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“Legends Willie Nelson, Aubade
Calvin Klein
[ [Tanya Tucker, and Waylon Jennings Chantelle
have all played at the Million Dollar Cosabella
Cowboy Bar over the years.”
Eberjay
Stop by the Town Square Tavern to enjoy live music, trivia, and Elle MacPherson
watch the game. The Tavern hosts local and national music acts and
features DJs on Saturday nights. Fantasie
Catch a live theatrical performance from Jackson Hole Playhouse, Huit
Off Square Theatre Company, or Riot Act, Inc.
The Center for the Arts showcases some of the hottest performers Mimi Holiday
around. From speakers and poets to live music, comedy shows, and Simone Perele
dance performances, this venue features something for everyone.
Check the latest schedule at JHCenterForTheArts.org. Spanx
Wilson, Wyoming’s Stagecoach Bar is just at the base of Teton Pass. Stella McCartney
This local institution features live music and the Stagecoach Band
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Teton Village also hosts the “Alive at 5” series, including Teton
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Wyoming” presentations. Check JacksonHole.com for the current
schedule for this free, all-ages series.
The Mangy Moose Saloon offers live music throughout the sum-
mer, as well as outdoor dining on its patio. Check MangyMoose.com
to see who’s playing and to see a menu.
Hop on the Bridger Gondola and head up to The Deck for outdoor
drinks and appetizers with a spectacular view. The first gondola
heads up at 4:30 p.m. most nights. Closed Saturdays and for special
events. Check JacksonHole.com for the current schedule.

Victor Idaho:

Victor, Idaho’s City Park is the stage for Music on Main, a celebration
of music and community on the western side of the Tetons. Free, all-
ages shows run June 25–August 13 this year, and they begin at 6 p.m.
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Good Vibes and Music

GRAND TARGHEE MUSIC FESTIVALS IMPRESS CROWDS YEAR AFTER YEAR

WORDS CHRISTINE COLBERT | IMAGES COURTESY GRAND TARGHEE RESORT [ [“A lot of artists love to
come back because it’s such an
Acool summer evening, lawn chairs nestled in the grass, incredible place to play.”
the smell of delicious food wafting through the air and, – Jennie White
overshadowing these sensations, harmonious notes
reverberating against the trees causing a gentle swaying Targhee Fest and the Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival,
motion amongst the crowd. There is no mistaking what is well- both time-honored traditions in Alta, Wyoming, attract
known as the summer outdoor concert, and there are few that music lovers from all over the country. Along with fam-
offer as inspiring an atmosphere as Grand Targhee Resort’s ily-friendly activities such as mountain biking, horse-
music festivals. back riding, hiking, chair lift rides, and disc golf, there
are plenty of ways each festival weekend is special.
102 “It’s off the beaten path, and the atmosphere of the
outdoor stage makes it a magical experience,” said
JHStyleMagazine.com | Summer/Fall 2015 Jennie White, Grand Targhee’s marketing and social
media manager. “At any point, you can walk out into
the campgrounds and experience little jam sessions
and groups of people hanging out.”
With musical lineups that would surprise those famil-
iar with Grand Targhee’s remote location, in past years,
patrons have been treated to an array of impressive
names. Musicians such as Buddy Guy, Sam Bush, Rob-
ert Earl Keen, and Leftover Salmon have been just
a few. “Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds have been
coming for the last couple of years,” White said. “They
just rocked the crowd.”
Each festival’s annual lineup is a little different, but
every year they provide phenomenal music. “A lot of
artists love to come back because it’s such an incredi-
ble place to play,” White said.
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make new friends,” White said.
Whether you’re interested in hearing good
music, playing in the Tetons, or connecting with
old friends and new, Grand Targhee’s festivals
offer two weekends amid the short summer
season that are sure to be filled with entertain-
ment. This year, Targhee Fest will be held the
weekend of July 17–19, and the Grand Targhee
Bluegrass Festival will occur August 7–9.
And, if this summer will be your first time expe-
riencing one or both of these festivals, White
has a few words of advice. “Make sure you put
the bikes in the car and pack the family up for a
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High Above the Tetons

HOT AIR BALLOON PILOT AND DANCER
MARGARET BREFFEILH SOARS AND SPINS

WORDS BRIELLE SCHAEFFER
SMALL IMAGE COURTESY MARGARET BREFFEILH

There are more similarities between hot air
ballooning and ballet dancing than one might
think. They are both full of creativity and science,
movement and tradition. Margaret Breffeilh relishes
both worlds. She is a balloon pilot and dance teacher,
owner of both Elevated Ballooning and the Teton Valley
Dance Academy.

