JHStyle Summer 2014

On the River

Smith Leads
Grand Teton Fly Fishing

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I like the pureness, the solitude. All that
spoke to me when I was a young kid.”
Growing up in a family of fishermen, Smith
embraced the tranquility of fly fishing, a
contrast to the high-powered boat bass
fishing popular in the Georgia community
where he grew up.
Smith earned a degree in freshwater ecology,
then worked in Alaskan aquaculture before
making his way to Jackson. He walked into
the Jack Dennis store and was hired on the
spot to work in the fly shop. He soon made
his way to the river and worked as a senior
Jack Dennis guide for eight years. When the
opportunity to take over the permits arose,
Smith jumped on it and opened Grand Teton
Fly Fishing. His business partners are Mark
Fuller and Trey Scharp.
Now, Smith guides about 90 days a year and
he has a team of 13 guides working with him.
“We’re owned and operated by the same
guys who are out on the river,” Smith said.
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TETON VILLAGE

WhinatT’setNonewVillage

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) wants visitors to
stop and smell the flowers all summer long. As soon as
the snow melts and skiers have closeted their skis for
the season, the newly completed Wildflower Trail will spring
from the valley floor—a gateway to exploring the moun-
tain’s flora and fauna. A short walk up the hill, starting at the
Eagle’s Rest lift, this new trail links the Lower Faces trails all
the way up the mountain to the Casper-lift area. Much to the
delight of hikers keen on some of the most picturesque van-
tage points in the valley, this approximately two-hour hike
offers everything from shaded benches to views of the Aerial
Tram and Gondola.

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The Aerial Tram ride up to Corbet’s Cabin isn’t just for the deli-
cious hand-made waffles smothered in Nutella—although they’re
totally worth the price of admission—but for the thrill of the
view and the drastic temperature change. A perfect way to shave
degrees off a hot July day, the Tram’s summit offers everyone a
chance to shift their perspective and play in the high alpine sun.
This year, JHMR will offer a Grand Adventure Pass that includes an
Aerial Tram ride, ticket to the Aerial Adventure Course and $15
lunch card. Children receive additional access to the bungee tram-
poline and climbing wall. Each ticket is $65.
And, even when it feels like the sun can stay up later than you
can, the Village is just getting into its full summer swing. The new
Aerial Adventure Course is scheduled for completion by mid-June.
Beginners to experts can navigate this elevated obstacle course,
25 feet off the ground, testing their mettle with a series of zip
lines, balance beams, cargo nets and other challenges, while safely
on belay. The Aerial Adventure Course costs $25 for a one-hour
experience, or can be purchased as part of the Grand Adventure
Pass. And, if a walk on a tightrope doesn’t take your breath away,
a future installation called the 50-Foot Drop Tower just might do
the trick. Perfect for adrenaline junkies—get ready to take a jump
off the 50-foot platform.
If it’s biking thrills you’re after, throw on some protective bike gear
and check out the resort’s downhill mountain bike park. Open
daily June 14-Sept. 1, with weekend operation in September. Fri-
day Night Bikes is back on Fridays from June 27-Sept. 26 with $10
lift tickets, music and drink specials. The lift spins until 7 pm.
Now, with the acquisition of Hoback Sports, JHMR will be offering
a bike share program and expanded bike tours for all types of rid-
ers. People using the bike share program will be able to ride from
JHMR into town and take public transport back again, or ride the
24-mile round-trip from Jackson back to the Village.
The Village has something for everyone, and by expanding on an
already numerous array of events and activities, this summer is
sure to have you sparkling. The Fourth of July fireworks display will
burst into the night sky on July 3-4. The resort is amplifying its Con-
certs in the Commons series with a host of new musical acts. Anna
Cole, JHMR communications manager, explained, “The goal of the
concert series is to keep the concerts free and offer the series as a
social and family-accessible meeting place where people can come
together and enjoy the music.” And that’s exactly what you’ll get
out at JHMR this summer—a chance to shake it up and connect
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To Dos

in Teton Village

IMAGES COURTESY OF JACKSON HOLE BIKE PARK: Thrills await at the Jackson Hole 25-Oct. 1, call 307.739.2626 for details and res-
MOUNTAIN RESORT Mountain Resort Bike Park. Open daily from ervations. More advanced instruction and guide
June 14-Sept. 1, and weekends in September. Ride service is also available, call 307.690.8726 for
54 the Teewinot lift to access downhill mountain more information.
biking action. Bike rentals are available, as well
JHStyleMagazine.com | Summer/Fall 2014 as lessons, guided mountain bike tours, camps DISC GOLF: Start just uphill from the bottom
and clinics. Friday night biking is available June of the Gondola and enjoy a free 10-hole disc golf
27-Sept. 26. course. The holes total 3,676 feet, with a slightly
longer walk. Picnic tables are available along the
AERIAL TRAM “BIG RED”: A 12-minute ride course. Discs are available for purchase at Jack-
up the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram is the fastest way son Hole Sports in the Bridger Center and print-
to ascend to the top of Rendezvous Mountain. At able scorecards are available at: JacksonHole.
the top, visitors are 4,139 feet above the valley com/summer-disc-golf.html.
floor, with stunning panoramic views on all sides.
Enjoy a Nutella waffle from Corbet’s Cabin, take AERIAL ADVENTURE COURSE: Slated to open
in the views and consider a hike on one of the mid-June, this new, elevated obstacle course will
trails up top. Open from May 24-Oct. 5. Hours feature zip lines, balance beams, cargo nets and
and pricing: JacksonHole.com/tramtickets.html. other exciting challenges.

HIKING: Bordering Grand Teton National BUNGEE TRAMPOLINE: Kids and adults can
Park, JHMR is the gateway to hiking adventures. safely fly up to 24-feet in the air on the bungee
Many visitors skip the 4,139-foot vertical climb trampoline (subject to weight restrictions). Or,
to the top of the mountain and simply take the make your way up the 25-foot free-standing
Aerial Tram to begin their adventures. The top climbing wall. Both attractions are next to the
of the Tram accesses trails within Grand Teton Bridger Center.
National Park, including the popular Marion
Lake hike (12.5 miles round trip, 4,250-foot KIDS RANCH: has activities, camps and day-
vertical hiking rise once on top of Rendezvous care available for the smaller members of the
Mountain). Hikes within the resort include the family. Call 307.739.2788 for more information.
15-mile-roundtrip Summit Trail—straight uphill
to the top. Of course, more moderate options DINING: The Deck at the top of the Gondola
are available. See JacksonHole.com/hiking.html features amazing views and happy hour specials.
for more information. Take a free ride up starting at 4:30 pm from June
22-Sept. 12. The Deck is normally open Sunday
ALIVE AT 5 NATURALIST PROGRAMS: Learn through Friday. It is closed on Saturdays and for
about the area’s natural history every Tuesday special events. Couloir Restaurant and Bar features
and Wednesday at 5 pm. Trained naturalists from contemporary American cuisine with Rocky Moun-
Teton Science School’s Wildlife Expeditions and tain roots. Open for dinner June 22-Sept. 12. It is
the Teton Raptor Center lead these 45-minute closed on Saturdays and for special events. Couloir
free programs at the Village Commons, which also offers the “Chef’s Table,” a culinary journey
run from July 8-Aug. 27. for groups of up to six (reservations required).
Information and reservations: 307.739.2675.
ROCK SPRINGS BACKCOUNTRY YURT: Rent
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and a local guide will lead your group up a 2.5 est spas in the nation, including the Four Seasons
mile trail (with 1,400 feet of elevation gain). Relax Spa, which Travel + Leisure Magazine named the
and enjoy the view while your “yurtmeister” top spa in the U.S. and Canada. Teton Mountain
guide prepares dinner. Reservations required, Lodge’s Spa and Hotel Terra’s Chill Spa also feature
dinner and breakfast included, 307.739.2654. a wide array of products, treatments and services.

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“We wanted to bring individuals who have a
calling for the art and want to spend time
together creating remarkable music in a
beautiful place.The link between music and

nature is universally felt.”

-Margot Walk

it assumed the name Grand Teton Music Festival.
It wasn’t long before a campaign for a permanent
home for the festival got underway. This summer
marks Margot’s 48th season at what has become
the renowned Grand Teton Music Festival.

Walk met Tung in 1960 at the Marlboro Music Fes-
tival in Vermont. She married him the following
year and moved to Philadelphia where she earned
a degree in music history from the University of
Pennsylvania. Tung was an early participant at the
Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont and saw an
opportunity to create a western counterpart in the
Rocky Mountain West. Walk said, “Both festivals
bring together musicians with a deep calling for
the art, who want to spend time together creating
remarkable music in a beautiful place.”

Through the years, Walk has championed the Festi-
val and its mission. During her years of involvement,
Walk has worn virtually every hat possible. From
dealing with the upkeep of the concert tent, to tak-
ing care of daily administration, to the never-ending
task of fund raising, she has been involved in nearly
every aspect of the festival’s evolution. Currently
she is President of the Board of Directors.

