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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Happy July, Friends This month, we celebrate freedom, and this year, we can revel in it more than ever. Free from (mostly) masking and distancing and worry. We salute all those who made this recent freedom possible and remember those lost in its pursuit.

This month, my family is gathering for a reunion at Lake Michigan, vaccinated and ready, more than ever for bear hugs. I don’t want to say we compete to see who gives the longest, strongest hugs, but if you’re the first to release, well, it’s your loss. My brother Bob is the reigning king of the embrace.

This summer there will be early morning paddles on the glassy bay, mid-afternoon sailing when the wind picks up and singing. Lots of singing. My parents were both musicians and we grew up practicing piano, singing in the church choir, and harmonizing (likely annoying all the non-Sparlings) at every turn.

Being with my three brothers and sister and their wonderful husbands and wives and families is an elixir. We share family memories and find they differ from perspective and experience. We’ll carve out time this summer to work on our late brother Dan’s memoirs, a project I started during the pandemic. We lost Dan to AIDS in 1995. He was a generous educator and traveler, always searching for a deeper spiritual meaning and stopping along his path to turn his face to the sun.

This is one of the songs we’ll sing together. One of our mother’s favorites.

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FEATURES 18 Meet You There!

The List You Need When Only a Patio Will Do

28 A Day (or Two) at The Lake Finding Summer at Lake Oconee

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34 Checking Out the Chattahoochee Three Spots to Picnic Along the River from Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

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Lifestyle Letter

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Local Experiences

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GOOD TIMES

Botica Celebrates... Everything!

Isn't it great to see smiling faces out and about together again? BuckHaven Magazine applauds restaurants that have fed us throughout the pandemic and for their continued care. These happy faces were at Botica by Chef Mimmo. Check their menus and calendar at EatBotica.com. PHOTOS BY PRENTICE BETHEA.

Bowling is Back The Painted Pin, Buckhead’s upscale boutique bar, bowling venue and entertainment destination located in the heart of Miami Circle, just relaunched their live music programming for the first time since 2020. The venue was filled with excited guests on Friday and Saturday, who came out to bowl and see the show. ThePaintedPin.com

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SPRING IS FOR RECITALS Courtnay and Rowe Music Academy hosted seven free outdoor recitals under the Pavilion of the Cochise Riverview Club. Parents and families enjoyed pop, rock, and classical hits from Academy students at the first in-person recitals in more than a year and a half. Courtnay and Rowe’s sister school, The Music Studio Atlanta, located on S. Atlanta Road, is also planning for in-person recitals for Studio students over two weekends later

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with donations to local school employees and fundraisers, as well as the Samuel Vargas Music Foundation, which gives used musical instruments to those in need. The staff, teachers, and students are very excited for opportunities to perform before a live audience and resume life as normal. CourtnayAndRowe.com

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

SUMMER ADVENTURE SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVENTURE! School is out, the weather is warm and we have vacation time to spend with our families. Make the most of this summer by exploring all BuckHaven has to offer.

From the best spots to have a picnic to the perfect places to cool off in the water, there’s plenty of fun summertime activities to do as a family. Seize this season of adventure and make some memories!

BEST PICNIC SPOTS + Little Nancy Creek Park has two beautiful pavilions, providing shaded areas to picnic. Successful fundraising efforts added parking area, exercise stations, and bench swings.

4012 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd + The Stone Cabin Trail at Chattahoochee Nature Center passes the Unity Garden, adventure course, and the remnants of a stone cabin.

Quarter mile hike. Backpack lunch. + Dogs like picnics too! Pack a picnic for the whole family, including the pups and head to Brookhaven Dog Park. BrookhavenDogPark.org 4158 Peachtree Rd NE + Raven Cliff Falls Trail - 3.3 mile hike to a gorgeous waterfall. A great place to picnic on a flat rocky area. AtlantaTrails.com 3000 Richard B Russell Scenic Hwy + Indian Seats Trail Loop, Sawnee Mountain Preserve - 1.5 mile hike with a breathtaking view of Cumming and Forsyth county and Kennesaw Mountain. Great for a picnic.