“Both ballooning and dance appeal to me because there’s a lot of imagination
and magic behind them,” Breffeilh said. “But there’s also a need to understand
physical sciences.”
Since Breffeilh was eight years old, she’s been fascinated by hot air balloons.
Following in the footsteps of her uncle, she became a hot air balloon pilot
more than a decade ago. A native of Evanston, Illinois, Breffeilh grew up visit-
ing family in Jackson and moved to the valley in 2003.
In 2012, she and her colleagues Virginia Powell Symons and Candy Davis took
over the Teton Valley Balloon Rally, an early-July festival held in Driggs, Idaho,
every year. The rally promotes the traditions of aviation, which she believes
are important to uphold. “It’s an active love and passion,” Breffeilh said about
ballooning and the festival. “And it’s fun and silliness and chaos.”

“Both ballooning and dance appeal to me

[ [because there’s a lot of imagination and
magic behind them.”
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Being in a balloon thousands of feet above
Jackson Hole is surreal and calming. “It’s
almost like being surrounded in a museum,”
Breffeilh said. “Everything keeps changing
but you’re staying the same.”
And the crafts are remarkably stable. Most
of her clients expect the balloon to be like a
swing, but it’s solid. “Balloons are just what
every kid would imagine them to be,” Bref-
feilh said. “They’re really beautiful. They
kind of defy nature although once you get
down to the basic science of it, it is all super
simplistic and makes sense.”
With her business, she does private balloon
rides, taking smaller groups up for sightsee-
ing flights or romantic floats. She’s flown for
anniversaries, proposals, and even a wed-
ding. After every flight, balloon pilots like
Breffeilh and passengers have a champagne
toast and say a prayer to have soft winds
and easy landings on future flights. It’s that
sort of tradition that she loves.
In her dance school, Breffeilh teaches ballet,
modern, hip-hop, and jazz dance to 90 stu-
dents aged two and up. She has a background
in ballet and tap, but because Teton Valley is a
small community, she’s open to teaching the
other disciplines. “You have to constantly be
available for new experiences in dance,” she
said. “I have a lot of hats.”
She spends her limited spare time with
her husband and seven-pound chihuahua,
Meme. She also delights in skiing, hiking,
and cooking.
She enjoys the strong artistic community
that allows for her creativity and businesses
to blossom. “I like that I can do both of the
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Heavenly Scents

TETON VIEW LAVENDER FARM CREATES HERBAL PRODUCT LINE

WORDS JENN REIN | IMAGES COURTESY TETON VIEW LAVENDER FARM

When former engineer Tom Howell was assigned to a job in
France, he and wife Linda explored their new environment
with enthusiasm. They were especially taken by the region of
Provence, and the two became enamored with its lavender fields.

After returning to Idaho, they were nearing [ [“We nurture it all The scent of lavender brings about a sense of
retirement and it had already occurred to them through the summer calm, and is used in aromatherapy. The uses of lav-
that the environment in which lavender thrives and baby it.” ender are many, and its applications are ancient.
was very similar to that of a Teton Valley summer. – Tom Howell The Romans used lavender oil as a deodorant. It
The plant likes it high and dry. Add hot days with can be used to ease skin irritations, provide relief
cold nights, along with well-drained alkaline soil, The growth is based on experimenting with their from insect bites, act as a bug repellant, and it can
and lavender will thrive. products. “Someone will make a suggestion even be used around a garden to ward off animals
On their property near St. Anthony, the Howells about something else we could do with it, and that might want to graze—they hate the taste of it.
now tend to more than just lavender plants at we give it a try,” Linda explained. Animals’ disdain for lavender’s flavor only means
their Teton View Lavender Farm. Tom points This has resulted in the creation of linen mist, more for the rest of us, as certain varieties of
out, “Most anyone else that farms will harvest lotion, soap, bath salts, and a hydrosol spray, lavender can be put to use in the kitchen. Teton
and that will be the end of it. We nurture it all among other items. The oil used in their collec- View Lavender grows the Royal Velvet variety as
through the summer and baby it. We go through tion of goods is steam distilled at the farm. If the its edible lavender, which is included in their ver-
this huge process in July getting it cut, and then blossoms are not used in this distillation process, sion of Herbs de Provence and their bestselling
we start making products. Our harvest is just the plants are sold as starts, freshly-cut flowers, spice, lemon pepper. You can find their fresh and
the beginning.” or lovely dried bundles. dried flowers and culinary items at the Driggs
Their yield is hand-harvested, with each bush and Jackson Hole Farmer’s Markets. Their entire
yielding five or six bunches. In 2014, Teton View catalog of items is alsofor sale at the farm itself,
Lavender harvested over 6,000 of those bunches. which is home to two retirees embracing a jour-
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A Welcoming Place

