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80 CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE Named to list of most innovative schools. BY PHYL NEWBECK

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20 ONLINE HUB 24 GATHERINGS Isham Family Farm: Longtime stewards of the land. BY JENNIFER GOSS DUBY

26 PETS & PEOPLE News, products, and furry facts.

28 ART SCENE Whit Wales: A passion to understand. BY JENNIFER GOSS DUBY

32 SEASON’S BEST Pumpkin people.

34 FALL FASHION Green Envy Boutique. BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN

38 CHEERS Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery: From grape to glass. BY VIRGINIA DEAN

92 FAMILY AFFAIR Cedar Knoll Country Club. BY VIRGINIA DEAN

98 HAPPENINGS

44 TIMELESS DESIGNS 48 WESTON DESIGN 52 REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL KASE LONG 54 CUSHMAN DESIGN GROUP BY GARY CLARK

58 OTTER CREEK AWNINGS BY SARAH LARSON

60 VOLANSKY STUDIO BY BART BEESON

64 INSPIRED CLOSETS 66 RED HOUSE BY PHYL NEWBECK

68 CROWN POINT CABINETRY BY JENNIFER GOSS DUBY

72 WINDOWS & DOORS BY BROWNELL BY JACKIE TURTUR

74 TOM MOORE BUILDER INC. BY BART BEESON

76 BLAZING DESIGN, INC. BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN

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Happy Fall! And who doesn’t love fall? The burst of red, orange, and yellow everywhere is enough to delight anyone hrow in the chilly nights the fall owers and the f n things to do and it s a favorite for s re all means school starting again and we tho ght we d get ca ght p with hamplain ollege ow hat a great school to have right here in rlington e introd ce yo to the yer family in inesb rg who decided to go from farming to golfing and haven t loo ed bac since all fashion reen nvy on attery treet in rlington shows s what s new b t foc ses on ality selection creating a whole shopping e perience hey confirm what we already now it s still cool to shop local o th rlington j st opened their new library and city center dos to the city t s a bea tif l facility that has so m ch to o er residents f yo haven t dropped by to ta e a loo please do he library and artwor alone are worth the visit nd finally fall evenings sho ld be spent at home o tside whether it s sitting on yo r front porch or aro nd the fire pit o yo r bac patio n o r rlington ome section we introd ce yo to many b sinesses in the area that speciali e in j st that ma ing the best of yo r present or future home. ch more inside gain happy fall ho doesn t love fall

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Longtime Stewards of the Land Isham Family Farm hosts second annual Fall Festival

This autumn marks the second year the Isham Family Farm in Williston will hold its Fall Festival. It began last year as an extension of their summer farmers market, which had been a huge success. A FAMILY FARM FOR FIVE GENERATIONS The farm’s 108 acres of land has been farmed going back to 1788 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Formerly a dairy farm, operations now include maple sugaring, a Christmas tree farm, and crops of bl eberries raspberries corn and s n owers At the helm (or tractor) of the Isham Family Farm are Mike Isham and his wife Helen Weston. “Farmer Mike,” as he is known, is the fifth generation at the farm and grew p mil ing cows and doing all the chores that make a farm go. Helen, who grew up in Bristol, is a retired music teacher who now works full-time on the farm. 24 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

STEWARDS OF THE LAND The Isham family takes its role as stewards of the land seriously. When Mike’s father David was a boy, there were 13 farms nearby. In Mike’s youth, there were only six. Now, there are no others. Only Isham Family Farm is left. In order to conserve the farm and ensure its survival for future generations, David sold the development rights to the Vermont Land Trust in 2002. The Isham family is committed to creating a healthy environment “for the four B’s: birds, bees b tter ies and b gs o that end they do not use herbicides or pesticides. To control pests in the berry patches a oc of chic ens

patrols the lanes between bushes. To keep weeds down in the pumpkin patch, the Ishams rototill around the young plants through early summer. FUN THROUGH THE SEASONS Summertime is an ideal time to visit. When raspberries and blueberries ripen in July, visitors can pick their own. Picnic tables throughout the gro nds are a perfect spot for l nch after filling your quart and pint containers with plump and juicy berries. The farm also boasts Oak View Hill Trail, a web of trails that winds through the sugar bush of the Isham property. Enjoy the scenic woods, with views of Button’s Pond and several historic stone walls.

Left: Families and school groups enjoy the corn maze. Below: The Fall Festival hosts live music. Opposite: Berry bushes show their autumn fire at Isham Family Farm.

them. Another popular theme is the Halloween costume night.

Autumn at Isham Family Farm is not to be missed. Visitors can enjoy tractor-drawn wagon rides, getting lost (and found again) in the corn maze, and of course, pumpkin picking. The two-acre corn maze is created fresh with a di erent pattern every year ma ing ann al visits a treat In the winter, the insecticide-free Christmas tree farm is open for folks to cut their own. andmade balsam wreaths are also available NOT JUST FARMING The farm is a working farm primarily used for agric lt re b t the shams have broadened their o erings in the last few years fter a two year restoration project, the Ishams opened the former dairy barn for weddings, receptions, and special events hey also began holding a farmers mar et every esday in the s mmer and a all estival on the wee ends

In deciding to hold the farmers market and then the all estival armer i e and elen worked with the state guidelines to come up with a way to have gro ps of people at the farm in a way that wo ld eep everybody safe verybody who came was fantastic abo t it,” says Helen. “People just wanted to be outdoors and chat with each other. People were social distancing. It was wonderful. It was nice to see our community pulling together and still being interactive The Tuesday farmers market was a huge success, seeing about 200 to 400 people come thro gh ome of the mar et nights have a theme, like “Celebrate Youth,” where young people are enco raged to be vendors his year sixth graders had a make-your-own necklace booth, a fourth grader who made popup birthday cards, and a high schooler who made 30 jars of raspberry jam—and sold all of

CELEBRATE AUTUMN he sham amily arm all estival will be held beginning eptember he estival will r n every nday thro gh ctober and will feat re a f ll slate of f n fall activities he estival is a contin ation of the farmers market and turns the market into a celebration. Along with pumpkin picking, wagon rides, and the ann al corn ma e the estival will also host live m sic and vendors isitors will find everything from fresh prod ce from local farms to breads, maple syrup, and crafts, including pottery and jewelry. The Crazy Cotton Candy Lady will be on hand with her colorful treats, and h ngry visitors can enjoy area amily wood fired atbread pi a iving bac to the comm nity is an essential val e to the sham amily pporting local small businesses is one of the big things that keeps Vermont so great,” says Helen. n that spirit the booth fee is waived for all ret rning vendors estivities will ic o with a performance by h nleigh a artet of ermont musicians who “bring the spirit of Ireland to New England” through traditional Irish songs, literature brought to life through m sic and original songs sical acts on other estival days will incl de ja co ntry and swing musicians. he estival will be held at the sham Family Farm sugarhouse on the west side of a ill oad across from the barn or more information abo t the all estival visit ishamfamilyfarm com isham farm fall festival added

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WATCH OUT FOR WILDLIFE Fall is a beautiful season to go for walks in the woods, and your canine pal loves to go too. According to Whitney Durivage at Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists (BEVS) in Williston, porcupines have been out in force all summer, and injuries to dogs from quills have increased. These 15- to 35-pound rodents don’t shoot out their quills as people often believe, but they do use them in two ways for selfdefense, according to preventivevet.com. First, they use their tail like a club and swing it, so the barbed end of the quill becomes attached to their attacker. Second, when they feel threatened, they raise quills up 26 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

on their back. Since the quill ends are barbed, when they make contact with your dog, they quickly detach from the porcupine and attach deeply into your dog’s skin, causing immediate and severe pain. The removal of the quills is difficult and painful for your dog, so get him to your vet as soon as possible. DO NOT try to remove the quills yourself. Besides porcupines, wooded areas are also home to skunks, rabbits, opossums, foxes, and even bears. Your best course of action is to always keep your pet on a leash, and don’t let him roam at dawn or dusk.

A family fun-and-run event for Chase Away K9 Cancer

2021 CHASE AWAY 5K Register now for a fun day with your pooch on September 26. The Chase Away 5K is kicking off Wag It Forward again this year at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds. Options include a 5K Fun Run or a 5K Fun Walk. Friendly leashed dogs are welcome. There’s even a Virtual Chase for those not in the area or for anyone wanting to avoid crowds. The registration fee is $25, but it increases to $40 after September 23. As always, the registration fee is a donation to Chase Away K9 Cancer. And 100 percent of the donations to Chase Away K9 Cancer will fund awareness and research for canine cancer. For more information, go to runsignup.com/Race/VT/Essex/ChaseAway5K.

WOOFSTOCK: WALK FOR THE ANIMALS 2021 Don’t miss this great event in Middlebury on Saturday, September 11. Bring your wellbehaved best friend for a great day of fun and fundraising. Registration is at 10:30am at the Memorial Sports Center, and the onemile walk begins at 11:30. Music and awards are scheduled for 12 noon. Registration fees are as follows: Adults $20, youth $10, and children 5 and under are free. Proceeds benefit Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society. Anyone who raises more than $50 will receive a Woofstock 2021 t-shirt, and participating dogs will receive a special bandana. To find out more, go to www.firstgiving.com/event/homeward boundanimals/Woofstock-2021.

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A Passion to Understand Photographer and filmmaker Whit Wales seeks to show the best of who people are

n 2015, Whit Wales was the executive director of a video production company in Boston. The company was charged with the task of documenting a fundraising campaign by TD Bank called Bring Change. The initiative asked people to bring their spare change in as donations to help raise funds for charities and community members in the Burlington area. The funds were then matched by a donation from an he recipient of that g st drive was a nonprofit which provided private sailing excursions to people living with cancer.

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TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE The initiative was a success in more ways than one. The drive Whit documented through still and motion imagery raised $9,000. But the experience also introduced him to his life partner Suzanne Johnson. anne enlisted hit to create a film showcasing the life a rming sailing experiences that she and her crew of volunteers continue to create for cancer patients on the waters of Lake Champlain at what is now Sail Beyond Cancer.

