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volume 4: Issue 3 River + Ranch Magazine is a collaborative effort to showcase the creativity and design of the West. The two publishers of Bismarck Magazine decided to embark on a new adventure and create a different magazine focusing on design, art, and western living.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

10 Foundation to Finish 18 Next 2 Nature 26 Backyard Escapes 34 Wentz Landscape Co. 44 Precision Tops 52 Built for the View 54 Summer Spaces 58 Interiors by Design 60 A Trip Out West 62 Art is Life. Life is Art.

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Lavish Landscaping From fancy pools to a sunroom with a view, western North Dakotans know how to make the best of their outdoor spaces.

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LETTER

FROM THE PUBLISHERS Summer is finally here, even though we had a mild winter it is still nice to feel the heat again. Over the last year we have all had plenty of time in our home, remodeling and changing things around the house, but now it’s time to take it outside. We typically only get to enjoy a couple months of summer, so let’s make it count!

Whether you are changing up your entire space or simply adding some flowers or greenery you will want to read ahead. Check out Wentz Landscape Company’s backyard haven that functions as both his personal yard and office. See how Next 2 Nature turned their client’s yard into a coastal dream that emphasizes the incredible views. But what is summer without a BBQ? See how Precision Tops added on to their client’s backyard with the perfect outdoor entertainment space, pizza oven and grill included!

Let’s get outside and spice up our outdoor living spaces. Maybe you are looking for a complete reno or maybe just a few things here and there, either way, read ahead and peak outside to see what your neighbors are doing in their backyards.

*River + Ranch Magazine is a publication is a locally produced publication and collaborative effort to showcase the creativity and design of the West. River + Ranch is a home magazine dedicated to highlighting design, art and Western Living. Based in Bismarck, ND, but showcasing everything Westward. You can find River + Ranch Magazine at any local grocery store in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston, Watford City, Medora and smaller cities in between. Thank you for reading.

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We’re following the Heinle family through their new build over the next few issues. From beginning to end, here’s an exclusive look into what it takes to build a dream home.

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lowers are blooming and the warm spring air is finally here. If you read our first installment of this year’s

Foundation to Finish feature, you know that this turn in weather means concrete has been poured, framing has begun, and Prestige Home and Design is full steam ahead on the Heinle family’s Misty Waters home. We sat down with Danette Heinle to get an update and get her perspective on the build.

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For most, this is the time in a home build that the process starts to feel real, and this is the case for Danette.

“I’m a very visual person so it was super exciting to see a room come to life with its actual dimensions rather than just looking at it on a sheet of paper,” Danette explains. “Now, I can dream about how I want to put it all together,” she says smiling.

Danette had always thought building a home would be cool but didn’t have a specific look or finishes that she had been dreaming of. She loves timeless design and is aiming for a farmhouse inspired look. With an incredibly busy schedule and drive to stay on time for the fall Parade of Homes, Danette and the Heinle’s builder Josh Kuntz of Prestige Home and Design, decided it would be best to bring on some help. “Our family is busy. My kids are in tons of activities and sports, so we have a lot going on. I work full time and my husband is in the heart of spring planting. A lot of these decisions have to be made

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“Now, I can dream about how I want to put it all together.”

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and they need to be made now because things are starting to happen,” Danette says. She adds, “Josh is phenomenal, he’s great, he’s also very busy and he could accompany me to these appointments, but he has a schedule too, so it was a little tight to make it all jive.” Enter Shannon Koski of Studio One Designs.

Shannon is helping Danette pull everything together. “I’m on Pinterest a lot getting different pictures and ideas. I sort of know what I want but to make it all come together is the more challenging part,” Danette explains. “I tell Shannon what I like, and she goes around the store and whittles the choices down to three. This makes it much more manageable and helps us stay on budget with our allowances.”

So far, they have picked out countertops, cabinets, and hardware and are continuing to lean into the timeless look of blacks, whites, golds, and natural woods.

Building a home can be a stressful, nerve-wracking process.

Throw in a pandemic and post-pandemic supply chain issues, and you might think a new level of stress would be unlocked. But working with Josh has proven to be smooth regardless of delays out of everyone’s control.

