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JULY.AUGUST | 2021 | VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 2

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CONTENTS

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12 12-29 | Features 12 Destination Foothill Libations New facilities bring sunset views for dining, live music and events

20 Feelin’ Groovy Tours Exploring with Georgie Girl

26 Adventure Awaits Some fun in the sun

08 | Departments 08 Community Note

by Tia Markland Crabtree

30 Face To Face Man of Many Hats

32 Lifestyle

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The River Winds Upward

36 Health and Beauty

Mindy Joslin and Colleen Satterwhite at Juniper and Blue

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WRITERS: Chelsea Chambers Tia Crabtree Alana Dunn Jenny Gilman Ed Guthero Liza Long Natalie Plummer Emily Simon PHOTOGRAPHERS: Tia Crabtree Ed Guthero Rase Littlefiled Kimberlee Miller Eagle Museum Christina Purcell DESIGNERS: Lead Designer - Chelsey Adams Assistant Designer - Tia Crabtree

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38 The Arts

52 Cuisine

40 Travel

56 Local Eats

Dancer Makella Bergeson

Your Dream Idaho Vacation

Biscotti For All

Best Dining Around Town

44 Up Close Teaching Endurance

46 Community Exploring the Owyhees

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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dear readers Sweet, sweet summer is here! The sun is shining, BBQs are fired up, and we cannot wait to share this edition of Eagle Magazine with you! We have gone through a lot together over this last year, so now it’s time to relax and unwind with our featured stories! SIP Idaho has returned with a delicious mix of spirits to tantalize your senses.

Have you heard about the new 3 Horse Ranch Vineyard?

Read all about their gorgeous new facility! Biscotti anyone? Bella Biscotteria Artisan Italian Bakery is open and filled to the hilt with delicious Italian baked goods.

Meet the man of many hats, local author, Mike Beiriger or explore Eagle’s new boutique--Juniper and Blue--with owners, Mindy and Colleen! Plan your next getaway at Coeur a’Alene’s Blackwell Boutique Hotel and learn all about Makella Bergeson, a thirteen-year-old dancer with big dreams and the talent to match! We have so much more in store for you with this edition. As always, thank you for your continued support. We love sharing your stories and learning about all of the incredible, inspiring, and heart-warming accomplishments across the Treasure Valley and beyond!

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FOOTHILL LIBATIONS

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BY JON HAND

DESTINATION FOOTHILL LIBATIONS NEW FACILITIES BRING SUNSET VIEWS FOR DINING, LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

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Martha and Gary Cunningham, proprietors of 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards and Winery, are familiar to many local wine enthusiasts for both their wines and the winery’s memorable setting north of Eagle.

Since they acquired the 1,600 acre property in 1998, the Cunninghams have successfully navigated the challenges inherent to the wineindustry—they now operate the largest family-owned winery in Idaho.

Its physical location sets 3 Horse Ranch apart from other prominent

Our conversation shifted to “the next thing”, the culmination of years dreaming and planning and listening to customers.

Earlier this spring, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards unveiled a stunning new facility which houses not only its tasting room and wine production facilities but offers restaurant and event services as well.

Perched across Pearl Road from the vineyards, the “Ranch House at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards and Winery” offers beautiful vistas which can

Idaho wineries located along the Snake River to the southwest or in

be enjoyed both inside or from the Sunnyside Terrace and adjacent

the Lewiston area far to the north. As part of the Eagle Foothills

Great Lawn.

American Viticultural Area (AVA), the local geography and elevation combine to produce unique wines. “[The] play of sun and shade, along with cooling breezes off the Boise Front range and the high altitude of the vineyards, are what define wine from the Eagle Foothills,” according to Martha. “The cooling influences of shade and breeze help keep ripening and acidity in check, producing wines of exceptional quality and value.”

As I visit the winery on a cool, breezy day it is apparent that, beyond

With the winery’s expanded attention to food and events, the Cunninghams recently recruited new General Manager Travis Everhart to 3 Horse Ranch. Raised in Fresno, Travis began cooking as a youth, attended California Culinary Academy, spent three years managing kitchens in Hawaii, and became Executive Chef at Newport Beach’s well-known Rusty Pelican. After joining Islands Restaurants, Travis enjoyed a lengthy career in which he “oversaw all culinary direction”, which included development of both people and new menu offerings.

the physical setting of the winery, other human qualities—passion and determination, for example--contribute to their success.

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Eventually, family drew Travis and his wife to Idaho, and he is excited to leverage his culinary and operations experience at 3 Horse Ranch. “I’ve circled all the way around,” he says on the phone while prepping the day’s cuisine. Travis is pleased to be in an environment in which he creates menu items based on what is sourced locally: “Rather than taking a year to add a new item, at the winery we can do it in a day.”

Everhart’s enthusiasm for the work and his team is matched by his enthusiasm for the winery’s legacy and spirit of “creativity and flexibility”.