Whit Wales wants to understand, and he wants to share. It’s stated right up front on the website for his commercial film company, Endeavor Films: “To understand and show the best of who you are and what you do.” It’s the mission of his business, and it’s his own passion. And it’s what brought him to Vermont.

This page and opposite: August Friendship on the Broad Lake, 2020. Right, above: Whit Wales Right, middle: Precariously Balanced, 2016 Right, bottom: Committed, 2020

Additionally, Vermont cast her Green Mountain spell on Whit. Travel takes up a great deal of Whit’s time but, since his transformational experience with Sail Beyond Cancer and meeting Suzanne, every moment possible has been spent in Vermont. SOMETHING TO CALL MY OWN In 2019, the time came to make a change. “I realized that I wanted something that I could call my own,” says Whit. With a small Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 29

Above: Morning Moonset, Shelburne Shipyard, 2020. Right: Marmalade, 2019. Below: The Eyes Have It, 2019. Opposite: Inner Me and You, 2018.

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team gravitate toward mission-driven clients who strive to make the world a better place. Whit began his career as an actor and stage director learned early on that yo cannot

play the result at the expense of the moment. The bad actor playing an old person will try to ‘look like’ an old person irrespective of their circumstance. They are committed to the same old wal whether their ho se is on fire or a grandchild has arrived with owers f my goal is to see a tr th m st recogni e that tr th as a result—rather than an abstraction that obscures what is happening in the moment of an interview.” great deal goes into preparing for a film shoot, including research, writing, and even meditation hen do my best to forget everything and trust that the quality of my intention and preparation will guide the quality of engagement and listening that allows another person to bring forth their truest self,” says Whit. nyone who has ever been filmed or photographed nows how di c lt it can be to project one s nat ral self ow do gifted filmma ers evo e a gen ine response from a s bject Whenever possible, Whit will conduct a pre-interview say et s stir p some ideas abo t what yo might want to say t then as fol s to forget we ever had the conversation. Viewers

don’t want to see someone striving to remember what they said so well a week ago. They want to see you confidently e ploring ideas anew right before the camera o me that s e citing CONNECTING WITH THE VIEWER he ability of hit s photographs to connect with a viewer spea s for itself n his wor for Sail Beyond Cancer, his images record moments of peace carved o t of the storm tossed lives of people challenged by a cancer diagnosis he spectr m of emotion that a person living with cancer navigates can be seen in these images from intimacy and peace to loneliness and sorrow to solit de hope and joy grief and the camaraderie of being with fellow h mans sharing the same di c lt jo rney A work of art is a dialog between creator and viewer with the creation of meaning ltimately resting with the viewer hit hopes that with his landscapes it is omething in nat re a framing of something that allows yo to breathe hat may so nd cheesy b t what wo ld hope is that the composition of a landscape stops yo for a moment and allows yo to j st breathe ith his wor hit endeavors to bring abo t nderstanding of the connections between peo ple and of people in the conte t of their sit ations he wor o t on the water contin es to be very f lfilling ere are people who are with people they love cherishing a moment together in the conte t of a sit ation that is certainly challenging physically mentally spirit ally o be able to provide them with memories of that event says hit that s it or more of hit s work, visit his website.

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First, choose a fresh pumpkin with a sturdy stem and a at bottom t the lid from the bottom to prevent it from caving in later and scoop out the pulp. Sketch your design on paper first then draw the feat res onto the pumpkin. Use a serrated kitchen knife or X-Acto knife to cut out the features. For intricate designs, use a small saw. Finally, apply petroleum jelly to the cut edges to seal in moisture. Place on your front porch and enjoy!

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hen Green Envy says the store has all of your favorite brands in one place, they mean it. The retailer o ers more than clothing jewelry footwear handbag gift and home decor labels between two locations and a rob st online and social media presence. Green Envy sounds like a good si ed department store b t in reality it is a boutique. A boutique on steroids, but a bo ti e nonetheless nown for its c stomer service and fashion forward selections reen Envy is passion plus fashion that equals a dream come tr e for owner and client ali e ith the inception of the towe store in reen nvy owner ary o araw emphasi ed providing personal attention to her c stomers ac then women were clamoring for mid and high rise jeans and soon after they were loo ing for s inny low rise denim ary o s objective from the beginning was not only to provide the clothing that was on-trend but also to make every shopper feel comfortable confident and special o this day Green Envy is acclaimed for its collection of premium denim and possesses the most extensive selection in ew ngland

FASHION FORWARD art of what it means to shop at reen nvy is tapping into ary o and her team s vast nowledge of the fashion ind stry he forecast for all is p sleeves very ch n y boots the classic bla er high rise jeans snea ers prairie dresses crop tops and layered jewelry hen pressed ary o remar s t is very hard to have j st one m st have item in the closet tems on the watch list are a hooded 34 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

er jac et a single breasted bla er a cropped sweatshirt a vest and a popcorn sweater ary o draws on lessons learned in her pre reen nvy career fter st dying b siness and mar eting she went on to wor in sales management merchandising and mar eting where she learned the ins and o ts of all levels of retail incl ding national acco nts ach step was a b ilding bloc for her b siness er mission is to bring some of the more elevated and fashion forward brands to ermont while still eeping in mind the lifestyle and val es of ew nglanders eca se of the large n mber of categories and designers we represent we are often compared to a small department store a mini arney s perhaps with a bit of an nthropologie vibe and a co ntry store welcome e plains ary o owever what started as a small shop in towe has blossomed into an enterprise that wo ld have large chain department stores well green with envy

Clockwise from left: Liz and Bonnie in front of the denim wall, wearing Zadig and Voltaire Fall 2021. Liz arranges pieces from Ela Rae Jewelry. Deconstructed denim by Pistola and classic Superstar Sneaker by Golden Goose. Prada Sunglasses. Opposite: The Burlington team outside the store.

THE MOVE TO BURLINGTON In December of 2018, shoppers in the Burlington area eagerly welcomed Green Envy to its Main Street location. Nestled near the Bay of Burlington on Lake Champlain, Green Envy’s neighbors are contemporary shops, companies, and eateries with a water view and a tranquil, trendy atmosphere he edgling location was able to ride out the pandemic with healthy

online sales and escapees from large metropolitan areas who chose the solitude of the Green Mountain state for social distancing and laying low. Like many other businesses and nonprofits reen nvy was prod ctive d ring its “downtime” and used the found hours to launch its home decor category. This autumn, Mary Lou recommends their new line of dinner plates and bowls that Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 35

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Clockwise from top left: Marcella in Ulla Johnson PreFall 2021 Lilo Cardigan. Dean Davidson jewelry. Abbey in the Ulla Johnson Evita top, Pre-Fall 2021. Capsule collar link necklace by Soko Jewelry.

come in black or white porcelain clay. Handmade artisan dishes are oven, dishwasher, and microwave safe and make staying in for dinner feel like a luxury. Green Envy also has a variety of candles to freshen the look and smell of your home—and they make great hostess gifts, too! On your next shopping excursion, drop by 3 Main Street in Burlington and say hello to Mary Lou and her crew. Allow plenty of time to browse, try on, and chat. Enjoy the whole Green Envy experience and take home not just clothes but treasures that have been carefully curated, seemingly just for you. There’s a good chance your friends will be green with envy when they see your purchases from Green Envy.

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Award-winning Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery still going strong

early 30 years ago, northern Vermont residents Harrison and Molly Lebowitz became alarmed at what they were witnessing with the surrounding farmlands being sold for residential and commercial development. They were concerned about the loss of what makes Vermont unique. ot long after the state s first commercial grape vineyard and winery came into existence in with the first grapes being planted in 1997 and a tasting room opening its doors at Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery. PRESERVING VERMONT HERITAGE “Snow Farm Vineyard and Winery began as a dream and passion to keep retired dairy farmland as agricultural land in the Champlain Islands,” says Snow Farm’s co-owner and wine-

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maker Patrick Barrelet, who assisted Harrison and Molly with the research and hiring of investors interested in starting the vineyard and winery. “They were thinking of ways to keep the farmlands for farmers and, around a glass of wine, they agreed to start a winery. There was already a starting wine industry in Quebec, and that’s when we met.” ALTERNATIVE TO UNCHECKED DEVELOPMENT Now, the mission of the current co-owners, Dave and Julie Lane, along with Barrelet, is to provide a model to farmers of how to put former agricultural land to new uses as a way to keep Vermont lands working and prevent unchecked residential and commercial development. “Having a vineyard and winery makes cultivating smaller parcels of land more

Above: Snow Farm hosts tastings, concerts, theater, and more. Below, left and right: The summertime work of constant attention to the vines pays off at harvest. Opposite: Luscious grapes create the final product.

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Left: Relaxing with a glass and a view of the vines. Opposite: Necessity is the mother of invention.

profitable says arrelet rowing grapes is one thing b t transforming j ice into wine adds more val e to the final prod ct it ated on an island in the middle of a e hamplain now arm s growing season is identical to that of rg ndy rance he cooler climate allows vinifera grapes s ch as eyval lanc idal lanc iesling on illot and aco oir to thrive hen we first started we were e perimenting with di erent types of vines says arrelet e did that beca se we didn t now for s re what wo ld grow well and what wo ld do poorly fter over years of growing grapes now we still have all the original varieties e cept for inot oir which proved to be more di c lt to grow for s he company wor s with vinifera rench hybrids and merican hybrid varieties hen now arm first so ght vines to plant there was a shortage of vines hey had to order from several di erent n rseries incl ding those in alifornia isso ri ew or and even anada UNIQUE VERMONT WINES han s to ermont s cold winter temperat res now arm prod ces ni e late harvest and

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dessert wines along with its table wines. It’s true Vidal Blanc Ice Wine is a product that cannot be made in many other places in the world and is produced by picking the grapes by hand in mid-December when the grapes are at their best sugar content. Each year, the vines are pruned back to increase grape production. During these spring days, owners spend their time in the vines singing, chatting, and catching up on winter happenings. During the summer, the vines need constant attention with typing, clipping, training, and hedging to ensure the grapes have good sun exposure and can reach their full potential. “I think we’re known for our diversity in our wine collection,” says Barrelet. “We do dry and o dry whites dry red and ros e do a sweeter red wine, sparkling and sweeter dessert wines, and we usually have at least a dozen di erent wines on o r tasting sheet eople wonder why we make so many wines, and the answer is all the di erent wines we sell have a following. If we run out of one, customers ask when we’re making it again.” The future of Snow Farm is to continue making high-quality wines with its estate grapes, but they also hope to use their grapes to develop spirits, Barrelet notes. “We would love to take our grape leftovers and transform them into grappa and even make a fragrant, grape-based pomace brandy,” he says. The artist and innovation behind the wines, award-winning winemaker Barrelet studied winemaking in Burgundy, France, and has been making wine since 1990. Julie brings her drive as an educator to Snow Farm, and Dave has worked the land for several decades, having grown up on his family farm.

