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THE FINEST ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN OF THE CHESAPEAKE REGION
CONTENTS
Tred Avon Homestead
This spacious manor is designed to take advantage of every possible view.
Colonial Revision in Hillsmere Shores
An architect gives fresh life and waterfront views to an outdated suburban home.
Olympic Quest for Annapolis ILCA 7 Sailor
Leo Boucher, a well-known Annapolis sailor, is launching an Olympic Campaign for 2028. Read on and learn how to get involved!
The High-Heeled Gardener
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Publishers’ Letter Robert’s Picks Best of the Eastern Shore High Design | Cheers! Gear | Off Shore
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Straight Up on Dining Out | Ruse Illuminated: An Evening of Experiential Light The Faces of Annapolis Party Advertisement Index Poetry of Robert Pinsky
On the Cover: A welcoming entry in “Ridout House Restored.” Photography by Steve Buchanan. 22
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Ridout House Restored Tour this 18th-century townhome decked out for the season in red, white, and blue.
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Publishers Kymberly B. Taylor Robert E. Haywood Editor Kymberly B. Taylor Creative Director Ryan Gladhill Senior Designer Samantha Gladhill Director of Advertising & Business Development Elizabeth Davis Account Executive, Advertising & Client Services Marjorie Boyd Photographers Brian Distad Steve Buchanan David Burroughs Jay Fleming Tony J Photography Writers Christine Fillat Dylan Roche Copy Editor Patricia Stainke Bookkeeper Amber Trainer
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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER July in Maryland is unmistakable. As high summer washes over us, we receive its many gifts—blazing heat relieved by breezes drifting in from the bay, 4th of July parties, and the enticing spicy aroma of Old Bay announcing that hot crabs are ready for feasting. In this issue, we bring you houses ideally suited for summer. One in particular celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary. Located on Duke of Gloucester Street, this rare townhome from the 1700s was built by prominent Annapolitan John Ridout for fellow gentry arriving from England in search of a home. Part of a triplex called “Ridout Row,” its stately colonial-era architecture and deep, calm rooms hark back to an earlier era, when Duke of Gloucester was one of three main streets in Annapolis and a bustling thoroughfare. Many 18th-century details have been preserved. The interior has been designed from top to bottom in a palette of red, white, and blue, an homage to Annapolis’s patriotic history and the Naval Academy, where the homeowners’ son is a midshipman. If you like studying “Before and After” transformations, you have a treat in store. We feature an original post-World War II suburban home in Hillsmere on South River, lovingly expanded and remodeled with open spaces and an intuitive floor plan that, thanks to SPIRE Architecture, embraces family life. Also in our pages, you’ll find a spacious home situated on a 35-acre waterfront estate on the Eastern Shore. Architecture and interior design merge seamlessly to ensure a sense of ease, deepened by panoramic views of water and fields. There is much more for your browsing pleasure, including a review of Ruse, a new restaurant in St. Michaels. We hope you make it to their raw bar! For now, enjoy the issue and sultry months of summer! Enjoy!
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America250 Exploration Trail Pass Sign up for the Exploration Trail Pass and access a map marked with sites throughout Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. An interpretive panel at each site tells a “Revolutionary Story” about why the location is important. (Be sure to visit the home of Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence!) For details, visit www.visitannapolis.org/be-revolutionary-america250-exploration-trail
America at 250: Be Revolutionary at Maryland Federation of Art This juror-selected exhibit features work from artists all across the country and is on display at MFA’s Circle Gallery through July 25. Working in all kinds of media, the artists share their creative interpretation and pay tribute to 250 years of struggle and triumph in pursuit of a more perfect union. For details, visit mdfedart.com/portfolio/america-at-250
America 250: This is Now at Gallery 57 West
This collaborative project was designed by Gallery 57 West’s featured artist, Davar Ardalan. Visitors can take a canvas square to design and return to the gallery before August 15. Selected pieces become part of a growing community quilt installation. For details, visit gallery57west.com/america-250-this-is-now
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This immersive exhibition at the Smithsonian, now on display, showcases 250 objects from the 1700s to the present day, each one representing a relevant part of American history. Walk through the museum’s full 250,000 square feet across three floors to see them all. For details, visit americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/in-pursuit
Dear America at the National Gallery of Art
Now open and running through September 20, this exhibit brings together more than 100 artistic works answering the question of what it means to be an American. You’ll see 250 years of landscapes, people, and concepts of freedom as artists address this idea of national identity. For details, visit nga.gov/exhibitions/dear-america
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This series of in-gallery conversations begins on July 10 with artist and educator Theresa Sotto. Each one reflects on America’s 250th anniversary. They’re free, but registration is required. For details and tickets, visit www.artbma.org/event/perspectives-talks-america-250
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The Declaration’s Journey at The Museum of the American Revolution This program is worth the drive to Pennsylvania—you’ll learn about the history and influence of the Declaration of Independence, which has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history. For details and tickets, visit amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/the-declaration-s-journey Vol. 17, No. 4 2026 25
The homeowners hosted the Naval Academy’s Ring Ceremony in their red, white, and blue dining room.
