Restored Legends
EDH MOTORS PUTS A NEW SPIN ON CLASSIC TRUCKS
The Gentlemen’s Edition
Gentleman It’s a word that carries timeless weight, evoking notions of character, courtesy, quiet confidence, and unmistakable style.
As we put together this issue, I kept thinking about the men in my life who’ve shaped how I move through the world: the grandpa who taught me the value of a firm handshake and a warm hug; the uncle who showed me that style isn’t just about what you wear, but how you carry yourself; and my husband, who’s demonstrated that real strength lies in showing up with confidence, integrity, and humility. These are the inspiring kind of men we wanted to celebrate this month.
Inside these pages are stories of craftsmanship and community, style and adventure. From a local shop redefining the car scene to a quiet cigar lounge where connection happens one conversation at a time, we’re highlighting the qualities that define the modern man: thoughtful, curious, and unafraid to slow down and savor the good things in life.
Cheers to the men who live with purpose, who lead with graciousness, and who remind us that being a gentleman never goes out of style.
KRISTY MURDOCH, PUBLISHER
@ELDORADOHILLSCITYLIFESTYLE
June 2025
PUBLISHER
Kristy Murdoch | kristy.murdoch@citylifestyle.com
PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Todd Murdoch | todd.murdoch@citylifestyle.com
COPY EDITOR
Krista Minard
SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR
Cadence Murdoch
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Carol Ann Eschelman, Krista Minard, Todd Murdoch, Chelsea Lyn Agro, Mel Bobin
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Charlene Taylor Of Charm Photography/SmackDab Studios, Charlie Drago
Corporate Team
CEO Steven Schowengerdt
COO Matthew Perry
CRO Jamie Pentz
VP OF OPERATIONS Janeane Thompson
VP OF SALES Andrew Leaders
AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe
LAYOUT DESIGNER Jamie Housh
QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle
COO L AND CLASSIC
SCORE BIG ON STYLE WITH THESE SUMMER GOLF LOOKS FROM THE SERRANO PRO SHOP
ARTICLE BY CAROL ANN ESCHELMAN | PHOTOGRAPHY
BY CHARLENE
TAYLOR OF CHARM/SMACKDAB STUDIOS
Gear Up for the Green
When the temperatures rise, golfers know that comfort and performance are just as important as a solid swing. Luckily, summer golf fashion blends all with ease. This season, men’s golf style is all about lightweight fabrics, breathable cuts, and a modern take on classic looks.
Opposite:
Serrano club member Rob Adams is wearing KJUS Tropical Print Comfort
Quick Drying, Temperature Regulation Polo UPF 50, Light Khaki Golf Shorts
This Page:
Serrano Pro Shop’s own Julius Arterberry is wearing Greyson Pink/ Red Floral Print Dry Fit Polo
FootJoy
Floral Print
Performance Polo, Linksoul
Pebble Gray Ellis Straight
Leg Pants, FootJoy Premiere
Series - Field LX Golf
Shoes, Cloud Fit Golf Hat
Polos With Personality
A moisture-wicking polo shirt is a summer golf essential, but this season, step beyond the plain whites and solids. Think subtle prints with a tropical vibe, energetic hues, and performance fabrics that move with you while keeping sweat at bay.
Bobby Jones Performance Collection Cambridge Red/Black Palm Tree Print Polo, Puma Navy Golf Pants, Royal Blue Callaway Rope Trim Hat
Functional Footwear and Accessories
Spikeless golf shoes continue to trend, offering both grip and versatility for the clubhouse or casual errands post-round. Look for mesh uppers or waterproof knit styles that breathe well on hot days. A sleek cap and a leather belt polish off the look while offering sun protection and comfort.
Elevate your golf game—and your wardrobe—by choosing pieces that are as stylish as they are smart. Looking good never hurts anyone’s handicap!
Featured golf looks available at the Serrano Country Club Pro Shop
Modern RESTORED LEGENDS, MUSCLE
EDH Motors puts a new spin on classic trucks
ARTICLE BY TODD MURDOCH PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLIE DRAGO
Classic vehicles have a unique way of telling stories—each one a rolling testament to craftsmanship, character, and time. The right vintage truck is more than a collectible; it’s about appreciating design and details that endure, setting the tone for a whole new kind of automotive experience.
That experience is exactly what EDH Motors delivers. Quickly becoming a go-to destination for those in search of something special, owners David Del Dotto and Adam Van Coops are rethinking the way people buy and sell cars, putting community, relationships, and transparency at the forefront. Their deep industry expertise and passion for all things automotive are evident in every aspect of the business, especially in the carefully curated selection of vehicles they offer.
Let’s take a closer look at two classic trucks from this collection that perfectly blend vintage styling with modern performance, made to be driven and enjoyed today.