MargotWalk She worked with the committee that raised over
$250,000 in pledges to secure construction financ-
48 Seasons Celebrating the ing for the Festival Hall back in 1972. The festival
Grand Teton Music Festival moved to the hall in 1974. In 1990, the hall was
named Walk Festival Hall in honor of the Walk
WORDS JOSEPHINE BUSH | IMAGES GRAND TETON MUSIC FESTIVAL family. After 40 seasons in the hall, it is fair to say
that having a home with exceptional acoustics was
The Grand Teton Music Festival began with of 1967, when Walk’s then-husband, Ling Tung, an essential step in making the Festival a perma-
a love of music and the desire to gather was invited to serve as a guest conductor at the nent part of the summer scene in the valley.
world-class musicians in a small town with festival. The following year, Tung became Music Walk is especially grateful to the founders of
a stunning natural backdrop. In 1962, the Jackson Director, and he and Walk dedicated themselves Teton Village, Paul McCollister and Alex Morley,
Hole Fine Arts Foundation, backed by the sup- to making the festival a lasting institution in the who donated the site for the hall in the heart of
port of Consuelo von Gontard, owner of Melody grandeur of the Tetons. “The link between music the village. She also expresses gratitude towards
Ranch, visionary and composer, George Hufsmith and nature is universally felt,” says Walk. the many others who have been, and continue
and conductor Ernest Hagen, introduced the first During Tung’s first years as Music Director, the to be, instrumental in the success that led to the
season of concerts to Jackson Hole. orchestra played on the floor of the old high school festival’s 50th anniversary in 2011.
gym, where the Center for the Arts now sits. Then What continues to inspire Walk is the many musi-
Margot Walk, current president of the Grand Teton it moved to a tent in Teton Village. Along the way, cians, volunteers and patrons who have taken on
Music Festival, discovered Jackson in the summer the mission of the festival as their own. Incom-
ing president, Sylvia Neal, has plans for Margot,
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Jackson HoleWine Auction 40Years

Celebrates 20 Years in Walk Festival Hall

The 20th anniversary celebration of the Jackson Hole Wine Auction takes place June This year marks Walk Festival Hall’s 40th
26-28. This benefit weekend features four events over a three-day period. Thursday anniversary. In 1974, Grand Teton Music
night includes the Grand Wine Tasting, featuring selections from premiere vintners and Festival celebrated its growing national
Wine Spectator’s noted wine critic, Matt Kramer, as well as Taste of Jackson Hole atop Ren- prominence by opening Walk Festival Hall at
dezvous Mountain with local gourmet cuisine and wine. On Friday night, six signature private the base of Teton Village. Built by architect Bob
dinners take place at residences throughout the valley, with all-star chefs and vintners. The Corbett and acoustic engineer Christopher Jaffe,
final evening, Saturday, caps off the weekend with the Auction & Gala Dinner at Snake River Walk Festival Hall is acclaimed for its unrivaled
Ranch. Tickets for these events sell out well in advance, but there’s plenty of time to plan for acoustics. This summer, Music Director Donald
next year, June 25-27, 2015 Runnicles will lead the festival once again, taking
the podium July 3-August 16. This year’s festival
For more information: JHWineAuction.org season will include violinists Sarah Chang and
Simone Porter, soprano Heidi Melton, percus-
sionist Colin Currie, pianist Jonathan Biss and
mezzo-soprano Kelley O’Connor.

For a complete season calendar visit: GTMF.org

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TETON VILLAGE

Rob DesLauriers

Excels at Peaks and Hospitality

WORDS KRISTEN POPE | IMAGES JONATHAN SELKOWITZ

“Mountains are like artwork.You’re not sure why, but when you
fall in love with it, you know.”

– Rob DesLauriers

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When Rob DesLauriers headed to the EXPERIENCE THE ART AND ENJOYMENT OF
remote Altai Mountains of Siberia
in 1999, he expected to climb Mt. F LY F I S H I N G
Belukah and make a ski film with the North Face
team—he wasn’t expecting to meet his future wife PMS 7407 PMS 1265 PANTONE
on the trip. Kit joined the group as part of the ath- 90% PROCESS
lete team from Telluride, Colorado, using her Wil- BLACK
derness EMT certification to also serve as the trip
medic. They spent 18 days together in the remote WITH
mountain region, known as the birthplace of ski-
ing. The couple was married a year and a half later HIGH COUNTRY
and now have two daughters, Grace, 6, and Tia, 4. OUTFITTERS
Several years after their trip to Siberia, the DesLau-
riers met Dick Bass, the owner of Snowbird Ski JACKSON’S PREMIER FLY SHOP
Resort. He was also the first person to climb the AND ONLY OUTDOOR RETAILER
highest peak on each continent, a feat he coined
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cagua and Australia’s Mount Kosciuszko, one day.
Rob’s ski career began at the age of one, when FEATURING THESE FINE FLYFISHING BRANDS
his grandfather and father built the Bolton Valley
Ski Resort in Vermont from scratch. He attended 59
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Rob and his brother Eric moved to Lake Tahoe
for the winter of 1988-89, skiing in films and
jumping off cliffs as members of the “North Face
Extreme Team.” They skied in their first of eight
Warren Miller films that winter. “We thought
everyone there skied like that,” he laughed.
That winter, he took his first trip to Jackson,
skiing Corbett’s Couloir as his first run—he
was hooked. “Mountains are like artwork,” he
explained. “You’re not sure why, but when you
fall in love with it, you know.” In 1997, he moved
to Jackson full-time, teaching extreme skiing
camps and starring in ski films around the world.
A Cleveland doctor who frequented the ski camps,
Dr. Philip Brous, got to know Rob, including his
hospitality background. One day on the chairlift
at Grand Targhee in 1996, he asked Rob to help
him build a hotel in Jackson—Rob accepted and, in
2000, they began work on Teton Mountain Lodge,
opening in 2002. Later, he developed the first
phase of Hotel Terra, which opened in 2008. He is
also an Associate Broker with Sotheby’s in Jackson.
Today, he and his team manage both properties,
which together employ over 250 people. “The
hotel business is the people business and I’m
very blessed to have great people,” Rob said.
“We strive to create an environment that is con-
sistent with the Jackson Hole lifestyle. We under-
stand why people choose to live in Jackson. We
provide an environment where people can work
and support that lifestyle and this allows them
to interact with guests in a more authentic way. I
just love the people who work here and the cul-
ture that is Jackson Hole.” n

MOUNTAIN STYLE LIVING

ArtThe ofTeton Living

Bringing the Inside Out and the Outside In

Homes Inspire with Natural Elements

IMAGES MATTHEW MILLMAN

With towering mountains and majestic scenery all around, it’s no surprise
that Jackson residents want to “bring the outdoors in and the indoors
out” when designing homes in the area. With short and heavenly sum-
mers, people aspire to take full advantage of being outside. Local architects work
with residents to embrace the short and sweet season, including incorporating fea-
tures such as outdoor kitchens and dining spaces, living areas, even showers. Resi-
dents savor every moment of outdoor living in these innovative spaces.

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“In the summer,
they see their expansive deck
as an additional room and

eat out there almost
every evening, except when
thunderstorms threaten.”

One local architecture firm, Carney Logan Burke
Architects, has helped a number of clients bring
the inside out and the outside in to enjoy the
magnificent natural setting of the Tetons. From
outdoor kitchens and living spaces to indoor fea-
tures that incorporate outdoor elements—typ-
ically using windows and sliders—they work to
maximize the indoor/outdoor connection.
The Peaks View Residence is one such home. It
features an expansive barbecue, covered dining
area and a fireplace with simple cube chairs. The
owners, who have three children, enjoy enter-
taining. They made sure there were cohesive
spaces that could be used at different times of
the day, taking advantage of both shade and
light. They also incorporated a fireplace and
covered area to add an element of heat for cool
evenings.
The home also features an eye-catching outdoor
spiral staircase. The owners appreciated the
aesthetics of the staircase as well as the func-
tionality and the fact that it breaks up the long
roof lines. An added bonus was that it added an
additional way to enter or exit the home.
With three school-aged children, the family is
used to entertaining an all-ages crowd. They
use the outdoor dining space in the summer
for meals and as a gathering space. The family’s
active children enjoy playing on the property,
swimming in the pond in the summertime and
cross-country skiing in the winter.
Another local home that transcends the bound-
aries between the outdoors and the indoors is
the Trader Residence. The modern addition to
a log and river rock house incorporates a jewel
box design, rammed earth, copper ceilings and
wood framing. >>

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MOUNTAIN STYLE LIVING

The part-time resident owners enjoy their butte-
top location and savor time out on the deck. In
the summer, they see their expansive deck as an
additional room and eat out there almost every
evening, except when thunderstorms threaten.
Another favorite activity is reading on the deck,
as well as soaking in the incredible views of the
Sleeping Indian, Teton Range and Snake River.
The outdoor area is adorned with a statue by
contemporary British sculptor Antony Gormley.
The home features a unique office space, includ-
ing a custom wood desk by a French designer,
stained concrete floor, vintage Buddha head sculp-
ture from the fourth century Chinese dynasty and
a wall of windows—with a massive slider. In the
summertime when the doors are open, it creates
the illusion of actually being outside.
Even the bathroom incorporates a variety of
indoor/outdoor elements. Featuring a wall of
windows, the residents can enjoy beautiful
views year round. However, the most unique
element is the outdoor shower. Local artist
Ben Roth created the custom outdoor shower
screen. One resident takes an outdoor shower
each day in the summer. By bringing indoor fea-
tures outside and welcoming the outdoors into
a home, Teton residents do everything they can
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They ski. They bike. They fish and hunt. They live the Jackson The list of things that draw people to Jackson is long
Hole lifestyle. They are inspired by the landscape, the people and diverse—just like the partners’ experience. It is
and the history and they want to give their clients the truly the diversity of their real estate portfolio, skills
opportunity to join this exceptional community. That is what elevates and deep Wyoming roots that set these professionals
Lewis|Duerr|Grassell. apart from other real estate brokers. “That diversity
brings a really unique synergy to what we can offer our
clients,” Edie Lewis explained. “We work exceptionally
well together, allowing us to handle the full spectrum
of Jackson Hole and regional properties with a ‘client
first’ heart-felt and professional commitment.”
Richard Lewis, the founder of this dynamic partner-
ship, is one of the most respected and trusted real
estate brokers in the region. He and his partners
offer professional expertise in the luxury home, com-
mercial and ranch real estate markets with an unfail-
ing dedication to their clients. They are responsible
for some of the most significant ranch transactions in
Wyoming including the Little Jennie Ranch and their
present listing—the VandeWater Ranch.
Together, the partners have more than 50 years
of experience in the real estate profession. Steve
Duerr is a lawyer who grew up working in his family’s
agri-business. He’s worked as a developer and banker
as well as serving as executive director of the Jackson
Hole Chamber of Commerce and the Murie Center.
Chopper Grassell’s rich heritage in Wyoming and
his family’s generations of ranching and business
enterprises in their home state have honed his
understanding of the real estate industry from a
very practical standpoint.
Edie Lewis has been in real estate since the late
1970s, and for years owned her own real estate
business. Her passion for fly fishing led her to Pata-
gonia, Argentina where she purchased a ranch on
the famed Chimehuin River. She gained significant
knowledge and experience building, operating and
establishing one the most respected fly fishing
lodges in South America.
The Lewis|Duerr|Grassell team understands the
reasons why people choose to live in the Jackson
Hole region. As Edie said, “Jackson Hole, Wyoming
is a truly vibrant community surrounded by some of
the most dramatic scenery in the world. Our rustic
yet refined lifestyle is defined not only by the stun-
ning natural environment we live in, but also by a
strong sense of community. There is, simply, noth-
ing like it on earth.”
“We live the lifestyle we are selling—it’s part of
renewing our own souls,” said Edie. “We stay
involved and do all the things that we tell people
are so fabulous about Jackson Hole. Whatever your
real estate interest—a beautiful mountain home,
commercial investment, working or recreational
ranch or a little cabin in the woods—there’s a prop-
erty to satisfy your wildest western desire.”
The “spirit of place” that characterizes the mystic of
the Tetons is at the center of the energy of Lewis|-
Duerr|Grassell—grateful to live and work in Jack-
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MOUNTAIN STYLE LIVING

