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As I sit down to write this, I find it hard to put into words jus t how much you all mean to me.
From the very beginning of The Farmer’s Daughter, this store has been so much more than a place to shop. It has been a gathering place, a space filled with laughter, conversations, shared stories, and real friendships. And that is because of you.
To my local customers who stopped in regularly, who checked on new arrivals, who brought friends, daughters, sisters, husbands, wives and neighbors — thank you. You didn’t just support a small business. You supported a dream.
To those of you who visit from out of town and made it a tradition to stop in whenever you were here — thank you for making us part of your trips and your memories. Knowing that The Farmer’s Daughter was a “must stop” for so many of you has meant more than I can say.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching families grow, celebrating milestones with you, hearing your stories, and building friendships that I will always treasure. Your loyalty, your encouragement, and your kindness have carried me through both the busy seasons and the challenging ones.
Every purchase, every kind word, every social media share, every recommendation to a friend — it all mattered. You mattered.
While this chapter is coming to a close, the gratitude I feel is lasting. Thank you for believing in me, for supporting my dream, and for allowing The Farmer’s Daughter to be part of your lives.
With all my appreciation and love, Rita
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2026 Season Concerts
MONDAY, JULY 27
Opening Night with Orion Weiss
The Festival’s 42nd season opens with an evening of Beethoven. Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 is actually the second one he composed – scholars speculate that he chose to publish it first in order to knock the socks off his Viennese audience. He almost certainly accomplished that: in 1798, this would have been the biggest concerto ever performed in terms of orchestra size, and the piano cadenza in the first movement alone is incredible. Orion Weiss brings this brilliant, virtuosic, and playful piece to life with the Festival Chamber Orchestra. A miniature masterpiece by Gioacchino Rossini (of Barber of Seville fame) opens the program–the festive overture to his opera The Silken Staircase.
TUESDAY, JULY 28
Childress Conducts
Beethoven and Britten
As one might expect, Beethoven’s first symphony follows many of the traditions and “rules” inherited from Haydn and Mozart—the symphonic masters of the day. Even so, Beethoven’s unique voice and defiance of the expectations of his time shine through in many ways—starting with the opening chord (which dodged the symphony’s C Major key that audiences would have expected) and continuing through an unusually slow introduction to the finale. Stephanie Childress begins the program with Britten’s Simple Symphony, an energetic and cheerful work whose movements include titles such as “Playful Pizzicato” and “Frolicsome Finale.”
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Orion Weiss and Festival Musicians
Play Tchaikovsky and Dohnányi
Pianist Orion Weiss opens this chamber concert with Tchaikovsky’s brilliant, technically demanding, yet often overlooked Theme and Variations. Inspired by French tunes, it showcases Tchaikovsky’s skill in taking a charming, graceful theme and creating eleven inventive variations ranging from melancholic to playful, while ending in a powerful finale. Following, Weiss joins Festival musicians for Hungarian composer Ernö Dohnányi’s first Piano Quintet, a work that received perhaps the highest phrase Brahms ever offered to another composer: “I could not have written it better myself.” Brahms even played the piano part in the piece’s first performance.
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Strauss and Mozart
Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen is a profoundly mournful and beautiful work; written for 23 strings in the final days of World War II, it is the composer’s lament for the destruction of, in his words, “Germany’s 2,000 years of cultural evolution.” Its concluding theme is a musical homage to the funeral march from Beethoven’s “Eroica” symphony. Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 is the first of his final three great symphonies, one for which “refined elegance” might be an apt descriptor. It’s a rare treat for clarinet lovers: with oboes absent from Mozart’s score, the clarinets take on an unusually prominent role.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Stravinsky’s Firebird and Anna Clyne’s
Woman of the Mountain
Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, written to accompany Diaghilev’s ballet, showcases the composer’s extraordinary orchestral imagination alongside Russian folk influences. By turns shimmering and eerie, the music unfolds with rich color and atmosphere, building with a slow-burning intensity toward one of classical music’s most thrilling finales. Regarding Anna Clyne’s new orchestral work—co-commissioned by the Music Festival—the composer writes: “Woman of the Mountain evokes the journey of an extraordinary woman navigating the forces of the natural world in a quest for love, as she ascends to a mountain’s summit.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Childress Conducts Elgar
Stephanie Childress returns to the podium to lead a concert featuring Elgar’s Enigma Variations. His bestknown work, it starts off with a pensive four-note melody which Elgar then weaves into 14 variations. In each variation, he imagines how one of 13 of his friends might turn the theme into a different melody inspired in some way by their personality. The first variation is based on his wife, Alice, and the 14th and final variation is Elgar’s own. It’s an orchestral masterpiece.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
2026 Gala Concert: An Evening With Sutton Foster
The Sun Valley Music Festival is excited to present Tony Awardwinning Broadway star Sutton Foster at its 2026 Gala Concert. The Festival’s only fundraising concert will offer an evening of unforgettable music on August 6 (not August 4, as previously announced).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
Brahms’s
A German Requiem
For all its title suggests, A German Requiem is more balm than dirge, a work offering comfort and faith in the power of love. Instead of the traditional Latin, Brahms selected texts from the German Lutheran Bible (hence the title) that emphasize hope and healing, and he didn’t tie the piece to any particular nationality or religion. Doing the vocal honors are the American Festival Chorus, soprano Christina Pier, and baritone Benjamin Appl.