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This stately row of townhomes was built by prominent Annapolitan John Ridout in the early 1770s.
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“It’s never going to be perfect. You just have to expect that it’s never going to be perfect.” That was advice Wesley Pehlke of Simply Wesley Interior Design gave to her clients as they ardently endeavored to restore an 18th-century townhome in downtown Annapolis to its full glory.
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“It helped that she made a point of finding one neutral element to ground the design in each room—one that wasn’t a colorful red or blue.” – Wesley Pehlke, Simply Wesley Interior Design
The living area is centered by a neutral giant ottoman, which contrasts with vivid reds and blues.
The narrow kitchen terminates in a red-cushioned banquette and red wooden chairs that evoke the style of an earlier era.
A generous bunkroom with double beds ensures there is plenty of room for guests.
Decorated in shades of red, white, and blue—which reflect the nautical culture of Annapolis and the patriotism of the United States Naval Academy—the restored home belies its age. And given what Pehlke accomplished, along with Angela Phelan and Michael Ogle of ABS Architects and Mark Hall of Realistic Builders, the imperfections of this 250-year-old house reflect a long and beautiful history. As Pehlke puts it, “Compared to what it looked like before, it looks pretty darn perfect.” Pehlke took a collaborative approach with the owners, John and Amy Underwood. They originally hail from Northern California but wanted a place where they could anchor themselves in Annapolis as their son, JP, matriculates at the Naval Academy. The red, white, and blue color scheme was a bold choice, but one that Pehlke made work. As she observes, it’s not kitschy; it’s sophisticated and timeless. And it never feels overwhelming. Much of this has to do with the way Pehlke chose different shades of the colors for each room, keeping each space unique and fresh. “I purposely went room by room, not looking at the big picture because my head would have spun off,” Pehlke says of the three-story house. “I focused on one thing at a time.” It helped that she made a point of finding one neutral element to ground the design in each room—one that wasn’t a colorful red or blue. In the first-floor living room, it’s an enormous brown leather ottoman. In other spaces, it might be frames or light fixtures. An enormous part of the home’s ‘wow’ factor is its respectful and authentic restoration. One of several row tenant houses built by John Ridout around 1775, on the eve of the Revolutionary War, the house borrows architectural details from the colonial architecture of William Buckland, who designed the HammondHarwood House and the Chase-Lloyd House, according to Phelan’s and Ogle’s historical research on “Ridout Row.” The original floorboards have been preserved, as have the elaborate molding details that were popular when it was built in the 18th century. Phelan notes
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In this cozy bedroom nook, different shades of blue appear in furnishings, wall paint, and textures.
For a fresh take on red and white, the powder room vanity is bright red; darker shades of red are echoed in the ships throughout the wallpaper.
that much of the architecture was preserved or replicated to match, with very few structural changes. Only a handful of door openings were modified. The original openings to the living room, dining room, and kitchen were very short and narrow. “This is just typical of the times. They had really itty-bitty doors in each room, and they partitioned their houses. It was also about privacy; they did have some servants.” “There were so many discoveries in this one little residence,” continues Phelan. “We were just in awe from beginning to end... just to crawl up into the attic and to see those heavy trusses that had the original numbering system on them.” Another discovery she and Ogle made was the shallow five-inch deep stairs leading to the second-floor women’s parlor. “This was because of their hoop skirts. They wanted to be very graceful and seamless as they moved up the steps,” says Phelan. This 18th-century parlor continues to serve as a living room in this modern design. She notes that it is rare, even in her field, to come across a triplex from the 1700s that was, for the most part, intact. The spacious walk-out basement, which once housed the kitchens, still has its original brick floor, which had to be taken up and re-laid to remove giant tree roots creeping underneath it. This massive undertaking was worth it. The stunning space feels truly historical. One can almost imagine George Washington reclining in the old-fashioned
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Architects believe the “pub room” was once part of this 18th-century home’s kitchens. Vol. 17, No. 4 2026 37
The interior designer carried the red, white, and blue color scheme into the home’s basement.
