Windsor Properties Newsletter Fall 2022

Welcome

I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to the cooler fall weather ahead.

At Windsor we are eagerly anticipating the return of our Members and sharing with them our latest news and plans for the upcoming season.

After a phenomenal sales season we find ourselves with an historically low inventory of available resale properties and homesites. In this issue we feature a few of our current residential opportunities. Our Sales team is available to answer any questions you have and to take interested parties on a complete tour of the community at any time.

Over the summer months our development team has been completing the design of Windsor’s final phase, the North Village. Situated in the northwestern portion of the Windsor property, the North Village spans 47 acres and will feature 40 residences and an array of wellness-focused amenities. We look forward to introducing this exciting new neighborhood this season. See pages 4-5 for the latest details.

Also, in this issue on page 9 we take the opportunity to congratulate one of our longtime architects, Moor, Baker & Associates Architects, on receiving two prestigious architectural awards for their design of a stunning South Village home. We appreciate their important contribution to Windsor’s success and recognition for superior design.

We are looking forward to another stellar lineup of events this season. From sporting, social and culinary to intellectually stimulating options, there is always a diverse calendar of events planned for the entire family to enjoy. On pages 10-11 we look back at some of the highlights from last season’s arts and culture series.

Wishing you health and happiness for the upcoming season.

Sincerely, Elizabeth C. Hanley

President & CEO

Torwest, Inc.

President

Windsor Real Estate, Inc.

WINDSOR PROPERTIES

Elizabeth Hanley, Licensed Real Estate Broker

772 388 8400 | betsy.hanley@windsorflorida.com

Laurin Lott Pohl, Sales Associate

772 388 8415 | laurin.lott@windsorflorida.com

Wendy Barin, Sales Associate

772 388 8417 | wendy.barin@windsorflorida.com

BEDROOMS

3340 Savannah Place

Set along the southern perimeter of the golf course with magnificent sweeping views over the lakes and links, this 1.7-acre property – the largest Country Estate at Windsor – has been designed as a family-style compound. The main residence and four guest cottages together offer 13 bedrooms, allowing ample space to host extended family and friends. Airy, contemporary and filled with natural light, the main residence features expansive, gracious living, dining, and entertainment spaces that flow seamlessly to multiple large terraces, balconies and a central garden courtyard that is ideal for large family gatherings or special events. Offered for $19,500,000.

Beachside WINDSOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Proudly displayed on coffee tables around the world, Beachside: Windsor Architecture and Design is a true delight to peruse. This inspirational book, published in the fall of 2021 by Vendome Press, takes readers on a private tour of some of the most beautiful and distinctive homes at Windsor. With inviting courtyards, stylish kitchens and showstopping living spaces, a diverse collection of residences are on display in the 272-page book written by House Beautiful Digital Director Hadley Keller.

The hardcover book, organized by rooms, showcases stunning interiors that range in style from time-honored traditional to chic contemporary. Beachside boasts the work of top-tier designers and architects including John Stefanidis, Steven Gambrel, Hugh Newell-Jacobsen, Scott Merrill and Alessandra Branca, among others. It is filled with photographs taken by award-winning photographer Jessica Klewicki Glynn, whose work has appeared in leading design titles including Architectural Digest, House & Home, Traditional Home and Coastal Living. James Reginato, an author and writer-at-large for Vanity Fair and a contributor to Sotheby’s magazine, penned the introduction.

“Each page is filled with beautiful imagery and words describing our Members’ design inspiration for their home at Windsor,” says Betsy Hanley, president of Windsor. “The uniqueness of the community and our homes is truly embraced within these pages.”

Founded by Canadians W. Galen and Hilary M. Weston, this private seaside village features custom homes bearing a signature Anglo-Caribbean architectural style characterized by steeply pitched roofs, open eaves, cantilevered balconies, and palm-shaded courtyards and pools.

“Beachside truly embodies the Windsor lifestyle and what we had so hoped to create here,” says Mrs. Weston.