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
Christina Pier and Benjamin Appl
Sing Lieder
The soloists from Brahms’s German Requiem offer a recital of lieder (German songs) supported by the Festival’s Principal Keyboard Peter Henderson. Christina Pier’s selections include works by Franz Schubert and Clara Schumann. Benjamin Appl will sing Schumann’s Dichterliebe (A Poet’s Love), a cycle of 16 short—sometimes only three lines—songs based on poems about love. It starts out happily enough, with visions of flowers and birds, but ends with the poet contemplating drowning his sorrows, his love, and his dreams in a coffin in the sea.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
Alexander Malofeev Plays Prokofiev
Prokofiev’s third piano concerto is the most performed of the five he wrote, and you’ll quickly understand why. He somehow manages to blend insanely quick and percussive piano-playing with lyrical melodies and exquisite harmonies. Pianist Alexander Malofeev, who won the International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition at age 12, is the perfect soloist to bring this sparkling piece to life. The program opens with selections from Prokofiev’s beloved Romeo and Juliet.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Tan Dun’s Water Concerto
One of the world’s leading composers, Tan Dun wrote that his Water Concerto was inspired by his childhood life along a river: “I transpose memories of beautiful laundry sounds, swimming sounds, water dancing sounds, and water popping sounds.” The Festival’s Principal Percussion Mark Damoulakis will bring water itself into the music using a variety of vessels. You might want to sit a few rows back. Next, Associate Conductor Euan Shields makes his Music Festival debut conducting Ravel’s Rapsodie espagnole, a piece inspired by the composer’s Basque heritage that evokes Spain’s sights, sounds, and passions.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Pops Night: The American Songbook
Conductor, arranger, and composer Jeff Tyzik invites you to Come Swing With Me! Step back in time to the heyday of the 1950’s Las Vegas strip when the biggest names in show business ruled the room and a well-poured martini was always within reach. Tyzik will bring his own orchestral arrangements of some of the great standards, and the soulful crooner Paul Loren will take you on a musical journey highlighting iconic voices of the era, from Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to Duke Ellington and Bobby Darin.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
Gil Shaham plays Barber
Samuel Barber was a serious composer and a gifted orchestral craftsman perhaps best known for his cinematic Adagio for Strings. Equally lush and compelling, his violin concerto gained popularity for its lyrical and songful first two movements and completely virtuosic third. The great violinist Gil Shaham returns to Sun Valley to share this marvelous work with us. To open the concert, Euan Shields conducts several excerpts from Thomas Adès’s Inferno, whose passages vividly depict episodes in Dante’s journey through Hell.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Gil Shaham and Festival Musicians Play Beethoven and Ravel
Beethoven wrote a string quintet?? Though it was published after his death, scholars believe the great composer re-arranged his famous “Kreutzer” violin sonata into a quintet featuring two cellos. Full of fiery passion, it features demanding solo parts for each instrument. The program opens with Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro for Harp, Flute, Clarinet, and String Quartet, a piece commissioned by a harp company to show off its instruments. Yet while the harp shines brightly, this is ultimately a shared tapestry that showcases Ravel’s masterful orchestration.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Season Finale: Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 “Titan”
The Festival’s Summer Season concludes with Mahler’s first symphony, whose monumental score demanded the largest orchestra ever assembled at the time. An epic narrative of struggle and triumph, it opens with the sounds of nature awakening, moves through dances, folk tunes, and a funeral march that twists “Frère Jacques” into something of a parody, and in the final movement pulls the audience into a heroic journey from despair to a glorious triumph. Watch out for some of Mahler’s tricks along the way–just when you think you might have arrived in heaven, things crash down only to begin the journey all over again!
All concerts are free, except for the Gala Fundraising Concert. Performances begin at 6:30 PM and take place at the Sun Valley Pavilion.
SUN VALLEY
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Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (SHACC)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN JULY
The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center – previously located in San Clemente for 26 years – is now opening at its new location in Laguna Beach, California across from Main Beach.
SHACC is home to one of the largest collections of historic surfboards in the world.
Founder Dick Metz
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ANNUAL
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation
The SVSEF Baldy Hill Climb (BHC) is an annual Sun Valley tradition bringing together hundreds of participants to hike or race to the top of Warm Springs in a 3,140 ft vertical climb in 1.86 miles. Always the last Saturday of September, the event helps raise funds in support of the SVSEF Cross Country Teams. The BHC includes the KinderClimb for kids 11 and younger competing on a 300 vertical feet course, and both a Hiking Class and Racing Class to the top of Baldy with a free ride down on the Challenger lift! Details, schedule, and link to register at svsef.org.
Hill Climb Saturday September 26, 2026
WOOD RIVER VALLEY’S ONLY FOOTWEAR SHOP
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SWAY BOUTIQUE
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STYLED TWICE
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BARRY PETERSON JEWELERS
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MAISON et CADEAUX
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THE CONTEMPORARY COTTAGE
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UNDERSTORY SUN VALLEY
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Once currency, now keepsake. These sterling silver pieces, crafted from vintage coins, are more than adornment—they’re a piece of history and a quiet reminder to pause, reflect, and live with intention. Find them exclusively at Understory Sun Valley. www.understorysunvalley.com
The Heart of the Valley. The Height of Care.
By Joy Prudek
For 25 years, St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center has delivered something rare: advanced, high quality health care in the heart of a rural mountain community. Opened in 2000 through the vision and generosity of local residents, St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) was built on a shared belief—that people in the Wood River Valley deserve exceptional care, close to home. A quarter century later, that commitment continues to guide everything the hospital does.
As the only hospital within 75 miles of Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey, and Bellevue, St. Luke’s Wood River serves both year-round residents and the many visitors drawn here for skiing, hiking, biking, and outdoor adventure. Whether someone is welcoming a baby, managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery, or facing an unexpected emergency, SLWR provides care grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and strong community connection.
A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES
Patients have access to a broad range of services designed to meet the needs of a rural, active population.
Primary care providers are located in both Ketchum and Hailey. Specialty services include orthopedics, cardiology, dermatology, OB/GYN, pediatrics, general surgery, neurology, rehabilitation, wound care and more, with visiting specialists in areas such as oncology and gastroenterology.
