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September | 2024
Mission Creek—Autumn
By James Cook oil on canvas
x 60” Gail Severn Gallery
EDITOR’S WELCOME
BRING ON FALL
As our daily routines return from the supernova that is summer, welcoming a change of season is right on cue. Mother Nature was standing her ground this summer amid fires, heat waves, and electrical storms. As we were all trying to navigate downtown Ketchum and Valley traffic to attend events, concerts, and other summer happenings, with what appeared to be a record number of people, we somehow survived. Now, we can all slow down a bit and enjoy a pace that we know and love—fall in Sun Valley.
In September’s SVPN Magazine, our cover story presents an overview of Ballet Sun Valley and its welcomed and revered place in our Sun Valley performing arts culture. The future stars from San Francisco Ballet School will take the stage for two evening performances in early October, including contemporary and classical works and three world premieres. Read all about Ballet Sun Valley’s journey to becoming a premier event in our community and the Valley’s arts offerings.
Also, in early October, SVPN Magazine is excited to present its annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival section. As a sponsor supporter, we offer historical and present-day insights into how this event connects us all through culture and industry to the past, present, and future.
At The Argyros is the return of The Marshall Tucker Band, which is a treat for any music lover. SVPN Magazine caught up
with the band’s original member, Doug Gray, who gave us insight into how the legendary group is doing. SVPN ’s Arts Etc and Events Calendar also features more happenings. For September, SVPN ’s Now Showing section has several new engaging exhibitions, and the Sun Valley Museum of Art offers plenty of art-focused classes and events.
With the many young entrepreneurs making the Wood River Valley their home and place of business, we discovered Wild Flora Farm. Read Aurora Wilkinson’s article about Madison Deffé and her flower-growing business in Bellevue. In addition, when thinking of décor, this month’s Style Dial offers ideas to welcome the change of season to your home or living space.
Up in the Sawtooth Valley, SVPN ’s Stanley section by Lori Williams provides some historic intel on stopping places for a fall excursion, and there is some excellent news about the iconic and historic Sessions Lodge property in Obsidian, which has been gifted to the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association.
This month’s edition includes an extensive Wellness Section with a look at Zenergy Sports Rehabilitation Clinic and its exciting and needed orthopedic care in Sun Valley, and at St. Luke’s, on how we can preserve our brain health, and at CENTERED, achieving health through natural, neurological, and functional methods.
Along with enticing property offerings, the Sun Valley Restaurant Association’s Dining Guide, and many other Sun Valley news and interests, the September SVPN Magazine provides us all with an exciting entree into fall.
Embrace the change in season and continue to be mindful of others,
Sabina Dana Plasse
MAGAZINE STAFF
SABINA DANA PLASSE
Editor
Writer, publicist, and avid traveler, Sabina Dana Plasse has spent over 25 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.
SUSAN KNIGHT
Graphic Designer
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 dayto-day work projects, she has taught art classes, designed studio spaces, and enjoys spending time with her family.
RANDI KARABIN
Art Director
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.
JONATHON SMITH
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.
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.
ETHAN HUNT
Photography Intern
Ethan Hunt is a landscape, portrait, event, and commercial photographer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Seattle, Washington, and Sun Valley, Idaho. Since he was 11 years old, he has always aimed to capture the beauty among the ordinary. See his work at ethanghunt.com.
MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS
LORI WILLIAMS is a freelance writer, copy editor, former home educator, and fourthgeneration Idahoan who has lived in Ketchum since 1986. She is an Idaho Writers Guild award-winning poet and a self-published children’s book author. Besides writing, she loves climbing mountains, family road trips, green tea, and this incredible state.
HALSEY PIERCE is a photographer who has worked in LA and NYC but whose roots remain firmly planted in Idaho. Her work has been featured in many publications including The Hype Magazine Network and Town & Country. Halsey is an animal lover and activist, adventure enthusiast, and wannabe farmer.
AURORA WILKINSON is a current student at Montana State University, receiving a degree in Creative Writing. As a Sun Valley native, she has used her love for the Mountain West to generate writing that expresses its nuanced beauty. After graduation, she plans on working in a creative field to help bring awareness to the importance of community living.
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.
MARTHA WILLIAMS is a freelance writer who has 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 has 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.
ERIN ROBERTS started her career as a newspaper photojournalist, which she credits for her honest and straightforward approach to photography and her willingness to do anything to get the shot. She loves living in Sun Valley with her husband and three dogs.
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 40 SVPN covers, at stevedondero.com.
On the Cover
Joffrey Ballet Artists Victoria Jaiani and Alberto Velazquez perform in McNicol’s Yonder Blue. Read about Ballet Sun Valley on page 42.
Photo by Angela Sterling
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70 YEARS OF COMMUNITY IMPACT
“The Papoose Club has supported this community for 70 years and is reinvigorating itself so that we can continue for the next 70.”
—John Carreiro
Papoose Club serves the Wood River Valley
by Aurora Wilkinson
For seven decades, the Papoose Club has been a cornerstone of the Wood River Valley. What began as a club for mothers who wanted to go skiing has now evolved into an intrinsic organization supporting cultural, social, educational, and athletic activities for the community’s youth. As it approaches its 70th anniversary, the Papoose Club is embarking on an exciting rebranding effort, which will signal a new chapter for its lasting mission.
The Papoose Club’s origins are humble yet inspiring. It began as a babysitting club to allow local mothers to hit the slopes and quickly evolved into a formally incorporated nonprofit in 1975. The initial goal was simple: provide a safe and engaging environment for children. Over the years, this mission has grown, allowing the club to provide substantial financial support to youth-focused initiatives across the county.
Local traditions endorsed by the Club offer incredible experiences for community members of all ages and encourage continued support for education and care of youth. One of the Club’s earliest and most beloved traditions is the Kindercup, a children’s ski race that began in 1957. Held initially on Kinderhorn
Mountain, the event now takes place on Dollar Mountain, drawing 250-300 young participants annually. The Nordic Cup, introduced in 2006, is another popular ski event led by the Club. These events are a testament to the Club’s ongoing efforts to engage children in a healthy and active lifestyle.
Yet, the Papoose Club’s influence extends beyond these events. Their longstanding partnership with The Hunger Coalition demonstrates their commitment to addressing ongoing community needs. “The Papoose Club has been a partner with The Hunger Coalition for over 17 years and has been a longtime supporter and donor for our Infant Formula Initiative,” says a representative from The Hunger Coalition. “Since 2005, the Papoose Club has helped provide over 36,000 bottles to local Blaine County parents and their infants. Thanks to the support of Papoose, no family who has come to our doors seeking formula has ever been turned away.”
The Papoose Club’s impact on the community is farreaching. In 2023 alone, the organization granted $38,369 to 20 local groups dedicated to youth development. These grants are funded through significant fundraising events,
“To be purely sustained by volunteers for so many years says a lot about the organization’s mission, the importance of supporting opportunities for our youth, and how people can collectively work together to accomplish great things.”
—John Carreiro
such as the Wagon Days Pancake Breakfast and the Holiday Bazaar, which have become staples of the community calendar. The club’s grant process ensures that all 501(c)(3) organizations serving Blaine County’s youth can apply.
As the Club looks toward the future, it plans to embark on rebranding efforts. The Club’s rebrand will increase exposure and broaden its effect on the community. Club President John Carreiro explains that the new identity will help attract more members and increase the Club’s impact. “Our mission and operations will remain the same,” says John. “We will continue to be the same great organization that supports cultural, social, educational, and athletic activities for the youth of Blaine County. We hope the new name and branding expand our reach and get more people involved to increase our impact.”
The Papoose Club’s rich history and dedication to the youth of Blaine County are essential. President Carreiro reflects on its
unmatched journey and hopeful future. “Papoose Club has supported this community for 70 years and is reinvigorating itself so that we can continue for the next 70,” Carreiro explains. “To be purely sustained by volunteers for so many years says a lot about the organization’s mission, the importance of supporting opportunities for our youth, and how people can collectively work together to accomplish great things.”
As it enters a new era, the community’s support will be more critical than ever. With a refreshed identity and continued commitment, the Papoose Club is guaranteed to make an even more significant impact in the years to come. Keep an eye out for more information about the Club’s new name and website.
For more information on joining or supporting the Papoose Club, visit papooseclub.org or email info@papooseclub.org.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER | 2024
SUN VALLEY RESORT
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SEPTEMBER 1
Lukas Nelson
Presented by Sun Valley Resort, RJK Entertainment, Zions Bank, Coors Light, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Show to benefit Stella’s Shelter Fund.
Doors | 5:30pm
Show starts | 6:30pm Sun Valley Pavilion sunvalley.com/events/lukas-nelson/
SEPTEMBER 4
Summer Series at River Run
5-8pm | FREE
SEPTEMBER 7
Yoga at River Run
Presented by Brass Ranch, all levels welcome.
9am | FREE
Arrive at 8:45am to register. Attendees must bring their own mat and water.
GALENA LODGE
15187 State HWY 75 | Ketchum 208.726.4010 galenalodge.com
Open daily | 9am-4pm Lunch served | 11am-3:30pm
SEPTEMBER 5
Thursday BBQ
Enjoy a wonderful summer evening of delicious food with live music on deck with Dewie, Pickett & Howe
5:30-8:30pm
SEPTEMBER 8
Sunday Brunch
Enjoy live music on the deck with Dewey, Pickett & Howe.
9am-3:30pm
SEPTEMBER 15
Season Closer
Enjoy live music on the deck with Jimmy Mitchell.
9am-3:30pm
WOOD RIVER FARMERS MARKET
wrfarmersmarket.org
Find produce, refreshing drinks, ready-to-eat foods, meat, fish, baked goods, canned specialties, cut flowers, jewelry, clothing, CBD products, popcorn and chips, and a few surprises.
WEDNESDAYS
12-4pm
Forest Service Park (131 River Street) | Ketchum
SATURDAYS
9-1pm
Roberta McKercher Park (between 3rd Avenue South and 4th Avenue South) | Hailey
SEPTEMBER 2
Sturtevants
Ladies’ Shop Rides
All level riders are welcome to the ladies-only mountain bike ride out of Adams Gulch. Stay until the end for an end-of-season party!
6pm | FREE
Meet at Adams Gulch | Ketchum sturtevants-sv.com
SEPTEMBER 10
Uncharitable
This documentary film offers a powerful call to end the barebones constraints on nonprofits and allow them the freedoms given to businesses so they can affect real and lasting change. This is the first event in the Giving Thought Learning Series as part of the “it’s in our nature” Spur Community Foundation campaign co-presented by The Argyros, Sun Valley Museum of Art, and Spur Community Foundation, and co-hosted by 14+ Wood River Valley organizations—panel discussion to follow.
5:30pm | FREE
(reservations required due to limited seating)
The Argyros | Ketchum itsinournaturewrv.org/events
DINE AT SUN VALLEY RESORT
JOIN US AT ANY OF OUR WONDERFUL
SUN VALLEY RESORT RESTAURANTS
Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner or a casual bite with friends and family, Sun Valley’s dining options are as diverse as they are delicious. With over 20 restaurants on and off the mountain—from the cozy and comfortable Village Station to the elegant and charming Ram restaurant—we have every kind of dining option to tantalize the tastebuds.
SEPTEMBER 20 & 21
Oktoberfest!
Join the Sawtooth Brewery for its 12th annual Ketchum Oktoberfest with traditional Bavarian fare, beer, cider, and cornhole tournament to benefit local scholarships hosted by Sun Valley Realtors Give with beer Olympics, stein hoisting, live music, and more!
Friday | 4-9pm
Live music: Side Hustle | 5pm
Saturday | 12-9pm
Live music: Sawtooth Shipwreck | 12pm Travelin’ Miles and Honeybear | 2:30pm Sheep Bridge Jumpers | 5pm
Festival Meadow | Sun Valley ketchumoktoberfest.com
SEPTEMBER 21
Big Wood River Clean-Up
Join the Wood River Land Trust in its commitment to environmental stewardship at the Big Wood River Clean-Up at Howard Preserve (Bellevue), Draper Wood River Preserve (Hailey), or Warm Springs Preserve (Ketchum).
9am-12pm | Register online woodriverlandtrust.org
SEPTEMBER
28
SVSEF Annual Baldy Hill Climb
The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation is hosting its annual Baldy Hill Climb. Visit the website to register for additional information on courses and scheduling.
8am-12pm | 9am hike and 10am race svsef.org
cover images clockwise top left to right: Jill Storey, Josh Udesen, Sarah Davies, Karen Jacobsen, Jineen Griffith, Jim Woods, Matthew Thorley and Hallie Maxwell, Aaron Cordell Johnson
‘IT’S PURE MAGIC’
Why ballet belongs in Sun Valley
by Gavin Larsen
Artists of The Joffrey Ballet in Nicolas Blanc’s Under the Trees’ Voices, Festival 2024
It was the summer of 2024, and the Joffrey Ballet was headed to Idaho to perform in Ballet Sun Valley’s (BSV) acclaimed annual Summer Festival. Basia Rhoden, a dancer with The Joffrey Ballet, tried to describe to her fellow company members what they were about to experience. “It’s going to be amazing,” she told her colleagues. Rhoden holds the unique distinction of being the first dancer to appear in both BSV’s Fall Festival and BSV’s Summer Festival.
Rhoden knows the magic created every year in Sun Valley—not just onstage. “There’s nothing like it,” she says of the sensation of dancing in the Pavilion’s dramatically beautiful setting.
“The fresh air, the natural light, the feeling of the soft breeze… it’s a different energy. You can see every person’s face creating a connection with them, even to the back row.”
In only 13 years, Ballet Sun Valley has grown from a single performance to year-round programming. The Summer Festival is a highlight and the kickoff of the summer cultural season in Sun Valley and of BSV’s annual programming.
On the surface, the idea of ballet in a place known for rugged outdoor activities might seem incongruent; however, BSV Chairman Dick Davis, who’s been involved with BSV nearly
“The venue is absolutely divine, the setting is gorgeous, and the audience is incredibly receptive and hungry for dance. We definitely want to come back.”
— Mikko Nissinen, Boston Ballet Artistic Director
PHOTO BY LINDSAY THOMAS
San Francisco Ballet School Pre-Professional Dancers
since its inception, thinks it’s the perfect match. Before moving to Sun Valley, Davis served as chairman of the board of Boston Ballet, becoming very knowledgeable about the business side of ballet while simultaneously deepening his love for the art form itself. Davis and BSV’s Founding Chairman, the late Bob Smelick, had been professional colleagues who reconnected over their shared passion for dance, community, and the way the outdoor environment can enrich both.
“People here have an appreciation for the arts,” Davis observes.
“They love to ski, fish, hike, and bike, but they also want to nurture themselves culturally.”
Smelick’s vision for BSV arose after he saw the San Francisco Ballet (SFB) perform outdoors in Paris in 2005. After years of planning, the internationally renowned San Francisco Ballet dancers lit up the stage for BSV’s inaugural 2012 season. The bar was set high from the get-go by bringing in one of America’s top ballet companies, and BSV has not failed to clear it year after year. San Francisco Ballet, Boston Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and The Joffrey Ballet have all graced the Sun Valley Pavilion stage— with more to come. Davis says BSV has a robust pipeline of ballet companies that would love to perform in Sun Valley.
Boston Ballet Artistic Director, Mikko Nissinen, who brought his company to Sun Valley in 2022, is a huge fan. “The venue is absolutely divine, the setting is gorgeous, and the audience is incredibly receptive and hungry for dance. We definitely want to come back,” he shares.
BSV’s Vice Chairwoman, Monica Grossman, has been a longtime ballet aficionado. Like Davis, she’s seen the best of the best—she has been on San Francisco Ballet’s board for years—and sees what Ballet Sun Valley has created as a rare union of world-class ballet and the equally stunning surroundings where the dancing takes place.
There is another highlight of the BSV festival that adds even more to that personal sense of connection with the ballet community: the Dinner with the Dancers. Taking place the night before the first performance of the Summer Festival, the event is a high point of the BSV experience for artists and patrons alike. “This is an incredibly meaningful event where patrons have time to engage with and get to know the visiting artists.” Grossman says. “They mingle, they have dinner together, friendships are formed. It’s a beautiful experience.”
Rhoden agrees that it also enhances the performance experience for the dancer. “We create connections, and then to actually see those faces in the audience the next day—it’s just really special,” she shares.
Another BSV offering each year is the Fall Festival, which showcases the Future Stars of Ballet—the San Francisco Ballet School Pre-Professional dancers. This elite group of dancers is selected from around the world to hone their craft before joining major ballet companies. It is a rare opportunity to see the next generation of ballet stars in an intimate setting at The Argyros Theater.
Joffrey Ballet artists Jeraldine Mendoza and Dylan Gutierrez in Gerald Arpino’s Round of Angels, Festival 2024
“Participating in Ballet Sun Valley is a great opportunity for our dancers to share their talent and to be exposed to a new audience.”
—Pascal Molat, Associate Director of San Francisco Ballet School
Dutch National Ballet artists Elizabeth Tonev and Victor Caixeta in Grand Pas Classique, Festival 2023
These performances also mark a defining moment for the artists as this is their first on-stage performance together. SFB School Associate Director, Pascal Molat says, “Participating in Ballet Sun Valley is a great opportunity for our dancers to share their talent and to be exposed to a new audience.”
Ballet Sun Valley also believes in nurturing the next generation of local dancers. Dance is an art form that needs to be passed down from dancer to dancer with in-person instruction. Alongside every performance engagement, BSV offers education workshops to students. In addition, BSV is expanding to offer ballet-inspired literary events and adult classes. “We are always looking for new ways to engage and connect with the community,” explains Ballet Sun Valley Executive Director, Kelli Quinlan. “All educational opportunities are offered free of charge thanks to the generosity of Ballet Sun Valley donors.
The BSV donor community is what makes this all possible. Ticket revenue covers only a small portion of our annual expenses. Our donors are the heart of this organization, and without them, we would not be able to share this wonderful gift with the community.”
Over the past decade, BSV has truly helped redefine why people are drawn to the area. The allure of Sun Valley is now more than its natural beauty and recreation— it’s also the chance to witness superb artistry in a rare and uniquely intimate way. As Davis expresses, “The community has really embraced BSV, and they now know they can expect the best. So when we say our mission is to bring world-class ballet to Sun Valley, Idaho, we mean it.”
Perhaps Rhoden best sums up why ballet in Sun Valley means so much to dancers like her and everyone who seizes the chance to be part of these exquisite ballet experiences when she says, “It’s pure magic.”
PHOTO
Artists of Boston Ballet in Stephen Galloway’s DEVIL’S/eye, Festival 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 10 & 11 Fall Festival
San Francisco Ballet School
Pre-Professional Dancers
These talented young artists have been selected from around the world to join this prestigious program. The dancers, who represent the future of ballet, are on the cusp of their professional careers. This year’s cohort includes artists from Australia, Canada, Greece, Iceland, and the U.S. 7pm
The Argyros | Ketchum For tickets, visit balletsunvalley.org
DECEMBER 22
Holiday Pop-Up Celebration
A festive holiday soirée hosted by BSV as a thank-you to donors for their generous support. This fun evening celebrates the season and includes a pop-up performance along with light bites and sparkling beverages. To become a donor, visit balletsunvalley.org/donate.
Donor appreciation event
Gail Severn Gallery | Ketchum
JUNE 27,
28 & 29
Summer Festival 2025
The anchor event of the year—the Festival kicks off with the Donors’ Dinner with the Dancers on June 27. This special evening is followed by two effervescent performances in a glorious outdoor setting on June 28 and June 29. Spend two nights under the stars in the fading twilight as more than 30 dancers take your breath away in two unique and stunning shows. Make unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. The 2025 artists will be announced soon!