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The Heinles appreciate Josh’s impeccable

An example of Josh’s organization is the

items in the order we need them,”

organization skills and recognize his calm

list he gives his clients. “As soon as we

Josh explains.

demeanor as a product of those skills.

start excavating the foundation I give

“He is always so calm, cool, and collected

all my clients a list of places to pick out

Things are getting exciting at the

this exciting Misty Waters build. Be

and reassures me that all is well,” Danette

interior and exterior items. The list has

Heinle build. Future neighbors are

sure to pick up the next issue of River +

says, “He handles the roller coaster of

phone number of all my subcontractors

sending text updates and even the kids

Ranch to see even more progress of the

building well and in turn puts his clients

to schedule appointments. I also attach

can’t wait to see the progress, “At first it

Heinle’s future home.

at ease.”

a tentative deadline date for picking out

was kind of boring but now they’re like

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‘Can we go?’” says Danette smiling.

Thank you for following along with

N E X T 2 N AT U R E S T O R Y: M A R I A F L E C K | P H O T O S : O R G A A R D I M A G I N G

The landscaping of this beautifully designed home built by Hallmark Homes was inspired by the coastal architecture of the house. Jared Winters, owner of Next 2 Nature, and his team made their vision for the landscape come through in the intentional design of the front and back yards. Each aspect was carefully planned to highlight the beauty of the home and its surrounding area.

Next 2 Nature became involved in the design process of this home while it was still being framed. Being a part of the earlier stages of the home build ensured they were able to implement a detailed design of the home’s landscape that was true to the homeowners’ vision. Jared wanted the home’s landscape to harmonize with the home’s structure, another advantage of being involved in the home’s earlier construction stages. The design process took six months, while the actual landscaping took two months to fully finish. The substantial amount of time put into the landscaping meant the yards were designed with an incredible amount of attention to detail, flow, and function.

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MITCH BACKER, JARED WINTERS, M AT T W I N T E R S .

Because the home is a solid, bold

the planting of grasses around the

we did the same. We put the trees

a lot of plant material as well.” The

white, Jared chose to incorporate

exterior. At the front of the house,

onto the back corners to frame the

home’s

plants from a simple color palette.

Jared planted birches by the sides

back and then frame that view down

simply in order to capture the beauty

The plants are mostly green, and the

of the driveway to frame the entry

the valley,” describes Jared. “We

of what was already there while also

yard has mass groupings of single

of the house. “When you pull up, it

wanted to make the experience of

highlighting the home’s architecture.

colored plants to keep them from

kind of drowns out the side view of

coming from the driveway to the

overloading

The

the neighbors and adds focus to the

front door feel very lush, very full of

home’s coastal style was reflected in

house. And then in the backyard,

landscape, so that’s why you’ll find

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the

landscape.

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Continuing the home’s coastal design was an important part of the backyard’s arrangement. “The key focus was really just that backyard, taking in the view and expanding that outdoor living space,” explains Jared. Many coastal homes have outdoor living spaces, so this home has an outdoor grilling island with patio seating.

From there, a natural flagstone trail leads to a secluded outdoor fire pit with lounge seating that overlooks the valley. Grasses planted around the firepit soften the area, making it cozy, and the firepit’s location at the property’s edge is not incidental either.

“To see the house in its full potential you really have to walk through the yard,” says Jared, “and that’s what we wanted to do with the trail- carry you through the landscape.”

The additional seating area with the firepit helps the homeowners utilize their whole backyard and highlights its beautiful view.

Jared says dusk is one of the best times to be out at the fire pit because the patio has simple light features which perfectly complement a burning fire. From here the homeowners can watch the sunset and observe the nightlife in the valley below.

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The landscaping’s intentional design stayed true to the home’s architecture and resulted in a gorgeous backyard. Jared and the whole team at Next 2 Nature worked tirelessly to make their vision a reality and their passion for their work comes through in every single detail.

The grand front framed by birches, the private firepit area, and the overlook of the valley all came together in a beautifully executed landscaping job that will allow the homeowners of this stunning home on Crest Place to enjoy their backyard all summer long.