Recognizing mental health needs in our community, St. Luke’s Wood River offers comprehensive behavioral health services for adults, children, and adolescents. This includes pediatric and adolescent psychiatry—an uncommon resource in rural communities— supported by a multidisciplinary team of experienced therapists providing counseling and support close to home.
The emergency department is staffed 24/7 by board certified emergency physicians, and diagnostic services include CT, MRI, full laboratory testing, and advanced breast imaging at the Women’s Imaging Center.
Over the years, the care available at St. Luke’s Wood River has continued to evolve—shaped by community need, health system commitment, and local generosity. With support from the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, the hospital has recently added clinically meaningful advancements, including robotic assisted surgery, automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) to enhance breast cancer screening, and a new CT scanner completed through a shared investment with St. Luke’s Health System. Together, these tools help ensure patients receive timely diagnosis,
thoughtful treatment, and advanced care without leaving the Valley.
Access and convenience are also central to how care is delivered. Patients can use on-demand virtual care, available seven days a week for many non emergency needs. St. Luke’s also offers prescription home delivery, making it easier for patients to receive medications safely and reliably— especially helpful for those managing ongoing conditions, seasonal residents, or anyone balancing busy schedules.
AIR ST. LUKE’S
In a community defined by outdoor recreation, rapid emergency response can be lifesaving. With Air St. Luke’s base at St. Luke’s Wood River, critically ill or injured patients can be transported quickly to higher levels of care when needed. Staffed by highly trained flight nurses, paramedics, and pilots, Air St. Luke’s provides ICU level care in the air—offering reassurance when minutes truly matter.
As St. Luke’s Wood River celebrates its 25th anniversary, the focus remains steady: caring for this community today while preparing for what’s ahead. It’s a commitment to meeting the community’s needs by providing care, connecting care, and funding care— today and for the future.
Through the generosity of donors, the SLWR Foundation helps fund critical equipment, programs, and services that improve the lives of people throughout the Wood River Valley. S
People are at the heart of great health care. That’s why we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care tailored to the communities we serve. Together with our community partners and patients, we are building a stronger, healthier future for all Idahoans.
START YOUR ADVENTURES AT STURTEVANTS!
Sturtevants is your home base for your best summer days. We have you covered with world-class retail, rentals, and guides. Whether we're outfitting you with the right footwear and apparel to summit mountains or walk around town, tuning your bike for epic single track, or getting you the right bikes for a family ride on the Valley's scenic paved trails, our focus is always outstanding customer service. You can count on our friendly and knowledgable staff to point you in the right direction.
While the first bicycles were invented in the early 1800’s, they were far from the bicycles we know today. These early versions were more like wooden scooters with no pedals. It wasn’t until the 1860’s that pedals were added to the design, which made them much more efficient. 1885 saw developments such as the pneumatic tire, and the safety bicycle, which featured equal-sized wheels and a chain driven gear system. This type of bicycle quickly became very popular because it was much easier to ride than the earlier models. In 1896, the first Tour de France was held, and it’s been held every year since then. Fast
Bikes from the Future
forward to 2026. Today, there are many different types of bicycles available on the market. You can choose from road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, folding bikes, and of course, electric bikes, which is what we’ll focus on in this article.
While ebikes have now been around for a while, we’ve seen exponential growth in the U. S. market in the past few years. Ebike sales saw a145% increase in 2021 alone, with 30-50% of U.S. bicycle dealers revenues coming from ebikes. In the Netherlands, where cycling is king, 70% of new bicycle sales are now electric. Why are e-bikes outpacing traditional bike sales?
By Jim Santa
PEOPLE FOR BIKES GIVES US THESE 3 FACTORS:
1. UTILITY AND ACCESS: E-bikes make cycling more appealing by reducing the impact of hills and headwinds.
2. COMMUTING SHIFT: They are increasingly used as a direct replacement for cars and public transit, particularly in cities, (or mountain towns with multiple summers of road construction).
3. HIGHER ADOPTION RATES: In regions like Europe, e-bikes are projected to outsell all cars soon.
This rider has another reason not men-
tioned above. The quality, features, and performance of today’s e-bikes are simply amazing. And there’s a bike model built to suit anyone’s needs or desires. In our shop we use the following classifications to distinguish the models:
E-COMFORT CRUISER: A comfortable upright seated position – these bikes are for around town fun, a run to the grocery store or pub, with lifestyle features and accessories.
E-COMMUTER: Slightly more aggressive and forward riding position for speed and efficiency. These will often come with accessories like racks, lights, and fenders installed and ready for the commute.
E-EXPLORE: These models will also have a slightly more aggressive riding position and can handle pavement and bike paths, as-well-as gravel roads and easier trails.
E-UTILITY: These models are meant to Haul passengers and/or Cargo, but will also work well as commuters.
E-MOUNTAIN: Like our analog mountain bikes, there are hardtail and full suspension models with various levels of travel for Trail, Enduro, and Downhill. For our local terrain, the Trail models with mid-level suspension travel are our most popular.
E-ROAD: Drop bar road, and both flat and drop bar gravel models. These are meant for efficient, (and
fun), travel on roads and gravel roads. Some road models are Class 3 pedal assist for maximal speed with assistance to 28 mph.