A few days later, Travis provides me a tour of the new facility where he acknowledges the work of Head Winemaker Corey Sprott is still of a mystery to him—and a great learning opportunity! What is not a mystery for Travis, though, is the limitless opportunities to create meaningful experiences for the winery’s customers. The new grounds with their vistas provide one pallet for Travis and his team. A less obvious pallet includes the Fermentation Hall and Barrel Room themselves which will double as event space and soon include member-focused food and

“I’VE CIRCLED ALL THE WAY AROUND,” TRAVIS

wine-paring experiences. Other prospects seem to beckon Travis, no

EVERHART SAYS ON THE PHONE WHILE PREPPING

doubt driven by the winery’s creative and flexible culture.

THE DAY’S CUISINE. HE IS PLEASED TO BE IN AN

Over the years, 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards has qualified to label their wines as “estate bottled” which, according to the Wine

ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH HE CREATES MENU

Spectator, is defined as: “the winery listed on the label owns or

ITEMS BASED ON WHAT IS SOURCED LOCALLY:

controls 100 percent of the grapes that went into the bottle, and the

“RATHER THAN TAKING A YEAR TO ADD A NEW

wine was crushed, fermented, finished, aged and bottled all in the

ITEM, AT THE WINERY WE CAN DO IT IN A DAY.”

area that’s stated on the label.”

same place, and that place has to be located in the same viticultural After development of their “estate” designation in the Eagle Hills AVA, opening an impressive new facility and hiring a new General Manager, one could not blame Martha and George Cunningham for resting a bit on their laurels. Instead, sitting on the expansive new patio with the vineyard-covered hills in the distance, the sparkle in Martha’s eyes peers into the future at “the next thing”.

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FOOTHILL LIBATIONS

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Like Travis Everhart, Marc Grubert and Jeff Badigian of Eagle’s Spring Creek Brewing Company were raised in Fresno.

They met in 1976, became elementary school friends, graduated high school and then lost touch. It was not until 2008 when a mutual friend reunited them, when they learned both were recent transplants to Idaho. Their friendship quickly rekindled.

Spring Creek Brewing Company is the product of that friendship and, importantly, Jeff’s experience as a homebrewer. “I first brewed beer with my friend Jim Byron who was also our first investor at Spring Creek Brewing. The first beer that I made was a cream ale…I shared it with my friends and neighbors and they really seemed to enjoy it. I think that was probably when I decided that I really liked the process and science behind brewing.”

In 2017, during a backyard barbeque, Jeff and Marc brainstormed an idea to open a brewery and that night began years of planning, fundraising, and building.

The result is a new 6000 square foot brewery and restaurant in Eagle’s Avimor community. The location made sense for three big reasons: the growing neighborhood had limited beer or dining options, it is a natural launch point for hikers and bikers into the Avimor Trail System, and its proximity to Highway 55 traffic is excellent.

Besides its location, Marc explains that a few other facts might not be obvious: “Our sunsets from the patio are world class and we’re less than 10 minutes from downtown Eagle. It feels like you’ve escaped to Scotland for a pint.”

After three years working to make their dream a reality, Marc and Jeff scheduled to open in March 2020. Covid-19 interrupted their plans and forced them to drastically adjust their business plan. Only in August were they able to have a limited opening. While it impacted their cash flow, the circumstances provided a silver lining as they learned important lessons

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about their products and customers.

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The experience was both gut-wrenching and rewarding.

“The kindness and generosity of human beings should not be underestimated, and people genuinely are hoping you succeed,” says Marc. Jeff points out how other local brewers supported their work and “cooperation between breweries” is excellent and synergistic.

Slowly at first, their business grew as more people become aware of the brewery. The Avimor neighborhood has been incredibly supportive, to be sure. More surprising are the customers finding their way from Eagle, Meridian, Boise—and Horseshoe Bend!

Originally envisioned as a “pizza and beer” experience, Marc and Jeff instead expanded the menu to broaden its appeal and are “laser-focused on high-quality beer and craft food.” As Marc says, “We brew and create dishes to style but aren’t afraid to present a twist on traditional expectations.” Like 3 Horse Ranch, Spring Creek Brewing Company is focused on local suppliers to build a local experience while paying homage to the community and its heritage.

Despite the challenges mounted by the pandemic, Spring Creek Brewing continues to make up ground each month. Both founders are quick to smile and are optimistic even as they acknowledge hard lessons learned: “We are still good friends and this experience gives you faith in the human spirit.”

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EXPLORING WITH GEORGIE GIRL

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Georgie Girl, for the last year, she took the opportunity instead to reflect on how to grow her business. She decided to try her

For Michelle Moreau Keener, it’s always been about this. After

hand at the Treasure Valley and will be launching in Boise soon.

spending years in the public relations world, she was excited for

Her goal is to hit the road this summer, in mid-July.

a change.

“We’ll start the season with two regularly scheduled tours, “After college I forgot about my childhood dream but would

Summer in the City, which will be focused on downtown

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and Garden City; and Saints & Sinners, which will focus on

researching new areas,” shared Michelle. “Finally, in 2018, after

downtown Boise’s cathedrals, the Old Idaho Penitentiary, and

a number of years experiencing ageism in finding gainful and

Table Rock – a sacred site to several Native American tribes,”

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Michelle explained. “We will also offer a weekly, seasonal

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lavender farm tour at Red Chair Lavender Farm in Eagle.