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BY JOE SIESS | PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIMELESS DESIGNS

Timeless Designs Architecture MAKING DREAM HOMES A REALITY

ost people move south to get away from the cold, but Charlie Hugo and Joey Howard are moving from South Carolina to Vermont, where they plan to settle down in their forever home and share a love of the changing seasons. The couple decided to build their new home along the idyllic shoreline of 44 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

Lake Champlain on a piece of land with a sweeping view of the water and the Adirondacks in the distance. Charlie and Joey are building on about two green acres that back up to a wooded shoreline. The land has been in Charlie’s family since the early 1950s and belonged to his grandmother. The couple’s goal is to build a traditional yet

contemporary home where every room has a view of the lake. Thanks to designer Raymond Boutin, they are well on their way.

FARMHOUSE DESIGN Ray is the owner of Timeless Designs, LLC, where he translates the homes of his clients’ dreams

A Entry B Powder Room C Kitchen D Living/Dining E Porch F Master Bedroom G Master Closet/Laundry H Master Bathroom I Vestibule J Guest Suite Below and opposite: The garage located on the K Guest Bath east side givesLway for every major space to Garage M Champlain Office have views of Lake to the west. N Storage

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into a physical reality. Ray’s homes are timeless in the sense they adhere to the classical, and it’s also the reason Charlie and Joey came to him. “I have a strong background in classical design,” Ray says. “Charlie and Joey came to me because of my background in classical New England farmhouses.” Joey said when they decided to relocate to Vermont, the couple contacted and arranged meetings with five or six local architects but settled on Ray’s classical design expertise and his good nature. “Ray was more approachable,” Charlie says. “We related to him because his past experiences were similar to ours.” The thing that connected the couple with their designer was a shared interest in big biking adventures. Ray has ridden his bike from Salem, Massachusetts, to Albuquerque, New Mexico, something Joey and Charlie had done in their RV. “So, we connected that way and had a lot to talk about,” Charlie says. “And looking at the service he provided and the guidance he was making available to us in the early stages, it seemed like a very good fit for us.” Charlie and Joey went for the classical

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farmhouse design, but with a contemporary spin. “They asked, ‘Can we make it more contemporary?’” Ray says, “which is quite easy to do, assuming you have the overall proportions correct for a traditional farmhouse. Ultimately, we went even more contemporary than we originally thought we were going to,” he says.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL The couple is particularly excited about the master bath and the great room. “The interesting thing about the master bathroom,” Joey laughs, “is the tub is in the middle of the room.” The great room will be a large open space that will include the kitchen, dining, and living rooms, a design element they decided on after spending time in Joey’s home state of South Carolina, where many homes have dedicated dining rooms. “We noticed that a lot of people don’t use them,” Charlie says of the more traditional dining room layout. “We didn’t want that in our house, so we abandoned the dining room idea.” Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 45

Top: Every main space has large sliding glass doors capturing the view of the lake and blends indoors with the outdoors Middle: Use of natural material makes this covered porch inviting. Bottom: Watching the sunset over Lake Champlain from the covered porch is a dream come true.

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“The kitchen, dining room, and living room are all in one. The central public area of the house will be a common, open feeling that we are excited about,” Charlie says. The pair worked closely with Ray on capturing the openness of the floorplan and selecting the right windows as well as four big panel doors to maximize views of the lake. “The lake view was something central to the design of the house, so we’re very excited about the windows,” comments Charlie. The master bathroom and the master closet will have a set of sliding barn doors, and the kitchen will feature wood beams on the ceiling, capturing the traditional farmhouse vibe, according to Ray. Ray also designed the house to be energy efficient with high-quality windows and doors and a double wall system paired with heated radiant slabs throughout the house, resulting in an airtight home that is easy to heat during Vermont’s cold winters. Piping that circulates hot water will run through the slabs, heating the house, in addition to being naturally heated by the sun, which will shine through the many windows as part of the home’s efficient design. The windows and doors are situated across from each other, so that in the hot summer months, air blowing off the lake can crossventilate the house. “The actual energy needs from a cooling standpoint will be minimal,” Ray points out. Charlie, who is originally from Vermont, moved to Greenville, South Carolina, in 2001, where his husband, Joey, was born. “Joey has spent a couple of winters up in Vermont, and we both kind of like the winter,” says Charlie. “You’d think it would be me trying to get home, but Joey is excited to move from South Carolina to Vermont and was perhaps the driving force behind the move.” Once they move to Vermont, Charlie and Joey plan to get back into winter sports, a pastime they both enjoy. They expect to move into their new home on Lake Champlain sometime in January or February of next year, just in time to catch plenty of winter. Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 47

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BY JENNIFER GOSS DUBY | PHOTOS COURTESY OF WESTON DESIGN

Weston Design BRINGS DREAMS INTO THE HERE AND NOW

ow do the places in which we find ourselves—our homes and the towns and cities where they’re located, the jobs and schools that anchor us to those places— shape our sense of who we are and where we fit in the context of the larger world?

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The turmoil of the last months has dislocated many of us, pushed us out of our homes either willingly or unwillingly, forcing us to reevaluate so many things, not least of which, who are we?

EVERY PROJECT BEGINS WITH A DREAM These may seem weighty questions for an interior designer, but for Candy Kavanagh, owner of Weston Design, they are the essence of her job. Every design project begins with a dream. Clients have a vision of how they want their home to

look. They seek out a designer to help them bring that vision from the world of dreams into the concrete here and now. They need practical help in putting together all the pieces—the fabrics, the furniture, the lighting, and the placement of all of it—to create a space that feels right. But homing in on what a client’s dreams really mean and how to bring them to life takes some talent. It’s not just a matter of learning what colors someone likes or whether they need a table for six or a table for four. To genuinely understand what is best for someone, a good designer needs to be able

USING INTUITION AS A PATH TO DISCOVERY

This historical lakeside retreat received some refreshing updates to make it more functional and modern for a busy family.

do, and what they value. A discussion evolves from there about how they spend their time both at work and in leisure time, drawing out what they love about those things and what they wish they could change.

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to discover how the space the client lives in satisfies and expresses their most profound sense of who they are and how they exist in the world—no simple task. Candy approaches the process in an

intuitive way. “I’ve been intuitive a lot of my life. A lot of what shows up when I talk to clients is a feeling.” She often begins with a simple questionnaire of straightforward questions about who the clients are, what they

Design projects involve a great many decisions. Sometimes clients fall prey to decision fatigue and begin to feel that their choices just don’t matter that much. Candy says, “I tell them, ‘It’s not just paint. Let’s spend a little more time on selecting the right hue. What we’re doing is pulling out a desire you have to make this space your own.’” Another client, a couple from a suburban/ urban area in the Northeast, came to her to Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 49

wrestle with how best to update a lakeside cabin in Vermont. The cabin is part of a historical vacation community, one of a cluster of rustic cabins on a small and picturesque lake. It’s a location that brings to mind the resort communities featured in Dirty Dancing or The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the kind of place that brings families back for generations.

THE VERMONT DIFFERENCE The couple are busy professionals living a high-pressure urban life who come to Vermont to step back, relax, and reconnect with nature. The lake and its surroundings were special to one member of the couple as a place he had spent many summers of his youth with his family. When the couple decided to spend more time there during the pandemic, they knew they needed to update it from its rustic charm to something more modern and livable. Candy posed the question to them, “What do you love about Vermont that is different from where you came from?” Vermont is about being who you are, about people. “No one cares about what

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kind of car you’re driving or what brand your shoes are,” observes Candy.

LUXURIOUS BUT CASUAL Job one was to open up the cabin and make it feel more spacious, up-to-date, and functional to a modern family. The master bedroom ceiling was elevated and sloped, giving the room an airier feel. The washer and dryer were taken out of the bathroom and replaced with a stackable in the hallway. With adult children who might conceivably bring grandkids to the cabin one day, the couple wanted to maximize the space they had. A fresh coat of white paint did wonders to brighten the bunk room. The renovated cabin has a farmhouse style with a black-and-white palate that gives the place an organic, clean, and modern feel. “We elevated that whole luxurious-butcasual, camp-like feel,” says Candy. “You don’t know what you were missing until it’s done. It feels like you can almost breathe on a different level.”

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BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN

Welcome Home! REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL KASE LONG CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE PROCESS

onging for a new place to raise the Stars and Stripes? Real estate professional Kase Long offers a solution for those looking to buy, sell, or invest in Vermont real estate. Kase is known for his service to this country and is a relationship-based agent who stands beside his customers from the first home tour through the last closing signature. At the core of his success is his time serving in the United States Army.