Stone Carving Sensation

Neal Arguello Creates Custom Countertops at StoneWorks

WORDS DONDI TONDRO-SMITH | IMAGE DAVID BOWERS

“I take an artistic approach to doing it right the first time.”

- Neal Arguello

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There are no weekends when you own your own appoint-
ment-based small business. Neal Arguello, sole proprietor
of StoneWorks of Jackson Hole, has spent the last 30 years
building custom countertops that last a lifetime. With a 1,300 square
foot showroom in Wilson and over 200 display slabs of multi-colored
stone in his shop off Gregory Lane, Arguello is serious about color
selection, quality and the longevity of his work. “A lot of people who
aren’t tradesmen are used to compromised quality. I don’t let people
make major mistakes with improper materials for the wrong applica-
tion,” Arguello assured. He emphasizes that he runs a custom shop,
not a production shop, and he is dedicated to the artistic nature of
his work. “I take an artistic approach to doing it right the first time,”
Arguello explained. “I don’t rush like in a production shop, I take the
time to do it right the first time.”
So how does one train to see the art inside the stone? At the age of
17, Arguello met a master stone mason and convinced him to impart
his trade. Before that, as far back as he can remember, he was always
climbing on and collecting rocks in the Black Hills of South Dakota,
where he grew up. After 30 years in the trade, he has learned a
thing or two about the importance of value as well as being a true
tradesman. And he isn’t concerned about making the sale as much
as ensuring quality and using the right products with the right appli-
cation. StoneWorks also has something to fit every design prefer-
ence and budget. “I don’t just do high end,” he said. “I have a lot of
remnants around and I’m all about saving people money.”
Arguello has certainly carved his niche. After leaving Telluride,
Colorado, he had an opportunity to live in Sun Valley, Idaho, but a
friend recommended Jackson instead. He never left. And he’s glad
he’s weathered the storms. Those early years in the valley were
challenging. In the end, word of mouth conquered any “newbie”
discrimination that he may have faced for not being an established
local artisan. Over the years, the feast-or-famine nature of Jackson’s
seasonal economy has also been a hurdle. “In Jackson, we often have
to get our business while we can because we never know when it’s
coming,” Arguello explained.
For over two decades, Arguello has worked at refining his techniques,
the very same techniques that help him transform a stone slab into a
work of art. He brought the chiseled edge to the valley before it was
being done and his unique finishes are more like his very own sig-
nature than a simple afterthought. Arguello recalled, “It’s an artistic
element that wasn’t being done when I first got here. Everything had
mitered edges and a basic polished finish. I create a polished finish
and make honed or brushed finishes that lend a different look. It’s
quite a process but the result is a unique finish and an original look.”
What Arguello has learned about business can also apply to Jack-
son’s pace and lifestyle. he said, “Slow down, just don’t rush things.
To deal with all the extra stress of life, one needs to pause more
often and go slower.” At this point in his career, he knows his busi-
ness well. Having a custom experience, working with an expert with
an eye for detail, is certainly the way to maximize customer satisfac-
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TETON VALLEY
“With the Caribou-Targhee National Forest

and the Jedediah SmithWilderness,which connects
with trails in Grand Teton National Park, there is

ATdevtenotnurVeaslliney, Idahoplentyofroomtoroamandexplore.”

Just on the other side of Highway 22’s Teton Pass is Teton Valley, Idaho,
which includes the towns of Victor and Driggs. Adventure awaits just
over the hill—check out the fun summer happenings below.

HIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING: With the Cari- DISC GOLF: Grand Targhee offers an 18-hole IMAGES Kevin Cass-Shutterstock.com, Wolf Avini-Shutterstock.com,
bou-Targhee National Forest and the Jedediah Smith disc golf course and Disc Golf Driggs features Margo Harrison-Shutterstock.com
Wilderness, which connects with trails in Grand nine holes, located just behind the 5th Street
Teton National Park, there is plenty of room to roam Skate Park.
and explore. One popular trail is from the Darby Can-
yon Trailhead to the Wind Cave—be sure to bring a MOUNTAIN BIKING AND CYCLING: With
headlamp! This hike typically takes 3-4 hours. hundreds of miles of single track, paved roads
and downhill trails, Teton Valley is a great loca-
RODEO: Enjoy an old-fashioned rodeo at the tion for any type of cycling. For cross-country
Teton Valley Rodeo in Driggs at 6pm on Fridays from adventures, check out the Snake River, Big Hole
June 20-Aug. 22 at the Teton County Fairgrounds. and Teton Ranges (call 208.354.2312 for rules
and regulations). Check out Horseshoe Can-
FLY FISHING: The fishing in Teton Valley is yon on the west side of Teton Valley’s Big Hole
legendary, with some of the world’s best trout Mountains—it accesses a network of single and
streams, including Henry’s Fork, the Teton River double track trails. For downhill thrills, check
and the South Fork of the Snake. out Teton Pass’s world renowned trails and the
lift-served trails at Grand Targhee (www.Grand-
GOLF: There are a number of golfing options in Targhee.com). The cities of Victor and Driggs
the shadow of the Tetons, including the Headwa- both have bike parks with features such as jump
ters Club at Teton Springs, which has a PGA-quality lines and pump tracks. Late summer brings
course (www.TetonSprings.com), Teton Reserve Cycle Greater Yellowstone (Aug. 17-23, www.
with a public, reservable 18-hole course (www. CycleGreaterYellowstone.com) and the Wydaho
TetonReserve.com) and Huntsman Springs (www. Mountain Bike Festival (Aug. 30-Sept.1, www.
HuntsmanSprings.com). For a shorter game, check TetonMountainBikeFest.org). The two-day cyc-
out Targhee Village’s 9-hole par-36 course (www. locross Moose Cross race takes place each fall
TargheeVillage.com). (www.MooseCross.com). >>

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Riding High EventsTeton Valley Calendar

Breaux-LaRose Leads JUNE AUGUST
Saddleback to Success
28 - Celebrate America Festival: 1-8 - Teton County Fair, Driggs
WORDS JENN REIN | IMAGE LORA DIVES Old-fashioned street fair, regional food 8-10 - Targhee Bluegrass Festival:
Three days of bluegrass music, food,
Julie Breaux-LaRose first began riding when she was only three vendors, entertainment for all
years old. She is now an industry veteran and passionate lover ages, live music, fireworks at beer tents, scenery, shopping
of all things equine. Four years ago, she and her husband Lane and vendors.
LaRose took over the equestrian arena facility at Teton Saddleback Huntsman Springs Resort.
Vistas in Driggs, Idaho with “heels a’ blazin’,” according to Breaux- www.CelebrateAmericaEvent.com 15-17 - Mountain Man Rendezvous:
LaRose. Their leadership meant renewed success for the six-year- 28 - Wrun for Wray – Targhee Hill Mountain Man Camp, artists,
old facility. The 48 stalls are often rented to capacity and they also Climb: 2.9-mile uphill race at Grand
offer pasture rental and riding memberships to the public. Targhee honoring Wray Landon IV. musicians, cowboy poetry and more.
The couple brings more to the table by hosting barrel racing Benefits the Wray Landon Legacy Fund www.VictorCityIdaho.com
contests at the arena under the umbrella of Tripod Produc-
tions, their personal endeavor. The races are sanctioned by the at Teton Regional Land Trust. 16 - Pierre’s Hole Mountain Bike Race:
Women’s Professional Rodeo Association and are held in July Starts at Grand Targhee, with 100-mile,
and August. Over 500 contestants from a dozen states travel to JULY
Teton Valley to compete. 100K and 50K options.
Breaux-LaRose’s intensity is apparent when she talks about the 1 - Celebration of Swans: Fun-filled 16-17 - Iron Horse Classic: Barrel Racing
benefits that this programming brings to her horse-centric com- informative evening focusing on
munity. “This has proven to be a great draw,” she said. “We want it at Teton Saddleback Vistas
to be good for locals and good for small businesses in the valley.” n trumpeter swans. RSVP by June 26. 29-Sept. 1 - Wydaho Teton
www.TetonLandTrust.org Mountain Bike Festival: Festival of
all things mountain bike.
3-6 - Teton Valley Balloon Rally & Summer
Festival: Hot air balloon rally, craft fair, www.TetonBikeFest.org

antique show, rodeo, parade, community SEPTEMBER
breakfast, BBQ and fireworks.
20-21 - Yellowstone Teton Races: 100
www.TetonValleyBalloonRally.com and 50-mile road races from West
3-5 - Fourth of July Celebration
Yellowstone, Montana to Teton Valley.
& Craft Fair, Victor 26 - An Evening with Sandhill Cranes:
12-13 - Dash to the Tetons: Barrel
Racing at Teton Saddleback Vistas Celebrate sandhill cranes’
18-20 - Targhee Fest: Diverse lineup annual migration through Teton Valley.

of music, sustainable festival RSVP by Sept. 19.
food and vendors www.TetonLandTrust.org

19 - Tin Cup Challenge: Philanthropic OCTOBER
run for local charities at Driggs City Park.
18 - The 16th Annual Fall Fest:
5K fun run/walk and 5K and 10K com- MD’s Nursery hosts this afternoon of
petitive races. www.CFTetonValley.org
25-Aug. 2 - Driggs Plein Air: Festival of family fun, including a farmer’s
market, hay rides, games, face painting
Plein Air painters.
www.DriggsPleinAir.org and kids’ activities—costumes
encouraged.