2018 after a lot of research, I earned two important touring

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Adventure Awaits SOME FUN IN THE SUN FOR THOSE WHO HAVEN’T EXPLORED IDAHO MUCH, THERE’S MUCH MORE THAN JUST RUSSETS AND HORSES. BUT FOR THOSE OF US THAT KNOW THE LUSCIOUS LANDSCAPE OF IDAHO, THIS IS YOUR REMINDER TO KEEP EXPLORING.

PADDLE BOARDING

Pack your paddleboards and tubes and head to Crouch for a great outdoor adventure! Put in at the Tie Creek Campground and float for an hour into Crouch and head to Two River Grill for dinner. There are five campgrounds in the area to book.

HOT SPRINGS

The canyon along the South Fork is scenic bliss—rushing whitewater and a scaling canyon of expansive forest. Drive through Crouch and run into a mecca of hot springs: Pine Flats, Kirkham, Warm Springs, and Bonneville. Watch out for the skinny dippers at Bonneville and be sure to bring plenty of water.

FISHING

Discover the beauty of Lake Walcott State Park. A 65-acre park nestled on the shores of Lake Walcott, which boasts 11,000 acres of surface area. Anglers of all skill levels will love the plentiful large and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, and yellow perch. It also has plenty of shade on land with a great disc golf course. Bonus points for finding the secret hot springs where you can hunt arrowheads.

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

Trail Creek in Sun Valley is beautiful. The long stretch of easy trail is canopied with shade as you glide up and down through pines and aspens. A good solid workout before you head back to town for dinner.

Life is good!

HIKING

Past Trail Creek is a forty-five-minute drive through Galena Summit to Redfish Lake. Take the boat trip tour across lake and hike the Lily Pad trail to the waterfall. A scenic surrounding like Lord of the Rings, minus the CGI effects.

BACKPACKING

Elevated bliss. The stint to Alice Lake is a steady climb of 11 miles—a journey you’ll find fulfilling with towering mountain peaks and clear glacier water. All the essentials needed for camping overnight are required. Fishing in the morning and evening is promising and the deer are present. Black bears have been sighted in the area so come prepared!

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Eagle author, Mike Beiriger, hails from Kansas City where he

Man of Many Hats

attended the University of Kansas for English and TV/film Journalism.

But shortly after school, Mike dropped everything and headed to Los Angeles with aspirations in the film and music recording industry.

This rock n’ roll-driven life choice turned out to be a great success and he spent the next several decades as a sound engineer, recording for bands like Heart, Cheap Trick, and Queen. Mike accumulated six gold and platinum records as well as two Emmys during his career.

But as the story often goes, it was time for a change and Mike decided to dive back to his roots and try his hand in the world of writing. Since he began writing again, just ten years ago, he has published seven novels, further proving his enviable levels of drive and determination.

“My wife, Mary, has been both my muse and greatest source of encouragement,” Mike shared with us.

The focus of his novels is centered around historical fiction, which

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requires a lot of research to get going but allows him to get creative with stories he is already interested in. “I like this genre because the history is already written, so you don’t have to reimagine the endings.”

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His latest venture, Scenes from the Siege of Doblina, is a four-book series set in the early 1940s. This multi-character novel follows the

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stories of Polish families while their town is under Nazi occupation. So much more than just a traditional holocaust tale, Doblina paints an intimate picture of life in such a war-torn world.

Because the series follows the lives of multiple characters, Mike is able to unravel the very fabrics of reality that we all cling to and open his readers’ eyes to an existence that many have never, and will never, experience.

When he’s not writing, Mike spends his time honing his photography skills, cooking, and fishing in Idaho’s many beautiful outdoor spaces. If you’d like to learn more about Mike and his novels, visit him on Facebook @ scenesfromtheseigeofdoblina. His books are available for purchase on Amazon by simply entering “Michael Beiriger” in the search bar.

• Tonight! The Charlie Manson Band is a rocking pulp fiction “what if?” story that describes what could have happened if Manson had not been suspected for the gruesome 1969 murders. Pop stardom awaited.

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• Scenes from the Siege of Doblina is a four-volume series narrating the five-year saga of a small Polish town suffering, struggling, and surviving under Nazi repression and genocide.

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LIFESTYLE

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This set in motion a flurry of vision discussions, the gathering of a specialized team of experts and some detailed drawings of incomparable precision. Design, engineering, fabrication, production, installation and LED lighting were the main tasks to accomplish.

A select team of Eagle-based artisans collaborated with the goal of completing it in time for the 2021 Spring Parade of Homes.

With a tight deadline, emails and prototypes began. David quickly summoned design partner, Matt Heim of Heim Design Studio, along with construction and CNC expert Anthony Holzapple and lighting expert Michael Hofer to spec out the actual measurements and design configuration of the The 2020 global pandemic represents for many a year of challenges, changes and new clarity. For

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Ranch with Paradigm Construction Company and finalizing details that would combine the celebrations of

LED lighting and supports since the stairs

their new life together, their love of the outdoors and the faith upon which their lives were built.

were to be floating and visible from beneath.