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he did the recon before going in. He knew that the first six months to five years of any real estate career had a 75 to 90 percent failure rate, and he had to do his homework and be prepared. Coincidentally, they are the same qualities that make solid US soldiers: preparedness, hard work, grit, organization, integrity, and thorough analysis. “Discipline keeps me on track and focused on my mission,” says Kase. His background in data analysis offers a unique approach in determining a listing’s price, offer, and return on investment (ROI) on investment properties. Perhaps the most important lesson learned

during his military career is that “habit always wins over talent.” Kase came to his military calling organically. Like many soldiers, he was born on an army base and eventually settled in the Green Mountain State at the age of three. “Every memory I have is

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Finding a beautiful home like these is easier with an experienced, disciplined professional.

wondering if now is a good time to buy. Kase responds, “It’s different for everyone and depends on the needs of the buyer.” There are many variables, and the market is just one unpredictable aspect of the process. “This is why it’s important to have a strong relationship with a real estate professional.” Kase suggests interviewing several candidates to look for someone with a broad understanding of current market conditions, whose knowledge and expertise align with one’s real estate goals. Also, look for someone who is trusted to navigate the real estate battlefield. A professional will know the best plan of attack and mount a solid plan of action for the buying and selling process—such as obtaining pre-approval from your

from my home in Vermont,” Kase mused. A proud father of three daughters, he enjoys camping, gardening, and being outdoors in his spare time. According to Kase, his decision to sign up was not influenced by his father’s military service. Instead, he “felt compelled after thanking a soldier for his service. That’s when I realized the best way to show my appreciation was to enlist and stand with them.” Kase served for 11 years in the Vermont Army National Guard, where he earned veteran status and was honorably discharged as Sergeant (E5) in 2020.

AN AGENT YOU CAN TRUST Kase urges home shoppers and house sellers to consult with a licensed real estate professional to ensure they understand their rights as “customers” versus “clients” and other nuances in property transactions. Purchasing a home is the most significant expenditure most people will make in their lifetimes. Therefore, it’s essential to enroll

the services of someone who can navigate the costly pitfalls to which many buyers and sellers fall victim. Agents operating behind the scenes can make sure a smooth and costeffective mission is accomplished. In the post-pandemic era, many are

lender. Kase is an experienced, disciplined professional with the attention to detail that’s critical when buying or selling a house. Don’t spend another afternoon playing “hurry up and wait” at an open house; get to know Kase Long at eXp Realty. Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 53

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BY GARY CLARK | PHOTOS BY SUSAN TEARE EXCEPT WHERE NOTED

Cushman Design Group DEEP LISTENING RESULTS IN KITCHENS WORTHY OF THEIR EXALTED ROLE IN THE HOME

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or more than 30 years, Milford Cushman and his team at Cushman Design Group (CDG) have been listening to families share their dreams for their ideal homes. Be it a townhouse, a lakefront camp, a mountainside ski home, a re-purposed historic barn, or an artist’s studio, each project taken on by the Stowe architectural firm is approached not just as a design exercise. Every individual project is an opportunity to reflect upon the true intentions and hear and shape the story the envisioned home will eventually tell. Through a deliberate process of deep listening, CDG guides their clients on a journey of personal discovery, leading to a deeper understanding of

Above: Two working islands, one entertainment island, and two long perimeter counters with additional appliances offer the homeowners ample entertainment opportunities and extraordinary views. Left: The compact kitchen in this just-big-enough summer camp features both glass and solid upper doors, an appliance garage, and a small prep island with seating. Opposite: This contemporary California-style kitchen features Obechi wood, flush European overlay on doors and drawers, and a cooktop island that allows the cook to face family, friends, and mountain views. Photo by Lindsay Selin.

what they want in a home, what’s possible, and how the completed project will embody the values and aspirations by which they live their lives.

A HOME’S TENDER CENTER The kitchen is commonly celebrated as the most essential room in any home. Over the last three decades, CDG has designed more than 500 kitchens and honors the often-tender feelings family members have around kitchen spaces and the resonances the envisioned kitchen will contribute to the overall house project. CDG prioritizes functionality, ergonomics, and beauty in all kitchen Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 55

Above: Featuring a 6 ft Galley sink, a 4 ft x 10 ft cooking island, and wonderful views of the nearby mountains, this open-concept kitchen provides close connections to the banquette where family and friends can enjoy a meal together. Right: The exterior of this home is a classic Greek Revival Farmhouse. The white kitchen cabinet style and soapstone counter reflect this classicism, while a distinctly modern wide-open floor plan adds an intimate connection between those working in the kitchen and the banquette and living room off picture to the right.

designs and begins by paying particular attention to the family’s relationship to food itself. What they eat, where it comes from, how frequently they buy and store it, how they prepare and serve it, who does the work, and for whom and for how many—these and other food-centered considerations are the guiding hands in all CDG kitchen projects. 56 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

When used to inform decisions regarding windows and lighting, materials, appliances, sinks and water, counters and cabinets, connection to adjacent rooms and passages, and much more, this process results in a kitchen worthy of its exalted role in the home—a room that functions effortlessly as a cooking and eating space, provides a safe and comfortable working environment, and offers an enduring source of nourishment for both the body and the soul.

CO NTEM P O RA RY A RT EX HI BI TI O N S D OW N TOW N B U R L IN GTO N

A RANGE OF PROJECTS CDG’s kitchen projects range from traditional kitchens set apart from a dining room to modern kitchens which connect and flow seamlessly into dining and living spaces; from off-the-grid “tiny house” kitchens for one or two to those with workspaces and cooking capacity suitable for entertaining; from kitchens for busy working families with children to those for homeowners in a more reflective, less hurried phase of life. Modern kitchen best practices, feng shui, a passion for energy efficiency, local materials expertise, the regional agricultural system and products, and more all converge to influence the final design decisions and the numerous details that will align the kitchen most closely with the owners’ aspirations.

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UNCOMPROMISING STANDARDS The kitchens in these photographs, as the result of this “wholistic” design process, showcase the wide range of possibilities through their impressive variety of materials, equipment, styles, and layouts; at the same time, regardless of their distinctions, each kitchen meets CDG’s uncompromising standards of function, ergonomics, and beauty that will serve any family for years to come.

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BY SARAH LARSON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF OTTER CREEK AWNINGS EXCEPT WHERE NOTED

Otter Creek Awnings THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS!

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xpand your outdoor living space by adding a beautiful, versatile awning from Otter Creek Awnings to your porch, patio, or deck. With many colors and styles available for every taste and function, you and your family will be protected from sun, light rains,, and even insects while still being able to enjoy the outdoors. You may also want to consider exterior solar shades to protect furnishings from the sun’s damaging rays. Retractable awnings provide a shaded retreat to decks and patios. Simply roll it in and out of sight with Otter Creek Awnings’ line of retractable options. Otter Creek Awnings has various models to choose from— customizable sizes and hundreds of fabrics to help coordinate with your home. Retractable awnings can also be installed throughout the winter months, so if you are considering this option for your home, don’t hesitate to reach out now and beat the rush next spring. If you are already an Otter Creek Awnings customer and need a refresh of fabric for your awning, that’s an easy fix! The folks at Otter Creek Awnings can assist you with new fabric and valances for your current retractable awning. Deck canopies are also a great solution for both residential and commercial clients. The deck canopy is customizable and allows for guaranteed outdoor space in inclement weather. Curtains can also be added with a bug screen or clear vinyl to fully enclose the space and offer full protection from pesky bugs and dreary weather. A new addition to the product offerings at Otter Creek Awnings is the Gennius awning line. These awning systems are a great solution for restaurants wanting to provide guaranteed

This page, top: Outdoor dining space with a Gennius Awning at Waterworks in Winooski. This page, bottom: The addition of lights and plants at the Café Provence in Brandon make this truly a magical retreat for dining. Opposite, top: Simply roll retractable awnings in when not in use. Opposite, bottom: Save time and money by replacing your awning’s fabric.

SAVE THE DATE For information outdoor seating or for residential applications where homeowners want to expand their outdoor living space. These hurricane-rated systems allow for the addition of exterior screens for the sides, allowing full enclosure of the space. Visit Otter Creek Awnings’ extensive showroom in Williston to see various awning models on display. Otter Creek Awnings is Vermont’s number one awning company and has been serving clients throughout Vermont, Upstate New York, and western New Hampshire since 1976.

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BY BART BEESON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF VOLANKSY STUDIO

Opposite: The Volansky design palette of wood, steel, glass, stone, and concrete are showcased in this series of images. Below: Exposed steel structural members softened with wood accents has to be a favorite Volansky design move.

VOLANSKY STUDIO DESIGNS ARE VERMONT

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or architect Andrew Volansky of Volansky Studio, when it comes to home design, less is more. His firm specializes in using materials such as wood, steel, concrete, and stone and by putting them together in a seamless way that looks easy but takes a lot of forethought and design planning. “The simpler something looks, the more complicated it is to pull off,” he says. “There’s no hiding anything when all the materials come together seamlessly. There’s no trim to cover up where one material stops and the other begins.”

THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE Andrew says that when he was deciding on a career, it came down to a choice between engineering and architecture. He notes that he has an engineer’s mind in that he wants to know how things get built, how the materials come together, and how they interact with each other. But ultimately, he says, it was the creative side of architecture that drew him to it. “There’s an artistic piece of architecture that pushed me away from engineering, where

everything seemed to have only one answer, to a place of wanting to explore and use my imagination to look for solutions.”

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Natural daylighting and cross ventilation was achieved by removing the walls between these spaces. Early morning light floods the kitchen and filtered afternoon light fills the dining and living rooms, resulting in the spaces being filled with light all day.

VERMONT MOUNTAIN MODERN In the 15 years since Andrew started his Stowebased firm, he and his staff have developed a signature look they call “Vermont mountain modern.” This look involves working with clean lines and authentic materials and accentuating the natural beauty of those materials. He notes that architecture in Vermont has traditionally relied on built-up window trims, corner boards, Greek return corners on the outside of buildings, and heavily ornate moldings and decoration on the inside and out. While that look appeals to many, Andrew says that those techniques were often used to cover the gap between materials and make unsightly intersections look pretty. Instead, his firm has focused on removing materials like window casings and base trim and 62 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

letting the flooring and the wall come together in a more natural way. “It’s a movement away from ornamentation, a movement away from heavily

detailed, built-up application of materials,” he explains. “It’s really a stripping down of the materials. We focus on the way we put them

together to be more authentic and let the materials themselves be beautiful.”

BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN INSIDE AND OUT Our Vermont mountain modern design work recognizes that one of the main reasons clients come to the state is to enjoy the outdoors. Designs must function as well in the middle of winter as they do in the summer. “Blurring the lines between inside and out is a real key design element for us,” says Andrew. They develop outdoor covered areas that take advantage of light in wintertime to heat their buildings passively while also blocking some of the sun’s light in the summertime to help keep the interior spaces more comfortable. “Cross ventilation is also a key design element for us,” says Andrew. “Moving air through a building helps our clients experience the outside environment while naturally cooling those spaces during the warm summer days and nights.” In addition to architecture, the firm also does interior and landscape design, recently bringing on an interior designer to further develop that aspect of their business. As with everyone in the design and construction industry, Andrew notes that the pandemic greatly affected their work. He says that people moving to Vermont to work remotely often bring that stressful asp ect of their life up with them, whereas they used to come simply to get away and be in a quieter place. He says that’s one factor that has shaped the evolution of their design focus. “Our work is definitely leading in that direction, towards calmer, quieter spaces that allow people to slow down and breathe.” The past year and a half has seen a huge rise in people looking to build and remodel homes. “The pandemic has led to an explosion of interest and number of clients coming through our doors, which is something I’ve never seen before in 25 years of doing this,” he says. So while it may take a little longer for prospective clients to get a Volansky Studio-designed home, they can be sure that its simple-seeming design may look like less, but it is actually much more.

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Need a Home Office? TURN TO THE EXPERTS AT INSPIRED CLOSETS

hether you’re working from home full-time or need a place to call command central, Inspired Closets offers a variety of creative organizing solutions that make managing life easier and a lot more fun. From developing a sorting system for paperwork to displaying personal items like diplomas or collectibles, Inspired Closets designs bring calm to chaos with designs 64 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

suited to your personal style and needs. If there’s one experience that has taught the experts at Inspired Closets, it’s that their clients don’t want their spaces to be “overdesigned.” When you first meet with an Inspired Closets design professional, either at their showroom or in your home, the sincere desire to help solve your organization challenges is realized. During your free

design consultation, their designer will walk you through the possibilities of your new home office. As you talk through price, style, and function, an Inspired Closets designer will use 3D design software to make realtime adjustments. This allows you to clearly visualize the design in your home, ensuring that it is configured perfectly for you. The preparation for the installation of

Above: Owners Todd and Elizabeth Warren. Opposite, top left: A home office with extensive counter space, built-in cabinets, drawers to store away files, and a bit of open shelving to add in décor items. Opposite, bottom left: A corner desk is a welcome addition to a spare room. Cabinets reduce visual clutter by storing items away from sight. Open shelving is perfect for storing essential items and accent pieces. Opposite, right: Take the clutter out of your craft room by incorporating cubbies, cabinets, and drawers into any design.

a home office space is easy. You’ll simply need to clear any personal items out of the way, and they’ll take care of the rest. Their build team will arrive on time and ready to transform your space. They will leave your home as clean as when they arrived and will talk through the project with you to answer any questions after the installation. Juggling work from home while managing your family can be a stressful process. Inspired Closets works with you every step of the way to take care of it all. As they like to say, where you do your best work, they do theirs! If you’re in the process of reimagining how to use a space in your home as a home office, visit their 3,000-square-foot showroom in Williston for more design inspiration.

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BY PHYL NEWBECK | PHOTOS BY LINDSAY SELIN

Hilltop House

A Gem in Middlesex RED HOUSE BUILDING MAKES COUPLE’S DREAM HOME A REALITY

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ruce Stevenson and Kay Towers were living in a townhouse in Columbus, Ohio, and ready to retire. Although Bruce was tempted to head to a warmer climate, the duo was from the Northeast and had a son and grandchildren in Vermont. “We looked at 20 properties in one weekend,” Bruce says, “and bought the first one we saw.” Thanks to the work of architect Elizabeth Herrmann and the crew at Red House Building, Bruce and Kay were able to move into Hilltop House in March of 2019. “It’s on the side of a hill with a very long driveway,” Bruce says. “It was well wooded, but you could see a view to the south over Montpelier.” Bruce had been involved in construction throughout his career, so the couple decided to build a contemporary home and interviewed three architectural firms. “Liz stood head and shoulders above the others,” Bruce says.

SEAMLESS COOPERATION “The whole approach was to stretch the house across the hillside and make it singlestory living,” Liz Herrmann says. “The light and views were paramount.” Ground

Shou Sugi Ban is an ancient Japanese technique for preserving wood. Traditionally performed on Japanese cedar, the method involves charring the wood, cleaning off the char, and applying an oil finish.

breaking began in the summer of 2018, and the couple loved seeing their home take shape. “One of the most rewarding parts of the building was working with Liz, Red House, and the subcontractors,” Bruce says. Kay still marvels that they all worked so well together. “We learned a long time ago that you need to be around,” she says. “We’d come up every day, and they were always friendly.” According to Red House Building Project Manager Jed Emerson, challenges to the project included getting power to the house and dealing with surface water. “Overall, it is a well-designed and well-placed house,” he says. Kay prizes the openness of her home, particularly the guest room and combination art studio/exercise room on the lower level.

“The studio has lots of natural light and overlooks the valley,” she says. Bruce loves the view and the natural setting. “We left the yard as a meadow,” he says. The house is small, but the couple doesn’t believe they need more space. “The upper level is roughly 1,100 square feet, and the lower level is 900,” Bruce says. “We use every square inch of it, but it doesn’t feel small.”

SEEKING NET ZERO Red House Building Project Developer Dunbar Oehmig says that since Bruce wanted a nearly net-zero home, there are large windows looking southwest and an energy-efficient envelope with triple-glazed windows and a robust exterior wall and roof envelope. “That minimizes heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer,” he says. “There is a solar panel array, and the house is heated and cooled with a high-efficiency heat pump system which is electrical based. That way, you get fairly close to net zero.” Liz says the couple proudly

reports back to her about their low energy consumption.

LOW MAINTENANCE, HIGH EFFICIENCY Dunbar is particularly fond of the exterior siding, which comes from a Japanese cypress tree and has been burned, wire-brushed, and stained. “They’ve been using that process in Japan for thousands of years,” he says. “It’s wood rot resistant and low maintenance and has a really dynamic look.” Liz says the wood was chosen to eliminate unnecessary maintenance, noting that the exterior will never have to be painted. Bruce describes the building process as collaborative. “We were writing checks, but there was a real sense of give and take,” he says. “It was a fun first years of retirement, and I miss working with those guys.” Jed agrees with Bruce regarding the cooperative nature of the project. “Everything was a team effort,” he says. “The collaboration between the clients, the architect, and ourselves went really well. It’s fun when you can pull that off.” Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 67

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BY JENNIFER GOSS DUBY | PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROWN POINT CABINETRY

Crown Point Cabinetry QUALITY CUSTOM CABINETMAKERS

n 1979, Norman Stowell had a vision—and a few Craftsman tools. Combining these with his furniture-making talent, Crown Point Cabinetry was born in the family garage in Claremont, New Hampshire. Since that very first day, the business has grown to employ close to 100 skilled individuals who handcraft in excess of 15 million dollars in custom cabinetry a year. The company remains family owned and operated, with eight secondand third-generation family members carrying on the tradition Norm started over 40 years ago.

WITH GROWTH COMES CHANGE The 1990s brought some necessary changes as the company was expanding from its mom-and-pop origins. In 1992, son Brian took on the challenge of reinventing the company. Not long after, in order to increase employee retention, Crown Point implemented a revolutionary management strategy: true team-based management. The brainchild of Brian’s wife Becky, the idea was to remove the layers of management and empower teams of employees with decision-making responsibility. Tasks included each team doing their own hiring, training, reviews, and if necessary, discipline. Team members were also tasked with safety, product, and process improvements. Prior to this revolution, all changes were top-down. Now decisions were driven by input from the cabinetmakers themselves. Over time, the changes in management strategy resulted in improvements in communication, safety, employee satisfaction, employee retention, and quality-first practices. 68 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

Opposite: The reclaimed chestnut wall cabinet makes a handsome counterpoint to the painted base cabinetry. Above: This oceanside kitchen features Amherst doors, turned corner posts, and an amazing view! Right: The beautiful blue finish in this kitchen is the combination of hand-brushed Slate milk paint over a coat of Pitch Black milk paint, then burnished to create a patina.

Another important change Crown Point made was to turn away from the traditional use of dealers to sell their products. Once boasting a network of 75 dealers throughout New England and New York, Crown Point is now a direct-only sales model. Working directly with custom builders, remodelers, interior designers, architects, and end-users, all design, sales, and fabrication is handled under one roof. Just a few miles from where Norm built his first set of cabinets, the state-of-the-art 100,000-squarefoot facility in Claremont is light years away from the oneman garage shop where it all started.

WHAT DOES CUSTOM-MADE MEAN? People often wonder if they need custom cabinetry. “I don’t need anything special,” they comment. But as company president Brian Stowell notes, that’s not necessarily what custom-made means. “Custom isn’t necessarily about doing something one-off, or only for you, this one particular crazy cabinet,” says Brian. “Custom is two things, first and foremost: higher quality materials and finer quality workmanship. Second is the ability to reinvent the wheel for your special

project. Custom cabinetry will always cost more than semi-custom or stock cabinetry, but limiting the reinvention process will control your costs and give you the quality and workmanship you want at a more cost-effective price.” A budget for every project is determined early on, providing the financial framework for the custom cabinetry. Each project is managed by a member of the Crown Point design team. From concept to final product, the project starts with a Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 69

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Top: A quiet custom kennel space for a client’s dog. Opposite, clockwise from top left: A combination electrical/USB outlet hidden in a drawer. Feeding time couldn’t be any easier with toe kick tap-toopen drawer. A modern rustic look is achieved with reclaimed hearty hewn oak finished in tung oil.

vision and ends up as handcrafted, custombuilt furniture.

QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP Because Crown Point Cabinetry is nationally recognized for high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, their cabinetry can be found in the finest homes from New Hampshire to California, to the Caribbean, and beyond. Crown Point offers a multitude of styles, including Traditional, Transitional, Shaker, Arts & Crafts, Early American, and Universal Design. Crown Point Cabinets are in high demand. With their reputation for fine quality and customer-focused service, plus the current building boom, Crown Point is experiencing current lead times of about 20 weeks.

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BY JACKIE TURTUR

Let in the Light WINDOWS & DOORS BY BROWNELL

any people are looking for ways to improve wellness in their lives, and they expect their homes to be part of that quest. As a result, light has been increasingly on the minds of designers and architects. “People want to feel better and live healthier lives,” says Christine Marvin, director of corporate strategy and design at Marvin. “Light has a huge impact on how people feel about their home.” 72 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

Scientific evidence further affirms the reasoning behind the cultural sentiment. Research indicates that increased exposure to light makes people more productive and improves their sense of well-being, therefore improving overall wellness. It’s no surprise that homeowners and architects alike are exploring ways to bring more natural light and light patterns into homes.

A RETURN TO EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGY To understand why light in the home can be so impactful, it helps to explore the concept of biophilic design, which represents a return to evolutionary psychology and taking this into account when designing spaces. Humans have always sought certain elements to feel safe, secure, and in the most optimal emotional state, which

Left: Improving overall wellness can start in your home with the Marvin Signature Ultimate Collection. Below: Embrace the benefits of natural sunlight with windows from the Marvin Elevate Collection. Opposite: Create happier, healthier spaces with Marvin Skycove and Marvin Awaken Skylight.

was ingrained in us from the earliest days of living on terrain like meadows and the savanna. Not only does light make us feel better, light exposure plays an important role in a healthy sleep/wake cycle and how daylight affects our inherent circadian rhythms: physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a daily cycle.

MAXIMIZING LIGHT Window styles, configurations, and glazing can all work together to create a functional, healthy, and inspiring light-filled home. Modern homes are increasing in popularity and tend to have more windows and narrower frames, which results in more overall light. When a home’s design embraces and enhances the benefits of natural sunlight through deliberate choices that strengthen the connection to the outdoors, those muchdesired feelings of well-being will be the natural result. Connect with the professionals at Windows & Doors by Brownell to discuss your new or replacement project and how you can incorporate more light and wellness into your home.

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BY BART BEESON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF TOM MOORE BUILDER

Not Just Builders, Craftsmen THREE GENERATIONS AT TOM MOORE BUILDER INC.

Far left: Tom Moore Builder is known for their highquality carpentry work. Above: The ‘barse’ as seen in 2021. No longer part barn, it is now the home of Tom’s son Lincoln and his family. Left: Tom Moore.

t may sound funny, but a “barse” is how it all got started for Tom Moore of Tom Moore Builder Inc., a building and remodeling company based in Underhill. Tom relates that when he was a teenager, his family moved to a camp in Vermont that was too small to house the whole clan. So, along with his brother and his dad, Ed, they built a combination barn and house, or “barse” as they called it. It included space for him and his brother to live, plus room for a tractor, a horse stall, and

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a workshop. Others were so impressed with the building that Ed was soon being asked to build houses. This eventually led to starting his building company, E.T. Moore Builder. Tom and his brother worked for him on summers and weekends, learning the building trade from the ground up.

THIRD-GENERATION FAMILY AFFAIR Today, the company is a third-generation family affair. Tom now runs the business, which he took

over in 1983, with help from his sons Lincoln and Justin. Tom notes that from the beginning, one of the unique things about their family business was that they were not just builders, they were craftsmen. “We not only built new homes, but we also remodeled very fine old homes. We learned about fine woodworking and very sound building practices, building houses that last for 200 years,” he explains. “The people that hired us to build houses didn’t want the cookie-cutter house; they wanted a custom house, a Moore family house.” They also became known for their high-end cabinetwork, a tradition that continues to be a big part of their business to this day. The team builds custom cabinets and cases for restaurants, retail stores, hotels such as Burlington’s Hotel Vermont, and the Vermont National Country Club.

SUSTAINABILITY IS THE FUTURE And while some aspects of their work have remained the same, the company has also adapted to new building styles and techniques, with a focus on sustainability. Last year, they built a prototype house for one of Tom’s sons that is completely different from the houses they usually build, with a modern, angular design. It also features state-of-the-art technology, with a full solar field that powers the entire house, eliminating the electric bill and covering heat and air conditioning as well. Tom’s own house, where he lives with his wife Deb, is an award-winning net-zero house. Built 11 years ago, the house was constructed with trees cut and milled from the land on which it stands. Recycled materials, solar panels, and local resources all combine to to reduce the carbon footprint of the property.

DEMAND FOR HOME OFFICES Home builders and renovators have been in increased demand during the pandemic, and Tom’s business was no exception. He says that with so many people working from home, there was a particular demand for home offices and sometimes multiple offices in one house. Oftentimes the projects involved turning a guest room into a nice, quiet office space while still allowing room for a futon or pull-out couch for when guests visit. Tom adds that they were able to incorporate requests from the different household members, for example, making a den in one style and the kitchen in a totally different style. Ultimately, he says, their clients want a home that is low maintenance and energy-efficient, but also features unique touches. “They love that we can make all the cabinetry for them from libraries to kitchen built-ins,” he explains. “We can make every corner of their house the way they want it, according to their lifestyle and taste.” Tom says that the company will continue to focus on building energy-efficient, net-zero houses using cutting-edge technology.

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BY KRISTIE L. SMITH NIKITIN

Some Like It Hot! BLAZING DESIGN, INC. OWNERS BALANCE WORK AND LIFE

ike and Sueann Van Buren of Blazing Design, Inc. have solved the mystery of success. Is the secret a burning desire to provide innovative and decorative fire features to homes and businesses in and around Chittenden County? That’s part of it, but there’s more. The Van Burens have life down to a science. Combining education and hard work while keeping a focus on family has proven to be 76 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

the recipe for their success. Mike and Sueann are practicing the college-educated, hard-working, family-first entrepreneurial business model of the 21st Century.

EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCE MAKE SUCCESS Graduates of the University of Vermont class of 1985, Mike has a bachelor of science in

Mechanical Engineering, and Sueann has a bachelor of science focusing on fashion. These Catamounts have grit and determination and strive to treat others as they want to be treated. This strategy has lead to success and helped them provide for their clients and their three daughters. “The best education has been life experience,” Sueann said. “Without those opportunities, I wouldn’t be equipped to run this business.”

Above: The birch logs in the Regency G800EC Traditional Gas Fireplace give a woodsy touch. Right: Blazing Design, Inc. owners Mike and Sueann Van Buren. Opposite: Realistic oak logs with beautiful flames and glowing ceramic ember bed make this Regency LRI4E gas fireplace insert with the Vignette decorative arched faceplate a customer favorite.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER Upon graduating, Mike launched his career designing HVAC systems and continues using his degree in the fireplace, barbecue, and patio industry. He is more of a left-brain kind of guy. For more than 20 years, Mike has been behind Blazing Design, Inc. He is focused on service and installation. In addition to Vermont, the company has provided services in California, New York, Nantucket, Virginia, and Maryland. However, it has only been within the last five years that the two have opened their storefront. Blazing Design now concentrates more on sales, service, and installation of all things fire specializing in gas appliances. Sueann’s more

creative side works with clients on timelines, sales, and customer service. Early on, it made sense that Mike was president of the company and Sueann was vice president. However, over time, together they decided Sueann was better suited to act as president. With her management, sales, and customer service background, she’s a

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natural at running things at the shop, while he prefers to be out in the field on job sites. As president, Sueann commandeers sales, service, ordering, scheduling, and hiring. This frees up Mike’s time for consulting, managing, and training the service team. Both Mike and Sueann acknowledge the importance of the Blazing Design team and feel thankful to have strong and highly skilled individuals representing their company.

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Juggling work roles is a challenge, but then there is the homelife shuffle. Sueann and Mike have three daughters. Two, Allison and Katie, from Sueann’s first marriage, and their youngest, Rose. Allison is an orthopedic surgeon doing her residency in Albany, New York, and Katie is a racial equity trainer for the city of Burlington. Rose is a sophomore at Essex High School and enjoys art, music, track, and skiing. “We are blessed to have talented and strong young women for daughters. All are leaders in their own ways and make us proud every day!” Sueann beamed. Though Mike and Sueann work together, it’s not a typical family business. Katie, Allison, and Rose have not expressed any desire to join the company. Balancing two in the business is challenging enough. However, with Mike and Sueann working and living together, they have more opportunities than a couple who does not work together to communicate. In a way, the Van Burens are a step ahead when it comes to dialogue with their spouse. Partners who don’t carpool have a lot of catching up to do at the end of the day. Sueann already knows if a job was complicated, and Mike can sympathize with Sueann’s daily challenges. “We understand each other in a different way because [we work together].” Balance is the name of the game at Blazing Design. A warming aesthetic for the client’s home and a well-adjusted life for their family adds up to success for the Van Burens. Whether selling or servicing a gas fireplace, stove, insert, or firepit, or practicing the elusive work-life balance at home, the winning recipe is the same—a strong base of family with a generous amount of education and a whole lot of hard work folded in!