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The 43rd Sun Valley Wine Auction, three event-filled days for connoisseurs of art and lovers of fine wine and food, took place June 26-28, 2024. The event, often referenced as, “A Celebration of Wine & Benefit for the Arts,” is the longest-running charity wine auction in the country. This year’s Sun Valley Wine Auction brought more than 30 wineries and a dozen chefs to participate in eight Vintner Dinners, multiple talks and tastings, a Gala and Auction, and the River Ranch Wine Walk, raising money for arts education in the Wood River Valley.
Clockwise from left: Roots Wine Bar owners Rian and Chris Salvatierra; Vintage Chef Rodrigo Herrera raises a paddle to support arts and education; Wine Auction patrons sample wines from top vintners during River Ranch Wine Walk; Carol Swig and Marylin Harris of Paradigm Winery; SVMoA board members Lisa Caputo (left) and Sarah Woodward (right) with patrons Julie and Tony Zanze (center)
“Every year, our extended community gathers to support Sun Valley Museum of Art’s (SVMoA) incredible year-round arts and educational programming in the Wood River Valley,” says Jennifer Wells Green, Executive Director of Sun Valley Museum of Art. “This historic event, now in its fourth decade, is a tradition that reminds us of the unmatched generosity of our community and supporters.”
The 2024 Wine Auction Chair Ron Greenspan, along with Guest Auctioneer Tash Perrin, Deputy Chairman, Christie’s Americas, who was part of a partnership with Christie’s, made sure there were incredible opportunities to support SVMoA throughout the entire event.
Clockwise: Gala guests dance to musical guest Jake Maurer; Gala guests Carolyn Staley, SVMoA board member Krista Simor, Neriza Simor, Rhonda Tyrell, and Lisa West; Shari and Paul Preston, Cristie Kerr of Kerr Cellars, and Sun Valley Wine Auction Chair, Ron Greenspan enjoy a pig roast with vintners; Vintners & Visionaries Dinner hosts Lyndsay and Christopher Lyle (center) with Anthony and Mary Bourke of Hale Mary Wine (left) and David Hejl and Mary Maitland of Domaine Della (right).
REMEMBERING JOHN PEAVEY
Trailing of the Sheep Festival founder, leader, and friend
John Peavey, a community leader and visionary, along with his wife Diane, laid the foundation for the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in 1996. Their foresight and leadership in reviving the historical tradition of trailing the sheep, bridging the Wood River Valley’s heritage to the present, is truly inspiring. The five-day Festival, a celebration of the over 150-year-old annual tradition of moving sheep, is a living history that honors the people, arts, cultures, and traditions of Idaho’s sheep ranching families, with a special focus on the Basques, Scottish, and Peruvians.
Born on September 1, 1933, and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho, John lost his father as a young boy. However, he followed in the political footsteps of his grandfather, John Thomas, who served as a U.S. Senator from Idaho. His mother, Mary Brooks, the Assistant Chairman of the National Republican Party, also served as Director of the U.S. Mint under Presidents Nixon and Ford. After graduating from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, John returned to Idaho in 1960 and began working on the family ranch. Alarmed by the lack of a statewide voice for agriculture and the environment, he ran for the Idaho State Senate in 1970, where he served for 21 years.
As a legislator, John’s impact on Idaho’s history was profound. His work led to the passage of the Sunshine Initiative Act in 1974, a measure that demanded public disclosure of campaign finance and lobbying activities for the first time. He also provided leadership for legislation to stop the widespread depletion of Idaho’s rivers and aquifers, securing the state’s water for the future. His contributions are a testament to his dedication to Idaho’s well-being.
One of his proudest achievements was placing the family’s entire Flat Top Sheep Ranch in conservation easements, saving acres of land into perpetuity as it is today in its wildness.
The Good Shepherd Monument, unveiled in 2021, stands as a lasting tribute to John, which was his vision, and the generations of families and communities who support sheep ranching. The monument, featuring life-sized bronze sculptures, including eight sheep, a sheepherder, a horse, and a dog, is a powerful symbol of John’s legacy and the enduring spirit of the sheepranching community.
“By co-founding the Festival with his wife Diane, he found a meaningful way to address a potential conflict by inviting the community to learn more about the heritage of sheep ranching in the West and, in the process, created an internationally acclaimed event that is beloved by the community and visitors from around the world,” says Trailing of the Sheep Festival’s Carol Waller.
Trailing of the Sheep Festival Executive Director Laura Musbach Drake adds, “I learned much from this great man and will carry stories of the sheep and dogs with me forever. He was intelligent, caring, and very witty in his quiet way. I will miss him as a leader, teacher, rancher, and friend. Producing the Festival with him for so many years was an honor and a privilege. I am proud to carry on his legacy as best as possible without him.”
John passed away on June 16, 2024, surrounded by family. A celebration of John’s life will take place at the October 2024 Trailing of the Sheep Festival.
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Opposite: John Peavey at tree arborglyph.
STRENGTHENING THE WEST
Storytelling at the annual Sheep Tales Gathering
“You might not recognize it right away if you’re new to a rural area, but community strength—from education to medical services and other opportunities—helps support landowners on the periphery.”
—Lesli Allison
by Martha Williams
Each year during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, stories of the past merge with those of the present, with an eye toward a shared future. One of the weekend’s highlights is the Sheep Tales Gathering, held on Friday evening.
“It’s always been the ‘storytelling’ part of the weekend,” says Trailing of the Sheep Festival Executive Director Laura Musbach Drake. “This year, it will explore issues related to conservation, land management, and agriculture—issues that affect us all in one way or another.”
Titled “The Future of Conservation in a Crowded West,” this year’s Gathering features a conversation between Dr. Jared Talley (Boise State University Professor in Environmental Science and Governance), Lesli Allison (Chief Executive of Western Landowners Alliance), Dr. Hailey Wilmer (Research Rangeland Management Specialist at the USDA-ARS Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research Unit in Dubois, Idaho), and a local sheep producer.
Their conversation will center on the importance of private and public lands, agriculture’s role in conservation, and the benefit of healthy working landscapes to all.
Allison is a founding member of the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA), which began in 2011 as a conversation among land managers interested in conservation. For 16 years, she
managed a large ranch in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, where she implemented progressive conservation management, with projects ranging from prescribed fire and stream restoration to wildlife management and scientific monitoring.
She now focuses her time on WLA’s mission of advancing policies and practices that sustain working lands, connect landscapes, and native species. Alongside her are WLA’s 13,500 members of landowners, natural resource managers, and partners across the West.
Allison is proud of WLA’s growing membership and staff in Idaho. Their work aims to help sustain livelihood in rural areas, which depends on interconnection and participation.
“You might not recognize it right away if you’re new to a rural area, but community strength—from education to medical services and other opportunities—helps support
landowners on the periphery,” says Allison. “In turn, the health of the community depends on the health and prosperity of its surrounding working lands. So we have to be working together. Then everyone benefits.”
In her years working with landowners across the West, Allison has noticed how isolation has damaged once-strong community identities and levels of civic engagement. “Rebuilding that fractured fabric is an important piece of resilience in the West,” she says.
She’s also seen new landowners move into communities where they don’t engage in local life and learn to understand its parts.
“Someone might not be aware that how they manage their land has repercussions on their neighbors: economically, agriculturally, or in terms of wildlife management,” says Allison. “They may have negative impacts on the community they love, or on livelihoods
Neighbors gather for an event hosted by the Western Landowners Alliance on a Colorado ranch to discuss forest, stream, and fisheries restoration.
and the ability for people to come together and collaborate around issues that need attention.”
It’s about building better relationships and bridging these disconnects. About making better outcomes possible for everyone as the West faces critical issues like wildlife migration and wildfire recovery.
During the Sheep Tales Gathering, the panel will discuss the concept of “stewardship beyond boundaries,” or the need for everyone to look beyond their immediate self-interests.
“This is central to WLA’s work,” Allison says. “What it means is that whether you’re a landowner, rancher, sportsman, community member, or local official, we all must understand that our work takes place in a larger context. If you stay narrowly focused, you lose that perspective. Each piece is part
of a bigger whole, and that whole can only function when its parts are working together and supporting one another.”
Amidst many challenges and opportunities, the fantasy of rugged individualism in the American West endures. Those in rural areas must be self-reliant, but working together is still key, says Allison. “Human beings wouldn’t have survived without cooperation. It’s the only thing that makes it possible for us to live in these places.”
What she keeps hearing from people around the West is a hunger to start to do things differently. “To create a conservation movement that works with people and not against them,” she says. “A way forward that recognizes our commitment to our land and food systems, to our reliance on those who care for those things. We inherently want positive relationships. We see this all the time and across the political spectrum.”
Allison sees the Trailing of the Sheep Festival as a bridge builder between urban and rural communities, between those who live and think differently, and as an event that can help heal divides and bring people together through storytelling.
“This sort of event gets people excited and seeing each other as human beings,” she says. “We can celebrate and have fun together. And stories unify us. They are compelling and relational, entertaining and accessible. A good story can do more to bring people together than just about anything else.”
Western Landowners Alliance Chief Executive Officer Lesli Allison speaks with ranchers and community members at the Old Salt Festival in Montana.
Linda Poole, working lands director for the Western Landowners Alliance, leads a discussion on ranching and conservation at the Old Salt Festival in Montana.
SHEEPDOG TRIALS
‘COME-BY’* for this year’s international feel
by Lori Williams
For the first time in Trailing of the Sheep Festival history, the Sheepdog Trials will feature an international judge. From southwest Scotland, Fiona McMillan has been organizing sheepdog trials, including Nationals and Internationals, for 30 years in the United Kingdom as well as throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. She is widely respected throughout the stock dog community. For most of those years, Fiona also served as Director of the International Sheep Dog Society, and Trustee on three separate occasions. She is currently Senior Scottish National Vice President and will become the first female President in the history of the International Sheep Dog Society in November of this year.
“We are honored and lucky to have Fiona as our judge for 2024,” says Kelly Ware, Trailing of the Sheep Festival United States Border Collie Handlers Association Trials’ Coordinator. “I first met her in July 2022 and asked if she would be interested in judging at Trailing of the Sheep Festival. She was very good with all the entries and popular with the handlers and spectators. It has taken two years for her to work us into her schedule.”
Fiona was born and raised on a 1,000-acre farm where her father, Bert McMillan, was manager. They ran over 200 cross-bred sheep and 800 blackface sheep, and over 100 Pedigree Galloway Cattle. “From a young age, I learned shepherding and farm skills following dad around,” says Fiona. “I had a special place in my heart for working with border collies, and I broke into young pups to bring them to a certain standard for my dad to put on the finishing touches. I always enjoyed taking them out into the fields and seeing them develop through the training process to trial.”
“The welfare of the dog and the sheep are part of my ruling, so you take all that on board as well. If the sheep are good sheep, I expect good standards; if they are a bit tucky, maybe I’m more lenient. It’s good fun. You are just trying to get that balance right.”
—Fiona McMillan
*The “come-by” sheepdog command instructs the dog to go around or circle the sheep in a clockwise direction.
Fiona McMillan
Fiona’s innate ability presented itself when, at 12, she won the Young Handlers Competition at the Woburn Abbey England International in 1986 with a young stand-in dog because her dog had been injured two weeks before the competition. A year later, she represented Scotland on the popular English television programme, One Man and His Dog. At 14, she ran at her first local trial and attended as many open trials in Scotland as possible with her dad.
When Fiona was 18, her father unexpectedly passed away, and so did the farm environment. She left the trialing scene for a little while to pursue her career in administration and law enforcement, but she kept her passion for dogs alive by organizing trials in her local nursery league, which eventually led to her current resume.
At the Festival, Fiona will be judging sheepdogs moving range ewes that are used to roaming in the mountains by themselves and rarely, if ever, handled. The opportunity for a handler to exhibit their dog in this challenging situation doesn’t present itself very often. The course is difficult by trial standards, and the event is highly respected with a larger field than at most competitions across the country. But Fiona knows what to look for. “Judging just comes naturally to me,” she explains. “I know what I like in a dog, one that basically has a feel for the sheep and can move them. I would say I’m very much a line judge, tight turns and straight lines; what we call in the UK as ‘shaving the points.’ The welfare of the dog and the sheep are part of my ruling, so you take all that on board as well; if the sheep are good sheep, I expect good standards, if they are a bit tucky, maybe I’m more lenient. It’s good fun. You are just trying to get that balance right,” she says. “I’m really excited to come out and meet everybody. It’s an absolute honor to be the first international judge at this event.”
Above: A young Fiona with dog Gael on the One Man and His Dog television programme.
Right: Fiona with her Dad, Bert, and Garry
2024 CHAMPIONSHIP SHEEPDOG TRIALS
The National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival is a must-see for all animal enthusiasts who have wondered who is really in charge of the sheep and how the dogs are trained to respond to their handlers.
The United States Border Collie Handlers Association governs the trialing world and sanctions the Trailing of the Sheep Festival Trials. The 2024 Trials will feature 80 of the most talented border collies paired with their top handlers. Look for teams traveling from Utah, Idaho, Montana, California, Oregon, Washington, and Canada.
Enjoy food from the Gooding Basque Association, beverages, shop for great Festival merchandise, and peruse the wares of over 30 vendors.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, as no seating is provided. The field is a natural space, so there is a short walk to it from both the handicapped and general admission parking—please be prepared. Leashed dogs are permitted at the Trials, but coolers are not.
A bike valet, daily ticketing, and weekend passes are available for this year’s National Qualifying Sheepdog Trials. There will be expedited parking with an EZ EWE PASS LANE, and bikes will be safely supervised during the Trials.
Construction is projected to occur on Buttercup Road. Please be patient and allow extra travel and arrival time.
OCTOBER 4 & 5
Trial Qualifers
9am-5pm
$10 | Bike/pedestrian (includes complimentary bike valet)
$10 | Vehicles with single occupancy per day (includes entry fee and parking)
$25 | Three-day pass for single occupancy
$20 | Vehicles with two or more passengers per day (includes entry fees and parking)
$45 | Three-day pass for two or passengers
OCTOBER 6
Finals 9am-2pm
$5 | Bike/pedestrian (bike valet not available)
$10 | Vehicles with single occupancy (includes entry fee and parking)
$20 | Vehicles with two or more passengers (includes entry fees and parking)
Land management to protect ecosystems and the environment
by Kelly Hopping
As ecosystems across the western U.S. are being transformed by a host of changes, ranging from more frequent and intense wildfires to the spread of invasive species, land managers and scientists are looking for new and effective ways to address these mounting challenges. One such management tool gaining attention is “targeted” or “prescriptive” grazing.
Unlike traditional livestock grazing, where animals are managed primarily to produce commodities such as meat or wool, targeted grazing is oriented toward meeting specific environmental goals. These goals can include suppressing undesirable species, such as invasive weeds, creating fire breaks to stop wildfire spread, or stimulating plant growth to increase forage quality for wildlife, like elk.
To achieve environmental goals through targeted grazing, managers alter the timing, frequency, and intensity of grazing by domestic livestock, including cattle, goats, and sheep. For example, herding or temporary fencing can control where the livestock go and how much their grazing and trampling is concentrated in certain target areas. By changing the timing of grazing, livestock can reduce undesirable plant species at key points in their life cycles, such as before they produce seeds.
This strategy can be particularly attractive for targeting species that grow while others are dormant, enabling managers to bring in livestock to eat and trample them without overgrazing desirable species. If effective, such practices can reduce the need for expensive and potentially harmful herbicides or other labor-intensive treatments. For targeted grazing to work well, managers must have clear objectives, monitor the ecological outcomes, and adjust grazing to ensure that animals are carefully managed to prevent unintended damage to the soil and desirable plants while maintaining the livestock’s health.
Sheep spending time in a spring grazing treatment plot. They are concentrated in areas of shorter vegetation where cheatgrass is more abundant.
In Idaho and much of the Western U.S., a growing environmental threat is the spread of cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), a non-native grass that has invaded sagebrush steppe ecosystems. As it spreads, it pushes out native species and creates a carpet of fine fuels, greatly increasing the risk of wildfire. In the Sawtooth National Forest, which surrounds the Wood River Valley, cheatgrass dominates many hillsides and poses a serious management challenge. Cheatgrass is a good candidate for targeted grazing because it starts growing earlier in the spring and can green up again in the fall when native species are dormant. This annual cycle provides windows of opportunity to graze cheatgrass more intensively at times when impacts on other plants should be lower. Yet, despite the attractive potential of targeted grazing to remove cheatgrass and restore sagebrush steppe, ecological questions and practical challenges must be better understood before it can be more widely adopted at management-relevant scales.
To provide a better understanding of whether targeted grazing could be an effective tool to reduce cheatgrass, we assembled an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Boise State University, Brigham Young University, and Oregon State University, U.S. Forest Service range managers, and sheep producers who graze their bands of sheep in the Sawtooth National Forest. Working together in two Forest Service grazing allotments where their sheep normally graze in the summer, we established an
experiment to test how cheatgrass, native plants, soils, and wildfire risk are affected by the typical, less intense summer grazing as well as by targeted grazing with sheep in the spring and fall.
In July 2022, we collected our first round of baseline ecological data in 32 plots highly invaded by cheatgrass. In the years since, herders have guided their bands of sheep, each with approximately 1,000 ewes, to perform targeted grazing in the fall and spring treatment plots. In the summer, they pass through the “businessas-usual” summer grazing plots as they would normally. Our team of researchers returns to the plots each year to monitor the sheep and conduct measurements to assess how the grazing treatments affect cheatgrass abundance and associated wildfire risk, as well as non-target plants and soil conditions.
Although our study and analyses are ongoing, several trends are already emerging. First, there has been a high degree of variability in the timing and amount of cheatgrass each year. When the timing of cheatgrass growth in the spring matched the sheep’s arrival to the Wood River Valley, targeted grazing significantly reduced cheatgrass cover compared to plots that received typical summer grazing and areas that were not grazed. In the fall, when sufficient rain helped cheatgrass green up again while native plants mostly remained dormant,
Sheep moving into a fall targeted grazing plot in October 2023.
targeted grazing also appears to have had an enduring effect that reduced cheatgrass the following summer, reducing fuel for potential wildfires. However, sheep are less able to affect it in seasons without the right cheatgrass growth conditions and timing. These results underscore the need to adapt cheatgrass management approaches to fit the conditions each year.
Examining potential unintended consequences of targeted grazing for other ecosystem components is also important. For example, sheep graze on native plants while performing targeted grazing, especially in the spring. We are closely monitoring for any sustained trends in these non-target plants to identify whether targeted grazing treatments are at risk of reducing cheatgrass at the expense of other species. Our measurements of key soil properties have not revealed any significant changes caused by targeted grazing in the short term. Still, we are also continuing to monitor for shifts in
the longer term. By looking at the ecosystem more holistically, we can better understand the circumstances under which targeted grazing could be a practical component of a cheatgrass management strategy while minimizing other ecological impacts.
In contrast to most cheatgrass-targeted grazing studies, this project stands out for using sheep instead of cattle. As cheatgrass encroaches into higher-elevation areas, sheep could be an especially important management tool since they are better suited to more rugged terrain. By using bands of sheep that move across large swaths of the landscape, we are also gaining insight into what it takes to accomplish management goals at a scale that is relevant for sheep producers and public lands managers so that our findings can translate more directly into supporting management decisions that will help improve the condition of our ecosystems—perhaps with the help of sheep.
Boise State University graduate student Madelyn Sorrentino measuring potential wildfire fuels in a study plot invaded by cheatgrass.
Highly respected chefs and restaurant owners who serve lamb know that a rancher’s passion for lamb ends up in their kitchen, inspiring cuisine to offer diners and families something delicious.