While walking among the wood slabs with David Gosse, they mentioned that their home would feature a floating circular staircase framed by a large picture window. Their staircase concept was also an allusion to the awe-inspiring waters of Yosemite Falls and the “river of life” and healing trees as depicted in Revelation 22:1-2.

“Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”

Mindi turned to David and commented simply about how cool it would be if Woodlab could create the stair treads emulating a waterfall. An idea was born, and for the next hour, they sat together and dreamed up the first-of-its-kind, epoxy-filled, circular and floating waterfall stair to include special effects lighting that could mimic flowing water. Staring at a recent delivery of a “bunk” of six 14-foot premium, 3 inch thick, local black walnut slabs from a single tree, David Gosse and the Rosers envisioned all the parts coming together.

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The WoodLab team prepared the slabs for tread fabrication. Using Matt Heim’s design renderings, Anthony Holzapple mapped out and cut the pie-shaped treads using his Laguna CnC machine. The tread “blanks” were then precisely back-cut at 45 degree angles to create the 4” waterfall “face” of the tread with the growth rings perfectly mated to the top of the tread. This painstaking work ensured that not only the river visually flowed from top to bottom without interruption but so did the wood! To allow for lighting, Anthony handroutered channels into the epoxy, CnC’d wiring channels under each tread and created custom

fit and counter-sunk steel mounting plates for each side of each tread. 34 custom designs for each segment of work.

WoodLab then poured the 17 treads, creating a gradient effect in blue: lighter to darker as you go up the stairs. To top off the project, an additional slab went through a similar production process for the upper landing, setting the stage as the “headwaters” for the stairs.

Install was a collaboration between WoodLab and Holzapple, with Holzapple’s 30 years of construction experience leading the way. Finally, Michael Hofer, assistant Sam Reinheart, Holzapple, Josh Human, Tim Jorgensen and Gosse spent 2 full days and a night installing the LED lighting and treads. Michael utilized the latest in LED technology for this project. Chosen for their intensity and ability to handle the entire spectrum of color, each individual light can be custom programmed thus creating different light shows for the owners, from a softly lit river flow to a multi-colored light extravaganza.

The capstone for this project is a 320 pound sliding barn door that enters into the upper living area. Two local sister Catalpa slabs were bookended and hand-scribed together with the inspiration verse lasered-in by Holzapple.

Steve and Mindi were thrilled to watch as so many local artisans heavily flexed their artistic expertise and collaborated to make their vision a reality. The end result is now complete as a functional work of art, the first of its kind in the world: a solid black walnut and eco-friendly resin floating spiral river staircase, internally lit with a computer programmed LED system to emulate a flowing river and waterfall.

As we emerge from 2020’s lockdowns and distancing, it is projects like this that shed some light on the talent of the local builders and makers within our community. These projects sometimes find their genesis in the simplest of questions but that question then allows true artisans to envision something bigger and bolder and allows them to create true beauty.

Standing beside each other, these artisans, along with the Roser’s chose to take a risk on a never before done idea to create a beautiful piece that will daily bear witness to their talents.

The tree-lined banks of the Boise River rest in the backyard of the Roser’s home. The staircase brings those outdoors in creating a seamless transition. The Biblical verses reflect what this project represented, healing for our community to emerge from 2020 in the use of our individual giftings to bring joy to each other. These stairs emulate what is the bigger picture for Steve and Mindi and influences how they live: an “upward” path toward an era beyond this one.

Makers who contributed to this one-of-a-kind staircase: Paradigm Construction Company and Parley Parkes– custom builder. WoodLab.co – custom furniture and artwork.

Heim Design Studio – graphic design and CAD. Holzapple Custom Designs – fabrication, CnC, laser, installation.

Twenty Nine Elevent – building automation, LED lighting and programming.

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BY LIZA LONG

Effortless Style MINDY JOSLIN AND COLLEEN SATTERWHITE BRING THEIR DISTINCTIVE NO-FUSS FLAIR TO JUNIPER AND BLUE When Mindy Joslin moved to the Treasure Valley

confidence,” Mindy said. “Confidence is the sexiest,

loved everything about her new home--except the

most empowering thing out there.”

shopping. So she texted her sister-in-law, Colleen--a fifth-generation rancher’s wife who shares Mindy’s love of fun and effortless style, and said, “Want to start a boutique?” immediate reply.

tank and shorts that one of her customers pairs Since both women have daughters, they also plan

Island Crossing was born. Together, these two busy

to expand into more “Mommy and Me” offerings,

moms balance full time work--Mindy sells insurance

Colleen said. They hope to start a men’s clothing

and Colleen is a nurse--with pursuing their dream

store in the future with the same fun casual-but-

of bringing affordable, quality, fun fashion to Eagle

classy vibe.

women.

One concern for both Mindy and Colleen is

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working from home. “Women want more dressy

with a blazer for her Zoom meetings.

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Mindy noted that their outfits have met a need during the pandemic for people who are loungewear,” she said, pointing out a beige knit

“Sure, okay, sounds great!” was Colleen’s

Colleen and Mindy have worked hard to partner with local businesses and organizations. Their website is locally designed, and they feature jewelry and other accessories from local artisans.

