You must have really loved that coconut syrup.
That was my thought as I read Sara Burns’ story about her and her husband’s quest to find the local maker of this particular coconut syrup in the Hawaiian upcountry. Sara talked about driving up a mountain without cell phone service and without a map, exploring the Hawaiian hillside. Her quote about following the road, not knowing where it would take them, only knowing that it must lead somewhere, keeps swirling around in my head. Sara’s description of their entire Hawaiian vacation left me wondering when was the last time that I truly went exploring. Real exploring. When was the last time I took any road without a map?
Man, I would love to say that I’ve got the Explorer gene, that I love to travel and seek and discover - but I don’t. I mean, I like to go places but exploring feels next-level to me and is not at all in my comfort zone. The funny thing about comfort zones is that they’re comfortable for a reason. They have predictable syrup options. But step outside them for something as exciting as hunting down coconut pancake topping in the Hawaiian upcountry, and suddenly, you’re LIVING a story instead of just reading one. Sara’s story has inspired me to live a little and try something new. I’ve never tried coconut syrup, so I’ll start by ordering Sara’s favorite. When was the last time you did something for the first time?
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FINDING SWEETNESS IN THE UNEXPECTED
ARTICLE BY SARA BURNS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRAD BURNS
After twenty years together, a spontaneous Hawaiian detour helped us rediscover what matters most.
We pulled into a gravel driveway that led to a small house. I turned to Brad and said, “This is how we are going to die. We are going to walk into this lady’s house to get coconut syrup, and that will be the end of us.”
This part of the trip wasn’t what we were expecting. And it certainly wasn’t what we had planned. But the whole point of this vacation was to unplug and explore the world around us.
My husband, Brad, has a very different definition of vacation than mine. I wanted to bask in the Hawaiian sun while relaxing by the pool. Brad wanted to go hiking every day and explore everything around the island. That wasn’t on my BINGO card, but some of the best memories come from unexpected detours that you didn’t plan.
I’m not an outdoors person, but one of the best days on our trip was the day we spent hiking Haleakalā. The drive itself was an adventure. We went from perfectly paved roads to old dirt roads to one-lane paths, having to pull off to the cliffside
Sara and Brad Burns
to let other cars pass. We continued driving, unsure of where we would end up. But I said, “It’s got to lead somewhere.” At one point, we pulled off the road to get a picture overlooking the water. We got out of the car and quickly noted all of the bones on the ground around us. We hoped they were animal bones. Brad perceptively said, “Let’s get this picture and get out of here.” While the picture is beautiful, we later found out that we had driven through a terrible area that we should not have been in. Still, I think that’s how you make some of the best memories; just go and see what happens. If everything is planned, you might miss out on something you would have never found.
This is how we found ourselves on that gravel driveway in front of a small house, joking that this would lead to our demise. But what happened next is the entire reason to explore the unexpected. We had just finished breakfast at a place called The Gazebo, where we had the BEST coconut syrup we had ever tasted. I asked where we could buy the syrup, and our waitress said that it was made locally by a woman who won’t sell to retailers. Immediately, Brad and I looked up the woman, found her address, and set out to find her. When we arrived at her house, we weren’t sure we were at the right place. We called her from that gravel driveway, explaining that we would love to buy her coconut syrup. She invited us in and spent the next hour talking with us about her syrups and jellies, her family, and her story of how she started manufacturing products out of her garage in the backyard.
The thing I will remember most, and treasure most, about that trip was spending time exploring when there was no cell phone service, no map, and no itinerary. Brad and I have been together for over twenty years, and that was really the only time I’ve seen him truly relaxed and enjoying being 100% in the moment. It’s such a disservice to schedule a vacation day from start to finish because you never know what will come your way. Some of the sweetest memories come from unexpected adventures.
A L K O F T H E
MIKE O’NEILL Kirkwood resident
Ireland for the golf! I’ve been many times and can’t wait to go back again!
CHUCK KIRBERG Warson Woods resident
I love Costa Rica and I’ve been there before. An interesting fact is that it has a tropical climate and has never been hit by a hurricane. It is my dream to buy a home there.
JADEN CONNER
Kirkwood resident and owner of Sugaring NYC-St. Louis
CORY BALL Glendale resident N E I G H B O R H O O D
My dream vacation home would be in Curaçao. I just got back from my dream vacation last night! It was amazing!
STEPHANIE HAENCHEN
Kirkwood resident and owner of Pace Marketing
My dream vacation home would be on a ski slope. My dream vacation is to visit ALL the national parks.