LOVE TO EAT LAMB
A centerpiece of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival
by Sabina Dana Plasse
When you live and visit Idaho, it’s not a requirement to love and eat lamb, but maybe it should be. Lamb is a source of lean protein and minerals, offering a rich, robust, and delicious flavor that many people enjoy several times a week. The multitude of preparations that exist to enjoy lamb is part of our world culture and heritage that extends back centuries, which is at the heart of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival—a tasty and divine element.
Not many foods carry the longevity of the story of lamb. Farmers, ranchers, shepherds, sheepdogs, families, and communities have lived, worked, and thrived due to this ancient and revered powerhouse ingredient. According to the American Lamb Board, in the U.S., 80,000 family farmers and ranchers wake up each day, in some capacity, as part of a lamb business or operation. Over six million sheep are raised by farmers and ranchers in every state in the U.S. Choosing American Lamb supports our nation’s farmers and ranchers while enjoying a quality product that never disappoints and can be prepared in many ways.
Highly respected chefs and restaurant owners who serve lamb know that a rancher’s passion for lamb ends up in their kitchen, inspiring cuisine to offer diners and families something delicious. The opportunities at the 2024 Trailing of the Sheep Festival for you to enjoy many types of elevated lamb cuisine are many. Even more important is that all of this lamb has been purveyed in the U.S. thanks to the American Lamb Board and Festival supporters, including Superior Farms American Lamb, Grand Teton Lamb, SuDan Farm, Lava Lake Lamb, and Darby Northcott’s 3/D Ranch just south of the Wood River Valley.
Valley chefs and restaurants will offer American Lamb specials throughout the Festival, including an array of lamb tasting bites at the For the Love of Lamb event in Ketchum and prepared lamb cuisine at the Fair in McKercher Park in Hailey. If you secured a seat at one of the highly recommended and coveted Farm to Table dinners, you will enjoy a four-course dinner featuring local lamb, lamb ranchers will be in attendance to discuss sheep ranching in Idaho and answer questions.
At the Festival’s cooking classes, you will have an opportunity to dine on lamb prepared by Chef Sydney Liepshutz, who will be creating a Yemini lamb stew, and Chef Chris Kastner of CK’s Real Foods’ whose class will be on preparing a Lamb Cornish Pastry. Chef Mary Clare Griffin will offer a Marcona Almond Encrusted Lamb Rack Pisto Manchego and Patatas Brava cooking class dish inspired by her recent trip to Spain, and Chef Steven Kammerer of Ramen Cowboy will put his spin on a Japanese Lamb Curry. It’s all mouthwatering and waiting for you at this year’s Festival.
The array of lamb-inspired cuisine at the 2024 Trailing of the Sheep Festival is plentiful, and remember, when choosing lamb to eat at home, buy from the U.S. because it is the best and supports our talented lamb ranchers and farmers.
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2024 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The 28th annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, recognized as one of the “Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World” by msn. com, takes place October 2-6, 2024, celebrating a unique tradition of sheep, herders, history, and food.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Farm-to-Table Dinner
The farm-to-table dinners, hosted by Al’s Wood River Sustainability Center, focus on bringing regionally sourced foods to the local community. This dinner will include Idaho lamb from Darby Northcott’s 3/D Ranch.
6pm | $100
Mountain Humane
101 Croy Creek Canyon | Hailey
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
OCTOBER 2-4
Trailing of the Sheep Festival Headquarters Open 10am-5pm
The Argyros Performing Arts Center 120 Main Street | Ketchum
COOKING WITH LAMB
Chef Sydney Liepshutz | Fasah—Yemeni Lamb Stew accompanied by Flatbread, Honey Labneh Sauce and Zhug, a Yemeni green herb hot sauce
3:30-5pm | $95
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church 206 Sun Valley Road | Sun Valley
Farm-to-Table Dinner
The farm-to-table dinners, hosted by Al’s Wood River Sustainability Center, focus on bringing regionally sourced foods to the local community. This dinner will include Idaho lamb from Kathleen and Brian Bean’s Lava Lake Lamb.
6pm | $140
Mountain Humane
101 Croy Creek Canyon | Hailey
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
WOOL FEST
Sheep Hat
9am-12pm | $105
Knit + Needle
370 Walnut Avenue | Ketchum
Beginning Knitting
1:30-4:30pm | $115
DL Evans
601 South Main Street | Ketchum
Animal Sculptures
1:30-4:30pm | $110
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
We Felt a Bowl!
1:30-4:30pm | $ 90
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
COOKING WITH LAMB
Chef Chris Kastner of CK’s Real Food | Lamb Cornish Pastry
10:30am-12pm | $95 SOLD OUT
CK’s Real Food 320 Main Street | Hailey
Chef Mary Clare | Marcona Almond Encrusted Lamb Rack Pisto Manchego, Patatas Brava
1-2:30pm | $95
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church 206 Sun Valley Road | Sun Valley
Chef Steven Kammerer | Japanese Lamb Curry
2:30-4pm | $95
Ramen Cowboy
640 N. Main Street | Ketchum
Cheese-Making Class
Learn how to make fresh cheese with fromager Kendall Russell of Lark’s Meadow Farms.
1-4pm | $125
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Parish Hall
311 1st Avenue South | Hailey
Farm-to-Table Dinner
The farm-to-table dinners, hosted by Al’s Wood River Sustainability Center, focus on bringing regionally sourced foods to the local community featuring Idaho lamb.
6pm | $140 SOLD OUT
Mountain Humane
101 Croy Creek Canyon | Hailey
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
WOOL FEST
Candygram Cowl
9am-12pm | $115
Knit + Needle
370 Walnut Avenue | Ketchum
Postcards from the Flock
9am-12pm | $120
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Long Wool Locks Collar/ Shawl with Power Tools
9am-12pm | $150
Grange Hall
609 S 3rd Avenue | Hailey
En Plein Air
Tapestry Weaving
9am-3:30pm | $285
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Scandinavian Skinnfells
9am-12pm & 1-4pm | $325
Sun Valley Museum of Art
314 Second Avenue South | Hailey
Spinning 101: Getting to Know Your Wheel
9am-4pm | $155
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Parish Hall
311 1st Avenue South | Hailey
Eweltide Ornament
10:30am-1:30pm | $55
Sun Valley Fabric Granary
122 South Main Street | Hailey
Knit Socks
1-4pm | $100
Knit + Needle
370 Walnut Avenue | Ketchum
Fiber Prep Basics
1:30-4:30pm | $75
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Needle Felted Tote or Throw Pillow
1:30-4:30pm | $125
Grange Hall
609 S 3rd Avenue | Hailey
Sheepdog Trials
National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials for spectators
9am-5pm | Check Festival website for costs (children under five FREE)
2400 Buttercup Road | Hailey
Sheep Ranching Q&A with Ranchers and Friends
Learn more about the sheep ranching industry during this free community event.
2:30-4pm | FREE
The Community Library | Ketchum
COOKING WITH LAMB
Chef Chris Kastner of CK’s Real Food | Lamb Cornish Pastry
10:30am-12pm | $95 SOLD OUT
CK’s Real Food
320 Main Street | Hailey
For the Love of Lamb
Experience the best in American Lamb baaa-ites from some of the top restaurants in the Wood River Valley.
4:30-5:30pm | $25 Downtown Ketchum
Sheep Tales Gathering
Join for “The Future of Conversation in a Crowded West.” Read more on page 56.
7pm | $25
The Argyros Performing Arts Center
120 Main Street | Ketchum
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5
WOOL FEST
Wet Felted Scarf with Power Tools
9am-12pm | $135
Grange Hall 609 S 3rd Avenue | Hailey
Beginning Drop Spindle
9am-12pm | $90
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Needle Felted Pumpkins
9am-12pm | $85
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Crochet a Hexagon Bag
1-4pm | $120
Knit + Needle 370 Walnut Avenue | Ketchum
Needle Felted Sheep
1:30-4:30pm | $90
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Turkish Spindle 101
1:30-4:30pm | $100
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 101 S 2nd Avenue | Hailey
Natural Dyes of Idaho
1:30-4:30pm | $120
Grange Hall 609 S 3rd Avenue | Hailey
Sheepdog Trials
National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials for spectators
9am-5pm | Check Festival website for costs (children under five FREE) 2400 Buttercup Road | Hailey
Sheep Reads
Pick up a copy of This House of Sky: Landscapes of a Western Mind by Ivan Doig and finish it before joining us for a book club discussion hosted by Diane Peavey.
9:30-10:30am | FREE Town Center West
116 South River Street | Hailey
Folklife Fair
The Fair offers demonstrations of sheep shearing, displays of sheep wagons, Kids’ Fluff crafts, spinning and weaving demonstrations by artisans, music, and dancing by traditional performers, great food, and beverages. Over 80 vendors selling their unique art and crafts will be featured along with Lamb Fest, which starts at 11am.
10am-4pm | FREE Roberta McKercher Park 100 S 3rd Avenue | Hailey
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6
Sheepdog Trials’ Finals
National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials for spectators
9am-2pm | Check Festival website for costs (children under five FREE) 2400 Buttercup Road | Hailey
Big Sheep Parade
Join as a band of 1,200 sheep parade down Main Street in Ketchum with sheep ranching family members and herders headed south.
12pm | FREE Downtown Ketchum
Happy Trails Closing Party
Enjoy some classic music from Cindy and Gary Braun and kick up your heels with then southern Idaho’s longtime favorite dance band, the Kim Stocking Band, at this year’s Happy Trails Closing Party!
10am-3pm | FREE Ketchum Town Square 480 4th Street East | Ketchum
WOOL FEST
Eweltide Pillow
1:30-4:30pm | $70 Sun Valley Fabric Granary 122 South Main Street | Ketchum
LEARN MORE
Visit Trailing of the Sheep Festival’s website for up-todate information and details on all events.
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Cindy and Gary Braun to play Festival closing party.
“Embracing local flowers is similar to supporting local food farmers—we impact our local economy and reduce carbon emissions…”
—Madison Deffé
CULTIVATING HEALTHY BEAUTY
The sustainable practices of Wild Flora Farm
by Aurora Wilkinson
As the wildflowers fade from the mountainous landscape, and the once-green summer leaves start to turn vibrant orange and yellow, our community witnesses a shift of seasons and a loss of our lush terrain. However, for Madison Deffé, the owner and operator of Wild Flora Farm in Bellevue, Idaho, the changing seasons only offer more significant opportunities for her growing flower business.
Madie encountered her love for plants and flowers after graduating from university. This newfound love inspired years of tending to flowers in local gardens and working alongside talented florists throughout the Valley. Following the end of an internship with a sustainable flower farm in upstate New York, Madie decided to create a space where
her talents could flourish. Wild Flora Farm was designed to encompass the values that the Wood River Valley cherishes most: nature, beauty, and sustainability.
“We have three core values that drive every decision at Wild Flora. They are sustainability, creating and enjoying beauty, and embracing what’s seasonal,” explains Madie. “We love teaching our amazing clients about how much longer lasting our flowers are because they were grown without herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic fertilizers.”
Sustainability is a crucial aspect of Wild Flora Farm, with practices tailored to environmental factors like precipitation, wind, and temperature fluctuations. Soil health is key to the farm, and Madie and her team diligently implement low-impact farming tactics. “We’re working on being completely no-till, but this takes time and dedication. We cover crop areas of land that aren’t under production to maintain our soil’s vital nutrients and fertility,” says Madie. “Healthy soil equals healthy plants.”
Madie’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond farming practices. “We lean heavily on sustainable practices because the damage chemicals, herbicides, and pesticides do to our water systems, bodies, and overall environment is devastating,” she notes. By implementing sustainable practices, Madie is working towards a healthy ecosystem that can continue to support small horticulture businesses across southern Idaho.
For the community, having access to non-toxic, locally-grown flowers offers significant benefits. “Embracing local flowers is similar to supporting local food farmers—we impact our local economy and reduce carbon emissions,” Madie notes. “Many people don’t realize most shipped flowers are dipped in chemicals. Our flowers, grown without anything dangerous, are safe to handle and smell. Plus, the community will discover fun, new types of flowers that you can’t find in many florists’ shops.”
Madie’s gardening and florist design background and her internship at a sustainable flower farm have profoundly shaped her approach to Wild Flora Farm. Through flower gardening, she learned the fundamentals of plant care and the importance of teamwork. Her experience in floristry highlighted the significance of incorporating beauty into daily life, and her time in upstate New York emphasized the value of locally grown, seasonal flowers. These experiences collectively influenced Madie’s philosophy and practices at the farm.
Wild Flora Farm’s mantra is a quote from Rumi: “When you feel a peaceful joy, that’s when you are near the truth.” Madie reflects, “Flowers are little pieces of art from Mother Nature, reminding us to enjoy our lives, find beauty in small moments, and be empathetic. I strive to embrace joy, peace, and empathy in every flower and interaction.”
For those interested in Madie’s flowers, Wild Flora Farm offers a variety of subscription options to cater to different needs and preferences. There are five distinct Flower CSA choices, each lasting four weeks and highlighting the best of what’s in season. These subscriptions provide a regular supply of fresh, locally grown flowers that reflect the changing beauty of each season. Madie also provides floral arrangements for events, bringing her artistic touch to special occasions. Additionally, for those who prefer flexibility, one-time purchases can be delivered directly to your home, ensuring you can enjoy the beauty of Wild Flora Farm’s flowers whenever you desire.
Wild Flora Farm also hosts workshops at local establishments, offering hands-on learning experiences where participants can explore the art of dried flowers and fresh flower arrangements. Madie brings passion and excitement into every aspect of her business, whether through the beauty in her arrangements or her excitement in community engagements. Her ongoing efforts to bring the community non-toxic flowers and community-centered activities accentuate small business owners’ vital role in our community.
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“Flowers are little pieces of art from Mother Nature, reminding us to enjoy our lives, find beauty in small moments, and be empathetic. I strive to embrace joy, peace, and empathy in every flower and interaction.”
—Madison Deffé
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STANLEY IN FALL
An idyllic stopping place
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Halfway along Forest Road 70633 north of Stanley (known historically as Nip-and-Tuck Road) sits the heaped ruins of a one-story log cabin, surrounded by a Forest Service buck and rail fence. The views here of the Sawtooth Mountains are stunning, and the Stanley Basin spreads out in glorious sage and grass-covered rangeland, with forest groves dotting and capping the hills. You can access 70633 northwest out of Lower Stanley or at the intersection of Highway 21 and the Stanley Lake Road turnoff.
The George and Will Paul families built the house alongside Nip-and-Tuck Road in 1905, as well as two large structures, a blacksmith shop/horse barn, and a saloon and bunkhouse to accommodate travelers. Only the house ruins remain. The “Paul Stopping Place,” as it was called, operated as just that for freighters, miners, and others traveling on this main artery to and from the Seafoam and Basin mines to the nearest mill at Sawtooth City, near Smiley Creek. I knew Rosemary Paul, the little girl who lived there with her family in the early 1900s, though she was 80 when I first met her 37 years ago.
If you study the fallen and jumbled timbers, you can still make out the size of the four rooms and the center peak of the cabin with a little help from an old photograph. Rosemary relayed to me many stories of her childhood here. Hundreds more belonging to the Sawtooth Valley’s early pioneers can be uncovered in books and displays at the Stanley Museum, open weekends until the end of September.
Today, from whichever route by which you arrive to the Stanley Basin—east or south on State Highway 75, or west on Highway 21—it’s the gateway to 2.9 million acres of Central Idaho Wilderness and its rich history of mining, homesteading, cattle and by Lori
Fall is the perfect time for stopping, exploring ghost town remains, following dirt roads and their stories, finding gold, wetting your whistle, fueling an appetite, or bunking down.
sheep ranching, as well as the beautiful Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Stanley remains a “stopping place” for respite, recreation, festivals, legendary meals, and fabulous live music. The pursuits are limitless.
Fall is the perfect time for stopping, exploring ghost town remains, following dirt roads and their stories, finding gold, wetting your whistle, fueling an appetite, or bunking down. Since 1905, nothing, yet everything, has changed. You can partake in the fare of award-winning chefs, rent all sorts of recreational equipment, lounge in hot springs, indulge at the Mountain Village Mercantile, or count stars in the dark sky.
September in Stanley also means it’s time for the 47th Annual Fireman’s Ball, firing it up at Mountain Village Resort’s Velvet Falls Dance Hall on Saturday, September 21 at 8pm, featuring live music by the Godfrey Paul Band and his real, home-grown, honest, country-rockin’ blues. All the proceeds from this fabulous fundraising event go to the Sawtooth Valley Rural Fire Department and the Stanley Ambulance volunteers. Both entities are run by volunteers, providing fire protection and emergency response services to the local Stanley community and the influx of seasonal visitors. It is one of the area’s most important agencies for keeping people safe and protected.
Over at the Kasino Club on Ace of Diamonds Street, enjoy the camaraderie and family fun of Oktoberfest, September 27-28, with food, drinks, German music, and more. Late-night live music is provided by the captivating and talented Captain Snafu Band.
Stop in to Stanley. There’s much to take in at the foot of the majestic Sawtooth peaks and a good dirt road worth the view.
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GIVING IS GETTING
SAWTOOTH ASSOCIATION RECEIVES GENEROUS LAND DONATION
by Lori Williams
The iconic and historic Sessions Lodge property in Obsidian, between Fisher Creek and Williams Creek in the Sawtooth Valley, has been gifted to the Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association by the Smiley Creek Bears, LLC. The land donors, Al, Ezra, and Amelia Jones, are longtime residents of the area and say, “We’re pleased to be able to make this donation. We’re excited to be part of a committed team of people and organizations working together to help preserve and enhance the Sawtooth Valley’s natural beauty we all love so much.”
Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association President of the Board of Directors Stewart Wilder adds, “The Sawtooth Association is honored to receive this once-ina-lifetime gift that will benefit education, preservation, and conservation programming for generations to come in the Sawtooth Valley.”
Since 1972, the Sawtooth Association has partnered with the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) to provide interpretive programs and educational materials to preserve the past and protect the future of the Sawtooth
and Salmon River country. They work to reduce the impact of visitors on the SNRA through educational programs, trailhead portals, Redfish Visitor Center, Stanley Museum, ranger station bookstore operations, and clean-up events. This mid-valley resource will allow the Association to build a year-round presence, provide staff housing, further cooperate with area nonprofits, and bolster educational outreach. A master plan is already in process.
In 2002, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area announced that it had secured scenic protection of nearly seven acres of the key roadside property through a conservation easement purchased from then Sessions Lodge owners Don and Nedra Sessions. The legendary resort was built in 1970, and the Sessions moved to the Sawtooth Valley in 1971, owning and operating the gas station, café, store, and motel for over 34 years.
“The Sawtooth Association is always seeking opportunities to engage our wider community. It’s exciting to imagine how this site can help fill the needs of our community and nonprofit partners. We’re energized to bring our vision of an educational center serving the Sawtooths to life,” says Sawtooth Interpretive and Historical Association’s Executive Director Lin Gray.
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STANLEY EVENT SCHEDULE
STANLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
240 Niece Avenue | Stanley 208.774.2470 stanley.lili.org
SEPTEMBER 8
14th Annual Library Author Luncheon
Featuring poet and Idaho Writer in Residence, Kerri Webster.
12-1:30pm | $35
Held at the James Beardnominated Stanley Supper Club. Tickets on sale at the Library
SAWTOOTH INTERPRETIVE & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
STANLEY MUSEUM
Open daily through September 2
Open Saturday and Sunday until September 29 10am-5pm discoversawtooth.org
SEPTEMBER 13
Sawtooth Forum and Lecture Series Wolverines in Winter: Ecology and Conservation of a Rare Carnivore in Large Landscapes
Kimberly Heinemeyer presents a talk on the elusive wolverine providing an overview of the little known and little understood species that occupies the mountains around us but which many of us have never seen or even realized were our neighbors. She will share results of research that she and collaborators completed in central Idaho on wolverine responses to backcountry winter recreation and preview efforts to continue to monitor this fascinating creature.
