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60 Mark de Reus’ Home
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A Walk Through Idaho’s Forests and into the Secret Life of Trees BY L AURIE SAMMIS
HABITAT
66 Outdoor spaces
54 DREAM HOMES The Boyle Home in the Heart of Ketchum
BY CAROLINE ALBRO
Architect Mark de Reus Finds Home in the Wood River Valley
ON THE COVER The Boyle home in Ketchum, designed by Williams Partners Architects to take advantage of sweeping mountain views and a challenging hillside site. PHOTO BY GABE BORDER
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66 CREATING A COZY OASIS
BY CAROLINE ALBRO
B Y K AT E H U L L
Simple Tips to Revamp Your Outdoor Space
72 TRENDING NOW New and Emerging Technologies in Architecture and Design
BOYLE HOME: COURTESY WILLIAMS PARTNERS ARCHITECTS / GABE BORDER ; COURTESY SUN VALLEY COMPANY DE REUS HOME: COURTESY MARK DE REUS / JOSH WELLS
THE TREES AMONG US
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“Canyon de Chelly (1908)” by Edward Curtis at Broschofsky Galleries, goldstone photograph, 11 in. x 14 in.
Quigley Loop Trail
Tisane Tea
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26 localbuzz A look at urban flight to small towns
HOW TO LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
Glenn Janss
A primer on mindfulness in the mountains
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34 body&soul THE ELECTRICITY OF THE HEART How PEMF therapy works with circulation in the body
76 inthearts TURNING BACK TIME Glenn Janss shares her life stories and the compelling history behind the Sun Valley Museum of Art
40 getoutthere HITTING THE TRAIL
GALLERY BUZZ Highlights of captivating xxhibitions at Wood River Valley galleries
Pump parks, flow trails and new terrain in Idaho’s mountain bike mecca
DOWNHILL RIDING
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86 food&drink
Freeride and cross-country lift-access trails
TISANE TIME
on Bald Mountain
The simple art of drinking for your health
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CANYON ART: COURTESY BROSCHOFSK Y GALLERIES TR AIL: COURTESY BCRD / DEV KHALSA
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his past autumn was one of the most glorious on record, with the shimmering aspen leaves turning gold, then slowly ripening into shades of honey and caramel, burnt orange, acorn and rust. The colors ran up and down the hillsides, deep into October, as leaves fell from the sky, dancing to the earth in whirls and dips, slants and spiraling pirouettes. It seemed fitting, then, to look toward the secret life of trees for inspiration. Trees, and the forests in which they live and thrive, have long captured the imagination of humankind. Forests are mystical and magical; feared, yet life-sustaining, trees have been worshiped and consumed for eons. Harvested as sources of food and fuel and sustenance, the trunks and branches of trees provide shelter, in the forests and also, once milled, as lumber for our homes and buildings. Still planted in parks and yards for both beauty and shade or windbreak, trees are intimately intertwined with our lives and there are numerous studies that assert that — JOHN exposure to forests and trees helps boost the immune system, lower blood pressure and stress, improve mood, increase focus, and improve sleep. In fact, a Japanese study in 1982 that recognized those benefits even coined a term for it: shinrin-yoku, which means taking in the forest atmosphere or “forest bathing.” The results were so compelling that the Japanese government encourages people to visit forests to relieve stress and improve health. We are lucky here in Idaho because trees are all around us. Idaho has 21.6 million forested acres, which is 41% of the total state land area. Eleven national forests and parks, and 27 state parks, ensure that every Idahoan has an opportunity for “forest bathing” and, according to the Arbor Day Foundation, nearly 60% of the state lives in a “Tree City USA” community. Here in the Wood River Valley our nomenclature attests to this fact—the Big Wood River was named after the dense stands of cottonwoods that line its
banks. Explore the wonder of trees in our photo essay (“The Trees Among Us” on page 46). For centuries, trees have also formed the foundation of building techniques in America, where lumber provides the bones for our walls, the planks for our floors, and the beams of our roofs. And perhaps at no other time in recent U.S. history have the walls of our homes been so important. This is where we have taken shelter during quarantine and, now, also where many of us work. Our homes are the place where we find refuge and where we dream. It is the place where we belong. This issue of Sun Valley Magazine, our special HOME annual, celebrates our homes as our sanctuary and place of renewal. It explores new building technology and trends (“Trending Now” on page 72) and ideas on how to embrace the concept of outdoor living for health and wellness, and social distancing (“Creating a Cozy Oasis” on page 66). Read about architect Mark de Reus and his dream home beneath the cottonwoods MUIR along a private stretch of the Big Wood River (“Finding Home” on page 60) or homeowner Lisa Ryan-Boyle’s vision for privacy, space and open views from a series of stepped outdoor decks on a hillside lot in the center of Ketchum (“Leveling Up” on page 54). Ultimately, our homes, and our environment, should inspire, support, and nourish us. Here in our small mountain community in the midst of Central Idaho, we have equal portions of all three qualities in both our homes and the trees and forests that climb across our hillsides and river bottoms. Enjoy the change of seasons and step outside for a little “forest bathing” from time to time.
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FLYING THE COOP A Look at Urban Flight to Small Towns W O R D S K A T E H U L L I L L U S T R A T I O N S M A R Y R O D R I G U E Z
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f you’ve caught any news cycle over the past few months, you have likely heard a similar sentiment: “City dwellers head to small towns,” or “The urban flight from cities continues.” Although definitive stats about the long-term changes in populations based on the pandemic are hard to quantify just yet, ask any mountain-town resident from Truckee, California, to Aspen, Colorado, if they have noticed an uptick in moving trucks, out-of-area drivers' licenses, or the like, and you’ll likely here a resounding, “Yes.” And if you ask a local realtor, that “Yes” will become emphatic. People answering the call of the mountains to Idaho is no different.
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“We have a really good quality of life here,” says Katherine Rixon, an owner and broker with Keller Williams Sun Valley. Rixon has been in real estate in the region since 2002. “Even though we are still wearing masks and being really careful, we have [access] to the outdoors.” Last March, when the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown left Americans stuck inside, life for mountain-town residents was different from those in nearby big cities. Yes, the pandemic was and continues to be ever-present, but when storefronts and amenities shuttered coast to coast, Wood River Valley residents weren’t entirely
confined to one-bedroom apartments or crowded existences; reprieve could be found outside. Locally, real estate agents and every other industry collectively held their breath as business came to a screeching halt. But come June, the market started to shake up and, by July, they took off at lightning speed. The Sun Valley Board of Realtors reported a 300 percent increase in vacant land under contract from July 2019 to July 2020 in Blaine County. Residential properties under contract rose 107 percent, from 71 under contract in July 2019 to 147 under contract in July 2020.
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“We never would have expected that a global pandemic would make our real estate world go this way,” Rixon says. She noted that 2019 was a record sales year for her firm. “Not only have we caught up to that, but we are beyond 2019 by 20 percent volume closed, even with being locked down for forty-some days.” While there is no hard data yet to show just where people are coming from and if
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they are in fact leaving the city, the daily inquiries realtors like Katherine Rixon continue to receive are enough to show the trends. “What has changed here is, in the past, people would come for a week or two to visit,” she says. “Right after COVID, we had calls from people wanting to come for the entire summer, and then move here. They put their stuff down and just stayed. Now, we are getting calls from two or three new clients every day asking about properties, most of them are from big cities.” The biggest feeders, she says, are larger urban areas on the West Coast, like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland. Reid Sanborn, the Sun Valley Board of Realtors board president and an associate broker and partner with Engel & Völkers, attributed the rise in city dwellers leaving to a new-found ability to work anywhere, even if only for a year or so, as well as people following through on a rooted desire to eventually call the mountains home. “There have always been a group of people living in another location who have had Sun Valley on their radar,” Sanborn says. “With the virus and getting locked in
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the city or suburbs, they accelerated their timeline to buy and said, ‘We want to have our spot in the mountains.’” Sanborn said this is a very similar story to what other resort towns in the region, like Park City, Utah, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are seeing. “Second, people were told not to go back to work,” he says. “A lot of clients are saying they want to come here, and if they have to go back to work, they can transition to a second home here.” Tech giants like Google, and other large employers like Sony Music and Viacom, announced this summer that their employees will be working from home until at least summer 2021. Other companies like Facebook, Twitter, Zillow, and Shopify are allowing employees to work from home indefinitely. “In the past, people had to travel for work and questioned if the [local] airport was good enough or if heavy snowfall would stop flights,” Rixon echoed. “Now, the world has been forced to accommodate online working. People who felt like they couldn't live here, now can.” When COVID-19 first began, Sanborn was part of a meeting with various Engel & Völkers brokerages in Breckenridge, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Telluride, and others, that looked at national trends. In
these meetings, Sanborn said other firms reported seeing digital traffic on listings increase, and collectively each group saw an increase in inquiries about mountain properties. “And as soon as the restrictions lifted, you then saw people driving to the area to visit,” he explained. “We saw it happen together so it’s a national
trend, not just a localized trend.” Now, demand is high, and supply is low. MLS data from the Sun Valley Board of Realtors shows the median Blaine County sales price for residential homes in July 2020 at $545,000, a 22 percent increase from the same time in 2019. “We have people who are reaching for top dollar,” Sandborn said. “I don’t see properties jumping 30 percent next year.” “We are in selling season and coming off quarantine,” he continued, “so I think
we will see a sustained leveling off, but a sustained growth for the next year or two, because builders aren’t specking a lot of homes right now. The buying will slow down, and we will come back to something like we’ve seen the past couple of years.” Looking ahead, Rixon says there are so many things that could continue to throw the national economy out of whack, from unemployment to wildfires across the nation. “But Sun Valley has already been a value compared to other resort markets, and it doesn’t look like COVID-19 is going anywhere quickly.” Sandborn hopes the Wood River Valley will continue to see the local economy moving forward, while taking a look at community housing policies. “If we can keep our local economy going, it helps everyone, but also making sure our community grows as a whole and not just the people who can afford to buy the bigger homes.” Until then, no matter the reason, the mountains are continuing to beckon people out West. And if you’ve been to Sun Valley, you know why. ï
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HOW TO LIVE LIKE A LOCAL A Primer on Mindfulness in the Mountains BY CAROLINE ALBRO
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reg Randolph knows what it means to be a local. Having grown up in McCall and lived in the Wood River Valley for 17 years, he’s become pretty familiar with the way of life here. Whether it’s waving to people on hikes or driving slowly through neighborhoods, he has his own rulebook for living like a local in the area. “Everyone knows everyone. Both bad behavior and good behavior will be recognized and remembered,” he said, when asked about his advice for newcomers. And in recent months, plenty of newcomers have flocked to the Valley. Tourists, new residents, and remote
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workers have sought refuge from the difficulties of city life during a pandemic and from the wildfires raging across the West, with Ketchum serving as a popular destination. The area’s natural beauty, outdoor accessibility, and mountain-town atmosphere have attracted visitors from near and far—some of whom are easier to spot than others. Maybe it’s their license plates, clothing choices, or way of speaking, but locals of the Wood River Valley can often spot newcomers from a mile away. And while generally welcoming and accepting of anybody who loves this slice of Idaho as much as they do, some of those long-time residents are maybe just a
little bit less thrilled with the influx. Citing rude or annoying behavior, locals can tend to criticize and harp on new transplants, some of whom might not be as familiar with the subtleties of small town living. Back in late September, the words “Real locals don’t wear yoga pants and drive Sprinter vans!” appeared within the local newspaper’s “Classifieds” section. In early October, one entry proclaimed, “To all the newcomers/wannabe locals wondering what it takes to become a local. If you have to ask, you’ll never know.” Other submissions are a little friendlier, some even thanking people for wearing face masks and following traffic rules, but
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Slow down and remember: you’ve already arrived exactly where you need to be.” — ADVICE FROM LO CAL NEIL BR AD S H AW, M AYOR OF KE TCHUM
there’s no doubt that locals have a specific way of doing things around here. Most feel strongly about this place they call home. Many are not afraid to share their ideas with the public. But sometimes, tension can run a little higher than normal and the tension might lie in a mutual lack of compassion from
both locals and non-locals. While some locals seem to take issue with minor differences between themselves and outof-towners, differences like fancy cars or complicated coffee orders, some nonlocals fail to grant appropriate respect to Ketchum’s community and resources. So, whether you’re hoping to pass as a
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local or have called the Wood River Valley home for decades, try showing a little more compassion toward the other side. Many prominent community members try to encourage that compassion. Neil Bradshaw, mayor of Ketchum, advises newcomers to slow down because “you’ve already arrived exactly where you need to be.” He wants to promote a welcoming and diverse environment, full of different types of people. Much of that goal involves granting acceptance toward other backgrounds, attitudes, and ways of life.
in this pandemic on the 17th floor of an apartment building in L.A., it’s so different. You felt so appreciative that we live where we do.” Naturally, Fenn acknowledged some of the downsides to this tourism. “Stanley doesn’t have the resources to handle those people. Some of the sad part was seeing the negative impacts to the land, RVs parked in every little turnout...” Likewise, Greg Randolph, vice president of marketing at Decked LLC, emphasized the importance of exploring this town
From an economic perspective, the rise of newcomers in the Valley has brought benefits to local business. Doug Fenn, of White Otter Adventures, experienced a huge year for his rafting company. Some clients said that their tour was the first time they felt normal or laughed in months. His team appreciated their roles in producing a valuable experience during this challenging time. “We just realized that what we have in this Valley, the volume of public land, is unbelievable… When you talk to families who have kids
Honk your horn unnecessarily or at all in traffic.