They’re already planning summer events. Check out their website for current sales, trends, and events at juniperandblueboutique.com, and use the hashtag #JBSighting to share your favorite looks or get some fashion inspiration.

“We wanted to sell clothes that will boost your

with her husband Chase, a native Idahoan, she

keeping their offerings affordable. “The most

experience. “We wanted a place where moms could

expensive thing in our store is an $85 pair of jeans

come with their teenage daughters, or you could

that will last you ten years,” Mindy said. They also

stop by after lunch or work with your girlfriends

want to ensure that all types of beautiful bodies are

and try on the latest styles,” Mindy told me when I

represented, with sizes ranging from small to 3X.

spoke with both owners during the boutique’s grand opening in early May. Their spacious fitting rooms are designed to shop and share, with curtained rooms opening into a larger space.

Mindy and Colleen source their clothes from Los Angeles, focusing on a casual, affordable, high-quality style including relaxed, cute clothing, locally sourced jewelry, accessories, and of course, shoes. From bead bracelets to a mix-tape printed vinyl purse, the accessories are unique and fun, and the clothing fits current summer trends with tie dyed shirts, maxi skirts, boho inspiration, and an emphasis on comfortable style.

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When I browsed the racks in their beautifully lit store, enhanced by Colleen’s original painted murals, a yellow floral printed dress with a tiered skirt caught my eye. “That’s the frolicking dress,” Mindy said. “Doesn’t it just make you want to frolic?”

At $70, it seemed like an easy outfit update for early summer. I also noticed the super-soft yoga leggings, shorts, and sports bras in solids and fun prints at about half the price of a certain popular yoga store. Juniper and Blue rotates their stock about every two-three weeks, so there’s always something new.

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Dancer Makella Bergeson

“The Dancer believes that his art has something to say which cannot be expressed in words or in any other way than by dancing.” Doris Humphrey

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Thirteen-year-old Makella Bergeson devotes

herself to dance. She remembers being drawn to it in her earliest memories. “I’ve loved it since day one,” Makella says. Her mother, Jennifer Bergeson, recalls:

She loved music as a baby and would rock back and forth to the beat, waving her hands and kicking her feet. When she was a toddler, she would dance around the house to music. As she got older, she would dress-up, sing, and dance to Disney songs.

At only three years old, Makella was enrolled in dance. It started a trajectory that would lead her to today. She is a student at Idaho Fine Arts Academy in the dance program. She already has much dance history behind her, studying every style from ballet to contemporary, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and beyond. She has danced for arts’ sake and danced for competition.

Makella’s teacher at Idaho Fine Arts Academy, Rachel Swenson, encourages her students to create and do something tangible with dance. She said, “Theatrical Dance is ephemeral; here for one night of performing and then gone.” So she found a solution to hold on to the performance.

Rachel introduced her students to dance filmmaking in school. As part of their curriculum,

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together, and they also do a solo project of their own making. Makella chose a dance that was close to her heart.

Makella’s sister, Jordan, studied dance throughout her life too. She is older than Makella, and she took on the project, along with Makella, to choreograph a dance to the song by Disclosure and Lorde, called “Magnets.”

The film, Magnets, is set in Downtown Boise.

Some shots are on a leafy street in the fall. You may recognize the Capitol building downtown. Even an empty parking garage becomes art when Makella expresses herself in dance freely on the pavement of a utilitarian canvas without onlookers interrupting the moody flow. She takes to the middle of a street where the sun glows behind her, making a magnificent frame of light to wrap itself around Makella’s movements.

Rachel Swenson encouraged Makella to submit the finished product to film festivals. Makella submitted her film to two festivals, and both of them selected her film, Magnets, to be screened. One local festival, Idaho Screendance, was co-founded by Rachel in order (in part) to give students a platform to showcase their talents to more than just a reoccurring audience of family and friends. The second film festival was Utah Dance Film Festival.

Makella said this about seeing her film on the big screen, “I enjoyed my experience watching my film. It was fun and interesting to see my film with all of the other wonderful films.”

Makella plans to continue dancing lessons, and making dance film. When asked if she would do anything different next time, she said she would do more planning for the film ahead of time. She wants to encourage others to make dance film, and to experience the creative processes that are involved in filmmaking. She said:

I love dance; it gives me a way of expression and helps me experiment with my creativity.

If you follow your dreams and spend your life

she teaches students the art of the camera, editing,

doing what brings you joy, you are more likely

choreography, and building a project into something

to find success.

special. The students have a class film they make

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TRAVEL

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When people think of a vacation destination, they often envision long drives across country or flights to

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coastal beaches and international hotels. Or they are on the opposite end of the spectrum and prefer a more down tempo “staycation.” For us in the Treasure Valley, we get to have the best of both worlds.

Located in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, just a seven-hour drive from Boise, the Blackwell Boutique Hotel boasts

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luxury and a view. Housed in an extravagant mansion, Blackwell offers all the amenities you would need for a relaxing Idaho vacation, plus shuffleboard, horseshoes, and a wraparound porch that will make you feel like royalty. The building itself was established in 1904 by F.A. Blackwell, originally built as a wedding gift for his son. Each room was ornately adorned, complete with clawfoot tubs and striking fireplaces. This home served as a place for many parties where family and friends alike would gather, sharing meals and laughter for decades.