Now in its second printing, the visually pleasing book has been featured in a variety of publications including House Beautiful, Galerie, Florida Design, Irish Examiner, House & Home and Elle Decor. Veranda magazine listed it among their best new design books in 2021 calling the volume “dreamy,” while Serendipity magazine notes that it will “have you wishing for warm weather and beach days.”

“Beachside truly embodies the Windsor lifestyle and what we had so hoped to create here.”

– HILARY WESTON

The North Village WINDSOR’S FINAL

PHASE

It’s through each phase, each new layer of beautiful homes, every exciting added amenity, that Windsor has gradually come to life, ever evolving to become not just a world-class sporting community but also a cohesive and timeless work of art that will be treasured by future generations.

Now, as Windsor prepares to embark on its final phase, it’s clear the North Village will be a fitting addition to a development that has always cherished community, artistic endeavor and nature in equal measure.

The dream of Windsor began more than 30 years ago when W. Galen and Hilary M. Weston were searching for a spot for a winter hideaway for their family. They saw potential in this unspoiled acreage in Vero Beach. The tucked-away location between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean captured their imagination. As they began to envision their ideal seaside retreat, the Westons became trailblazers

Together, the team transformed this lush swath of land into the critically acclaimed residential community of Windsor. A place with timeless appeal but modern sensibilities. Their early decisions helped preserve the natural beauty of the south Florida landscape while creating a breathtakingly beautiful seaside village where family and friends could relax along the sun-drenched Atlantic shoreline, play polo, tennis and golf, and connect with neighbors through spirited cultural programming.

There is much to explore at Windsor, from elegantly groomed green spaces to hammock-shaded equestrian trails to a pristine beach that serves as a haven for loggerhead sea turtles and other fragile creatures. The North Village will build on this outdoor-focused lifestyle. Encompassing 47 acres, the North Village is bordered by conservation areas that create a preserved buffer zone. The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge lies to the north of the property and the Historic Jungle Trail runs along the western perimeter.

Along with much-anticipated new amenities and abundant green space, the North Village will be a mix of 34 single-family residences and six Row Houses, all oriented to take advantage of views of the property’s two lakes. An evolved version of Windsor’s Code will promote design with low environmental impact.

Homes will retain signature elements of Windsor’s iconic Anglo-Caribbean style such as courtyards, single-room depths, building materials and a light color palette. However, details will be modified to engender a more contemporary expression of Windsor’s architectural vernacular. This will open the door for a new generation of architects to realize their most ambitious visions on behalf of Members.

A network of trails will entice residents outdoors for scenic walks, bike rides and horseback excursions. A hand-selected team of designers will combine an array of native plants with vibrant colors, texture and scents to create an environment

in a sense. The Toronto-based couple collaborated with visionary architects Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk for a fresh take on development known as New Urbanism.

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that allows residents to live in harmony with nature. Maintenance practices will be organic and nontoxic to promote a healthy and balanced ecosystem. These and other measures will support fragile and symbiotic natural systems, reducing energy demands and fostering an environment in which wildlife can continue to flourish.

Set within this serene backdrop will be a new 14,000-square-foot Fitness and Wellness Centre with the latest equipment and generous studio spaces for cardio, strength and flexibility regimes. The facility also will provide luxurious spa treatment rooms and relaxation spaces.

A viewing tower that showcases sweeping vistas across the mangroves to the lagoon, ocean and horizon beyond will be the perfect perch for morning coffee or a sunset cocktail. At ground level, artist- and architect-designed pavilions and a bird hide will be tucked into the landscape and along the lakeshores, offering inviting spaces for precious moments of pause and appreciation. A kayak launch with storage will provide seamless connection to the Indian River.

This final phase at Windsor builds on the thoughtfully crafted master plan and elegant architectural aesthetic established when the community was founded while introducing an even greater commitment to sustainability.