5pm | FREE
The Community Library | Ketchum
REDFISH LAKE VISITOR CENTER AND GALLERY
Open daily through September 8
Open Saturday and Sunday until September 29 9:30am-5pm discoversawtooth.org
STANLEY EVENT SCHEDULE
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE RESORT
Velvet Falls Dance Hall
220 Eva Falls Avenue mountainvillage.com
SEPTEMBER 21
47th Annual Fireman’s Ball
Sawtooth Valley Rural Fire Department, Stanley Ambulance, and Mountain Village Resort present the Annual Firefighter’s Ball. Come out to support Stanley’s Volunteer Fire Department and Stanley Ambulance with music by the Godfrey Paul Band.
620 Ace of Diamonds | Stanley kasinoclubstanley.com
SEPTEMBER 27-28 Oktoberfest
Enjoy food, drinks, German games, music, and more. Fun for the entire family
5pm | 21+ after 10pm
STANLEY FALL MUSIC SCENE
REDFISH LAKE LODGE
redfishlake.com
SEPTEMBER 1
Mark Mueller
5-7pm
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE RESORT
VELVET FALLS DANCE HALL
Live music | 9pm unless noted mountainvillage.com
SEPTEMBER 6
Tylor & the Train
Robbers with Travis Hardy Band 7pm | Ticketed event
SEPTEMBER 21
Fireman’s Ball with live music by the Godfrey Paul Band 7pm
SEPTEMBER 27
Boot Juice
Above: Mark Mueller to play Redfish Lake Lodge on September 1.
Top: Tylor & the Train Robbers with Travis Hardy Band play Velvet Falls Dance Hall at the Mountain Village Resort on September 6.
IDAHO ROCKY MOUNTAIN RANCH
Saturday, Tuesday & Thursday
Live music | 6-8pm idahorocky.com
SEPTEMBER 3
Mia Edsall
SEPTEMBER 5
Richard Blair
SEPTEMBER 7
Dewey, Pickette & Howe
SEPTEMBER 10
Mark Mueller
SEPTEMBER 12
Porch Swing
SEPTEMBER 14
Dewey, Pickette & Howe
THE KASINO CLUB
Weekends 620 Ace of Diamonds kasinoclubstanley.com
SEPTEMBER 13
Buddy Devore
SEPTEMBER 20
Marcus Rezak Band
SEPTEMBER 27-28 Oktoberfest
Above: Marcus Rezak Band plays The Kasino Club on September 20.
Below: Richard Blair plays the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch on September 5.
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
RESERVE YOURS TODAY.
42 PREMIER TOWNHOMES WITH FLOOR PLAN OPTIONS RANGING FROM 1,669 to 3,482 sqft
2 to 5 Bedrooms
2 to 4.5 Bathrooms
1 or 2 Attached Private Garages
Model Unit Now Available For Showings
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Photo: Sun Valley Resort, Kevin Syms
CIRCLE S WEST RANCH
Circle S West Ranch is a premier sporting property offering diverse hunting and fishing opportunities with 1,115± deeded acres, over 2.5 miles of Deep Creek, irrigation rights, spring-fed ponds, and a full set of residential and ranch improvements. Hunting opportunities include abundant ducks, geese, pheasant, dove and quail and a healthy population of mule deer. The creek and ponds support wild rainbow trout, bass and panfish. The ranch is located near the Snake River Canyon between Buhl and Hagerman 90 miles south of Ketchum. Offered with furnishings and ranch equipment.
Active farming and cattle operation utilizing 200± acres of irrigated cropland and pasture. Improvements complement the ranch and include a 2,900± sq. ft. owners’ lodge, two duplex guest cabins, a manager’s residence, a ranch office, and vehicle/equipment storage buildings. No conservation easement.
$12,800,000
Aaron Hill, Owner/Associate Broker
858-245-9783 | aaron@proctormountaingroup.com
540 2nd Ave. N., Suite 101, Ketchum, ID 83340
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J. Trent Jones, HALL AND HALL
208-622-4133
560 2nd Ave. N., Ketchum, ID 83340 hallhall.com
This elegant sunlit sanctuary is perched majestically atop Knob Hill, only a stone’s throw from the heart of Ketchum with dramatic views of Baldy. Defined by its expansive living spaces, natural light, state-of-the-art Chef’s kitchen, ultimate wine cellar, and lavish primary suite, this home offers tranquil outdoor living spaces and ample space to host family and guests. Schedule your private tour today and experience the epitome of luxury living.
• 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Baths / 6637 SQFT
• Heated Driveway
• Wet Bar & Wine Cellar
• Chef’s Kitchen
• Commercial Elevator
• Entertaining Decks
• 3 Car Garage
Downtown Ketchum Investment - 271 N 1st Avenue
Fully-leased mixed-use investment opportunity in the Downtown Ketchum core! This well known building consists of two ground floor commercial spaces and two second floor apartments, on an oversized 8,250sf lot. Access from 1st Ave or the alley with garages for the apartments. 20+ year stable commercial tenants include Sun Valley Title and Kneeland Gallery. Please call office for more information and the full offering package. OFFERED AT $4,950,000
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Triumph Ranch Subdivision
This 280-acre subdivision on the confluence of Hyndman Creek and the East Fork of the Big Wood River offers nine expansive lots that blend seamlessly with the picturesque rural landscape. Twelve miles from the base of the historic skiing on Bald Mountain and Sun Valley amenities, the property highlights views of the Pioneer Mountains that rival any world-class mountain setting.
PARCEL
PARCEL D 0.40 ACRES DRAIN FIELD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PARCEL HOA HAS FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
A one of a kind, must-see property unlike any other in the greater Sun Valley area! Located in Bitterroot behind the Horseman’s Center, this end of the cul de sac compound offers complete privacy and is less than a mile from Sun Valley and Ketchum.
Entire property is situated on Trail Creek and every main floor room opens to a flowered patio on the creek. Main house contains lower primary wing with 2 off ices, 2 separate walkin closets and bathrooms, sauna, steam shower and heated towel bars. Gourmet kitchen, 1000-bottle wine cellar, and caretakers apartment with separate entrance. Three car attached garage.
In addition, there is a 2,606 SF guest house, 2-car attached garage, potting shed and designer chicken coop. Landscape is magazine worthy. House to be sold turn-key.
Offered at $17,250,000
Fifth & Main.
• Condominium 201: 3+ BD, 3.5 BA, 2816 SF
Four new luxury condominiums in the heart of downtown Ketchum, each celebrating and drawing their inspiration from our iconic mountain town.
Developed by award-winning Wilson Construction, these units combine timeless architecture with modern enhancements and unsurpassed attention to detail.
This stunning mountain home, designed by award-winning architect Jim McLaughlin, is a masterpiece of elegance and purpose. Featuring a main floor primary suite, gourmet kitchen, generous guest apartment, custom wine cellar, and an oversized three-car garage, no expense was spared. Clear pine floors from the 1840s and four beautiful stone fireplaces add warmth and charm. 4 BD, 5 BA, 5863 SF, .93 ACRE | $9,995,000 | Call for more details
EQUESTRIAN’S DREAM HOME
106 Chestnut Lane, Bellevue
4 BD, 3.5 BA, 3339 SF, 4.96 ACRES
$2,650,000
A thoroughly perfect property for those looking for space to spread out, this updated home has everything, including fantastic views and outbuildings for ponies and toys.
A VERY SPECIAL PLACE
Located on an elevated, private driveway at the end of a cul de sac, yet central to cultural centers and recreational amenities in Ketchum and Sun Valley. Quality construction with high end finishes and dramatic beamwork. Timeless architecture lends itself to traditional or contemporary decor. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the scenic beauty and flood the great room with natural light.
Additional features include separate primary and guest quarters, two off ices, extended Utah stone patios, large outdoor dining area, hot tub and built-in barbecue. 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, media room.
Simply put... it’s a beauty! Offered for sale at $6,295,000 and shown by appointment only.
Jessica Bower Blake | jessica@mbgsunvalley.com |
Mike Murphy | mike@mbgsunvalley.com |
This Sun Valley Home Has It All Rarely available estate north of Ketchum. This modern log home boasts an attached guest apartment with living room and kitchen. Beautifully landscaped with large pond and stream. Artist’s studio, 3-car garage, and beautiful back patio. 5 BD, 4.5 BA, 4804 SF, 1.33 Acres | $6,300,000 | MLS #24-332193
THE MURPHY BLAKE GROUP
Mike Murphy | 208.720.3323
Jessica Bower Blake | 208.720.7566
Luxury Townhome Just Two Blocks from Warm Springs Base
Absolutely stunning townhome in the coveted Warm Springs area close to the ski mountain. Remodeled down to the studs in 2016 with top of the line finishes and appliances. Move-in ready with brand new designer furnishings, and being sold turnkey. Media room, Chef’s kitchen, off ice, oversized 2-car garage, hot tub. Great outdoor spaces with new mature trees and landscaping for privacy.
4 en suite BD, 4 +2 BA, 3653 SF $3,875,000 | MLS #24-331465
THE MURPHY BLAKE GROUP
Mike Murphy | mike@mbgsunvalley.com
Jessica Bower Blake | jessica@mbgsunvalley.com
In-Town Treehouse/Penthouse: You Need to See these Views of Baldy
Perched high above Ketchum, this dazzling townhome on Latigo Lane underwent a total remodel in the last year. One step into the private entryway and you will agree that the attention to lodge-style details is nothing short of perfect. The living area, kitchen, and primary bedroom all offer unsurpassed views of Bald Mountain, and the tandem garage offers plenty of storage space.
3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2836 SF
$3,995,000 | MLS #24-331564
THE MURPHY BLAKE GROUP
Mike Murphy | 208.720.3323
Jessica Bower Blake | 208.720.7566
A Hidden Jewel in Gimlet
This property is located in one of the more sought-after areas of the prestigious Gimlet neighborhood. The home has a single-level layout with an open great room, three bedrooms, and a two-car garage. It is situated on a private corner lot of over two acres with mature landscaping. The Big Wood River and the bike path are conveniently located within walking/riding distance.
3 BD, 2 BA, 1656 SF, 2.15 Acres
$2,750,000 | MLS #24-331911
THE MURPHY BLAKE GROUP
Mike Murphy | mike@mbgsunvalley.com
Jessica Bower Blake | jessica@mbgsunvalley.com
Ski View Condo Puts You Close to Everything
Outstanding Skiview Town Home in immaculate condition, just a short distance to River Run Ski area. Features paver driveway and unit being sold furnished. Close to town.
3 BD, 3 BA, 1957 SF $1,895,000 | MLS #24-331994
ENDLESS
• Exclusive penthouse with Baldy Views • 1 BD apartment, elevated courtyard, plunge pool • Over 8000 SF of commercial space • 3 garage bays and 4 covered carport spaces • Offered at $11,995,000
UNDERSTORY SUN VALLEY
A creative space to embrace Sun Valley’s design and culture
As a successful entrepreneur and business owner, Laurie Libman-Wilson has traveled extensively and has inspired many, primarily through awareness and positive change. She makes her home in Sun Valley, Idaho, and her latest venture, Understory Sun Valley, fulfills her ongoing desire for connection through meaningful messages and products. With an eye for intrinsic beauty and a fashion-forward vision, Laurie provides a distinguished style with purpose.
Above: Embrace what you love and what inspires you, surrounding yourself with pieces that resonate and bring joy. Be kind, humble, and hospitable. We want every person and animal to feel this warmth and authenticity the moment they walk through our doors.
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A Los Angeles native, Laurie championed her creative and nomadic spirit, launching her successful Studio Penny Lane, a multi-faceted award-winning business widely recognized and revered. Whether importing jewelry and textiles from Bali, a hip bohemian children’s clothing line, or as a designer and importer of rare Mexican folk art and decor, her life abroad in countries including Nicaragua, Mexico, and Argentina, and the U.S. reflects a visionary who believes in connecting culture and beauty on a universal level.
Continuing Studio Penny Lane’s mission, Laurie has opened Understory Sun Valley, providing unique items and offerings that appeal to a Sun Valley sense of living and lifestyle. She also presents living and working acclaimed artists, including nationally known and collected fine art photographer and Nikon ambassador Robyn Layton. Laurie’s keen sense of connection and intellectual curiosity are among the most fascinating aspects of her work and life, as well as at her retail space and gallery, which is reflected in every way at Understory Sun Valley.
Understory Sun Valley offers a curated collection of vintage furnishings, exquisite textiles, and unique clothing. Each item is handpicked with care to reflect a warm, cozy, curious, and authentic lifestyle, as Laurie believes your surroundings should resonate with what you love and what inspires you. Whether it’s a unique find from Understory’s extensive collection of vintage Levi’s or a found object that sparks curiosity, each piece in its gallery is waiting to become a part of someone’s story.
Understory Sun Valley also offers personalized design consulting and welcomes collaborations with designers. With a passion for vintage and repurposed items, Understory Sun Valley can assist in crafting a genuine style, blending the old with the new in a way that feels both comfortable and authentic.
Understory Sun Valley
580 4th Street East | Suite 160 | Ketchum 208.928.4186
Previous page bottom: From unique furnishings and decor to exquisite textiles and clothing, our collection is a testament to craftsmanship and timeless style. Each item is handpicked with care, ensuring that your home and wardrobe reflect a lifestyle that is warm, cozy, curious, and authentic.
Top: Explore our extensive range of gifts for both men and women, including a large collection of vintage Levi’s, distinctive jewelry, and found objects that spark curiosity.
Left: Inspired by what we love, our curation is all about creating a lifestyle that feels both comfortable and genuine. Each piece in our gallery tells a story, waiting to become a part of yours.
STYLE DIAL
SVPN Style Dial could not feel more at home with the collection of items and designs that Sun Valley interior decorators and designers have brought to the September edition. With the unique and irresistible style of artful lighting, rooms that beg entry, and items that catch the eye, there’s something appealing for everyone’s taste and desires, so let the fall in.
SANCTUARY BLISS
“The bedroom is a sanctuary, a place to relax and retreat,” says Marina Broschofsky, owner of Red Door Home + Design. “With soft color, natural light, and simple furnishings, it becomes the perfect place to rejuvenate after a long day.”
Red Door Home + Design 406 North Main Street | Hailey 208.788.9075 reddoordesignhouse.com
BIG STYLE, SMALL SPACE
“We designed this ADU with all the creature comforts of the main home without any style compromises,” says Redeux Decor owner Heather McGregor. “The Racoon Fur-painted kitchen cabinets are the grounding point for the high ceilings, and the comfortable furniture says, ‘Make yourself at home!’ Shop our brickand-mortar in Hailey for more inspiration.”
Redeux Decor
9 East Bullion Street | Hailey 208.721.1380 redeuxdecor.com
GLASS IRON
Allison Paige Interior Design 117D
“We were so grateful to have the opportunity to work with multiple metal artisans on this project, including Earth and Structure and Red Star Ironworks,” says Allison Connolly, owner of Allison Paige Interior Design. “The steel and glass combo infuses a dose of heft and sparkle. And this duality fits right in with the design direction for this home—a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll!”
TREASURE DECOR
“Journey into a world of the mystic with collectible treasures,” says Terry Reid of Davies-Reid. “At Davies-Reid, you will find rare and authentic items that add beauty and intrigue to your home and life, offering a unique history, design, and interest that will always create a conversation.”
Davies-Reid
131 1st Avenue North | Ketchum 208.726.3453
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OPTIMIZING AND PRESERVING BRAIN HEALTH
Adopt healthy lifestyle habits
by Kimberly Tenold, DMSc, PA-C, St. Luke’s Clinic—Neurology, Hailey, Idaho
Many medical articles advise ways to optimize brain health, and certain key recommendations remain at the forefront of medical research. Physical exercise, a healthy diet, mental fitness activities, proper sleep, and social interaction still predominate. For decades, medical professionals have also recognized the positive impact on the brain of adequate hydration, avoiding tobacco use, controlling diabetes and blood pressure, managing high cholesterol, avoiding obesity, and treating depression and anxiety.
In addition, the medical community and public have expressed an explosion of interest in natural ways to preserve cognitive health. This article provides up-to-date, scientific-based information on several of these areas. Since 2020, new guidelines and advice have emerged, helping people achieve optimal brain function.
EXERCISE
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated the adult guidelines for exercise in 2020, recommending at least 150 minutes (about two and a half hours) of moderate or vigorous intensity exercise per week. In addition, HHS encouraged two days of muscle-strengthening activities as well. Exercise triggers the production of brain-stimulating chemicals that protect the brain. In addition, exertional activity promotes a healthy mood, restorative sleep, and cognitive benefit.
The most significant evidence still encourages us to prevent cognitive decline by adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
DIET
In 2021, the American Heart Association updated the 2006 dietary guidelines to improve cardiovascular health. The American Academy of Neurology also adopted these guidelines because of their beneficial effects on brain health.
These guidelines encourage the use of liquid plant oils like avocado or olive oil and the avoidance of lard and tropical oils like coconut or palm oil. A greater emphasis on plant protein sources, such as beans and nuts, was adopted. Choosing fish such as salmon or halibut over meat or poultry is also preferable, but leaner options like unprocessed turkey and chicken should be chosen if meat is desired. Plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads, brown rice, and whole wheat pasta are encouraged. Try to “eat the rainbow,” choosing various fruits and vegetables. Pick low-fat or fat-free dairy options.
Try to eliminate excess sugar and too much alcohol, both of which can be detrimental to brain health. If cognitive impairment already exists, alcohol should be eliminated to prevent further decline.
MENTAL FITNESS
Challenging the brain to learn new skills stimulates connections between neurons and can repair neural damage. Learning to garden, speak a foreign language, play a new sport, and tackle crossword puzzles or sudoku can improve vocabulary, fluency, processing speed, reasoning skills, planning, and focus. Search for free brain apps that develop many of these skills. Stay curious, and the key is to seek a variety of interesting topics to learn.
SLEEP
Sleep is an important contributing factor to a healthy brain. In addition to its role in preventing migraines and seizures, seven to nine hours of adequate sleep protects the brain from cognitive decline, depression, and anxiety. Proper sleep clears waste products that accumulate during the day. The most effective sleep aids are non-medication-based. Habits like eliminating computer and cell phone use within
two hours of bedtime, 30 minutes of exercise daily, avoiding afternoon caffeine, and eliminating nicotine improve sleep onset. Furthermore, research shows equal to greater benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia rather than medication.
Sleep quality is also important. Certain health conditions such as sleep apnea (OSA), untreated depression, and anxiety can interfere with sleep quality. Common clinical signs and symptoms of OSA include excessive daytime sleepiness, nonrestorative sleep, snoring, and gasping during sleep. This condition causes oxygen levels to drop below normal, adversely impacting brain health. Screening for this condition can be performed by your primary care provider.
SOCIAL
Healthy connections with other people also stimulate brain health. The World Health Organization suggests attending classes, community lectures, and volunteering to improve cognition.
According to the McKinsey Institute, 70 peer-reviewed academic papers from 21 countries noted improved mortality rates, reduced frailty, decreased depression, better cognitive function, greater physical activity, and improved quality of life through social activity. One study in the Journal of Gerontology noted increased gray brain matter during social interaction. Healthy
gray matter enables us to make decisions, process information, and regulate emotions. Do not let severe weather, physical disability, or a pandemic prevent you from connecting with others. Use the phone or other computer device to engage with support groups, friends, or family.
Our sense of hearing is essential for participating in social activities. Loss of hearing is a known risk factor for dementia due to social isolation, cognitive fatigue, and sensory deprivation. A 2023 National Institute of Health-funded study determined that using hearing aids slows cognitive decline over three years in a person at risk, and hearing loss is the greatest risk factor for developing dementia.