TETON GEOTOURISM CENTER

WORDS KRISTEN POPE | IMAGES COURTESY LANE VALIANTE AND TETON GEOTOURISM CENTER

Restless kids looking to burn off some energy after a long car ride will find plenty of hands-on interactive
fun at the Teton Geotourism Center in Driggs, Idaho. From sitting in a real dogsled and watching a
video featuring a musher’s-eye-view of a wild ride, to pretending to steer a fishing boat, to conquering
a six-foot tall rock climbing wall, the center offers plenty of options for kids to get their wiggles out.

It also offers plenty of options for adult visitors. A [ [“We’ve had so much This summer, a National Outdoor Leadership
winding river on the floor leads visitors through support from everyone in School 50th anniversary exhibit will offer visitors
seasonally-themed exhibits about the valley’s the community and insight into the fabled outdoor leadership school.
history and culture. A hot air balloon basket and all along the Teton The rotating exhibit space will change over time
ski lift chair dangle from the ceiling, and the walls Scenic Byway.” to highlight different aspects of the community.
feature tasteful exhibits commemorating record –Cynthia Rose, executive director “The purpose of the center is to give out educa-
snowfalls, old-fashioned ski bindings, and modern tion and information about the byway, the area’s
avalanche safety equipment. A grain silo contains took a number of years before the idea really found history, culture, geography, natural assets, and
an agricultural exhibit honoring generations of traction. Cynthia Rose is the Teton Geotourism Cen- different things to do,” Rose said.
local farming families, and authentic “mountain ter’s executive director, and she guided its develop- Free Wifi is available in the building, and it also
man” blankets and bullets are also on display. ment. It is currently fully staffed by volunteers. extends into the outdoor plaza so people can
The center opened in the Driggs City Center on relax in the sun while checking their email. The
Main Street in Driggs last August, after breaking Volunteers were instrumental in the collabora- lobby offers brochures on local things to do as
ground in January of 2014. During its first 60 tive process to create the center and develop well as the all-important public restroom.
days of operation, 3,000 visitors came to check it its exhibits, contributing over 2,000 hours of In addition to exhibits, the center also features
out—with hardly any publicity. Organizers didn’t their time. A committee of residents from all the a small gift shop selling exhibit-based greeting
know quite how many visitors would come, but byway communities worked together on the proj- cards and a few other small items. However, they
they were pleased with the unexpectedly high ect. “We’ve had so much support from everyone strive not to compete with local businesses. If
turnout. “We were quite surprised,” executive in the community and all along the Teton Scenic people want to purchase a trail guide or other
director Cynthia Rose said. Byway,” Rose said. item available locally, the friendly volunteers are
Funded in part by a federal highway grant, the happy to point people to a community business
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Explore
Teton Valley, Idaho