The pub has an authentic tin star roof.
The homeowners and their son, who is a junior at The Naval Academy.
pub with its star-embossed ceiling. Modern amenities are subtle and include a gym and steam room. A door leads right out to manicured grounds by McHale Landscape Design. Against the historical backdrop of the 18th-century house, Pehlke gets creative with design aspects, drawing on inspirations both historic and contemporary. The kitchen, designed by Kitchen Encounters, is charming with an antique cabinet, efficient built-ins, and an intuitive flow to the banquette and bay windows overlooking the garden. She notes that the owners love Chinoiserie style—characterized by whimsical interpretations of East Asian culture—and she pulled in a Ralph Lauren aesthetic by incorporating plaids and sophisticated brass. Much of the artwork and collector’s items were pieces Amy Underwood had curated over the years, including a series of plates depicting historic Annapolis. She found other items in the many boutiques and shops in the downtown community. The effort on the historic property wasn’t a short one, with Hall spending every day on the site for a year. But the team managed to finish just in time to add some patriotic finishing touches for a private party with more than 100 people—midshipmen, their dates, and parents—on the night
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McHale Landscape Design repaired and rejuvenated the lawn and plantings ravaged by 65 trucks parked at the site.
of the Ring Dance, a commissioning week tradition when juniors receive their class rings. Those decorations will also serve the home well for the nation’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July. Pehlke might say the house is “never going to be perfect,” but it’s historic, beautiful, distinguished, and celebrated. Those characteristics might be better than perfect anyway. AH
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Tred Avon Homestead
by Robert Haywood Photography by David Burroughs From a drone’s vantage point, we look down on the Tred Avon River and a lush, sprawling expanse of flat land and water. A stately new house rises from the green field below. This photograph underscores the allure of Maryland’s Eastern Shore and explains why its water and landscape attract families seeking a retreat from urban congestion in Washington, D.C. and its suburbs.
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A floor of worn bricks adds a sense of time and warmth to the brand new home.
From the front, the home is composed of six connected masses, with the garage on the left and entertainment room on the right.
These are among the reasons a Northern Virginia technology entrepreneur and his family were drawn to 35 acres of waterfront and farmland they found on the Eastern Shore. After considering beach houses in Florida and elsewhere, the homeowners settled on the Shore because of its proximity to their primary home. The homeowner declares that once they cross the bridge, they feel a “sigh of relief ” and settle into a secluded, idyllic place where they can truly “get away from it all.” The 17-mile-long Tred Avon River is a tidal tributary of the Choptank River in Talbot County. As a tidal estuary, its waters move with the rhythm of the tides rather than flowing in a single constant direction. The river widens as it approaches its mouth near Oxford before opening into the broader Chesapeake Bay. Here, one can roam the landscape, walk along the water’s edge, observe wildlife, and watch as the sun sets and the moon rises. When the couple bought the property, they found that the existing structure and floor plan of the 1968–69 L-shaped house on the site did not suit their needs. Among other things, it did not make the most of the water views. So, they ultimately chose to build anew. Builder R. J. Cooper of Ilex Construction, an Eastern Shore resident himself, says the land at the mouth of Peach Blossom Creek and the Tred Avon—with its soaring eagles, osprey, and other wildlife, as well as its proximity to Easton—is on a “whole different level” from many Shore properties. “The land obviously helps determine the end result,” he explains.
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The back kitchen, used for prep work and storage, is painted in “Green Trellis” by Behr, introducing a touch of color.
A generous kitchen has a folding glass window system above the kitchen sink to let in air and stunning water views.
Meredith Beach, principal of Campion Hruby Landscape, explains that “Our priority is always to preserve and reveal what makes the site special. Let’s be honest: when you have a site like this on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the natural landscape is the star; we’re just interjecting the supporting actors.” She adds that the first step was to introduce “large canopy trees to the broader site,” bringing scale to the landscape, framing views to the water, and establishing a sense of permanence. The design team then focused on creating an “arrival sequence” that leads visitors through a large circular lawn framed by richly layered plantings. The house and pool are enveloped by lush gardens, creating an intimate setting that is balanced by the restrained, expansive landscape beyond. Mass a nd G lass The couple hired architect Cathy Purple Cherry and her team to design their home. Having spent more than forty years designing a wide range of structures throughout the Chesapeake region, Cherry understands how people move through a home. That perspective informs the flow of this house, which takes full advantage of its setting, with expansive walls of glass framing uninterrupted views of the water. From her experience working with waterfront homeowners, Cherry says, “I’m always cognizant that you have got to get as much glass as you can.”