Shop locally whenever possible and hold the door for others.
Play your music loudly while hiking.
Wear a mask in public places.
Smile and say hello to everyone and remember to wave on the bike path.
Leave your dog poop on the trail. (put it in the provided bins)
Be kind to service workers. Leave cigarette butts on the sidewalks.
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Remember why you came here … you liked the clean air and the big mountains and the green trees, but it’s also a mountain culture and that’s very different than where you came from. It’s important to understand that it’s not just a scenic backdrop for your life. It’s a way of living. You don’t want to turn this into the place you left.” — ADVICE FROM LOCAL GR EG R ANDOLPH, VP OF MARKE TING AT DECKED LLC
and taking advantage of its outdoor wonders. Nevertheless, he acknowledged that the Wood River Valley is a special place and advised newcomers to avoid turning it into the places they left. Part of that responsibility includes respecting all community members, wearing masks in public places, and sharing our natural resources. This community doesn’t seem to have agreed on what exactly comprises “local” status. For some, it means knowing all the best spots and hidden gems in town. For others, it means having lived here for 50 years. Yet for others, it just might involve knowing the name of the cashier at the grocery store. Localism means something different to everyone, and the definition has become even more murky in our globalized world, with frequent travel and remote work becoming the norm. It’s no longer the case that most people live in one place for the majority of their lives, so defining oneself as “local” has become much more difficult. But if you’re still striving to fit in like a local, remember that it might just take time. Even if you do drive a Sprinter van and wear leggings, we’ll promise to respect you as long as you respect our community. Let’s not forget that everyone was a newcomer to this Valley at one point. ï FALL 2020 | sunvalleymag.com
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THE ELECTRICITY OF THE HEART How PEMF therapy works with circulation in the body BY L AURIE SAMMIS
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id you know that the heart accounts for only about twenty percent of the total circulation in the human body? The heart has taken center stage for centuries. It is the engine that runs the whole circulatory system, beating 100,000 times a day on average and pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood through the body each day. The heart is such a vital organ that it has its own electrical system, pumping blood with each beat and working to supply oxygen to working muscles or to the lungs for re-oxygenation through the arteries and veins. But it is the study of the webbed system of capillaries within the microcirculatory system, their response to pulsed electromagnetic signals, and their role in human health and recovery, that is beginning to gain more attention in medical and scientific research. And PEMF, or pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, which is also known as low-field magnetic stimulation, is beginning to make waves in the medical community.
Former NFL quarterback and quarterback coach Jordan Palmer uses BEMER for his own recovery and energy.
THE SCIENCE OF MICROCIRCULATION Consider for a moment that veins constitute about 14.5 percent of your circulatory system and arteries account for about 11.5 percent of your vascular system. This means that approximately 74 percent of your circulatory system consists of microcapillaries. Scientists estimate that the vascular system in an adult human contains around 60,000 miles of microvessels— which, if stretched end to end, would be enough to circle two and a half times around the earth. Capillaries are key players within microcirculation, carrying oxygen and nutrients directly into the tissues and organs of the body and removing metabolic byproducts from virtually all living cells. These microvessels are also capable of vasomotion, which is the expanding and contracting of the blood vessel walls, independent of heartbeat or respiration rate. In other words, the heart doesn’t pump all the blood in the body and vasomotion is how these tiny vessels pump oxygen and
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nutrients to cells at the farthest reaches from the heart. Scientists are discovering that if blood cannot flow easily into these microvessels, then there will be a deficiency of oxygen and nutrients to cells, which will have cumulative negative effects on all tissues and organ systems in the body. Additionally, known factors such as age, diet and stress can affect
vasomotion, and some of our most common chronic degenerative diseases are associated with impaired microcapillary circulation, with ongoing scientific studies exploring the links between microcirculation and some aspects of cardiovascular disease, the epidemic of metabolic disorders related to elevated blood sugar, cognitive decline like dementia and Alzheimer’s, and poor wound healing. FALL 2020 | sunvalleymag.com
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PEMF THERAPIES Dr. Nancy Parry, MD, who retired from medical practice this past August but still acts as medical director for Sun Valley Hyperbarics (oxygen hyperbaric chamber 36
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Dr. Molly Brown, PhD, DNM, of CENTER Health & Performance in Ketchum, uses PULSE, a PEMF therapy.
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I have seen amazing results in wound healing, nerve regeneration, sprains and fractures.” — DR . M OLLY BROW N, PHD, DNM, OF CENTER HE ALTH & PER FOR M ANCE IN KE TCHUM
therapy), has been using PEMF therapy to treat a variety of conditions from sports injury and planar fasciitis to neuropathy. Parry uses the BEMER device, which was developed in Germany over 23 years ago and is the only FDA Class II-cleared PEMF medical device that uses low-output power and frequencies to therapeutically stimulate muscles and improve local blood flow (FDA Class II approval designates devices with “medical claims that are supported by science”). “BEMER helps get rid of inflammation,” said Parry, who points to a half dozen patients who have been using BEMER to help with symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. “After 52 years in practice,” Parry said, “it is one of the most amazing medical devices I have ever seen.” BEMER works by delivering a proprietary wavelength that is similar to
the earth’s geomagnetic field. It is safe and non-invasive. “You don’t even really feel it,” said Michelle Barrow of Hailey, who had been renting a BEMER unit through Lisa Hamilton Pilates to treat a shoulder injury and noticed that it helped with her symptoms of vertigo, and who then decided to invest in a BEMER unit for her home. “I have found no research related to vertigo,” Barrow said, “but I know my symptoms subside and I feel better after using it.” Dr. Joshua Berka, NMD, chief medical consultant for BEMER USA, described the technology this way: “BEMER uses induction, not conduction technology, so it is not putting electricity into the body, but is using PEMF therapy to deliver a low-power and low-frequency PEMF that mimics the earth’s geomagnetic field. IT is a patented signal that targets the smallest vessels for therapeutic benefits.”
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But how do you change or measure microcirculation? It can’t be seen or felt on a daily basis, yet medical studies indicate that it can impact our overall health One of the ways to target the cells and smaller vessels of the body is through the field of PEMF therapy. Devices that use PEMF technology for therapy produce electromagnetic fields with different waveforms that stimulate various cells and tissues in the body. Each tissue and organ in the body has a unique electromagnetic signature. computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans take advantage of the body’s unique signatures to create a map of the body’s tissues using pulsed electromagnetic fields. While the diagnostic benefits of PEMFs like CAT scans and MRIs are accepted and widely used, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) is still reviewing the therapeutic benefits of PEMF therapy. But the benefits of PEMF therapy have been documented in multiple peer-reviewed clinical studies for a wide range of medical conditions, especially in Europe, where it is more commonly used in hospitals and clinical practices. Randomized doubleblind, placebo-controlled clinical trials using PEMF therapy have shown beneficial effects for chronic low-back pain, fibromyalgia, cystic fibrosis, osteoarthritis, recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery, tendinitis, depression, wound healing, infection, Alzheimer’s disease, and even for relief from symptoms of tinnitus and Parkinson’s disease. And while there are very few FDAapproved PEMF devices in the U.S., residents here in the Wood River Valley have access to several different PEMF therapies.
Berka described PEMF waves like a musical song that has a specific melody, rhythm and tempo, or pulse. “It is a song which these vessels know the dance to,” Berka said. “We are using a specific wave pattern to work with the body as a way to help increase blood flow. This, in turn, supports the delivery of oxygen and nutrients, and better disposal of metabolic waste.” Dr. Molly Brown, PhD, DNM, of CENTER Health & Performance in Ketchum, uses PULSE, a PEMF therapy with higher frequencies than consumer PEMF devices, that delivers nanosecondpulsed electromagnetic fields (which are basically powerful, ultrashort voltage pulses in the form of ion induction therapy). It is certified by the German safety standards authority TÜV and has been used to promote therapeutic and regenerative processes, especially in cases of injury, edema, pain, wound healing, infection, and bone fractures. The nanopulses harmlessly slip past a cell’s exterior to shock the vital structures within, which Brown describes as “cellular exercise,” saying that it increases cellular metabolism and helps amplify natural energy. “I have seen amazing results in wound healing, nerve regeneration, sprains and fractures,” said Brown, who has also used the device as part of a comprehensive treatment for both autoimmune disorders and antibiotic-resistant infections. “I have seen remarkable improvement in immunity with this device for some patients in only a handful of treatments.” Perhaps the highest validation of the science behind PEMF is the non-consumer applications being explored. BEMER was chosen as a cooperative partner for NASA and is working with NASA on integrating BEMER technology into human space flight. NASA scientists are collaborating with Dr. Berka and BEMER USA on how to integrate BEMER technology in the development of undergarments that are designed to promote functional blood circulation and countermeasures for muscle and bone degeneration on Earth and in space. FALL 2020 | sunvalleymag.com
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is growing in popularity and acceptance, and proponents claim it can act as a preventative therapy, working as a lifestyle enhancement that helps promote wellness and healing. Thousands of studies and a growing body of research continues to show how PEMF therapy can help optimize athletic training, improve energy and endurance, enhance nutrient and oxygen delivery, improve physical fitness, increase wound healing, improve sleep management, and accelerate the recovery process. “Microcirculation and PEMF therapy is one of the hottest ‘silent’ topics in all of medicine and science,” Berka said. And if it can help the astronauts of the International Space Station stay in optimum health, it seems worth exploring for those of us down here on Earth as well. ï
THE “HEART” FACTS The average human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times before a person reaches their 75th birthday. The heart expels 2 ounces of blood with each beat, five quarts of blood each minute, around 220 million quarts in 70 years.
NASA scientists are collaborating with Dr. Berka and BEMER USA on how to integrate BEMER technology in the development of undergarments that are designed to promote functional blood circulation and countermeasures for muscle and bone degeneration on earth and in space.
And the PULSE technology, the PEMF therapy used by Brown, is currently involved in a large collaborative research program supported by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research, in Arlington, Va., with promising results that include a recent discovery that certain pulsed electric fields can reduce skin tumors in mice. Researchers found that a few hundred pulses totaling just 120 microseconds of treatment
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shrank melanoma tumors in mice by 90 percent and a second treatment, days later, destroyed the tumors completely.
THE FUTURE OF PEMF PEMF is a “team player,s” meaning that it may be used an adjunctive therapy in conjunction with other treatments. Relatively new to the U.S., PEMF therapy
Human blood retains a link to ancient Cambrian seas; the same balance of salts and minerals that existed in the primitive oceans half a billion years ago are present in human blood. Red blood cells (erythrocytes) are the body’s cellular lungs; their job is to ferry oxygen to every cell and remove carbon dioxide. If the red blood cells from one person were to be stacked in the sky, they would reach 31,000 miles. Venous blood that delivers carbon dioxide back to the lungs makes up 75 percent of blood flow at any given moment.
