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Escape to Lakeside Farms Unique Places and Creative Spaces A Vintage Tribute in Wilton Saratoga Fashion Stylin...Donna Talley History of Saratoga Biathlon

Showcase of Homes

Cover Photo Provided by: Rob Spring

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Fall Happenings Sunday Strolls Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation presents a season of exciting walking tours.

Come stroll on Sundays to learn about Saratoga Springs’ rich architecture and heritage! All tours cost $5 per person and start at 10:30 a.m. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Purchase 4 tickets & get 1 free!

Purchase 10 tickets & receive a free copy of Hoofing It! Sunday, September 12 Pay Your Respects: Gideon Putnam Cemetery with guide Mary-Jane Pelzer Meet at the Franklin Street Entrance to the Cemetery.

Sunday, September 19 Wealth and Wellness: Franklin Square with guide Carrie Woerner Meet at the NW corner of Division Street & Broadway (Franklin Square sign)

Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival

Signature: Publisher Chad Beatty

General Manager Robin Mitchell

Art Director Tiffany Garland

Writers Melissa Downer Yael Goldman Arthur Gonick Marion E. Altieri

Copy Proofreader Anne Proulx

Photographers Creative Photo & Graphic

Advertising Chris Bushee Cindy Durfey

Pre-Press Coordinator Sam Bolles Saratoga Publishing, LLC 5 Case Street, Saratoga Springs NY 12866 (518) 581-2480 • saratoga.com/today Autumn Lane is brought to you by Saratoga Publishing. All information contained within this publication is based on data collected from a variety of sources at the time of publication. Saratoga Publishing shall make every effort to avoid errors and omissions but disclaims any responsibility should they occur. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent of the publisher Copyright (c) 2010, Saratoga Publishing, LLC

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Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18 Saratoga County Fairgrounds Featuring some of the greatest Celtic performers in the world. Among the more than 20 acts scheduled are Great Big Sea, John McDermott, Enter the Haggis, Gaelic Storm and Seven Nations. For more information visit www.irish2000fest.com.

Explore Charlton! Weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19 Explore Charlton! Join us for agriculture, history and scenic country views on September 18th and 19th. Saturday features a craft fair and bake sale at the Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and you can also visit the Town Hall, Charlton Historical Society, LaRue Farms, Stoney Meadows Farm, Second Chance Stables and the Route 67 Country Store and Cafe for open houses and/or tours from 1 to 4 p.m.

The West Charlton Universal Presbyterian Church will also host a Ham Dinner and bake sale from 3:30 to 6 : 3 0

p.m. On Sunday, from 1 to 4 p.m., you can visit the same locations and that evening features a Chicken BBQ at the Harmony Corners Fire Department. Other agricultural venues include Ellms Family Farm and Corn Maze, Smith’s Orchard Bake Shop, Anderson Acres Farm Stand, Johnston’s Winery and Leisuretime Greenhouse.

Eagle Mills Art and Craft Show Saturdays and Sundays, September 18 and 19 and again on the 25th and 26th Eagle Mills Cider Mill and Family Fun Park, 383 County Hwy 138 (off Rt. 29) Broadalbin, New York One of the largest Craft Shows in the Capital District of upstate NY, with 120+ juried crafters featuring woodwork, quilts, baskets, florals, candles, clothing, painting, nature photos, jewelry and a whole lot more!

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Cost: Free Admission; $5.00 per car parking fee (partial proceeds donated to local charity) with lots of room to park on premises

Showcase of Homes See page 49.

Balloon Festival September 23-26, 2010 Free Admission - No Dogs Permitted Please visit adirondackballoonfestival.com for schedule of events

21st Annual Antique Truck Show Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26 Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, New York 21st Annual Hudson Mohawk Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society Truck Show.

From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a mix of trucks of all different sizes, typically over 300 trucks each year. There are also antique tractors, engines and a flea market. Rain or shine.

Free parking. Cost: $1 per person, under 12 free

United States Air Force Band of Liberty Saturday, September 25 Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC)

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The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors is proud to sponsor a performance of the United States Air Force Band of Liberty at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. This concert will take place on Saturday, September 25th at 3 p.m.

Free tickets will be available beginning September 7th at Saratoga County Town & City Halls and Saratoga County Stewarts’ Shops. For more information about the Band of Liberty, please visit: www.bandofliberty.af.mil.

Capital Region Memory Walk Saturday, September 25 Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Registration begins at 9 a.m. with the Walk beginning at 10:30 a.m.

If you’re the kind of person who’s not going to sit on the sidelines when there’s a chance to change the future, then you’re the person we need. With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 10 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! Although there is no registration fee for this event, we encourage all of our walkers to raise money for the cause. Raise $100 or more and receive a 2010 Memory Walk T-shirt! Take the first step toward reaching your fundraising goal by making a personal donation today. Join us in this 3.5 mile walk through the beautiful Saratoga Spa State Park. For more info call or email Katie at 518-867-4999 ext. 305 or Katie.weklar@alz.org.

Let the Good Times Roll Sunday, September 26 On Sunday, September 26, the Prevention Council will host “Let the Good Times Roll,” a family fundraiser at the newly-renovated Saratoga Strike Zone on Ballston Avenue.

Tickets are $20 and include unlimited bowling, pizza and soda, access to bumper cars, ball pit, games and prizes, and a fabulous, familyfriendly silent auction. There will also be dozens of TVs with NFL Sunday Ticket.

Come join the fun! For tickets or more information, call 581-1230 or go to www.preventioncouncil.org.

Eagle Mills Corvette Cruise-In Sunday, October 3 Eagle Mills Cider Mill and Family Fun Park, 383 County Hwy 138 (Off Rt. 29) Broadalbin, New York Check out some super cars as we host our seventh Corvette Cruise-In in conjunction with Vettes In Perfection, a show that is open for all Corvette owners and public viewing. Live entertainment, great food and children’s activities will be open as well. Cider Mill in operation. Free Admission, with nominal charge for children’s activities / food. Breakfast Buffet served 8 to noon ($7.95 Adult, $4.50 children 12 and under) and a BBQ lunch (ala carte) from noon until 3 p.m. (Corvette car entry fee is charged by V.I.P. club) Rain date for Corvette

Cruise-In is Sunday, October 10. Best time to view the Corvettes is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The Way We Were Car Show Sunday, October 10 Front Street, downtown Ballston Spa The 8th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Front Street in Historic Ballston Spa. In the event of bad weather, the rain date for this event is October 17th.

29th Annual St. Clement’s Arts & Crafts Festival Saturday, October 16 St. Clements School, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school gym. Get started on your Holiday shopping at our annual Craft Fair.

Baked goods, and crafts of all sorts.

Great Pumpkin Challenge Saturday, October 23 Saratoga Spa State Park, South Broadway Race begins at 9:30 a.m., $20 (prior to 9/18); $23 (prior to 10/22); $25 (day of) - 5 & 10K; $5 - Kids Fun Run.This event, benefitting Saratoga Bridges, features 5K (walk or run) and 10K (run) races through the beautiful and historic Saratoga Spa State Park. The day also includes a Fun Run for kids 10 and under. PreRegistered participants receive t-shirts¸ a free raffle ticket for great prizes and all participants will enjoy bountiful refreshments after the race.

For more information, please visit www.saratogabridges.org or email Heather Varney, hvarney@saratogabridges.org.

Parade of Homes Chefs on Parade Chefs from some of the finest restaurants will present their famous culinary talent by cooking in the gourmet kitchens of the lovely new Parade Homes. This year we have doubled the enjoyment and ease for you by adding a second evening to tour the homes and enjoy the cuisine.

Chefs on Parade Northern Tour – Friday, October 8th from 5 to 9 p.m.

Chefs on Parade Southern Tour – Friday, October 15th from 5 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $30 per person in advance/$35 at the door. Tickets are valid for all dates for Chefs on Parade and Parade of Homes (7 days).

Tickets can be purchased online www.crbra.com by October 1stor CRBRA, 1202 Troy- Schenectady Road, Latham 9-4, and Curtis Lumber in Ballston Spa.

of Homes ticket: $15 (valid all five days) Tickets can be purchased on line www.crbra.com; at each Parade Home and the following locations: Curtis Lumber locations: 885 Rte. 67, Ballston Spa and Capital Region Builders & Remodelers Association, 1202 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham (Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Donations from ticket sales will be presented to the local Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Note: To get directions to any Parade Home from your location go to www.crbraparade.com.

9th Annual Saratoga Springs Fall Festival Saturday October 30 and Sunday, October 31 Celebrate the best of the harvest season as Downtown Saratoga Springs comes alive with two days of family, fun and free activities.

Venture on two continuously running trolleys to sites throughout town and enjoy participating in activities including: apple baseball, pumpkin-rolling down Caroline Street, Hay Mazes, magic shows, pony and carousel rides, cupcake decorating, arts & crafts and much more! Everyone is invited to “strut their stuff” at the kids costume parade down Broadway, where Winnie the Pooh, his friends and other characters will be dressed up and delighted to meet everyone! Complete schedules of all the free activities will be distributed at participating venues and posted at trolley stops.

Haunted History Ghost Walks Saratoga Arts Center, 320 Broadway 90-minute walking tour will combine information on the history and architecture of Saratoga Springs with background on the mysterious, p a r a - p s y ch o l o g i c a l aspects of our city. Tour groups will leave at 7 p.m. from Saratoga Arts on Wednesdays and Fridays in September & Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays in October. $10 adults, $5 kids age 7-11. Phone 518-584-4132 for more info.

2010 Parade of Homes Parade of Homes, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, October 9, 10 and 11 (Columbus Day), and Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Parade

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Escape to Lakeside Farms Photos by Mark Bolles Story by Melissa Downer Though open from March to December, Lakeside Farm and Cider Mill in Ballston Lake radiates the feeling of fall and everything that comes with it. It could be the apple cider press, dating back to 1880’s, or the freshly-made apple cider doughnuts, but this apple cider mill and market is surely a hot-spot for fall activities.

Dick Pearce grew up working on the farm with his family after his parents Robert and Agnes purchased it in 1948, which was formerly known as Lundy Farm. The property had been out of use since World War II when the Pearce family stepped in. The farm had acres of fields, an old barn and farm house at the time, and since then there have been many additions to the property. Thanks to Robert Pearce, the changes on the property have been well documented.

“We ran a beef and dairy farm and produced cider primarily, but my father was a camera man the whole time,” Dick Pearce said as he thumbed through hundreds of projection slides containing pictures of the farm ranging from the late 1940’s on.

The old cider press, which is still in use today, helped Lakeside Farms grow in popularity. Each Thursday, Pearce and his sons press fresh apples and make cider

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“ When my father started making cider,

he used to sell if for five cents for all-you-can-drink. ”

which he said tourists come back each year to buy.