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The Carriage Shed Will Make Your CHICKEN COOPS, Dream a Reality SHEDS, GARAGES, AND MUCH MORE

ver the past year, we at The Carriage Shed have all struggled to find the happy medium in doing business and making safety our number one priority for our staff and most importantly you, our customers. A year from when the world started to feel the full effect of the coronavirus, our office is still going in high gear. The building industry exploded during the pandemic since everyone was home more and looking for ways to improve their property, start backyard farms, and entertain their children. We have been quoting, selling, and placing on your land barns, garages, play structures, new homes, sheds, gazebos, chicken coops, woodsheds, workshops, run-in sheds, and every structure in between. It seems like everyone is starting a chicken farm, and we have every option to turn your coop into a palatial gem that will be the envy of your neighborhood. Have you been dreaming of a winter where you can just back your car out of a garage and not have to worry about digging it out of the snow? We can help you design a single, two-, or three-car garage of your dreams. Do you want to bring your horses home and stop paying for boarding? We have the knowhow to design a cozy barn of your dreams, with large stalls and plenty of hay storage. Have you wanted to move out of your city apartment and head for the country? We sell certified homes made for the cold and snow load of the rugged New England winters. If you have been batting around ideas about a perfect shed that can hold all of your treasures and keep them out of the weather, we can help you with that, too.

The pandemic has made it abundantly clear that family is everything. We at The Carriage Shed are a small family-run business. Owner Robert Therrien has been in the building industry since he was knee high to a grasshopper, and his know-how is limitless. Jenny, the manager and Robert’s daughter, is currently working remotely while keeping her 10-year-old son focused on his remote studies. Amy, Robert’s second daughter, is the assistant manager and an artist who owns her own watercolor business. She can help decorate your home with her beautiful artwork. Jake has also been

working in the building industry since he was a young man in Pennsylvania. He may not be blood related, but he is part of our family. All of us come together and make up The Carriage Shed. We love working together and bringing your dreams to reality.

The Carriage Shed 1195 VA Cutoff Road White River Junction, VT (800) 441-6057 carriageshed.com

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BY PHYL NEWBECK PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE LOOKS TO THE FUTURE NAMED TO LIST OF MOST INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS

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For the sixth year in a row, Champlain College has been named to the U.S.

News & World Report list of Most Innovative Schools. According to Champlain College Interim President Dave Finney, this is due to the college’s cutting-edge programs in high-growth fields. Dave says that, over the last six years, 93 percent of Champlain’s graduates were either employed or continuing their education within half a year of graduation. “Our innovative approach enables students to enter the workforce at the forefront of their professions,” he says. >>>

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Top: A student captures the view from the terrace of Champlain College’s library, the Robert E. & Holly D. Miller Information Commons. Above, left: A classroom in Champlain’s S.D. Ireland Family Center for Global Business & Technology. Above, right: Dr. Kristin Wolf, an environmental scientist in Champlain’s Core division, teaches students in Champlain”s on-campus apiary about environmental and economic issues of sustainability. Opposite: Julia Swift, associate professor of filmmaking. 82 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

ounded in 1878, Champlain boasts a student/faculty ratio of 12:1 with an average class size of 16 students. hamplain o ers a comprehensive ed cational experience that thoroughly prepares students for the world of the future,” Dave says. “We continually update and revise our curricula and programs to re ect the latest advances in the fields we teach n the last two years the college has added 11 new bachelor’s degrees, two new master’s programs, and ten new minors. Those o erings incl de app development applied sustainability, and game business and publishing.

AHEAD OF THE CURVE Leslie Averill, Champlain’s executive vice president and chief operating o cer says Champlain has frequently been ahead of the c rve he notes that they were one of the first colleges in the country to develop fully online degree programs, as well as one of the earliest to establish cybersecurity and digital forensics degrees hamplain was also one of the first institutions to embrace game technology and to o er a bachelor s degree in a game field his was years before the gaming industry surpassed film and television s global bo o ce reven es

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Leslie says, adding that by the end of 2021, there will be 2.9 billion players worldwide. hamplain o ers si di erent degrees in the game field ranging from art and so nd design to prod ction management PROGRAMS FOR THE FUTURE nnovation is not the only thing the college has been cited for cellence wards named hamplain as the college with the best cybersec rity higher ed cation program and the Princeton Review listed them as one of the top game design programs in the co ntry he epartment of omeland ec rity ational ec rity gency ational nstit te of stice and Department of Defense Cyber Crime enter have all recogni ed hamplain for its cybersec rity and digital forensics programs eslie la ded hamplain s pside own rric l m as one of the eys to the college s s ccess t dents are enco raged to begin ta ing major specific co rses as soon as they arrive on camp s to ma e them better candidates for career relevant internships early in their academic ten re hamplain has also created ten separate enters of perience hese are e periential learning h bs where st dents are hired to wor in teams on projects for paying clients hese h bs incl de the mergent edia enter the enter for ervice stainability and the eahy enter for igital orensics ybersec rity which has provided e pertise to organi ations as diverse as the epartment of efense and local nonprofits hamplain s physical camp s hosts st dents from co ntries and states and its online program reaches co ntries and every state in the nion ltho gh most st dents come from

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Above: Champlain’s recording studio is housed in its Center for Communication & Creative Media, where you’ll also find game development and graphic design labs, a filmmaking and broadcast media production stage, an art gallery, and drawing studio. Right: Roger H. Perry Hall, Champlain’s Welcome & Admissions Center, is a LEED Platinum building that uses geothermal energy to heat and cool the building. Opposite: A Creative Media student in Champlain’s Center for Communication & Creative Media.

the northeast a significant percentage are from alifornia olorado lorida e as and the ashington area ame development programs contin e to be the most so ght after majors ther pop lar majors incl de cybersec rity digital forensics comp ter science b siness healthcare and psychology TRAINING 21st-CENTURY CITIZENS hamplain s ore c rric l m incl des some o erings that may be ni e to the college irst year st dents ta e one class called avigating igher d cation as a lobal iti en and another called avigating yo r nformation andscape he fo r year n ight program provides st dents with life s ills in areas ranging from financial literacy and career positioning to wellness hen o r st dents go o t into the world ave says they now how to invest their money negotiate a raise collab orate with others b ild a networ of mentors and lead f lfilling lives 84 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

ast year when colleges across the co ntry moved to online learning hamplain ollege ata cience and achine earning professor r arine all started coding a new online platform called n pace which allows fac lty and st dents to comm nicate with each other j st as they do in physical classrooms and labs ave says hamplain was the first college to adopt the new technology for its on camp s programs and other schools incl ding and er eley ic ly followed PROMOTING WHOLE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY his year hamplain la nched their enter for omm nity ocial stice the mission of which is to develop models of comm nity

engagement social safety networ s and policing that s pport whole comm nity health and safety ave says the enter will serve as a thin tan and inc bator for longer term societal sol tions and promote e al j stice for all n addition to foc sing on societal well being the college also stresses individ al well being and resiliency new collaboration with the assach setts eneral ospital hild esiliency rogram and arvard edical chool intends to enhance mental and physical well being on camp s he collaboration incl des resiliency wor shops and training for st dents fac lty and sta he college is contin ing its search for a new president b t they are pleased to anno nce the hiring of oni e aylor h as their

new provost and chief academic o cer he previously worked at the Abu Dhabi campus of New York Institute of Technology and will help expand Champlain’s semester abroad program, which includes campuses in Dublin and ontreal ther recent hires incl de san aryc as the school s first dean of st dents r imberly inn as hamplain s well being and s ccess coach r obin ronl nd vice president of enrollment strategy & marketing, and isa entriss interim dean of the obert tiller chool of siness A variety of stakeholders, including st dents fac lty sta tr stees and comm nity members, are currently working on a 2030 strategic plan to help guide Champlain College into the f t re ave describes the plan as one that “establishes Champlain’s collective vision and mission and outlines concrete goals and metrics for achieving them over the next ten years he college wants to ens re that it will be in the position to educate Vermonters and others for years to come hamplain s goals ave says incl de relentlessly pursuing and providing a world-class education; fostering a welcoming, supportive, and just community; cultivating engaged and thriving students; prioritizing career success; and maintaining the college s financial health

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BY VIRGINIA DEAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CITY HALL

South Burlington Public Library and City Hall

A long-desired vision comes true

new government center in the heart of downtown South Burlington was made o cial on ly with remar s by federal and state legislators among other ey g ests led by ity o ncil hair elen iehle ribbon c tting ceremony and comm nity photo followed hree oors of space were made available for visitors to e plore tside where ar et treet between ary treet and the entrance to the entral chool had been bloc ed o there was f n on the streets with food tr c s m sic face painting

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family games and a bo ncy ho se he new b ilding located at ar et treet which connects orset treet and inesb rg oad ho ses the city hall p blic library an a ditori m and a senior center ity hall o ces incl de planning and oning city manager s o ce recreation and par s city cler and ta and assessment MODERN LIBRARY, MORE SPACE he library is two oors and s are feet nearly three times the si e of its pre-

vio s space at the niversity all wenty percent is meeting room space for library programs and p blic se leaving s are feet as open seating stac s sta space restrooms and storage he senior center is a dedicated space with a living room and an activity center with a catering itchen eniors can drop by to have co ee or connect in the living room. Programs focused on wellness creativity and connection will begin in eptember eniors will also have access to reg lar meals previo sly there was a

Clockwise from above: A Time for Every Season clock created by Vermont artist Phil Godenschwager. Anchoring the grand staircase in the library, it incorporates the many seasons here in Vermont. Jack and Julia playing games at the library. Visitors to the library can access more than books. Julie and Susan are new library staff, ready to welcome you and help you find what you are looking for. Hundreds of community members celebrated the grand opening of the building. Opposite: Children and parents are invited to sit under this tree.

coordinated weekly lunch with a program). A dedicated recreation specialist will provide programs focused on wellness, creativity, and connection, beginning in September. The building also has several spaces for meetings for committees sta and the comm nity and it is e ipped with public Wi-Fi. MODERN BUILDING, MODERN BUILDING METHODS nside the certified b ilding is composed of drywall, wiring, and metal and uses both solar and geothermal systems for environmental control. The exterior Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 87

siding provides a sustainable, protective shell of zinc, granite, brick, and Trespa (a compressed wood fiber and resin prod ct i ed hori ontal and vertical louvers on the south face of the building shade it from direct sun in the summer and bo nce light into the space in the winter The state of Vermont has provided a grant for stations for charging electrical vehicles

Clockwise from top left: City Hall offices and conference rooms occupy the top floor of the building. Everyone has a space in the new library. This corner of KidSpace is for middle school students. Former City Manager Kevin Dorn is pictured here with his wife Kathy and daughter Emily, after the dedication and opening of the Senior Center, which is named after him.