1959 CHEVROLET APACHE 3100 STEPSIDE
Affectionately known as the “Big Window,” this 1959 fully restored Apache, part of Chevrolet’s Task Force series (1955–1959), is a stunning example of a classic truck reimagined for modern-day cruising. With its iconic wraparound rear glass and timeless body lines, it commands attention wherever it goes. Under the hood, a strong 350 V8 engine pairs with a Turbo 350 transmission to deliver smooth, reliable power, while modern upgrades like power steering, power brakes, and a Ford 9-inch rear end make it a pleasure to drive, even in city traffic.
The lowered stance and staggered wheels give it just the right hint of attitude, complementing the truck’s gleaming paint and chrome. Inside the cab, the interior has been tastefully refreshed with plush custom leather seating and subtle custom touches. A modern stereo system, tucked neatly inside the glove box, and a discreet speaker box behind the seat preserve the clean, vintage aesthetic.
This Apache isn’t just a showpiece—it’s a thoughtfully built driver that captures the soul of a classic with the comfort of a cruiser.
1969 FORD F100 RANGER
Few builds strike a better balance between old-school cool and modern muscle than this beautifully executed 1969 Ford F100 Ranger. Under the hood, an impressively swapped Gen 2 Coyote 5.0L engine brings modern performance and reliability paired with a smooth-shifting Ford 6-speed transmission, which gives this vintage pickup the heartbeat of a contemporary performance machine.
The suspension has been dialed in with DJM components up front, QA1 adjustable shocks in the rear, and CalTracs bars for added traction and stability. Wilwood 6-piston front brakes ensure this powerhouse can stop as well as it goes, and a 9-inch Posi rear end puts the power to the pavement with confidence.
While the performance upgrades are impressive, what truly makes this truck stand out is the attention to its original styling. From the stock grille and trim to the vintage dash and headliner, the F100 still proudly wears its heritage. Inside, a modern Ford bench seat blends seamlessly with classic instrument gauges, a Retro Sound Bluetooth stereo, and Vintage Air A/C, all integrated with
care and craftsmanship. The fuel tank has been smartly relocated to the rear for more cabin space, showing just how well-thought-out this build really is.
Whether it’s cruising to a car show or just turning heads on the open road, this truck delivers on all fronts: style, performance, and drivability.
At the core of EDH Motors is a simple yet powerful philosophy: challenge conventions and do things differently. As a single source for all things automotive, the shop operates with a clear focus on honesty, fairness, and building lasting relationships. For Del Dotto and Van Coops, they strive to make the automotive experience more personal, more exciting, and refreshingly straightforward. For car enthusiasts looking for something beyond the ordinary, or just a place that truly understands the love for great machines, EDH Motors is a local name worth knowing.
Visit EDHmotors.com for more information on these trucks, to explore their full collection, or to schedule a personalized consultation at their Town Center location.
Photography: @charliesframes
2120 FOUR SPRINGS TRAIL, PLACERVILLE, CA
OVER 100,000 GARAGE DOORS INSTALLED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Custom Garage Doors Opener Upgrades Service
ARTICLE BY KRISTA MINARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHARLENE TAYLOR OF CHARM/SMACKDAB STUDIOS
CJ’S CIGARS
An aromatic hub brings people together for a relaxing smoke
Maybe you’ve smelled it as you’ve walked by: the peppery, spicy, smoky aroma of the cigar. It might bring to mind a favorite uncle, or a soothing image of people laughing together, or a vision of suave movie actors gazing thoughtfully out into oblivion while puffing away. In El Dorado Hills Town Center, a convivial gathering spot draws newbies and aficionados to connect, smoke, taste, and learn all about the fine art of cigars.
At CJ’s Cigars, everyone age 21 and older is welcome. CJ Brown, who began working at Adam’s Cigars (in the same space) in 2013, purchased the shop when previous owner Adam Markhieh retired six years ago. “I fell in love with both the craft and the camaraderie that came with it,” says Brown, adding that purchasing the shop felt like a natural next step for her. “I was inspired to continue what he started—building a welcoming, relaxed environment where cigar enthusiasts and newcomers alike could come together, connect, and enjoy premium cigars.”
A cigar is a tube of dried and tightly rolled tobacco leaves, wrapped in tobacco leaf. Color, flavor, and strength can differ tremendously, depending on tobacco characteristics, humidity, age, and other factors. CJ’s Cigars sources from some of the world’s regions most respected for fine-quality tobacco— and cigar craftsmanship—including the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Nicaragua. “Our humidor is thoughtfully curated,” she says. In fact, the shop’s walk-in humidor is one of the largest in El Dorado County, and within it is a floor-to-ceiling selection of classic favorites and boutique brands, as well as some rarities and limited editions that will delight cigar collectors and serious connoisseurs.