Current owner, Bill Wendlandt, wanted to preserve the historic integrity of the property, while simultaneously adding his own unique flare. Many modern upgrades were added, but the original architecture of the home remained fully intact.

Bill’s wife, Calie Wendlandt, currently handles the hotel’s day to day operations, which is no small feat, even at a boutique hotel with only 10 available rooms.

Their mission is to establish comfort, create a relaxing atmosphere, and provide personalized service to all their guests. While covid played its role on their success last year, with CDC guidelines loosening, Blackwell is back in full swing.

“Boutique hotels always cater to the individual, providing very personalized, intimate service,” shared Calie. “We’re designed to blend into the community and reflect the neighborhoods and cultures around us. The smaller hotel results in a more intimate vibe, allowing our Innkeeper, Meredith, to deliver customized guest services and experiences.”

Blackwell strives to be the kind of place that provides something for everyone. Whether it be the starting point for a new adventure or a romantic weekend getaway for two, they have the style and atmosphere to bring forth the true vacation state of mind.

Nestled within walking distance of the stunning Lake Coeur d’Alene, the Blackwell Boutique Hotel is simply a must-see on your travel list! Spend your mornings sipping coffee on the beach and afternoons exploring the beautiful mountains that surround Coeur d’Alene before retiring to your luxury sleeping quarters, like the North

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“The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.”

Andy Rooney The world becomes a much more beautiful place when we look to those characters in life that hide wisdom in the wink of an eye and life lessons in a loving smile.

On the first of May this year, Edith May Grimston turned one hundred and one years old.

Her life has tested her strength and endurance, yet she has proven herself worthy of the challenges that faced her time and time again. In her early life, she was described as fiercely independent, active, tough, but curious.

Edith grew a long-lasting love of nature through watching her mother. Atypical for women of the

Edith eventually married, and soon after, WWII

day, her mother was a studied nutritionist and an

took her new husband overseas. She worked

avid gardener. “You’ll dig your grave with your

canning peaches and created a Victory Garden,

teeth!” was Edith’s way of teaching nutrition too.

to feed people in need, as her way of supporting

When Edith was thirteen years old, nature

the war effort. Though they wrote letters to each

became her home. The parents and five children

other every day, Edith kept busy and enjoyed the

found themselves evicted and homeless on the

independence she had while he was away. She was

Central Coast of California. Having nowhere to

delighted to participate in dances for the soldiers

go, they moved all of the furniture to a grove of

at various military bases around the area. It could

eucalyptus trees, placed it around the grounds to

have been a lonely time, but her morale was

live on, and stayed there for six months. When

boosted while helping to do the same for soldiers.

it rained, they pulled out umbrellas and sheltered

For Edith, it was a glorious time.

underneath them. She learned about addiction

After the war, her husband returned a different

because of her father’s gambling. It was deeply out

person than the one she once knew. The war

of his control, and he ended up leaving the family

changed him. Along with her new independence,

penniless.

there was an adjustment to be made, and they did

The family found that living outdoors was a

their best. He went to college, and they worked

nightmarish experience, except for Edith. Even

together to build their family, having three

today, Edith recalls the smell of eucalyptus when it

children. Edith witnessed addiction for the second

rains, and it is one of her most pleasant memories

time after he turned to alcohol to soothe his war

of that time. She would eventually learn countless

memories. Eventually, they parted, and Edith

species of trees, bushes, and flowers and would

followed her family to Eagle, Idaho.

teach her children and grandchildren details of

She loves her church and, over time, served four

them as they visited her garden, or even passed by

different missions: two teaching missions, another at

them on meandering neighborhood walks.

a family history center in Santa Monica, California,

Edith’s mother passed away after living those

and one as a tour guide in Chesterfield, Idaho.

six months outdoors, which left the children in the

Edith has experienced hardship but much more

care of their oldest sister, who was working on her

love in her long life. Even now, during Covid, she

own in Northern California. She moved back to

teaches her family about strength, courage, and

the area to take responsibility for the family. Edith

what it means to appreciate each other through

took on the duty of meal making. At fourteen, she

all of the joys, and the sorrows, of a full and

was shopping and cooking all of the meals for the

meaningful life.

young family.

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EXPLORING THE OWYHEES OUR LADY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN CHURCH

Idaho entrepreneur, Brent Stanger, along with his son and friend headed out to the Owyhees on a mission to find a good camping spot. But like so many adventures, they found something they would have never expected.

“It looked like something from the old west,” Brent shared. “There were some other collapsing structures but next to them was this really interesting-looking old building.”

By happy accident, Brent and the boys had stumbled upon the Our Lady, Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic Church. Built in 1883, the structure originally served as the General Store for the small ranching town of Oreana, Idaho, which is about 60 miles outside Boise. It was also the town’s post office. After several decades, the building fell into disrepair and was later renovated by the Catholic Church. Built out of impressively thick stone, the overall structure of the building remained firmly intact. But in the early 60s, the Catholic Church replaced the roof, constructed a belfry, and added several other Gothic features to the building’s architecture.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and is now a protected structure.