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The homeowners like to cook and entertain, so they wanted a large, flowing living space.
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The patterned flooring is composed of vinyl planks and brick.
While groundwater conditions are a crucial factor an architect and builder must consider, Cherry states that “When we tackle our projects, our first most important thing is the rotation of view. So, the first thing we’re always going to do is collectively decide with the clients what the specific orientation is.” The resulting home is a “modernized transitional” style residence that maximizes river views with Weather Shield windows and NanaWall folding glass systems. From the front, the home is composed of six distinct but connected masses, with a garage on the left and an entertainment room on the right. The materials also make the home. According to Cooper, the home contains a slate roof, copper gutters and downspouts, natural stone rubble, bluestone, and NuCedar shingles. On the second floor, as seen from the rear elevation, the primary suite forms a vaulted volume with a large gable-end glass window, echoed by a similar window at the garage. The gable elements are not repeated elsewhere as part of the roofline, creating a purposeful asymmetry, as the architectural team sought to avoid creating a “house of gables.” Ga theri ng Every living space in this home is conceived for this family of five, where they can focus on celebrating holidays, entertaining, and relaxing. When you enter from the garage, you arrive in a mudroom that leads to a craft room and then to the kitchen. The patterned flooring consists of ceramic planks and brick. The homeowners enjoy cooking and entertaining, and wanted a large, open living space. The great room, therefore, combines the kitchen, an island, a dining area, and a sitting area with a fireplace.
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In the game room, a vaulted ceiling and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace create an inviting family space.
The powder room surprises with whimsical wallcoverings—a change from the home’s neutral palette.
Gray Warren of Purple Cherry Interiors notes that the kitchen combines mixed metals—gold, brass, and nickel—which appear in the light fixtures and transition into the plumbing fixtures. The plumbing, he explains, is a strong expression of the industrial element the client favors. A defining feature is the custom copper range hood from La Bastille. The back kitchen, used for prep work and storage, is painted in Behr Green Trellis, introducing a touch of color echoed in the countertops. The NanaWall system opens the interior to the porch with its phantom screens, creating a continuous flow between indoor and outdoor living. The interior is comfortable and practical—nothing “precious,” as the designer states— functioning as a lived-in home for a family rather than a showpiece. Subtle design choices add visual interest, including two great room chairs upholstered in contrasting fabrics, one with a vertical pattern and the other, horizontal. Adjacent to the entertainment room is a pool house integrated into the overall design. Cherry explains, “I think the decision around a pool house is really about how far the pool is from the house, how inconvenient that is relative to the
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Natural materials like the stone surrounding the entryway to the pool house gives the home a mature, settled sensibility.
The entertainment room is connected to the pool house.
The home’s materials are part of its beauty and include a slate roof, copper gutters and downspouts, natural stone rubble, bluestone, and NuCedar shingles.
working kitchen, and how much a homeowner wants to entertain. It’s very important for clients to be honest about how much they entertain. Many people say they want to entertain more, but their habits usually don’t change just because they have a new home.” With its bluestone flooring, the pool house includes a storage area, powder room, and bath, and is designed to prevent swimmers from tracking water onto the wood floors of the main living spaces. Another key feature is its connection to the main entertaining area, which supports food and beverage service for poolside gatherings. In the end, it is these details of design and materiality that form this home. It is a place for family life and gathering, but it is also part of a larger landscape that defines the beauty, character, and rhythms of life along the rivers of the Eastern Shore. AH ARCHITECTURE: Purple Cherry Architects INTERIOR DESIGN: Purple Cherry Interiors BUILDER: Ilex Construction LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: Campion Hruby Landscape Architects SOFTSCAPE: Scapes, Inc. TREES: Ruppert Landscape POTTED PLANTS: Season to Season Architectural Windows, Weather Shield | Artisan Signature | Chesapeake Tile | Fireside Hearth and Home IC Dutterer - Cabinetry | NanaWall | Paradise Pools | Solid Tops LLC | Tuckahoe Hardwoods | Warren’s Wood Works 60
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Colonial Revision in Hillsmere Shores
by Dylan Roche Photography by Brian Distad
The living room table is hand-crafted by the homeowner and composed of two centerboards. Easily step out onto a covered porch that sits at the same level as the rest of the house. From there, the covered porch leads out onto the lawn and an outdoor entertaining area around to the right.