MICHAEL VON GERICHTEN
Kirkwood resident, owner of MVG Painting and Decorating
My dream vacation home would be anywhere with my wife Debbie. Of course, it would be great to have a racquetball court as part of my dream vacation home.
My dream vacation home would be in Greece. I’m going this summer! I love to explore the beaches and eat great food!
JOE MARTIN
Webster Groves resident, owner of Caffeinated Account
My dream vacation home would be a cabin in the woods, fully decorated for Christmas.
TODD GWIN
Glendale resident and owner of Handyman Home Services
I would like to explore Japan. The culture is so different from anything in the U.S. I would love to learn more about their culture and their traditions and experience it in person!
RYAN WHITTINGTON Kirkwood resident and owner of Seniors Home Care
My dream vacation home would be next to Pebble Beach. That is one of my favorite places to play golf.
WHERE WOULD YOUR DREAM VACATION HOUSE BE LOCATED?
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ARTICLE BY SYDNEY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY TIMBERLINE LANDSCAPES
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Summer escapes start at home. Time slows down. Children dart through sprinklers, their laughter echoing in the humid air; the scent of barbecue drifts lazily from backyard grills where families gather; neighbors mingle on patios amidst the flicker of fireflies. These are the moments that define the season—simple pleasures made even better by the comfort of a beautifully designed outdoor space.
Timberline Landscapes, located in Webster Groves, brings a thoughtful, design-forward approach to residential landscaping throughout the St. Louis area. With over two decades of experience, this Kirkwood family-owned business helps homeowners reimagine their outdoor spaces into personalized sanctuaries, from patios that invite lingering conversations to pergolas that frame the starry night sky.
“Every backyard creation is unique,” said Brad Furfaro, Timberline’s Director of Design and Business Development. “Our approach to landscape design depends on the homeowner and the home’s architecture, whether it’s a mid-century modern home or a classic Kirkwood bungalow. The structures we build, the hardscape surfaces we use, and the plants we choose reflect that.”
Sunset Hills resident Ezra Griffin reimagined his outdoor space after storm damage brought down a tree. Ezra worked with Brad and his team, including design expert Margo Kinstler, to create an outdoor kitchen with a covered patio. “Now we sit out there all the time,” Ezra said. “We’ve created a really relaxing place to unwind after work.” The space became their evening sanctuary, where busy days naturally wind down to match the hum of cicadas and gentle breezes.
From wood and concrete to natural stone and plantings, Timberline carefully balances structure and softness in
its designs. “A lot of what we do is bring diverse materials together—hard surfaces, wood, concrete, natural stone— and blending them in ways that are both functional and beautiful,” Brad explained. “The plants soften everything and help tie it all together. That’s a part some people miss, but it’s essential.”
Mindy McCoy, who lives in Lafayette Square, took a different approach in transforming a small backyard into a modern gathering space. The Timberline team helped her family design a pergola with three planting zones. “Our yard is small, but they showed us what was possible,” Mindy said. Their planning expertise helped Mindy visualize a layout that maximized both function and beauty within budget, creating an intimate space where family moments could unfold naturally.
Timberline Landscapes follows a process rooted in creativity, collaboration, and care. “We work closely with clients from the first meeting all the way through the build,” Brad said. “We also help them understand how to care for their plants long-term. Our team includes plant health science experts and horticulturists; if clients stay on with us for land care, we offer one of the only lifetime warranties in the area.”
Brad noted that modern styles with straight lines and larger panels remain popular, but warmer tones are starting to take center stage. “We’re seeing more earth tones come back while the cooler grays are starting to fade,” he said. “It’s a nice shift.”
Whether it’s soaking in the sun by the pool, roasting marshmallows over a backyard fire, or sharing stories beneath string lights, your backyard could be the place to enjoy a getaway without ever leaving home.
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FROM “YOWZA” TO WOWZA
ARTICLE BY LORILEE CUMMINGS, LR REALTY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS HAYES
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A CASUAL VISIT LED SCOTT AND SHEILA RINABERGER TO RESCUE AND RESTORE BLUES OWNER SID SALOMON’S STORIED HOME, PRESERVING ITS CHARM AND ST. LOUIS LEGACY.
In an era when unique homes are often demolished, Scott and his wife transformed a quirky “subterranean Swiss chalet museum” into a family home that honors its past.
Q: WHAT MADE YOU AND YOUR WIFE DECIDE TO BUY THE HOME?
Scott: When we initially saw this listing, we called it “the Yowza House.” We went to take a look as a joke, but within a minute of being in the house, it felt like our space. It was comfortable, big, and had character.
Q: WHAT STOOD OUT TO YOU ABOUT THE HOUSE?