For newbies, there’s a natural starting place, and helping determine cigar strength is one of Brown’s special talents. She enjoys personally engaging with customers to help them find the right cigar. “For beginners,” Brown says, “I usually recommend something smooth and approachable. I always start by asking a few simple questions: what flavors they enjoy in food or drinks, how familiar they are with nicotine, what time will this person have to give their undivided attention to the experience. The goal is to make the introduction enjoyable, not intimidating.”
People who already know they like cigars or who are seasoned smokers might typically go for something bold and full-bodied, or something from a rare collection. It all depends on the person, Brown says.
Shop owner CJ Brown regards the sense of community as one of the most rewarding aspects of her work. “Cigars have a way of bringing people together, whether it’s longtime friends catching up, a father and son sharing a moment, or first-timers discovering something new.”
As well, this goes for people—smokers or not—who come in with the intention to purchase cigars for Father’s Day. “Think about your dad’s personality and preferences,” Brown says. “Is this his first-time experience? Does he already enjoy cigars?” If it’s the latter, she suggests a limited edition to make the gift feel extra special. CJ’s can put together gift sets that include a careful selection of premium cigars packaged with a high-quality cutter, lighter, ashtray, and other essentials.
As a gift, a cigar is not just a cigar. “It’s about giving more than a cigar,” Brown says. “It’s giving a moment to unwind and enjoy.”
She reminds customers, whether giving a gift or indulging themselves, to consider how the cigars will be stored.
Because humidity matters, people should always include a humidor or Boveda pack (which provides two-way humidity control—not too high, not too low) if they or the recipient don’t have one already. Without proper humidity, Brown says, cigars dry out quickly.
CJ’s is well stocked with cigars, pipe tobacco, and all manner of accessories. The lineup of top-tier cutters and lighters is especially alluring and includes some from prestigious French brand S.T. Dupont. Other notable selections include exquisite hand-carved pipes from Northern California artisan Max Capps, alongside a wide variety of pipe tobaccos for those who prefer the old-school ritual. Among some of the shop’s most prized items: cigars from Arturo Fuente’s Aged Selection, including the iconic OpusX and the highly coveted “Heaven and Earth” cigars, which come presented in an elegant limited edition travel humidor. The accompanying “Heaven and Earth” ashtray adds another layer of sophistication, especially for collectors and aficionados. The rare vintage cigars, created by Carlos “Carlito” Fuente (of Tabacalera A. Fuente y Cia. in Santiago), are highly sought by discerning cigar collectors and connoisseurs around the world.
Furthermore, it’s not just about the cigars: With Fuente’s Aged Selection, a portion of the sales proceeds is donated to the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, which defines its mission as working to improve “people’s lives in the mountainous Bonao region of the Dominican Republic.” By focusing on families, the foundation strives “to give the children in this cigar-producing region an opportunity for a better future,” according to the CFCF website.
Meanwhile, back at Town Center in EDH, the cigar shop itself is warmly lit and welcoming, with a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. A lineup of cigar-friendly liquor graces the shelves, too. (Because what’s a cigar without brandy? Or whiskey?) Regulars often congregate in an outdoor lounge area, where Brown says the conversations flow as easily as smoke. “The focus is on great conversation and genuine connection,” says Brown, who finds the relationships formed and the sense of community to be the most rewarding aspects of her work. “Cigars have a way of bringing people together,” she says, “whether it’s longtime friends catching up, a father and son sharing a moment, or first-timers discovering something new. I’ve watched strangers become friends, just by sharing a cigar and conversation.”
Priceless Memories
Advice Editorial: Gift Giving Inspiration For Dads
ARTICLE BY MEL BOBAN
Retro Movie Night
Enjoy a movie night together with popcorn, candy and all the fixings. Home movies enable strolls down memory lane, or one of his favorite movies from his childhood makes for fun conversation. Ordering a projector for a large format screening makes the movie night feel extra theatrical.
Learn Together
Learning a new skill together, or sharing a favorite hobby, is a great way to bond. If Dad likes woodworking or fishing, finding a class to attend together goes beyond gifting tools and allows fun.
Blast From The Past
Brainstorm childhood memories together and enjoy a day reliving them. If he chaperoned a trip to the zoo, experience it again together. If short on time, stop at a favorite ice cream stand and tell him how much you cherish the memories.