“I really enjoy looking at old buildings,” Brent said. “And the boys thought it was cool too. So, we ended up camping right nearby and exploring the area!”

Our Lady, Queen of Heaven is open to the public and has announced their 2021 mass schedule. Beginning at 10 am, the next mass is scheduled for July 10 and then again August 14. For more information about mass scheduling and the church itself, contact St. Paul’s Parish at 208-466-7031.

And a friendly reminder: always bring extra water and supplies when exploring the Owyhees!

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BY JOHN HAND FOR MOST OF US, THE PHRASE “ITALIAN BAKERY” WARMS THE SENSES. IN THE CASE OF ADRIAN AND ROBYN KUTCH, THE OWNERS OF EAGLE’S NEW BELLA BISCOTTERIA ARTISAN ITALIAN BAKERY, THE STORY IS A BIT MORE COMPLICATED.

BISCOTTI FOR ALL NEWLY RETIRED COUPLE ENTERS THE FOOD INDUSTRY WITH RAVE REVIEWS In Adrian’s case, the story began before he was born when his Italian mother and Ukrainian father founded a San Francisco Bay Area bakery, a family business which survived several decades. Adrian worked for a French pastry chef at Stanford University before starting his own construction business.

Robyn, meanwhile, instinctively loved to bake from childhood. After a career as a court reporter and paralegal, she eventually became office manager of Adrian’s business. One important benefit of working together was the flexibility to raise their son, Kristoffer, until he went to college in Texas. A year later, during Kristoffer’s sophomore year, Robyn and Adrian chose to retire and relocate.

They knew what they wanted in their new home: four seasons, a small-town vibe, near an airport, quality medical care—and Trader Joe’s! A former employee and good friend invited them to visit Eagle. They checked their wish list and were quickly hooked.

Once in Idaho, they knew their decision was a good one. They missed their family, friends and Bay Area sports, but new friendships quickly developed. Robyn was overwhelmed how the community seemed so “relaxed and happy and welcomed us with open arms.”

But the Italian bakery? “It started with the biscotti,” they say. After their recipes received excellent feedback from friends, Robyn and Adrian wondered if there might be a business opportunity. A good friend encouraged them to enroll in the University of Idaho Food Technology Program. They then built their business plan.

Like other new businesses scheduled to open in 2020, Robyn and Adrian were forced to adapt. Adrian completed much of the remodel work in their building at 190 W. State St. The couple opened their doors in November with a “soft opening.” It was a little overwhelming during the holidays, but they found their stride.

Bella Biscotteria is an “Artisan Italian Bakery” based on the best traditions of Adrian’s family bakery and the famous “San Francisco Tradition” best exemplified by Liguria Bakery in the city’s North Beach. The Kutch philosophy focuses on “artisan by hand” products that are all made in their bakery. “You can tell the difference,” say Adrian and Robyn, because only the best ingredients are used.

It started with biscotti, of course, but the menu includes other Italian favorites including butter cookies, cannolis, and focaccia breads. It also pays homage to Kristoffer’s adopted state of Texas with kolaches—a Central European tradition—which are sweet pastries with a circle of cream cheese and a fruit center.

To maintain their high-quality standards, Bella Biscotteria is open three days a week—Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 9am to 3pm. Pre-ordering via their website or by phone is highly recommended. Their focaccia bread is also served at Olive & Vyne and Dude De Walt Cellars in Eagle.

Despite the challenges of 2020, the Kutch family remains confident their Italian bakery has found the right location and the right community. “We are doing this for love,” says Robyn and it appears their new Eagle friends share the sentiment.”

Be sure to follow them on @bella.biscotteria for a selection of baked goods – hand pies, cookies, muffins and of course biscotti.

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Rogani’s

Local owners, Kristina and Mark Anderson, maintain a scratch kitchen with a very talented culinary team to deliver fresh and mouth-watering cuisine. With a top-notch wine selection and hand-crafted cocktails, guests can enjoy the dining room or a more casual environment in the lounge. Open for lunch and dinner daily. Happy hour is daily from 3-6pm.

Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill is a comfortable, casual, family restaurant located in downtown Eagle. Our extensive menu features unique pizzas & pastas, delicious salads, sandwiches, grilled steaks, hamburgers & more.There’s also a large kids’ menu, a game room and big screen TVs. Kids can even make their own pizzas!

Serving traditional French and European cuisine, the restaurant combines freshly grown vegetables and Northwestern meats with specialty imported ingredients to create dishes with genuine, passionate flavors. Located inside Chateau des Fleurs, Rogani’s ser ves up delicious fine dining in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

1065 E. Winding Creek Dr. 208.938.3010 | OakBarrelofEagle.com

127 E. State St. 208.939.0212 | smokymountainpizza.com

176 S. Rosebud Lane 208.947.2844 | chateaueagle.com

Ahi Sushi Bar

Rembrandts Downtown Eagle

RICE

Sushi in Eagle? For sure! Ahi Sushi Bar is a relaxing environment where you can take a client, a date, or even the whole family. Enjoy weekly specials, happy hours and a menu fit for even the finickiest of fish eaters! Ahi Sushi Bar also offers a wide assortment of sake and local wines.

