9TH ANNUAL RED, WHITE & SNOW MARCH 7-9, 2013 A CULINARY, WINE AND SKI FESTIVAL To B e n e f i t T h e National Ability Center GALA SCHEDULE WELCOME.................................................................................................................................Bill Engvall OPENING REMARKS.......................................................................................................Gail Loveland SPONSOR APPRECIATION................................................................................................Hans Fuegi HONORARY VINTNER....................................................................................................Pablo Nyárády ENTERTAINMENT.....................................................Anna Wilson, Monty Powell & Cash McCloy GUEST SPEAKER............................................................................................................ Toby Montoya LIVE AUCTION................................................................................................................. David Reynolds SPECKMAN FAMILY STORY.................................................................................... Lisa Speckman SUPPORT THE MISSION- RAISE THE PADDLE.............................................. David Reynolds LIVE AUCTION CONTINUES...................................................................................... David Reynolds CONCLUSION...........................................................................................................................Bill Engvall Original works by Thomas Arvid available exclusively at the Rich Haines Galleries 751 Main St Park City, UT 84060 435-647-3881 www.richhainesgalleries.com Copyright: “All images (c) 2012-2013 Thoma Arvid. All rights reserved.” “People of accomplishment rarely sit back and let things happen to them. They go out and happen to things.” – Leonardo da Vinci NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER SNAP SHOT DISCOVERING NEW POSSIBILITIES THROUGH THE POWER OF ACCOMPLISHMENT Empowering individuals of all abilities to discover their fullest potential is the essence of what the National Ability Center is all about. For more than 25 years, the National Ability Center has served individuals with disabilities by providing sport and recreation activities that foster skill development, broaden aptitudes and challenge stereotypes. Our success is based in a commitment to view people not through a lens of disability, but through one of possibility and potential. We provide programs that serve children, servicemen and women, veterans, adults, and athletes who have a variety of physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. These individuals come from all corners of the country and around the globe to participate in discovering new horizons of hope and opportunity along the way. The past year at the National Ability Center has been one of challenge and achievement. Through the generous and selfless partnership of many, we have accomplished much: • Empowered more than 2,500 children and adults of all abilities, indirectly impacting nearly 10,000 caregivers, community and family members. • Expanded military partnerships to serve more than 800 soldiers, veterans and their families in 2012 (an increase of 60% over the prior year). • Granted 100% of scholarship requests. • Provided 18,000 recreational and competitive lessons in 18 different sports and recreation activities within 335 program days. • Doubled the number of groups hosted in program activities from 44 (2011) to 97 (2012). • With support of The Gibney Family Foundation, launched the COACH internship program aimed at providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to advance their recreational, leadership and life skills. • Welcomed 30 Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride warriors to join 70 other cyclists with disabilities and more than 500 total riders for the Summit Challenge, an 18, 52 or 102-mile 2 NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER SNAP SHOT road ride in the Wasatch Mountains. • Provided training and competitive events for more than 60 Paralympic and 80 Special Olympic athletes. • Utilized 20,000 hours of time donated by volunteers in the delivery of our mission. • Increased our lodge occupancy rate by more than 1,000 visitor nights, 38% over the previous year and an increase of 94% in just two years. • Operated as the only PATH International Premier Accredited Equestrian Center in Utah, offering training and education opportunities to the community, including hosting Buck Brannaman for a horsemanship demonstration and initiating a new partnership with the University of Utah’s Equine