EVERY SUNDAY
Town Center Certified Farmer’s Market
Town Center Amphitheater & Rose Garden | 9:00 AM
Every Sunday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Town Center Amphitheater. Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, meats, baked goods, handmade items, live music, face painting, and Art in the Garden, where local artists showcase their work. Fun for the whole family—rain or shine! Follow @TownCenterMarketEDH on Instagram for updates and vendor highlights. edhtowncenter.com
JUNE 12TH
Live On The Boulevard Concert Series Is Back
EDH Town Center Amphitheater | 7:00 PM
Kicking off with the band Island of Black and White, Town Center’s signature summer concert series, Live on the Boulevard, brings the community together for free music on Thursday evenings. With local favorites and high-energy tribute bands, the series offers a dynamic lineup in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a chair, grab a bite, and enjoy the music. edhtowncenter.com
JUNE 12TH - 15TH
El Dorado County Fair
Placerville Fairgrounds; 1000 Placerville Drive, Placerville
With a theme of Movin’ and Groovin’ this year, the El Dorado County Fair promises plenty of family fun and excitement. Think mutton bustin’, live interactive exhibits, musical performances, clown college, free train rides, and even a funnel cake-eating contest! eldoradocountyfair.org
JUNE 14TH - JULY 20TH
The Atrium EDH Gallery: Pistons & Pinstripes
EDH Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., Suite 102, lobby
The Atrium Gallery EDH is a destination for art enthusiasts to experience exceptional creativity and cultural connection. With a mission to showcase talented artists and foster community engagement, the gallery brings together art, inspiration, and purpose. The Pistons & Pinstripes exhibit opens with a reception at 4 p.m. June 14 and runs during gallery hours thereafter. edhtowncenter.com
JUNE 20TH
CSD Summer Concert Series With Nashville Recording Artist Ariel Jean
El Dorado Hills CSD Community Park | 7:00 PM
This family-friendly event will feature live music from country songwriter & Nashville recording artist Ariel Jean and her band. Enjoy delicious offerings from food vendors and activities for the kids. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and soak up the summer vibe at this annual tradition! eldoradohillscsd.org
JUNE 21ST - 22ND, 28TH - 29TH
2025 Lavender Blue Days
Bluestone Meadow and other Apple Hill farms | 10:00 AM
Kick off the official start of summer with this Apple Hill Growers event, which brings activities and delicious offerings at various farms in the Camino/Placerville area. If you’ve not explored this region in the summer, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover one of Apple Hill’s other seasons! You’ll find lavender, blueberries, strawberries, wine, flowers, hard cider, olive oil, baked goods, jams, treats, and more! visit-eldorado.com
SO YOU WANT TO BE A COWBOY
Favorably referred to as the “Last Best Place” and the “Treasure State,” Montana has captured the hearts of cinematic cowboys like Taylor Sheridan and Harrison Ford and inspired the television series, “Yellowstone” and its prequels, “1883” and “1923.” Though fictional, they’ve reminded America of its deeply-rooted spirit for adventure and the simple yet rugged way of life that we all crave. Whether its the backdrop of jagged, snowcapped peaks or the endless golden pastures that are peppered with livestock, this Rocky Mountain soil is a breeding ground for dreamers and doers, and the people who call it home are no strangers to the ritual of ranch life.
So, you want to be a cowboy? Slipping on some leather and having a little hide in your hat are good ways to start, but visiting a resort that brings the best of this life to the forefront, while also embracing modern luxury, is the experience of a lifetime. Personalization is key—a divine selection of cuisine for the foodies, awe-inspiring activities for the adrenaline seekers, and world-class lodging that tickles every fancy from stargazing glamping, to timber-style family dwellings, to the uniquely designed green “o hauses” that invite the outside world in.
WHAT TO DO
To change your attitude, you need a change in altitude. Gain some speed or turn up the adrenaline level with ATV tours, electric biking, mountain biking, go-karts, paintball, rappelling down Lookout Rock or whitewater rafting down the Blackfoot River. Indulge in the western art of living with archery, fly-fishing, hiking or sporting clays. For those who want to immerse themselves in the language of horses, there are horse-related adventures such as lessons, grooming or feeding, horse-whispering workshops or organized trails rides. Riders can also enjoy cattle drives that bring you back to yesteryear—driving a herd of cattle across the famed landscape—and bear witness to mustang gentling, where the Equestrian Manager communicates with a wild horse through body language and tone of voice.
DISCOVER THE WHIMSY OF THE WEST AT PAWS UP MONTANA
HOW TO GET HERE
Airport: Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) Airport transfers from Missoula are complimentary for guests and all luxury home and Green O accommodations come with a Lexus luxury SUV for transportation use on property.
DRINK & DINE
Montana’s best kept secret? Our hideaway chefs, making waves from the Montana wilderness. Chef Brandon Cunningham, Executive Chef at the Green O, is a James Beard Award finalist whose creations at the Social Haus are highly curated through an 8-course tasting menu. Other highly trained and talented chefs like Chef Brett Edlund, Chef Ben Scott, Executive Pastry Chef Krystle Swenson, and Sunny Jin, the General Manager of Food and Beverage, are part of the intricate patchwork of the culinary experience at Pomp, Trough, Shed, Camp and the notable Chuck Wagon—a summertime treat where guests can ride a hay wagon along the banks of the Blackfoot River for an Old West-inspired chuck wagon dinner.
CHELSEA LYN AGRO PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