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HITTING THE TRAIL Jumps, Pump Parks, Flow Trails, and New Terrain Hit Idaho’s Mountain Bike Mecca BY KIR A TENNEY
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ong known as a mountain biking mecca, the biking opportunities in and around the Wood River Valley are breaking new ground and scaling new heights. You name it—from a system of connecting trails throughout the valley, to the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) flow trails and pump park out Quigley Canyon, or gravity mountain biking trails at Soldier Mountain and the world-class bike park in Boise, Idaho’s beginner-to-expert trails and parks are entering new terrain. Behind the scenes, a lot goes into breaking new trail. John Kurtz, the outdoor recreation planner for the Shoshone Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is intimately involved in broad travel and recreation access in the Wood River Valley and sees this firsthand. “We’ve been 40
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working on trying to address the increased trail demand along with the trade-offs of this increased demand, which includes increased impact on the natural resources such as big game, namely deer and elk,” said Kurtz. “We’ve been working on various components since 2006 to come up with different locations for expanded trails that, to the best of our ability, minimize the impacts on all of our natural resources.” The BLM put out the Wood River Recreation and Public Access Environmental Assessment (EA) in July 2020, which included four different alternatives, ranging from no expansion of trails to the building of 120 miles of new trails throughout the Valley. The proposal’s preferred alternative included approximately 80 miles of new trails that would be mostly open for mountain
biking; however, a few would be nonmechanized trails (not open to biking), with many under consideration for different classes of e-bikes. E-bikes, or electric bikes, have a range of electric assist defined by class (Class 1 e-bikes have no throttle and a top-assisted speed of 20 miles per hour, while Class 2 and Class 3 varieties have throttles or different topassist speeds). E-bikes are considered highly contentious due to the blurring of lines between non-motorized and motorized land use. The majority of the Wood River Recreation and Public Access proposal includes trail expansion in the southern Wood River Valley. Trails would be added throughout five different trail areas, including: 1. A trail system between Quigley and Slaughterhouse canyons, 2. Additional trails extending out Croy Creek, 3. New trails in the Red Devil Hangman Gulch area, 4. Trails in the Lee’s Gulch area, 5. Trails in the Townsend Gulch area. Many of these trails would be “connector trails” that would connect different existing trail systems. The BLM was hoping to reach a decision by mid-October of 2020, move
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The new Quigley Loop Trail. The BCRD has plans for flow trails Soldier... and astill pump park out Quigley Canyon in 2021. trying to get
through any appeals in the subsequent period, and begin construction of new trails next summer or fall. While those trails lie on the horizon, new BCRD flow trails, jumps, and a pump park out Quigley Canyon on the east side of Hailey are already in the works and others are nearing completion. The new Quigley Loop Trail opened early summer 2020 and explores 4.2 miles around the canyon valley with approximately 600 feet of elevation gain overall. Many of the new trails, such as the Quigley Loop, are meant to expand beginner and intermediate options for newer mountain bikers. The new $400,000 Quigley Pump Park and BCRD flow trails are planned to be world class and are set to open spring 2021. A pump park has rolling jumps, banked turns, and other features in which riders use the momentum generated by moving up and down, or “pumping” on a bike. The new paved features out Quigley will be open for riding more often in wet and snowmelt conditions than the previous all-dirt park. Head a little farther south and then toward Fairfield and you’ll get to Soldier
Need to get from BCRD... maybe find out what trail, etc.
BEFORE YOU GO… For trails in the Wood River Valley, check out the BCRD Summer TraiLink. This interactive website is updated daily through the end of September and includes information on trail closures and trail reports for the Galena, Harriman, Front Range, Adams Gulch, Bald Mountain, SV White Clouds, Greenhorn, Deer Creek, Croy Creek, Hailey, Wood River Trails, and Sawtooth areas. It also includes trail descriptions, including mileage and elevation gains and losses. It’s recommended to always bring a flat tire and basic maintenance kit, water, and appropriate layering for the season on your rides. Visit BCRD Summer TrailLink at summertrailink.bcrd.org. FALL 2020 | sunvalleymag.com
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Ramps at the Boise Bike Park
A QUICK GUIDE TO RATINGS… Rating trails is notably a convoluted undertaking, as grade, texture, width, and various other trail features are taken into account and some-
Mountain’s four new gravity trails, which opened this summer and include beginner to intermediate rides. You can purchase a day lift pass and ride the trails all day. Unfortunately, the trails are now closed due to the Philips Fire, but will re-open next spring. Meanwhile, Boise opened a state-of-theart bike park at the end of 2019, which
how put together into one rating system. Reading descriptions of trails is helpful to support given trail ratings, which are illustrated similar to ratings for ski runs: green circle (beginner), blue square (intermediate), and black diamond (advanced). Simply based on grade, a beginner trail usually includes gentle grade (0-3%), an intermediate trail typically includes moderate grade (3-5%), and an advanced trail includes steeper grade (5-15%). However, some trails include sandy or rocky terrain, and perceived difficulty may be affected by what you’re used to riding.
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has already attracted countless locals and national visitors. The park is deemed a “mountain bike skills park” and is noted for beginner, intermediate, and advanced features in which riders can easily practice over and over again to hone in and progress their skills—and, of course, have fun. The $2 million construction of the Boise Bike Park was supported by a large donation from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. The existing and new trails and bike parks throughout the Wood River Valley and the vicinity are largely supported and maintained by grants, donations, and volunteers, many working through advocacy groups and maintenance organizations such as Big Wood Backcountry Trails (BWBT), organized in 1996 by Chris Leman, Wood River Trails Association, BCRD, and Idaho Conservation Corps. Justin Blackstead, the Ketchum Ranger District’s (KRD) trail crew supervisor, noted that the simple upkeep and maintenance of our existing trail system is no small feat. Many may not realize that the six-person KRD trail crew maintains the vast majority of trails around Ketchum, which includes over 400 miles of trail to log out, brush, clean, drain, and rebuild tread. There are a lot of moving parts behind breaking new ground in this mountain bike mecca, but one thing is certain, fall is the perfect time to hit your flow on the trails and catch air in the parks. ï
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on’t forget about the network of both downhill and cross-country trails on Bald Mountain in Ketchum—over 38 miles of trails. Get your heart pumping by riding uphill, then choose your descent, or take advantage of summer lift access and lap your favorite downhill freeride or cross-country trails. Technical and rugged, these trails are designed for intermediate and advanced mountain bikers, offering several interconnecting loops and a variety of terrain and sweeping views of the Wood River Valley and surrounding mountains. Many trails are multi-use, so remember to watch for other users and practice trail etiquette, yielding to hikers and uphill riders. ï
DOWNHILL BIKE TRAILS ONE WAY, FREERIDE (“FLOW TRAILS”)
CROSS-COUNTRY TRAILS MULTI-DIRECTIONAL HIKING & BIKING
With over 13.6 miles of dedicated downhill biking freeride or “flow trails,” starting from the very top of Bald Mountain and descending 3,400 vertical feet to the bottom, the Sun Valley Mountain Bike Trails on Bald Mountain offer everything from steep and fast terrain, natural and manmade jumps and drops, and steep berms and banks beneath the evergreens and along the ridgelines with sweeping views. Expect fast flowing traverses with incredible scenery, banked turns and optional air time on all downhill trails. The Bald Mountain Trail Network offers five dedicated downhill freeride trails, all of which offer optional connector trails for looping your favorites and liftaccess service for lapping the steeper descents.
Bald Mountain has over 25 miles of cross-country biking trails, with looping connections that offer 22-mile cross-country loops and a spider web of various loops and perimeter trails that would allow for hours of riding. Trails feature everything from sunny traverses with sweeping views, roller coaster rides through the evergreens, rolling perimeter trails and long downhill runs. All cross-country and downhill trails on Bald Mountain also have options to connect to the Wood River Trail and bike path at either base (River Run Plaza or Warm Springs). All cross-country trails on Bald Mountain are multi-use, so watch for other traffic and keep in mind that some trails are open to uphill biking only and closed to downhill bike traffic.
Lupine Trail — 2.1 miles, 723-foot descent (easier)
Broadway Trail — 2.2 miles,
Saddle Up Trail — 2.5 miles,
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1035-foot descent (more difficult) Mindbender Trail — 3.5 miles,
1334-foot descent (more difficult) While you can hike or bike up Bald River Run Trail — 3.4 miles, Mountain from multiple 833-foot descent (more difficult) points, the only lift-served access is located at River Run Pale Rider Trail — 2.1 miles, Plaza. Purchase your tickets at the 530-foot descent (most difficult) base and load your bike on the gondola for the 2,000-foot vertical ride up. Eight minutes later, you will step out just below the historic Roundhouse restaurant, perched at 7,700 feet and with options to load onto the Christmas quad chairlift for the ride the additional 1,400 feet or so all the way to the top of Bald Mountain at 9,150 feet, or take a few laps on the lower half of the mountain. The last ride to the top for bikers, on Christmas chair, is at 3:45 p.m. Visit sunvalley.com/biking for more information and detailed trail descriptions and maps.
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715-foot descent (easier) Warm Springs Trail — 8.3 miles, 2396-foot descent (more difficult) Cold Springs Trail — 6.7miles, 2579-foot descent (more difficult) Bald Mountain Trail — 5.0 miles, 3240-foot descent (more difficult), uphill biking only French Connection — 0.7 miles (more difficult), uphill biking only Traverse Trail — 2.1 miles, doubletrack trail (more difficult)
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Trees are vit al to life on land, acting as air purifier s that filter polluted air by absorbing carbon dioxide and returning ox ygen into the atmosphere. Trees also provide shade and shelter for birds and animals, they of fer a break from wind and can help with sound pollution. In fact , according to the United St ates Depar tment of Agriculture, a properly designed buf fer of trees and shrubs reduces the sound pollution by 10 decibels or about 5 0 percent as received by the human ear. Trees act B ark of a Dougla s fir
as rainmaker s. Evaporation from the leaves brings about the formation
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trees in Idaho is just out side the lit tle town of Elk River,
st abilize the soil. Root s of trees keep the soil int act and
in the panhandle, where the Giant Red Cedar National
decrease soil erosion.
Recreation Trail leads hiker s to a Western red cedar that is
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essential to the air we breathe and they provide a majestic and st ately symbol of strength and per severance in the face of adver sit y. Franklin D. Roosevelt , who carried the nation
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family Pinaceae height 120-180 feet lifespan 350 years needles Bundles of 5, 2-4” long bark Dark gray. Broken into small, square blocks on mature trees. fact Became the Idaho state tree in 1935. Monticola means “of the mountains.”
family Salicaceae height 50-60 feet lifespan 120 years leaves 1-3” long, broad, eggshaped edge, finely sawtoothed. Upper surface shiny green, dull green beneath. bark Smooth, whitish and thin, becoming dark gray with age. fact Aspens grow in colonies called “clones” because they are genetically identical individuals.
family Pinaceae height 120-180 feet lifespan 300 years needles Bundles of 3, 5-10” long bark Black on young trees, turns yellow-brown with large-scale plates on mature trees. fact Also known as yellow pine, bull pine or blackjack pine. Ponderosa means “large” and these stately trees are the only long-needled pine native in Idaho.
scale, with electrical impulses that pass through their root s
could be heard saying prayer s to the Great Spirit when the
moving at the slow rate of one-third of an inch per second.
wind blew. Forest s cover roughly 3 0 percent of the world’s
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land area and, perhaps, in these uncer t ain times, we can all
communicate, a belief shared by indigenous cultures in the
learn a bit more about life on Ear th by spending more time
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the Univer sit y of Turin, in It aly, Massimo Maf fei asser t s that plant s and trees are capable of distinguishing their own root s from the root s of other species and even from the root s of related individuals. Wohlleben writes about this in his book, st ating that : ”It appear s that nutrient exchange and helping neighbor s in times of need is the rule, and this leads to the conclusion that forest s are superorganisms with interconnections much like ant colonies.” “The thing that surprised me most is how social trees are,” asser t s Wohlleben. “I stumbled over an old stump one day and saw that it was still living, although it was 4 0 0 or 5 0 0 year s old, without any green leaf. Ever y living being needs nutrition. The only explanation was that it was suppor ted by the neighbor trees via the root s with a sugar solution. A s a forester, I learned that trees are competitor s that struggle against each other, for light , for space, and there I saw that it’s just vice ver sa . Trees are ver y interested in keeping ever y member of this communit y alive.” It is said that the Oglála , one of the seven tribes of the L akhot a people of Nor th A merica , believe that the cot tonwood
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family Salicaceae height 60-120 feet lifespan 120 years leaves 3-6” long, dark green, egg-shaped, tapering to a point and notched. bark Tawny yellow to gray, smooth on young trees, turning dark gray and deeply furrowed on mature trees. fact Idaho’s largest native broadleaf tree. The Big Wood, Little Wood and Boise rivers were all named for dense stands of cottonwood found by early settlers.
family Pinaceae height 110-170 feet lifespan 300 years needles Single needles, about 1” long, flat and soft to the touch bark Dark gray-brown, corky looking. Deeply furrowed with rusty red interior in mature trees. fact Douglas fir is the most valuable timber tree species in the U.S.
family Pinaceae height 80-120 feet lifespan 600-800 years needles Bluish to silvery-blue needles with sharp tips, cones always hang down. bark Scaly and grey to red brown, shallow furrows. fact The latin name pungens means “sharply pointed” and refers to the leaves or needles.