The North Village has been designed to strike a balance between privacy and community, the built environment and nature. Mrs. Weston and daughter Alannah

Weston have shaped this evolved vision, which will be a fitting tribute to the late Galen Weston and a testament to his enduring love for Windsor.

Contact the Properties Office at 772 388 8400 or info@windsorflorida.com to learn more about the North Village.

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Neighbors to Nature

A HAVEN FOR PROTECTED FLORA AND FAUNA

Florida residents who live along the southeastern coast are blessed with an abundance of preserved land where they can view wildlife and interact with nature. In this issue we focus on two local non-profit organizations who are doing important work to protect and restore the Indian River Lagoon and surrounding area.

INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST

For more than 30 years, the Indian River Land Trust has been purchasing some of Indian River County’s most important environmentally sensitive lands as well as protecting properties with conservation easements. Invasive plants are removed, native species and habitats are restored and, then, through ongoing land stewardship, wildlife corridors and scenic waterfront areas are protected.

More than 1,200 acres and 12 miles of Indian River Lagoon shoreline have been preserved and protected so far. Over the years, the organization has established a fund to protect sea turtle habitat in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge, restored McKee Botanical Garden and established a 220-acre Coastal Oaks Preserve with tropical oak hammocks, pine flatwoods, freshwater and saltwater wetlands and ponds, as well as lagoon shoreline.

Most recently, the Land Trust partnered with Indian River County to acquire multiple parcels that make up the 155-acre Oyster Bar Marsh, located on State Road A1A, with plans to provide a public trail later this year for hiking and biking, with interpretative signage, boardwalks and an observation deck where visitors can enjoy scenic river views. This conservation area provides refuge to numerous wading birds, fish species and reptiles.

Providing public access for recreational purposes is an important part of the Land Trust’s mission. The Lagoon Greenway boasts an ecologically diverse three-mile trail that winds its way through the oak hammock and a forest of cabbage palms before arriving at mangroves. The one-mile Toni Robinson Waterfront Trail contains majestic oaks, scrub forest, mangrove swamp and views of the Indian River Lagoon.

Each year the Land Trust offers free guided tours on these public hiking and biking trails as well as the sandy trail at Bee Gum Point, where volunteer naturalists help visitors identify the diverse flora and fauna including migrating birds and native species in their natural undeveloped wetland habitat.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER

Another noteworthy Vero Beach nature destination is the Environmental Learning Center. Founded in 1988, ELC is poised to become even more effective in educating, inspiring and empowering people to be active stewards of the environment thanks to its new ecofriendly amphitheater.

The new Thomas R. Schidel Education and Event Pavilion and Oval – the first project in a long-range Master Plan – is expected to expand the organization’s revenue base, add to its community engagement, foster greater awareness and contribute to the region’s entertainment ecosystem.

The pavilion, surrounded by living wall trellises, offers shade and cooling overhead fans while the adjoining oval, ringed by native plants, consists of a large turf area where guests can sit to enjoy lectures, musical performances and other educational programs. This state-of-the-art venue, with a lounge for

performers, has the capacity to host up to 1,100 people and is available for rent for corporate events and retreats, weddings and other private events.

Created to showcase a native Florida Indian River Lagoon island, the Environmental Learning Center now teaches visitors about the area’s rich biodiversity and the importance of its heritage, preservation and continued legacy through immersive, nature-based experiences.

The Indian River Lagoon, one of the most bio-diverse estuaries in North America, is home to more than 4,300 different species of plants and animals including some that are rare or endangered. Visitors to the 64-acre campus can explore the waters and mangrove forests surrounding the center by venturing out on their own in a canoe or kayak or by enjoying a twohour guided cruise. Many guests prefer to simply stroll around the peaceful grounds spotting birds, dolphins, gopher tortoises and butterflies.

Visitors often find that they can relax, re-energize and reconnect with nature through the various wellness offerings such as yoga classes, halfday retreats, walking meditation instruction in the butterfly garden and “glamping” events.