“When my father started making cider, he used to sell if for five cents for all-you-can-drink.

We used to bottle it here as well,” he said. “We made 250,000 gallons of cider in a two month period back then.”

Because times are changing though, Lakeside Farms no longer individually bottles their cider.

It is still for purchase by the gallon, however.

The public loves the cider and fresh apples available so much that the Pearce family had to build an apple barn in 1971 to house the vast supple of apples for both purchase and the production of cider. By this time, the property also housed a small retail store selling locally-produced goods, including some of the crops grown on the premises. Most of their farming went to feed their cows for dairy production. Dick said that he knew that “Mom and Pop” stores were being taken over by the big box chains, and it was important to him to still cater to locals as a place to get fresh and high-quality produce. He began to sell crops in bulk, such as onions and potatoes, which he said customers really liked.

By the 1980’s, though, the farm was producing beans, tomatoes, corn, squash, pumpkins and cucumbers. Through growing fresh vegetables, Lakeside Farms started a sandwich and salad menu and after a short period of time the break-

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fast menu was introduced. Customers grew fond of Lakeside’s fare and began to preorder platters of sandwiches, salads and desserts for large gatherings. Shortly thereafter suggestions that Lakeside cater special events came flooding in from local customers.

They began hosting and catering parties and gatherings for companies, family reunions, weddings and more. For the past 20 years, Lakeside Farms has hosted a pig roast in their pavilion for their customers. In the 1990’s, the family built a pavilion on the premises to accommodate larger parties and have hosted at least four weddings since spring 2010.

“We have a lot of fun. We raise our own pigs and have a roast each year on the first Sunday after Labor Day,” Dick said. “We can host parties and cater barbecues also. We really just like to have fun here.”

Dick, now 78 years old, said that if he was younger he’d still grow vegetables and run a larger farm. While the family-owned and

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operated business still produces fresh herbs, they mainly cater to their market, café and apple business. Fresh fruits and vegetables are also available at Lakeside Farms and they offer locally-produced goods such as fresh eggs from local farms, milk from Battenkill Dairy, homemade salsas and tomato sauces and their ever-popular freshly made apple cider doughnuts. On a slow day, 18 to 20 dozen doughnuts are made fresh, but during the height of apple season, they make as many as 40 dozen batches. With such a busy operation, Dick said that he relies on his family and other employees to keep the business running. Above all, though, he likes to have fun.

“We’ve been doing this a long time. If it wasn’t fun, it wouldn’t be what it is today,” he said.

Lakeside Farms and Cider Mill is still a familyowned operation today with three generations of Pearce’s, their relatives and friends working to keep it going and growing.

For more information about Lakeside Farms and Cider Mill, visit www.lakesidefarmscidermill.com or call (518) 399-8359

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Story by Arthur Gonick Throughout the region we live in, the landscape is dotted with more than a few locations that leap out to tantalize the eye and mind.

As we journey, it can be randomly or with a destination. But sometimes without forewarning we happen upon incredible homesteads and estates that appear to have been there forever; they are built in concert with the land and respect for architectural history. Down the road we find modern marvels that leave us breathless in a similar way, but for completely different reasons. Still others take elements of the past and of the future and make it work today.

They can be situated in the middle of the urban landscape, or off a rural road somewhere. But the common ground between them is that they draw us in with their uniqueness and creativity; they make us think: “I wish I knew the story behind that place, or “I wonder what’s inside.” Each issue, the magazines of Saratoga Publishing will spotlight one such wish and

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Photos by Jane Riley (www.janerileyphotography.com) wonder to give you a broader view of the nooks and crannies; the unique places and creative spaces that add accent and spice to our area.

Hermance Road closely parallels the main artery (route 29) as it bustles through the Town of Galway, but there are spots on it that make it feel like the two roads are a hundred miles apart.

One such property sits on 63.5 acres; with a 4-bedroom farmhouse that from the outside looks at least 150 years old; perhaps 200. The property also has a horse barn with stalls, with walking paths and wildlife that add to the ambience that makes it feel like you are visiting living history. But the house has a secret: Constructed by builder Doug Center, the farmhouse was less than one-year-old when Joe Codacovi and Bev Palazini moved in… in March of 1992. The house is not even out of its teens yet, though it looks as if it might date back to the early 1800’s!

“He (Center) did a great job in capturing history,” said Joe Codacovi. “No one would ever think that 20 years ago, this wasn’t even here.” The challenge and joy for Joe and Bev was in decorating it in a manner that captured the spirit of the intended era of the architectural elements, one in which timeless woodwork and brick detailing, cathedral ceilings and brick fireplaces sat side-by-side with (albeit mostly hidden) modern conveniences such as central air conditioning and security systems.

“We wanted a place that was peaceful and conveyed the richness of history, while still taking advantage of 21st Century innovations, of course,” Joe said.

The results of their efforts are a

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"No one would ever think that 20 years ago, this wasn't even here."

- Joe Codacovi

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“modern Early-American paradise,” if you will. This is a place where everything old has become new and the contemporary blends into the timeless seamlessly.

In most of the rooms, the utilization of brick fireplaces sets the tone. The main living room’s hearth is gigantic, with an ornate rug sitting atop wide plank pine floors with leather couches, exposed beams and historical artifacts and…a giant entertainment center. The eat-in kitchen gives the impression that most of the cooking is done over the embers, not in a modern range. The office nook looks like it goes back at least six generations; you don’t even notice the computer.

Bedrooms are even more loyal to the overall architectural framework, with period-shaped doors, furnishings and ceiling work that shouts: ‘they don’t make it like this anymore.’ The master bedroom’s feature is a classic 4-poster bed, while the guest room features a natural cherry sleigh bed. “It took us 20 weeks to get it manufactured in Amish country and delivered here,” Joe related. But once in place, this like many of the furnishings appears to have been in place for close to two centuries as opposed to almost two decades.

On the grounds, a man-made Japanese koi pond is home to about 100-150 fish. “I’m watching a blue heron stalking the koi pond now,” Joe related. It is fronted by a gazebo which is perfect for soaking in the idyllic ambience. Elsewhere on the property is a natural beaver pond where Joe says “the beaver and I are constantly fighting as to how big the pond actually will be. The beaver always wins, but I don’t mind a bit.”

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AVintage

Dr. Martin Ferrillo with wife Dr.Radka Dooley

Tribute

in Wilton

Christopher Carney, Custom Remodeler

Photos by Mark Bolles Story by Arthur Gonick Dr. Martin Ferrillo started wine collecting three to four years ago as most people do: a couple of bottles at a time. As his tastes developed and refined, he would find particular joy in a vintage and begin those bottles in larger quantities.

At the beginning, storing these containers was the epitome of basic, “a few wooden crates in a dingy old cellar” which was in the basement of his otherwise beautifully maintained house in the Town of Wilton which traces its roots back to the 1770’s.

Looking back, Dr. Ferrillo noted “the only thing inviting about the space was that it had decent temperature and humidity.”

As he started to pass from a casual accumulator of wine into the ranks of a true enthusiast/collector, he developed a yearning to have a space that would truly showcase his wine collection.

For “Marty” and wife Dr. Radka Dooley, this had become much more than a hobby; wine collecting was a labor of love and an intrinsic part of their lives, and the desire grew stronger to have a one-of-a-kind sanctuary that reflected this.

“The basic inspiration was to have something grotto-like with Tuscan walls; an ‘old-world’ kind of space,” Dr. Ferrillo said.

“At one point I actually thought about doing this myself but real-

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"Wine is about the experience."

- Dr. Martin Ferrillo

ized that the best I would be able to do would be fairly average.”

But a referral from a friend brought custom remodeler Chris Carney to Dr. Ferrillo’s attention and it became obvious shortly that the two were going to work well together. “Chris was ingenious in how he opened up the space, the way he hid what was functional and made it either look like it always belonged or was able to hide things like pipes, wires and unfinished ducts completely.”

The project was accomplished in relatively short time, beginning just before the Holidays in 2009, and was ready by Dr. Ferrillo’s birthday on March 28. “We celebrated by toasting each other with a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild from the year of my birth (1975).”

The walls and staircase leading down to the cellar itself lets you know that you are in store for something very special. For over a year, Dr. Ferrillo had been accumulating pine wine crates from various vintages, and was able to acquire many with the help of a shop in Scotia known as Freemans Bridge Wine and Liquors. “Anyone should ask their local retailer(s) to save them. Often times these might go unclaimed.” Dr. Ferrillo noted.

Perhaps less so when people see what Chris Carney did with them! Like an intricate puzzle, the crates are utilized in such a way that the eyes are drawn simultaneously to the individual logos and designs, and when taking in the overall effect it is nothing short of dazzling and yet welcoming.

“The challenge was in matching up the thicknesses to create one consistent plane,” Chris said, “the pine crates’ thickness can range anywhere from 1⁄4 to 3⁄4 inches.”

The use of the cellar’s original beams is a highlight in the overall scheme, imparting a sense of history that dovetails well with the warm wall colors and modern lighting (that replicates the vintage effect of wall-candle sconces) and offers accents to various points of the room while imparting an overall inviting glow. They also illuminate glass window-boxes that were constructed in the walls to showcase items such as classic bottles and antique corkscrew, emphasizing the feel of a history here.

The full barrels which dot the cellar at various intervals come from France, and the original fireplace was enhanced with

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Lakeridge Restaurant • Number of Selections: more than 120 • Wines by the Glass: 15 • Most Exclusive Bottle: Orin Swift Cellars, Red Wine "The Prisoner", Napa Valley 2008 California

• Most Unique Bottle: Concha y Toro, Cabernet Sauvignon "Don Melchor", Puente Alto Central Valley 2005 Chlie

• Focus: Our philosophy is that every great dining experience has a great wine. The wines we offer have been selected to compliment the wonderful food Chef Scott and his staff prepares. At the Lake Ridge we strive to offer the best wines available in every price range. And we offer them to you at the best value possible. Enjoy!

• Proprietors: Bob McKenna & Scott Ringwood Northway Exit 11 (10 minutes South of Saratoga) (518) 899-6000 www.lake-ridge.com

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American oak half-barrels containing wine-racks that house some of Marty’s favorites: “My collection emphasizes Napa Valley Cabernets and French Bordeaux. In my opinion, my number one preference is to choose the Napa Cab, because of its consistent greatness from vintage to vintage. There is no denying that with Bordeaux, the ‘high vintages’ are higher, but there is definitely more inconsistency.” He said. “Radka’s taste tends to come from the area of the world she is from (Czechoslovakia), where Rieslings dominate, so we have plenty of those that we enjoy.”

Sitting atop the half-barrels is a tasting table painted with the apropos logo of “Ferrillo Cellars 2010” and embellished with the Doctor’s favorite automobile’s insignia, Aston-Martin.