Summer is time to get outside Valley Foundation. This year’s artists include: Hot Air Ballooning
and enjoy a few of these Todo Mundo, Mother Hips, Blitzen Trapper, Young
favorite Teton Valley, Idaho Dubliners, The Suffers, Ballroom Thieves, Stooges Don’t miss the Teton Valley Balloon Rally the
activities. Brass Band, and Nicki Bluhm. Additionally, Targhee weekend of July 2-July 5.
Fest is scheduled for July 17-19 and Targhee Blue-
Small Town Celebrations grass Festival will be held August 7-9 at Grand Tar- Hiking
ghee Resort in Alta, Wyoming.
Fourth of July celebrations, Victor City Park, July Teton Valley offers spectacular opportunities to
2-4, parade at 10 a.m. art fair, pie eating contests Art head out for a hike. Popular trails start at Teton
and more followed by a downtown block party in Canyon Trailhead, Darby Canyon, and even
Driggs starting at 3:30 p.m. with live music, food The week of July 25-August 1 is a great opportu- straight from Grand Targhee Resort. Be sure to
vendors and fireworks. nity for art lovers to enjoy the Driggs Digs Plein bring your bear spray.
Air Festival. The valley also contains numerous
Driggs Tin Cup Challenge philanthropy event on galleries, including Ken Morrison’s Blue Fly Gal- Fishing
July 18. 5K and 10K race at starting at the Driggs lery in Tetonia, and the landscape-focused Chris-
City Center at 8:30 a.m. Games, food and events tensen Studio, and a rotating art gallery located Enjoy world-class fly-fishing in the valley; head to
continue through noon. in the Driggs City Center next to the Geotourism a local fly shop to see what’s biting.
Center. The first Friday of every month, head out
The Teton Valley Farmers Market is hosted every at 5 p.m. to enjoy the Driggs Art Walk. Skate Park
Friday starting June 12 and running through
October 2. The market is located outside of the Museums Stop by the 5th Street Skate Park in Driggs, five
Driggs City Center from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. blocks east of downtown to enjoy a quarter-pipe,
The Teton Valley Museum in Driggs showcases rails, and other features.
Live Music the area’s rich heritage, and the Warbirds
Museum at Driggs Airport lets visitors inspect Drive-In Movies
Music lovers will revel in Teton Valley’s live music vintage planes.
scene. Every Thursday from June 25-August 13, Enjoy an old-fashioned drive-in movie at The
Victor’s City Park hosts a free, all-ages show as part Scenic Driving Spud—a local institution.
of the Music on Main series hosted by the Teton
Take a drive on the 70-mile Teton Scenic Byway Mountain Biking
to see stunning mountains as well as picturesque
farms and ranchland. Hop on two wheels for some mountain biking fun
at Grand Targhee or ride a number of local trails.
Don’t miss the Wydaho Mountain Bike Festival
September 4-7. n

SMALL IMAGE COURTESY
GRAND TARGHEE RESORT

Shutterstock.com©-Sharon Day For more information on these and other local
activities, call the Teton Valley Chamber of
Commerce at 208.354.2500. n

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REDISCOVERY
THROUGH
ART

A KING STREET JEWEL

WORDS DONDI TONDRO-SMITH
IMAGE JONATHAN SELKOWITZ

IN DECEMBER OF 1998,
BARBARA NOWAK’S
HORIZON FINE ART
GALLERY WAS BORN. AND
JUST AS A BABY IS CAREFULLY
HANDLED AND PASSIONATELY
CULTIVATED INTO PHASES OF
EXPERIENCE AND SUCCESS,
HER ECLECTIC COLLECTION
THRIVES IN AN ATMOSPHERE
OF FAMILIAL-LIKE BONDS
AND CAREFUL TENDING.
THERE ARE YEARS OF EFFORT
BEHIND WELL-ADJUSTED
OFFSPRING. NOWAK’S GALLERY
IS THE FRUIT OF A PASSIONATE
UNDERSTANDING OF THE
HUMAN SPIRIT AND THE ART
OF REPRESENTING ARTISTS
WHO THEMSELVES OFFER UP
THEIR OWN CREATIVE BABIES
FOR HER CONSIDERATION.