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TETON VALLEY

ATdevtenotnurVeaslliney, Idaho

RIVER SPORTS: Enjoy whitewater rafting or the Teton Valley Farmer’s Market in Driggs from IMAGES Kevin Cass-Shutterstock.com, Ammit Jack-Shutterstock.com,
kayaking on the Teton River. Mellower possi- 9am-1:30pm at the Driggs Community Center Teton Valley Foundation
bilities also abound, including options to float, (June 27-Sept. 26). Enjoy the harvest from local and
canoe, fish, watch wildlife or just cool off and regional farmers, as well as local arts and crafts.
enjoy the warm weather.
SCENIC DRIVING TOURS: Drive the Teton Sce-
SKATE PARK: Driggs’ 5th Street Skate Park, nic Byway, beginning in Swan Valley, for views of
five blocks east of downtown, has a pool, quarter farm and ranch land and Teton peaks (70 miles in
pipe, rails and a picnic shelter. length). Or, drive the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway, 45
miles north of Teton Valley, starting east of Ash-
ATV TRAILS: National Forest land in the Big ton in Targhee National Forest.
Hole Mountains on the west side of the val-
ley offers a large network of ATV trails (call MUSEUMS: Warbirds Museum features restored
208.354.2312 for rules and regulations). war planes and is located at the Driggs Airport,
www.TetonAviation.com. Learn about the history
ART WALK: Downtown Driggs celebrates an Art and culture of the area at the Teton Valley Museum
Walk the first Friday of each month at 5pm. This in Driggs.
community celebration features art, food, drinks
and live music. www.TetonValleyFoundation.org DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER: The Spud Drive-In,
located in Driggs, was the first U.S. drive-in to go
ART GALLERIES: Enjoy the oil paints, water- digital. Enjoy first-run movies and special events.
colors and sculptures of Ken Morrison at the www.SpudDriveIn.com
Blue Fly Gallery in Tetonia, explore the works of
master landscape painter Scott Christensen at FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
Christensen Studio and stop by the Steve Horn TETON VALLEY HAPPENINGS:
Mountain Gallery for hand-carved furniture, Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce:
doors, mantels and beds.
208.354.2500
FARMER’S MARKETS: Friday is farmer’s market Teton Basin District Ranger Office:
Day in Teton Valley, with the Victor Market from
3-7pm at Victor City Park (June 13-Sept. 26) and 208.354.2312

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“See Honey, here is a sofa we can agree on.
Comfort for you and style for me.

Sorry Dear, you and the dogs will have to nap elsewhere.”

13 South Main Street • Victor, Idaho
208.787.FEST (3378) • www.festive-living.com

TETON VALLEY “We’ll never be too
big of a company where we
The Business of Dirt
forget to be a family.”
Stears Leads MD Nursery to Success
- Mike Stears
W WORDS JENN REIN | IMAGE LINDSAY LINTON
hen Mike Stears describes his background, he wants people to Stears began his landscaping business with
understand that he is not only a native of southeastern Idaho, three acres and a handful of clients. Today,
but more importantly, a “native of dirt.” “In my family, you MD Nursery & Landscaping in Driggs oper-
start moving irrigation pipe at around the age of 11,” the former electrical ates on 100 acres and boasts a full-time
lineman explained. His agricultural roots eventually led Stears away from summer staff of over 150 employees.
power lines and into the business of dirt, full-time, in 1991. These locals cater to the retail, excavation
and landscaping needs of their customers.
72 “Every year, we seem to step up our success
by at least 10 percent,” Stears said. “That is
JHStyleMagazine.com | Summer/Fall 2014 all because of this team.” He describes his
employees as, “MD’s best asset.”
The Huntsman Springs development in
Driggs is a shining example of what this
“asset” can accomplish. Apart from the
four million cubic yards of earth that was
moved to facilitate the golf course design,
the multitude of channels and ponds of
water that define the course and sur-
rounding wetlands were created by MD.
This and many other projects in Teton
Valley, Jackson, and beyond showcase
this contractor’s ability to tackle complex
landscape builds with both creativity and
professionalism.
Stears has also made it MD’s business to
educate. A gardening curriculum for adults
is typically offered during the summer, and
the MD Kids Club, a 10-week program for
children under the age of eight, has seen
an increase in enrollment. Stears jokes that
he is simply “growing future customers” by
offering classes to the valley’s younger gen-
eration, but MD’s event calendar makes it
clear that a connection to the community
has long been established. Sandwiched
between Santa’s annual visit and a popu-
lar Fall Festival, the Spring Festival held in
early May gives high altitude green thumbs
a chance to find a deal in the Garden Cen-
ter, and to pick the collective brain of MD’s
five master gardeners and two arborists.
Even the fickle nature of mountain weather
will not quell Stear’s passion for dirt. Work-
ing the fields with the clan that brought
him up gave rise to a career for Stears, and
led to the creation of another close-knit
tribe, made up of employees for whom he
is grateful and proud. The company culture
that he has developed means, “We all like
each other,” he explained. “We’ll never be
too big of a company where we forget to
be a family.” n

The Art

of Discovery

WORDS JENN REIN | IMAGES COURTESY
SARAH ANDERSON AND BONNY ETCHEMENDY

Sarah Anderson and Bonny Etchemendy, Photo by Flo McCall Creating, enhancing & protecting
co-owners and brokers at All Season Resort
Realty, join their sales team in meeting cli- the smiles of Jackson Hole
ents’ needs through what they call “The Art of
Discovery.” By posing open-ended questions to TETON DENTAL ARTS
encourage clients to define what is important to
them, they are able to discover the customer’s General Family Dentistry
dreams and goals.
Catherine M. Tebay, D.D.S. (307) 734-5665
“If you don’t know your customer, you’re
not able to effectively help them,” Anderson Smith’s Plaza | tetondentalarts.com
explained. With over a decade of experience in
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coming in as referrals, their passion pays off.
When they’re not hard at work, Etchemendy
is often behind the lens of her camera or out
on the golf course, while Anderson prefers to
ski the backcountry and attack trails with her
mountain bike. Their love of the mountain com-
munities where they live and play makes their
work transactions very personal—clients often
become friends and neighbors. n

TETON VALLEY

The Breweries ofTetonValley

Wildlife Brewing and Grand Teton Brewing Company

WORDS KELSEY DAYTON

GRAND TETON BREWING COMPANY ated in Teton Valley, Idaho, just over the pass started the business in Wyoming, commer- IMAGE Valentyn Volkov-shutterstock.com
that Charlie Otto skied every day. cial brewing was illegal in the state,” Mullin
In the 1980s, Charlie Otto was a typical Wil- Old Faithful Ale, one of Otto’s early creations, explained. Otto had to plead before the legis-
son ski bum, spending his days skiing Teton is still on the menu. Five other signature beers, lature to allow it. Wyoming breweries are now
Pass and his evenings drinking beer. But a series of seasonal brews and cellar reserves, common and win numerous awards at national
instead of buying beer, he brewed his own at and a line of sodas, join Old Faithful on the beer competitions.
home. This was long before home brewing was menu. The recently expanded facility, owned Originally, the Otto Brothers sold beer in kegs
trendy and curious friends often came over to by Steve and Ellen Furbacher since 2009, pro- because they couldn’t afford a bottling line.
try his concoctions. That was the start of Grand duces 10,000 barrels a year, with the capacity Using the tin pails that Europeans used to carry
Teton Brewing Company, according to current for more, and has a machine that can fill 300 beer home as a model, they developed a glass
brewmaster Rob Mullin. bottles a minute—a stark contrast to Otto’s orig- growler and earned government approval to
inal technique of filling each bottle by hand. start selling beer in half gallon glass jugs, accord-
The business began as Otto Brothers’ Brewing The beer is found in 15 states, but the brew- ing to Mullin. The modern growler the brothers
Company—Charlie Otto’s brother Ernie Otto ery’s reach extends even farther. “Before Otto first used is now a common staple at breweries
joined him in crafting and marketing the beer. across the nation.
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“Today, the brewery
has a machine that can fill
300 bottles a minute—a stark
contrast to Otto’s original
technique of filling each

bottle by hand.”