TECHNOLOGY: The bikes of the future are here!! Today’s ebikes are far more advanced than even a few years ago, and we’ve seen overall weights drop by around 20%. Motors and batteries are where we’ve seen the greatest size and weight reductions, as well as performance improvements. This has allowed the manufacturers to refine the aesthetics and produce bikes with a much cleaner, more advanced appearance, it’s now not so easy to tell an e-bike from an analog bike. The categories above are just a starting point. Once you’ve determined the style of bike you’re interested in, the next step is determining the specific build. Each bike model will generally be available in 3-4 different builds. By “builds’ we mean the components on the bike will be of different levels. Let’s look at the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 mountain bike as an example. The premium level of a Levo 4, The S-Works Levo LTD, will come with SRAM Eagle AXS XX electronic shifting, Trickstuff Maxima 4 piston hydraulic brakes, Fox Float X Genie shock, and a Fox Transfer electronic dropper seat post, the best componentry available on the market. This model will sell for $15,400. The entry level for a Levo 4 will be an Alloy vs. Carbon frame and a SRAM Eagle 90 mechanical drivetrain. This model will sell for $6,700, and there are a couple more build options and price steps in
between. And the customization does not end there. All our suppliers also provide an App to customize your new ride. Fine tune performance to match your riding style, set up your display with the stats that matter most, and stay effortlessly connected to your bike. Smart security features add peace of mind, while timely system alerts keep everything running smoothly so you can simply focus on the ride. With all the various models, builds, and price points available, you can easily find the options to build your dream bike!
THE RIDE
We’ve discussed how much technology has advanced e-bikes in such a short period of time, but what effect has all of this had on riding. Whether it’s a commuter or a full suspensions mountain bike, today’s e-bikes are much more advanced and refined than even 10 years ago. Motors and batteries have become smaller, lighter, and more efficient providing up to 110nm. of torque with possible ranges of up to 5 hours. The advanced sensors in these new motors infinitely measure the rider’s input and apply just the right amount of “Supernatural” power to produce an extraordinarily seamless ride, smooth, quiet, and controlled, “it’s you only faster!” But don’t just take my word for it, here at Sturtevant’s we have a great selection of the best models in each of these categories, and demo bikes available to test ride. So swing by our locations in both Ketchum and Hailey to check out the latest offerings of these new, quite impressive, ebikes. And ride on! S
Adrift in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s First Flyfishing Lodge Opens to the World
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is known by many as the happiest country in the world. In fact, Bhutan’s primary socio-economic indicator is Gross National Happiness (GNH), a statistic coined and implemented by Bhutan’s fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuk. Though small in geographic size, measuring only 200 miles east to west and 90 miles north to south, the kingdom happily offers immense outdoor recreation opportunities. Activities include kayaking, rafting, trekking, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and, for the first time in history, flyfishing.
Technically, flyfishing for introduced brown trout and native snow trout has been allowed since 1974 but the recent approval of a national recreational angling program for Golden and Chocolate Mahseer, two of the rarest and most desirable species for international anglers, was only opened in 2023. And for the first time in the kingdom’s history, an eco-lodge
designed specifically for anglers, Manas River Lodge, has opened its doors to the international angling market.
MANAS RIVER LODGE
Manas River Lodge is located on the banks of the Mangde Chhu river, one of Bhutan’s mahseer strongholds, and rests within the borders of Royal Manas National Park, a true gem of the kingdom’s National Park system. Surrounded by natural wonders including rivers, streams, waterfalls and mountainous jungles that hold elephants, tigers, leopards, rhinoceros, wild buffalo, multiple primate species and nearly 800 bird species, Manas River Lodge is a high-end haven situated in one of the most biodiverse locales on the planet.
Though remote, Bhutan is remarkably easy to get to. Flights on Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Airlines, arrive regularly from Bangkok, New Delhi, Singapore, Dubai and Kathmandu among other international hubs. Once arrived in-kingdom, visitors will enjoy unique and spectacular sightseeing opportunities including the famed cliffside Tiger’s Nest monastery, the world’s largest Sitting Buddha statue, the Punakha Dzong (a fortress built in the 1600s to protect villagers from Tibetan invaders) and other Buddhist points of interest.
Transportation to Manas River Lodge is primarily accomplished by helicopter which makes for an unforgettable experience high above the mountainous topography of the Eastern Himalayas. Upon landing in Royal Manas National Park, guests are met by vehicles which deliver them to their lodgings after a short five-minute drive. Welcomed by the lodge’s highly trained service team, guests are then invited to share a riverside welcome drink and cool lemongrassinfused face towel as they are blessed by local Buddhist monks in advance of their angling adventure.
Manas River Lodge’s daily operations are overseen by
Nawang Tenzin, formerly the Assistant Manager of the Aman Resorts in Bhutan, one of the kingdom’s five-star lodging options. Nawang’s staff of highly trained service professionals ensure that each guest is pampered during their visit and the kitchen staff of former Aman chefs and assistants provides a culinary experience that is second to none in the kingdom.
SPECTACULAR SOUTHERN BHUTAN
Although non-angling guests are welcome and encouraged to join, Manas River Lodge was created in an effort to introduce anglers to the unique and previously unfished waters of spectacular southern Bhutan. Over the course of the week-long stay, guests will primarily fish from NRS rafts equipped with fishing frames, casting platforms, lean bars and comfortable seats intended to reproduce a western-style angling experience. Additionally, anglers will walk-andwade in select areas and even fish directly in front of the lodge on MRL’s private beach. By any measure, this is a fishing experience unlike any other offered in the international angling market.
Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora) and Chocolate Mahseer (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) are two target species which are endemic to the Himalayan Range and have only recently garnered the attention of most international anglers. Primarily pursued in India, the mahseer’s reputation has grown as adventurous anglers have begun to explore the remote waters of the Himalayas and a limited amount of social media has begun to focus on highlighting these rare and incredibly strong river-dwelling fish. Manas River Lodge stands as the only mahseer-specific fishing lodge located not only in Bhutan but across the entirety of the Himalayan range.