B A C K YA R D ESCAPES S T O R Y: H A N N A H H AY N E S | P H O T O S : N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

It is a big decision deciding to put a pool in and an even bigger commitment. Two years ago, homeowners Bonnie and Scott were toying with the decision between a vacation home or a backyard oasis, with a pool being at the top of the must have list. “Well, I didn’t make the decision, Bonnie did,” laughs Scott.

Scott and Bonnie looked at vacation homes and decided that at the end of the day they wanted to stay close to their grandchildren. Instead of bringing the kids somewhere else, they decided to stay close and bring the pool to them. “We have six grandchildren and we wanted to provide an environment where they wanted to come and hang out at our house,” says Bonnie.

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WYATT EHLI, PROJECT MANAGER FOR BACKYARD ESCAPES BY KERNER POOLS & SPAS.

Scott and Bonnie have lived in their

began. “It was so easy to work with

big commitment, especially in North

constantly with us and made sure we

home for ten years and were ready for

these two companies, they work so

Dakota, but finding the right team to

knew what was going on every step

an outside upgrade. They entrusted

well together and made our process

help bring your vision to life makes it

of the way. They made it easy for us.”

their vision to Backyard Escapes by

as homeowners so much easier.

all worth it.

says Scott. The yard was no easy task,

Kerner Pools & Spas and the team

They came in, tore our yard apart

at Next 2 Nature to help piece the

and then told us how to make it all

“Wyatt [project manager for Backyard

slope. Fitting the pool was hard work.

pool

together.

work,” explains Scott. Putting in a

Escapes] and his crew were the best

“This was one of our more difficult

Starting in fall of 2019 the process

pool is no easy process and can be a

to work with. They communicated

projects based on the layout of the

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land. It wasn’t exactly an easy yard to dig or to get the pool set. Utilities were actually moved twice because of the slope in the yard, but we made it work,” says Wyatt Ehli.

Scott and Bonnie’s pool is a 16x35 fiberglass pool with a sun tanning ledge. The pool had to be brought in on an almost perfect day, with no wind, which is a tough ask in North Dakota. “It was definitely tricky, but we got it in and the end result is great. The pool has three waterfall features, and has a hidden track system under the concrete for the pool cover making it a little less noticeable,” explains Wyatt.

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WENTZ LANDSCAPE CO. S T O R Y: M A R I A F L E C K | P H O T O S : G L A S S E R I M A G E S

“I’ve been doing this for a long time. I don’t even want to put the years in there,” jokes Michael Wentz, owner of Wentz Landscape Company. Wentz Landscape Company was started by Mike in 1998 with the mission to create yards that enhance the area’s beauty and the health of their clients. Mike is extremely knowledgeable, especially when it comes to plants. His many years of experience has driven his business to excel in the Bismarck/Mandan area for over twenty years.

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MICHAEL WENTZ, OWNER OF WENTZ LANDSCAPING COMPANY

These gorgeous photos come from

hostas, over 200 varieties of day lilies,

low maintenance. “I tell them, you can

right knowledge which he is happy

Mike’s own personal yard which also

a variety of tropicals, and almost any

have a beautiful yard, and it doesn’t

to provide, even after the project is

acts as a showroom for his clients.

tree that can grow in North Dakota.

have to be high maintenance,” says

complete. However, his number one

Before the initial design, he brings

This slice of paradise is complete

Mike, “You just have to pick the right

tip when looking at landscaping is

them here to see what they like.

with patios, terraces, walkways, and

plants that are easier to take care of.”

to know the effort you want to put

The gardens, which feature almost

a waterfall that runs into a koi pond.

Sometimes, Mike’s clients are worried

into your yard. From there, Mike can

every plant possible to grow in North

After visiting, some clients decide

that they will be unable to care for

create a yard that is perfectly tailored

Dakota, flow through the entire yard.

they want something like this. They

their plants, claiming they have a black

to your lifestyle.