And it wouldn’t be a sanctuary in 2010 if you weren’t online! So above the tasting table is a computer and large flat-screen: Certainly capable for entertaining guests with the latest blue-ray release, but also has a practical component. “I use some software called ‘cellartracker.com.’” Dr. Ferrillo says, “It keeps a running total of my cellars’ valuation, offers great information on each bottle’s prime ‘drinking window,’ it’s a great source to share reviews from other enthusiasts and hear about the latest estate offerings.”

Their collection in the maple racks lining the walls currently ranges between 600 and 700 bottles, and currently there are plans to add space to house room to store 300 to 400 more.

The cellar will continue to evolve in other ways as well.

Plans are in the works to install café chairs and barstools out of wine barrels with matching tables for tastings that can accommodate between 8 and 10 people at a time.

For Dr. Ferrillo and Chris Carney, their association on this project led to others around the house, such as a remodeled deck and replacement windows. But when you hear Marty talk about his love of wine, you have an idea that the cellar will always be his favorite project: “Wine is about the experience. It’s always a joy to bring some home from a trip as the drinking becomes the remembering… the memories of when and where you were when acquired it, and the great times you had then, while enjoying it today.”

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Village Pizzeria • Number of Selections: 475 wines • Wines by the Glass: 120 • Most Exclusive Bottle: 3 Ltr 1996 Antinori Tignanello, signed by Alissia Antinori

• Most Unique Bottle: 1982 Sassicaia & 2007 Scarecrow

• Focus: Italy & California • Proprietors: Sandra Foster & Joseph Guerrera photos by Robert Eastman

Village Pizzeria & Ristorante Rt. 29, East Galway, NY 518 882-9431 www.villagepizzeria.com

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Available at Rockabella

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As the leaves change color and begin to fall, the Autumn season beckons new and exciting styles, or perhaps a simple twist to an existing outfit. The transition out of summer means our wardrobes also become transitional and trans-seasonal.

Summer may be gone but it is not forgotten.

Available at Stellas

Available at Pink Paddock

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Although the temperatures are tum bling there is still plenty of time to enjoy those fun and fancy clothes; perhaps a light sweater or wrap for the first month to add to a favorite dress or skirt.

Available at Friviolous

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Available at Pink Paddock

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The leggy look continues to prevail, but when it is just too chilly to slip into your most comfortable sandals, we have three words: boots, boots, boots. They not only look good, they feel good; And they add a certain pizazz to any outfit‌if done right.

So embrace the season, own your style, and have fun doing it‌Our local fashion istas are here to help.

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Stylin Photo Stylist and Producer Donna Talley brings Chicago style and Saratoga panache to the world of international publishing. That's a beautiful thing.

Sitting in Donna Talley's Saratoga Springs home is like hanging out in the pages of a favorite magazine: you know that people do live in houses like this, but you don't actually know anyone whose environment is this peaceful and perfectly elegant. If only you had the vision to put it together with such ease and comfort, you'd create the same space—or at least one that reflects your own favorite colors and genuine style.

You want to take notes at Talley's home, because she has spectacular ideas.

It's precisely because she has the innate, intuitive knowledge of what-goes-withwhat that she is one of the leading Photo Stylists and Producers of sets for some of the most renowned and trusted home magazines in the country. Donna Talley is a Field Editor for the Meredith group of publications: you may not know her by name, but you've seen her work and loved it. She's on the masthead of magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens, Country Gardens and 100 Decorating Ideas Under $100.

She's the one whose job it is to see a serene garden or home, secure the space for the photo shoot and bring the scene to life.

The Marriage of Big Shoulders' Sense and Big Apple Style.

Donna Talley's journey to Saratoga began in Chicago, the great city of Big Shoulders. The native Chicagoan and Juilliard alumna (music composition) exited the Big Apple and followed her homing instinct northward. The late 1990s found her in Saratoga, designing topiaries: if you're a long-time local, you've experienced her charming works of art, and admired them. She had taken her artistic self from the world of music into the realm of home décor via her artist's eye and her love of green things. She took that same creative instinct to build on the topiaries to create a career that is both fulfilling and constantly challenging.

So how did she get from Point A—topiaries in the former Palio building—to Point

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B—the position of being one of the country's most respected and emulated stylists? Dame fortune played a major role, as people and opportunities came to her in the most unexpected ways. It all started with a request that a topiary form be overnighted to Country Home magazine. This seemingly isolated incident put her in the "Seen and Noted" section of that publication. This led to a completely meant-to-be moment when the editor of Garden Style Projects (a Better Homes and Gardens book) happened to be in the right place at the right time to see that same topiary, and asked Talley if she'd be "interested in doing some projects."

"Some projects" turned into nearly-exclusive work for the Meredith group. The door of opportunity was opening, and Talley ran through it.

That photo shoot for Garden Style Projects was an eyeopener in more ways than one: she reports that the first time she looked through the lens and saw that picture, that first fulfillment of her own vision—she knew that this was her life mission. She could see all the elements coming together to help her design her own life and path.

From that one moment of realization, Talley has built a career that is enviable—but she is quick to point out that anyone can find their bliss if they seek it. Her moment came, and could have gone unnoticed—but her ability to envision the best for herself gave her the focus and fortitude to seize that first opportunity and sculpt it into something as perfect as her home.

Environment as a Reflection of Self.

Every inch of her personal space is based on white; the background of every room features a shade of white paint with colors that either complement or pop. One room is white with sage or coffee, another sees the whites mixing with summer shades of turquoise and lime. Fresh flowers from her garden adorn every surface in vases ranging from enormous to Thumbelina-sized.

A perfect pitcher of lemonade—complete with thick slices of the fruit bouncing among the ice cubes—sits on the kitchen counter in the bright room that begs visitors to perch at the island and chat for hours. Vintage-looking glasses are poised to serve up the delicious concoction. The visual is perfect, and none of this is for show. This is the true image of the artist's inner workings. This is the space in which she is truly and genuinely At Home. The warmth spurs her to create, to think, to write and plan. She is comfortable in this cottage—this is her nest.

Whether you live in a house, a yurt or a palace, that place must show who you are—not so that others can enter and get a snapshot of your soul, but so that you, the resident,

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may be encouraged, get plenty of deep, peaceful sleep and awaken to tackle another day in a healthy, happy manner.

This is the message that Talley sends to every person who views each magazine in which she takes part: that your personal environment is the most important one, so please take the time and energy to make it a genuine place of comfort and beauty. Talley has surrounded herself with things—ordinary and extraordinary—that give her creative spirit pleasure—and she takes this inspiration into every job she does for every publication.

You might assume that she shops at only the most exclusive stores and spends over-the-top amounts of money to bring her ideas to life. You would be wrong.

Drawing from Diverse Sources.

She is quick to point out that most of her best finds come not from the shelves of Neiman-Marcus, but rather from local and chain outlets. She absolutely adores Home Goods (yes, Home Goods), from which she has purchased lovely vases, dishes, furniture—things that strike her fancy as being delicious for her home and often to take to styling jobs. She loves Saratoga's own Schuyler Pond, and River Street in Troy: both are on her Top Ten List. If you can't find what you want in these ten places—and most of it, under $100— then you're not really looking. She insists that any home can be beautifully done without breaking the wallet. In this economic environment, that's an encouraging word.

Learning from the Best.

Talley doesn't “do interior design” and she won't decorate your house, but you can see how she thinks in the pages of Meredith magazines and books. By studying the core of her style, you'll glean ideas about how all the elements can come together to personalize your home. She's not a designer for hire, but a savvy reader can learn at her knee and make it work for them.

Saratoga is blessed to have many artists in residence here, and Talley's presence is part of what makes Saratoga unique.

In quiet and solitude she finds her passion and strengths, and she encourages her fans to do the same. She draws on her own instincts; trusts herself implicitly and in the end, styles some of the most breathtaking photos in the world of shelter publishing.

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then Donna Talley's masterpieces are worth their weight in platinum. The world can be rather ugly, but fortunately we have an Ambassador of Style, whose mission it is to make the world a more picturesque place, one page at a time.

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My Top Ten: This Photo Stylist's Favorite Shopping Haunts (local, online and bricks & mortar)

Schuyler Pond Home & Garden Owner Amanda Crames has such a great eye - the store has a fabulous mix of furniture, bedding, china, chandeliers and garden architecture. And the country setting is so beautiful!

I especially love the upstairs loft with lots of antiques. And the new flower shop, inBloom, is a great resource when I am looking for unusual flowers for a photo shoot.

727 Route 29 East, Saratoga Springs

River Street in Troy For inspiration and seeing what's hot in the antiques world, I poke around Warren Street in Hudson. But when I want to buy, I head down to River Street in Troy. I have found the most amazing furniture and cool props, and they are definitely not Manhattan prices!

Listing of Stores: www.usantiquedealer.com/in/troy-ny

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Country Curtains More than just country... there's something for everyone, in every style, at affordable prices. Their curtains have been featured in several of my shoots, and the quality and value for the price is amazing. I love their new Yorkshire panels in black or aqua - absolutely gorgeous, and fresh and modern, too! www.countrycurtains.com

Dehn's Flowers Sunnyside Gardens For garden shoots, these two garden centers in Saratoga have some really wonderful and unusual herbs, perennials and flowering plants. Often, I'll buy plants for a shoot and get them growing in advance - that way, I can cut the flowers as I need them on a shoot. And, if they are perennials, I just plant them right in my garden for the next year's blooms! I also love to pot up lavender or basil in my collection of aged terra cotta pots and use them in kitchen shoots.

Dehn's: 178 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs Sunnyside Gardens: 345 Church Street, Saratoga Springs

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I don't sew (but I have sewing workrooms for shoots), and the prices here are unbelievable! I just recently bought white cotton duck at just $6 a yard that I used to slipcover a flea market chair. They also have a wide range of outdoor fabrics which I used for cushions and pillows (outdoor fabrics are a good kid-friendly option for indoor use, too!) www.fabric.com

Anthropologie

My Skidmore interns turned me on to this store (they have online shipping). I shop here for more contemporary, fun and fresh accessories, bedding and furniture. When I'm in NYC or Boston, I always stop into their stores. I love their styling and display ideas, as well as the funky, bohemian, relaxed vibe (and loft-like spaces!) www.anthropologie.com

Who doesn't love HomeGoods? It's the ultimate treasure hunt! My favorite find: French copper pots and pans (the real deal). They were 1/5 of the price of Sur La Table, so I bought out the store (yes, I am THAT person at HomeGoods...sorry!)

HomeGoods/Marshall's: 22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park (in the Clifton Country Shopping Center) HomeGoods (furniture and housewares mega-store): 676 Merrill Road, Pittsfield, MA www.homegoods.com (for more store locations)

Williams-Sonoma A terrific source for very pretty table linens, napkins and dishtowels. Yes, we do bring in fresh, pretty, new dishtowels on photo shoots. That's probably my #1 prop when I'm shopping for a kitchen shoot.