Simply stated, Manas River Lodge provides a unique angling adventure in an idyllic Himalayan setting while simultaneously offering a five-star lodging and culinary experience. Combine this attention to guest satisfaction with the calming sounds of the flowing Mangde Chhu river, the calls of Great Hornbills flying overhead, the thrill of a screaming fishing reel and the cultural uniqueness of Bhutan and her people and visitors can rest assured that they will discover unfettered happiness in the heart of the Himalayas. S
For more information about booking your angling adventure at Manas River Lodge, visit www.manasriverlodge.com or email info@himalayanflyfishing.com.
OUTDOOR GUIDE
Sun Valley and its surrounding areas will not leave you lacking for activities and adventure. With some of the best trails in the west, the mountain biking and hiking are second to none.
GOLF
Golfers of all skill levels enjoy an immersive golf experience with panoramic views of the Wood River Valley and Bald Mountain through 45 holes of golf, premier practice facilities, and an 18-hole putting course.
BALDY BLUEBIRD MUSIC FESTIVAL
There’ll be music in the air this Fourth of July week at the third annual Baldy Bluebird Music Festival at River Run Plaza on July 3rd and 4th. With headliners Brothers Osborne and Chase Rice, along with a lineup of stellar supporting acts, you won’t want to miss a beat.
Photos Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
THE PAVILION
The Sun Valley Pavilion will host a number of incredible performances this summer season. Summer offerings include a stand-up comedy showcase, The Sun Valley Music Festival, and various concerts.
SUN VALLEY ON ICE
Sun Valley Resort eagerly awaits the return of Sun Valley on Ice on July 1, with shows on most Saturdays throughout the summer. Sun Valley on Ice delivers an original lineup of all-star skaters including Olympic medalists and world-class figure skaters, who are sure to dazzle you.
Photos Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
OUTDOOR GUIDE
HORSEBACK RIDING
The best way to experience Sun Valley’s legendary Western heritage is with a visit to the fabled Sun Valley Stables and Western Horseman’s Center. Trail rides and wagon experiences are fun for the entire family, from beginner to experienced rider.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
With over 400 miles of single-track spread throughout the valley, individuals of all ages and experience levels can find something to suit them. The technical and rugged trails on Bald Mountain now boast the country’s longest purpose-built downhill route and 3,100 feet of lift-access trails. The more relaxed White Cloud Trails offer stunning views of the valley and a great hiking or biking experience for beginners and families.
HIKING
Sun Valley offers all levels of hiking trails. See the Bald Mountain trail map on pages 78 and 79.
Photos Courtesy of Sun Valley Resort
OUTDOOR GUIDE
RAFTING
A day in Sunbeam, Idaho with White Otter Outdoor Adventures simply can’t be beat! Your day starts with fresh blueberry muffins, raspberry scones, egg pies, and a good cup of coffee. Morning sun and some incredible food are followed by the sharing of laughter on the waters of the crystal clear Upper Main Salmon River. Your day ends in the afternoon sun on the deck of the Sunbeam Café. Rafting from Sunbeam is a must when you’re here for vacation. Even the drive to and from the river will leave you speechless. There are very few places as beautiful and as untouched as the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
www.whiteotter.com | 208-788-5005
TRAILING OF THE SHEEP FESTIVAL
The 30th Annual Celebration • October 7-11, 2026
Don’t miss Idaho’s premier cultural event honoring the arts, history and culture of the West. Fall is beautiful in Sun Valley and this event will capture your heart as we celebrate a slice of the American West. The event includes an authentic Sheep Folklife Fair, culinary events featuring lamb and local foods, storytelling, Wool Fest, multicultural experiences, entertainment, demonstrations and presentations, cooking, championship sheepdog trials and the Big Sheep Parade (Idaho living history) with 1,200 sheep trailing down Main Street in Ketchum. www.trailingofthesheep.org
Photo: White Otter Outfitters
Photo: Carol Waller
Idaho’s Iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival Celebrates 30 Years in 2026
ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST UNIQUE CULTURAL FESTIVALS IS ALL ABOUT SHEEP
While the Sun Valley community is renowned as a worldfamous ski resort area, long before it became a resort in 1936 the community had deep roots in both mining and agriculture, specifically sheep. Sheep have been trailing through the Wood River Valley of Idaho for well over a century-and-a-half and are an integral part of Idaho’s western heritage. And for the past three decades, Idaho’s iconic Trailing of the Sheep Festival has celebrated the sheep, herders, history, and food of this unique tradition. The Festival, recognized as one of the “Top Ten Fall Festivals in the World “by msn.com, will celebrate its 30th anniversary October 7-11, 2026, with five days of unique events held throughout the Sun Valley area of Idaho.
Each fall, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival honors the 150+ year annual tradition of moving sheep (‘trailing’) from high mountain summer pastures down through the Valley to traditional winter grazing and lambing areas in the south. This annual migration is living history and the focus of a unique and authentic Festival that celebrates the people, arts, cultures,
and traditions of Idaho’s sheep ranching families, highlighting the principal contributors – the Basques, Scottish, and Peruvians.
The Festival has significantly expanded from its humble beginnings 30 years ago, when it was created by local sheep ranchers John and Diane Peavey, along with the Sun Valley/ Ketchum Chamber & Visitors Bureau, to showcase this unique annual tradition through an event that would attract visitors in the fall. But the goals and objectives of the Festival remain the same – preserving the stories and history of sheep ranchers and herders, celebrating the rich cultures of the past and present, and entertaining and educating children and adults about the production of local food and fiber that have sustained local economies for generations.
The five-day Trailing of the Sheep Festival includes nonstop activities in multiple venues – history, folk arts, an authentic Sheep Folklife Fair, lamb culinary offerings, Wool Fest classes, music, storytelling, National Qualifying Sheepdog Trials and, the always entertaining, Big Sheep Parade with over 1,200 sheep hoofing it down Main Street in Ketchum.