Education Center. The continued success of the National Ability Center is directly due to a collection of individuals who are committed to changing lives for the better and possessed with a profound respect for the people they serve. Today we celebrate this passion of generosity and service to others. It is only through the combined efforts of many that the success of the National Ability Center and its commitment to the development of lifetime skills for people of all ages and abilities can be achieved. Join us on our mission to empower people of all abilities to reach their greatest potential. Invest in a new world view – one that sees individuals not by their limitations… but by their capacity for limitlessness. With your support, the possibilities are endless! Wa l d o r f a s to r i a Pa r k C i t y i s P ro u d to s u P P o rt t h e N at i o N a l a b i l i t y C e N t e r pa r kc i t y wa l d o r fa s to r i a .co m • 4 3 5 - 6 47- 55 0 0 • 2 1 0 0 f ro s t wo o d d r i v e SPONSORS HEARTFELT THANKS GO TO OUR SPONSORS & VENUE HOSTS Red, White & Snow is only possible through their continued generosity and support. 4 LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT “Nothing stops the individual who desires to achieve. Every obstacle is simply a course to develop the achievement muscle. It’s a strengthening of the powers of accomplishment.” - Eric Butterworth Dear Friends, Thank you for joining us at what will be a truly special evening – the 9th Annual Red, White and Snow Gala Dinner and Auction. Your presence at this event pays tribute to the countless individuals – including family, caregivers, community members and friends – who share a common commitment to empower individuals with disabilities; enabling them to visualize a better future and create an improved quality of life. The National Ability Center has worked earnestly for more than 25 years to promote a new world view of people of all abilities. Through participation in programs based in an environment of inclusion and challenge, individuals are no longer defined by their limitations, but by what they can achieve. And when that occurs, the opportunities and possibilities are endless. Tonight, we gather together to recognize the spirit of determination and achievement that lives within individuals of all abilities. We also celebrate our collective strength when we challenge ourselves to do more, to accomplish more, than we ever felt possible. We can only accomplish our goals with the ongoing support of caring and dedicated individuals like you. Consider the important role you can play in the future of the participants and families who are challenging their limitations and creating new lives. Tonight, I ask you to join us on this important mission by contributing financially and generously. By rising to this challenge together, we can and will make a profound difference in the lives of those living with disabilities—locally, nationally and globally. Hans Fuegi National Ability Center Board President 2012-13 5 HONORARY VINTNER NATIONAL ABILITY CENTER HONORS TRIFECTA WINES AS R HONORARY CHAIR FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL RED, WHITE & SNOW Trifecta Wines is committed to philanthropy and, in particular, we are proud to be a supporter of the National Ability Center’s annual Red, White & Snow event. Trifecta has been sponsoring and participating in this tremendous event since its inception 9 years ago. We feel a strong connection to the National Ability Center and its mission to empower individuals of all abilities. 6 Each winter, we look forward to our ‘pilgrimage’ to Park City, UT. Not only do we have a wonderful time at Red, White & Snow, we are reminded of the incredible work the staff and volunteers of the National Ability Center are doing. The experience certainly solidifies Trifecta’s commitment to the organization and to the children, adults, military groups and athletes that the National Ability Center impacts each and every day. O histo 35,0 Daly Mont Reserve your front row seat to The Greatest Snow on Earth.® R W With legendary powder, more than 100 diverse trails and the No. 1 ski resort in the U.S.* at your doorstep, adventure beckons from all paths. Our refined ski-in/ski-out retreat invites you to roast s’mores slope-side, enjoy hot chocolate on our après-ski terrace or peruse the treasures of historic downtown Park City. Indoors, indulge in a couple’s massage in our 35,000-square-foot alpine-inspired Spa Montage, savor fresh fare in one of four restaurants or revel in a rousing game of bowling or billiards at Daly’s Pub & Rec. Just 36 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, Montage Deer Valley places you center stage for magical mountain memories. (888) 604-1301 • montagedeervalley.com *As D e e R VA L L e y rAnked by reAders of skI B e V e R Ly H I L L S mAgAzIne, 2008-2013. L AgU NA Be AC H LIVE AUCTION GO BIG OR GO HOME STOCK YOUR CELLAR WITH MAGNUMS VALUE: $5000 Bigger is better…especially when we’re talking about wine. Here’s your opportunity to stock your cellar with an amazing assortment of our vintner’s magnums. 