SUMMARY
These recommendations are not intended to include all healthcare practices to improve brain health, prevent dementia, and limit cognitive impairment. Mindfulness and social interaction also increase the volume and density of gray matter in the brain. Ongoing research advocating certain supplements likewise continues to expand, but scientificbased studies still need to be more consistent and conclusive. The most significant evidence still encourages us to prevent cognitive decline by adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact your healthcare provider and investigate community resources today for further information.
You may also contact St. Luke’s Clinic—Family Medicine, Hailey Clinic, to make an appointment to start your journey toward optimizing and preserving brain health. 208.788.3434 stlukesonline.org
DON’T HAVE A PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER?
Call the Center for Community Health for help finding the right provider. 208.727.8733
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Kimberly Tenold, DMSc, PA-C, practices at St. Luke’s Clinic— Neurology
St. Luke’s Clinic—Neurology 1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 203 | Hailey 208.727. 8295
NEW CT SCANNER, FIRST IN IDAHO
GENEROSITY BRINGS STATE-OF-THE-ART IMAGING TECHNOLOGY TO ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER
St. Luke’s Health System and St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation (SLWRF) have partnered to bring a new, state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine Spect Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner to the Wood River Valley. The latest technology—the first in Idaho—provides advanced imaging for stroke and trauma patients and offers most Spect nuclear medicine scans.
St. Luke’s Health System (SLHS) generously funded close to $1,000,000, which covered the base technology of a 32-slice Nuclear Medicine Spect CT and the construction expense at the hospital in Ketchum. Working in partnership with the Emergency Department physicians and the Medical Imaging department, SLWRF identified a crucial opportunity to enhance healthcare in the community by raising an additional $660,000 to upgrade to the most advanced technology, a 64-slice Nuclear Medicine Spect CT. The funding is made possible through the kindness and generosity of the community to serve the needs of the Wood River Valley.
“We are grateful to our donors for recognizing the significance of making this cutting-edge imaging technology available at St. Luke’s Wood River hospital,” says St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation Board of Directors President Pete Smith.
A CT scanner plays a pivotal role in promptly and accurately evaluating a patient, especially in cases of potential stroke or traumatic injury. St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR)’s existing CT scanner has served the community since its installation in 2013.
The Nuclear Medicine scanner creates a 64-slice high-resolution anatomical image to form a three-
dimensional view of a patient’s anatomy. “This is the only 64-slice Nuclear Medicine Spect CT that can serve as a nuclear camera and a backup CT unit, with the same diagnostic and quality abilities as our current scanner,” explains SLWR Director of Imaging Services Kandis Pedersen. “For stroke patients, each minute counts for the patient outcome. Having the ability to have a backup scanner here is paramount so the patient can have the best outcome possible.”
SLWR Emergency Department Medical Director and Emergency Physician Dr. Brock Bemis says, “This enhanced CT capacity helps with quick decisionmaking for emergency patients in the case of multiple patient trauma or a stroke. We couldn’t be more excited to have this advanced imaging technology, which also serves as a second CT scanner machine, doubling the hospital’s capacity for care.”
Pedersen adds, “This is Idaho’s first 64-slice Nuclear Medicine Spect CT. It allows us to keep most of our nuclear medicine patients here who require Spect imaging for their nuclear studies. Previously, many patients, including those with cancer for whom travel is difficult, needed to travel to Twin Falls or Boise for these scans. When patients receive care closer to home, it reduces the total cost of care and leads to better experiences and outcomes. This elevates the level of care available to the residents and visitors of the Wood River Valley.”
To learn more about the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, email St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation Development Manager Betsy Mullins at mullinse@slhs.org or call 208.727.8419.
DR. MOLLY BROWN ON
HOPE
A future that improves upon the present
Hope and faith in the resilience of the human spirit and its quest for health and vibrancy are needed paradigm shifts in our healthcare systems. Hope keeps us alive. Hope transcends the physical body. It guides us through dark times, infusing life with purpose and resilience. As we navigate the complexities, confusion, and limitations of modern healthcare, it is crucial to recognize and allow the transformative power of hope to facilitate profound and quantum healing.
Hope is not simply an esoteric emotion. It is a dynamic force that can alter the trajectory of our health and life and represents an openness to grace, faith, trust, and receptivity. It is both a catalyst for change and a spark that ignites the human spirit towards recovery and transformation. Combined with the profound and intelligent guidance of a doctor who perceives a mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health challenge, it is a driving force to go beyond symptom-managed care toward a result with our individual blueprint fully intact and optimized.
Research points to the role of hope and faith in having a tangible impact on health. Studies show that individuals with a hopeful and optimistic outlook tend to recover faster from illnesses and have better overall health outcomes. This is for many reasons, but primarily because positivity upregulates the thymus gland, which regulates our immune system, influencing our body’s resilience to sickness, physiological processes, stress reduction, and the body’s ability to heal. According to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, hope can lead to positive health behaviors such as adherence to treatment regimens and engagement in preventive health measures. It is always best to work in advance of a crisis and preventatively rather than to dig oneself out from a crisis when pain, fear, and confusion weaken the process, making us susceptible to fear-based decisions in a sometimes oppressive and profits-driven system, or simply one that does not know that solutions exist and are limited in its approach.
Hope and faith in the resilience of the human spirit and its quest for health and vibrancy is a needed paradigm shift in our healthcare systems.
Hope is the belief that your future will be better than the present and that you can make it happen. It involves optimism, resilience, recovery, and a practical and tenacious attitude. This definition of hope is based on “Hope Theory,” a positive psychology concept developed by psychologist Charles Snyder. At times, you need to come in contact with a rare and courageous doctor who holds that space for hope based on a results-oriented approach, deep, direct knowledge of the body’s ability to heal, and effective solution-oriented techniques. Negative experiences are seen as having a higher purpose with positive reframing. And that reframing is pursued with tenacity and singularity. When a doctor acts as a catalyst for holding space for limitless healing and provides all the tools to that end, people reflect that with hope and are more likely to engage in their care actively, adhere to guidance, and pursue healthy lifestyles. If they don’t, they will self-sabotage. This positive engagement can lead to success in health outcomes and the highest quality of life.
Incorporating hope into healthcare requires a holistic approach that addresses the body, mind, soul, the nervous system, and, of course, the brain. It is far beyond the management of symptoms through painkillers, pharmaceuticals, and unnecessary procedures that weaken the body. It takes time and patience. It is one of transformation. These transformations happen daily and are the sweet reward for a life and process well done. Full recovery, beyond any expectations, is possible and expected with a healthcare system that integrates compassion, knowledge, intelligence, and clear certainty in the body’s ability to heal.
Hope is active and transformative. Through hope, we envision a better future than ever imagined and a clear path toward making that vision a reality. This transformation results in radiance, vibrancy, beauty, and magnetism. Health is not about the absence of illness or management of symptoms but about achieving a state of complete physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Knowing that you are doing your best daily with clear intention and living that belief and knowledge with a flame of intensity takes bravery in an overwhelmed, distracted, and confused world. It is a marker of success, human care, and connection.
Our vision is that clinics around the country, beyond ours, form a network and connection of light, hope, and health through natural, neurological, and functional methods, empowering each individual to take charge of their health. This approach, rooted in conscious awareness, aligns the body, mind, and spirit to catalyze true health, which is sustainable, preventative, and complete. A whole-person healing transforms the world one person at a time, forming a network of consciousness, human connection and support, led by people who are here to lift, inspire, and support others.
Dr. Molly Brown, PhD, D.N.M. owns CENTERED in Ketchum, Idaho. Specializing in sleep, endocrine issues, autoimmune, anxiety, depression, detoxification, and pain and sports injury through many different modalities, Molly passionately holds space for limitless healing.
drmollybrown.com
People are at the heart of great health care. That’s why we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the communities we serve. Together with our community partners and patients, we are building a stronger, healthier future for all Idahoans. stlukesonline.org
PROVEN OR THOPEDIC CARE IN SUN VALLEY
Matthew Kopplin, MD, and Zenergy Sports Rehab achieve results
by Sabina Dana Plasse
Over the past decade, orthopedic surgery has significantly transformed what it means to “AGE.” With fewer invasive knee and hip replacement surgeries and innovative techniques, patients are achieving results that allow them to not only maintain their quality of life, but often to return to activities they had previously enjoyed. These advancements, in conjunction with a superb local team, have benefitted the Sun Valley community, offering a more positive outlook on aging and allowing residents and others to stay in Sun Valley for surgery and rehabilitation without extensive travel.
Sun Valley Sports Medicine’s Matthew Kopplin, MD, has been practicing hip and knee replacement surgery for the last eight years in the Wood River Valley, focusing on rehabilitation and pain management. With his approach to anterior hip replacements, related surgeries,
Dr. Kopplin is committed to the entire procedure and rehabilitation process— taking a patient to the finish line.
and knee replacements, he performs an average of 400 surgeries annually, an impressive total for such a small community. His background in engineering and business combine with his medical degree to provide a great analytical framework and a problem-solving mentality, a natural fit for orthopedics. “I perform knee and hip surgery but draw more hips because I do anterior hip surgery, which is becoming more common. The anterior process heals quicker and is less painful,” he explains. “The advantage of using live X-rays in surgery and confirming in real time what I am doing as a surgeon leads to a lower dislocation risk, which can be nasty, and less muscle trauma. People can return to their activities, especially committed skiers to skiing.”
Along with proven and successful surgery, Dr. Kopplin is committed to the entire procedure and rehabilitation process—taking a patient to the finish line. At Zenergy Sports Rehabilitation Clinic, results are fully realized as Dr. Kopplin works closely with Zenergy physical therapists Karoline Droege, MPT, and Kyle Sela, DPT, CSCS, and OCS, during every step of the process, catering not only to Sun Valley residents but also to increasing numbers of patients residing outside the Valley in southern Idaho.
“Due to previous injuries, knee pain had been my daily reality for a long period of time,” says Kristin, a former Dr. Kopplin
patient. “It was beginning to impact my ability to participate in activities I love, most significantly skiing and mountain biking. Over this past winter, I finally decided it was time for a total knee replacement. I do not currently reside in the Wood River Valley. However, I knew having Dr. Kopplin and his team perform my surgery would give me the best possible outcome, and therefore, I decided to travel to Ketchum. Dr. Kopplin has a good understanding of active individuals and replaces joints with the goal of continuing to pursue our favorite sports and hobbies.”
She adds, “Not only did I travel to Ketchum for surgery, but I also knew the importance of rehabilitation, and I wanted one of
the best physical therapists, Karoline Droege, at Zenergy Sports Rehab. After having Dr. Kopplin replace my knee and spending six weeks in rehabilitation with Karoline, I finally feel like I have my life back. I can do the things I love without pain and cannot wait for this upcoming ski season.”
Changing how people care for their arthritis and joint replacements has been transformational for those who want painfree mobility, enjoyment in their sports, and basic functioning. And Zenergy helps make it available to most people by accepting both health insurance and Medicare. Idaho is a direct access state, so referrals are not required.
“Dr. Kopplin has incredible systems in place,” says Droege. “His surgical team, which includes St. Luke’s hospital staff, has an excellent understanding of pain management. In addition, Dr. Kopplin is always available to us. We all have his cell phone, and when we need him, he responds. We do many things in physical therapy, but a huge component is education. We see patients before surgery to discuss the process, which is also important to Dr. Kopplin. He has a notebook for each patient to manage expectations on how they feel, exercises to do, and what will happen with swelling, pain, and contracting muscles.”
Outpatient surgery and recovery within weeks are remarkable achievements in joint replacement surgery, especially when surgery and recovery are close to home. As one patient, Gary, says, “Dr. Kopplin replaced my left hip, which had been causing me a lot of pain and holding me back from skiing and mountain biking as much as I wanted to. I could not have been happier with the surgery results. I was up and walking in no time and working with Kyle at Zenergy Sports Rehab. I was back on the mountain and skiing in six weeks.”
To fully optimize results, Dr. Kopplin recommends engaging in rehabilitation activity for two years, which is suitable for Sun Valley’s athletic and outdoor recreation lifestyle. “Patients need to have confidence in the whole package of their care,” he says. “Confidence in their surgeon and therapist, who provide the most contact hours, is essential. Patients won’t do as well if they don’t feel right in these elements.” Zenergy’s relationship with Dr. Kopplin is one of outstanding professionalism. He believes in what Zenergy does and is always happy to write a referral for those who would like to go to rehab at Zenergy. “Dr. Kopplin’s practice is unique in that he focuses on knees and hips, the most common joint replacements in Sun Valley,” says Kyle Sela. “His
“The integrated approach and close coordination between Dr. Kopplin and Zenergy Sports Rehab provided a seamless surgery and recovery process and a positive outcome.”
—Jeff Sisson
global training and expertise make him a top-notch surgeon, and his commitment to the Wood River Valley sets him apart. We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber in the Valley, especially given his surgical skill and comprehensive approach to pain management and rehabilitation.”
At the age of 88, twins Sandra Sheeline and Sibyl Hansen ski with Mountain Masters on Baldy every winter. They are known as “Double Trouble” by their teammates because they each ski over 80 days each season. “Dr. Kopplin replaced all four of our knees, thankfully, because now we can continue skiing up on the mountain as ‘Double Trouble.’ Rehab with Kyle Sela was key for both of us to recover from the surgeries,” they say.
Patient Jeff Sisson adds, “After years of living with knee pain from arthritis and injuries, I decided to move forward with a total knee replacement this winter. I could have gone anywhere in the country for this procedure. After researching, I learned we have top options here in the Valley with Dr. Kopplin at St. Luke’s Sun Valley Sports Medicine and Zenergy. Dr. Kopplin and his St. Luke’s team were very thorough and communicative and provided excellent planning, surgery, and post-surgical care. Shortly after surgery, I was working with physical therapist Karoline Droege at Zenergy on my rehab program. Karoline helped me every step of the way with a program designed to build strength and achieve recovery milestones. I’m back on the gravel bike, enjoying the summer outdoors, and my new knee feels great. The integrated approach and close coordination between Dr. Kopplin and Zenergy Sports Rehab provided a seamless surgery and recovery process and a positive outcome. I feel very fortunate to have been treated by Dr. Kopplin and Karoline, who both understand and live the active lifestyle we enjoy in the Wood River Valley.”
For more information, visit stlukesonline.org/health-services/providers/ kopplin-matthew and zenergysv.com.
Opposite: Karoline Droege, MPT, Matthew Kopplin, MD, and Kyle Sela, DPT, CSCS, and OCS
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND PLAYS THE ARGYROS
Southern rockers keep us smiling
By Sabina Dana Plasse
One Always stops momentarily to recognize A Marshall Tucker Band song, especially “Heard It in a Love Song” or “Can’t You See.” The band is an instant marker of the past in which we hang on to every word and note. With new generations of listeners who’ve been “Searchin’ for a Rainbow,” another of the band’s loved songs, and found it with this tried-and-true Southern institution over the past several decades, they know The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) never fails to provide comfort, a sense of place, and to keep you smiling.
Returning to Sun Valley, The Marshall Tucker Band, presented by The Argyros and RJK Entertainment, will perform live at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum for an intimate night of classic rock ‘n’ roll with its Southern style and legendary sound. “We’re playing a great deal for a band that has been around for 52 years,” says Doug Gray, an original member of The Marshall Tucker Band that toured with the Allman Brothers and the Charlie Daniels Band. “At 76, I will be at 142 shows by the end of 2024. I truly love the idea of moving around and coming to Sun Valley. We love being invited back.”
“In December, we received Pandora‘s Billionaires Plaque at the Grand Ole Opry presented by Charlie Daniels’ wife, Hazel Daniels, that we have been streamed over one billion times. And Spotify came up with 66 million streams.”
—Doug Gray
Gray embraces the idea that music is universal, even though cassettes and CD players are things he misses. “I want people always to understand why they love the band and the feeling they get when they see it,” he says. “In December, we received Pandora‘s Billionaires Plaque at the Grand Ole Opry presented by Charlie Daniels’ wife, Hazel Daniels, that we have been streamed over one billion times. And Spotify came up with 66 million streams.” Gray adds, “Many people may not appreciate these numbers, but with our guys, it’s important because they are still working toward something after all this time and it feels good.”
Over 50 years ago, The Marshall Tucker Band was founded in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With a series of hits that last the test of time, including “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain,” and “24 Hours at a Time,” the five-time Gold-, three-time Platinum-selling Southern rock group has sold millions of albums worldwide.
MTB songs have been featured in major motion picture films and television shows, including Breaking Bad , Blow, The Box, Swing Vote, Half Nelson, My Name Is Earl , Cold Case Files, and Good Guys. Country Music Television named The Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See” the #4 Greatest Southern Rock Song. The MTB’s debut album, The Marshall Tucker Band, reigns as Gibson Guitar’s #5 Greatest Southern Rock Album. Ultimate Classic Rock crowned MTB’s “Can’t You See” as the #1 Southern Rock Song, and in 2013, GRAMMY ® Magazine named the group’s logo as one of the most distinctive and iconic brands in music.
Gray is joined by B.B. Borden on drums, Ryan Ware on bass and vocals, Marcus James Henderson on keyboards, saxophone, flute, and vocals, Chris Hicks on guitar and vocals, and Rick Willis on guitar and vocals.
“We are the same band for the last 25 to 30 years, and the only new member is Ryan Ware on bass,” says Gray. “We always have a goal to get up on stage and talk with each other and have a good time. Chris Hicks is stepping up with Rick Willis, making things better and experimenting with songs, and, of course, we have to perform our old songs.”
Gray adds, “When the subject is, ‘I aint ever been with a woman long enough for my boots to get old,’ I want the audience to sing. It’s a connection and it can last forever... I have three books to write, which will be the good, the bad, and the funny instead of ugly, so I can talk to be people about the humorous side of all this—because it’s all been family for me.”
FINE ARTS
Winter Angus #19
by Theodore Waddell oil and encaustic on canvas
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Gail Severn Gallery
ARTS E TC
SEPTEMBER
| 2024
THE ARGYROS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
120 Main Street | Ketchum
208.726.7872
theargyros.org
SEPTEMBER 15
The Flying Karamazov Brothers
Expect the unexpected with The Flying Karamazov Brothers, featuring the four self-proclaimed eccentric lunatics spicing things up with laugh-out-loud comedy, wild theatrics, arcane errata, and astonishing juggling feats.
1-3pm & 4-6pm | $18-$33
SEPTEMBER 20
The Marshall Tucker Band
In association with RFK Entertainment, The Argyros presents The Marshall Tucker Band. The band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they found it inscribed on a key to their original rehearsal space—and they’ve been in tune with tearing it up on live stages both big and small across the globe ever since. Read more on page 156.
7:45-9:30pm | $75
THE ARGYROS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
120 S Main Street | Ketchum
208.726.7872
theargyros.org
SEPTEMBER 22
Curtis Stigers
This intimate evening will feature songs and stories by the critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, saxophonist, and guitarist Curtis Stigers and his band. A string of hit singles, millions of albums sold, and a 28-year recording career aside, his commitment to artistic growth and to bringing new tunes to the Great American Songbook has become unparalleled in modern music. Along the way, this musician has redefined the constitution of contemporary jazz singing.
7:30pm | $28-$78
SEPTEMBER 26
Jonathan Dely
Jonathan Dely leads a touring All-Star Band from New York City’s Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center to SFJAZZ in San Francisco, The NAMM Show in Los Angeles, and more. After declining a full-time, sixfigure investment banking position on Wall Street to become a solo trumpet artist, Dely earned finalist honors in the National Trumpet Competition, the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competition, and the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition.
7:30pm | $28-$53
THURSDAYS-MONDAYS
6-9pm
Ketchum Hotel
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
415 Spruce Avenue North | Ketchum 208.726.3493 comlib.org
SEPTEMBER 5-7
Ernest Hemingway Seminar
The Community Library hosts its annual event, showcasing the regional literary star Ernest Hemingway. This year, the seminar will explore the novel To Have and Have Not ’s artistic, political, and social influences.