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An architect helped breathe new life into this 1950s-era home, opening up stunning South River views.
Tucked away
on the South River in the Hillsmere Shores community, a nearly 60-year-old brick house sat on the market for nearly two months. But then one couple saw its potential and fell in love with the rare, expansive waterfront view. That’s how Cam and Claire’s efforts to turn a 1969 colonial on South River into a contemporary, welcoming home began—one that draws inspiration from colonial, coastal, farmhouse, and even Scandinavian modern styles. Like other original homes in Hillsmere Shores, this colonial was built on land from a 1900s “gentleman’s farm” called Hilsmere Farm (a second ‘l’ was added later), according to the Hillsmere Shores Improvement Association. In fact, several of the original estate buildings have been remodeled and incorporated into the nearby Key School campus, including the main dairy barn and Manor House. During a wave of development from the 1950s through the 1970s, lots were subdivided and sold by the Smith Brothers real estate firm. With modest practical rooms and small windows, it was clearly a suburban home of that era. Its first floor was divided into walled rooms, and only a single punched window along the back wall looked out on the water. But it had so much potential. “Every room pretty much got touched more than we intended initially,” says Cam, who started doing work on the house himself before he and Claire decided to engage Craig Martin with SPIRE Architecture to truly make the most of the house’s potential.
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BEFORE
This old brick colonial was one of the first homes built in the Hillsmere Shores neighborhood, founded in the 1950s and 1960s.
The home’s new incarnation has a window wall in the living room and enlarged windows on every floor.
A tiny wood stove adds a rustic touch to the modern open-space floorplan.
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“ It was designed in a different era for a different kind of living; they wanted modern living with crisp and clean spaces.” - Craig Martin, SPIRE Architecture Martin understood the vision for the house right away. “It was designed in a different era for a different kind of living; they wanted modern living with crisp and clean spaces,” he explains. Fortunately, Cam and Claire had already secured a county variance on the 100-foot buffer between the house and the water. They weren’t able to expand the original footprint by much, but it was enough for Martin to work with, particularly given the couple’s open-mindedness. “It was a great design challenge, and they’re the right kind of people for thinking outside the box,” he says. By that point, Cam had already removed walls from four distinct rooms on the ground floor, opening up the space. Martin’s job was to figure out how to push the rear of the house out as far as possible, given zoning limitations, and open it up to the water. Additionally, Martin had to figure out how to ensure that the living, dining, and kitchen spaces within the open first floor all had views of the water, while considering how that much sun exposure would affect the home. Martin points to one of architecture’s basic priorities: making spaces feel bigger and more inviting. He found that the best way to make the house feel expansive was to ensure you could see almost the entire first floor, no matter where you stood. For example, when standing in the far corner of the library on the left of the main entry, one can see across the living room and dining room to the far corner of the kitchen. Similarly, when standing in the front entry—where Martin bumped the footprint out slightly to create a foyer—one can see straight through the inside of the home to the water. He took care to create a seamless “flow,” with one space opening to another. Martin also created clearly defined spaces within the L-shaped main floor. He describes it as “layering the spaces” and creating “vignettes of experience” from library to living room to dining room to kitchen. The decorative pieces within each space were curated by Cam and Claire themselves. Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, including travel to Tibet and other parts of the world and Cam’s many sailing voyages, they placed heirloom rugs on the hardwood floors and incorporated numerous nautical influences, including the bespoke table in the living room, crafted from two small sailboat centerboards. An abundance of natural wood, soft textiles, and neutral tones create a relaxed atmosphere, and a tiny wood stove in the kitchen grounds the home. When you think of quiet luxury and calm sophistication, that’s what this renovated home encompasses. Thanks to its architectural vision, it maintains a continuous connection to its natural surroundings, a modern feel that respects its history and original character, and a sense of openness and expansion reinforced by ever-shifting views of sparkling waters. AH ARCHITECTURE: Craig Martin, SPIRE Architecture BUILDER: Seth Mininger, Mininger Construction HARDSCAPE & LANDSCAPE: Olmo Brothers Construction & Landscaping
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Olympic Quest
for Annapolis ILCA 7 Sailor
by Kymberly Taylor
Leo Boucher is sailing an ILCA 7 during the Lauderdale Olympic Classes Regatta. Photo by Allison Chenard.