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WATERY WAYS TO STAY COOL + Book a facial or massage at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta and stay for a swim in the stunning pool and grab lunch. FourSeasons.com/Atlanta 404.253.3848 75 14th St NE + The High Country Paddle Shack at Morgan Falls Overlook Park rents SUP boards and offers SUP yoga classes on Georgia’s beautiful Chattahoochee River.

200 Morgan Falls Rd Sandy Springs, GA 30350 + Chastain Park Athletic Club offers swim lessons, swim team, a masters swim program and family memberships. TeamUnify.com 235 Chastain Park Avenue NW + Bring a lunch and head to Sweetwater Creek State Park for a short, shady hike to a smooth river bed for frolicking. GAStateParks.org 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs

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+ Georgia Aquarium may be docked on dry land in Downtown Atlanta, but dive inside and you’ll discover more than ten million gallons of water. GeorgiaAquarium.org

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES + Explore Chastain Park's four-acre playground with a wheelchair-accessible treehouse, slides, a geodesic climbing dome and climbing wall, oversized swings, outdoor percussion instruments, a pavilion, restrooms. + Ziplining at Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures at Chattahoochee Nature Center. Reservations at 770.992.2055 x 280 CNCZiplines.com + The National Center for Civil and Human Rights connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s global human rights. Visit this engaging cultural attraction. CivilAndHumanRights.org&l 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard Atlanta + Virtual Summer Camps at MODA - 3D Character Design & Animation for Minecraft for rising 6th-10th Graders. Also Bike to the Future exhibit through July 25. MuseumOfDesign.org + Center for Puppetry Arts - The Worlds of Puppetry Museum features

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MEET YOU THERE! ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LIZ ATTAWAY

ONCE

AGAIN,

BROOKHAVEN

THE AREA

BUCKHEAD IS

ALIVE

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THE LOW CHATTER OF RESTAURANT PATRONS, THE CLINKING OF GLASSES, AND THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF STAFF THAT CULMINATES IN A HARMONY THAT LINGERS. The best way to catch this number is to take some time to lounge on one of the beautiful patios, sip a cocktail or mocktail, and just enjoy the melody. Of all the patios, there are a few that stand out: the island oasis of Yebo Beach Haus, the Parisian street vibes at Le Bilbouquet and the newly opened St. Julep atop the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel where the Buckhead skyline view is the star. Come relax on a patio for a while.

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BUCKH THE LIST YOU NEED WHEN ONLY A PATIO WILL DO

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Le Bilboquet's Le Poule

LE BILBOQUET Reminiscent of a cafe on the busy streets of Paris, Le Bilboquet has a grand patio that spills into the street.

Accented with lush green plants, the patio is dotted with large umbrellas and lounge space. It must be one of the best in Buckhead! I’d recommend trying the smoky, crisp Le Poule and the amazing Raspberry Beret cocktail. LeBilboquetAtlanta.com

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Summer is a great time to start music lessons ...without leaving your home!

LE COLONIAL On a balcony in Buckhead Village, lush palms hang over pristine white tablecloths. The meticulously decorated patio feels like it's from another time. Ceiling fans lap the air slowly, upscale meals are savored, and lounging over an afternoon cocktail is expected.

This is Le Colonial! I recommend the Ca Song, the tuna tartare and tender Ca Hoi Nuong Salmon, plus the bright Le Colonial

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Yebo Beach Haus Patio

St. Julep at The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel

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YEBO BEACH HAUS Large tropical plants hang over a beautiful, flowing water feature in the middle of the courtyard. The water trickles down the

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large bowls and splashes lively on its way.