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Brewing, about 11 years ago by turning his
garage in Victor into a pizzeria, with guests
sitting out front at picnic tables.
When he was able to purchase brewing
equipment, he started selling beer to bars
in Jackson and Teton Valley while making
plans to build a brewpub. Five years ago, he
gave up the rest of his home to construct
the pub, complete with a grain milling room
and restaurant.
He called it Wildlife Brewing, a play on the
area’s scenery and lifestyle. “It’s kind of the
essence of living around here, living with
wildlife and living the wild life,” he said.
Family-friendly and affordable, it quickly
became a locals’ hangout.
Harmon kept the pizza as the main menu
staple, with dough made fresh daily. Origi-
nally from Philadelphia, Harmon struggled
to find good pizza in Teton Valley and now
the pub is known equally for its pies and
beers. There are eight rotating beers on tap
at all times. Through the years, he’s brewed
more than 30 different beers, mostly light
to dark American style ales. Each year they
win a few more awards. He’s considering
canning his beers soon. And he still has the
book on homebrewing that started it all—
it’s required reading for his brewers. n

TETON VALLEY

Music Festivals & Events
in Teton Valley, Idaho
IMAGES COURTESY TETON VALLEY FOUNDATION

TMusic on Main, Victor
his free, all-ages outdoor summer concert series in Victor, Idaho’s City Park fea-
tures diverse music genres, vendors, food, beer and wine. Bring chairs and blan-
kets to enjoy the festivities, put on by the Teton Valley Foundation. The START
Bus runs a special shuttle from Jackson, Alta and Driggs for the event. For more infor-
mation: www.TetonValleyFoundation.org
June 26: Mandatory Air, John Wayne’s World
July 10: Young Dubliners, Brain Maw Band
July 17: Paper Bird, Maddy & the Groove Spots
July 24: James McMurtry, Alta Boys
July 31: The Motet, The Deadlocks
Aug. 7: Hayes Carll, Screen Door Porch
Aug. 14: Elephant Revival, Black Mother Jones

10th Annual Targhee Fest

JULY 18-20

This three-day music festival will feature live music, food, drink, vendors and a kids fun
zone with arts and crafts. Bands signed on for Targhee Fest include: the Royal Southern
Brotherhood, The Wood Brothers, Charlie Hunter/Scott Amendola, Amy Helm and the
Handsome Strangers, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, The Hard Working Americans, Chris
Robinson Brotherhood, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Nicki Bluhm and the Gram-
blers, Trigger Hippy, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Hooligans.
Grand Targhee’s other recreational opportunities will also be available during the fes-
tival, including horseback rides, a climbing wall, disc golf, scenic chairlift rides, hiking,
cross-country and downhill mountain biking. Camping and hotels are available. Free
shuttle service from Driggs. Tickets and more information: www.GrandTarghee.com

27th Annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival

AUGUST 8-10

The Targhee Bluegrass Festival celebrates its 27th year in the Tetons. Bands include: Town
Mountain, Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project, Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott, Nickel Creek,
Haas Kowert Tice, New Reeltime Travelers, David Bromberg Band, Jeff Austin with Danny
Barnes, Eric Thorin and Ross Martin, Leftover Salmon with Bill Payne, Sam Bush Band,
Chris Jones and Night Drivers, The Travelin’ McCoury’s and Greensky Bluegrass.
Grand Targhee’s other recreational opportunities will also be available during the fes-
tival, including horseback rides, a climbing wall, disc golf, scenic chairlift rides, hiking,
cross-country and downhill mountain biking. Camping and hotels are available. Free
shuttle service from Driggs. Tickets and more information: www.GrandTarghee.com

Knotty Pine Supper Club, Victor

Stop by the Knotty Pine for a changing line-up of live entertainment. For the latest
schedule: www.KnottyPineSupperClub.com.

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A Jackson Favorite Serving
Gourmet Cowboy Comfort Food for 38 Years.

The History of the Sweetwater

“In 1915, Martha and Clarence Dow, Mormon pioneers from Utah, came
to Jackson via covered wagon and built a log cabin. It was to be their
home for five years. Like other pioneer families, their dream sustained
them only briefly and after moving to Idaho, their cabin became a home
for many successive families, including long-time residents, Ed and Emily
Coe, who operated the local blacksmith shop at 75 South King Street.
Originally a square tenon cornered cabin, the Coe Cabin underwent mod-
ification in the early 1920’s when the coped corner section of the southern
half of the restaurant was added on. The simple pitched roof was changed
to the gable style seen today. The shingled eaves and roof, as well as the
log corner construction, exemplify the early western mountain home.”

The best way to find out about Sweetwater Restaurant is to experience us for yourself.

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DINE IN STYLE

Southern Charm & Flavor
Cozy Sweetwater Restaurant
is a Delicious, Down-home Gem
WORDS LIZ COYLE | IMAGES DAVID BOWERS
“Davis doesn’t mess around with his excellent menu that’s high quality and delicious,
yet not pretentious. He calls it “cowboy comfort food.””

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Owner Trey Davis brings Southern charm—and flavor—to the historic, cozy
cabin that houses Sweetwater Restaurant at 85 South King Street. Davis,
who has lived in Jackson for more than 13 years, originally moved here
to partner at the restaurant with Steve Elzemeyer and Brad Hoch. Six years ago, he
bought out his partners and is now the sole owner.

With culinary training under his belt, Davis went on to
run big hotels like The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ari-
zona Biltmore Resort and Spa before deciding to move
to Jackson permanently—with his wife and two young
kids in tow—for Sweetwater.

“I love being in Jackson,” he said. “My kids love being
here. They’ve grown up here, born and raised here, so
they love to ski and everything else that comes with
Jackson.”

Before, Davis and his wife, Town of Jackson attorney
Audrey Cohen-Davis, would take vacations to Jackson
Hole to camp, ski and fish. Now, the family, including
Hudson, 5, and Jordan, 9, get to enjoy those things
year-round. However, Davis spends much of his time
managing the popular restaurant. “I guess you could
say you set your own schedule, but I’m pretty much
here all the time,” he explained. “But, when I want to
go on vacation, I can.”

The restaurant itself is 38 years old and housed in a When Davis isn’t working or getting outdoors, he’s
cabin that is nearly a century old, which adds to the cheering on the Louisiana State University Tigers foot-
appeal. The Teton County Historic Preservation Board ball team. He has a big party every fall, complete with
recognizes the building, which is known as the Coe his favorite fresh Louisiana seafood.
Cabin and named for the family who lived there and Another perk of running the eatery has to be the
ran a blacksmith shop. Inside the dining room, the menu, which is chock-full of delectable dishes like
handmade, mismatched, printed placemats and nap- Cajun filet of trout, baby back ribs with house bar-
kins, alongside an antique stove and fireplace, are very beque sauce and a mouthwatering spinach and feta
inviting. It’s like being at grandma’s house. Only the soufflé. Davis’ favorite dish is the elk osso buco, which
food is even better. is braised in Wyoming Whiskey jus and served over
Monterey Jack cheese grits.

Davis mixes up the menu with fresh seafood flown in The choices of sides are also delightful, with options
from his home of southern Louisiana. Oysters, soft-shell including a green chile macaroni and cheese and
crabs and shrimp are frequently offered. He also typi- mashed sweet potatoes. Davis doesn’t mess around
cally features a traditional Louisiana sandwich called a with his excellent menu that’s high quality and deli-
“po’boy” as a special. A catfish po’boy was recently the cious, yet not pretentious. He calls it “cowboy comfort
plat du jour. “Five of the seven days there’s usually a food.”
po’boy on,” Davis said. “It’s a popular dish. Some people
even call the restaurant to see what type of sandwich The big outdoor patio at Sweetwater is a great place
the chef will have prepared for that day.” to sip on iced tea or a Sweetwater—a blend of vodka,
Davis, who went to Louisiana State University and then sweet tea and lemonade—out of a Mason jar and while
graduated from the Louisiana Culinary institute, grew away a warm summer afternoon or evening. Inside,
up in the kitchen. “My family, as side businesses, owned the exposed log walls and sweet ambiance make it a
restaurants and bars in South Louisiana,” he said. “After great for lunch or date night. “It’s hard to find a place
college, I went back to culinary school because I loved this unique,” Davis said. “It’s a great place to come for
to cook with my family. My dad was always cooking.” dinner and stay cozy. Even though we’re not on the
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DINE IN STYLE

Jackson Hole’s Best Dining

ALPENROSE ALPENHOF BAR & BISTRO THE BLUE LION

Fine Dining at the Alpenrose melds Relaxed dining at the Alpenhof Bistro, The Blue Lion, located in an historic home
time-honored Swiss cuisine with micro brews, wine specials, tasty downtown, has been a locals favorite
tantalizing contemporary flourishes and appetizers, quality live entertainment, since 1978. Award-winning menu includes
an impeccable selection of fine wines friendly Bistro style and a local’s favorite. the rack of lamb, jet fresh fish, game,
and comfortable fireside dining. The Jackson’s only cheese or chocolate Wyoming natural beef, pasta, poultry,
Alpenrose is a yearly recipient of the Wine Fondues, Schnitzels and Strudels. Enjoy vegan and gluten free entrees and nightly
Spectator Award of Excellence. Located lunch on our flower laden decks or specials. Enjoy our homemade desserts.
at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain dinner by our expansive windows. A Live acoustic guitar music and outdoor
Resort next to the base of the Tram. roaring fire, live entertainment and the dining. Reservations recommended. 20%
friendliest crowd in Teton Village is aprés off—dine between 5:30-6 and mention
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CALICO THE HANDLEBAR

A Jackson favorite, The Bunnery offers Established in 1966, the Calico Bar and We are an American Pub & Beer Hall
delicious breakfast and lunch selections Restaurant is one of the most popular specializing in a diverse selection of classic
and an evening menu during the summer. dinner choices in Jackson Hole. Calico pub grub with a modern twist. Come enjoy
Our menu entries offer the perfect remedy offers the right combination of exceptional our new summer menu on the outdoor
for any craving, complemented by a list of food, competent, friendly service and terrace. Wonderful views of Rendezvous
coffees and espresso, wines and craft beers, a large selection of wines at great price Mountain, Live entertainment Friday &
house cocktails and Jackson’s freshest- points. Very family friendly with $3.50 kids Saturday afternoons and a large expansive
squeezed juices. The bakery counter offers menu. Dining Room, Full Service Bar and lawn perfect for yard games. Complimentary
delectable signature indulgences and our Summer Deck with one acre of lawn. Valet, Open daily 11am - 11pm.
trademarked O.S.M. products to go.
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diverse selection of classic seafood and grilled offerings
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“It’s like creating a living art
installation for people to come and enjoy …

and then we serve food.”