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Boucher, a rising star in the luminous constellation of professional sailing, has set his sights on racing the ILCA 7 during the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Boucher, who grew up sailing in Annapolis, narrowly missed a coveted slot on the 2024 Olympic Team, finishing just six points behind the leader during the Olympic Trials. He currently sails on the ILCA 7 Squad for the U.S. Olympic Athlete Development Team. The ILCA, formerly called a Laser, is a 14-foot single-handed dinghy. At the highest level, racing the ILCA is exceptionally athletic, often requiring sailors to leap from side to side during tacks and to hike rigorously to keep the boat flat. “In a lot of sailors’ opinions, it is the most competitive class in the world... so racing in that class is pretty special, and I am very excited about it,” reflects Boucher. Many professional sailors grew up with a mainsheet in one hand and a tiller in the other. Not Boucher. He was raised in West River in a mixed-race family. Though they enjoyed powerboating, neither of his parents sailed, and his family did not belong to a yacht club. Around the age of ten, his parents dropped him and his sister off at the junior sailing program at the Severn Sailing Association, one of Annapolis’ vibrant sailing hubs and home to the largest Laser fleet in North America. Boucher began in the sturdy Opti and, around age 13, transitioned into the ILCA 6 Radial, which is ideal for light-weight adults. When he was 18, he graduated to sailing the ILCA 7, which has a powerful seven-meter sail. The magic began to flow when he went to St. Mary’s College, where he captained the varsity sailing team. Many talented sailors compete in college, but Boucher soared to the top. He was a two-time Intercollegiate Single-handed National Champion and two-time Collegiate Sailing All-American Honorable Mention, among other things. He graduated in spring 2023 and, in the fall, began coaching at Yale. His vision was to sail competitively at the highest possible level. “They found me,” he says. “I told them my priorities and that I wanted to sail, and they were very flexible with that. I was able to coach, sail, and had summers off to train as well as in the winters.”
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“We believe Leo will inspire young sailors from Annapolis to dream big and create the next generation of Olympians.” - Kathy Parks, President, Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation Boucher, who is 26, has stepped away from coaching at Yale to focus full-time on his Olympic campaign. We spoke to him during one of his cross-country drives to California, where he coaches an ILCA team at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club and often trains with ILCA 7 championship sailor Luke Elliott. On this trip, Boucher planned to sail in Olympic waters in San Pedro, where the Olympic dinghy sailing events will take place. At the time of our call, he was trailering three Lasers and two coach boats. To earn money to support himself while training and traveling, he and his father started a small business chartering coach boats and Lasers out to sailors, often from Europe, who arrive in need of equipment. “This fall will be the first fall just focusing on sailing, which is cool. I may do some coaching here and there if I have downtime because there will be time off in between big training blocks or bay regattas as a reset period,” he explains. The Olympic clock is ticking: trials for the 2028 Olympics take place in early and mid-2028, ahead of the Games, which are scheduled for July 14–30. He plans to continue to commute to California to train and attend national regattas from his home base in West River to save on costs. “I enjoy being able to go home and reset... and it’s way less money than living in LA when you are not coaching or sailing,” he says. The Annapolis community is rallying to support Boucher in his Olympic campaign, which costs approximately $150,000 a year. To maintain a competitive edge, sailing high-level regattas is essential, but expensive. For example, it costs about $10,000 to attend a regatta in Europe. One must book a flight, show up at least four days early, and secure housing, a boat, a coach, and a coach boat. At the time of this writing, Boucher plans to attend Worlds in Ireland in August and, in 2027, sail regattas in countries including Brazil, Spain, and France. Boucher has support from local individuals and from the Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (AYCF), a nonprofit organization devoted to making sailing more accessible. Grants and scholarships are available regardless of
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Leo Boucher after the 2026 Croatian Nationals. Photo by Luke Elliott.
Leo Boucher sailing at the North Americans at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.
membership in the Annapolis Yacht Club. Last February, AYCF launched its first “High Performance Fund,” which specifically supports local sailors pursuing the Olympics. AYCF President Kathy Parks explains, “Boucher’s campaign for LA28 is the fund’s first test of that mission in action. We believe Leo will inspire young sailors from Annapolis to dream big and create the next generation of Olympians.” AYCF has made a significant commitment to Boucher for 2026. However, more funds are needed to ensure this gifted athlete becomes the best he can be. “He’s halfway there in terms of the cost... this is a critical year,” says Parks. “Funding him now is important.” The Annapolis community is rallying to support Boucher as he literally “goes for the gold.” AH
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“Coevolutionary synchronization
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I have noticed, over time, that native plants give my garden an extra-special dimension. Each one is like a wise elder, quietly beautiful and industrious, with a story to tell that connects me to the ground beneath my feet. When I came across the dazzling Liatris spicata, with its tall feathery wands studded with seductive purple flowers, I dismissed it as a fancy European cultivar. When I learned that Dense Blazing Star was actually a wildflower native to the prairies of North America, I knew I had to make room for it in my garden.