“The Trailing of the Sheep Festival has become a ‘bucket list’ festival. Each year we welcome thousands of people from around the world who come to enjoy our event and celebrate the authentic living history it provides,” says Laura Musbach Drake, Festival Executive Director.
Photo: Michael Edminster
Photo: Carol Waller
2026 FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Big Sheep Parade with over 1,200 sheep trailing down Main Street in Ketchum, Idaho.
National Qualifying Sheepdog Trials featuring eighty of the country’s most talented border collies, and other trained herding breeds, with their handlers competing for top awards.
Sheep Folklife Fair featuring Basque, Scottish, and Peruvian dancers and musicians, sheep shearing demonstrations, over eighty sheep and wool product vendors, and children’s activities.
Sheep Tales Gathering featuring “A Taste of Basque: From There to Here & From Then to Now.” The esteemed, James Beard nominated Boise chef, Dan Ansotegui, will be joined by John Ysura, who has a PhD in History and a specialty in the history of the Basque diaspora of the western United States. Together, they will present the story of Basque food and how it has changed from the farmhouses of the Basque country of Spain and France to the Basque owned boarding houses, and to today’s Basque restaurants throughout the U.S.
Culinary Events including For the Love of Lamb dine-around, Lamb Fest at the Folklife Fair, Cooking with Lamb classes, a Cheese Making class, and Farm to Table Lamb Dinners featuring Idaho lamb from local area ranchers.
Wool Fest featuring over twenty classes and workshops on creating with wool. Happy Trails Closing Party in Ketchum Town Square (before and after the Big Sheep Parade) featuring vendors, food, and live music. S
For the detailed schedule, tickets, and lodging deals, visit www.trailingofthesheep.org.
Photo: Jim Grossman
Photo: Carol Waller
Photo: Carol Waller
AIRLINE FLIGHTS
2026 SUN VALLEY (SUN) NONSTOP FLIGHTS – 8 CITIES!
Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Salt Lake City (SLC), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA)
YEAR-ROUND: Delta SLC, United DEN, Alaska SEA
WINTER/SUMMER/FALL: United LAX, SFO, ORD
WINTER: Delta LAX, SEA, American ORD, PHX, Alaska SAN
≈ Flight times are approximate
AIRLINES SERVING HAILEY, ID (SUN)
Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com
Seattle (SEA) – year-round
San Diego (SAN) – winter
American Airlines www.aa.com
Chicago (ORD) – winter
Phoenix (PHX) – winter
Delta Airlines . .
Salt Lake City (SLC) – year-round
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Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle (SEA) – winter
United Airlines www.united.com
Denver (DEN) – year-round
Chicago (ORD) – winter/summer
Los Angeles (LAX) – winter/summer/fall
San Francisco (SFO) – winter/summer/fall
OTHER NEARBY AIRPORTS BOISE, ID (BOI)
Located 150 miles southwest of Sun Valley and served by seven major airlines.
TWIN FALLS, ID (TWF)
Located 60 miles south of
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Sun Valley Weddings 9
The gorgeous mountain setting combined with top rate services provided by wedding planners, florists, photographers, caterers and venues will give you and your guests the very best experience to treasure for a lifetime.
Photo: Maggie Grace
Planner: Bluebottle Events
From the South to the Sawtooths
HARPER & CURT
Curt and I both grew up in south Alabama, in towns only thirty minutes apart, yet somehow our paths never crossed until one summer afternoon along the Gulf Coast. We met at Pirates Cove, a laid-back waterfront spot famous for bushwhackers, cheeseburgers, and salty sailors stopping in — not exactly glamorous, but the perfect beginning to our story.
Nearly seven years later, Curt proposed after an early morning bow hunt at our family camp. I never imagined I would get engaged wearing full camouflage while he dropped to one knee, but somehow it made the moment even more special.
When we began planning our wedding, we considered everywhere from the Bahamas to North Carolina to our family farm back home. Still, nothing seemed to fit the vision we shared. Then I remembered a small mountain town I had passed through years earlier on a road trip out West with my granddad. Sun Valley stayed with me all those years — understated luxury surrounded by breathtaking scenery, warm people, and an effortless western charm that instantly made you feel at home.
Once I connected with Tiffany at Alpen Joy Events, everything began falling into place. Sun Valley was exactly what we had been searching for: refined yet rugged, elegant yet welcoming.
By August, seventy of our closest friends and family made the journey from Alabama to Idaho, most visiting the West
Wedding Planner: Tiffany Berger/Alpen Joy Events
Photographer: Ray J. Gadd
Floral Design: Tara Bella Flowers
for the very first time. The entire weekend felt magical. The Burdge barn was the perfect venue. However, the word barn doesn’t really do it justice. The barn felt like something pulled from the landscape itself — intentionally designed to honor the rugged beauty surrounding it.
Standing together beneath the Sawtooths, surrounded by all of our favorite people, it felt surreal to look around and realize everyone had traveled all that way to celebrate with us. Between the mountain views, the cool Idaho air, and the nonstop laughter all weekend long, we truly could not have imagined a better place to start our marriage.
It was the weekend of our dreams, and we already know Sun Valley will always hold a special place in our hearts. S
So this is love
GRACIE & COLE
RGracie and Cole met in Santa Barbara, California where their story began along the coast. Not long after, Gracie brought Cole to the place that had always meant the most to her—Sun Valley. Growing up there, she had often imagined getting married in the mountains, surrounded by the landscape and the people that shaped so much of her life.
What started as something personal to her quickly became something they both shared. Cole naturally fell in love with Idaho—the mountains, the quiet, the feeling of being somewhere that makes everything else slow down. It became a place that felt incredibly special to both of them, and the perfect setting to begin their next chapter.