Scott: The house’s appraisal read “mid-century modern, subterranean Swiss chalet museum.” There is always something looking at you with all the unique built-in wood carvings. A lot of the features in our house are similar to those in the Biltmore. Part of me felt like this was a Central West End-style house with all the woodwork; it doesn’t belong in St. Louis County.
Q: DID YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE HOME’S HISTORY BEFOREHAND?
Scott: We knew it was Sid Salomon’s house; he was the original owner of the St. Louis Blues. He built it in the late 1950s and also served as JFK’s finance chair during his presidential campaign, during the golden era of politics.
Q: WHAT WAS YOUR VISION FOR THE RENOVATION?
Scott: The house sat on the market for five months, and the only two offers were to tear it down. When we started thinking about it, the question was: “How do we preserve the character, the uniqueness, and the funkiness yet modernize it?”
Q: WHAT ORIGINAL FEATURES DID YOU KEEP?
Scott: The buffet bar is built-in and hand-painted, with beautiful marble on top. The leaded glass throughout that room is exceptional, including the Salomon family crest, which features their Latin motto: “Leisure with dignity.”
The fireplace is original, just under four feet tall and seven feet wide. The logs are nearly five feet long.
The bourbon bar in the great room is part of a giant built-in cabinet. We had a historic wood expert come in. She said it was a rare piece, and the molding on the doors is carved in an oversized, linen-fold style with exotic doors.
In 1960, Mr. Salomon installed an Asian-themed theater room. The doors have lead carvings poured into them, featuring Oriental trees and other elements. I’m really pleased that Bob and Joan, the previous owners, took the time to ensure they found someone who appreciates the house’s charm. We may have stumbled upon it as a joke, but it was meant to be.
To the left of our entry foyer, you see 17th-century French cookie presses from the Breton region, repurposed into doors. We didn’t even notice them at first; Sheila pointed them out. They’re about four and a half feet tall and were initially used to press large decorative cookies. The Salomons had them made into swinging doors that separate the bedroom wing of the house; one door led to his bedroom, and the other to hers. When you open them, you step into a hallway lined with original silk wallpaper and gold accents. They’re incredibly unique.
Q: WHO DID YOU WORK WITH ON THE RENOVATION?
Scott: We went through four different interviews, and only one of the designers loved it for its uniqueness and funkiness—everyone else wanted to tear all the woodwork out. We were fortunate to find Tamsin with the Tamsin Design Group because she really embraced what we wanted to do. It was just as important to find the right construction group; we needed people who wanted to preserve and love the house but were also ready for the challenges that lay ahead. Bob and Julie Mosby, owners of Kirkwood Home & Landscape and Julie’s Garden, were going through their own renovation at the time and understood that every time you hit a hammer, something else breaks. They were ready for that.
Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE FINISHED SPACE?
Scott: We’re excited to share it with people through fundraisers and charities. It’s a house people should see, not as a joke on the internet, but to appreciate it. It’s fun seeing people’s reactions when they come into the house for the first time— not seeing the funkiness or ugliness, but saying, “Oh my god, this is so cool. This is beautiful.” It’s rewarding to see that the time and money we invested with Bob, Julie, and Tamsin have turned into something better. You can take something that is “yowza” and funky and—with the right touch and without a huge budget—make it feel like the house it always wanted to be. It’s bright and open yet still retains its personality. It feels like home.
“WE MAY HAVE STUMBLED UPON IT AS A JOKE, BUT IT WAS MEANT TO BE.”
NAVIGATING KIRKWOOD’S FUTURE GROWTH
ARTICLE BY LORILEE CUMMINGS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANNY ZOFNESS
Kirkwood’s Chief Administrative Officer, Russ Hawes, invites residents to explore the full potential of our vibrant community.
Q: DID YOU GROW UP HERE?
Russ: No, I’m originally from the East Coast; mostly North Carolina. I spent 18 years working in South Carolina before coming to Missouri.
Q: WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO KIRKWOOD?
Russ: Opportunity. Kirkwood aligned with my professional goals and offered the lifestyle my family was looking for.
Q: WHAT’S YOUR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND?
Russ: I studied geography and city planning at UNC-Chapel Hill, and received my bachelor’s and master’s there. I also hold an associate degree in business administration. I enjoyed studying how communities grow and build their own character.
Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT KIRKWOOD?
Russ: It’s incredibly livable: walkable neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and access to everything St. Louis offers. It really does feel like Mayberry.
Russ Hawes
Honoring Kirkwood’s heritage while planning for its future, Chief Administrative Officer Russ Hawes leads with purpose, passion, and a steady sense of direction.
Q: TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.