Dense Blazing Star, also called Gayfeather and Marsh Blazing Star, grows up to five feet tall in full sun in average soil and has many fascinating features. Its distinct flower spikes bloom slowly from the top down rather than from the bottom up, creating a feathery “bottlebrush” appearance. Botanists call this unique floral structure “determinate inflorescence.” This design is intentional! Because Liatris blooms sequentially, rather than all at once, it provides nectar for a longer period of time and benefits more pollinators. Dense Blazing Star belongs to the Asteraceae family, which evolved approximately 83 million years ago during the dynamic Cretaceous Period. Liatris is a much younger, highly specialized genus that emerged during the Cenozoic Era, in response to the changing North American climate and the rise of open prairie ecosystems. The flowers have no detectable fragrance, yet emit chemical compounds designed to attract the very same butterflies it evolved alongside. These include some of our largest lepidopterans: Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Fritillaries. Scientists note that this is a prime example of coevolutionary synchronization, where two or more species develop a symbiotic relationship and evolve special traits over time to ensure reproduction. Here are a few examples: Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Fritillaries have tongues long enough to reach the nectar at the bottom of Liatris’ tubular flower, and Dense Blazing Star blooms primarily in August, just when the Monarchs are preparing for their long migration south. Because this plant blooms from the top down, it creates a
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“landing pad” for the larger butterflies to land upon and thus, extract pollen more efficiently. This synchronization has evolved over millions of years and reveals how native plants and pollinators are almost divinely “paired” and deeply dependent on one another. There is more to love about this powerful perennial. Like many blue and purple flowers, the blossoms of Dense Blazing Star emit and reflect ultraviolet (UV) light to attract pollinators. In fact, the plant’s colorful blooms create a UV “halo” that is invisible to the human eye but a beacon to bees and other insects, directing them straight to the source. According to the North American Ethnobotany Database and researchers at Ohio State University, this bright wildflower, indispensable to certain butterflies, was highly valued by indigenous North American tribes for its medicinal properties. The Cherokee used the roots as a pain reliever for back pain and limb aches, while the Cheyenne burned the roots as incense to treat headaches. The Menominee prepared remedies from the plant to address heart issues. Liatris returns reliably, even after harsh winters. Because it grows from a corm, which is something between a root and a bulb, it can store water and nutrients underground. It is no surprise that, in floriography, the language of flowers, Liatris means “I will try again.” Let us all plant Dense Blazing Star in the garden! These trusty blooms wisely remind us to rise again when troubles get us down, and to continue to work towards our dreams, however crazy they may be. I say this because, when you stop to consider this wildflower’s properties, right down to its invisible light, undetectable aroma, and disappearing blossoms that form a special landing pad for the giant Monarch, it is clear that a divine power is involved, producing a masterwork almost beyond imagination. AH
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RUSE by Christine Fillat
The story of the ruse of St. Michaels took place during the War of 1812. When the townsfolk learned that the British Navy was planning to bomb the town, they hung lanterns high up in the trees, making it appear the town was at a much higher elevation. British navy ships aimed their munitions at the lanterns, but missed the town. The British retreated. This wily act of subterfuge saved St. Michaels. 112
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Ruse the restaurant, under the care of Chef Michael Correll, is a wily subterfuge, enticing you with a welcoming raw bar, with bushels of oysters on ice. Reservations can be hard to get, but the doors open promptly at 4:00 p.m. to a mad stampede of patrons scurrying to the bar, where open seating is available on a first-come, Photograph by first-served basis. The raw bar Julie Hove Anderson and outside tables are also open seating. Let’s talk about the oysters. The oysters are superior.
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Freshly shucked with such loving care that not a shard of the shell is in evidence, the oysters are described with words like buttery, silky, and creamy, with a finish of cucumber, chicken bouillon, or spinach-smoked green olive—rather like the refined descriptions of fine wine.