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hen it came to the Boyle home, architect Jeff Williams had his work cut out for him. The Boyle family had secured a 0.8-acre lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac near the center of Ketchum, positioned on a steep and rocky hill with limited flat area to easily build. Owner Lisa Ryan-Boyle envisioned a contemporary home that would take advantage of the lot’s sweeping views and hillside site. And with grown children who would visit, she also desired a warm and welcoming interior with guest spaces alongside private rooms for herself and her partner.
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With the clients’ goals in mind, Williams Partners set out to use the topography strategically. The team designed levels of the home as the hill sloped, with roof terraces on two of the levels. Each level maintains a designated purpose. The first level accommodates arrival and service uses, the second level houses public areas, entertaining terraces, and guest rooms, and the third level functions as a personal space for the owners’ bedroom, offices, laundry, and private terraces. This layout is perfect for the owners, who enjoy welcoming guests and their own children into the home.
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Owner Lisa Ryan-Boyle noted that the layout has been successful, particularly in the past months, as two of her college-age children returned home in March. “That was a little unexpected, but it was great,” said Ryan-Boyle. “We had our space, they had their space. We had a common space where we could gather, and the layout of the public space is open. We would have dinners together and then retreat during the day.” While the house now suits the needs of its residents, architect Williams had his doubts. He knew that this property would be challenging to build upon. He had even dissuaded another client from buying the land several years ago, after grasping the difficulties associated with building on such steep ground. But this time, Williams embraced the challenge. His plan to build levels would integrate the natural terrain with
the clients’ vision of a contemporary and functional home. “I knew we wanted the house to step back with each level,” said Williams, “in order to allow a connection to the site from all three levels.” The stepping design of the levels also allowed the house to gain some height, which Williams noted was restricted by the city’s building height requirements. Another challenge persisted in attempting to create privacy for the residents. Williams wanted to display the amazing view of Baldy but did not want to sacrifice the privacy of the home’s inhabitants. As a result, he solidified the terrace railings on the second and third level to block ground-level views, but still showcased the gorgeous mountain scenery above the barriers. Lisa Ryan-Boyle reflected on the seamless blending of the home with its setting, noting that “the goal is to make it feel like
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the house is growing out of the hill, rather than someone just putting it there. [Williams] really accomplished that beautifully.” Williams Partners also incorporated windows in the living area that open up to the outside and glass barn doors as an interior wall, creating “this constant daylight and transparency.” Ryan-Boyle enjoys the ability to “look east to west from one spot. You can see the White Clouds Trail and then turn 180 degrees and see Baldy.” After Williams Partners successfully executed their vision, it was Jennifer Hoey’s turn to bring life to the interior of the contemporary hillside home. Lisa Ryan-Boyle desired a bright space, and her soft, East Coast impression informed many of Hoey’s design decisions. Hoey specifically reflected that style through the lighting installation in the stairwell. After Williams had positioned a large window high in the stairwell, Hoey saw an opportunity to emphasize the space’s natural light. She produced a light installation of adjustable sconces, some vertical and some horizontal. Even visible from the outside of the home, these
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lights interact with the natural light through the window and can be adjusted depending on the time of day or the mood of the dwellers. Another key design element was rooted in the positioning of the furniture. With such a dramatic view, Hoey knew that she had to position the furniture in a way that would highlight Baldy and capture the brilliant scene beyond the terraces. By arranging the furniture to complement the landscape, Hoey and her team accentuated both the natural world outside of the home and the architectural work of Williams Partners. Now that owner Lisa Ryan-Boyle has been living in her new home for over a year, she’s happier than ever. The ability to enjoy the night sky from her home brings her joy. “I’m a photographer and I love to take photographs of the night sky. I’m always up at night, looking at the stars, even from my bed ... Last night, for example, I woke up at midnight and I thought I should get outside and shoot the meteor shower. It gives me this ability to really be connected to this passion that I have.” ï
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findinghome Architect Mark de Reus Creates A Sense of Place in the Valley WORDS CAROLINE ALBRO
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ark de Reus has lived in McCall, San Francisco, Indonesia, and Hawaii, but throughout it all, he has always maintained a special affinity for the Sun Valley area. As the successful architect behind de Reus Architects, he recently finished designing and building his own home, just north of Hailey and set on the Big Wood River. And he’s delighted to be here. Although he considered the Salmon River backcountry as the site for his new home, de Reus knew that the Wood River Valley would be a better location for a branch of his architecture firm, which also runs another office out of Hawaii. With this home, de Reus feels lucky. He’s able to work and live in one of his favorite towns with his wife and dogs. And with a passion for skiing and fishing, de Reus says that living here is “a dream come true. The lifestyle here is second to none that I have experienced ... We love the community.” Before he made the big move, de Reus set out to find the perfect land to build his dream home. Back in 2013, he and his wife spent a year searching for property in the area, finally settling on a seven-acre piece of land on the Big Wood River. They were enamored by the grove of aspen trees, the “riparian nature of the property,” and the view of Carbonate Mountain beyond the river. All of these natural elements would inform de Reus’ plan for the design of his home. When describing his vision, he hoped to build “a simple modern barn with a minimalist aesthetic on the inside.” This goal connects to the original use of the lot in the early 1900s, back when it served as a historic ranch that would supply ice to the swamp coolers for Union Pacific Railroad’s cars and for the Sun Valley Lodge.
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De Reus noted that a central philosophy of his work is to connect the design to its place, effectively blending the natural setting with the built one. In this case, he managed to coordinate those two worlds by focusing on the home’s relationship to the river. Based on the site’s 1978 building envelopes, or separators between the home and the environment, the home’s position was already set back from the river. This distance allowed for the river to develop a substantial riparian area, with vegetation and aquatic communities flourishing along the river banks. This riparian area was part of the reason de Reus decided to build on this piece of land—he saw inspiration in the prosperous foliage and verdure. By planting native greenery around the home, de Reus was able to successfully harmonize the property’s lush nature and his new home.
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To further connect the home with its setting, de Reus planned the home’s exterior to be a composition of grey and black tones, including a “deep charcoal-gray wood siding, black cladding on the windows and doors, and a medium-gray metal roof.” He also decided to remain rather minimalist in his palette and material choices, opting for European oak floors, granite stone floors and counters, pine wood walls, ceilings, and cabinets, and a steel fireplace wall. Other details, such as the steel and glass stairway railing and the Waterworks plumbing fixtures, all supported de Reus’ minimalist intentions. When reflecting on his favorite aspects of his new home, de Reus pinpointed the outdoor-covered terrace with the cantilevered roof. It “allows a panoramic view of the garden and forest without supporting posts in the way.
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This makes the fire element appear like it sits in the garden.” De Reus has also incorporated nods to other notable architects, including mid-century Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. An antique wood Balinese Griffin statue sits on a shelf on the steel fireplace wall in the de Reus home, as de Reus was inspired by Scarpa’s ability to seamlessly blend physical artifacts into his beautiful spaces. “I have always liked how Scarpa displayed certain artifact sculptures in his restoration of the Museum Castelvecchio in Verona. The artifact would be carefully inserted into the gallery space,
on a shelf or a platform, off a wall or screen. Scarpa was in control of the displays as part of the renovation, and all the artworks were positioned for viewing, but also in how they equally related to the architectural space.” With this subtle bow to Scarpa, de Reus was able to display his dedication to architecture and design within the space, truly making it his own. And after years of traveling and working on stunning architectural projects, de Reus deserves to finally enjoy his own perfectly curated residence right here in the Valley. ï
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$1.53 billion from 2020-2024. Whether a cozy nook to curl up in after a long day, a place to gather over a meal, or an intimate setting to safely host friends, outdoor spaces are a needed oasis. “We are leaning into gathering outside now more than ever because of our comfort levels,” says Arianne Heyser, owner and designer at Topnotch Furnishing & Design. “To be able to provide a space that allows your friends and family to come
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“ … we all need our Zen space and our backyards are becoming our havens.” — ERIKA BLANK, INTERIOR DESIGNER,
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Simple string lights and fire coffee tables are an easy way to add warmth to your backyard.
over, be comfortable, and feel like they can stay is so important.” From a wide-open backyard to a small patio, easy upgrades and refurbishes to your outdoor areas can turn a once-neglected area to an outdoor retreat. From adding layering and texture to rethinking layouts, Sun Valley’s interior designers offer simple how-to’s, tips, and trends to rethink your outdoor space. Erika Blank, interior designer at Picket Fence Interior Design, says to first decide how you want to use your space. “Is this a family hangout spot? Is it for a bachelor who wants to work outside or someone who wants to host gatherings?” Erika says. “Then, we look at the landscape. Do they have existing patio space? Do we need to pull a landscape architect in to help add what the space needs, or do they have the foundation in place and just need furniture and/or additional planting?”
ADDING WARMTH After deciding needs and intention, lean into gathering pieces, showcasing your personal style, and bringing in warmth, no matter the season. Erika recommends adding warmth in both the look and feel of the space with the simple addition of layering textures and adding ambience. “A lot of times our outdoor spaces can feel a little colder because there is stone on the ground, you have a lot of space around you, or your other landscaping happens farther away from the home,” she says. Simple string lights or solar light fixtures can add visual warmth to any space. Anchoring any furniture piece with a vibrant area rug can also add softness to hard stonescapes or patios.
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“[The brand] Fermob has some lighting options that are portable, rechargeable, and weatherproof, and another luxury brand, Gloster, offers lanterns with solar charging,” says Heather Newhouse, owner of The Open Room. “Fire is another element that is very popular right now. When the sun goes down in our mountain towns, it gets chilly. Having a heat/fire element extends the evening for entertaining comfortably at home.” In even the smallest spaces, fire coffee tables are a versatile piece that can add a place to cozy up by the fire, a space for dining, and create a lovely feel. “We are seeing a lot of fire coffee tables,” Erika says. “These are a wonderful way to add ambiance to even a small terrace.”
M U LT I P L E U S E S Now that the home is synonymous with office, oasis, retreat, and gathering spot, it’s more important than ever to add versatility to each space. For an outdoor haven, this means creating an area that does it all; adding a comfortable chair to lounge in while doing that conference call or a coffee table that can be used as a workspace or gathering place. When thinking of the best use of an outdoor space, the go-to function might be dining. And although a dinner al fresco is an enjoyable option, each designer recommends thinking beyond the actual mealtime and focusing on a space that’s transitional. Create an area that effortlessly
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“There are so many exciting fabrics and textiles… we have velvets and leathers meant to be outside in the sun, rain, and snow, which are totally weatherproof.” — ARIANNE HEYSER, OWNER AND DESIGNER, TOPNOTCH FURNISHING & DESIGN
Some of the many, many outdoor fabrics and furniture available at Topnotch Furnishing & Design
moves from dining to lounging with friends (or a good book) by forgoing the traditional dining table set and opting for comfy chairs or an outdoor sofa around a coffee table.