Williams-Sonoma Store: Crossgates Mall www.williams-sonoma.com (for more store locations and online shopping)

Etsy.com When I'm looking for handmade, one of a kind items (such as the crocheted snowflake doilies we used to embellish pillows for a recent shoot), they have a lot of options. This is also a great way to support artists and artisans. www.etsy.com

Ebay Especially useful when I'm looking for something specific for a photo shoot, and don't have time to run all over the place. I just type in "Clear Glass Cake Stand" (or whatever) and voila! Pages and pages of options... it's like shopping at the "Glass Cake Stand Store" (without getting out of my PJs!) www.ebay.com

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History of

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Photos by Marque Moffett Story by Yael Goldman You could say it was love at first sight.

Thirteen-year-old Curt Schreiner learned about biathlon while watching from the stands during the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York. Already a cross-country skier with a recreational interest in shooting, Curt was immediately captivated by the thought of ski-racing with a bolt action .22 rifle slung over his shoulder.

So he and his older brother Jim, who was also a skier and a hobby shooter, set out to become biathletes.

Their home in Day, New York was the perfect training ground for their newfound interest. With 175 acres of wilderness right in their backyard, the Schreiner family (both young boys and their parents Betty and Jim) quickly turned the land into a challenging 5-mile network of trails with a fully-functional shooting range containing 15 lanes with knock-down targets set for offhand and prone. A small group of area biathletes pitched in, which is how the effort to create the Schreiner’s personal training facility aptly became the Saratoga Biathlon Club.

While Jim soon lost interest and took up kayak racing instead (which he was quite successful with), Curt became an increasingly passionate and skilled biathlete.

He devoted up to six hours each day six days each week to training; he had to work on increasing his endurance and speed, and achieving an accurate shot.

“Biathlon is really how good of a shot you are under stress. It’s a different level of shooting; it’s all about controlling your heart rate and breathing,” he said.

“Most biathletes start out as cross-country skiers; the shooting is what keeps it interesting.”

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Soon enough, all the hard work and dedication paid off. Just eight years after the club was formed, Curt was already a first-time competing member of Team USA, as an Olympic biathlete in the 1988 Games in Calgary, Alberta. He competed in the 10K and 20K races, finishing 50-something in both, but placed ninth in the relay event with teammates Darron Benning, Lyle Nelson and Josh Thompson.

From there, he went on to compete in two more Winter Games and hundreds of yearly events across the world.

Curt’s next Olympic appearance was in the 1992 Winter Games in Albertville, France where he once again competed in the 10K and 20K events; he finished 37th and in the high 40s respectively, and 13th in the relay. His final Olympic contest was in the 1994 Games in Lillehammer, Norway where he represented Team USA in the 20K and relay events. In 2000, Curt achieved his top result when placing sixth in the Military World Championships.

Today, years after Curt’s Olympic run, the Schreiner’s backyard trail-system is still in use. Members of the Saratoga Biathlon Cup host annual races and training events on site and the family remains dedicated to the sport, through recreational competition and maintaining the grounds.

Although biathlon is primarily a winter sport, the Club holds between four and five competitions over the summer, plus three biathlon and two cross-country ski races in the winter.

“In the summer, it’s more about recreation. The core of biathletes will generally come to the summer races because it’s a good way to practice their shooting skills and get a good workout in,” he

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said.

Curt’s whole family is involved with the sport. His wife Deb Nordyke competed in the 1988 Winter Games in Japan, and his six-year-old daughter Katrin, nine-year-old son Erik and 11-year-old son Jon all enjoy cross-country skiing on the trails, and practicing their shot when their father is around to supervise.

However, not all Saratoga Biathlon Club members actually compete in the races throughout the year. Many just take advantage of the facility and the nominal membership fee. For just $30 per year for an individual, or $40 per family, members can train on the course and practice their shot: during the winter, they can cross-country ski on the beautiful trail system, and in the summer, spring and fall they can run on the trails.

“People can run on the trails; we prefer them to be club members, but we won’t have a problem with someone checking it out and then realizing they’ll want to come back,” Curt said.

The membership fee covers the gas used to maintain the machines.

“We’re lucky if we break even just so my family (parents, brother and wife) and the club members can use it,” he said.

“It’s definitely a labor of love.”

Biathlon Basics: Biathlon integrates two sports for two different seasons of competition: winter biathlon, which is the primary sport, combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The summer variant integrates distance running with the same precision target shooting.

The distance component depends on the event – whether it is an Individual, Sprint, Pursuit, Relay, Mixed relay or Mass start competition – however, the format is relatively consistent.

As explained by the International Biathlon Union, the clock is always running in a biathlon event. In a typical winter race, biathletes ski a set distance (between six and 20 kilometers) with their rifle and stop between two and four times to hit five knockdown targets from 50 meters intermittently from the “prone” – laying flat, facedown – and “standing” positions in the allotted number of five rounds. The two different shots involve separate targets: prone is 4.5 cm in diameter and standing is 11.5 cm in diameter.

Biathletes are penalized with one minute added to their distance trial for any targets missed in an individual race, and an extra 150 meter penalty loop immediately following the imperfect round in all other competition formats. In essence, the trickiest part of the biathlete’s challenge can be their responsibility to keep track of

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missed targets and penalty loops, thus making the trial both physically and mentally compelling.

After firing the final five rounds in the event, biathletes will ski a final loop, or a penalty loop followed by a complete distance loop, before completing the race.

Here is a breakdown of the varying events: The Individual competition covers the longest distance out of all biathlon events, and begins with a staggered 30-second interval start, which can make it difficult for the “novice spectator� to keep track of who is in the lead. For the men, a twenty-mile challenge is completed with a sequence of four kilometer cross-country skiing loop intervals set apart by four shooting rounds.

For the women, the race totals 15 kilometers.

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minute penalty for missed targets.

As the title indicates, the biathlon Sprint is a faster-paced event in which skiing speed takes precedence over shooting precision. The men will cross-country ski three loops of three, then four and then three kilometers with only two bouts of shooting in between, while the women will ski three 2.5 kilometer loops, also stopping twice for shooting. A missed target denotes a 150 meter penalty loop before moving on to the next distance interval.

The Pursuit event ranks biathletes by their qualifying times, ordering the start hierarchically with the fastest competitor at the front. The format for the men is a 12.5 kilometer challenge with four bouts of shooting (prone, prone, standing, standing) interspersed. For the women, it’s a ten kilometer contest.

Four-member teams compete in the highpressure Relay competition. Men team members must ski 7.5 kilometers in total, at 2.5 kilometer intervals two bouts of shooting (prone, then standing) in between loops, while the women team members must complete a total of 6 kilometers, at three 2 kilometer intervals. The penalties are distributed differently in this event: each competitor hopes to knock down all five targets in the five rounds loaded in their magazine; however, if a target is missed, the biathlete must load and shoot one of their three spare rounds, until all targets are hit. The time it takes to reload and fire the extra rounds function as a penalty time. The team whose fourth member crosses the finish line first is the winner.

The Mixed Relay is also a team contest, but with two men and two women working together to achieve the fastest finish. The male team members must ski a distance of 7.5 kilometers, stopping twice for shooting, while the two female members ski a total of 6 kilometers. The race starting order is female, female, male, male.

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on a previous event: they are “based on the sum of the National Federation’s current Cup Score. The team of the leading National Federation gets the start number 1, the second the number 2, and so on,” as stated on the IBU website (www.biathlonworld.com).

The Mass Start event begins with a simultaneous start and shooting follows the prone-prone-standing-standing sequence; however, in the first firing round, competitors will shoot at the range according to their starting number, while the following rounds will depend on the biathletes’ actual order of arrival. The men’s race covers a distance of 15 kilometers, and the women’s race covers 12.5. If a competitor is lapped in the competition, they must immediately withdraw, and the 150- meter penalty lap applies.

“The summer races are kind of like training for the winter,” Curt said.

Aside from the running distance of the component, the main difference between winter and summer biathlon is that the summer event only has two formats: sport and match. As a sort of practice in the offseason for skilled biathletes, the Match class is meant for the more serious competitors while the Sport race is set up for the novice.

For more information about Saratoga Biathlon Club or to become a member, visit www.saratogabiathlon.com/.

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Henry Street Harvest Fest: Raising Money and Awareness, One Neighbor at a Time One of the first things newcomers realize about Saratoga is that this is a true community— neighbors really do work together, generally harmoniously—and when they get together for a cause, the effects are farreaching.

Sometimes the ripples go out for many miles, and lives are touched in places far away— Saratogians are very generous, and share willingly. Oftentimes, the gifts are much more intimate, blessing lives one-on-one, just around the corner.

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So it is with the Henry Street Harvest Festival, which will be held on Sunday, September 26th—where else—on Henry Street in downtown Saratoga Springs. The lively communitywithin-our community is bordered by Scallions and the Parting Glass on the north end, and features such beloved Saratoga establishments as Tiznow, Saratoga Beads, Virgil’s House and Paper Dolls.

The Henry Street Harvest Fest will feature barbeque, a beer tasting and pie tasting—to name but a few of the special events.

When the leaves are turning brilliant Adirondack oranges,

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reds and yellows—Henry Street will sparkle with the aura of good hearts and fine intentions coming together. This inaugural year of the Harvest Fest will benefit Gateway House of Peace, a new non-profit organization that will offer home hospice care for those who are need end-of-life care in a nurturing, warm environment.

Gateway House of Peace is working with the Henry Street businesses to raise both awareness and funds to see their hospice building come to fruition in 2010.

The businesses and people who make Henry Street an essential element in the Saratoga community is that

which will bring neighbors and friends to their lovely neck of the town on September 26th from 12Noon – 4PM for the Henry Street Harvest Fest. This first-ever festival will set the tone for future ventures in the neighborhood, and raise money to make Gateway House of Peace, a new hospice option, become a reality for those who will need its services.

That’s one of the best things about Saratoga: Saratogians care, and are willing to put the time, energy and money up front to confirm that commitment. Welcome to Saratoga— and Henry Street is right in the heart of it all.

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Showcase of Homes

2010 Showcase OF Homes THE

THE SARATOGA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

2008 Showcase of Homes People’s Choice Award Winner (under $600,000)

September 18, 19, 25 & 26 and October 2 & 3

Belmonte Builders

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WELCOME!

Committee Members 2010 Showcase of Homes

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elcome to the 2010 Sarat og a Showcase of Homes. On behalf o f the Sarat og a Builders Association, I’d like to thank all the genero u s sponsors and volunteers for their support. And special thanks to our builders w ho are second to none. The 15th edition of the Showcase of Homes will be spectacular. We are proud to present 16 homes from 15 award-winning builders for your enjoyment over thre e weeke n d s. This year will truly be an event to re m e m b e r. From Halfmoon to Moreau, the most innovative products, beautiful d é c o r, p ro fessional craftsmanship and impeccable construction grace each of these homes, inviting you through their doors.