Russ: My wife and I met in college. Our daughter graduated from Kirkwood High and Mizzou with a journalism degree. Our son is pursuing an MD/PhD at Virginia.
Q: YOU’RE A MUSICIAN TOO?
Russ: Yes! I’ve played guitar since I was 12. I love live music: bands like Rush, Styx, and Van Halen.
Q: WHAT MAKES YOUR JOB REWARDING?
Russ: Working with our Mayor and City Council to help shape the quality of life here; balancing progress with preserving what makes Kirkwood special.
Q: WHAT’S NEXT FOR KIRKWOOD?
Russ: Smarter and more effective services through technology, investment in safety for all users of our streets and sidewalks, and a more active neighborhood near the Performing Arts Center.
Q: WHAT SHOULD NEWCOMERS KNOW?
Russ: Kirkwood has dedicated public servants— many with decades of service. That passion makes all the difference.
Summer Fun in Downtown Kirkwood
You don’t have to travel far: Downtown Kirkwood is your go-to summer destination. Come for the fun and stay for the small-town feel!
Concert Series in the Park
Pack a picnic and enjoy free live music:
• July 12: Raised on Radio
• July 26: Southside Creole Playboys
• August 9: Northbound Train
• August 23: Ticket to the Beatles
Peach Festival & Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, July 19 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy peach samples, live music by Fox Creek Band, and great bargains.
Hot Dog Dayz
11 a.m.–1 p.m. | July 18 & 25
Join Kirkwood Police, Library, and Parks & Recreation at Loewenau and Fillmore Parks for free hot dogs, games, and community fun.
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DISCOVER THE homegrown difference
The family stories behind Dierbergs’ freshest corn, tomatoes, and watermelons.
ARTICLE BY SYDNEY TAYOR | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIERBERGS
Country Lane Farms
Neil Meyer
Every summer, Dierbergs prepares for its biggest local produce event of the year: Homegrown! Each July and August, Dierbergs works with local farmers to stock their stores with locally grown corn, tomatoes, peaches, watermelon and more!
Dierbergs has a tradition of sourcing homegrown produce. “For us, Homegrown is tradition. It’s a tradition that’s the right thing to do. Right for our customers, who want the best quality for their families. Right for our local farming partners, who can sell their produce to their neighbors. And right for Dierbergs; after all, we’re a homegrown company too,” Jamie Cassidy, Director of Produce at Dierbergs, said.
HERITAGE AND A HANDSHAKE: COUNTRY LANE FARMS
About an hour and a half from St. Louis, Country Lane Farms embodies agricultural tradition in its purest form. This Mennonite family operation spans four generations, each contributing to a family legacy of exceptional produce grown with time-honored methods.
The farm’s bounty—handpicked tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, cucumbers, watermelons, and pumpkins—represents countless hours of careful cultivation. Working from sunup to sundown, family members load their horse-drawn trailer with freshly harvested produce, maintaining practices that connect modern tables with agricultural heritage.
Their relationship with Dierbergs began simply but meaningfully. After inspection revealed exceptional quality, Country Lane Farms established a handshake agreement with Dierbergs that continues to this day.
THE CORN CONNECTION: MEYER FARM
“About the only way to get our corn any fresher is if we deliver it to people’s houses,” Bob Meyer said, whose family has perfected the art of growing sweet corn over five generations. At Meyer Farm, the day begins at 5:30 a.m. with careful harvesting, followed by meticulous packing and direct delivery to Dierbergs: all within six hours.
“That’s the big reason why it’s better quality; from our farm to the stores, it’s less than 24 hours,” Bob explained. This remarkable efficiency isn’t just good business; it’s a family legacy dating back to 1920, when Henry Herman Meyer purchased the land that would become a Centennial Farm. The Meyer family story echoes through the cornfields where Bob’s son Neil now works after his father recently retired. With Neil’s young boys already riding in
Rob Relleke
the tractor cab during spring fieldwork, the family hopes to extend their agricultural heritage to the 200-year mark.
IT TAKES VINE: STUCKMEYER FARMS
For Mel Stuckmeyer, vine-ripened tomatoes have been a lifelong passion spanning over 70 years. His expertise reveals why locally grown varieties simply taste better: “A homegrown field tomato has better flavor, better texture than a greenhouse tomato because it’s just the salt of the earth,” Mel said. The secret lies in time; local tomatoes enjoy extended ripening on the vine, developing complex flavors that shipped varieties rarely achieve.
FROM FIELD TO FORK: RELLEKE FARM
John Relleke, who maintained a 30-year partnership supplying sweet corn to Dierbergs, puts the farm-to-table advantage in perspective: “It’s either in the field or it’s in the stores.” John has recently retired and passed along the business to his son, Rob.