$95
SEPTEMBER 24
SEPTEMBER 13
Wolverines in Winter with Dr. Kimberly Heinemeyer
Biologist Dr. Kimberly Heinemeyer will present the latest research and information on Idaho’s fascinating wolverines in partnership with the Sawtooth Interpretive Historical Association.
5-6pm | FREE
Coming to Life: A Fresh Take on End-to-Life Planning
Join Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD, RN, for a conversation on end-of-life planning, where she will share insights and strategies for a fulfilling approach towards mortality.
5:30-6:30pm | FREE
SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART
SEPTEMBER AT THE MUSEUM
ADULTS
SEPTEMBER 4
ART CLUB
Portraiture in the 21st Century
Join SVMoA for the first in a series of conversations about portraiture in the 21st century. How are contemporary artists approaching the genre of portraiture in new and innovative ways? How can portraits express not just the identity of the sitter but also larger ideas reflecting the time and place in which they are made? At our first meeting, we’ll screen short films from Art21 before discussing answers to these questions and more.
5:30-6:30pm | FREE to members / $15 nonmembers
The Museum | Ketchum
COMMUNITY
SEPTEMBER 6
Community Program
Afternoon Art
Play, create, discover, and have fun!
Afternoon Art is a free drop-in opportunity for community members of all ages to explore concepts from the Museum’s current exhibition and create works of art. Families and friends are encouraged to communicate, reflect, and produce as artists together. It is perfect for art lovers, curious minds, and anyone seeking inspiration. Projects will vary
1:30-4:30pm | FREE (drop in anytime)
The Museum | Ketchum
SEPTEMBER 10
Open Studio
Figure Drawing
Use this opportunity to hone technical drawing skills in a relaxed environment while drawing directly from the human figure. Throughout the two-hour session, a model will hold a variety of poses. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own supplies; drawing boards are provided.
6-8pm | $15 student / $25 adult | Ages 18+
Hailey Classroom
SEPTEMBER 13
Community Program
Afternoon Art
Play, create, discover, and have fun! Afternoon Art is a free drop-in opportunity for community members of all ages to explore concepts from the Museum’s current exhibition and create works of art. Families and friends are encouraged to communicate, reflect, and produce as artists together. It is perfect for art lovers, curious minds, and anyone seeking inspiration. Projects will vary
1:30-4:30pm | FREE (drop in anytime)
Hailey Classroom
SEPTEMBER 14 & 15
Workshop
Environmental
Portrait Photography with Oliver Guy
Explore the intersection of landscape photography and portraiture. Learn about camera settings, lens choices, and using natural light to compose powerful landscape photographs and environmental portraits. The two-day workshop will consist of classroom instruction and a location shoot, allowing participants to practice their photography skills, learn the basics of editing, and engage in the postproduction process. All skill levels are welcome.
In this hands-on textile dyeing workshop, explore the possibilities of working with flowers and plants for dye baths. Work with cloth (wool, silk), yarn, or both. Instructor Amy Johnson will guide you through the best way to prepare fabrics for dyeing, from fabric selection to washing, scouring, and post-dyeing treatment, that will give your dyed goods the longest life possible. Wear clothes and shoes that you won’t mind getting dirty! SVMoA will provide silk and a wool scarf for participants to dye, but you are welcome to bring your items to dye. Dyeable fabrics that work best for this process are wool, silk (100% animal protein fibers), 100% cotton, hemp, or bamboo fibers. All skill levels are welcome.
11am-4pm | $150 / $125 for SVMoA Family-Level members | Ages 16+ Hailey Classroom
LECTURES & TALKS
SEPTEMBER 12
Artist Talk
Kika MacFarlane and Tala Schlossberg of Two
Toes Creative
Join Kika MacFarlane and Tala Schlossberg of Two Toes Creative for a conversation about their creative process and work for clients ranging from The New York Times to Patagonia and environmental nonprofits. They’ll also talk about their Idea Camps, which allow makers of all kinds to build a creative community and invite play into their work while participating in outdoor retreats, including a recent Idea Camp on the Salmon River.
5:30pm | FREE (pre-registration recommended; space is limited) The Museum | Ketchum
EXHIBITION
SEPTEMBER 13-28
Idaho Rivers / Idaho Artists
This spring, SVMoA issued an open call to Idaho artists for a two-week exhibition on the theme “Idaho Rivers.” Katie Lee-Koven, Executive Director and Chief Curator for the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum at Utah State University, served as a juror for the show, which features artwork by 33 Idaho artists and artist teams. The exhibition includes a collaboration with Two Toes, a creative studio based in Idaho and New York led by artists and designers Kika MacFarlane and Tala Schlossberg. Two Toes hosts regular retreats, or Idea Camps, for makers of all kinds, and this summer they led a group down the Salmon River. Artwork made by participants on the journey, including a kayak the group painted together, is part of the exhibition.
SEPTEMBER 13
Opening
Celebration
Idaho Rivers / Idaho Artists
Join us for a celebration of Idaho Rivers / Idaho Artists. Refreshments will be served.
5-7pm | FREE The Museum | Ketchum
Andrew Skorut
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.
Uinta II
By Andrew Skorut oil on panel 15” x 15”
Mark Gibson
Born and raised in Montana, Mark Gibson originally trained in architecture. This formal training directly affected the architectural forms of the teepees that characterize his work. Gibson has been pushing himself to focus on purity of color and masterful composition, working to move the viewer’s eye around the entire piece. Most recently, he has been working on increasing the scale of his works, which has contributed to his achievement of creating a powerful mood and atmosphere in each painting.
People’s Lodge
By Mark Gibson oil on canvas 28” x 28”
Gilman Contemporary
661 Sun Valley Road | Ketchum
208.726.7585
gilmancontemporary.com
Flávia Junquiera
Brazilian artist Flávia Junquiera crafts poetic photographs that beautifully blend monumental architecture with the fleeting nature of childhood. Her meticulously staged, site-specific compositions are both whimsical and evocative. Picture grand theaters adorned with balloons, a solitary carousel horse amidst an ornate library, and bubbles drifting over Rio de Janeiro’s Parque Lage. Infused with innocence and joy, Junquiera creates a fantastical universe that resonates with childhood memories. Each photograph not only captures an installation but also celebrates the lightness and brightness of the unexpected.
Theatro Amazonas –Pano de Boca, 1896 #3
By Flávia Junqueira limited edition archival pigment photograph on cotton paper
59” x 70”
Broschofsky Galleries
360 East Avenue | Ketchum
208.726.4950
brogallery.com
Storytelling
Billy Schenck has been painting in his reductivist paint-by-numbers style since the 1960s. The first formal art show Schenck saw as an 18-year-old was Warhol’s Campbell Soup collection. Subsequently, after working for Warhol the following year, Schenck notes Warhol’s Pop Art style as an early influence in his work. In Schenck’s artistic version of a mythic “New West,” he satirizes the surrounding universal truth and lies.
Broschofsky Galleries is pleased to show a new body of Schenck’s work alongside a selection of pop art images from Andy Warhol’s “Cowboys and Indians” portfolio (1986). Exploring the West through myths and nostalgia, the images were Warhol’s last major project before he died in 1987. The works represent an important milestone in both Warhol’s late career and the history of contemporary Western art. This show will compare these two recognized pioneers of Pop Art and their differing styles and interpretations of the American West.
Also showing is a new selection of large-scale photographs by famed artist David Yarrow.
For over two decades, British photographer David Yarrow has created evocative images of some of the world’s most iconic personalities, sporting moments, and endangered wildlife. In his ever-evolving series, Storytelling, Yarrow takes his work to the next level through tales of adventure and misadventure, often utilizing iconic backdrops, recognizable characters, and trained animals. The artist’s low-editioned works are available in two sizes: standard and large or more aptly described as big and huge. Whether poignant, dramatic, or provocative, the images are always epic.
Broschofsky Galleries also displays works from other gallery artists, including Bill Barrett, Rudi Broschofsky, Russell Chatham, Edward Curtis, Ewoud de Groot, Joan Mitchell, Ken Peloke, Theodore Villa, and more.
West Texas Roundup By Billy Schenck oil on canvas 40” x 50”
OCHI
119 Lewis Street | Ketchum 208.309.4093
ochigallery.com
Andy Mister Sonnets
OCHI presents Sonnets, a solo exhibition of new paintings by New York-based artist Andy Mister, a debut solo presentation at the gallery. Mister’s paintings of cut flowers in water-filled vessels merge the ephemerality of traditional drawing techniques with the physicality of painting. Mister’s paintings are intimate, both small in stature and also offering insight into the personal nature of the work—Mister recently moved with his wife and their two young children to a town near the Susquehanna River in upstate New York, a change of pace from city life. Immersed in the outdoors, Mister watches his children navigate the natural world with curiosity and joy.
While previous paintings relied on found imagery, the paintings in Sonnets are based on real flower arrangements made by all members of the Mister family. The artist’s kids
choose flowers at the local farmers market and place them around the house in whatever vessel they can find—a jam jar used for turpentine, a glass left behind, or a small vase bought secondhand.
Mister affirms, “A lot of my work in the past was about my relationship to art history consumer culture. Now, as a father and a husband, the focus of my life has changed as I’m responsible for these two little beings and helping them navigate the world. I am trying, as it were, to bring something new into being instead of copying something that was already there.”
Weakly Luminous By Andy Mister pastel on linen mounted on panel 2024 18” x 14” x 1”
James Chronister
And we are green, greener than the hill, where flowers grow and the sun shines still
OCHI presents a solo exhibition of new paintings by Montana-based artist James Chronister, a debut solo presentation with the gallery. And we are green, greener than the hill, where flowers grow and the sun shines still features James Chronister’s deeply intricate, monochromatic landscape paintings. Composing straight-on images of dense winter forests, close-ups of individual leaves, and aerial images of flora, Chronister begins his process by photographing the environment surrounding his home in Missoula, Montana. After digitally distorting contrast, focus, and tones, Chronister moves from computer to canvas, where minuscule individual marks reveal scrupulous technical application. Onto a white or carefully hued off-white background, Chronister meticulously recreates source photographs by repeatedly applying, shaping, and erasing black oil paint. Precise dry brushing and stippling techniques achieve texture, depth, and refinements of form. The monochrome palette, unique in each painting, lends a unifying quality to Chronister’s work—distinguishing his paintings from realism despite his faithful adherence to the source photographs.
Though landscape in concept, Chronister’s spectral hues and cropped forests proffer tension between abundance and its representation rather than the idyllic and unaffected scenery of canonical landscape painting. Unassuming but vastly complex in their subtlety, these scenes of nature depict an unseen environment that is both a rich and rewarding investigation.
June
By James Chronister oil on linen
Gail Severn Gallery
400 1st Avenue North | Ketchum
208.726.5079
gailseverngallery.com
Flowers
From Van Gogh’s vibrant still lifes to the intricate floral patterns in traditional Japanese woodblock prints, flowers have often been depicted in art to convey profound emotions and meditate on our connection to the natural world across time periods. This group exhibition will feature artists who consider art’s floral history and play with the flower as the subject. Included are the intricate graphite drawings of Maggie Shafran, large-scale photography by Laura McPhee, and oil paintings by Kathy Moss and Diane Andrews Hall.
Anna’s Hummingbird and Delphinium
By Diane Andrews Hall oil on panel 2021 10” x 10”
Honoring our Landscape XII
This group exhibition explores the artistic interpretation of our lands by three nationally renowned painters: Theodore Waddell, James Cook, and Michael Gregory. For Cook, thickly painted oils work as epic and expressive interpretation of our landscapes, many of which depict the Sawtooths and surrounding mountain ranges. Michael Gregory’s iconic paintings of barns and homesteads reflect the beauty of isolation found in the Western American Landscape. Also included are Laura McPhee’s largeformat photographs and Gwynn Murrill’s lively bronze-sculpted animals.
Mirror, Roses (2/5)
By Laura McPhee
archival pigment print
x 72”
Mission Creek—Autumn
By James Cook oil on canvas 2023 40” x 60”
Gail Severn Gallery
400 1st Avenue North | Ketchum 208.726.5079
gailseverngallery.com
Surface
This group exhibition celebrates the various means by which artists achieve texture and movement within their work. Pegan Brooke’s oil paintings, both minimalist and monochromatic, mimic the atmospheric qualities of water through the use of metallic pigments and staccato brushstrokes.
Abstract painter
Raphaëlle Goethals is known for her signature layered encaustic and sophisticated minimalism, fusing to create non-representational masterpieces. Her works are void of any sense of gravity, with emphasis on light, texture, and emotive color. Working with the simplest of materials, fiber artist Lisa Kokin explores texture using cord and threads. Embedding found and recycled materials into industrial felt, Kokin playfully arranges seemingly disparate materials.
Adrift By Lisa Kokin
Sun Valley Contemporary Gallery
320 1st Avenue North | Ketchum
208.450.2247
sunvalleyart.com
Hunt Slonem is primarily a painter focused on naturalistic subject matter with an emphasis on bright color. His reference to the mystical is prevalent as his work pivots between the fantastic and the natural; these natural forms ultimately become the subjects of many of his artworks. Repetition is also a prominent aspect of his work, and to Hunt they are a reference to Andy Warhol; however, the true nature of his repetition is a spiritual practice, a worship. As an artist, he endeavors
to explore the many expressive faculties of color, and his paintings are rich, layered with thick brushstrokes of vivid color. Since his first solo show at Fischbach Gallery in 1977, his works have joined the permanent collections of museums, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Würth Museum, the Miro Foundation, and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Belle Terre
By Hunt Slonem oil on canvas
72” x 84”
Hunt Slonem
Hemmings Gallery
340 Walnut Avenue | Ketchum
208.254.1097
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Cubby West Spain and Ansley West Rivers
Backyard Prophecies
Cubby West Spain and Ansley West Rivers are sisters who grew up together in Atlanta, Georgia. The few acres behind their home was a magical undeveloped oasis, a place that captured their imaginations and allowed them to live barefoot, a bit dirty, and with a sense of independence in an otherwise urban environment. As adults, they both sought out the wide, open landscapes of the West. With a shared passion for running rivers, hiking tall mountains, and roaming undeveloped spaces, both sisters wound up calling Idaho home.
Summer in the Sawtooths
By Cubby West Spain
acrylic on panel
40”x 50”
And as their ‘backyard’ changed so did their work as artists.
As a painter, Spain uses pattern and intentional brushstrokes to explore subjects such as the seemingly simple flora and dramatic seasonal changes of Idaho’s landscapes, as well as the majestic American Buffalo that once covered the American West.
For the past ten years, Rivers has been photographing American rivers, including her own watershed in Idaho’s Teton Valley. Using historical photographic techniques and a large-format film camera, Rivers layers several shots on each piece of film with masking made in camera to create an expansion on the singular landscape image.
Both sisters share an artistic practice that is centered upon the intention to bring environmental issues into view through the beauty of a landscape unmarred by development. Through their work, they explore the sometimes-radical idea that the natural world is best left to itself... like children left to play in their backyard.
Snake River, Swan Valley, Idaho
By Ansley West Rivers
photograph 40” x 50”
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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.
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TOM MONGE
JIM FIGGE
JED GRAY
JASON BUCK
TERRY PALMER
ALEX HIGGINS
Aspen Acres
is property is truly one of a kind! Located on 160 acres the main house and historic guest house o er tremendous privacy. Both structures look across the spring fed lake toward forested hillsides. ere are a total of 6 bedrooms with 5.5 baths. All of this just 5 minutes from downtown Ketchum. Shown by appointment only.
$12,700,000 MLS# 23-330709
260 Spur Lane
is is a contemporary home perched on a very private lot. e unobstructed views of Bald Mountain and Gri n Butte are hard to beat. e home features multiple windows that bring in lots of natural light. ere are over 4,878 square feet of living space which includes 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. e home also has 2 o ces, a den and workout room. A 2 car garage is attached.
$9,250,000 MLS# 24-332008
1011 Red Elephant Drive
Terri c opportunity in a desirable Hailey neighborhood. Located on a beautiful corner lot close to Draper Preserve, Colorado Gulch, and Heagle Park. e home is primarily one level with a lo . Recent kitchen updating, carpet, and oors (2021), new windows (2019). Large deck and re pit in back yard enliven the outdoor experience.
$849,000 MLS# 24-331725
70 S Club View Drive
Lot 81 is a beautiful, centrally located Valley Club lot. Located on holes #1 and #2, it’s among the furthest from Highway 75 and one of the closest to the clubhouse. e at and sunny property has excellent views. At over 2 acres this is one of the larger parcels in the subdivision. Settle into the quiet, amenity-rich lifestyle that is e Valley Club.
$975,000 MLS# 24-331598
254/252 Elkhorn Road
is fabulous family home is positioned on the Elkhorn Golf Course — hole #15, featuring a picturesque mountain view to the north. e sensational shadows and sunlight bouncing o the peaks, is truly remarkable, with no development seen, a peaceful and private setting. ese are two adjoining lots being sold together, equaling 1.2 acres creating protection and privacy. ere is one primary on the main level and another primary upstairs with two guest bdrs. e chef’s kitchen, 3-car garage, hot tub all contribute to a very comfortable and well thought out family home.
O ered at $3,649,000
MLS# 24-332082
1291 Creekside Way
A rare opportunity to own a spectacular 4 bedroom 3 bathroom unit in Creekside. Beautifully remodeled with updated kitchen, bathrooms with heated oors, and new carpet and ooring throughout. is is the largest oor plan available including interior bump outs which add to the square footage. Huge outdoor living space. e unit is very well located, close to guest parking and the garage.
O ered at $1,825,000
MLS# 24-332095
Move in ready! Gorgeous, beautifully landscaped, fully remodeled townhome on private road in the heart of Hailey Immaculately maintained, dining nook with French doors opening to the patio and small yard filled with perennials and a view of Carbonate Lives like a singlefamily home The only shared wall is in the garage
Walking distance to parks and retail. New Roof 2023
2 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - 1 Car Garage - 1,152 SQ FT
Offered at $599,999
Went Pending in Record Time!
Stunning mountain modern contemporary with loads of privacy and natural light. Endless possibilities with flex space on the first floor, open kitchen/living, mountain views on the second floor and private master suite with a gas fireplace, roof top deck and mountain views on the third floor. Situated on .28-acre and includes .30-acre corner lot for additional privacy. Walking distance to the Big Wood River, Draper Preserve and Lawrence Heagle Park. Move-in ready! List Price $1,299,000
104 TIMBER WAY
Iconic 40+ acre mid valley estate parcel, 20 acres of ready to build, flat ground, minutes from downtown Ketchum/River Run Fabulous views, good winter sun, year around flowing water, pond, water fall, water rights, end of the road gated privacy & no HOA Bermed for privacy, room for your equestrian facility, green houses, polo field, small airstrip, heliport, family or corporate retreat or?
104 Timber Way Iconic 40+ acre mid valley estate parcel, 20 acres of ready to build, flat ground, minutes from downtown Ketchum/River Run. Fabulous views, good winter sun, year around flowing water, pond, water fall, water rights, end of the road gated privacy and no HOA. Bermed for privacy, room for your equestrian facility, green houses, polo field, small air strip, heliport, family or corporate retreat...or?
20 E PRAIRIE SUN ROAD
Largest equestrian facility in the valley with 20,000 covered arena, 2 barns with stalls, manager's home, large. hay, equipment and shop building, 2 large outside arenas, 2 round rings, 6 irrigated turn out pastures, +/- 40 loafing sheds and paddocks of various sizes, around 20 acres under pivot, water rights, perimeter fencing, a well layed out and run operation.