– Ryan Haworth

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Haworth Local favorite since 1966
at the Helm
Casual Italian Fare At Its Best
Owner of Teton Thai in Driggs
Opens The Indian in Jackson outside deck dining,
family friendly
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Ryan Haworth and his wife Sununta used to always seek out comfortable bar scene.
the first Indian restaurant they could find when traveling. Ryan
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turned his wife onto the cuisine. The problem was that no restaurant Dining Room/Deck Reservations: (307) 733.2460
in Jackson or Teton Valley, Idaho, regularly served an Indian menu.
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Ryan Haworth grew up in Jackson working in restaurants. His first job
as a teenager was as a busboy at the Bunnery. Sununta Haworth’s
mother, Boonlua Kaewkham, opened Teton Thai almost 15 years ago
in Jackson. It was while working there that Ryan and Sununta met.
In 2008, the Haworths opened a branch of Teton Thai in Teton Valley,
where Sununta Haworth is the executive chef. Ryan Haworth planned
to separate himself from the restaurant world and focus on his art.
An illustrator, he worked for a local newspaper, and occasionally with
brands such as Quiksilver, Bluebird Wax and local production com-
panies. When the Haworths decided to start a family, he realized he
could no longer work until 3am finishing graphics. Juggling a family
and restaurant called for a partnership both with the kids and Teton
Thai, so Haworth shelved his art. What he found returning to the
business was that he loved it. “It’s like creating a living art installation
for people to come and enjoy … and then we serve food,” he said.
In March, the Haworths combined their love of restaurants and
Indian food to open The Indian on Center Street in Jackson. “The
restaurant pulls its narrative from the British Empire that dominated
the Spice Trade throughout the Indian Ocean during colonial times,”
Haworth explained. “We wanted it to feel like an officers’ club,
where everyone is treated to an experience, much like what we’ve
accomplished at Teton Thai in Driggs.”
Indian cuisine makes up the backbone of the menu, but other pop-
ular Asian specialties, like Korean barbecue, Vietnamese pho, and
northern Thai curry with egg noodles also are offered on a section of
the menu known as “East of the Indian.”
The Haworths will continue to operate Teton Thai in Driggs, Idaho.
Teton Thai in Teton Village, managed and owned separately by
Suchada and Sam Johnson, will remain unchanged.
The Indian promises more than just a great meal—they offer a
unique dining experience. “When you dine with us, you don’t simply
pay for a meal, you pay for the experience, even if it’s a small one,”
Haworth said.
And the best part? Haworth won’t have to wait until his next trip
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Jackson Hole’s Best Dining

THE INDIAN LOTUS CAFE MANGY MOOSE

Inspired by British officers clubs located Serving organic, vibrant, freshly The original, world famous Mangy Moose
in the Far East. The Indian offers you a made world cuisine while catering to Restaurant and Saloon showcases the
sensorial journey. With great tasting all eating styles by offering endless best of Jackson Hole with an eclectic vibe,
colonial Indian cuisine, crafted cocktails meat, vegetarian, vegan, raw & gluten reasonable prices, and locally sourced,
and a dark elegant decor, The Indian free choices. Bakery, breakfast (until seasonally fresh food. Since 1967, the
creates an experience that will transport 2:30pm), lunch & fine dinner. Super Mangy Moose continues to be a must
you to another world. Please call to smoothies, fresh extracted juices, stop on any to visit in Jackson Hole.
make a reservation or visit us online and espresso, tea, & full bar including house
book thru our website. infused botanical cocktails. Breakfast - Lunch - Apres Ski - Dinner
307.734.0882 | 145 N. GLENWOOD ST. Live Music on Stage - Gifts - Groceries
307.733.4111 | 165 N. CENTER ST 3295 VILLAGE DR., TETON VILLAGE
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THE PINES RESTAURANT
PERSEPHONE BAKERY SNAKE RIVER GRILL

Steps away from Town Square, Delicious food, hand-selected wines, Celebrating 20 years on the Town Square,
Persephone Bakery specializes in artisanal après-golf drinks and the West Bank’s the SRG offers the finest of mountain dining
bread and rustic French pastry as well favorite lunches. One of Jackson Hole’s in a rustic-elegant setting. Our modern-
as an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. premier dining establishments for over American menu features organic produce,
Our fare spans savory and sweet from 20 years. Seasonal selections, a wide jet-fresh seafood, prime steaks and game
ciabatta and croissants to summer salads variety of entrees, desserts and a talented chops. Our chef has been nominated by
and baguette sandwiches. With our chic staff known for making memories. Relax, the James Beard Foundation for “Best Chef
ambiance and sunny deck, Persephone unwind and enjoy a summer meal or Northwest” the past three years. Over 300
personifies Jackson’s joie de vivre. cocktail on our covered deck, in our wines, as well as a full cocktail and beer list
elegant dining room or casual lounge. at our intimate bar. Bar opens at 5:30pm,
307.200.6708 | 145 E. BROADWAY Restaurant at 6:00pm nightly.
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TETON VILLAGE ROAD | 307.733.1005 307.733.0557 | 84 E. BROADWAY
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a friendly bistro style Lunch ~ 19th Hole ~ Dinner
Tasty appetizers with weekly specials Outdoor Seating Available
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Live Music Performances Thursday & Friday Evenings
Best local and imported live music weekly
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“I was always there to
help my mom
in the kitchen.

It could be a chore,
but I remember being

very young and
wanting to make my

family a meal.”

– Lotus owner AmyYoung

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Organic Colonial Indian Cuisine
and Honest
307.733.4111 | 165 N. Center Street | Jackson, Wyoming
Lotus Cafe www.theindianjh.com

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en years ago, when Amy Young landed in
Jackson, she was just looking for powder, JHStyleMagazine.com | Summer/Fall 2014
not a new home. But, she explained, “Jack-
son chose me.” A match was soon made and, not
long after, her innovative restaurant was born.
Lotus Café opened its doors in September of 2007.
Young initially planned to be the purveyor of a
fully vegan menu. However, that idea met with
a chilly reception. “We didn’t have real dairy for
the coffee orders. I mean, people literally walked
out,” she said. However, she soon adapted to meet
local tastes and, eight years on, the menu has blos-
somed. The two rules of the house are: organic and
something for everyone. The menu offers meat,
vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
The flavors are diverse and fresh, and Young isn’t
afraid to mix cuisines under the same roof. Bison
biscuits and gravy share the menu with the clas-
sic Vietnamese bahn mi sandwich, and a version
of Korean bulgogi that reflects her maternal her-
itage. Her vegan, baked goods have developed
a following, with gluten-free options available.
There is a raw selection. And on the Lotus Café
menu, fresh vegetables reign supreme.
This is all a reflection of her upbringing in Boise,
Idaho. Farm to table shaped Young’s palate from a
very young age. “We always had around five head
of cattle, some rabbits, beehives and a garden
going.” Her mother insisted on the family eating
together, with few exceptions. “I was always there
to help my mom in the kitchen. It could be a chore,
but I remember being very young and wanting
to make my family a meal.” While her mother
imparted a disciplined, traditional approach to
cooking, her father was prone to experimentation.
His love of PBS’ Victory Garden was passed on to
his daughter. “I have vivid recall of that cookbook
being a fixture in our home.”
A passion for fresh food took hold. At one
point, her journal simply became a list of what
she would do if she started a restaurant. Young
describes her attempt to break into the Jack-
son dining scene, “I was naïve, but I had a lot
of determination.” With what she describes as
“kismet,” and help from a handful of locals, she
suddenly found herself in a space on Glenwood.
She was recently forced to cut a popular salad from
the menu as she could not source organic avocados.
It was a tragedy to her customers, and her staff got
an earful. But the explanation was simple, “We do
not use GMO products. Our menu is organic.” Food
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Jackson Hole’s Best Dining

SWEETWATER RESTAURANT DTIHNRNEEERPTEAABKLSE WARBIRDS CAFÉ

Serving gourmet Cowboy comfort food to Offering unique destination dining in Enjoy delicious food seasoned with
locals and visitors for 38 years. Creations the heart of Teton Valley, Driggs. For spectacular views of the Tetons. A full bar
include crispy fried Louisiana catfish, those that desire western game meats, and thoughtful wine list complement our
buffalo T-Bones, spinach and feta soufflé, cowboy cut steaks, Idaho rainbow trout, contemporary menu, which is enhanced
elk ossobucco, Utah rack of lamb and an expansive wine and beer list and by daily specials and occasional live music.
smoked baby back ribs as well as the cabin’s gluten free alternatives; look no further. Our outdoor patio and window-banked
favorite soup—Louisiana sausage and okra. Taste and see the difference Idaho makes. dining room parallel the taxiway, where an
Proud designee of Historical Significance for Great local entertainment. impressive array of private planes arrive
the Coe Cabin as presented by The Teton and depart throughout the day. Located at
County Historical Trust and Preservation. 208.354.9463 the Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport.
15 N. MAIN ST. | DRIGGS, IDAHO
307.733.3553 THREEPEAKSDINNERTABLE.COM 208.354.2550
85 SOUTH KING STREET 253 WARBIRD LANE | DRIGGS, IDAHO
SWEETWATERJACKSON.COM
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& Kids Menus Available

Full line of specialty
retail items including:

Hand-Crafted Ravioli Pin • Biscotti
Fresh Pasta • Spicy Sausage
T-Shirts & Aprons
242 N. Glenwood • 307.733.3888

www.nanis.com • Open Nightly

WESTBANK GRILL

The Wyoming tradition of vast ranches and
farms inspires our culinary team to share
an unpretentious journey of adventures
filled with indigenous flavors and new
discoveries. Westbank Grill is our modern
American steak house featuring local
meats, house made charcuterie, artisanal
cheeses, seasonal sides and extensive
wine list. Open daily for breakfast and
dinner. Complimentary Valet.