On display each season in the center’s gallery are works by artists, sculptors and photographers who use nature as their inspiration. Especially engaging for children is the interpretative center, which houses several aquariums including the largest brackish water aquarium in Indian River County, a 145-gallon touch tank and other hands-on exhibits.

To learn more, visit the websites at irlt.org and discoverelc.org.

Award Winning

WINDSOR SOUTH VILLAGE HOME

A striking design, meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite finishes came together to create a Windsor residence that has received not one but two awards since being built in 2019. Judges recently awarded Moor, Baker & Associates Architects the Palladio Award for New Design & Construction for a residence described as “an undulating sculpture,” by Nancy Berry, editor of Traditional Building magazine.

The annual Palladio Awards, co-produced by Traditional Building magazine and the Traditional Building Conference Series, honor outstanding achievement in traditional design. The event recognizes both individual designers and design teams whose work enhances the beauty and humane qualities of the built environment. This year’s 21st annual Palladio Awards competition recognized 14 architectural firms across the commercial, institutional, public and residential sectors.

Designing the award-winning Windsor house was a challenge for the Vero Beach firm. The lot was relatively small and the house needed to fit five bedrooms in 4,900 square feet of space. Ever mindful of the space limitations as well as Windsor’s building codes, the architects let the challenges spur their creativity.

Located in Windsor’s peaceful South Village neighborhood, the home was conceived as a symmetrical garden villa in the manner of grand country estates. With its sculpted stucco façade and interior architecture, the design is a sophisticated contemporary interpretation of traditional Anglo-Caribbean design.

Built by Barth Construction of Vero Beach, the home features a pair of matching wings and a central, open-air courtyard surrounded by two-story walls. Eschewing ornamentation in favor of a minimalistic aesthetic, the architects employed sculptural stucco elements including a shapely hood over the kitchen range, a massive floor-to-ceiling fireplace and a dramatic spiral staircase that was described as “a work of art,” by Berry.

In 2020, Moor, Baker & Associates Architects garnered the Addison Mizner Award for Single Family Homes under 5,000 square feet for this same Windsor home. The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Florida Chapter founded the Addison Mizner Awards program in 2012 to celebrate new work in the classical design tradition. The awards program celebrates the achievement of excellence in the fields of Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism,

ARCHITECTURE: MOOR, BAKER & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS

CONSTRUCTION: BARTH CONSTRUCTION OF VERO BEACH, INC.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN: HAYSLIP LANDSCAPE

INTERIOR DESIGN: OLIVIA O’BRYAN

JESSICA GLYNN

Craftsmanship and the allied arts. Mizner, one of Florida’s leading architects in the 1920s, established his own Spanish and Mediterranean Revival style that became the architectural signature of South Florida.

Entertaining and Inspiring

Windsor’s imaginative and dynamic cultural programming inspires, entertains and broadens the mind. Each season a full lineup of events is planned, with activities that range from book signings to ballet performances to sumptuous dinners.

Windsor’s Visiting Author Series is often informative, sometimes thoughtprovoking, occasionally whimsical but always enjoyable.

Members were excited to have Dr. Edith Widder return to Windsor for a February luncheon presentation about her exciting memoir, Below the Edge of Darkness.

Widder is a renowned scientist and bioluminescence expert. In her book, published in 2021, Widder takes readers along on an adventure where she faces life-and-death experiences as she embarks on groundbreaking research exploring the hidden world found deep in the ocean.

An April luncheon at Windsor’s Beach Club gave Members an inside look into the world of a legendary designer who spent nearly six decades dressing Cher, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Elton John and many other notable entertainers. The Hollywood-inspired luncheon was the perfect setting to introduce a recently published book, The Art of Bob Mackie, which features hundreds of photos and dozens of never-before-seen sketches from Mackie’s personal collection.

Frank Vlastnik, who co-wrote the book with Laura Ross, visited Windsor to share slides and inside stories about the designer, who was known for glamorous and unforgettable costumes and gowns.