Consider adding a dash of delectable tre ats to your experience and join us fo r our new event: Chefs – Sarat og a Style taking place on Friday, September 17.

You’ll have a chance to sample dishes from some of the area’s top chefs while touring these exc eptional homes.

Proceeds from this year’s Showcase of Homes will benefit two wo rt h while local org anizations: Re building To g ether Sarat og a County and Habitat fo r Humanity of Northern Sarat og a, Warren and Washington counties. Both of these groups help to give back to the community through impro ving the homes and lives of those in need. Many families in our area would never realize their d reams of h o m e ow n e rship or impro vement of their living conditions without these gre at org anizations.

So please explore these pag es and see what’s in store for the Showcase of Homes this year. We promise you wo n’t be disappointed.

Lisa M. Licata-Stoll

John Witt

Co-Chair Realty USA

Co-Chair Witt Construction

Natalie Amsler BCI Construction

Tamara Caruso FingerPaint Marketing

Dave DePaulo Bella Home Builders

Enjoy...

Kristin Kesnowski

Barry Potoker Executive Director, Saratoga Builders Association

Michelle Larkin

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga,Warren and Washington Counties Rebuilding Together Saratoga County

Ed Mitzen FingerPaint Marketing

Deirdre O’Callaghan Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga,Warren and Washington Counties

Denise Palumbo Plum & Crimson Fine Interior Design

Matt Parenteau Matt Parenteau Builders, Inc.

Barry Potoker Saratoga Builders Association

Pam Stott Curtis Lumber

Tony Verhaeg Verhaeg Building & Remodeling, Inc.

Christine Vasiliou-Zientak Vasiliou Homes, Inc.

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Find us on Facebook: Saratoga Showcase of Homes

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Chefs – Saratoga Style A Showcase of Signature Foods

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oin us on Friday, September 17 from 5 – 9:30 pm for a fantastic culinary event! Thirteen chefs from area restaurants will create samples of their signature dishes for tasting. Come and mingle with chefs and builders while touring these beautiful showcase homes.

Tickets: $35 per person in advance Purchase tickets at participating restaurants listed at right. *(Quantities are limited. Tickets are valid for entrance into Showcase Homes throughout the three weekends 9/17 – 9/19; 9/25-26; 10/2-3)

Chef

Restaurant

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Jaime Ortiz Jason Goldsmith Scott Ringwood Brent Black Joseph Morrello Fabrizio Bazzani Widjiono (Yono) Purnomo Michael Urowsky To Be Announced To Be Announced David DeLaMater II John Gross Greg Hoffman

677 Prime Mazzone Management Lake Ridge The Lodge Jacob & Anthony’s Chianti il Ristorante Yono’s Saratoga Golf & Polo Club Phila Fusion Wheatfields Le Chef Catering Uchi Restaurant (Austin,TX) Cantina

Amedore Homes, Inc. BCI Construction, Inc. Bella Home Builders, Inc. Belmonte Builders Bette & Cring Bonacio Construction, Inc. Saratoga Builders, LLC Sustainable Designs, LLC Terrace Homebuilders Toll Brothers, Inc. Waldron Builders, Inc. (Brampton) Waldron Builders, Inc. (The Links) Witt Construction, Inc.

FRIDAY, September 17, 5:00 – 9:30 p.m.

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Tickets: Chefs – Saratoga Style Friday, September 17, 5 – 9:30 p.m.

Tickets: $35 in advance Participating Restaurants: 677 Prime, Lake Ridge, Mazzone Management, The Lodge, Chianti il Ristorante, Yono’s, Saratoga Golf & Polo Club, Phila Fusion, Wheatfields, Le Chef Catering, Cantina, Uchi Restaurant (Austin, TX), Jacob & Anthony’s

Tickets available at select locations of Adirondack Trust, Curtis Lumber, Roohan Realty, Realty USA or online at saratogashowcaseofhomes.com

Showcase of Homes Event September 18 & 19, 25 & 26, October 2 & 3, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tickets: $20 (Tickets valid for all three weekends.)

Visit www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com for more information.

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Builders & Vendors Amedore Homes, Inc. Appolo Heating Best Fire, Inc. Builders Kitchens Central Plumbing Hart Alarm John D. Marcella Appliances Precision Glass Schenectady Floor Covering Tri State Stone

BCI Construction, Inc. Interior Design: Natalie Amsler Landscape Design: Brookside Farms Nursery, Inc. Absolute Tile Company Ceramic Advanced Electronic Technologies AML Services Bennett Stair Company Inc. Best Fire, Inc. Best Tile Bill Ippoliti Construction Builders Insulation of New York, Inc. Builders Kitchens Building Performance Consulting Carpetmaster of Latham LT D Columbia Cabinet Works Cornerstone Waterproofing Creative Materials Corp C.T. Male Associates, P.C. Curtis Lumber Co., Inc. Dil Sheji DS DiGesare Mechanical, Inc. Earl B. Feiden, Inc. Hippo’s Irish Drywall, Inc. Miller Paint and Decorating Mitchison and Sons, Inc. Mohawk Heating Co., Inc. Overhead Door Co. of Glens Falls Pallette Stone Corporation Ramsco Sheffield Remodeling Syvertsen Architecture, PLC Winslow Brothers Painting WM Horwedel, LLC Wolberg Lighting & Electric Supply

Bella Home Builders, Inc. Interior Design: Karan Hankinson Interiors Saratoga Signature Interiors AFSCO Fencing Best Tile C.B. Customs Claremont Barns Concord Pools Curtis Lumber David Orsini Earl B. Feiden Appliances Frank Pratt Restorations Global Electric Hammel Stairs J & R Propane J.S.E. Contracting J.Tribble Antiques Kohler Northeast Spray Foam Patios Plus Powder Tech Press Play Pro Tech Saratoga Fireplace Saratoga Masonry Security Supply Solid Surface Craftsman Troy Cabinets Manufacturing Vogler Copper Works Wolberg Electric

Belmonte Builders Interior Design: Plum & Crimson Landscape Design: Blue Spruce Nursery 84 Lumber Aird Dorrance Albany Mechanical Appliance Giant Best Fire

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Best Tile Capital Plumbing Crawford Door & Window Curtis Lumber Floor Source Granite & Marble Works Lill Overhead Door Lishakill Masonry Paul Perry Kitchens PJ Baker Electric Precision Glass Quality Roofing & Siding Thompson Flooring

Bette & Cring Construction Group Interior Design: Saratoga Signature Interiors Landscape Design: Lanette Akerson, The Plant Doctor AA Reinforcing Access Technology Integration, Inc. AFSCO Fence Supply Co., Inc. Albany Tile Bay State Elevator Company California Closet Closet Crafters & More Commercial Interiors Cornerstone Waterproofing CR Gas Logs & Fireplaces, Inc. DeBrino Caulking Associates, Inc. DJ Rossetti, Inc. Earl B. Feiden, Inc. Eastern Heating & Cooling, Inc. Finger Lakes Waterproofing, Inc. Florida Aluminum & Steel Granite & Marble Works Hippo’s Home Entertainment Ctr James Trackey Painting, Inc. Kaneg Concrete & Stone Louis Petraccione & Sons Madsen Overhead Doors, Inc. McLeod Systems, Inc. Metropolitan Glass Company MTP Construction Corporation RBM Guardian Fire Protection RJ Graves Construction, Inc. Rochester Flooring Resource Saratoga Custom Millwork, Inc. Snyder’s Painting, LLC State Electrical Construction Stone Bridge Iron & Steel Tri-City Roofing & Siding, Inc. W.J. Morris Excavating

Bonacio Construction, Inc. Interior Design: Robin Fusco Landscape Design: Bonacio Landscaping Aird Dorrance AJS Masonry Allerdice Door & Glass Altamont Tile B&B Plumbing Best Tile Bonacio Metal Shop Bonacio Audio BR Johnson California Closets Carpetland Central NY Electric Clifton Park Glass Curtis Lumber Diana Cook Decorative Painting Earl B. Feiden Granite & Marble Works Hidden Gardens Kelley Brothers Lyrical Ballad Bookstore Nancy Magnell Studios Northeast Awning & Blind Northeast Fire Protection Olsen Architect Parker Hammond Q.C. Concrete Saratoga Masonry Saratoga Fireplace & Stove Schuyler Pond Signature Cabinet Group Solid Surface

Spa Fine Art The Furniture House Tom Myott Gallery Universal Roofing Wolberg Electric

Camelot Associates Corporation

Adirondack Natural Stone Alford Plumbing Bennett Stair Company CertainTeed Saint-Gobain Siding Crawford Door & Window Green Conscience Hawk Drilling J & L Woodworking LaCantina Doors Morin’s Construction New Century Builders Northeast Spray Foam Overhead Door Co. of Glens Falls, Inc. Pallette Stone Sheft Electric Sheldon Slate Sherman Tile

Interior Design: Interiors By Carol Anne DeChiro Landscape Design: Evergreen Landscaping Aird Dorrance Appolo Heating & Cooling Best Tile Distributors DiSiena Furniture Erie Materials Heavenly Closets & More, LLC Jafri Oriental Rugs, LT D Marcella’s Appliances NBS Electrical Contracting, Inc. Norandex Building Materials Park Building Supply, Inc. Paul Perry Kitchens, LLC P.J. Baker Electrical Contractor, Inc Summer Rain Lawn Irrigation, LLC The Curtain Exchange

Terrace Homebuilders

Saratoga Builders, LLC

Toll Brothers, Inc.

Interior Design: Dreamhouse Furniture Window Wear, Etc. Landscape Design: Brookside Farms Nursery, Inc. Rainbow Sprinklers & Lawn Care Appolo Heating, Inc. B M Hardwood Floors, LLC Bellevue Builders Supply Best Fire, Hearth & Patio Best Tile Bill Ippoliti Construction Builders Kitchen, Inc. Capital District Supplies Carusone & Carusone Crawford Doors & Windows Curtis Lumber Dwyer Electric Dyerworks Construction, LLC Earl B Feiden, Inc. Floormaster/Carpet One Greenough Paving Hart Alarm System Irish Drywall J D Boucher Enterprises, Inc. Jeremy Fernet JLJ Excavation, Inc. Jointa Galusha, LLC Kamco Louis J Bronson Overhead Doors of Glens Falls P J Baker Electrical Contractor, Inc. Pallette Stone Company Precision Glass Quality Roofing/Bradco Supply Corp.