“If you look at the lawn, it’s all edged

have the time and energy to make

thumb instead of a green thumb.

out so that it flows,” describes Mike.

their yard a work of art. However,

Mike reassures them that caring for

His yard has over 300 varieties of

most clients want something more

plants is actually quite simple with the

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A testament to the quality of Mike’s work is his clientele. The majority of his work comes from referrals and repeat customers. “They can expect total quality on everything that we do. That’s why we get all our repeat business and referrals,” says Mike. Mike attributes this to his hardworking team, “My whole crew is excellent. They’re good, and they care, and they’re very particular about what they do.” The high quality work Wentz Landscape does reveals a deeper passion that goes beyond simply work. The team at Wentz Landscape truly wants their clients to have a beautiful yard that will benefit them for life. Mike, who is constantly bringing in new plants to stay on the cutting edge of new plant materials, always tests the new plants out first to see if they can survive North Dakota’s harsh weather. He also looks at every aspect of a landscape, from the textures of the plants to the soil of the land. “We care about what we do. We’re not just out there to make a buck,” expresses Mike.

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Mike’s personal area of expertise is plants.

He attended college at Bottineau’s Dakota College where he earned bachelor degrees in

horticulture,

landscape

design,

and

greenhouse technology. Paired with this knowledge is his natural talent for design which pulls together the various aspects of each landscaping job. Plant materials are essential to finishing off a yard, so Mike is always pushing his clients to utilize them. His favorite tree is the bur oak which is symbolic of strength and endurance. Because of this, it is often used as a memory tree in remembrance of loved ones who have died. Mike says his favorite flower has to be hostas because they amaze him year round.

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Because Wentz Landscape is a total design-build company, every aspect of the project comes together in the end. In addition to plants and design, Mike has a full-time hardscape crew who can do walls, pavers, water features, and more.

Having a full team that handles everything from plants, to design, to hardscape, helps Wentz Landscape preserve the integrity of their vision. No detail is left undone and at the end of every one of Wentz Landscape Company’s projects is a beautiful yard ready to be enjoyed.

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PRECISION TOPS S T O R Y: M A R I A F L E C K | P H O T O S : N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

Summers in North Dakota are short and sweet. Because of this, North Dakotans are masters at getting out and enjoying the warm summer days while they can. No one appreciates summer quite like those who have gone through over five months of winter. There are many ways to take advantage of the warm weather, but spending time in your very own backyard is an easy way to get outside and soak up the sun. Upgrading your backyard adds incredible value to your home while maximizing your enjoyment of it. One couple decided to do just this with their home in southern Bismarck with the help of Precision Tops.

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MICHAEL DRENTLAW, OWNER OF PRECISION TOPS

Precision Tops is owned by Michael

industry and eventually realized his

natural light, more office space, and

installed the beautiful countertops

Drentlaw who grew up in southern

dream of opening his own shop. He

a bigger showroom. Everything is

in the home. Now, the homeowners

Minnesota on a farm. While attending

started Precision Tops ten years ago

now centralized, making their entire

wanted an upgrade and came to

college, he began working in the

and has worked tirelessly to turn

process that much smoother and

Michael for help. “You wouldn’t

granite industry. By the time he

his business into a place of expert

efficient.

believe how many 36 inch vanities

graduated from college, Michael

craftsmanship. No job is too big or

realized he was already making

too small for them. Because of their

Many of Michael’s customers come

even two, three, four years down the

more money doing granite work

commitment to quality, the business

back to him again and again, often for

road,” says Michael.

than he would if he got an entry-

has been expanding and recently

larger projects, just like this featured

level job with his degree. Because of

moved to a new location. The new

home. Precision Tops was involved

this, Michael stuck with the granite

location is much larger with more

with the initial build for which they

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The backyard of this featured home, which overlooks the river, was already a place where the homeowners could get outside and enjoy the nice weather. Before this project, the backyard already included a patio with seating, a hot tub with a tv, and a pool complete with a slide. But now, thanks to Precision Tops, it also features an outdoor cooking area equipped with a grill and pizza oven. Michael says they can install just about any kind of grill in an outdoor cooking bar. Precision Tops just needs to know the kind and size so they can cut the countertop out in the proper size. The addition of an outdoor cooking area brings so much to the backyard and the home as a whole.