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SERVING THE COMMUNITY The South Burlington Public Library will serve as a place where community members can gather, socialize, and engage in educational and recreational activities and civic participation Established in October 1971 with a goal of serving both the school district and community at large, the library was originally located in the o th rlington igh chool n it was relocated to the University Mall as a temporary home while plans for a community center that would permanently house the library and city hall were nderway n ovember the South Burlington community approved the ballot initiatives that wo ld ma e this plan a reality “South Burlington residents have been asking for a stand-alone public library since it first opened in the high school library says ibrary irector ennifer rray n the state approved a district that incl ded

a new library as a cornerstone ccording to ennifer close to percent of voters s pported million pl s project The library had long since outgrown the high school location, and the school and city had some security concerns about shared space following some security threats that resulted in loc downs ity administrators then fo nd the mall as the ideal transition location, and the library stayed there for three years The city interviewed several architectural firms and selected iemann amphere rchitects in partnership with mphries oli rchitects to come up with designs to be presented to the comm nity for comment ollowing numerous focus groups and design changes, a single design was p t to the p blic vote bsequently, members of the architectural team, the library director, a member of the library board of trustees, the director of public works, and the project manager met weekly to design the new b ilding inside and o t A SPACE FOR PEACE AND LEARNING “The beautiful new library provides an escape from the hustle and bustle, giving everyone a space to rela in visit with friends meet new people, browse, and engage in self-directed learning says ennifer

Although current statistics don’t show the breadth of its o erings d e to the interference of COVID-19, data from 2019 indicate that 139,000 items circulated among 8,371 borrowers. Over 105,000 visitors came to the library and 5,400 individuals participated in library programs. he library now o ers more space with dedicated areas, including a quiet reading room, collaborative working spaces, a tween and teen space, a digital lab, a community room and board room, children’s library, and a welcoming lobby with a fireplace says oralee Holm, the director of community engagement and innovation. The space is available for rent in the evenings or on weekends. The new state-of-the-art auditorium seats 100 people and will be used for public meetings for the city council and development review board, among others. It will also be programmed for library or recreation events, and is available to be rented by the public later this fall. VIRTUAL BRANCH STILL AVAILABLE For the foreseeable future, the library will continue to use its website (www.south burlingtonvt.gov) as a virtual branch. The site leads cardholders to the eBook checkout; Kanopy for streaming video; VT Online Library for research, classes, and sample tests; to Consumer Reports; and to book lovers’ lists. n ho se we help people find their ne t good book,’ assist with computer use, take requests, plan and implement programs, collaborate with community members and agencies, and provide a welcoming space to all South rlington residents and visitors notes ennifer his eptember the library will ic o programming in the new space with Library Program Palooza. All ages will be invited for music, lectures, book discussions, current events, technology instruction, after-school programs, and storytimes. “We have special spaces now for middleand high-school students and look forward to working with them to develop programs and services that resonate with them ennifer says. “Our digital lab will be equipped with laptops so that both we and outside agencies or b sinesses can o er technology and job training. Public computers will allow users to connect with family and friends and also act as resources for employment, health, and government. Residents are now coming in to o er their e pertise for new programs or Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 89

Clockwise from top: The mural in The KidSpace was painted by South Burlington artist Phyllis Bartling. The new auditorium seats 100 people and will be used for public meetings. Collaborative meeting spaces are also available.

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gro ps to add to o r sched le nd o r sta looks forward to expanding our Library of Things, items that one might need for a little while but don’t want to store at home, like a sewing machine, blood pressure monitor, binoculars, ukuleles, or a photo scanner.” New in the building are two self-checkout machines, an audio and video recording studio, a quiet reading room that is phoneand device free a living room with a fireplace and a stained-glass clock. “We look forward to working closely with our city departments to enhance program o erings ennifer says Patrick Leduc, head of the board of trustees, recently stated that the new public library, combined with the city hall and senior center and close-by elementary schools, is a “tremendous opportunity” for the community. “Our library is a place where knowledge and education in the form of books, DVDs, tools, and programming is free and available to all. Combined with the oral history and rich experience of our seniors and co-located with the location of o r elected o cials the library creates a place where all members of our community are welcome. It’s a place where our community can learn, grow, and understand each other. We are beyond excited to have this new community gathering place.” The city hall is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 7pm, Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. For more information, contact Coralee A. Holm at cholm@sburl.com or (802) 846-4127. For project data, visit www.south burlingtonvt.gov/residents/city_center_tif _district/180Market.php

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FAMILY AFFAIR BY VIRGINIA DEAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF CEDAR KNOLL COUNTRY CLUB

Cedar Knoll Country Club Championship golf course thrives in the heart of Vermont’s agricultural region

The remarkable creation of Hinesburg’s Cedar Knoll Country Club was launched from an unusual idea nearly 30 years ago. The story began one summer evening when Tim Ayer, one of the sons of its founders, was hitting golf balls onto the empty cow pasture that is now the 12th hole. Watching from their back porch were his parents, Ruth and Raymond Ayer, who started to ruminate about how they could change their simple dairy farm into a vastly different business—a golf course.

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Above: A foggy start from the #1 tee. Top right: Autumn leaves from the #3 tee. Bottom right: A tough chip onto the #2 green. Below: A sunny afternoon overlooking #12. Opposite: The view from the green on hole #1.

“We like to say that the Holsteins were our original financial bac ers said c rrent co owner om yer in a recent interview

hey have been gone for nearly years b t we re pro d that we ve been able to eep the farm open and prod ctive

FROM COWS TO CLUBS nd so cow past res became the framewor that the yer family sed to lay o t the first holes n the first year of constr ction the dairy operation contin ed as it had for decades with the family splitting time between mil ing their olsteins and b ilding the golf co rse oon after however the herd was sold to raise more f nds for constr ction and e ipment n the spring of the co rse opened for its first year hree years later the co rse was e panded to holes essentially dividing the entire co rse into three holers incl ding Fall 2021 | Best of Burlington | 93

Above: The Ayer family in 1994: Raymond, Ruth, Tim, and Tom. Right: Raymond Ayer, clubhouse manager, and Tom’s wife Jane Bissonette, and members of the original grounds crew. Below: The original investors, the Holsteins, on #12 28 years earlier. Opposite: Raymond Ayer and charter member Dick Basiliere circa 1995–1996.

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North/West (hilly with great views at 6,480 yards and o th yards of atter and wider fairways). “We also have a great practice area and burgeoning wedding and events space as part of our clubhouse,” Tom says. “The view from o r pergola covered dec to o r finishing hole is second to none!” As Tom indicates, and the edar noll website re ects there are always improvements being made e aren t satisfied with just being good enough,” says Tom. “We want to deliver the best possible experience every time you set foot on the property.”

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23 to 14, and all of them are currently working at the course in various roles. There are also uncles who sometimes work as starters or control the pace of play by directing players to the first tee at appropriate times in addition to providing information regarding the course, play time, and other golf-related issues. “We feel like we have the best public course in the state,” said Tom. “And, we hope to have the operation remain family-owned for many years to come.” Cedar Knoll Country Club is located in the heart of Champlain Valley. Its 27-hole golf course sits among rolling hills and elevation changes with beautiful views and vistas, giving it a unique character. The course is meticulously maintained and lies adjacent to a clubhouse where members and visitors can enjoy fine food and drinks at Red’s Bar & Grille.

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CARTOGRAPHY MainStage, 7:30pm NOVEMBER 10

THEO VON MainStage, 7pm NOVEMBER 20

LITTLE FEAT WITH JACK BROADBENT MainStage, 8pm NOVEMBER 30

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VERMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NOVEMBER 12

JUKEBOX Weston Playhouse, Walker Farm, 7pm Jukebox Quartet (Violinists) & Songstress Moira Smiley. Call VSO for all Jukebox tickets. NOVEMBER 13

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Echo Center, Burlington, 7pm This outdoor show is a celebration of influential jazz standards and the music of “The Great American Songbook” brought to you by Lyric Theatre, the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and ECHO: The Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Performed by a Vermont Symphony Orchestra string quartet, and a keyboard accompanist, celebrating the music of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jule Styne, Betty Comden, Dorothy Fields, Meredith Willson, and more. Call Lyric Theatre for tickets. 100 | www.bestofburlingtonvt.com

Flynn, 7:30pm Join VSO music director candidate Akiko Fujimoto and the orchestra for the world premiere of Suad Bushnaq’s cello concerto Sampson’s Walk on Air, with soloist principal cellist John Dunlop and much more. Call Flynn for Tickets. NOVEMBER 11

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The Alexander Twilight Theater Northern Vermont University Lyndon Campus, 7pm Jukebox Quartet (Violinists) & Songstress Moira Smiley. Call VSO for all Jukebox tickets.

VERMONT COMEDY CLUB REOPENING IN SEPTEMBER 2021 PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING ACTS!

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BURLINGTON CITY ARTS Please see website for details on exhibits.

SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER 9

CITY HALL PARK PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 10

PRIDE WEEKEND TWILIGHT SERIES: CLEVER GIRLS, 7PM SEPTEMBER 11, 18, 25

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ART HOP TWILIGHT SERIES: SABOUYOUMA, 7PM SEPTEMBER 14

ALL HEART IN THE PARK Ferene Paris Meyer of All Heart Inspirations hosts a safe, enthralling community storytelling session. Share your true stories with friends, neighbors, and total strangers. 6pm SEPTEMBER 16

FLICKS IN THE PARK A VERMONT ROMANCE & SIDETRACKED, 7:15PM OCTOBER 22–FEBRUARY 5

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ADVENTURES IN MIME & SPACE: THE LEGACY OF MARCEL MARCEAU South Burlington Library, 6:30pm SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER 15

STORYTIME RETURNS TO LIBRARY See website for details.

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