Rosick Well Drilling Sado Kanic Smart Level Construction Jose Hernandes dba The Night Stone Mason Titan Construction Tommell & Associates Winslow Brothers

SAS Builders, LLC Adirondack Natural Stone Aird Dorrance Kitchen and Bath Allerdice Building Supply Best Tile Curtis Lumber Deco Granites Precision Glass and Mirror Saratoga Fireplace and Stove Security Plumbing Supply Warren Electric Supply Wolberg Electrical Supply

Sustainable Designs, LLC Interior Design: Sustainable Designs Adirondack Audio & Video , LLC

Interior Design: Stickley Audi & Co., Linda Gerace Aird Dorrance AJS Masonry Allerdice Door & Glass B&B Plumbing Best Tile BR Johnson Central NY Electric Curtis Lumber Earl B. Feiden Highland Heating & Cooling Northeast Fire Protection Olsen Architect Parker Hammond Precision Glass Towne TV Wolberg Electric Zarrillo’s Custom Design Kitchens, Inc. Interior Design: Possibilities for Design Landscape Design: Blue Spruce Nursery Albany Mechanical Capital Plumbing Care Clean Inc. CT Male Associates C.R. Gas Logs and Fireplaces D & D Masonry Floor Source Inc. Hart Alarm Hayes Paving Inc. Holmes Excavating Klassic Stone Latham Seamless Gutters Power Plus Elec Precision Glass and Aluminum Riggi Tile Security Supply T.P. Masonry Trojan Steel Winchip Overhead Door

Waldron Builders, Inc. (Brampton Lane) Interior Design: Designer Interiors of Ballston Landscape Design: LP Enterprise 84 Lumber Adirondack Industries Adirondack Paving Bapp Trucking Benchmark Surveying Big Johns Capital Improvements Capitol District Supply Co., Inc. Carl Concrete Concrete Technologies Countryside Overhead Doors Custom Stamped Concrete Grajny Consulting, LLC Hill Electric Homecrest Kitchens Kerri Sinnenberg Irish Drywall John D. Marcella Appliances Kamco Leise Well Drilling Modern Masonry & Tile, Inc. Moore Well Drillers Northern Hardwoods Pallette Stone R. Falco Insulation Roohan Realty Rucinski Hall Architect RV Builders Scott Deyoe Roofing Sunmark Federal Credit Union Thomas Kenyon Stairs Titan Mechanical Contracting, Inc.

Top Tile of Latham Whitbeck Construction Wilton Floor Covering Winchell’s Wood Flooring Winslow Brothers Painting

Waldron Builders, Inc. (Cobble Hill Drive) Interior Design: Dream House Furniture Landscape Design: LP Enterprise 84 Lumber Adirondack Exteriors Adirondack Industries Adirondack Paving Bapp Trucking Big Johns Capital Improvements Capitol District Supply Co., Inc. Carl Concrete Concrete Technologies Countryside Overhead Doors Curtis Lumber Custom Stamped Concrete Earl B Feiden, Inc Grajny Consulting, LLC Granite & Marble Works Hill Electric Homecrest Kitchens Irish Drywall Kamco Kerri Sinnenberg Modern Masonry & Tile, Inc. Northern Hardwoods Pallette Stone Precision Glass & Aluminum R. Falco Insulation Roohan Realty Rucinski Hall Architect RV Builders Scott Deyoe Roofing Steven Dussault Construction Sunmark Federal Credit Union Thomas Kenyon Stairs Titan Mechanical Contracting, Inc. Tommell & Associates Top Tile of Latham Wilton Floor Covering Winchell’s Wood Flooring Winslow Brothers Painting

Witt Construction, Inc. Interior Design: Sutton’s Furniture Landscape Design: Brookside Farms Nursery, Inc. ABC Supply Co., Inc. Adirondack Roofing AHR Industries, Inc. Aird Dorrance B&M Hardwood Floors, LLC Best Tile, Inc. Buddy Tree Service Care Clean, Inc. Chippewa Stone, LLC County Waste & Recycling CR Drywall, Inc. Crawford Door & Window Curtis Lumber Co., Inc. D. Dyerworks Earl B. Feiden Appliances Empire State Stone Galusha and Sons H.R. Schultz, Inc. Hippo’s Home Entertainment Center Irish Drywall, Inc. Jeff Arnold Concrete LPE Security M & M Tile Maxwell KBC Overhead Door Company Pallette Stone Patricelli Electric Precision Glass & Aluminum Quality Roofing & Siding Supplies Saratoga Fireplace & Stove Sherwin Williams Steve Herman Siding Stone Industries The Night Stone Mason Trackey Painting Trojan Steel Whitbeck Construction, LLC. Winkler’s Plumbing & Heating Witt Construction, Inc. Wolberg Electric Supply

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Directions 1. Bette & Cring 38 High Rock Condos, Unit 4K, Saratoga Springs – I-87 Exit 15. Route 50 West. Left onto East Avenue. Right onto Excelsior Avenue. Bear left on High Rock Ave. 38 High Rock approx 1⁄2 mile on left.

2. Terrace Homebuilders 54 Phila St. Condominiums, 37 Henry St., Unit 403, Saratoga Springs – I-87 Exit 13N. North on Rt. 9 to downtown. Right on Spring Street. 2 blocks to left on Henry. 1st building on Left.

3. Bonacio Construction Park Place Condos, 268 Broadway – I-87 North take exit 13N. Proceed north 3.6 miles into the City of Saratoga Springs. Park Place will be on your right.

4. BCI Construcition The Elms, Saratoga Springs – From the South: take I-87 to exit 13N, approximately 4.5 miles to Congress Park. At the light take a left onto Congress Street. Take another left at 1st light onto Hamilton Street at the stop sign.Take a right onto West Circular Street. Go 3 blocks and take a left onto Elm Street. From the North: I-87 to Exit 15. Route 50 South to a slight Left onto US-9 Broadway. Proceed through town (approximately 2 miles) to a Right onto West Circular Street. Left onto Elm Street, continue 2 blocks.The Elms at Saratoga is ahead on the right.

5. Cicero Builders Kaleen Manor, 13 Kaleen Drive, Ballston Spa – I-87 to Exit 13 S. Route 9 South. Right onto East High Street to Kaleen Drive.

6. Belmonte Builders 26 Hidden Farm Lane, Halfmoon – From the South: I-87 N to Exit 9 (Clifton Park/NY 146). Right onto 146 E. First left onto Route 9 N. Approximately 1.8 miles to right onto Farm to Market Road.

Approximately 1.6 miles, slight right onto Smith Road to Hidden Farm Lane.

From the North: I-87 S to Exit 10 (Ushers Road). Left onto Ushers. 2nd right onto Route 9 S. Approx 1.3 miles to left onto Farm to Market Road.

Approximately 1.6 miles, slight right onto Smith Road to Hidden Farm Lane.

7. Toll Brothers Estates at Halfmoon, 72 Stone Crest Drive, Halfmoon – I-87 to Exit 9. 146 East. Proceed 3 miles and turn left onto Vosburgh Rd. Proceed 1⁄2 mile and turn left onto Stone Crest Dr. 8. BellA Homes Angelina Estates, 7 Sophia-Marie Lane, Malta – I-87 Exit 13S. South on Rt. 9. At first traffic light, left onto Malta Ave Ext. Go approx 2 miles, bear left at Saratoga Lake. Stay left up hill; subdivision on left.Turn left onto Sophia-Marie Ln. 9. Witt Construction Saratoga Farm, Lot 15, Malta – I-87 Exit 13-S. South on Rt. 9. At first traffic light, left onto Malta Ave. (County Rd 63). 2nd left onto Nelson Ave Extension (County Rd 64). 1st left onto Saratoga Farm Road to #15.

10. Amedore Homes Stillwater Woods, 1 Walden Circle, Saratoga Springs – From the South: I-87 Exit 12 to Plains Road/Route 108. Right onto 9P North. Right onto Route 423, Battlefield Road. From the North: I-87 Exit 14 to Route 9P South. Left onto Route 423, Battlefield Road.

11. Saratoga Builders Schuyler Pointe, 2 Ashleigh Ln, Saratoga Springs – I-87 to Exit 15. Right onto Weibel Ave. Left onto Rt. 29 until Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant. turn left on Loudon Road. turn left onto Ashleigh Ln., home on right.

12. Waldron Builders 121 Cobble Hill Drive, Wilton – I-87 Exit 15. Route 50 North, past Wilton Mall. Go through light, next left onto Jones Road. 1 mile to right onto Jodi Lane. Left onto Cobble Hill at stop sign. 4th house on left.

13. Waldron Builders Brampton Woods, 37 Brampton Lane, Ganesvoort – I87 to Exit 16. East on Ballard Rd. to light at Rt. 50. Left onto Rt. 50. Proceed 2 miles to right onto Colebrook Rd. (Brampton Woods sign on corner).

Take 2nd entrance into Brampton Woods, #37 on left.

14. Camelot Associates Palmerton Heights, 9 Kadnorida Dr., Moreau – I-87 to Exit 16. Left onto Ballard Road (head west toward Route 9). Right onto Route 9. Proceed 1 mile and turn left onto Old Saratoga Rd. proceed 2 miles to Palmerton Heights on right.

15. Sustainable Designs 3 Larkspur Court, Greenfield Center – I-87 Exit 15.

Route 50 South. Right onto 9. Left onto Parkhurst. Left onto Wilton Greenfield Rd. Right onto Locust Grove. Right onto Larkspur Ct., #3 on right.

16. SAS Builders 11 Moss Creek Road, Greenfield Center – I-87 Exit 15.

Route 50 South. Bear right onto Van Dam to Church St.. Follow 9N North.

Left on Middle Grove Rd. Proceed 3 miles to Moss Creek Rd. on right.

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Directions can also be found at www.saratogashowcaseofhomes.com and on the Showcase event ticket.

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Sponsors Sponsored by the Adirondack Trust Company:

Other sponsors include:

Other sponsors include: 84 Lumber Advantage Press A.W. Hamel Stair Mfg, Inc. Bank of America Builder’s Kitchens Best Tile Bette & Cring Bonacio Construction Citizens Bank DiGesare Plumbing First Niagara Mortgage (Drew Aiello, Daniela Bigalli) Granite & Marble Works Hayes Paving Highland & Co. Hippo’s HMS Agency iLevel by Weyerhauser Kelleher Herkenham, LLC Key Bank Kodiak Construction Masco Cabinetry/Merillat

Met Life (Lisa Rozell) Northeast Awnings Owens Corning Park Building Supplies Pietrosanto Insurance Agency Plum & Crimson Fine Interior Design Precision Glass & Aluminum Realty USA Rebuilding Together, Saratoga County Roohan Realty Saratoga Gaming & Raceway Saratoga Masonry Saratoga National Bank and Trust Stock Building Supply Sutton & Tarantino Insurance Wells Fargo Wolberg Lighting Design and Electrical Supply Visit us on Facebook: Saratoga Showcase of Homes saratogabuilders.org

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Amedore Homes, Inc. 1 Walden Circle, Stillwater Woods, Stillwater About the Builder In 1974, George Amedore, Sr. founded Amedore Homes, Inc. which has grown into one of the largest homebuilders in the Capital District.We are committed to providing homebuyers with an unprecedented degree of excellence. It’s the driving force behind our assertion to “surround yourself with excellence!” We help families realize their dream of homeownership by building beautiful homes and creating safe, comfortable neighborhoods that are rich in community spirit. The most important home we’ll ever build is yours. www.amedorehomes.com 518.456.1010

Model Price

$540,900

Home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,381 sq. ft.