On August 22nd, beneath a clear summer sky, they were married at River Run Lodge. Before the ceremony, they took a moment just for themselves, riding the gondola up to Roundhouse. Standing together above the valley, overlooking the Pioneer Mountains, it was a quiet pause in the middle of a day that would move so quickly—a chance to soak it all in before everything began.
The ceremony took place on the grass, looking up at Bald Mountain. It was moving and emotional, sprinkled with moments of laughter, and surrounded by the people who know and love them best. As the evening unfolded, moving toasts brought both laughter and tears, followed by their first dances and a packed dance floor that carried the celebration late into the night.
From quiet, meaningful moments to an epic dance party, it was everything they had imagined—and more. A day that felt both deeply personal and joyfully shared, rooted in what shaped them, celebrated with the people they love most, and the beginning of everything ahead. S
Wedding Planner: Lynsey Rooney Events Photographer: Madison Maltby Photography
Floral Design: Tara Bella Flowers
LODGING
WHERE TO STAY WHILE
PLAY FROM 5-STAR TO SLEEPING BAGS WE HAVE
INCLUDING LUXURY HOMES AND CONDOS
BED & BREAKFASTS
PINE Hayhurst Bed & Breakfast
208-653-2135, www.hayhurstBnB.com
STANLEY Lost River Outfitters
171 No. Main, Ketchum 726-1706, Fax: 726-6866 (three cabins with kitchens and a back country bistro)
Sawtooth Hotel & Restaurant (close October 19, 2013)
755 Ace of Diamonds, 721-2459, www.sawtoothhotel.com
Stanley High Country Inn (close October 30, 2013 – January 1,2014) 15
21 Ace of Diamonds, 774-7000, www.highcountryinn.biz
GUEST RANCHES & RESORTS
FAIRFIELD Soldier Mountain Ranch & Resort
Box 3385, West Coral, Id, 400 W. 600 N., 764-2506, Fax: 764-2927 (14 units have kitchens)
In addition to our 2,000 Sq Ft Residences, we also offer:
SERVICES:
• Complimentary Valet Services – let our valets drive you around town, to the ski mountain, golf courses, hiking trailheads and restaurants. We also offer airport transfers and personal storage (owners only).
• Concierge Services – let the Concierge make your dinner reservations, massages, tee-times and much more!
• Daily Housekeeping Services
• Weekly wine & cheese receptions
AMENITIES:
• Year-round Rooftop Pool & Spas with panoramic views of the ski mountain!
• Exercise/Sauna/Steam/Massage area open 24-hours a day, featuring modern, interactive exercise equipment
HC 64, Box 9102, 774-3547, Fax: 774-2280, www.smileycreeklodge.com The Meadows RV Park
Box 475, off Hwy. 75 at the number 13 Braodway Run, 726-5445
STANLEY Elk Mountain RV Resort
Box 115, 774-2202, Fax: 774-3756
Mountain Village Resort RV Park
Box 350, 774-3661, 800-843-5475, Fax: 774-3761
Smiley Creek Lodge
HC 64, Box 9102, 774-3547, Fax: 774-2280, www.smileycreeklodge.com
Torrey’s Resort & RV Park
HC 67, Box 725, 838-2313, 888-838-2313
Valley Creek Lodge & RV Park
Box 402, Hwy. 21, 774-3606, off Hwy 21 (WiFi access)
TRINITY HOT SPRINGS
RESORT ~ CLUB ~ SPA
RESORT ~ CLUB ~ SPA
YOGA ~ CABINS ~ CAMPING ~ EVENTS
YOGA ~ CABINS ~ CAMPING ~ EVENTS
RETREATS ~ WEDDINGS ~ REUNIONS
RETREATS ~ WEDDINGS ~ REUNIONS
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE EVENTS
Car-B-Q
June 13, 2026
10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mountain Village Resort
FREE LIVE Music by
Sawtooth Blues Band
June 13, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
LIVE Music –Sawtooth Valley Gathering
June 18, 2026 - June 21, 2026
FREE LIVE Music by Jeshua Marshall & the Flood
July 3 - 4, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
4th of July
Parade & Fireworks
July 4, 2026
5:00 p.m. | Stanley
Saints Weekend in the Sawtooths
July 9 - 12, 2026
Velvet Falls Dance Hall Lawn
LIVE Music by Dave Nudo Band
July 17 - 18, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
Sawtooth Festival
July 18 - 19, 2026
LIVE Music by Dead Winter Carpenters
July 18, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
FREE LIVE Music by Brook Faulk & Neon Moon
July 24 - 25, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
FREE LIVE Music by George Devore’s All-Stars
August 10, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
FREE LIVE Music by Low-Fi
August 28 - 29, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
Sawtooth Salmon Festival
August 29, 2026
11:00 a.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall Lawn
FREE LIVE Music by Bo Depena Band
September 4 - 5, 2026
8:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
SVRF Department Fireman’s Ball + Live Music
September 19, 2026
7:00 p.m. | Velvet Falls Dance Hall
NYE 2027
December 31, 2026
9:00 p.m.
Maps
STANLEY
KETCHUM
ELKHORN
HAILEY
Cobblestone St.
BELLEVUE
BIKE PATH
The Wood River Trails Bike Path starts in Bellevue and ends just north of Ketchum. This smooth, paved path has scenery all the way and is open to foot traffic, bikes, dogs and skates. In the winter season it is groomed for cross-country skiing. Sorry, no motorized vehicles. Take this trail and leave the car behind!