Her selected works represent the world’s best. front and back end of the business. After perus-
Without a hint of aristocratic airs, Nowak walks ing the gallery and chit chatting, Michael said,
through the gallery describing her duties. “Hori- “Looks like you could use some help,” to which
zon is my life’s work so when I have to do some of Nowak replied, “Is it that obvious?” McCormick
the more mundane tasks that are required here, came back the next day and was hired as the gal-
I’m totally happy to do them.” The gallery’s paint- lery administrator.
ings pull an observer into rainy New York streets,
Venetian canals, toward new Russian masters Most business owners only come up for breath
who paint like the old masters. There are queenly in October. Nowak laughs when she asks McCor-
jewels, the orange glow of fossilized Polish amber mick, “Do I ever come up for breath?” To which
necklaces. On the back wall, three-dimensional, he replies, “No, you’re foot is always on the
sand-hill cranes; alight into a moonlit sky. gas!” Their artistic differences compliment their
Migration with Midwestern roots, Barbara mutual respect—not only for one another’s eye,
moved to Jackson in 1978. “I had three jobs back but for the responsibility they share to make
then, just like everyone else,” she remembers. everyone who walks through the door, tourist
The people skills she learned growing up in the and local alike, feel like they’re part of Horizon’s
restaurant business, and the “gift of gab,” would family. “Exceeding client expectations in every
translate nicely into her future career. Back then, possible way is, without question, our high-
the Legacy Gallery was just opening on Center est priority,” states Michael. “Every decision I
Street. “I tip my hat to Brad and Ginger Richard- make here is really centered in that philosophy,”
son,” Nowak says. “They gave me my start in the adds Nowak. In the middle of a busy summer
fine art business.” season, McCormick was put through the paces
Later, in the mid-80’s, Nowak was primarily inter- only to realize what a good team he and Nowak
ested in two things – art and rediscovering her- made. “When I first looked around the gallery,
self. Pairing these ideas lead to a partnership that I remember thinking to myself, she’s really on
spawned her first business venture as a Native to something special here”, McCormick says.
American gallery co-owner. With an ever-expand- Through the course of that first summer, he
ing knowledge base she would soon lay claim to knew he was right.
the Jackson art scene, work only for herself, and
never look back. After several years working for Palpable respect is a good sign of any partner-
other galleries, “I found a place to rent, took my ship. McCormick arranges social media and email
life savings, and just went for it,” she recalls. advertising that tout ever-evolving collections.
As we grow, we learn to mimic His consistent message is, “We have to keep the
until we feel confident in our Horizon name in front of people.” He also brings
own ability. Like many galleries fresh eyes to the on-going search
in Jackson, Horizon started with for original and up and com-
a primarily traditional western ing artists, perhaps obscure or
art collection. As her artistic eye yet undiscovered. Nowak owns
matured, she took more risks and “NOWAK’S GALLERY IS THE FRUIT her difficulty in letting go when
began pulling in more diverse
pieces. Nowak shares, “A good OF A PASSIONATE UNDERSTANDING she’s run her own show for so
portion of my offseason is dedi- long. They laugh together when
cated to discovering new artists. OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT” McCormick says, “Some days are
My goal, is to bring in new pieces for my existing
clients, so they can continue to add to their col- better than others.” And even
lections.” Four years ago, Horizon Fine Art’s loyal though Nowak resists some of
clients had the pleasure of rediscovering the gal- his ideas, she admits, “Mike’s
lery at its current location on King Street—the usually pretty spot on.” She
beginning of a new era. with a strong work ethic. I learned from an early adds, “I am very fortunate to have someone as
A do it yourself girl may eventually grow to learn age that if I wanted something, hard work would passionate about my business as I am.”
she doesn’t have to do everything herself. Ask- be the way I would get it. I’m still trying to rein
ing for help is strength unto itself. Nowak recalls, myself in.” For a self-made person, part of that Even the masters question themselves. She
“From the age of fourteen I’ve worked. My par- reining-in process is being able to delegate and remembers, “When I was growing up, my dad
ents always set good examples and supplied me let go. Sometimes, the assistance we seek walks called me his gypsy because I was a free spirit.
right through the door. Today I would credit a lot of my good fortune to
slowing down and questioning whether a deci-
In August of last year, Michael McCormick hap- sion is right for Horizon.” Even after many years
pened into Horizon just after relocating from Wis- rooted in art, she’s still addicted to the business
consin. He noticed a desk piled high with paper she’s grown to love. The gallery is still her baby…
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“Springs Gift” ~ 40 x 30 Oil on Canvas
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SARAH ROGERS

“Silver-Eyed Mesia” ~ 10 x 10 Watercolor Gouache “Kingfisher” ~ 10 x 10 Watercolor Gouache

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MARK KELSO

“Flower Child” ~ 12 x 16 Oil on Canvas

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PETE ZALUZEC

“Cliff Dweller” ~ Bronze and River Stone Sculpture Edition 1/1

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JOHN MAISANO

“Crusader” ~ Bronze Sculpture Edition of 35

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