Welcome to Stillwater Woods. Inspired by country-style architecture echoing old world charm, this beautiful home is an achievement in comfortable elegance. Just minutes from I-87 and the new Luther Forest Tech Park (AMD) thrives 47 magnificent home sites.

Situated adjacent to Saratoga Lake enjoy the weekend from your boat or strolling in the many parks. Close by is Saratoga Springs with its boutiques and gourmet restaurants. New York’s Tech Valley, the Luther Forest Technology Campus creates exceptional investment support and stability.

• Historic inspired architecture • Custom designed galley kitchen • Banquette seating • Fabulous master suite • Armstrong hickory hardwood floors • Solid core interior doors

• Wolfe/Sub zero appliances • Detached two-car garage • Intimate courtyard • Cement fiberboard siding • Real stone at foundation • Custom trim throughout

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BCI Construction, Inc. Lot 14,The Elms at Saratoga, Saratoga Springs About the Builder BCI Construction, Inc, while noted for being an industry leader in commercial construction, has set a new standard of building for their residential division. Constructing and delivering the highest of quality homes and raising the bar for the West side of Saratoga Springs by building historic style homes that are a seamless extension of the social, cultural and architectural mix that already thrives in Saratoga Springs. www.theelmsatsaratoga.com 518.366.2495

First Floor

Homes starting from

$599,500

Home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2,759 sq. ft.

At The Elms at Saratoga our home designs are grounded firmly in architectural traditions while responding to the needs of a contemporary lifestyle.

The open layout of this home creates bright rooms sized carefully for their function.The large front porch, just a few steps from the sidewalk, encourages socializing, while the side porch allows quiet moments to enjoy your garden and outdoor dining. Inside, experience the luxury of many carefully chosen decorator options.

• Historic inspired architecture • Custom designed galley kitchen • Banquette seating • Fabulous master suite • Armstrong hickory hardwood floors • Solid core interior doors

• Wolfe/Sub zero appliances • Detached two-car garage • Intimate courtyard • Cement fiberboard siding • Real stone at foundation • Custom trim throughout

Second Floor

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Bella Home Builders, inc.

7 Sophia-Marie Lane, Angelina Estates, Malta About the Builder Dave DePaulo, owner of the awardwinning Bella Home Builders, Inc. has an artistic approach to building homes for clients with various budgets and needs. Dave’s creative vision gives him the ability to meet specific requirements and lifestyles of clients with exceptional results. This could be as simple as where the client enjoys their morning coffee. Bella Home Builders basic approach is to offer superior craftsmanship, honesty, integrity, and exceptional value that equals happy clients. www.bellahomebuildersinc.com

518.312.0723

First Floor

Homes starting from

$485,000

Home features 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 4,500 sq. ft.

This 4,500 square foot european style home captures your heart the moment you approach the driveway with a stone and brick exterior complimented by timber frame detail at the entrance.The unique features of this home were created with many reclaimed materials. The exterior and veranda are equally as exquisite as the elegant interior. Sophisticated details are present from the cathedral ceilings in the great room to the children’s wing upstairs.

• Gourmet kitchen w/beamed ceiling • Reclaimed pine floors: upper level • Hand-hewn beams • Handmade oak flooring: lower level • Solid stone/brick exterior • Guest suite with balcony

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Roman style pool Elegant patio entertainment areas Energy efficient throughout Custom vanities and cabinetry Custom trim milled on site Solid mahogany french doors

Second Floor

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Belmonte Builders 26 Hidden Farm Lane, Harvest Bend, Halfmoon

About the Builder Founded in 1977, Belmonte is one of the largest custom home builders in the area. Our mission is to identify the individual needs and lifestyle of our customer and build a “home as individual as You.” Come visit a Belmonte home to see the flow of the floor plan, the quality of the fixtures, the integrity of construction, and the loving attention to detail. These qualities are the building blocks which our success stands on today. belmontebuilders.com 518.371.1000

First Floor

Price

$446,900 – $624,900

Home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,587 sq. ft.

Belmonte’s 2010 Halfmoon showcase entry is located in their “family friendly” neighborhood,“Harvest Bend.” This setting provides a lovely country feel while being conveniently close to everything. The “Elkridge” is an exceptional open floor plan that incorporates all that customers look for in today’s lifestyle.The opportunity for customization sets the stage for this winning model. Let Belmonte build your family a home as individual as you are.

• Bright, open, flowing layout • Exceptional well-designed kitchen • Elegant granite countertops • Gourmet appliances • Huge, inviting family room • Soaring ten-foot ceilings

• Immense master bath • Expansive mudroom/landing area • Magnificent elevated master suite • Towering oversized windows • Enormous master closet • Stylish stone exterior

Second Floor

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38 High Rock Condominiums Unit 4K, 38 High Rock Avenue, Saratoga Springs

About the Builder Bette & Cring, part of the Bette family of companies, is the 22nd largest multifamily homebuilder in the nation.

The Bettes have earned an enviable reputation for their 40 years of commitment to quality, integrity and value.

From luxury high-rise construction in Fort Myers and Naples to large rental communities in New Orleans, Dallas and Houston, to rental and condominium communities in Upstate New York, our team has the knowledge and talent to exceed your expectations. www.38highrock.com 518.213.1010

Model Price

$1,350,000

Home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,613 sq. ft.

38 High Rock is the region’s first joint condo and hotel complex.The residents of this sophisticated condo will have access to a resident’s-only private club room and fourth floor outdoor sky deck for relaxing and entertaining as well as access to the fitness and aquatic facilities of the Hampton Inn & Suites.The condo has been elegantly furnished and equipped with the finest features. “Luxury has a New Address” • • • • • • •

Viking cooks kitchen 3 Bedrooms plus den with 2.5 baths Engineered hardwood floors Two balconies California closets Home Spa with Kohler performance shower Custom kitchen and bath cabinetry with granite countertops

• GE Profile laundry center • Two indoor parking spaces with private storage • Whole-house surround sound and entertainment system • Built-in armoire with hidden safe in the owner’s suite • Wine and beverage bar

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Bonacio Construction, Inc. 268 Broadway, Park Place Condominiums, Saratoga Springs About the Builder As an award winning builder of residential and commercial structures since 1988, Bonacio Construction has worked on projects large and small and both grand and modest. Inside every structure you will discover the hallmarks of the Bonacio approach: value, integrity, and attention to detail. Our team approach including a landscaping and plumbing division, metal shop and design team bring out the best in all our buildings. www.bonacio.com 518.584.9007

Prices Start At $611,490 Model as Shown $1,299,000 Home features Bonacio Construction brings a wealth of experience to Park Place. Here, residents can experience all that historic Saratoga Springs has to offer. Stroll the charming streets of downtown or enjoy the beautiful 32 acre Historic Congress Park in your backyard.

Our luxurious condominiums range from 2-3 bedrooms and start at 1,400 sq. ft. to over 3,000 sq. ft. Customize your condominium to your style. Make Park Place Condominiums your new residence.

• • • • •

Steps from downtown Saratoga Secured keyless building entrance High speed efficiency elevators Secure, heated underground parking Generously proportioned terrace space • Hardwood & tile throughout

• Viking Appliances • Kohler & Rohl plumbing fixtures • Soapstone, marble, & granite countertops • Gas Fireplace with marble surround • Sound system throughout • Domed entry foyer

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Camelot Associates Corp.

9 Kadnorida Drive, Palmerton Heights, Moreau About the Builder Camelot Associates Corp., headquartered in Colonie, New York was founded in 1967 as a home builder by Dennis A. de Gennaro. Over the years the company has evolved to become a major residential home builder in the upstate New York area, specializing in new construction of single family homes. With over 43 years in the building industry Camelot knows that styles and trends as well as people’s wants and needs are constantly changing. That’s why our team of specialists is here to work with you step by step. Camelot has a design department ready to assist you in creating your own custom home plan that can be built in one of our neighborhoods or on your own property. It’s often been said,“There’s no place like home,” and at Camelot, it’s our mission to bring you there. www.camelotassociates.com 518.347.2537

Model Price

$539,000

Home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3,822 sq. ft.

This beautiful home offers 3 levels of living space including 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a two car attached garage. It displays an open foyer, dining room, great room, laundry room, first floor master suite with private bath and walk-in closet and a spacious kitchen leading onto a screened-in rear porch with attached open deck. It is also protected by a Time-Warner security system.

First Floor

• Picturesque Adirondack surroundings • Finished walkout lower level • First floor master suite • Homecrest/Heritage kitchen cabinets • Granite countertops/tile backsplash • First floor laundry room

Camelot

ASSOCIATES CORPORATION

• Spacious loft area • Custom tile bathrooms • Hardwood throughout first floor • Professional landscape package • In-ground sprinkler system • Energy Star certified

Second Floor

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Cicero Builder Developer, Inc. 13 Kaleen Drive, Kaleen Manor, Ballston Spa About the Builder For more than 25 years Luigi Cicero has been creating communities in the Capital District. A finish carpenter by trade, Luigi prides himself on attention to detail and ensures that each of his homes provides unsurpassed quality.

He has created many fine neighborhoods ranging from communities built for the first time homebuyer to highend custom homes. Together with his son, Luigi Jr., the Ciceros are embarking on their first venture in Saratoga County. www.kaleenmanor.com 518.424.2484

First Floor

Model Price

$329,800

Home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,450 sq. ft.

This breathtaking Colonial is located in beautiful Kaleen Manor, minutes to downtown Saratoga Springs and walking distance to downtown Ballston Spa. Come visit this luxurious custom-built showcase home with unique features including inlaid hardwood floors, granite countertops, cherry cabinetry, 9-foot ceilings and elegantly tiled bathrooms.This is all nestled in a majestic quaint subdivision with city water and sewer located off historic East High Street in Ballston Spa.