Windsor Member Jay Newman was pleased to share his debut novel, Undermoney, with Members during a luncheon held in Windsor’s iconic

Town Hall. Drawing on his insider knowledge after four decades in the highest echelons of global finance, Newman set out to pen a page-turning thriller about a group of American operatives who secretly take over the world’s largest dark money fund. Combining espionage, financial intrigue and geopolitics, Newman keeps readers hooked with his sudden turns and unexpected twists in this fastmoving tale set in glamorous locales, from New York to Washington, the Middle East to the French countryside.

Color Scheme: An Irreverent History of Art and Pop Culture in Color Palettes is not just a visually pleasing read. It’s also an invitation to look at the world in a

new way using the color palette as a vehicle to examine art history and popular culture. Author Edith Young shared that invitation with a Windsor audience during a luncheon at the Beach Club where she discussed her stimulating book.

Gathering together to enjoy good food and fine wine is a favorite pastime for Windsor Members.

In February, Marcus Samuelsson’s skills as an award-winning chef were on display at Windsor’s highly anticipated Jazz Supper. Chef Samuelsson is a food activist, author, television personality and owner of several restaurants including Red Rooster Harlem, which is known for celebrating the New York neighborhood’s diverse culinary traditions. Chef Samuelsson is the youngest person ever to receive a three-star review from The New York Times

The Windsor event included a sit-down dinner, live jazz music by Daniel “Saxman” Fuqua, personal remarks by Chef Samuelsson and a book signing.

Windsor’s culinary team, led by Executive Chef Justin Schreiber, spent two days collaborating onsite with Chef James Bowen, director of culinary services for the Marcus Samuelsson Group. Chef Samuelsson then joined the team at Windsor to serve an array of dishes inspired by Red Rooster Harlem. A menu with the Red Rooster theme was provided at each setting.

The celebrated fête kicked off with a cheerful cocktail hour at Windsor’s Beach Club Salon and Bar. Canapés included Deviled Eggs, a Seafood Fritter with Old Bay Aioli, Chilled Tomato Soup and Red Rooster’s signature cocktail, “Yes, Chef.” Then, 120 Members were seated in Windsor’s oceanfront dining room and veranda where tables were adorned with colorful linens and King Protea floral arrangements.

Members enjoyed hearing Chef Samuelsson speak about his career, history and current endeavors. At the end of the evening, each attendee received a signed copy of Chef Samuelsson’s latest book, The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food.

Each season, Windsor shows its strong support of the arts by planning events that feature local and international performers.

In March, Members made their way to the beautiful Town Hall for Windsor’s annual opera concert, which featured the returning duo Martin Nusspaumer as Tenor and Maria Antúnez as Mezzo-soprano. Accompanying the talented vocalists was pianist Jared Peroune.

Nusspaumer and Antúnez performed nine notable pieces curated specifically for the occasion. The performance featured favorites from Carmen, Samson et Dalila, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Faust and Les Misérables, among others.

The Windsor audience was especially moved when Nusspaumer performed Bring Him Home from Les Misérables, as a touching tribute to Ukraine.

Following the performance guests had the opportunity to engage with the opera singers and pianist during a reception held at Windsor’s Town Hall Portico and Lawn.

After a two-year hiatus, Ballet at the Pergola returned to Windsor’s Village Centre in April. Windsor Members enjoyed a delightful outdoor performance by Ballet Vero Beach dancers including Katherine Eppink and Anders Southerland, who recently joined the group as resident professional dancers. Also performing at the afternoon event were two extraordinary dancers from Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami, Mayrel Martinez and Maikel Hernandez, who emigrated from Cuba.

In between performances, Ballet Vero Beach Artistic Director Adam Schnell thanked Windsor for its support and talked about the ballet organization’s commitment to inspiring the next generation of artists and arts lovers by providing free student matinee performances.

Windsor Members enjoyed a cocktail reception along with several more outstanding performances. The finale was an impressive 10-dancer Tarantella –a folk dance characterized by light, quick steps and fast-tempo music.