307.732.5620
FOUR SEASONS, TETON VILLAGE

FOURSEASONS.COM

WHITE BUFFALO CLUB

The White Buffalo Club offers a relaxed Jackson Hole Landmark Since 1967
supper club vibe where guests relish in our
contemporary riff on the classic American Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
steakhouse menu. Featuring USDA Prime Wines and Groceries - Live Music
Certified steaks, locally sourced and
inspired entrees, and the most extensive Located in Teton Village
wine list you’ll find in Wyoming. Choose 307.733.4913
from seasonal selections including market
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NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC

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IMAGE COURTESY OF DAVID SWIFT AND JACKSONHOLELIVE
With sunlight late into the night, it’s no
surprise that Jackson Hole nightlife base of Snow King. Check the schedule at JHPeo- Located inside Snow King Resort, Hayden’s
swings into high gear once the sum- plesMarket.org for dates and details. Post offers a restaurant, bar and live music. Call
307.734.3187 for the latest lineup.
mer sets in. Many revelers enjoy the long days Other in-town options include heading to the Sil-
and warm temperatures by dancing the night ver Dollar Bar at the Wort Hotel on Broadway and For a live theatrical performance, enjoy Jackson
away at outdoor concerts. N. Glenwood. This establishment is well-known Hole Playhouse, Off Square Theatre Company, and
for the 2,032 uncirculated 1921 Morgan Silver dol- Riot Act, Inc. shows. They offer a number of options
TETON VILLAGE: lars inlayed on the bar’s surface. The bar features all throughout the season. Schedules: JacksonHole-
Concert on the Commons fills Teton Village free live entertainment on Tuesdays, Fridays and Playhouse.com, OffSquare.org and RiotActInc.org.
with music and merriment each summer. Enjoy Saturdays. Don’t miss Bluegrass Tuesdays.
Fourth of July fun on July 3-4 and live music on Enjoy dance performances, speakers, comedy
Sunday nights July 13-Aug. 17. Free, all ages. The Pink Garter Theatre at 50 W. Broadway offers shows, music and more at the community’s art
Also check out the Mangy Moose Saloon, a a changing lineup of big name entertainment. hub, the Center for the Arts. See JHCenterForTh-
mainstay for local talent and national names. Check PinkGarterTheatre.com for the schedule. eArts.org for dates and details.
MangyMoose.com Pinky G’s is the pizza joint underneath the the-

Grand Teton Music Festival celebrates its 40th ater in the same complex and a hotspot for a WILSON:
year at Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village. The late-night slice of pie. Out in Wilson, the Stagecoach Bar is a hot spot
summer season runs July 3-Aug. 16 and features Stop by the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar to enjoy a on Sunday nights when the world-famous Stage-
a wide array of options for all tastes and budgets. drink atop a genuine saddle. Peruse the western coach Band hits the stage, as they have every
Tickets and information: GTMF.org. memorabilia and enjoy western line dancing and Sunday night for the past 44 years.

entertainment. Waylon Jennings, Tanya Tucker TETON VALLEY, IDAHO:
JACKSON: and Willie Nelson have all played at this iconic See page 76 for details on Teton Valley, Idaho’s
Jackson Hole Live enters its third season of free, bar over the years. musical happenings, but mark your calendar for:
all-ages outdoor fun. See JacksonHoleLiveMusic.
com for the summer schedule. People’s Market Located on the square, the Town Square Tavern Music on Main June 26-Aug. 14, select dates
features live local music and bike-in movies on offers drink specials, trivia and live music. Go to Grand Targhee Fest, July 18-20
Wednesday evenings June 18-Sept. 17 at the TownSquareTavern.com for the current schedule. Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Aug. 8-10 n

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Snake River Visit the finest massage therapists and estheticians in the valley.
On the corner of Jackson & Gill in downtown Jackson—8am-8pm daily.
Brewing
307.733.4455 • rustyparrot.com/spa
RIMAGE COURTESY SNAKE RIVER BREWING
elax after a day exploring the wild-
lands around Jackson Hole with a
pint at “the Brewpub” as Snake River
Brewing is known to locals. From the Snake
River Lager, Pale Ale, Zonker Stout and
Pako’s IPA on tap to the seasonal specialties,
it’s hard to go wrong when selecting from
the Brewpub’s taps. And, with seasonal sal-
ads, bison burgers, pulled pork sandwiches
and finely crafted pizza concoctions among
other options, stop by “Jackson Hole’s living
room” for a bite with your beer.
This eco-conscious brewery chooses to
can their beer in lieu of using glass bot-
tles. According to SRB, recycling aluminum
cans takes 95 percent less energy than
sourcing from raw materials. The cans are
made in Worland, providing Wyoming beer
in a Wyoming package. Additionally, the
lighter-weight aluminum cans save fuel by
reducing shipping weight by five pounds
per 12-pack. And, since semis can hold
three times as many cans as glass bottles,
it reduces truck trips by two thirds. Even
the leftover, spent barley from the brewing
process is disposed of in an environmental-
ly-conscious way—it is brought to the Mead
ranch and fed to the cattle that ultimately
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NIGHTLIFE & MUSIC

SCREEN DOOR PORCH

SNEAKY PETE AND THE SECRET WEAPONS

BLACK MOTHER JONES

Jackson bands
Keep it Lively

THE MILLER SISTERS THE MILLER SISTERS Sneaky Pete sets are a blend of booty-shaking
WORDS LIZ COYLE originals and fresh cover tunes.
IMAGES HOLLY POWERS, BHP IMAGING, The wildly talented Karee Miller Jaeger Started in 2011, the band is named after a
RENEE GLICK, ONE TON PIG, SNEAKY PETE and Candice Miller Kwiatkowski, who play friend, and the “secret weapons” are the chang-
AND THE SECRET WEAPONS together as The Miller Sisters, are one ing lineup of extremely talented musicians. This
of Jackson Hole’s most well-known and well- spring and summer, they are touring Montana,
92 loved bands. Their soulful folk music has drifted Colorado, California, Oregon and Washington.
through the Tetons at Grand Targhee Resort fes- SCREEN DOOR PORCH
JHStyleMagazine.com | Summer/Fall 2014 tivals and has been a mainstay at Teton Village’s Screen Door Porch is a soulful Americana/Roots-
Mangy Moose Saloon. MillerSisters.net Rock/Country-Blues musical force to be reckoned
SNEAKY PETE AND THE SECRET WEAPONS with. Power duo Seadar Rose and Aaron Davis
Valley funk rockers Sneaky Pete and the Secret are the core of the band that also includes Andy
Weapons know how to get a party started. The Peterson on drums and vocals and Tom Davidson
musicians always try to have more fun than the on fretless bass. The quartet features female and
audience. And the band, made up of Bobby Grif- male vocals with three-part harmony, supported
fith on trumpet and vocals, Jack Tolan on guitar by acoustic/electric/slide guitars, banjo, mando-
and vocals, Gregory Meyers on percussion, Zach lin, harmonica and the quirky Wyoming kazoogle.
Zimmerman on drums, Sam Lowenthal on bass
and vocals and Galen Karnatz on keys, usually do.

ONE TON PIG #1 RANKED POTATO VODKA IN THE WORLD.
WINNER OF DOUBLE GOLD MEDALS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION IN BOTH 2013 AND 2014.
The band, which has been together for several years, has come into
its own sound after a few full-length albums and tours. Screen Door
Porch was the impetus behind the grassroots 2013 WYOmericana Car-
avan Tour that caught the eye of national media. In the past two years,
they’ve performed at over a dozen festivals, including South by South-
west, Americana Music Festival (backing Jim Avett), Bear Trap Summer
Festival, Sawtooth Music Festival and Magic City Blues Fest.
The band’s two studio albums—Screen Door Porch (2010) and The
Fate & The Fruit (2012)—were internationally recognized with a
combined seven “Best Albums of the Year” list nods. They were also
in the Top 25 of the Euro-Americana Chart and the Top 30 of the
Roots Music Report’s Roots-Rock Chart. Their third full-length album
is due out this summer. ScreenDoorPorch.com
ONE TON PIG
One Ton Pig serves up a distinctive blend of folk, jazz, country, blue-
grass, gospel and rock’n’roll that they deem “High Mountain Alt-Grass.”
On Tuesday nights, they grace the Wort Hotel’s Silver Dollar Bar.
The sextet—bassist Andy Calder, guitarists Justin Smith and Michael
Batdorf, mandolinist Tim Farris, drummer Jason Baggett and vio-
linist Matt Herron—have made quite the name for themselves
since forming in 2006. They take their name from a record-holding
heavyweight swine.
The talented musicians, who are also in a number of other valley groups,
have released three records of their rocking bluegrass and rootsy folk,
all in between their popular gigs at The Wort, where everyone from old
cowboys to young ski bums gets up dancing. OneTonPig.net
BLACK MOTHER JONES
Named after a southern Voodoo queen, Black Mother Jones pro-
duces popular original and soulful songs. The rock band uses a heavy
rhythm section and virtuosic guitars to produce a tight, funky mod-
ern sound. Taylor Upton and Leif Routman write the songs and Adam
Woolley and John Wayne Harris Jr. form the band’s rhythm section.
Some of the members of the group also perform as the popular
cover band Whiskey Mornin’.
In 2013, Black Mother Jones released Prepared for Nasty Weather,
which was named “Best Album” by Planet JH. The nine-track album
was recorded in the Pink Garter Theatre. This spring, they brought
their high-energy live music on the road to spread the best of the
Jackson music scene throughout the Northwest.