Striving to create community within this historic landmark, Rembrandts’ baristas, servers, and staff treat our customers like family. A breakfast and lunch destination, we provide the space for good conversation and outstanding food and beverages.

Our charming interior dining space and our relaxing patio open during warmer weathermake Rembrandts a true community place to gather.

Rice, a contemporary Asian cuisine restaurant, has a talent for fusing flavors from around the Far East creating a delicious menu of inspired dishes.

Whether dining inside or on the beautiful outdoor patio, Rice has become a popular and trendy spot to enjoy Lunch Specials 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Daily Happy Hour 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

93 S. Eagle Rd. 208.938.1564 | rembrandtseagle.com

228 E. Eagle Plaza 208.939.2595 | riceeagle.com

Bardenay

Porterhouse Market

Bacquets

In the year 2000, history was made when Bardenay became the first restaurant in the United States to include an in-restaurant distillery. Now with a hip second location right upon the river in Eagle.

Bardenay’s cocktails are handcrafted with their own distilled vodka, rum, gin and freshly squeezed citrus juices.

Porterhouse market is not only a great place to eat, but a great place to learn how to eat. Porterhouse was born out of necessity. Stop in for lunch and try one of their famous sandwiches and soups-made fresh to order-and check out the plethora of quality meats and seafood for sale as well. Open MondaySaturday 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

155 E. Riverside Dr. 208.938.5093 | bardenay.com

600 S. Rivershore Ln., Ste. 190 208.938.1441 | porterhousemarket.com

Chef Franck is back! Diners who enjoyed Le Coq Rouge or his wine bar of the same name will be delighted to know the Frenchman is back in his kitchen. Enjoy European cuisine, with a natural nod to French specialties. The seasonal menu adjusts based on product availability. Enjoy escargot, prime beef, veal loin, and the freshest fish and seafood the world has to offer. Come visit! Merci!

1193 E. Winding Creek Dr. 208.938.3474 | ahisushibar.com

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1117 E Winding Creek Dr #150 208.577.6238

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Crave Kitchen and Bar

Bella Aquila

Bodacious Pig Barbecue

Join us for a new dining experience in the heart of Eagle, featuring hand-crafted cocktails, chefinspired food creations and a rooftop patio that overlooks a peaceful view!

Bella Aquila is open daily for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch with live music. Italian is our specialty with fresh house made pastas, local ingredients and impeccable service in a romantic setting along the Greenbelt. We feature a full bar and have been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine for our outstanding wine selection.

Located at the intersection of Old State Street and Eagle Road, Bodacious Pig Barbecue brings together the experience of husband and wife restaurateurs Joel and Tricia Anderson to create a traditional meets contemporary barbecue experience in the heart of downtown Eagle.

165 East Colchester Drive 208.702.7283 | cravekitchenbar.com

775 S. Rivershore Ln. 208.938.1900 | bellaaquilarestaurant.com

34 E. State St. 208.514.0068 | bodaciouspig.com

daVinci’s

The Griddle

Wild West Bakery & Espresso

In the mood for some classic Italian food without any fuss? daVinci’s offers generously portioned meals at great prices, in a casual dining atmosphere with a unique local flair, set in a historic building right in the heart of downtown Eagle.

The original since 1948, The Griddle serves up friendly diner style fare with a gourmet twist. Family owned and operated, this breakfast and lunch spot offers all the specialties you crave, including corn beef hash, biscuits and gravy and mom’s own special recipe for Quiche Lorraine.

Sunset Magazine called Wild West Eagle’s “first and friendliest” espresso cafe! Known for our World Famous Sticky Buns, we’re serving Breakfast, Lunch, Caffe D’arte coffee and espresso; beer & wine. Stop in for an omelet & mimosa for breakfast, or one of Eagle’s Best Burgers for lunch!

190 E. State St. 208.939.2500 | davincis2.com

177 Eagle River St. 208.939.9070 | thegriddle.com

83 E. State St. | 208.939.5677 wildwestbakeryandespresso.com

The Stuffed Olive

JoVinos - Coffee Wine Tapas

CACi Wood-Fired Sicilian Grill

Local owned, this restaurant has a rich history in the culinary industry from New York and LA. Be sure to start with a cup of their Creamy Fire Roasted Tomato Soup. This is promoted as their house specialty and once you taste the soup you’ll know why. The TNT sandwich is a beef tri-tip party in your mouth, and the Eggplant Portobello Baguette is equally as delicious.

Coming Soon. From coffee & pastries to cocktails & brunch, start your day with a smile and something delicious at your neighborhood coffee bar.

A focus on the rich culinary traditions of Sicily and southern Italy is what sets CACi (KAW-chee) apart from other local Italian restaurants. At CACi, we use all-natural ingredients in our meals, our sauces, our pastas, and doughs, bringing an eruption of flavor to this classic Sicilian culinary experience. Our entrees are complemented by a broad selection of Italian wines to meet every palate’s tastes.

404 S. Eagle Rd. 208.938.5185 | thestuffedolive.net

1592 E. Riverside Drive 208.392.5669 | cacigrill.com

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