TOUCHES OF TEXTURE Layer in rugs, bold textiles, and touches of your personal interior style. For budget-conscious upgrades, it can be as simple as adding new pillows or throws to your outdoor sectional. “There are so many exciting fabrics and textiles that are made to be outdoors,” Arianne says. “We have velvets and leathers meant to be outside in the sun, rain, and snow, which are totally weatherproof. The technology they have nowadays can take your design to another level because it is weather resistant.” And when it comes to furniture and textiles, steer clear of overly matched options and lean into a collection of textures or colors within a general theme. “We want it to feel more collected,” Erika adds. “Maybe the dining table is a different material than the chairs or the sofa and the side chairs. A more collective feel has a more elevated look, and goes beyond just buying a set at a Big Box store, checking all the boxes, and bringing it home.” And no matter your budget or needs, at the end of the day it’s all about adding a little extra comfort. “Whether you are stuck inside all day working and you need to go outside, or you just need a moment away to take a call or do a work thing, we all need our Zen space and our backyards are becoming our havens,” Erika says. “If you can add things to feel more comfortable, do it.” ï
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his past year has seen an increased focus on all things home and family, especially as we all find ourselves spending more time in our homes. And with all that time inside, homeowners seem to be feeling inspired to find solutions to their most used living spaces and are looking for innovative ways to
bring more creativity, comfort and ease to their home design and function. Here’s a roundup of some of the trends on the horizon for the coming year—everything from basic building and design trends to smart and sustainable new technologies to help us feel healthier and more energized in the spaces we call home.
In June 2020, the American Institute of Architects released their “Annual Home Design Trends Survey” and reported that while emphasis on outdoor living spaces continues to remain popular, an uptick in outbuilding design and construction increased significantly in 2020—think barns, sheds, toy barns, studios and independent home offices. With the time spent at home now, having a place to store stuff or escape to has become even more important, and new building techniques and materials are presenting alternatives. Homeowners are finding creative solutions to basic problems—like using a reclaimed vintage trailer as a home office studio, or turning to steel buildings as a viable option for a toy barn or shed, which also offers the benefits of fire resistance, more time efficient construction, lower maintenance and longevity of building materials and durability.
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Using a reclaimed steel container is a good option for a home office or studio.
Natural Materials Natural materials of all types are at the peak of popularity—think natural wood wall panels, textured handmade tile, warm metals like brass, bronze and copper, and natural fibers in design and furniture. These textured surfaces remind us of the proximity to nature and the idea of bringing the outdoors inside.
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The thin lines and expanded views offered by steel windows and doors have always brought an old-world elegance to home designs, but requests to incorporate them into final design applications are on the rise. The advent of thermally-broken steel windows and doors (which was introduced in the 1990s and features double-paned glass with two pieces of steel bridged together with a thermal resistant carbon layer), has helped dramatically improve energy efficiency, offering greater protection from the outside elements and extremes of heat and cold in climates like Idaho.
craftsman for Optimum Windows, a family-owned business that started with his grandfather Candido Perez and has since grown into the largest and most diversified manufacturer of firerated and architectural steel windows in the U.S., said that the advent of thermally-broken steel windows and doors has led to a large increase in steel windows and doors being used in new home construction.
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Velvet is making a comeback and can be seen in upholstered furniture in bright jewel-toned shades of purple and blue, emerald and ruby. Wall coverings are also experiencing a resurgence in popularity, especially as it relates to adding texture to walls or with swirling designs that take their cue from the natural world of foliage and animas. Jewel-toned velvet upholstery, textured walls and wall coverings are
Charred Wood Sustainable Products This trend, which continues to grow in strength, has moved well beyond low VOC paints and natural wool carpet. The sustainablysourced products of the future include bio-based materials that offer low carbon footprints and are sustainably sourced. And right here in Ketchum, Hempitecture is creating products that are both good for homeowners and the planet. HempWool®, their fiber batt insulation product, carries R-values of R-7 to R-32 and is safe, non-toxic, energy efficient, and made from 92% industrial hemp fiber; and their Hempcrete product is designed to replace concrete, but absorbs CO2 during the curing process, thus helping homeowners take carbon out of the atmosphere.
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The ancient Japanese wood protection technique of “Yakisugi” (the traditional Japanese term) or “Shou Sugi Ban” as it is known in the West, is getting noticed. The Japanese tradition is an environmentally friendly way to preserve timber and also, in an ironic twist, helps make it fire resistant. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning It, and then finishing it with a natural oil for a sustainable finish that requires less upkeep and no chemical coatings, paints or retardants. This process has been used for centuries in many cultures—burning fence posts to slow down rot has been used for centuries, and the thermally modified wood of the age-old Finnish process was employed to help improve the wood’s resistance to decay and weather conditions. The charred wood process also helps to increase the dimensional stability of wood in conditions with fluctuating moisture levels, such as the high alpine environment of snow and sun here in Idaho. ï
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Glenn Janss, pictured here in 1976, will release a memoir next year with the help of local writer Tony Tekaroniake Evans.
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Janss with artist Mary Rolland at the Sun Valley Creative Arts Workshops in 1976, the organization which later morphed into the current Sun Valley Museum of Art (SVMoA).
TURNING BACK TIME Glenn Janss shares her life stories and the compelling history behind the Sun Valley Museum of Art BY JENNIFER LIEBRUM
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lenn Janss is a tireless listener. Even when the interview is supposed to be about her own rich life story from some of her 88 years, she turned it around to learn something new. When she listens to someone, her mind latches onto even the most seemingly one-off detail, spinning it into an idea for posterity. Hearing about an end-of-school-year project led by a social studies teacher—to create a virtual museum showcasing your COVID-19 experience—she urged the teller to contact The Community Library and the Sun Valley Museum of Art to collaborate on preserving these artifacts.
The latter entity, founded 50 years ago as the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanites (now Sun Valley Museum of Art), is a frequent partner in the local schools in Blaine County, bringing thought-provoking ideas coupled with hands-on art techniques to create installations. “At the basis of my work throughout my life is the belief that an art education is of essential importance to the betterment of humanity. This sounds like a grandiose predication. But it is simple in its rationale. An art education results in a creativeness that evolves into a more selfactualizing and more fully human person.”
Getting to know Janss should have been more difficult in this pandemic condition where most contact is virtual. But her charisma and the reach of her passionate fingerprints were felt over the phone. The former Sun Valley resident shared her thoughts on life and destiny, but more importantly, the crucial presence of art in a healthy community, especially one gasping for air and inspiration as vital programming and events have been cancelled while the COVID-19 summer of scourge ravaged on. Now, more than ever, Janss believes that children and adults need to combine art interpretation and expression with the facts of life. “Art education should not be thought of as a frill for society, as it currently is, but as a necessity.” She has been knitting these ideas together with the help of local writer Tony Tekaroniake Evans, for “Memory and Destiny, The Life of Glenn Janss.” Janss knows from experience it is better to be the willow than the oak.
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(Top) Janss with Jim Belson, the first director of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts (now SVMoA) in Jim’s office in the original “Potato Gallery” on the Sun Valley Mall; (Left) Janss and an artist review a piece for display at the original space for the Sun Valley Creative Arts Workshops (at the current site of the Sun Valley Community School campus).
is At the basis of my work throughout my life l the belief that an art education is of essentia importance to the betterment of humanity. Had she not, the seeds of so many lasting legacies and relationships could never have been sown. She outlived two husbands and a best friend, raised five children— including an Olympic-level skier, Christin Cooper—created world-class art legacies in L.A., Boise, and Ketchum, and still shoulders on as the mother of viable connection. The book offers a glimpse of the tenacious and tender power broker.
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Janss came from a family that left an indelible mark wherever they landed. They built empires in retail, and relationships with like titans in real estate development. Her father, Walter W. Candy, Jr., ran the Busy Bee Candy Company in St. Louis before marrying Kate, the daughter of Percy Glenn Winnett. Grandpa Winnett and John Bullock partnered with Los Angeles architects John and Donald Parkinson to create an
iconic, 230,000-square-foot swanky department store on Wilshire Boulevard in 1929. The Bullocks Wilshire retail store carried must-have items from full-length mink coats to coconut cream pie. Fancy party frocks for Hollywood Golden Age stars like Greta Garbo and smart tuxedos for Alfred Hitchcock were custom made. The original store, which grew into more, remained in business
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for 60 years before being preserved by the Southwestern Law School. “It really set the bar for retail at that time,” said co-writer Evans in an interview from his Hailey home. “Everyone clamored for the top-notch service and high-quality styles.” Janss was the belle of the store, where she often accompanied her father to work. An appreciation for the baubles, the beaches of Malibu, and how to bring people together successfully were in her DNA. Janss graduated from Boston’s Wellesley College with its highest academic award, that of Durant Scholar, before marrying boat racer William Cooper. By 1968, Mrs. Cooper was named “Woman of the Year” by the L.A. Times for establishing a museum docent council, which supported the famed Los Angeles County Museum of Art. “It was a bunch of well educated and connected society women she talked into using their degrees to build something lasting,” Evans said. “It was the first organization of volunteer guides in the U.S. in 1965. Its existence brought children from all over the county for their first experience in the arts,” she said. Today, docents guide 25,000 students a year through the vast art collection. Her marriage didn’t last more than 10 adventurous years, but her reputation and graduate studies in art history propelled her forward. Longtime family friends Bill and Anne Janss, new owners of the Sun Valley Resort, convinced her to provide a similar opportunity for the children of the Wood River Valley, so she packed up Christin, Cameron, Brant, Kelley and Candy. “My agreement to do so rested on the fact that they believed as I did, that this opportunity was essential to the development of the total human being. It was on this basis that Bill Janss committed funds. We believed that these art opportunities would yield an expansion of spirit that would influence humans to walk a path for others by
giving of themselves to the promise of a more humane world.” William Cooper died from cancer not long after the divorce. Janss meanwhile was raising active children while growing the arts scene. She drew artists and performers who filled the resort with activity and creativity. The Institute for the American West she founded with the Sun Valley Center drew historians, authors, filmmakers, scholars and cultural icons to Sun Valley in the 1970s. She also spent a lot of time with her friend, Anne, skating at the Sun Valley Ice Rink, and skiing. This would lead to a devastating blow. Anne was killed in an avalanche while skiing ahead of her pal. The story is the opening of the book. United in their grief, and always likeminded about the arts, Bill and Glenn comforted each other and ultimately married in 1973. Earl Holding bought the resort shortly thereafter, and the focus shifted. But the new Janss union was undaunted. And ultimately, the demand for arts as well as recreation was met. Janss, who loved both, also served on the state and global boards of The Nature Conservancy for 20 years, helping bring Silver Creek under preserve status. She also served Andrus’ Centennial Commission and established the Idaho Heritage Trust. Her philosophical interests led to her service on the board of the Institute for Noetic Sciences, established by astronaut Edgar Mitchell, to explore the boundary between spirituality and science. She donated a major portion of her own collection to the Boise Art Museum, enabling its certification in the 1980s. She moved to Tetonia, Idaho, a decade after Bill died. “I was pretty tired of the cocktail-party set so I moved here 13 years ago. It’s a place rooted in the land and moral and family ethics that I value.” The winters are long, so the writing team began her autobiography. Just like any brush with the rich and famous, luxury and possibility, the book will
cover all the intrigue, beauty and mystery of life, as well as Janss the spiritual searcher, in her own words, Evans said. It features interviews with many old friends, including Cecil Andrus, Mariel Hemingway, Julie Wrigley, Kelly Curtis, Harry Rinker, Lynn Twist and others. “I have always been an academic. I have to have something challenging my mind,” she said. “This is not an easy project. Like honing your personal philosophy when you are learning it all, it starts out a mess but in time you become more expressive and more exact. “Happiness is a result of what we do for others. We should be reflecting on what we can do to bring the world back into focus. This is a challenging world, but we don’t want to live in fear. It is important to rise up and be happy. I think I have things to say that will make a better life for others.” ï
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FALL GALLERY BUZZ The Sun Valley area boasts a diverse and cosmopolitan art community. Here is a sampling of what’s in store at galleries in the next few months.
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OCTOBER EXHIBITIONS
BROSCHOFSKY GALLERIES October – December “American Art” Works from the early explorer artists interpreting the West through new frontier exploration in the mid 1800’s to iconic Western pop imagery of Andy Warhol, Broschofsky Galleries is showing an array of imagery from their gallery artists. The Fall presentation includes a selection in a variety of mediums/genres in American art. Among the landscape paintings shown are works by Joellyn Duesberry, nationally recognized for her dynamic paintings. Her canvases are remarkable for their rich and intense use of color, and for her distinct interest in the
geometry of the various landscapes she interprets. Many of Ms. Duesberry’s paintings, though clearly contemporary, echo such great modernist masters as John Marin and Milton Avery. Her use of light, shadow, scale and texture culminates in paintings that are both visually and emotionally arresting. Through portraiture and scenes from daily life of the indigenous peoples of the West, a selection of photographic works from the Edward Curtis project, “The North American Indian, 19001930,” is on view. Curtis went through great pains, financial and logistical, to reach so many tribes. On foot, horseback and horse-drawn wagon, he traveled over largely unmarked paths. The massive projects were championed
by Teddy Roosevelt and backed for a period by J.P. Morgan. Equine imagery in large-scale paintings by Ken Peloke reveal the horse’s beauty, nobility and power. According to Ken, “There is such and honesty and purity that is felt spending time with horses and I try to relay those same emotions through my work.”