TOWN BIKE PATH
SHOPPING MAP
RETAIL
1. Atkinsons’ Market
2. Barry Peterson Fine Jewelers
3. Contemporary Cottage
4. Elaine Kim
5. Farmer’s Daughter
6. Jensen Stern Joaillier
7. Maison et Cadeaux
8. Moonshine Boutique
9. NourishMe
10. Ozzies Shoes
11. Primavera
12. Sturtevants
13. Styled Twice
14. Sun Valley Needle Arts
15. Sway Boutique
16. Understory
GALLERIES
A. Broschofsky Gallery *
B. Frederic Boloix Fine Art
C. SV Contemporary Gallery*
D. Gail Severn Gallery *
E. Gilman Contemporary *
F. Harvey Arts Project USA
G Hemmings Gallery*
H. Jennifer Bellinger Fine Art
I. Kneeland Gallery *
J. MESH Gallery*
K. Mountain Images Gallery
L. Ochi Fine Art Gallery
M. Sun Valley Museum of Art *
N. Trails West Gallery
O. Wood River Fine Arts
* Member Sun Valley Gallery Association. www.svgalleries.org • info@.svgalleries.org
17. Native Landscaping
18. Topnotch Fine Furnishings
REAL ESTATE HOME & GARDEN
19. Berkshire Hathaway
20. Remax
21. Sun Valley Insurance
GALLERY WALK S 2026
EVENINGS 5:00 - 7:30 PM
FEBRUARY 13, 2026
MARCH 6, 2026
JULY 3, 2026
AUGUST 7, 2026
SEPTEMBER 4, 2026
DECEMBER 29, 2026
The Tallow Buzz
By Julie Johnson, NTP
Tallow has been used for skin nourishment and protection for thousands of years. From the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who used tallowbased ointments to combat harsh desert climates, to healing balms of ancient Sumeria and Babylonia, this ingredient has a 5,000-year history of treating burns and inflammation. Later, the Romans utilized tallow in their famous bathhouses to moisturize and protect the skin.
Did you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ? Much like the food we eat, what we apply to our skin is processed by the liver. When the liver is occupied with these external substances, it has less time to perform the other vital functions necessary to support a vibrant life.
Even our pioneering ancestors relied on tallow for homemade soaps and balms. It was affordable, shelf-stable, and effective, with floral and essential oil recipes passed down through generations until the mid-1900s.
SO WHAT CHANGED?
The shift away from these natural remedies began after World War II with the rise of newly discovered synthetic products. The late 1940s and 50s saw a demonization of animal products, largely influenced by Ancel Keys and the sugar industry and the “diet-heart hypothesis,” which incorrectly linked saturated fats to heart disease. By 1980, government guidelines promoted low-fat, high-carb (sugar) diets, further cementing this change. The skincare industry copied this shift to synthetics.
It is very important to be mindful of what our liver processes. When toxins are consumed or absorbed through the skin, the liver must store them within the body. Specifically, it creates fat to “hide” these toxins and prevent them from crossing the blood-brain barrier. The liver can easily convert sugar to fats for this purpose.
Big businesses capitalized on these new food and cos-
Audra (left) with all of her amazing products at NourishMe
“I
originally began this journey while struggling with hormonal acne after having my daughter. I was searching for something truly nourishing for my skin and started exploring traditional remedies and ancestral skincare. That is when I discovered tallow and how compatible it is with our skin. After seeing such a difference myself, I felt inspired to begin creating products and sharing them with others.”
— Audra Sma
metic trends, using sophisticated advertising to convince consumers that man-made alternatives were superior to mother nature. Public perception shifted toward cheap vegetable oils, (sadly not heart healthy olive oil) and trans fats, which contributed to a decline in our overall health. During this transition, traditional tallow-based skincare was largely replaced by plant oils and petroleum-based alternatives. Most of today’s skin care products have ingredients such as Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) and parabens (methyl-, isobutyl-, propyl- and others). They are used as preservatives and prevent mold from growing on products, which all sounds good but have unfortunate consequences. They are
carcinogens and hormone disruptors that cause liver damage which disrupts the endocrine system causing reproductive and developmental disorders.
Tallow products serve as an excellent alternative to both high-end and budget skincare options.
I recommend always reading the ingredients of every product you apply to yourself and your children. While it is difficult to avoid environmental toxins in our air and water, we can control what we put on our skin and the food we consume by carefully reviewing every label.
We are excited to introduce a local entrepreneur, Audra Sma, and her tallow-based business, Sublime Apothecary & Co.
Based in Idaho, Sublime Apothecary & Co. is a botanical skincare line rooted in ancestral wisdom. Founded by Audra, an esthetician-trained formulator, the brand focuses on grass-fed, grass-finished tallow blended with organic botanicals to support healthy, resilient skin.
We are pleased to see these traditional tallow products returning to the skincare market and hope you enjoy discovering this intentional, local brand.
Audra can be found at the Farmers Markets in Ketchum (Tuesday) and Hailey (Thursday) and in Boise’s Capital City Market.
She also does pop-up markets at NourishMe in the off seasons. I love protecting my skin and endocrine health with her sensually scented creamy balms and serums. S
DINING
KETCHUM
The Sawtooth Club is where mountain soul meets small-town sophistication, equal parts cowboy and cosmopolitan. A restaurant and bar where the scent of grilled steak mingles with candlelight and good wine. A gathering place where the conversation is as warm as the fireplace that anchors the room.
The Sawtooth Club Downtown Ketchum at its very best since 1937.
THE HEART AND
The Pioneer Saloon is celebrated for its perfectly aged, tender, and flavorful beef—an enduring taste of Idaho’s past, when ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was sealed with a handshake and a drink. The authentic atmosphere is enhanced by natural wood finishes, mounted game trophies, and period firearms, all combining to transport guests back to a classic Western saloon experience.
If you haven’t been to the Pioneer Saloon, you haven’t been to Ketchum!
SOUL OF KETCHUM
With gratitude for our local farmers, producers & providers