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HEALTHY STYLE LIVING

LISA SMITH-BATCHEN AND JAY BATCHEN ENJOY SHARING THEIR LOVE
OF RUNNING WITH THEIR DAUGHTERS, ANNABELLA, 10, AND GABBY, 8.

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Batchens Chase
Their Dreams

WORDS KRISTEN POPE | IMAGE JONATHAN SELKOWITZ Keeping
Bodies in Motion
L isa Smith-Batchen was running 150 miles across the Sahara
Desert when she met the love of her life, Jay Batchen, in 1999. Caring For All Your
She was competing in the Marathon de Sables, a 150-mile, six- Orthopaedic Needs
day staged race through some of the most inhospitable territory on
earth—Jay was filming for the Discovery Channel. “I happened to win Sports Medicine • Rehabilitation
the race that year,” Lisa laughed. “I was running well and running after Fracture Management • Arthroscopy
the man with the camera.” Their relationship quickly blossomed. “We
have literally been together ever since we met in the middle of the Knee & Shoulder • Foot & Ankle
Sahara Desert,” Lisa said. The following year, Jay ran the Marathon de Upper & Lower Extremity • Spine • Hip
Sables and he has since participated in the event nine times, now serv-
ing as the U.S. and Canadian race representative. BOARD CERTIFIED &
FELLOWSHIP TRAINED PHYSICIANS
When not running in epic races, the couple runs Dreamchasers in
Driggs, Idaho wearing many hats, including serving as race direc-
tors for the Jackson Hole Mara-
thon and the Yellowstone to Driggs
50- and 100-mile races, running a
small storefront and offering fit-
ness classes. Jay co-directs the Tuc-
son Marathon and Lisa is writing
a book, guest speaking and online
coaching. She has also raised sev-
eral million dollars for charities “It’s so much more
through her running. than a race.

Lisa never intended to be an ultra- It’s impossible to put
runner, but she ended up becoming the experience
one of the female pioneers of the
sport. In 1995, she participated in a into words—you truly
350-mile “Eco Challenge” adventure have to live it.”
race through Utah where she met
– Jay Batchen

ultrarunning legend Marshall Ullrich,
who encouraged her to enter the
135-mile Badwater race. The event
is held in Death Valley—in July. “I
never thought in my wildest dreams
I could do any race further than a
marathon,” Lisa said. “I couldn’t con-
ceive that anyone could do that.” But, only three months later, she
raced in and completed Badwater. Since then, she has run Badwater
10 times and the Marathon de Sables four times.

For Lisa, running is her meditation. “I love the time, going out on my Joshua Beck MD Andrew Bullington MD
feet for hours, I call that my time with God, time to think, to write the Heidi Jost MD Geoffrey Skene DO
next chapter of my book, to solve the journeys of the world, there David Khoury MD Rafael Williams MD
is just that—time. Sometimes you’re not thinking of anything, just
moving or listening to music. For me, personally, it’s the serenity that
comes along with it as well.”

Running, especially the Marathon de Sables, is very special for both 307-733-3900 800-659-1335
Batchens. “It’s so much more than a race,” Jay explained. “You
become almost family with your tent mates over the course of the Jackson • Wilson • Afton • Pinedale • Big Piney
week as you go through the highs and lows of the event and share Lander • Riverton • Rock Springs • Green River
endless laughs, sometimes when the pain seems like that’s not pos-
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From Smiles Delivering More!
to Skis
Introducing St. John’s
Dentist Catherine Tebay New Birth Center
Lives the Teton Life
Exceptional care, comfort, and privacy
WORDS DONDI TONDRO-SMITH | IMAGE LINDSAY LINTON for mothers, newborns, and families

“A smile is important to people. It brings innate - State-of-the-art center bordering
confidence for one, and we live in a place were people are the National Elk Refuge

generally happy and smile a lot.” - Private rooms featuring
in-room labor tubs
– Catherine Tebay
- Breast feeding rate far above
Catherine Tebay wants to make your teeth as white and smooth the national average
as a good line on a powder day. A ski bum turned dental arti-
san, Tebay’s main goal is to give Jackson Hole residents a sense - 24/7 support from
of happiness—one tooth at a time. After all, people with bright, certified lactation specialists
pearly whites radiate the health and happy nature that makes up the
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is what you’ll find in the waiting room of Teton Dental Arts. From “ski far below national average
bums,” to fourth generation ranchers in their 90’s, to ex-CEOs who
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smile is valuable to people. It brings innate confidence for one, and physicians, maternity care, and birth
we live in a place where people are generally happy and smile a lot. center, please scan this QR code or visit
If people don’t have a smile they like, they cover their mouths, grow www.tetonhospital.org/birthcenter
mustaches, and they don’t smile as often. It’s not about vanity, it’s
a reality that people who have a nice, healthy smile look healthy.” 625 E. Broadway, Jackson, WY www.tetonhospital.org/birthcenter
After living and skiing in Jackson for the first time in 1995, Tebay
decided she did not want to leave. But first, she needed to attend
dental school. “I always knew that I wanted to go into the medical
field,” Tebay said. “I decided that dentistry suited me because it is
both a scientific and artistic profession.”
Her artistry and skill are on display when she handles her patients,
some of whom are nervous about seeing a dentist. “We have a lot of
reformed dental-phobes in our office,” she explained. The staff at Teton
Dental Arts is ready to calm nerves, pumping in Pandora music and using
nitrous oxide gas when necessary to keep patients nice and calm. They
use state-of-the-art equipment, including a machine that makes crowns
in one visit. Children are also a major part of her practice. Tebay rec-
ommends that kids come in for the first time around the age of three,
before they experience any dental discomfort, so that the first trip to the
dentist will forever be associated with fun, not pain. “We have a little
girl who comes in every year on her birthday. She loves it,” Tebay said.
But it’s not just the youngsters who are welcome at Teton Dental Arts—
seniors are encouraged to keep up with their dental hygiene too. When
asked what she’s learned about life and dentistry since opening her
doors a decade ago, Tebay replied, “The older generation appreciates
the cold, the snow, the fresh air and living here, it makes them happy. I
have a client who is at least 100 years old. She’s outlived all her children.
I don’t charge her. I’ve gotten to know people in the community very
well and I get to witness a pretty amazing snapshot of humanity. If I can
make someone’s life healthier and easier—that’s what I’m here for.” n

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HealingThrough Art

St. John’s Art Collection Promotes Wellness

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“We’ve really embraced that the art is there for comforting.
There are often difficult emotions at a family medical center—it’s just the nature of the work.”

- St. John’s Hospital Foundation President John Goettler

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Walking down the halls of St. John’s Medical Center, gazing St. John’s is pleased to
at the colorful and distinctive works that grace the walls, announce premier services in
it’s easy to forget, just for a minute, that the artwork is state-of-the-art facilities
hanging in a medical center and not a gallery. That sense of refuge is
what St. John’s hopes to convey through their art collection. • New 4,000-square-foot Oncology Pavilion
St. John’s Hospital Foundation and Medical Center houses a collection
of over 200 pieces of artwork, including paintings, photographs, bronzes • New surgery suites outfitted for high-tech care
and more. Generous community members donated many of the pieces (opening Summer of 2014)
that make up the collection. St. John’s is drawing upon a growing body
of research that finds art in medical settings can promote a healing envi- • New 11,000-square-foot Birth Center
ronment by reducing the stress and anxiety of patients, families and staff.
“We’re embracing healing as an overriding theme,” St. John’s Hos- MSteJdoihcanl’sCenter
pital Foundation President John Goettler explained. “We’ve really
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emotions at a family medical center—it’s just the nature of the work.”
A thoughtful approach is key to selecting and placing art in the med-
ical center. The pieces on display emphasize serenity and peace, fea-
turing soft palettes, calm waters, open landscapes, flowers, smiling
faces and healthy wildlife. With that emphasis in mind, some pieces,
such as predator-prey works, were moved away from patient wait-
ing areas. “The thought is that those pieces are not as conducive
to peace and serenity,” Goettler explained. “We want to be more
thoughtful about how we exhibit pieces.”
The displays feature work by local artists, including Kathryn Turner
and Greg McHuron. The collection also includes a number of pieces
by Conrad Schwering, including “Where the Grass is Greener,”
depicting bison, a comforting, familiar presence to Jackson residents.
The hospital’s recent renovation brought a new oncology wing and
outpatient surgical suites as well as six new labor and delivery and
postpartum suites. Art for the oncology wing will feature healing,
comforting pieces while the birthing center will feature playful, joyful
works of celebration, such as Susan Thulin’s paintings of children at
play. The birthing suites overlook the elk refuge and create a peaceful
environment with an abundance of sunlight, perfect for displaying art.
Some pieces, such as Tina Close’s “Granny Was a Keeper,” also provide
opportunities for interaction. “It encourages you to explore further,”
Carrie Geraci, art consultant for the Foundation, explained. “Parents of
small children can play games with the piece—’How many shoes are
there? Where’s the bow tie?’ It’s a great, comforting piece.”
Near the main entrance is a painting depicting a vivid bouquet of flowers
set in a vase. The work is divided into 20 separate squares, each created
by a different local artist and combined to create the piece. The names
of contributors are all featured on nameplates below the painting and
Geraci points out how that contributes to the small-town feel. “You can
see it and immediately feel like part of the community,” she explained.
Also on display is a commissioned series of black and white photo-
graphs by Anne Mueller called “Light Within” that depicts Living Cen-
ter residents. “It’s a strong reminder that our elders are so important
in our lives,” Geraci explained. “The medical center is a great place
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