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These are swoony oysters, tender and briny, from oyster beds in chilly waters up and Food down the East Coast and the West Coast. I want to go to Ruse just for the oysters. Service We need not go any further. And why muddy up the works with cocktail sauce or 5 = truly memorable a mignonette? These oysters, 2.5 = needs improvement 1 = forgettable regardless of provenance, are all superior au naturel. A plate of a dozen oysters combined from all the various regions is a true delight. A slight is corrected when one oyster, missing from the platter, is quickly replaced. The bread is a locally made sourdough. Bread is an excellent barometer of the sensibilities of a restaurant, and here it does not disappoint. This bread is light and airy, with a delicate sourdough flavor and chewy crust. It comes with a mound of whipped butter and flakes of salt sprinkled on top. A glass of 2023 Birichino Wines’ Malvasia Bianca from Monterey, California, is an ideal accompaniment to this meal. The flavors are light and floral, perfectly chilled. A Gem salad, its tender greens and bright green goddess dressing, finishes with a satisfying crunch from crouton bits and a smattering of pistachios.
As the evening progresses, the room with its Shaker-quality furnishings fills with patrons, the din of conversation rises, and the atmosphere is perfumed with the aroma of butter and roasting oysters. We ponder the intrigue of the name, the significance of the Ruse. What is the ruse? Is it an illusion? In relation to the cuisine, perhaps it is a bit of magic that takes you into the enchantment realm. One comes under the spell of Michael Correll’s cooking. A plump fillet of tender trout from Smoke In Chimneys, a hatchery in Virginia, is sublime, sitting atop spears of grilled asparagus. But witness the poor little dark flavorless morels floating on an undertow of sunchoke miso beurre blanc. We kept tasting the morels to see if we were missing something. They were unremarkable. We questioned the sauce. Do miso and butter really work together? The flavor of the sauce is off somehow. The cheeseburger, with its melty American cheese and smashed patties with crunchy edges, has the ability to transport you to the cheeseburgers of youth—the ones we would eat out of paper envelopes. It comes with a small mountain of super salty shoestring rosemary fries. The blueberry pound cake came with a charming story about a recipe from a staff member’s grandmother. Unfortunately, the cake was a case of a recipe gone wrong. It was dry and flavorless, the outside edges dark brown and overbaked— not the lightly caramelized crust one would expect. Is it fresh, we wondered? The ice cream is delicious! Soft-serve ice cream with strawberries is topped with cheese shavings that somehow taste like cotton candy. A lovely way to end the meal. At Ruse, some things are superior, other things don’t measure up. Their deficiencies can be forgiven, however, considering the wine, the oysters, the delicious salad, the captivating smell, the attentive staff, and the lovely interior. Chef Michael Correll was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2025, an acknowledgment that recognizes superior innovation in cuisine. Ruse is a shared experience, an appreciation for finding the echt, the true, the quintessential, the subtle, the tender flavors that make traveling the distance to St. Michaels to try Chef Michael’s food worth every mile. AH
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Gramophone Design Build recently welcomed architects, interior designers, builders, and homeowners to Illuminated: An Evening of Experiential Light, an immersive event exploring how thoughtfully designed lighting can transform the way we experience our homes. Hosted at the Gramophone Design Build showroom in Hunt Valley, the evening brought together industry leaders, including Andrew Davis of Gramophone Design Build, Robert Haywood of Annapolis Home Magazine, and lighting specialist Tony Ferrante for a discussion on the growing role of human-centric lighting in luxury residential design. Rather than focusing solely on fixtures and technology, the event demonstrated how lighting influences mood, wellness, architecture, and everyday living. Guests experienced a series of curated lighting scenes that evolved from golden hour and sunset to candlelight and moonlight, illustrating how changes in color temperature and intensity can dramatically alter the perception of a space.
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Samurai Song by Robert Pinsky
When I had no roof I made
Audacity my roof. When I had No supper my eyes dined.
When I had no eyes I listened. When I had no ears I thought.
When I had no thought I waited. When I had no father I made Care my father. When I had
No mother I embraced order. When I had no friend I made
Quiet my friend. When I had no Enemy I opposed my body.
When I had no temple I made My voice my temple. I have
No priest, my tongue is my choir. When I have no means fortune Is my means. When I have
Nothing, death will be my fortune.
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Join us for Poets in the Conversation Room! Saturday, September 19 from 2-4pm Robert Pinsky’s most recent publications are his Selected Poems and PoemJazz, a CD with pianist Laurence Hobgood. His other works include his best-selling translation of The Inferno of Dante and The Life of David, a prose book about the Biblical king. He was awarded the Korean Manhae Prize and the Italian Premio Capri. As three-term Poet Laureate of the United States, he founded the Favorite Poem Project, with the videos at www.favoritepoem. org. He is the only member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters to have appeared on The Simpsons and The Colbert Report.
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