“It adds huge value to your house,” says Michael Drentlaw. In addition to the bar’s granite countertop and backsplash, Precision Tops installed the tops of the stone light feature next to the pool. All the countertops are an all-natural stone with a brushed finish. The brushed look keeps the stone more matte looking, not as shiny as other stones. While quartz is a popular stone for countertops, most quartz cannot withstand outdoor conditions. Granite is the ideal choice for outdoor countertops. It is a sturdy stone that can stand up to whatever harsh weather conditions North Dakota throws at it. Michael estimates that they do around 50 projects similar to this outdoor kitchen every year.

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Stone countertops for outdoor furniture are also popular because their heaviness ensures they do not get blown over by the wind. Precision Tops has done almost everything conceivable for a countertop and are experts at stonework. Whatever you want for your backyard, Precision Tops has you covered. “The possibilities are endless,” says Michael. “Whatever you can dream up, we can basically make it out of stone.”

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B U I LT F O R T H E V I E W S T O R Y: M A R I A F L E C K | P H O T O S : N E WA G E C R E AT I V E

It’s no secret that North Dakota’s

their new home built by Knutson Homes

One of the most important aspects

The

weather is temperamental. Winters are

in January. Cam and Shayla knew they

of their covered patio is the screen

towards the pond and Hawktree Golf

often long, days can swing from warm

wanted to build a covered patio so they

system. The screens are meant to keep

Course so the Knutsons could enjoy

to cold in a matter of minutes, and no

could enjoy their backyard’s amazing

out pestering bugs, harsh sunlight,

their home’s beautiful scenery. The

matter the season, it’s probably windy.

view and host gatherings for friends and

and

wind.

glass railings were installed by Shayla’s

The fickle weather can make it hard to

family. “From the get-go our focus was

The Knutsons installed a retractable

father, who also installed the cedar

commit to having an outdoor space like

functionality,” says Cam. He wanted to

Phantom Screen system which has

ceiling. The ceiling’s style fits well with

a patio. However, the Knutsons came up

ensure that their patio would be used

made their outdoor patio a retreat from

the stone fireplace and brings a warm

with a clever way to enjoy their outdoor

often, and not just during the nice

the elements. “It’s incredible how much

ambiance to the outdoor space.

covered patio for eight or more months

summer months, but during the fall and

those things block the wind,” says Cam.

out of the year.

spring as well. With this vision in mind,

The glass railings are another perfect

The wood-burning fireplace is the

the Knutsons designed a patio meant

wind barrier because they do not block

central part of the patio that every

to be enjoyed all year long.

the home’s picturesque surroundings.

other part was built around. The large

Cam and Shayla Knutson moved into

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most

importantly,

the

home

was

purposely

angled

fireplace is a statement piece, but

feel cozy and inviting. These colors

they installed fans to keep the space

room for an eight-person dining table,

it does not detract from the striking

ensure that the outdoor patio does not

cooler. Another one of Cam’s favorite

spacious sectional, and comfy armchair,

landscape. It is also easy to use, as

feel like an addition to the house, but

parts of the outdoor space is the Sonos

which can perfectly accommodate big

Cam requested that it be a gas starter.

rather a natural extension so the whole

speaker

installed

or small gatherings. The view from

Shayla’s favorite part of the outdoor

home flows together.

below the TV and in the ceilings. The

the patio opens onto grassy bluffs,

speaker system runs through most of

not other homes, keeping the space

patio is the stone fireplace which ties

system

which

is

together her entire design. “My whole

One way the Knutsons planned for

the house, so music can be playing and

private. Their outdoor space will be a

color scheme for the whole outdoor

all seasons with their space was their

synchronized both indoors and out.

source of enjoyment for the Knustons

space is just lots of neutrals, textures,

addition of in-ceiling infra-tech heaters.

wood tones, and a little bit of black,

The Knutsons said they have sat outside

The Knutsons say that they are most

too,” explains Shayla. The neutral stone

on a 40 degree day with the heaters

looking forward to being able to host

colors complement the rest of the

and fireplace going and felt perfectly

again with their new covered patio.

space’s neutral tones, making the patio

comfortable. For the hotter months,

Because the patio is large, it has enough

and their guests for years to come.