GILMAN CONTEMPORARY September – October Virtual Tour: “Maria Svarbova – Yesterday’s Future” Take an interactive tour of Maria Svarbova’s exhibition, Yesterday’s Future. Drawing from socialis- era architecture of public spaces in Slovakia, each carefully orchestrated image demonstrates Svarbova’s vision of humanity within the public sphere. Yesterday’s Future explores Maria’s development as a photographer and features work from Swimming Pool and her more recent series, Lost in the Valley. Virtual tour online.
SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART (SVMOA) October – December BIG IDEA Project – “Gem State” SVMoA’s BIG IDEA project Gem State considers geology—particularly the geology of Idaho and the American West. The origin of Idaho’s nickname as
the Gem State remains unclear, but it likely alludes to the state’s abundant mineral resources, from silver and lead to semiprecious and precious stones. Idaho, like other parts of the American West, is rich not just in minerals, but also in mountain scenery. It’s a place where history is written across the state’s topography. The idea of time (both geologic and human) drives the project, but so does transformation, and the idea that change through time is both possible and inevitable. “As we experience a time of profound change in our individual lives, there is value in reflecting on geologic time and in celebrating what those processes have meant for our state. The artwork, which ranges from sophisticated abstracted paintings and sculptures to the playfulness of a Union Pacific train carrying Idaho landscapes chugging through the museum, promises to delight visitors of all ages,” said Kristin Poole, artistic director at SVMoA. The visual arts exhibition associated with Gem State features the work of four contemporary artists who explore themes central to the BIG IDEA: Mari Andrews is a Northern California-based artist who works with natural materials, including stones and minerals, to create sculptures, two-dimensional works, and installations that reveal Andrews’s interest in the geology of place. Blane De St. Croix is well known for his large-
scale sculptures and installations that recreate different kinds of geological and environmental sites of political or social importance, with a focus on the dramatic effects of climate change. Cynthia Ona Innis has responded to geological sites throughout the American West for a number of years. Working with acrylic paint, ink and fabric, she creates striated, abstract artworks that suggest the collision of tectonic plates at fault lines, geothermal or volcanic activity, mountains and
canyons. Multidisciplinary artist Brad Johnson has long been interested in the geology of the American West, and uses photography and digital media to create works on paper that are sculptural in nature, using relief to evoke the textures and surfaces of the places he depicts. The exhibition also includes handson activities for learners of all ages in the Art Lab, and features a wide range of themed activities such as a rock exploration station, books and maps on the geology of Idaho, and a space to create
“Flying without a Net 2” by Joanne Freeman at Gilman Contemporary, oil on linen, 50 in. x 60 in.
“Cooper’s Ferry Area A Myriorama (2020)” by Brad Johnson, part of the BIG IDEA Project – “Gem State” exhibition at the Sun Valley Museum of Art, mixed media, 20 in. x 60 in.
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your own landscape in the style of some of the artwork in Gem State. Walk-in visitors to The Museum are welcome any time during The Museum’s open hours, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Face masks and social distancing are required.
GILMAN CONTEMPORARY October – November Virtual Tour: “The Photographs of Rodney Smith” Our first digital exhibition with a focus on the photographs of the late Rodney Smith whose work continues to be a gentle reminder that there is beauty, wit and grace in this world when you look for it. The exhibition also includes photographs from David Burdeny and Wendel Wirth who present unique perspectives on the landscape of the West.
and sanding, Minai reveals the delicate edges where her memories transmute into layered surfaces, reminiscent of bodily architectures that are simultaneously sites of nostalgia, erasure and imagination. Parducci’s bronze cast ropes, some protruding from the walls, others slung over mounted, worn, wooden handles— familiar objects cast in unfamiliar arrangements—linger as if to suggest an accident, an incomplete task, a morbid joke that the viewer isn’t quite in on. By casting the desert floor, or working with ash from an extinguished fire, Johnson creates earth-toned palettes that tell stories of remnants— the works gesture towards the impossibility of creating an experiential index of the Anthropocene, of capturing an ephemeral lived moment within the limitlessness of nature.
OCHI GALLERY October 24 – December 19 Group Exhibit — “Mythopoeia in Three Acts” Through varied explorations of the materiality, Aryana Minai, Claudia Parducci and Anna Elise Johnson’s practices contextualize everyday artifacts and experiences, abstract the phenomenology of the built environment, and engage in revisionist myth and monument making. Rendering her paintings through collage, paint, plaster
NOVEMBER EXHIBITIONS
GILMAN CONTEMPORARY November 30 – January 21 “Vantage Points II” “Vantage Points II” is our second annual exhibition that celebrates the unique perspective our photographers and painters bring to their work. Each of our artists brings a distinct interpretation of material and vision.
“Building on Skin (2019)” by Aryana Minai at Ochi Gallery, acrylic, ink and paper on canvas, 72 in. x 102 in.
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“Cathedral” by Michael Gregory at Gail Severn Gallery, oil on canvas/panel, 61.5 in. x 51.5 in., framed
GAIL SEVERN GALLERY November – December Front Gallery – ‘Color as Metaphor’ ‘Color as Metaphor’ examines artists working in both abstract and nonrepresentational forms whose work employs color in myriad ways: to add narrative, provide symbolic meaning, and elicit visceral or emotional sensations for the viewer. This show features the abstracted female figures in moments of repose of California artist Linda Christensen, acrylic and mixed-media work of Cole Morgan’s richly colored surfaces, and the oil paintings of Pegan Brooke, which capture the sensation of light on water. Also featured in this show are Marcia Myers’ frescoes on linen, created using traditional raw pigments like lapis lazuli, burnt umber and gold mica, and the large canvases and bold colorful style of Gary Komarin, who is a master of post-painterly abstraction. Working with the simple and elemental form of
the curve, ceramic artist Bean Finneran’s sculptures deliberately employ the use of bright, bold, ‘un-natural’ color to emphasize the balance of light and shadow within her forms. Painting in encaustic, Rana Rochat’s works focus on the visual dialogue between color and space, allowing the conversation between these two elements to create balance within her paintings. Working both in large and small scale, Delos Van Earl’s geometric steel and bronze sculptures are hard to miss in their signature colors of bright reds, yellows, oranges and blues. Gallery 2 — ‘Honoring our Landscape’ This group exhibit explores the artistic interpretation of our lands by nationally renowned painters and photographers. This exhibition includes work by Victoria Adams, James Cook, Michael Gregory, Theodore Waddell, Sheila Gardner, Laura McPhee, and a selection from Jack Spencer ‘s large photographic archive of American landscape, representing both the wild and sublime.
(during open hours or by appointment), exhibition catalogs, gallery highlights and our artists national Museum exhibitions will be available through our social media platforms and our website: www.gailsevern.com. DECEMBER EXHIBITIONS
AUROBORA December 8 – February 2021 “Winter Flower” Works by Gustavo Ramos Rivera, Fraser Taylor, Steve Roden, Todd McKie, Lisa Williamson, William J. O’Brien, Sabina
Ott, Flavio Garciandia, Wes Mills, Monique Van Genderen, Willy Heeks, Joanne Greenbaum, LoopmasterM, and Wesley Kimler.
FRIESEN GALLERY December – January Friesen Gallery announces representation of David Hytone. Unique and fresh, Hytone is interested in the intersection between specificity and approximation, particularly how this relationship informs our perception of the world around us and the role memory plays in that interface. David Hytone’s artwork straddles the line
“Migrant Child: Bunny” by Hung Liu at Gail Severn Gallery, oil on canvas, 48 in. x 48 in.
Gallery 3 —‘Flora and Fauna’ ‘Flora and Fauna’ celebrates the changing seasons and the beauty found in autumn’s vibrant palette. The exhibition features both large paintings and sculpture as well as smaller intimate works on panel. The show includes mixed-media paintings by internationally recognized painter Hung Liu, who will have her major largescale retrospective at the Smithsonian, National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., in May 2021. Three photorealist paintings by Diane Andrews Hall and two large-scale paintings by Kathy Moss are also featured, along with the works of ceramicist Margaret Keelan, mixedmedia fiber artist Lisa Kokin, bronze sculptor Carolyn Olbum, encaustic paintings by Christopher Reilly, small mixed media collages by Kenna Moser, and the watercolors of Idaho artist Divit Cardoza, whose aspen watercolors chronicle the changes in light and color as the seasons progress. Gallery 4 —‘Animalia’ pays homage to our ursine and avian friends. The small group show features oil paintings by Robert McCauley. Rooted in the tradition of 19th-century American Romanticism, McCauley’s narratives are
both timely and relevant and address a variety of contemporary themes and issues, including cultures in collision, environmental ethics, and humankind’s impact on our world. With ornithological precision, Ed Musante captures the unique nature of individual bird species through his cigar-box paintings. Shadowboxes by Northwest artist Chris Maynard are included in the exhibition and make use of the natural beauty and the equal strength and delicacy found in feathers. Elegant sculptures by Gwynn Murrill and Jane Rosen are both featured in the exhibition. Gwynn’s sculptures are wonderfully reductive, suggesting an animal from its most elemental form. Highlighting both the art of glassblowing and stone carving, Jane Rosen breathes life into each sculpture she creates, carefully balancing the contrasts of color and texture intrinsic to the materials nature of glass and stone. Derived from daily observations, Rosen’s sculptures are elegant and statuesque interpretations of the birds of prey that roost by her ranch and studio. For those who wish to view our exhibitions virtually, exhibition walkthroughs
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“Desert View” by Robert Moore at Kneeland Gallery, oil on canvas, 24 in. x 48 in.
“Dubious Theatrics and Exculpatory Fictions” by David Hytone at Friesen Gallery, acrylic, ink, flashe, okawara on panel, 73 in. x 108 in., 2019
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things. “Contrivances are performed on a societal level, and it is the nature of people, as individuals and societies, to constantly build and rebuild monuments to our existence out of the ill-fitting remnants of our past coupled with the newfound symbols of our uncertain futures.” By using themes that turn the tables on accepted tropes, Hytone reflects on the absurdity of human
“Rolling Summer” by Caleb Meyer at Kneeland Gallery, oil on canvas, 48 in. x 48 in.
endeavor in an impermanent world. Hytone’s approaches in his studio revolve around “off-canvas” processes: glass-plate paint transfer, crude mono-
print techniques, and the creation of myriad types of painted paper that are manipulated and cut to form prior to application to the surface of the piece.