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9-foot ceilings Cherry cabinetry with crown molding Gas fireplace with mantle Inlaid hardwood floors Award winning layout Glamour bathrooms, custom tile

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Recessed lighting Stainless steel appliances Beautiful windows with grids Side load garage Landscaped lot with sidewalks Custom paint

Second Floor

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Saratoga Builders, LLC 2 Ashleigh Lane, Schuyler Pointe, Saratoga Springs

About the Builder Saratoga Builders, a custom home builder specializing in premier custom homes, is dedicated to not only building homes with lasting value, but creating a building experience that is tailored to each individual home buyer.

Our goal is to create a comfortable atmosphere with open lines of communication and hands-on personal attention. A custom home builder for more then twenty years, Dan, along with his partner Sam, is committed to building to a higher standard. www.saratogabuilders.com 518.587-2666

Model Price

$410,000

Home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,236 sq. ft.

Saratoga Builders latest creation, The Roosevelt, is a refreshingly unique floor plan with the modern amenities expected in a custom home.The first floor master, open floor plan, beautiful hardwoods, tiled shower, 9-foot ceilings, and optional fourth bedroom are just some of the appealing features this plan offers.This home is located in the popular neighborhood of Schuyler Pointe minutes to Saratoga Springs and in the desirable Schuylerville school district.

• • • • • •

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2,236 square feet Schuylerville schools First floor master bedroom 11⁄2 acre lot Granite countertops

• Tumbled marble backsplash • Gas fireplace, granite surround • Custom tiled shower • Stainless steel appliances • Tray ceiling in master • Kohler fixtures

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SAS Builders, LLC 11 Moss Creek Road,The Point at Moss Creek, Middlegrove

About the Builder SAS Builders designs and builds truly custom homes in the Saratoga Springs region. Each home is a one-of-a-kind design to reflect the way you live, with great emphasis placed on energy efficiency and green building practices.

We have an exhilarating process that will take you from site selection, through home design, to completion, resulting in a home with unrivaled superior quality and craftsmanship. In fact, you may find that you won’t want to leave your new home...not even to go to the store or work. www.sasbuildersllc.com 518.573.0446

Homes starting at

First Floor

$449,000

Home features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,350 sq. ft.

Energy efficient homes that will enhance your quality of life! The Point at Moss Creek is just a few short minutes from Saratoga in the Saratoga school district, but worlds away from Downtown – home to ducks, geese, deer and all the inhabitants of a trout pond bisected by a gently flowing stream. A community that does not have the sense of isolation, but still feels quiet, restful and serene. Building sites range from two to seven acres with 30 acres of forever wild.Truly a place for all seasons and discerning people.

• Wolf/Viking/Subzero appliances • Granite countertops & semi-custom cabinets • Kohler plumbing fixtures • Antiqued hardwood flooring • Imported slate tile flooring • Solid Masonite interior doors

• • • •

Screened porch Standing seam metal roofing James Hardy cementboard exterior siding Gas fireplace with stone hearth and surround • Green building practices and design • Energy star compliant

Creek

Second Floor

the Point at

Moss

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Sustainable Designs, LLC 3 Larkspur Court, Greenfield Center About the Builder Ssustainable Designs is a family builder dedicated to building homes that respect the environment. Our goal is to provide new homes that offer excellent indoor air quality and use as little energy as possible. We specialize in sustainable construction and high quality building envelopes. We strive to use natural, locally abundant materials, cutting the need for expensive and any wasteful fuel packing resources. We believe in the practice of creating structures and using all processes that are environmentally responsible. www.sustainabledesignsny.com 518.641.9346

First Floor

Everything included

$825,000

Home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4,919 sq. ft.

A wonderfully, energy-efficient, timber-style home. The large central living area with its vaulted ceiling and stone chimney incorporate the dining area and kitchen into the living area. A first floor master bedroom and separate office adjacent to the front door provides easy access. This home offers three generous bedrooms on the second floor, plus a spacious guest suite with a Japanese soaking tub.There is plenty of room in the walk-out basement playroom for the children, and a fully outfitted home theatre for family movie night. A screened in back porch allows you to feel closer to nature comfortably without being exposed to the elements.

• Combined geo-thermal & solar thermal heating • Icynene spray foam insulation • Custom FSC certified cabinetry • Locally sourced slate countertops • No-VOC Mythic Paint • Locally grown Douglas Fir beams

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Second Floor

Recycled glass tile Local slate floor tile CertainTeed fiber-cement siding Bosch Energy Star appliances Fully outfitted home theatre Natural granite stonework

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Terrace Homebuilders 54 Phila Street Condominiums, Saratoga Springs

About the Builder A Capital Region native and Siena College graduate, Scot Trifilo founded Terrace Homebuilders in 1987. Since then, he has been dedicated to building superior homes with simple timeless principles and a meticulous attention to detail. 54 Phila is the company’s first mixed use endeavor and the newly constructed intimate boutique building offers an archetypal aesthetic and impeccable interior finishings that evoke Terrace Homebuilder’s enduring com-mitment to building truly distinctive custom homes. www.terracehomebuilders.com

518.857.9000

Price

$1,322,250

Home features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,925 sq. ft., $1,322,250 Modern living meets classic charm in this intimate boutique building located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs. Steps away from historic Congress Park, 54 Phila Street offers six distinctive condominiums ranging from $724,200 to $1,322,250. The three bedroom, three bathroom showcase home features an open living/dining area with spectacular views, an opulent master suite, two covered terraces, a home office, theater/entertainment room, separate on-floor storage and enclosed onsite parking.

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Hardwood and marble floors Custom built cabinetry Granite countertops Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances

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Kohler master shower system Mendota gas fireplace Pyramid skylights Built-in sound system

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Toll Brothers, Inc. 72 Stone Crest Drive, Halfmoon About the Builder Toll Brothers, inc. is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. In business for over forty years, the Company serves move-up, empty-nester, activeadult, and second-home buyers and operates in 21 states.

Toll Brothers, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to have received all three of the National Home Building Industry’s highest honors: America’s Best Builder, the National Housing Quality Award, and National Builder of the Year. www.EstatesAtHalfmoon.com

518.383.8655

Base Price

$477,995

Home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,134 sq. ft.

Designed for entertaining with pride, Toll Brothers beautiful Columbia Berkshire model features a cultured stone and vinyl front façade, is accented with raised seam metal roofing and has been receiving rave reviews. Included within are the walk-out basement, three-car garage, palladian/gourmet kitchen, greenhouse, expanded family room and walk-out bay in the living room. Extensive landscaping completes the home with sprinklers, paver walkway and architecturally designed plantings.

• Andersen® windows • Energy Star® compliant • Extensive hardwood flooring • Gas fireplace with logs • Gourmet stainless steel appliances • Granite countertops

• Kohler® plumbing fixtures • Oak stairs and rails • Rear yard deck • Silent I-Joist flooring • Stainless undermount kitchen sink • Whirlpool tub

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Waldron Builders, Inc. 121 Cobble Hill Drive,The Links,Wilton About the Builder When you choose Waldron Builders to build your home, one of the first realizations is there is no compromise.

You, as the customer, are the number one decision maker in the entire process; after all, this is your home.

When you become a partner with Mike Waldron and the Waldron Builders team, you instinctively know after the initial meeting you have made the right choice in a custom homebuilder. www.waldronbuilders.com 518.587.2433

First Floor

Price

$641,914

Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,804 sq. ft.

Joining our family in The Links subdivision is this distinctive Cape Cod style home with phenomenal finishes both inside and out.We’ve partnered with Texas natives to bring you this one-of-a-kind Showcase home. Situated in a beautiful cul-de-sac neighborhood located in the Town of Wilton, which boasts low taxes and the Saratoga Springs school district, this custom Waldron Builders’ home,offers modern amenities with the classic charm of an oldfashioned cottage.This exclusive home-site is minutes to downtown Saratoga Springs and 3 short turns to exit 15 of the Northway, shopping and bustling entertainment.

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Open floor plan Custom cedar beam work Hickory hardwood flooring Natural gas stone-faced fireplace Unique Alder wood kitchen cabinets Wolf & Sub-Zero Stainless appliances Free-span open staircase

Second Floor

• Granite kitchen countertops • Stunning in-house designed woodwork • In-house designed/installed mechanical systems • Energy Star certified home • 3-Season screen porch

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Waldron Builders, Inc. 37 Brampton Lane, Brampton Woods, Gansevoort About the Builder Waldron Builders may be a relative newcomer in the long list of custom homebuilders in the Saratoga area, but owner Mike Waldron’s building resume goes back close to 20 years. Combined with director of operations Randy Murray’s 20+ years of custom trim carpentry expertise and a crew of specialists that bring their superior craftsmanship and you have the recipe for an award winning team geared toward one goal: ultimate customer satisfaction.You see, we believe in a customer-oriented strategy – that’s why Waldron Builders is “Bringing You Home.” www.waldronbuilders.com 518.587.2433

Model Price

$328,005

Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,601 sq. ft.

Tucked away in a quiet little corner of northern Saratoga County is the Brampton Woods subdivision. Located just 31⁄2 miles from the Northway and less than ten minutes to shopping & entertainment is this little retreat on the edge of the Adirondack Mountains.You’ll enjoy 50+ acres of park area, 7 miles of nature trails and a host of friendly neighbors in this 49-lot subdivision in the award-winning Schuylerville school district. This featured home has a welcoming floor plan suitable for families, first time buyers or retirees.

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Financially attainable Showcase home Custom designed interior woodwork Maple kitchen cabinets Stainless steel appliances Gleaming oak hardwood floors Cozy built-ins Custom faux paint features

• Natural gas stone-faced fireplace • Stamped concrete patio, porch and sidewalk • Fully landscaped yard • In-house mechanical system design/install • Energy Star certified home

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Witt Construction, Inc. 15 saratoga farm Road, Malta About the Builder Witt Construction designs and builds homes that are fine in detail, striking in appearance, efficient in use, and enduring in value. This National Award Winning Custom Home Design/Build firm has been featured in national publications. Building homes which are truly unique in their presence and home design, this is a one-ofa-kind custom company. For more information, please call 518.587.4113 or email jwitt@wittconstruction.com. www.wittconstruction.com 518.587.4113

Homes from

$550,000 – $1,000,000+

in Saratoga Farm Neighborhood

Home features 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,100 sq. ft.

A dramatic tree-lined drive welcomes you to this fine equestrian farmhouse and horse paddock. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen, dining room and family room with their architectural features, including dramatic stone arches, vaulted beamed ceiling and stone fireplace.

An art-lined hall leads you to the master suite, complete with a generous bedroom, custom closets, a dedicated shoe closet and a spa bathroom. Admire your horses from the patio and screened porch.

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Signature John Witt design Stately tree-lined driveway Custom gourmet kitchen Expansive vaulted family room Hand split granite Screened porch with fireplace

First Floor

• Wine cellar/tasting room • Intimate master suite • Stone-arched dining room • Her office overlooking paddock • His custom-mahogany office • Neighborhood horse trails

Second Floor

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