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Summer Spaces

Wondering how to make your backyard a stay-at-home vacation destination? We sat down with Sue Doerr from Keller Hearth ‘n Home to find out what some

C U R AT E D B Y K E L L E R H E A R T H ‘ N H O M E

must have items are for your backyard!

Fire Tables Adding a fire table to your yard makes it cozier and more inviting. Fire tables come in all different shapes and sizes, from round to rectangular to square to linear.

You can also get them at dining or chat height. Best of all, despite the dryness we’ve been experiencing,

Outdoor Fire Places: Because these fire places are

having a device-controlled fire table means

outdoors, and they require simple ventilation, you can have

you can continue to have fires outside. Certain

any kind of fire place you want! Whether you want modern

restrictions may apply.

or traditional, wood burning or gas, it can be the newest addition to your backyard retreat.

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Grills For your barbeques this year, consider a Broil King or Big Green Egg. Broil Kings are gas grills with models that range from an excellent basic grill to the Imperial which is basically a rolling kitchen. Everyone has heard about the Big Green Egg grills, but these charcoal grills are for more than just smoking.

They are also great for baking and grilling. Be warned, however, after tasting a steak prepared on a Big Green Egg, you may never order one from a restaurant again.

Outdoor Kitchens Every outdoor kitchen Keller Hearth ‘n Home puts together is completely unique to the customer. Their custom outdoor kitchens are truly customizable so whether

Hot Tubs Relax and rejuvenate with a hot tub.

you want your outdoor kitchen to have drawers, a fridge, or two different kinds of grills, your dream outdoor kitchen can become your reality.

Keller Hearth ‘n Home carries three different brands: the luxurious Jacuzzi, which was invented to provide therapeutic

relief

Furniture And of course, no backyard space is complete without comfy chairs to sit back and relax in.

and kickstarted the hot tub industry; the American

Whirlpool

spas, which are Keller Hearth ‘n Home’s top seller; and the Vita spa, which is a budget friendly luxury experience.

If you purchase any of these must-have

items

for

your

backyard from Keller Hearth ‘n Home, they offer servicing for all their products, so you can relax and enjoy your backyard stress free.

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N e wA g e C r e a t i v e

N e wA g e C r e a t i v e

Interiors by Design, known formerly as Interiors

Their 30,000 square foot showroom is incredible

by France, was rebranded this spring by sisters

and truly showcases how wide-ranging and

Kelly Scherr and Kimberly Terrasas. Their

extraordinary their business is. Kim and Kelly

parents, France and Holly Splonskowski, started

hope to continue to grow their business and

Interiors by France over 30 years ago. Together,

bring new products and services with broader

they created a full-service home furnishings and

price points. Striving more than ever to become

interior design studio with exceptional service,

a destination place, whether you’re looking

quality products, and unique opportunities.

for that statement piece to finish a room or

“We have a store like no other and we are so

starting from scratch. If you have a dream for

proud that our parents had this vision so long

a residential or commercial space, Interiors by

ago,” says Kim.

Design can help you realize it without a doubt.

The decision to change the business name

322 North 26th Street, Bismarck

from Interiors by France to Interiors by Design

701-223-8818

reflects a generational change and also part of a

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fundamental rebrand. They have the tools and resources today to service local clients as well as out of state projects that may not have been accessible in the past.

Clients can still expect the same high-quality service and brands, but with an even broader selection reflective of the modern trends and tastes.

Some of the many services and

products provided by Interiors by Design are flooring, furnishings, lighting, cabinetry, window treatments, wallcovering and home decor for any residential or commercial space. Interiors

by Design also boasts complimentary design services to assist clients in navigating all the intricacies of their project.

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Ready for a fun-filled weekend?

Oh yeah!

Little Bully Pulpit

Pre-teens & Teens

You betcha!

Bully Pulpit Traveling with kids?

How old?

Medora has fun for the whole family, no matter your age!

Yep!

Nope!

Looking to Relax?

how about art?

like to golf?