On the patio, lavish patio furniture dot the space with black and white, cool wood tones, and splashes of color. Large umbrellas create a patchwork of shadow and light on the cool cement. Buckhead’s Yebo Beach Haus serves up an island oasis that you do not have to travel to the beach to experience. What matches the patio so well is Yebo’s tropical, South African, and beachy cuisine. I would recommend the spicy chicken paillard, fresh whole branzino, rich and savory tuna tataki, meaty ostrich sliders, and the light BB Cooler or traditional Rosemary Vesper Martini to wash it all down. YeboBeachHaus.com

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ST. JULEP AT THE KIMPTON SYLVAN HOTEL As the elevator doors open, a light breeze hits your face, find the sprawling bar where patrons have a conversation as the bartenders behind them shake and stir. Turning the corner, it hits you, the gorgeous Buckhead skyline. As the skyscrapers behind soar, the patio turns sharply left and is lined with lounge nooks and large umbrellas. I would recommend the Idyllwild and the St. Julep

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KING + DUKE The ambiance, taxidermy, wood walls, and open-hearth, wood-burning centerpiece are a testament to King + Duke’s American traditional vibe. Large double doors lead outside, where palm leaves drape over the blue leather seats and warm wood tables are filled with couples and friends chatting. The patio curls around the side of the building to at an outdoor bar with an exclusive cocktail program. The outdoor vibe offers a hint of the tropics in the heart of Buckhead. I would highly recommend the creamy charred gem lettuce, fantastic rabbit croquettes, succulent grilled shrimp and make sure to pair them with the stellar Clover Club or bubbly Half in Love from the main bar or the bright Contemporary Gimlet or tropical Royal Hawaiian, only available and exclusive to the outdoor patio bar. KingAndDukeATL.com

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King + Duke Patio

Chido and Padre's Smoked Octopus Tostada

CHIDO & PADRE The

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poses the white, teal, warm wood, and greenery of the updated Chido & Padre double-decker patio. This spot has been a staple in Buckhead, and with a new menu and top to bottom stunning renovation, this spot is simply gorgeous. Whether you want to lounge on the plush couches, sip in one of the swings, or perch in a booth, you’ll feel like you’re enjoying a vacation in Mexico City. While you are there, I would recommend sipping on the earthy El Bad Bunny or sparkly Lambrusco Sangria, and

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GATHER PICNIC CO. AND SOCIAL STUDIES ARE DRIVING THE PICNIC FRENZY WITH THEIR WHIMSICAL, CLEVER DESIGNS, EASY ACCESS, AND INCREDIBLE STYLE. This summer’s picnics are going to look amazing and will create everlasting memories of our return to a normal world. Order your look and just add food and friends. gatherpicnicco.com social-studies.com

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DANIEL BARBARISI

The end of summer means one thing in Malibu—the legendary,

From 2010 to 2020, an eccentric community of treasure hunters

annual party held at the Riva mansion. Word of mouth invitations

searched throughout the Rocky Mountains for a hidden treasure

determine the elite Malibu guest list and everyone in attendance

chest full of gold and jewels. Following the nine clues in New Mexico

wants a chance to rub elbows with the four famous Riva siblings. On

art dealer Forest Fenn’s cryptic poem, the treasure hunt gained

an August night in 1983, the yearly party spirals out of control with

interest and notoriety. Beginning as a fun hobby for some, the hunt

secrets that shaped the celebrity family rising to the surface, and by

quickly turned into a risk for the community with one man spending

morning the Riva mansion has gone up in flames.

$30,000 digging holes in a state park and at least five people dead.

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Throw a lunch in your pack or grab

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a bite in your car before setting off

but the Chattahoochee River also offers

to hike this incredible trek alongside

recreational opportunities along its shores.

the Chattahoochee, once the site of a

No matter where you choose to explore,

1904-era bridge.

remember to leave your destination better than you found it. Trash left on trails, sidewalks, and parking lots gets carried into local waterways when it rains, harming wild-

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life and water quality. We can all do our part

Photo by Tammy Bates, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

to make sure these beautiful greenspaces stay beautiful!

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Explore ITP at Standing Peachtree Park

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See it for yourself where Peachtree Creek and the river meet towards the back of the park.

Photo by Henry Jacobs, Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

Head south to Chattahoochee Bend State Park

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