“Our sweet corn is in the field at 6 a.m. and it’s in the stores that evening,” John explained. This ultra-short supply chain ensures that each ear retains its natural sugars and peak texture.
WATERMELON WISDOM: OCHS FARM
Selecting the perfect watermelon becomes easier with advice from those who know best. Mike Ochs, with 47 years of watermelon farming experience, recommends examining the texture and lines on the fruit’s surface; as watermelons ripen, these lines develop more pronounced variance with distinct color separation.
Mike Ochs
“A homegrown field tomato has better flavor, better texture than a greenhouse tomato because it’s just the salt of the earth.”
“That’s the big reason why it’s better quality; from our farm to the stores, it’s less than 24 hours.”
“The longer we can leave it on the vine and still give shoppers a shelf life, the better the quality of that watermelon is,” Mike said. His expertise reminds us that perfect produce requires precision: “You can’t be lazy and grow watermelons. They have to be picked at a precise time.”
CONNECTING FARMS TO FAMILIES: SCOTT LEHAMAN, PRODUCE BUYER
Scott Lehaman, Director of Produce Procurement for Dierbergs, represents the crucial link between local family farms and family dinner tables. During peak growing season, Scott’s days begin in the predawn darkness, arriving at his office around 4:30 a.m.
“We harvest almost on demand. Farmers start calling right away, asking what we need so they can get it picked and packed and brought to the warehouse,” Scott explained.
Like many of the farmers he works with, Scott shares a generational passion for homegrown produce. Scott is a second-generation produce buyer for Dierbergs; he started under his father’s guidance, when his father was the Director of Produce Procurement. “My dad was my mentor for 18 years,” Scott shared. His father’s 35-year career at Dierbergs established relationships with local growers that Scott continues to cultivate.
As you browse the produce section and see signs identifying local farms, remember that each tomato, ear of corn, or watermelon is a family’s generational story of dedication and a connection to the earth that you can taste with every bite.
Mel Stuckmeyer
BLOODY MARY SALAD
Explore bold summer flavors with this Bloody Mary–inspired tomato salad. It’s fresh, unexpected, and brings the spirit of adventure to your plate.
ingredients:
• 2 p ounds heirloom tomatoes, sliced in ½ inch thick rounds
• ½ cup thinly sliced celery
• ¼ cup cocktail onions, sliced in half
• ¼ cup sliced green olives
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 t ablespoons Dierbergs Pure Olive Oil
• ½ teaspoon celery seeds
• 1 t ablespoons fresh grated horseradish
Discover vibrant summer flavors with Homegrown ingredients from Dierbergs.
directions:
Lay sliced tomatoes on a platter and scatter celery, onions, and olives over top. In a small bowl whisk all other ingredients together and drizzle over tomato salad.
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the heart of wellness
How One Local Hero Builds Community.
Wellness means many things—nourishing your body, caring for your mental health, and creating balance in your daily life. But one often-overlooked pillar of true well-being is community. Feeling connected, supported, and part of something bigger can be just as healing as a good workout or a healthy meal.
In St. Louis, few people embody the power of community like Michael Shadwick
A familiar face to many, Michael is the co-owner of three beloved local spots: Honey Bee’s, Tropical Moose, and Spencer’s Grill. His boundless energy and big heart have earned him the nickname “The Twirling Dervish” from his family—and for good reason.
When devastating tornadoes swept through the area, Michael sprang into action. He opened the patio at Honey Bee’s as a collection site, rallying neighbors to donate essential supplies like generators, tarps, and personal care items. But he didn’t just organize—he delivered. Michael personally transported the most needed items to those affected, sometimes wearing boots held together with tape because he didn’t want to waste a moment shopping for new ones.
For weeks, Michael has been delivering breakfast, conducting wellness checks, and
ARTICLE BY KATIE ELIZABETH PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANNY ZOFNESS
distributing people-specific supplies, ensuring they reach the right hands. His selflessness and hustle weren’t about recognition; he wanted to do the right thing. In a time of crisis, Michael reminded everyone that showing up for each other is one of the purest forms of wellness.
True well-being doesn’t exist in isolation. It’s found in the strength of community, in small acts of kindness, and in the people who keep showing up—even when their shoes are falling apart. Michael Shadwick is one of those people—and St. Louis is stronger for it.
For anyone interested in donating, please feel free to drop off items at Honey Bees at 200 N Kirkwood Rd. Items needed include personal care items for men, women, and children, first aid supplies, batteries, women’s hygiene products, and non-perishable food.
Michael Shadwick