20 E PRAIRIE SUN ROAD
106 SANDY LANE
Designed with a 1920's feeling and the amenities of a 2023 home Radiant heat, solar infrastructure, genuine bark siding, fire resistant shingles, Kolby windows, radiant floor heating, Kohler fixtures, high end appliances, sunroom, you must see it to appreciate
Largest equestrian facility in the valley with 20,000 sq. ft. covered arena, 2 barns with stalls, manager’s home, large hay, equipment and shop building, 2 large outside arenas, 2 round rings, 6 irrigated turn out pastures, +/- 40 loafing sheds and paddocks of various sizes. Around 20 acres under pivot, water rights, perimeter fencing, a well laid out and run operation.
104 TIMBER WAY
Iconic 40+ acre mid valley estate parcel, 20 acres of ready to build, flat ground, minutes from downtown Ketchum/River Run Fabulous views,
winter sun, year around flowing water, pond, water fall, water rights, end of the road gated privacy & no HOA Bermed for privacy, room for your equestrian facility, green houses, polo field, small airstrip, heliport, family or corporate retreat or?
106 SANDY LANE Designed with a 1920’s feeling and the amenities of a 2023 home. Radiant heat, solar infrastructure, genuine bark siding, fire resistant shingles, Kolby windows, radiant floor heating, Kohler fixtures, high-end appliances, sunroom. You must see it to appreciate.
20 E PRAIRIE SUN ROAD
Largest equestrian facility in the valley with 20,000 covered arena, 2 barns with stalls, manager's home, large. hay, equipment and shop building, 2 large outside arenas, 2 round rings, 6 irrigated turn out pastures, +/- 40 loafing sheds and paddocks of various sizes, around 20 acres under pivot, water rights, perimeter fencing, a well layed out and run operation.
2nd
and exterior paint 2023. Views, great winter
106 SANDY LANE
Three, 2,000 sq. ft. units available to rent at $.90/sq. ft. + $.08/sq. ft. CAM charges. Unit A is a built out restaurant and private party room. Unit D has 2 200 sq. ft. offices and is open in the back. Unit E is one open space with overhead door.
Designed with a 1920's feeling and the amenities of a 2023 home Radiant heat, solar infrastructure, genuine bark siding, fire resistant shingles, Kolby windows, radiant floor heating, Kohler fixtures, high end appliances, sunroom, you must see it to appreciate
Large deck, new paint, furnace, water heaters updated 5yrs ago, a chip shot away from all Sun Valley amenities. Baldy view from deck. Tiled entry, bath and coat closet, dual fuel fireplace, new wide plank LVP flooring in living room & kitchen.
Bend of the River Ranch
Summer Baldwin
Nothing Compares to Endless Possibilities
With 15 parcels covering 426 acres, the Bend of the River Ranch offers remarkable flexibility to potential buyers. Whether it’s establishing a ranching legacy, championing conservation efforts, or crafting a visionary development, this exceptional property awaits to be transformed into the realization of your aspirations. This is a prime location close to the town of Hailey and just a 15-minute drive from Sun Valley Resort. Please visit www.bendoftheriverranch.com.
Fourth + Main is Ketchum’s newest luxury residential mixeduse development. Situated in the heart of downtown Ketchum yet offering unobstructed Baldy views. Being located at the epicenter of all things “Ketchum/Sun Valley”, Fourth + Main offers and encourages an easy, pedestrian friendly lifestyle and creates a personal sanctuary amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho. Each residence boasts unique, very thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor living spaces, abundant natural light, exquisite finishes and commanding views of the surrounding mountainscapes. Come explore and enjoy the best that life has to offer in Ketchum/Sun Valley from your centrally located oasis at Fourth + Main. There are only five residences available, secure yours now and have the ability to choose between two distinctive finish packages.
222 PINEWOOD LANE #A5, KETCHUM ID
2 BD | 2 BA | 960 SF | $695,000
PHENOMENAL location central to all things Ketchum/Sun Valley whether you are on foot or wheels! Baldy view from the upstairs primary’s deck! Adjacent to the bike path and Ernest Hemingway STEAM School and Atkinson’s Park. Just down the street from the YMCA, Rotary Park, the Big Wood River and Guy Coles’ Skate Park. 3 minute drive to downtown Ketchum, four minutes to Sun Valley Lodge, or five minutes to either of Baldy’s base areas!
221 NORTHWOOD WAY #200, KETCHUM ID
0.5 BA | 946 SF | $1,000,000
Rare opportunity to own a turn-key commercial like no other in Ketchum or anywhere in the Valley! This unit could not be built out today for what you can buy it for now!
221 NORTHWOOD WAY #100, KETCHUM ID
0.5 BA | 946 SF | $1,000,000
Truly rare and exceptional opportunity to have your own highly-improved toy storage, she-shed, mancave or event space in Ketchum!
CHRIS GRATHWOHL
GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
208.720.5690
chris.grathwohl@sunvalleysir.com sunvalleysir.com
204 SAGE ROAD, KETCHUM, ID 83340
Prime building opportunity on desirable Sage Rd in Warm Springs. With approximately 100 feet of frontage, multiple building options are available: a duplex or the single-family home of your dreams. With unobstructed Bald Mountain views and within walking distance to lifts, this is one of the few remaining offerings in this high-end neighborhood. Conceptual building plans are available.
Discover your own peaceful paradise with expansive starry night skies, breathtaking sunsets, sunrises, and stunning 360-degree views. This dream farm home is perfect for entertaining and is conveniently located near Sun Valley ski resort and prime fishing and hunting areas. Upgraded features include solar panels, radiant heating, and on-demand hot water. Plus, there’s potential to add ADUs and workforce housing units with county approval.
1539 SNOW CREEK CONDO DR, SUN VALLEY, ID 83353 2
This light-filled Snow Creek condo features two spacious bedrooms, a versatile loft, and two updated bathrooms. The home includes an expanded deck, perfect for enjoying the stunning Baldy views. Located within the beautiful Snow Creek community, you’ll have access to top-notch amenities including a pool, hot tub, and a newly renovated clubhouse. Adjacent to Dollar Mountain, this condo is ideally situated for winter skiing and summer hiking.
StunningVIEWS
HIGHWAY 21 & COW CAMP ROAD, STANLEY, ID
Please call for pricing and additional information.
Introducing an unparalleled opportunity to own one of these exclusive 20+ acre parcels nestled in the breathtaking Sawtooth Mountains. Enjoy the picturesque Valley Creek frontage, while being captivated by the awe-inspiring mountain panoramas that stretch as far as the eye can see. Immerse yourself in the beauty of vibrant wildflower-filled meadows, creating the perfect backdrop for your mountain retreat.
With only three parcels available, now is the time to secure your slice of paradise. Whether you choose to own one or all three lots, this is your chance to experience the ultimate escape in the Sawtooth Mountains. Embrace the solitude and tranquility of four seasons in this idyllic setting—an opportunity not to be missed.
Charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with an enclosed loft bedroom, ideally located near Elkhorn Village. Enjoy convenient access to the pool, ski lift, and parking. Relax on the outdoor deck, offering tranquil views of a common area pond and creek.
Charming 4BD/3BA property offers privacy and quiet while still conveniently close to Hailey and Ketchum.
$2,150,000 MLS# 24-332307
Sweetwater Townhome
Wonderful 3BD/2.5BA Sweetwater townhome offers an open oor plan with a spacious kitchen adjacent to a great room with gas replace and dining area. Lovely choice of nishes throughout this meticulously maintained home.
$715,000 MLS# 24-331594
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.
Sun Valley Wildflower Condo
Sunny, ground-level 1BD/1.5BA Wild ower condo in the heart of Sun Valley. Beautifully remodeled end unit features LVP oors, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new powder bath, new primary bath with heated tile oor and steam shower.
$1,050,000 MLS# 23-331428
Indian Springs Condo
Located in the heart of Elkhorn Village, this 2BD + loft/2BA condo enjoys some of the best views in the Indian Springs complex. Second- oor unit has an expanded deck & stunning SW mountain views.
$699,000 MLS# 24-331792
135 ROCK CREEK ROAD
$5,995,000 | MLS# 24-332036
Discover your secluded paradise just minutes from town! This stunning estate on 32 acres features a personal playground and panoramic mountain views.
16 WILLOW CREEK LANE
$2,700,000 | MLS# 24-332003
Set back on 6 acres, this inviting two-story home that has been designed with beauty and charm, flooded with natural light drawing attention to the 2 story ceilings.
432 W WINTERBERRY LOOP
$1,295,000 | MLS# 24-332158
This stunning home welcomes you with soaring 2 story floor to ceiling windows, abundance of natural light, offering breathtaking mountain views.
105 STONEGATE CIRCLE
$3,595,000 | MLS# 24-331443
This home offers expansive views of the stunning landscape, with picturesque majestic mountains prominently on display while natural light spills through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
530 WEST MEADOWS DRIVE
$2,150,000 | MLS# 24-331953
Discover modern living in this stunning new construction home in Northridge. This 3-bed, 4.5-bath residence features hardwood floors throughout, a large bonus room and more.
206 W BULLION STREET
$850,000 | MLS# 24-332041
Nestled in a picturesque, park-like setting, this charming single-level home with an open floor plan offers an inviting and cozy atmosphere. Impeccably maintained both inside and out.
744 PAINTBRUSH LANE
$3,435,000 | MLS# 24-332274
Nestled in Hulen Meadows, this spacious home offers 5 bedrooms and ample space for entertaining. Enjoy breathtaking views from the expansive back patio.
238 TIMBERLINE ROAD
$1,695,000 | MLS# 24-332157
Nestled on a scenic hillside lot of 2.35 acres in East Fork, this stunning 3 bed, 3 bath home boasts high ceilings and beautiful views.
1040 ATELIER CONDO DRIVE
$470,000 | MLS# 24-332098
Atelier studio condo in Sun Valley, ideally located minutes from the Sun Valley Resort and Dollar Mountain Lodge. Enjoy unparalleled access to year-round activities.
Stephanie Reed Real Estate
Keller Williams Sun Valley Southern Idaho stephanie@stephanie-reed.com (208) 720-8958 stephanie-reed.com
PIONEER MOUNTAIN RANCH
5 BD, 5.5 BA, 5733 SF, 2.53 ACRES
$7,500,000 | MLS #24-331964
Located on the banks of the East Fork River, this classic mountain home combines the elegance of European finishes with rustic mountain comfort. A separate guest apartment for friends and family.
DOWNTOWN KETCHUM PENTHOUSE & MORE
3 BD, 6 BA, 7172 SF
$6,500,000 | MLS #24-332221
Take advantage of this investment opportunity to own 4 leased commercial spaces and 2 dedicated parking spaces along with a penthouse and separate studio apartment. Stunning Baldy views!
PRIVATE HYNDMAN VIEW ESTATE HOME
6 BD, 5 BA, 4985 SF, 3.21 ACRES
$6,600,000 | MLS #24-332188
Island-inspired Mountain living is yours in this plantation style home with Pioneer Mountain views, East Fork river frontage, sprawling lawns and space for horses.
TWO PRIME LOTS IN KETCHUM COMMERCIAL CORE
11,000 SF ON E 2ND ST
$6,500,000 | MLS #24-332243
These 2 adjacent lots in the CC2 zone are seeping with history and currently rented as both residential and off ice space. The fenced yard is a virtual oasis right in the heart of Ketchum.
SUE ENGELMANN
208.720.0680
sue@sueengelmann.com
sueengelmann.com
LIMELIGHT HOTEL RESIDENCE WITH BALDY VIEWS
3 BD, 3.5 BA, 2705 SF
$6,475,000 | MLS #24-331543
Premier west-facing unit with Baldy views. Packed full of features such as oiled walnut and stone flooring, Rocky Mountain Hardware, wet bar, and an impressive custom crafted front entry door.
TIMELESS VIEW HOME ON THE SADDLE
5 BD, 5.5 BA, 4386 SF
$5,850,000 | MLS #24-332239
Enjoy the big Baldy views from this premier location with easy access to both Sun Valley and Ketchum. This timber frame home has a lodge-like ambiance that fits perfectly with the surrounding mountains.
STUNNING PARCEL NORTH OF KETCHUM
6.26 ACRES
$6,250,000 | MLS #24-332220
Enjoy spectacular views of the Boulders and beyond from this one of a kind acreage north of Ketchum located adjacent to thousands of acres of public lands. Water rights, room for horses, and great views!
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS ON THE SV FAIRWAYS
3+ BD, 2.5 BA, 3272 SF
$4,300,000 | MLS #24-332137
Here is a great opportunity to own a corner lot in the exclusive Sun Valley Fairways where homes are valued in the multi-millions. The current home is livable/rentable until you build or remodel.
SUE ENGELMANN
208.720.0680
sue@sueengelmann.com sueengelmann.com
VIEWS GALORE IN WARM SPRINGS
3+ BD, 3.5 BA, 3354 SF, 2-Car garage
$3,875,000 | MLS #24-331849
Elevated views from this well-appointed townhome on Sage Road. Custom finishes throughout, with bamboo flooring, fireslate counters, fir trim, and high ceilings. Enjoy two decks for outdoor living.
SINGLE-LEVEL STREAMSIDE HOME
3 BD, 2.5 BA, 2442 SF .18 ACRE
$2,800,000 | MLS #24-332061
There is plenty of time to golf, swim, and dine with the Full Golf Membership that is available for purchase to the new owner of this home. The Club Car is charged and waiting for you in the garage!
EXCLUSIVE RIVERFRONT LOT
2.68 ACRES
$2,850,000 | MLS #24-331857
Build your dream home on this spectacular riverfront lot at the south end of prestigious Golden Eagle. Mature landscaping, all day sun and easy access to Greenhorn trailhead and trails for hiking/biking.
THE PERFECT LAKEFRONT LOT IN FLYING HEART
2.49 ACRES
$2,275,000 | MLS #24-332050
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.
TOWNHOME NEAR THE BASE OF RIVER RUN
3 BD, 3 BA, 1957 SF
$1,895,000 | MLS #24-331596
This totally turn-key end unit with views of Baldy enjoys the privacy of a home with the convenience of a townhome. The proximity to downtown Ketchum and the mountain make it the skier’s dream.
MOVE-IN READY SUNBURST
2 BD+LOFT, 2 BA, 1472 SF
$1,100,000 | MLS #24-332292
Sun-soaked summer days in Sun Valley. On the Elkhorn fairway with mountain views and trees for summer shade plus near the private pool and hot tub. Two new decks for year-round entertaining.
One of the last remaining undeveloped lots on the lake in Golden Eagle. Large building envelope. Golden Eagle Amenities include pool, tennis, pickleball and clubhouse. Plans available to purchase.
TWO ADJACENT HAILEY BUILDING PARCELS
$255,000 EACH
MLS #23-330676 / 23-330677
Part of Northridge Village, a pocket community just blocks from the center of Hailey. Featuring mountain views and tree lined center alley. Create your own compound in downtown Hailey.
LEGACY TOWNHOME ON THE CREEK
3 BD, 4.5 BA, 2893 SF, ON WARM SPRINGS CREEK
$3,500,000 | MLS #24-332293
Rarely available is this skier’s dream, nestled among mature trees, a sunny lawn and a gentle creek. Charming classic Warm Springs chalet with easy access to everything. Offered largely furnished.
FOUR SEASONS UNDER CONTRACT
3 BD, 2 BA, 1152 SF $849,000 | MLS #24-332231
Light and bright, this updated townhouse is ready for its new owner as a primary or vacation home. Mature landscaping, quiet privacy with a pool and gardens, yet close to the ski mountain and town.
2.70 ACRES ON HILLSIDE DRIVE
$1,499,000 | MLS #24-332012
Enjoy panoramic views from this elevated lot in an established neighborhood. Experience all-day sunshine and mind-blowing views. Plans have been approved for a 4-bedroom/4.5 bath, 4,130 sf home.
ELEVATED LOT IN WARM SPRINGS PERFECT RESORT CONDO/BASECAMP
1 BD, 1 BA, 381 SF $344,000 | MLS #24-331731
Welcome to the absolute best little condo in the Sun Valley Resort Area. Offered turnkey, on the ground floor, with easy access to the covered parking garage, community pool, courts, free bus stop, and bike trails.
Great condo alternative - 3253 SF, easy care yard and garden, great amenities and NO HOA DUES! 3 BD, 2.5 BA, contemporary finishes and lighting. Separate off ice. Butler’s pantry. Views. Recent price reduction of over $500K. Now $2,995,000, MLS #23-331326. A steal and a deal - bring us an offer!
The Summit unit you’ve been looking for. One-level living with bonus loft. 4 BD, 3 BA, 2663 SF. Walking distance to Elkhorn amenities. Eastern exposure showcases expansive mountain views. Open floor plan. Recently remodeled, underground parking. Furnished. Call for more details. $2,095,000.
GRID Sun Valley
This is a real estate investment community built by investors for investors of all levels. Our core mission is to connect with one another to learn from and collaborate with like-minded people interested in beginning and/or growing their businesses and to create long-term wealth.
560 Docs Hickory Dr, Hailey, ID. 83333
Natural light abounds with the clerestory windows that light up the great room and a living area enhanced by a gas replace. The modern kitchen boasts an Electrolux appliance package! Engineered wood oors throughout and fabulous tile accents. Low maintenance & luxury living!
$1,075,000 MLS #24-332202
619 N River St, Unit A and C, Hailey, ID 83333
Great value and a fabulous location are just the starter bene ts of these two condos! Each end-unit condo is 2 bed/2 bath plus a large loft that can be used for storage or extra living space! Enjoy the 9-foot ceilings on the rst level of these darling units.
$385,000/ea
137 Audubon Pl, Blaine County, ID 83333
Enjoy the picturesque setting on the Bigwood River with stunning views. The renovated 5-bedroom home boasts a gourmet kitchen that seamlessly connects to the living area, with clerestory windows. Privacy abounds!
$4,150,000
MLS #24-331800
134 Cowcatcher Loop, Bellevue, ID 83313
NEW PRICE! Spacious newer build on a beautiful lot located within the coveted Strahorn Subdivision! This home boasts high ceilings, a thoughtful split oor plan, a lovely yard and a wonderfully large garage! The beautiful nishes combined with a stunning setting set the tone for a great place to call home!
$650,000
MLS #24-332079
314 2nd St W, Fairfield, ID 83327
Level land in the heart of the City of Fair eld that has a seasonal creek running through it. This lot has potential for multifamily or a single-family residence with an ample yard to enjoy the outdoors. With the willows, there is a natural barrier for privacy!
$70,000
MLS # 24-331821
121 San Badger Dr, Hailey, ID 83333
PENDING! 121 San Badger Dr, Hailey, ID 83333
Single level, brand new home in the delightful Sunbeam Sub! Easy access to schools, town, local park & recreation. This 3-bedroom home will have high ceilings, open concept oor plan and an of ce! Large garage to store your toys and the yard has plenty of room for gardens.
$1,350,000
MLS #24-331801
2510 Woodside Blvd, Hailey, ID 83333
SOLD! Impeccably maintained 1/2 of the duplex in mid-Woodside! Great value with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage. The mountain views are beautiful. The open concept in the kitchen and living makes for an open and relaxing atmosphere. The private yard and deck allow for wonderful outdoor entertaining.
$525,000 MLS #24-331844
NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEART OF KETCHUM
Last available residence in the stunning 100 First Avenue building offering endless comfort and elegance. Single-level 2BD/2.5 BA condo is beautifully appointed with top-of-the-line appliances and finishes. Floor-to-ceiling “window walls” bring ample natural light into this desirable unit.
$2,995,000. MLS 23-330729
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, architectural plans and more.
$595,000. MLS 23-330377
$2,500,000 MLS# 24-332007
Class A Commercial Condominium located in the heart of the Ketchum Core.