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KNEELAND GALLERY December 15 – January 30 Christmas Exhibition — “Making Spirits Bright” featuring Robert Moore, Steven Adams, and Caleb Meyer Renowned plein-air painter Robert Moore serves as an inspiration and mentor to many accomplished painters. His technique involves applying a multitude of oil hues onto his canvas then working a palette knife with both hands until his composition emerges from the apparent chaos of texture and color. The process is all the more extraordinary given the fact that Moore suffers from partial color blindness. A native of Hailey, Idaho, and former apprentice of Robert Moore, Caleb Meyer has always enjoyed the rugged beauty the Northwest has to offer. A graduate of Boise State, he continued his education through an apprenticeship with renowned artist Robert Moore. Meyer compares his time in Moore’s studio to the laying of a strong foundation. “The painting process is like building a house—a painter must understand the principles of design to create a strong painting—much like a carpenter must understand the principles of architecture to build a strong house.” Meyer is now an established artist in his own right and features in public and private collections nationwide. A longtime favorite of our clients, Steven Adams strives in his work to portray the elusive feeling of timelessness beneath objects that might otherwise seem commonplace. Preferring to paint a broken fence or a ditch to a majestic mountain, he endeavors to communicate the beauty in his subject matter and to haunt the viewer. Reception to be confirmed. Please contact Kneeland Gallery for information. ï FALL 2020 | sunvalleymag.com
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TISANE TIME The simple art of drinking for your health
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he history of tea dates back thousands of years and is deeply embedded in cultures from China to India and Japan to England. Botanists can trace the origin of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, to an area in southwest China that borders Tibet and northeast India which, fortuitously, was a key area along the Silk Road as the route traveled south toward the maritime Spice Route from the East to the West. Legend states that the drink was discovered by Emperor Shennon sometime around 2737 BC when a few leaves were blown into his bowl of boiled water, changing the color and taste. The medicinal and healing properties of tea also date back thousands of years. The first known early work on tea by writer Lu Yu in the Tang Dynasty, The Classic of Tea, written about 760 CE, tells how the leaves, stems and roots of various plants were chewed to discover their medicinal properties, and tea was found to work as an antidote. The Greek physician Dioscorides also wrote about the potential benefits of hundreds of herbs when steeped in the form infusions, and the Greek word ptisanē (from ptissein, to crush, and referencing a medicinal
drink made from barley-soaked water) is the root etymology for the word tisane. In North America, various types of tisanes were used by indigenous tribes for their healing properties. When European settlers arrived in America, it was the indigenous people that taught them to make pine needle tea, which is an excellent source of vitamin C, to help cure their scurvy. Today more than ever, consumers are turning to healthier food and drink choices in an effort to boost immunity and stay
healthy. As demand grows for wellness, plant-based foods and drinks are trending higher, and teas and tisanes are among the buzz. One of the simplest and oldest ways to harness the power of plants is by infusing them into water to make an herbal tea. The use of tea for medicinal benefits, relaxation and ceremonial celebrations has a long history circling the globe. Tea is a versatile drink, with distinct tea cultures surrounding each cup. Many wake to a morning cup to stimulate digestion, afternoon tea is a British custom, and other tea enthusiasts wouldn’t think of finishing a meal without it. Harnessing the power of plants by making your own creative blends is a simple selfcare act that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons and at any time of the day. Sun Valley Magazine turned to national award-winning food photographer and healthy-living enthusiast Paulette Phlipot, for some insight into teas and tisanes, with amazing results. The following excerpts offer a sneak peek into the journey of a foodie towards the kettle, and some recipes to accompany all our adventures, no matter how big or small:
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by Paulette Phlipot
It’s no secret that I love spices and herbs, and have always adored tea, although I admit that I have never had a ritual or routine “tea time” until this past year. The challenges of the pandemic led me to tally more days than I would like to count where I felt like my feet were not quite on the ground. I was exhausted from constant interruptions and my thoughts were scattered as I pivoted work, embraced distanced learning for our tween daughter, and also continued cooking daily homemade and nourishing meals for my family.
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Making and drinking tea brought calmness to this chaos. In the afternoons, when my to-do list seemed to continue growing instead of shrinking, and my energy was at its lowest, I would walk into our kitchen or out to our backyard herb garden for respite. It felt good to step away from what I had been doing. I would take a few deep breaths as my eyes mentally scanned the rows of herb and spice jars that line our kitchen wall. In the garden I would touch the leaves and inhale the beautiful aromas left on my fingers. And then, before I knew what was happening, I would find
myself headed in another direction—toward the kettle, with a handful of freshly picked herbs or a couple of jars in hand. In the garden, I would most often pick lemon verbena, lemon balm and rosemary. Drinking tea with this combination helped me feel more relaxed and focused. In the summer months, if I planned ahead, I would make a delicious sun brew by placing a variety of fresh herbs in a covered jar filled with water and that I would let sit in the sun for several hours to infuse the flavors naturally. Some days I would even make a decoction (literally defined as “the process of extracting the essence of something”) with dried spices or roots, usually ones with adaptogenic properties such as burdock
root, astragalus, ginger or turmeric. A decoction is the liquor resulting from concentrating the essence of a substance by heating or boiling, and most often refers to a medicinal preparation made from a plant. Making a decoction is another way to extract the active ingredients and aromas from plants. This simmering method is used for the tougher parts of plants such as bark, roots, berries, as well as whole spices. The simmering time varies depending on the herb and desired outcome, but a low simmer for around 20-50 minutes typically works well. A hibiscus brew (known in our house as “pink tea”) is one of my favorite decoctions to make. Its festive color warms up even the coldest of days. During the summer months we always have a jar of this in the refrigerator as a pick-me-up— it’s refreshing and hydrating, too! Adding this ritual “tea time” gave me relief and focus during the challenging times of mandatory quarantine. I began researching so I could feel more confident in safety for regular consumption and to ensure I was obtaining the full restorative and nourishing benefits of the plants I was choosing to use. Surprisingly, I learned that I should rethink calling this new ritual of mine “tea time.” Instead, I should consider calling it “tisane time” since purists believe that perhaps herbal tea is not technically a “tea” because it doesn’t come from the tea plant. Truth be told, if it is not made with the leaves from the Camellia Sinesis (an evergreen shrub from Asia, known as the original tea plant), then technically that is right. Black, green, white and oolong tea are made with the leaves of this shrub. Opinions may vary on exactly what to call this drink or how to pronounce it, but once you discover that making herbal infusions from any edible fresh or dried plant helps you in some way (even if it’s just staying hydrated), and that you can easily make your own refreshing blends, you, too, will probably be hooked, just like I am! Be sure to research before adding any new herb into your diet, check with your doctor, source the freshest herbs possible and get creative with your combinations and share this stress-reducing ritual with friends and family! ï
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TISANE TEA RECIPES C O U R T E SY PAU L E T T E P H L I P OT
Fresh Herb Tea Infusion:
Dried Herb Tea Infusion:
LEMON VERBENA, ROSEMARY, LEMON BALM
NETTLE, PEPPERMINT, LAVENDER 2 parts dried nettle leaf
Combine about a Âź cup of these fresh herbs. The exact quantity and ratio can be adjusted to your preference. Put a single layer of the herbs in your hand and clap your hands together to release the volatile oils before placing them in a jar or teapot. Pour just-boiled water over the herbs, cover and infuse for 10-15 minutes or until desired flavor. You can strain the herbs out before drinking or leave them in your cup if you like. Some other fresh herbs to infuse this way: peppermint mint, oregano, sage, thyme, or basil.
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1 part dried peppermint leaf 1/4 part dried culinary lavender flowers Mix up the dried herbs and store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight. Place 1 teaspoon of this herbal mixture into a reusable tea bag or strainer, and place into a tea cup. Pour just-boiled water over mixture. Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes* or until desired flavor. Remove the tea bag or strainer and enjoy! *Note: Some herbs such as peppermint and nettle become more bitter the longer they are steeped. So it’s better to start with a shorter steep time.
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Decoction:
HIBISCUS, ROSEHIPS, HAWTHORN 1 tablespoon dried hibiscus flowers 1 teaspoon dried rosehips 1/2 teaspoon dried hawthorn berries Place ingredients into a small saucepan on the stovetop, cover with about 2 cups cold water. Cover saucepan with a lid and heat to a simmer, then allow it to continue simmering, covered, for about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and strain. To sweeten, add a little honey or maple syrup once decoction has cooled slightly.
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Once cooled completely, this is great served over ice. Don’t forget to sweeten it a bit. A squeeze of lime is nice, too!
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BREAKFAST & CAFÉS
BIG BELLY DELI
DINING AROUND TOWN
Homemade soups, salads, and a variety of great sandwiches. Serving the Valley for over 15 years and rated #1 Best Sandwich Deli. Let us prove it, and your belly will thank you. 171 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.2411.
BIGWOOD BREAD Visit us at one of our spectacular locations, both featuring beautiful outdoor views, fantastic food and outstanding service. Fresh and homemade is how we do it! Downtown Café – 380 N. East Ave., Ketchum 208.928.7868; and Bakery Café – 271 Northwood Way, Ketchum. 208.726.2035.
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BLACK OWL CAFÉ Locally roasted, custom blended coffee brewed to perfection. Large selection of loose-leaf tea. Home-baked scones, muffins and breads. Breakfast and lunch. 208 N. River St., Hailey. 208.928.6200.
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HANK & SYLVIES We are a bakery, floral design and gift shop offering fresh-baked sweets, custom cakes, flower arrangements, and a large array of party goods and gifts. Specialty coffee drinks available and a selection of fresh-baked goods handmade from scratch daily. 471 N. Leadville, Ketchum, 208.726.0115; and 91 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.928.4088.
INTERNATIONAL COWBOY COCINA International Cowboy Cocina is a cornerstone in the Hailey community and has been recognized for its outstanding American cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. 111 N. 1st Ave., Suite 1C, Hailey. 208.928.7009.
JAVA COFFEE AND CAFÉ
Café, bakery, and market located in the heart of Hailey. 103 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.913.0263.
Truly a great coffeehouse! Baking from scratch daily. Serving the finest Fair Trade and organic coffees. Sound like a local and order the “Dirty Hippie Burrito” and a “Bowl of Soul.” 191 4th St. W., Ketchum, 208.726.2882; 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey, 208.788.2297.
GALENA LODGE
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The perfect place for a winter or summer outing. During the winter months Galena is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lunch served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 15187 State Hwy 75, Ketchum. 208.726.4010.
Best sandwiches in town! 14 E. Croy St., Hailey. 208.788.8844.
GLOW LIVE FOOD CAFÉ Glow is a plant-based and organic café and health food store. Glow specializes in delicious, plant-based foods, emphasizing locally grown produce. 380 Washington Ave. #105, Ketchum. 208.725.0314.
Lunch dishes range from pumpkin spaetzle with sausage and apples to roasted chicken crepes with spinach and spicy Liptauer cheese. The café offers a full complement of artisanal coffee and hot chocolate drinks, plus housebaked European pastries. Sun Valley Resort, 208.622.2235.
GRETCHEN’S
PERRY’S
Adjacent to the Sun Valley Lodge lobby, Gretchen’s Restaurant welcomes you with a relaxing indoor/outdoor feel with easy access for Terrace dining all day long. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner and full bar service. Sun Valley Lodge. 208.622.2144.
Voted “Best of the Valley” by the Idaho Mountain Express readers numerous times for breakfast, lunch, and sandwiches, Perry’s Restaurant has been a Ketchum fixture for 34 years. 131 West 4th St., Ketchum. 208.726.7703.
HAILEY COFFEE COMPANY
POOLSIDE CAFÉ
Our café serves delicious gourmet espresso drinks and fresh baked goods from our on-site bakery. All of our
Enjoy summer-fresh salads, sandwiches and flatbreads, as well as a full range of cocktails and beverages.
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coffees are fresh roasted in Hailey and our baked goods are served fresh from the oven. 219 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.8482.
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Choose from light fare such as watermelon salad or spa Caesar to heartier fare like the Lodge burger or wild shrimp tacos and flatbread pizzas. Sun Valley Lodge, Sun Valley. 208.622.2833.
RASBERRYS Callie and Maeme Rasberry believe all the senses must be involved in meal preparation; therefore, the menu is eclectic, just like the chefs, with dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients when available and their own take on comfort and ethnic food. 411 Building, 5th St., Ketchum. 208.726.0606.
BOHO LOUNGE The Boho Lounge is everyone and anyone’s home away from home. It’s a sanctuary for you to kick off your shoes, take a deep breath, stay awhile. Looking for a refreshing happy hour with craft cocktails? We’re the spot. 131 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.6843.
ELKHORN CLUBHOUSE GRILL Hit up the Elkhorn Clubhouse for lunch or early dinner, and recharge with a little Valley R&R. 100 Badeyana Dr., Sun Valley. 208.622.2820.
THE KNEADERY
GRUMPY’S
The Kneadery combines wholesome fresh food with a rustic Idaho atmosphere. All meals start with the freshest ingredients: locally baked organic breads, farm-fresh, cage-free eggs, seasonal fruit and top-quality meats. 260 Leadville Ave. North, Ketchum. 208.726.9462.
Grumpy’s is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. We are a little hard to find, but not hard to find out about. 860 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum. No phone.
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ATKINSONS’ MARKETS Atkinsons’ Markets, serving you and your family at our three locations in the Wood River Valley. 451 E. 4th St., Ketchum, 208.726.2681; 93 E. Croy St., Hailey, 208.788.2294; 757 N. Main St., Bellevue, 208.788.7788.
WRAPCITY Wrapcity serves up creative wraps and salads, homemade soups, and unique quesadillas. Wrapcity also serves breakfast wraps all day with special breakfast creations on Saturdays and Sundays. 180 Main St., S., Ketchum. 208.727.6766.
