for dining out throughout the year. Season after season, there are always new reasons to love Enoteca.

Above: Shaved Brussels sprouts with bacon.

PHOTO BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT

THE KNEADERY

Like its sister restaurant, the Pioneer Saloon, The Kneadery has always been a draw for locals, visitors, and celebrities alike. Since opening in 1974, The Kneadery has been Ketchum’s go-to breakfast spot. Dishes like the Veggie Benedict and the Eggs Blackstone keep regulars coming back for breakfast. With breakfast items served all day, the lunch menu is sure to impress as well with hearty sandwiches and house-made soups. And did you know that The Kneadery is available for private events? So look no further for your next special function!

Above: The Kneadery on Leadville Ave in Ketchum.

Above right: Kneadery French Toast Special; Bloody Marys. Right: Inside dining at The Kneadery.

Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram, has been warming and welcoming diners since 1937. This rustic-yet-elegant dinner house has been recently modernized, while still preserving its historic charm. Pianist Larry Harshbarger brings a classic ambiance to the room with gentle melodies played on the resident baby grand piano. Travel back in time

THE RAM

with the nightly “Heritage Menu”—a series of historic dishes such as pork tenderloin schnitzel and Hungarian goulash— resurrected from the restaurant’s long and storied culinary tradition. Next door, the Ram Bar is an upscale lounge perfect for enjoying specialty cocktails and light fare, replete with plush couches and a view of the Sun Valley Village.

Hours change seasonally. Reservations required. Please visit: sunvalley.com/dining or call for more information.

Sun Valley Village 208.622.2800

sunvalley.com

PHOTOS BY KEVIN SYMS

Above: In keeping with the traditional ambiance of the iconic restaurant, The Ram combines cozy surroundings and décor with modern updates.

Right: The Ram features fresh seafood and prime steak so tender you can cut it with a fork.

VILLAGE STATION

Sun Valley Village 208.622.2147 sunvalley.com

Road-weary travelers of every age will find something to enjoy at Village Station. The train station-inspired décor pays tribute to Sun Valley’s history as an early destination on the Union Pacific railroad line. Enjoy a wide selection of cocktails and craft beers on tap, as well as a crowd-pleasing menu with hearty cheeseburgers, chicken wings, pizza, family-style salads, and more. Four bigscreen televisions and ample seating inside make it the perfect place for your group to gather on game days. Take-out is also available.

PHOTO BY HILLARY MAYBERY

Hours change seasonally. Please visit: sunvalley.com/dining or call for more information.

Above: Enjoy spacious seating inside the Village Station, which overlooks the resort grounds.

Right: One of Village Station's delicious pizzas.

Gretchen’s restaurant is named after Olympian and Sun Valley native, Gretchen Fraser. She was the first American to ever win an Olympic gold medal for skiing in the 1948 Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Gretchen’s is the perfect place to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner overlooking the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Conveniently located at the Sun Valley Lodge, Gretchen’s offers a wide range of fresh and innovative selections, such as the Kale & Quinoa Salad, Cashew Stirfry Chicken, and the classic Reuben. Whatever you’re craving, Gretchen’s is sure to have something for you.

PHOTO BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT

PHOTO BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT

PHOTO BY KEVIN SYMS

SUN VALLEY CLUB

The Sun Valley Club is much more than just a golf course and Nordic center; it’s also a restaurant and full bar open to the public. Young ones will find favorites on the kids menu while those coming fresh off the links or trails can sip specialty cocktails or draft beers. This season enjoy guest favorites like the Crab Louie Salad and the Turkey & Brie Club, in addition to locallysourced menu items featuring fresh veggies, meats, and seafood options. Enjoy a large wine selection, cocktails, and beer as you take in stunning views of Bald Mountain. Above:

Hours change seasonally. Please visit: sunvalley.com/dining or call for more information.

Sun Valley 208.622.2919 sunvalley.com

No matter how sophisticated your sweet tooth, the Chocolate Foundry has something to satisfy any craving. This winter, enjoy Ghirardelli hot cocoa and warm homemade chocolate chip cookies. With a global selection of some of the world’s finest sweets—including clusters, fudge, Jelly Belly candies, licorice, and soft-serve ice cream—you can shop for gifts, treats, or grab a bottle of wine or beer to enjoy at home. And of course, this vintage shop is a must-visit for the kids!

Above: The Chocolate Foundry is located in the Sun Valley Village.

KONDITOREI

Sun Valley’s Austrian-themed bakery and café is the perfect destination, whether you’re looking for locally-roasted organic coffee, house-made pastries, or a handcrafted meal to fuel your adventure. Locally renowned for its delectable pastries and third wave coffee program, Konditorei offers a little bit of sweetness for everyone. Situated in the middle of the Sun Valley Village, Konditorei is a must when visiting the Resort. Enjoy breakfast or lunch in the chaletinspired dining room while watching the seasons change through one of the many large windows. Serving Alpine fare interpreted for the American palate, Konditorei serves up favorites like the Oat Crunch Griddle Cakes and Cauliflower Hash for breakfast or the Reuben Sandwich and Kondi Cobb Salad for lunch. Konditorei also features an all-day breakfast menu. No matter the occasion, Konditorei has you covered! Be part of the Alpine tradition and enjoy this classic café.

Insider’s Tip: Earn ‘free drink’ rewards with every coffee purchase! Bring your own cup and receive an additional $0.50 off per drink!

/KonditoreiSunValley

@KonditoreiSunValley

PHOTO COURTESY OF SUN VALLEY RESORT

Above (clockwise from top left): Locally-roasted, fair trade coffee and espresso; for a healthy start, try the Cauliflower Hash; endless selection of house-made pastries.

PHOTO BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT

PHOTO BY PAULETTE PHLIPOT

NEW MOON INTENTION SERIES

MARCH 21 New Pink Moon

APRIL 20 New Flower Moon

7-10 PM | $75

MAY 19 New Strawberry Moon

Experience an exclusive evening of reflection, intention, and new beginnings as we weave together rituals uniquely curated to capture the energy of the new moon.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED | SPACE IS LIMITED | SUNVALLEY.COM/SPA-SPECIALS