2,016 square feet of space currently divided into 5 generous private of ces, a private conference room, a large open meeting area and a snack/break room. This single level space is located on the 2nd level of the south side of the Courtyard Building with 2 executive of ces facing Baldy. 4 coveted parking spaces included.
Three Bedroom interests offered from $213,5000
Les Saisons is a fractionally owned property that is exceptionally well appointed and ideally located downtown. These residences have all the amenities one would desire: Golf privileges at Elkhorn, pool, hot tub, massage rooms, owner storage, concierge, valet and daily housekeeping.
$729,000 MLS# 24-332169
Charming two bedroom / two bath Fairway Nine residence with new paint throughout, new ooring, new appliances, re nished deck and other details give this residence a ‘’Fresh Look’’ providing a move-in ready experience for the new Owner. This is conveniently located at ‘’the top’’ of Fairway Nine and is surrounded with mature landscaping. Access to Harker Center and Village Center amenities as well.
$839,000 MLS# 24-332266
This Ridge Condo is a corner unit offering great light, good deck for enjoying summer evenings overlooking the golf course and at the back of the complex so very quiet. Nicely updated with granite tile kitchen countertops, attractive cabinets, new carpet and well maintained throughout. This Condominium represents the best The Ridge has to offer including all Elkhorn Amenities.
$1,500,000 MLS# 24-331933
Fabulous remodel throughout with high-end nishes and appliances in this ideally located condominium. Great room consists of generous chef’s kitchen and open living / dining space—great to relax by oneself or entertain all your friends for après or ‘the game.’ Beautiful en-suite master bed / bath with generous shower and tub area. This condo is conveniently located downtown very close to Ketchum’s restaurants, pubs, bike path, big wood river, the River Run Lodge.
$6,495,000 MLS# 23-330956
Extraordinary solitude along the East Fork of the Big Wood River. This beautifully maintained and extensively remodeled log home enjoys all new system state-of-the-art upgrades, riverfront privacy on over 2 acres, guesthouse and main home, each with a 2-car garage. Lush landscape and a fenced vegetable garden, exercise studio with barn doors.
Suzanne Finch Williams
Suzanne Finch Williams
Associate Broker/Owner (208) 720.3951
Associate Broker/Owner (208) 720 3951
suzannesunvalley@gmail.com
suzannesunvalley@gmail.com
Noah Hendricks (253) 320-4087
Noah Hendricks (253) 320 4087
noah@hendricksandassoc.com
noah@hendricksandassoc.com
209 Sutton Place, Ketchum
Elegant and timeless, this mountain retreat is a legacy property for the discerning Buyer. Remodeled home features a grand living room with dual fireplaces & ground floor primary bedroom. Includes 2 bed/1 bath guesthome.
$16,500,000
121 Hyndman View Dr., Ketchum
Log Home and Guesthouse on 2+ acres of the East Fork of the Big Wood River. Beautifully maintained and extensively remodeled with state of the art upgrades. Five bedrooms
4.5 baths and two 2 car garages.
$6,495,000
2 & 4 Black Birch Dr, Sun Valley
Charming home sited on private corner lot in sought after Twin Creeks, Elkhorn. Adjacent lot included providing a rare opportunity to expand, renovate or build overlooking a stream fed pond. Expanded deck with Winter views of Baldy.
$1,975,000
106 Limekiln Lane, Ketchum
$7,495,000
Amazing end of the road location near the Greenhorn Trailhead. Built by Bishop the main level includes a great room, kitchen and two bedrooms. Upstairs is the primary suite with massage room, a large office and bunk room.
$16,900,000
71 Adams Gulch Road, Ketchum
Stunning 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath mountain lodge located just north of Ketchum on 4.6 acres and steps away from the Adams Gulch Trail System. The home designed by Janet Jarvis has a thoughtful layout combining intimacy with dramatic open living spaces, making this home a dream for both entertaining and small family gatherings. Luxurious amenities include large media room, 7 replaces, large game room, heated paver patios, library, private one bedroom guest suite, storage lockers in mud room and dog washer in 3 car garage. Built by Grahber Construction.
114 West Channel Lane, Ketchum
Situated on 4.68 acres along the picturesque Big Wood River, with 450 feet of river frontage. This lodge style home boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 baths and includes an 800+ sq ft 1 bedroom guest apt with full kitchen.
$6,995,000
111 Camas Loop, Sun Valley
221 N Washington Ave., 5, Ketchum
Luxurious 2-story penthouse in downtown Ketchum features 3 bedrooms, a media room, 4 bathrooms and a powder room. This upscale condo boasts elevator access and includes a private enclosed garage.
$4,995,000
111 E 6th St., Ketchum
In downtown Ketchum, at 1st and 6th, is a two story live/work building with garage and a separate 3 bedroom, 3 bath one level residential building. Both structures were remodeled in 2007 and are in move-in condition.
$3,600,000
Completely remodeled Elkhorn home on 1 acre lot with big Baldy Views. This gorgeous renovation included all new plumbing, electrical, audio visual, HVAC, water heaters, windows, doors, tile, ooring, countertops, appliances and cabinetry. The upstairs oor plan features Kitchen, Walk in Pantry, Bar, Dining Room, Living Room with Fireplace, O ffice, Powder Room, Master Bedroom, Master Closet, Master Laundry, Master Bath. Outdoor Decks with views of Baldy and Dollar off the entire back side of upper oor. The Downstairs Floor Plan has 3 Bedrooms, Media Room, 2 Full Bathrooms, Mudroom with Laundry, 3 Car Garage and 3 additional storage closets.
1030 Cutters Drive, Hailey
$1,649,500
Premier corner lot in Old Cutters, steps away from the park and trailhead. This modern style home features an open floor plan with abundant natural light and a main level primary bedroom. Beautiful fenced yard with mature landscaping, large paver patio and fire pit.
113 Alpine Drive, Ketchum
2234 Bonne Vie Condo, Sun Valley
Enjoy amazing views from the expanded deck in this well oriented Elkhorn condo. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus loft/office and includes a 1 car garage, additional storage and ski locker. A short walk to the Elkhorn Village Amenities.
$729,995
This fabulous 4 bedroom, 4 bath home has Baldy and mountain views from every room. Located in Lake Creek, just north of Ketchum, this property is on 1.8 acres. Grounds include a small pool, outdoor shower, large patios o ff dining and living rooms, a storage building and large yard. Top oor features primary bedroom suite plus 2 additional bedrooms with bath and connecting sky view lofts. Beautiful office with built in cabinetry on ground oor, living room, formal dining, kitchen with breakfast nook. One bedroom suite over garage and large mudroom complete the home.
$1,145,000 MLS# 24-332070
234 Broadford Highland Lane — Blaine County
You’ll get a “Country-Feel” on this 1 full acre lot close to downtown Hailey. 4 BD / 3 BA 2,464 livable sq ft with a 3 car garage. GFA, A/C, Gas Fireplace, Etc. Plenty of room to add a barn (for horses or toys) and an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), which can be up to 1,200 livable sq ft. with a 2 car garage. Pro home inspection is already done. Mature landscaping and the chicken coop is ready for new occupants.
$995,000 MLS# 24-331811
1040 Queen of the Hills — Hailey
This single story home is located on a .644 acre lot in popular Della View. 3 BD + Of ce / 2.5 BA. 2,747 sf – 2 Car Garage + Workshop. Also features Two living rooms, Formal dining room, ADA Bathroom, Screened Sunporch, Garden Shed and 24 KW backup generator. Home Inspections are done! Lots of room to add on. NO Flood Plain!
$845,000 MLS# 24-331827
51 Rainbow Bend Rd. — Mid-Valley
Fabulous 1.14 acre Mid-Valley lot located in the private Rainbow Bend Sub. Property is only 5 minutes to Ketchum and 10 minutes to Hailey airport. The valley bike path is adjacent to this property and the subdivision features a sherman’s easement for easy access to the Big Wood River. This is a wonderful Mid-Valley Lot.
$679,000 MLS# 24-332018
310 Alder St. — Hailey, ID
Adorable updated 2BD + Bonus Room / 2BA home located on a quiet street & close to the Big Wood River, Draper Preserve and all the amenities in downtown Hailey. Property features re nished hardwood oors, fresh interior paint & exterior stain, new kitchen appliances, incredible landscaping, backyard sauna, private hot tub.
$659,000 MLS# 24-331845
413 N. 5th St. — Bellevue
Nestled in the trees, this home has been well taken care of by it’s one owner. 3 BD / 2 BA in the Main House with a 1 Car Garage and Guest Room with ¾ BA in the Detached Garage / Shop. Many upgraded features including stainless appliances, steam shower, quality tile throughout and an incredible Primary Bedroom Suite! Fenced yard with covered storage and hot tub. This is a must see to appreciate!
$619,000 MLS# 24-332248
1510 Baldy View Dr. — Hailey
Darling one-story home on a very private corner lot in North Woodside Sub. 3 BD/ 2 BA 1,564 livable sq ft with a split oorplan and two living rooms. Vaulted ceiling, cozy gas stove in the main living room, new roof in 2020 and more great features. Attached two car garage and room on the lot to potentially add an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). Vacant and ready for occupancy.
12694 STATE HIGHWAY 75 / $3,450,000
SOUTHOFKETCHUM / $4,950,000
SOUTHOFKETCHUM / $4,950,000
Large Family Compound beautifully remodeled with custom kitchen, Wolf & Sub Zero appliances and views of Bald Mountain. Separate garage dwelling with loft.
This light, bright and airy single level home on a large, privately landscaped lot offers a peaceful sense of sanctuary. Includes a 1brm / 2bath lock off apartment for rental income or caretaker’s quarters.
Stunning new build in sought-after North Cutters offers spectacular living on a 1/2 acre. With 4 BR’s / Office, 4 Baths totaling 3,779 sq. ft. including RV Garage/shop.
Modern Farmhouse features elegant design, mountain views, gourmet kitchen, primary suite with private patio & large entertainment spaces. Highlights include 4 ensuite bedrooms, a 2400 sq. ft. deck with swim spa & firepit and a 3,475 sq. ft.garage.
19025 US HIGHWAY 20 / $795,000 Ride, fish or bike. Just minutes from Silver Creek. 7 acres nestled in the breathtaking natural beauty of Picabo, fully equipped with equestrian facilities, guest cottage and outbuildings.
Two car garage, extra work room, and lots of storage on over 1 acre make this the perfect SV home. Close to Ketchum & Sun Valley, as well as the Bike Path and the river.
Single level home with open floorplan in a park-like setting. Home surrounded with big evergreen trees for privacy yet very light & bright. Three car garage. New roof in 2023 & all new windows.
This beautifully renovated and updated ski-in and ski-out condo, situated on the ground level near the Sun Valley Pavilion and golf courses. Just a short walk to Dollar Lodge.
“Fly Sun Valley Alliance’s e orts to improve air service have been a game-changer for our community, enhancing connectivity and providing a gateway to all that Sun Valley has to o er. As a member of the Sun Valley Board of Realtors, I’ve seen rsthand how these improvements have not only made our region more accessible but have also elevated the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. By supporting Fly Sun Valley Alliance, realtors are investing in the vibrancy of our local economy. e increased ight services have allowed us to better serve our clients, whether they are looking for a vacation home or relocating permanently. e ease of access to Sun Valley now matches the exceptional lifestyle we enjoy here, making it an invaluable asset for our industry and community.”
— Jeannie Kiel, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sun Valley Properties
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“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.”
—Lewis Grizzard
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 summer include fresh Idaho trout, filet mignon, linguine with clams and garlic, chicken Senegalese, mesquite rack of lamb, grilled ribeye steak, fresh steelhead salmon, butternut squash ravioli, barbeque baby back ribs, Waygu beef meatloaf, New Orleans shellfish pasta, roasted free-range chicken, fresh Alaskan halibut, seared ahi salad, vegan spicy sesame noodle bowl and fresh Willapa Bay steamer clams, 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 summer evenings on the outdoor terrace are not to be missed. 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: The front of the Sawtooth Club in a normal summer; Mesquite-grilled Idaho ruby red trout; summer view from the balcony patio.
THE CELLAR PUB
208.622.3832 thecellarpub.com
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 famous Moscow Mules, served in a copper cup and sure to quench anyone’s thirst on a hot summer day. Dine on the outdoor patio or step inside the bar and restaurant, full of locals and visitors alike looking to connect over one of the wooden tables with 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. OPEN DAILY, 4PM
Top to bottom: Bangers & Mash; the interior of The Cellar Pub; copper cups for Moscow Mules.
TOP PHOTO BY PAULETTE
PHLIPOT; INTERIOR PHOTOS JOSHUA PILLAR
WHISKEY’S ON MAIN
A fully remodeled space and entertainment venue, Whiskey’s on Main offers lunch and dinner service in a casual, comfortable, and family-friendly atmosphere, transitioning into Ketchum’s late-night mountain town scene after dark. Featuring 16 HD flatscreen TVs for optimal sports viewing, Whiskey’s offers large group high-back booth seating, a 360-degree bar, and a new state-of-the-art audio-visual sound system to support local and visiting performers.
For lunch and dinner service, Whiskey’s presents an elevated pub fare menu, including freshly made pizzas with handcrafted dough. It is the return of downtown Ketchum’s familiar comfort food with classic bar choices, including wings and nachos, shareable plates and more. Find an expanded menu on Saturday and Sunday mornings with their new brunch menu! Recover from a late night of dancing, or fuel up for a large day of adventuring with these classic comforts and creative cocktail offerings.
Offering a happy hour that never disappoints with signature cocktails and local brews, there are plenty of viewing options for your favorite sports teams and games day and night.
During the fall, Whiskey’s will be hosting a number of performances and events for the public to enjoy. Check out their events calendar on their website for the most up to date information.
Whiskey’s on Main is available for private events from intimate gatherings to large-scale events and four different nicely appointed spaces with great views upstairs on the Baldy View Patio, Main Street Patio, and Alpine Lounge, and there’s the downstairs Whiskey’s Main Floor to accommodate any special occasion.
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FOOD SERVICE: 11AM-9PM
BAR SERVICE: 11AM-2AM
HAPPY HOUR: Daily 4-6PM
LATE NIGHT PIZZAS: 9-11PM
251 N Main St Ketchum
208.620.5496
whiskeysonmain.com
LIMELIGHT LOUNGE
Whether you are fresh from hiking Baldy or fishing the Big Wood River, Limelight Hotel in Ketchum is the place for seasonal gourment food, drinks, and entertainment.
Enjoy the spacious indoor lounge and glorious outdoor patio for drinks and dining. Serving the finest local and organic ingredients, the Limelight Lounge is sure to have something for everybody. Try some of the favorite menu items including heirloom tomato and burrata, wild pan-seared steelhead trout with asparagus puree and lemon-
butter sauce, grilled lamb lollipops with tabbouleh salad and lemon garlic Greek yogurt sauce.
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 Happy Hour Daily 3pm-6pm and Live Music Thursday through Monday 5:30pm-8:30pm and live music.
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. For a true culinary experience,
Michel presents classic French cuisine that is also inspired by his background in Lyon (the country’s culinary capital). 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.
Above: Enjoy dinner in the outdoor garden.
Left: 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.
SUN VALLEY WINE COMPANY
Discover the dual charm of Sun Valley Wine Co., both a store and a wine bar, located in the vibrant heart of Ketchum. Our luxurious rooftop decks offer spectacular views, setting the perfect scene to explore our curated selection of 1,000 wine labels, featuring both high-end rarities and beloved everyday wines. Whether you’re in the mood to relax with a glass or enhance your personal collection, our welcoming space is designed for every wine enthusiast. Visit Sun Valley Wine Co. today for a unique experience that blends shopping with leisure, where each visit is an opportunity for new discoveries and unforgettable moments. MONDAY-SATURDAY
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 33 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 one of our daily fresh fish specials from the wood burning grill, or the longtime favorite, house-made lemon noodles with rock shrimp and black pepper cream. You won’t be disappointed!
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 in a sophisticated setting with tons of outdoor seating. All Warfield cuisine features local and seasonal ingredients with an emphasis on organic food and a commitment to our agricultural community.
Come soak up the sun on the best deck in town and enjoy exceptional food and the best beer and spirits in the Valley! OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER
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.
Clockwise from left: 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 urbanrustic 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.
Shaved Brussels sprouts with bacon.
THE KNEADERY
For the past 50 years, The Kneadery has 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!
50 YEARS
Above: The Kneadery on Leadville Ave in Ketchum in the summer.
Right: Buddy Murfey BLT on local sourdough bread; Bloody Marys; Huevos Kneadery Breakfast with Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice and Kneadery Breakfast Blend Coffee.
THE RAM
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 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.
Top left: The Ram features refreshing dishes like the tuna crudo and warm tomato salad, fresh seafood and prime steaks, and an unmatched selection of fine wines.
Top right: Indulge in an array of dessert options, including the chèvre cheesecake. Left: In keeping with the traditional ambiance of the iconic restaurant, The Ram combines cozy surroundings and décor with modern updates.
VILLAGE STATION
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. Ample indoor and outdoor seating make it the perfect place for your group to gather any day of the week. Takeout is also available.
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 Baby Kale & Candied Pecan Salad, Fish & Chips, and Idaho Ruby Red Trout. Whatever you’re craving, Gretchen’s is sure to have something for you.
GRETCHEN’S
Above: Enjoy Gretchen's, located just inside the Lodge Lobby.
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 Clubhouse Shrimp Louis Salad and the Wagyu Corned Beef Ruben, in addition to locally-sourced 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: Enjoy the many offerings for lunch with incredible views of Baldy.
CHOCOLATE FOUNDRY
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 all-day brunch with breakfast and lunch offerings. No matter the occasion, Konditorei has you covered! Be part of the Alpine tradition and enjoy this classic café. Takeout is also available.
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.
Founded in 1939, the Roundhouse is one of the most iconic restaurants in Sun Valley. Perched midway up Baldy at 7,700 feet, the Roundhouse features unbeatable views. Purchase a foot traffic pass at the River Run Ticket Window and ride up the Roundhouse Gondola to the Roundhouse restaurant in style—a special experience that makes for a memorable meal on the mountain. Whether you’re exploring the trails on two feet or two wheels, the Roundhouse is your perfect stop for a mid-mountain meal and drink.
The Roundhouse will close for the summer season on September 8. See you this winter! Reservations recommended. Please visit: sunvalley.com/dining or call for more information. Bald Mountain
SUN VALLEY CULINARY INSTITUTE
Sun Valley Culinary Institute’s (SVCI) Class of 2024 will graduate in September and are ready for their careers! At the same time, SVCI welcomes its new class of students with SVCI’s new Culinary Director, Jorge de la Torre, at the helm.
Many SVCI events and festivals allow students to work side-by-side with celebrity and awardwinning chefs, which is part of the hands-on experience within the SVCI program. Attending SVCI’s events, dinners, and classes is more than enjoying a unique culinary experience. It directly contributes to SVCI’s mission to advance culinary education and workforce development in Sun Valley and beyond.
Your participation makes you an integral part of this cause. Try out a class or dinner, and support SVCI! Visit the SVCI website to reserve your spot for upcoming events, dinners, and classes and to learn more about supporting SVCI’s Student Scholarship Fund.
Save the date for the third annual Sun Valley Food & Wine Celebration, January 28 through February 3, 2025.
Visit the SVCI website to reserve your spot for upcoming events, dinners, and classes and to learn more about supporting SVCI’s Student Scholarship Fund.
Experience golf the Sun Valley way, with three world-class courses, 45 holes, and spectacular mountain views that will take your breath away. Stay at the luxurious Sun Valley Lodge, treat yourself to a decadent meal at one of our exquisite restaurants, and relax at Idaho’s #1-ranked spa. With over 17,700 total yards of golf and a near-endless list of amenities, Sun Valley Resort is your ultimate golf destination.