Great Memories in Medora!

Ready for Adventure?

Under 10

Show off your golfing skills at this fun mini golf course. Mini golf is guaranteed fun for all with 18 holes and an incredible view of the Badlands that you can’t get at any other mini golf course. Kids six and under are free!

Kid Shows

There are many different shows for kids and most of them are free! Magic Through Time is an exciting, interactive magic show that the whole family will be impressed by. Legendary: A Campfire Tale is a new and free show that tells the story of an inexperienced camper who Mother Nature sends some guests to help him learn about Medora’s past, present and future. Another free show is Wild and the Animal Band, a book reading and musical performance with North Dakotan author, artist, and musician, MAX.

I’m ready!

T RNP

Bully Pulpit Golf Course

The Bully Pulpit Golf Course is ranked among the top 100 golf courses in America and for good reason! The course is immersed in the beautiful Badlands where you will be teeing off from one butte to another, skirting along the Little Missouri, and wandering through meadows and woodlands.

Guaranteed to be one of the most unique golfing rounds you will ever play!

up for more?

The Capital Gallery West

The Capital Gallery West is an extension of The Capital Gallery in Bismarck. The Gallery is a fine art gallery with exhibits from regional and nationally acclaimed artists and is a celebration of art, history, and culture. Located within the Harold Schafer Heritage Center, the gallery is open seven days a week.

Maah Daah Hey Trail

The Maah Daah Hey Trail is over 150 miles and draws adventurers from all over the world. You can hike, bike, or even horseback ride this scenic one-track route. Go for an hour or make it a day trip, but no matter what, this trail promises to be an amazing experience.

I’m tired time to eat?

Petrified Forest

Here is a hike for the truly adventurous. Located inside Theodore National Park, the trail to the petrified forest is a 10 mile hike round trip. It may be a long hike, but seeing the massive petrified tree stumps amidst a dry prairie, reminders of an early age when these areas were covered in swamps and massive trees, makes the effort worth it.

ready to refuel?

Pancratz Hiking Trail

Off on more adventures? or Stay in town?

I want to explore Medora!

Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot

Ice cream is a must on every vacation!

The Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot has yummy ice cream and fudge that will satisfy your sweet tooth and give you a chance to relax on their outdoor patio.

Wooden Children’s Park

burn off the sugar?

This large park is a blast for kids of all ages who are looking to swing, climb, and slide in a western themed park. The best part?

It’s free.

need a nap?

Get outdoors and take in the beautiful scenery, diverse wildlife, and fresh air! The Theodore Roosevelt National Park has fun options for everyone. Take the 36 miles scenic driving loop around the park to see all kinds of animals, stop at an overlook or picnic, or get off at any of the 12 hiking trails, each with a different skill level requirement.

I want to see the Badlands!

Downtown Medora

stay in town?

Camping

If you are looking for the full experience of the Badlands, camping is the way to go! Enjoy a bonfire, fall asleep under the stars, and wake up to the sunrise in any of the campgrounds around including the Medora, Sully Creek, Buffalo Gap, Red Trail and Cottonwood campgrounds.

What are you craving?

Pizza?

Badlands Pizza Parlor and Saloon- A perfect place to take the whole family for some mouthwatering grub.

With great tasting pizza, sandwiches, wings, beer and more, everyone will leave the table satisfied.

Medora Musical !

Hotels

time to eat!

Ready for check in?

It doesn’t matter whether you want to rough it or sleep in comfort, Medora has both camping and hotels!

I’m hungry after all that hiking!

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

New to Medora, the Pancratz hiking trail promises adventure and fun! The trail is a part of the point-to-point park which demands that its hikers never go around an obstacle, but over, under, or through. The trail begins right in town and hikes tot the top of town for beautiful views of the Badlands. The trail runs two miles round trip, but there are easier options that only run half a mile. For the truly adventurous, at the end is a ladder you can climb to reach the top of the same butte Harold Schafer once climbed.

(you really can’t miss this show!)

Each of Medora’s hotels offers comfort and luxury along with western charm. The Rough Riders hotel and Badlands hotel are both located in downtown Medora. There is also Elkhorn Quarters in Medora.