LEFTY’S BAR & GRILL Lefty’s has a great casual dining menu, including killer burgers served on fresh-baked bread, monster hot sandwiches, wings, salads and our specialty, fresh-cut French fries. 231 6th St. East, Ketchum. 208.726.2744.
MAHONEY’S BAR & GRILL Mahoney’s offers a full bar, a terrific deck that’s just a short stroll from Bellevue’s Howard Preserve and a tasty menu featuring their famous “Juicy Lucy” cheesefilled, grilled-onion-topped hamburger. 104 S. Main St., Bellevue. 208.788.4449.
POWER HOUSE Serving locally-raised Wagyu beef burgers, blackened Ahi sandwiches and tacos, hand-cut fries, and organic salads with a wealth of beers on tap. 502 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.9184.
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APPLE’S BAR & GRILL Established over two decades ago, Apple’s Bar & Grill is still the best spot to fuel your body after a long day ripping turns on Baldy! Kick back, enjoy a great meal and a pint of beer at one of the most spectacular mountain bar locations! 205 Picabo St., Ketchum. 208.726.7067.
7 Fuego is a family-owned and operated “Baja” style BBQ grill located in the “historic” bank building in Bellevue. We specialize in slow-cooked tri-tip steak and various seafood items. 200 S. Main St., Bellevue. 208.788.1034.
SAWTOOTH BREWERY 25 taps with beer, wine, cider, and kombucha on tap! Join us for the game on one of our big-screen
TV’s. We fill growlers, crowlers, and have kegs, bottles, and cans to go! 110 N. River St., Hailey; 631 Warm Springs Rd., Ketchum. 208.726.6803.
THE CELLAR PUB From traditional pub fare such as buffalo burgers or fish & chips to original dishes such as our flat-iron steak salad, we have something for everyone in your party. We have a full bar and feature a great selection of draft beer and fine wines. 400 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.3832.
LIMELIGHT LOUNGE When late afternoon hits, we swing our doors wide open for guests and locals to dig into our friendly après food and drink specials. Our full dinner menu is available evenings in the Lounge, for in-room dining, or take-out. 151 South Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.0888.
THE MINT The Mint is a concert and private event venue, bar and family-friendly restaurant with down-home cooking in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Their comfortable and approachable menu embodies down-home cooking with an uptown feel and flavor. 116 Main St., Hailey. 208.788.6468.
THE RED SHOE Enjoy the neighborhood-tavern feel of The Red Shoe while dining on local favorites that include a meatloaf sandwich, wild Alaskan sockeye salmon and braised pork ribs. 107 Hwy. 75, Hailey. 208.788.5048.
VILLAGE STATION Enjoy a wide selection of cocktails and craft beer on tap, as well as a crowd-pleasing menu of classic American favorites: hearty cheeseburgers, chicken wings, pizza and family-style salads. Sun Valley Village, Sun Valley. 208.622.2143.
WARFIELD DISTILLERY & BREWERY The ever-changing menu brings you the best provisions from across the Northwest in our comfortable neighborhood pub setting. The best summer deck in town with fire pits and rocking chairs for comfort and conversation. 280 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.2739.
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MEXICAN
ITALIAN & PIZZA
BARRIO75 TACO LOUNGE & TEQUILA BAR
DIVINE FOOD & WINE
Tucked into the edge of downtown Ketchum with patio views of Mount Baldy, Barrio75 offers a lively and decorative take on a beloved culinary duo … tacos and tequila. Every day, they grind organic heirloom corn, crafting housemade tortillas— the base of everything they do—while paying homage to the traditional street tacos of Mexico and South America. And don’t miss the list of over 40 tequilas, draft beers and wines, and a cocktail menu designed to accentuate the bold and bright flavors of each dish. 211 4th St. E, Ketchum. 208.726.3068.
CHAPALITAS GRILL A family Mexican restaurant serving authentic dishes, including specialties such as pollo a la chapala, chicken carnitas, and huevos con chorizo. 200 S. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7306.
DESPO’S Despo’s is committed to authentic, delicious Mexican dishes that respect your desire for a healthy meal without compromising flavor. 211 4th St. E., Ketchum. 208.726.3068.
KB’S This cheerful, laid-back burrito joint serves delicious fish tacos and offers a make-your-own burrito, with a choice of 27 fillings. 260 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.6955; 121 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.7217.
LA CABANITA Only one way to put it… best authentic Mexican food in town. The town’s hidden gem that is truly a favorite. 160 W. 5th St., Ketchum. 208.725.5001; 745 N. Main St., Bellevue. 208.928.7550.
LAGO AZUL Enjoy true Mexican food in downtown Hailey. Pollo rancherito, carne asada saran and “Sandy” tacos are house specialties not to be missed. 14 W. Croy St., Hailey. 208.578.1700.
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Voted the best wine bar in the Wood River Valley for the last three years, diVine offers wines by the glass, soups, salads, panini and gourmet pizzas. And don’t miss the delicious fondue or gluten-free options. 111 N. 1st Ave., Hailey. 208.788.4422.
our dough fresh daily. We also craft delicious sandwiches, salads and calzones. Large selection of local and regional bottled and draft beer. 460 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum, 208.726.0737; and 411 N. Main St., Hailey, 208.788.8688.
ASIAN/SUSHI
ENOTECA
DANG’S THAI CUISINE
Ketchum’s newest gastronomic addition, with its upscale pizzeria and wine bar. Enoteca has a plethora of small plates to choose from. 300 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.928.6280.
Dang’s offers a wide selection of popular dishes ranging from sushi, green papaya salad, pad thai, and their famous green curry with chicken! Highly recommended as an affordable, flavorful and fun experience in Hailey! 310 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.928.7111.
IL NASO Il Naso is special whether you drop by to have a burger and beer at the wine bar, or to relax in the candlelit dining room. The extensive wine list and knowledgeable staff will help you choose just the right bottle to enhance your dining experience. 480 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.7776.
RICO’S Founded in 1982 by Rico and Amy Albright, RICO’S features starters, soups, salads, over 20 signature pastas, handpicked nightly specials, calzones and 11 specialty hand-tossed brick-oven pizzas. 200 Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.7426.
ROMINNA’S Since 2013, we have been offering contemporary Italian cuisine prepared to the highest standards. Our premium wine selection includes more than 150 wines to pair with any course. 580 Washington St., Ketchum. 208.726.6961.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA & GRILL Our fresh, handcrafted food is what brings people in, and our service is what keeps them coming back for more. We pride ourselves on creating a “nourishing and memorable neighborhood experience that people love!” 200 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. 208.622.5625.
WISEGUY PIZZA PIE Serving New York-style, hand-tossed pizzas topped with whole-milk mozzarella, and baked to perfection in our stone deck ovens. We make our sauce from scratch and
PADDLES UP POKÉ Paddles Up Poké is Idaho’s first and only specialty poké restaurant. Their fish is delivered every day and hand selected to ensure the highest quality standards and freshest product offered in the state. Sauces are all made with the finest Aloha Shoyu, imported from Hawaii for an authentic sweet fermented soy sauce taste, and the entire menu is built to accommodate any type of dietary need. 620 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.941.1589.
RICKSHAW Serving “ethnic street foods,” as chef Andreas Heaphy likes to say, Rickshaw has been well received by locals, visitors and critics alike. Creative, fresh, small plates are inspired by the flavors and foods in locales such as Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Indonesia. 460 N. Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.8481.
SUSHI ON SECOND Sushi on Second is the Valley’s oldest sushi restaurant. But don’t let age fool you. Head sushi chefs John Rust and Ross Bird are at the center of a talented crew of sushi chefs that delight in creating dishes that are as appetizing to look at as they are to eat. 260 Second St., Ketchum. 208.726.5181.
ZOU 75 Zou 75 is your destination for more than great Asian fusion, sushi and seafood selections. With fresh fish flown in several times a week straight from Honolulu, Hawaii, you can always count on the best in quality and freshness. Zou 75 is the perfect choice for your next dining event. 416 N. Main St., Hailey. 208.788.3310.
MEDITERRANEAN
TOWN SQUARE TAVERN Town Square Tavern is a gathering place in the center of Ketchum, serving fresh and inspired world cuisine. With flavors inspired by the Mediterranean regions stretching from the Middle East, to North Africa, to Spain, Italy and France, there is something sure to please everyone’s palate. 360 East Ave. N., Ketchum. 208.726.6969.
REGIONAL NORTHWEST
COOKBOOK This cozy place was built in 1932 as a church and then later on was an architect’s office, daycare, butcher shop, BBQ restaurant and bakery. Vita and Burke Smith fell in love with this cute building and decided to give it a new life. 271 7th St. East, Ketchum. 208.720.3260.
THE COVEY Jesse and Jane Sheue’s new restaurant in Ketchum offers an intimate ambiance with an always-evolving menu. The relaxed atmosphere is a place to enjoy good friends, fine wine, and delicious meals. 520 Washington Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.3663.
DUCHIN LOUNGE All new and inviting, this legendary lounge serves up cocktails, imported beer and an extensive wine list. Now you can also duck in for a quick bite from our lounge menu. Sun Valley Lodge. 208.622.2145.
GRILL AT KNOB HILL The environment at the Knob Hill Inn is casual and comfortable, yet sophisticated, with distinctively Northwest cuisine, and a variety of American and European classics. A top local favorite! 960 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.8004.
KETCHUM GRILL For nearly 28 years, Ketchum Grill has brought your dining experience to the highest gastronomical level, and the best Idaho has to offer. 520 East Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.4660.
ROUNDHOUSE Perched midway up Bald Mountain on the River Run side, the Roundhouse is a culinary destination not to be missed. Serviced by the Roundhouse Gondola, the restaurant offers spectacular views of the Valley. Bald Mountain, Ketchum. 208.622.2012.
pasta dishes and much more. Many entrées are cooked over the live, mesquite-wood fire, and all are prepared with a singular creative flair. The award-winning wine list offers a diverse selection of reasonably priced wines to compliment any of the delicious menu offerings. 231 North Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.5233.
SUN VALLEY CLUB
TRAIL CREEK CABIN
Among the most popular places in Sun Valley to eat, drink and relax, the wraparound terrace at Sun Valley Club offers stunning views of Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain and the 18-hole Sawtooth Putting Course. The Sun Valley Club brings exciting, contemporary dishes that are focused on local ingredients and big flavors. 1 Trail Creek Rd., Sun Valley. 208.622.2919.
Trail Creek Cabin is Sun Valley’s destination for romantic dining in a rustic, early-Western atmosphere. Accessible by sleigh or car, Trail Creek Cabin is the perfect winter backdrop for a delicious seasonal menu, which includes Hagerman Valley Idaho ruby trout, buffalo tenderloin and Trail Creek New York strip. 300 Trail Creek Rd., Sun Valley. 208.622.2019.
THE PIONEER SALOON
VINTAGE
The Pioneer Saloon, renowned for perfectly aged, tender and flavorful beef, is typical of an earlier Idaho where ore wagons rattled down Main Street and business was done with a handshake and a drink. Natural woods, mounted game, and period firearms help recreate an authentic saloon atmosphere. 320 N. Main St., Ketchum. 208.726.3139.
A favorite of the locals, chef Rodrigo Herrera is tuned into the best of the season’s offerings. With a lovely ambiance, both inside and seasonally outside, Vintage offers a dining experience like one would have in France: leisurely, lively, and without pretension. 231 Leadville Ave., Ketchum. 208.726.9595.
THE RAM Sun Valley’s original restaurant, The Ram has been warming and welcoming diners since 1937. Travel back in time with the nightly “Heritage Menu”—a series of historic dishes such as pork tenderloin schnitzel, Hungarian goulash, and the famous Ram fondue. Located in the Sun Valley Inn. 208.622.2225.
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REDFISH LAKE LODGE Located in rustic Redfish Lake Lodge and featuring lake views and a true Idaho mountain brand of comfort food—cuisine that will pleasantly surprise you in this remote and rugged country. We start with as much local Idaho grown ingredients as we can, then add our own blend of flavors from the Northwest’s wild resources. We specialize in salmon, trout, wild game, and other regional favorites; plus wines from acclaimed local, domestic and international producers. 401 Redfish Lodge Rd., Stanley. 208.774.3536.
THE SAWTOOTH CLUB Always busy with a great mix of locals and visitors, The Sawtooth Club offers a unique blend of American steakhouse classics, fresh seafood, wild game, unique
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