If you are looking for more private accommodations, you can stay at the Wooly Boys Inn. Booking available at medora.com.

Medora Musical

ready for the show?

Fine Dining?

Theodore’s Dining Room- This restaurant, located inside the Rough Riders Hotel, is elegantly decorated with all the charms of the historic old west. The tantalizing menu features delicious options ranging from fresh garden salads, to pesto pasta, to bacon-wrapped steaks. Don’t forget to order some of their delectable desserts to finish off your meal!

Downtown Medora has plenty to do and enjoy all evening! Almost every night starting at 5, there will be live music on the patio where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the night. There are also many cute local stores and boutiques you can check out and shop at and maybe even pick up a souvenir for friends or family back home.

As the Medora website puts it, “the Medora Musical is the rootin’-tootinest, boot-scootinest show in all the Midwest. There’s no other show quite like it.” If you visit Medora, you cannot miss the musical which is performed Tuesday through Saturday in an outdoor amphitheater. It features world-class singing and dancing, a variety show, dramatic reenactments, fireworks, and SO MUCH MORE! A memorable event that the whole family will remember for years to come.

Fondue Pitchfork Steak Fondue- If you’ve never tried the pitchfork steak fondue, you are missing out! Every evening, chefs load steaks onto pitchforks and fondue them western style on top of the Tjaden Terrace where guests enjoy a beautiful view along with a savory meal.

Breakfast & A Show?

Medora Gospel Brunch- Open for breakfast at 9:30 am on select days, the Medora Gospel Brunch is a favorite among visitors. This year, the show is getting refreshed music and a new storyline while keeping some tried-and-true gospel classics. This brunch will be a feast for your ears, stomach, and soul.

Art is Life. Life is Art. A column exploring art in your home, by David Borlaug and Marci Narum, The Capital Gallery

Our gallery clients regularly ask about

was created. That feeling may result in

what makes particular art and artists more

soothing tones of pastels, such as the work

popular than others, and why certain

of Medora Frei or Kate Baldock, or it may

pieces appeal to them. They are not always

shout out loud with bold, fiery colors like

certain why, but they know what they like

we see in Jessica Watcher’s paintings. It’s a

when they see it!

celebration of paint and application.

Without regard to what may have been

Expressive

learned in Art 101 in high school or

The best example of expressive art is

college, there are no “rules” when it comes

our most popular exponent of the form,

to selecting or staging art in your home or

Minot’s Walter Piehl. While it may take

office. If you like it, and it sets a tone you

some scrutiny to find it, each of his rodeo-

want, that is what matters.

themed pieces include a horse, or a bull, and a rider. His bold colors and use of

With that in mind, here are the primary

blurred imagery vividly express motion.

categories of art we describe, from our

It’s not abstract, because you know you’re

stable of artists:

looking at a horse, or a bull, and a rider.

The point is, it’s exciting.

Abstract So many viewers ask, “What is it? What

Storytelling

am I supposed to see?” Or, “I think I see

This may not sound like a genre, but

an elephant dancing on a skateboard. Is

that’s what we call the remarkable art of

that right?” The point of abstract is that

painters including Vern Erickson, who

usually, it is not meant to be “anything,”

use historical research to create reminders

but a reflection of what the artist was

of our cultural past, especially the Native

feeling at the moment in time the piece

peoples who called our place home long

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before our ancestors arrived. The best way

Gary P. Miller, Todd Clausnitzer, Kaye

to describe his work, which is from the

Burian, and Michael Haynes. These pieces

school of Charlie Russell and Frederick

are ideal for someone with a traditional

Remington, is that the “edges are blurred.”

sense of what they want in their home, and

This is the classic Western Americana

their pieces often are hanging in exquisite

format, with realism tempered by that

dining or living rooms.

rough edge.

Whatever suits your own sense of art

Representational

appreciation, we’ll find the right piece to

This genre is the form that may appear so

complement the most important structure

realistic you ask if it’s a photograph or a

in your life—your home.

painting. Classic examples include the late

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Provided by the Capital Gal lery

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