1 2 DONATED BY: The Red, White & Snow Vintners MONTAGE CITY AND SEA VALUE: $4500 The Montage Sea & City Package for one couple combines the serenity and beauty of the California Riviera with the sophistication and glamour of Beverly Hills. MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH Situated on a coastal bluff in the picturesque arts community of Laguna Beach, the Montage offers a unique mix: The amenities and conveniences of an ultra luxury beachfront hotel, coupled with the warmth and appeal of a cozy craftsman-style inn. This includes a twonight stay for two in a luxurious ocean view room with two 60-minute spa treatments at the renowned Spa Montage. MONTAGE BEVERLY HILLS Drawing inspiration from the Spanish Colonial Revival, this stunning urban retreat recalls the grand private estates of Southern California’s finest hour. Situated just steps from Rodeo Drive, Montage Beverly Hills offers a timeless experience born of a devotion to beauty and elegance. Package includes a two-night stay for two in luxurious accommodations. During your stay at the Montage Beverly Hills join style guru Joe Katz for a half-day style consultation. Whether you’d like to revamp your entire wardrobe, unveil a stunning gown for a gala event or simply thank someone special with a distinctive gift, let style guru Joe Katz be your guide to all things glitz and glamour. Fashion contributor to In Touch, Life & Style, OK! magazine, CBS2, NBC LA and ABC’s OnTheRedCarpet.com, Joe brings the expertise of more than 15 years in the world of fashion and modeling to this exclusive Montage Beverly Hills experience. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Two (2) night accommodations at the Montage Laguna Beach • Two (2) 60-minute spa treatments • Two (2) night accommodations at the Montage Beverly Hills • Half-day style consultation with Joe Katz DONATED BY: Montage Hotel & Resorts NEW YORK NEW YORK 3 VALUE: $4000 “New York is the only real city-city.” - Truman Capote Bright lights, big city! Winner of this incredible trip will truly receive the full New York City experience. Airfare for two is included on this cross-continental getaway. Not only will you get to enjoy some of NYC’s hottest restaurants and nightclubs, but you will also receive two tickets to Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live! With Andy Cohen. After dining, drinking and laughing your way through the city, you and a guest will join the set of CNBC on the New York Stock Exchange Floor. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Airfare for two (2) from Salt Lake City to New York City • Two (2) nights lodging at The London NYC • $150 dining or drink credit at Beauty & Essex – Lounge • Dinner for four (4) at DBGB Kitchen & Bar- Chef Daniel Boulud’s downtown restaurant LIVE AUCTION • Two (2) tickets to Watch What Happens Live! With Andy Cohen • Dinner for two (2) at MAS LaGrillade • Entry to the New York Stock Exchange Floor on the set of CNBC with Gary Kaminsky DONATED BY: Rob & Vanessa Strickland, Cheryl & Ed Darmanin, David O’Brien, David Schner, Greg Golding, Michael & Jennifer Joffe, The London NYC, Beauty & Essex, MAS LaGrillade and DBGB Kitchen & Bar 4 UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN VALUE: $10,000 Nothing says romance, relaxation, and indulgence like Tuscany, Italy. Winners of this package will experience the ultimate seven-night Tuscan getaway at Palazzo Santi Terzi in San Gemini, Italy. This stunning period palazzo, once home to Canova, the neoclassical sculptor, is set in San Gemini, a lively, charming and very historic village high in the hills just south of Todi. Recently renovated, Santi Terzi has emerged as a magnificent private villa in which the original architectural elements, including high ceilings and beautiful stonework, are set off by tasteful and comfortable furnishings. Dubbed ‘an Italian Hogwarts’ by the Sunday Times, this palazzo is the perfect escape for you and thirteen of your friends. While visiting Italy, you will explore more of the countryside as personal guests of the Santa Margherita family. Transportation will be provided to and from Greve in Chianti where you and your guests will visit Santa Margherita’s winery property in Tuscany, Lamole di Lamole. After your tour you will have a beautifully prepared lunch at Ristoro di Lamole and stay overnight at the stunning Terra de Baccio in Greve before your return to San Gemini the next day. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Seven (7) nights for fourteen (14) people in Palazzo Santi Terzi in San Gemini, Italy • Guest transportation from San Gemini to Greve and return • One (1) overnight stay at Terra di Baccio villa at Greve in Chianti • Winery visit for fourteen (14) guests at Lamole di Lamole • Lunch for fourteen (14) guests at Ristoro di Lamole in Greve Blackout Dates: December 21, 2013-January 5, 2014 and April 19, 2014-April 26, 2014 DONATED BY: Costantino Grandjacquet, Santa Margherita and Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta 5 SUN VALLEY SKI GETAWAY VALUE: $9000 Escape to your (second) favorite ski town. Win this package and you and a guest will be on your way to a fabulous ski vacation in Sun Valley, Idaho. Start your adventure off right with private jet transportation to Sun Valley. It won’t be hard to settle into your four-night stay at the beautiful Sun Valley Lodge. Built in 1936, the Lodge was constructed from the ground up with every amenity a skier could possibly imagine. The 148-room-hotel is a complete luxury hotel with a glass-enclosed outdoor pool and Sun Valley’s famous outdoor ice rink and terrace. After a blissful night’s rest, gear up with your Rossingol jacket and hop on your brandspanking-new Rossingol skis for some serious powder turns. Finish your bluebird day on the mountain with an après beverage…or two at Apples Bar & Grill. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Private jet for two (2) guests from Heber City, Utah to Sun Valley, Idaho • Four (4) nights lodging at the beautiful Sun Valley Lodge • One (1) pair men’s Rossignol skis • One (1) women’s Rossignol ski jacket • One (1) pair women’s Rossignol skis • $50.00 Gift Certificate for Après Ski at • One (1) men’s Rossignol ski jacket Apples Bar & Grill DONATED BY: Swire Coca Cola, HMI- Highmark Investments, Chuck Heath and Rossignol LIVE AUCTION HELI-SKI WITH US PARALYMPIC SKI TEAM 6 VALUE: $5000 Two lucky people will embark on a Heli-Ski adventure with two members of the US Paralympic Ski Team. Six runs with around 20,000 Vertical feet will put a smile on any skier’s face. Transportation will be provided by Four Seasons Transportation from Park City to The Sanctuary, a 525-acre Recreational Ranch with a unique private Heli-Ski Base. This base is 360 degrees of amazing- providing jaw-dropping views of Snowbasin Ski Resort and Pineview Reservoir. Diamond Peaks Adventures will whisk you off for incredible backcountry Heli-Skiing in just 4 minutes. Expert guides will be leading the charge to ensure a safe, action-packed and fun day. From there you can recount your stories while you après ski at The Sanctuary. Champagne and Gluhwein will be served at our heli home site. The Sanctuary vision was formed 8 years ago, providing miles of private trails leading to thousands of acres of wildlife preserved forest. Six home sites, each spanning more than 40-acres, are now established and each have a Heli-Ski permit. This outstanding location offers views of the lake and three ski resorts from every master suite. It also offers rare direct access to Middle Fork, where a fishing and big game migratory corridor can be found. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Private Heli-Ski trip for two (2) skiers in the Snowbasin area • Transportation from Park City to The Sanctuary • Opportunity to ski with two (2) Paralympic athletes • Après Ski reception with Champagne and Gluhwein DONATED BY: Tim Charlwood, The Sanctuary and Four Seasons Transportation 7 THE MAN TRIP THE ULTIMATE EXOTIC GAME HUNTING TRIP VALUE: $10,000 This weekend getaway is all about the men. Two hunters will get access to 25,000 acres of prime hunting land in the Val Verde and Kinney Counties of Texas. This unique trip offers safari-style hunting, giving the client a chance to look at several good animals per day. This package includes 3-days of guided hunting, food and lodging. Both hunters will get a chance to harvest an 8-point whitetail deer AND an exotic (Black Buck, Aoudad). Fallow and Axis deer are also available on property. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Hunt trip for two (2) Hunters • Three (3) days of safari-style guided hunting • Meals and lodging Dates to be finalized with outfitter. Hunters will need to purchase a Texas hunting license. DONATED BY: Acorn Outfitters 8 THE ULTIMATE INSIDERS NAPA EXPERIENCE VALUE: PRICELESS Start your adventure by bidding high and often. This four-day exquisite excursion starts with a private jet whisking you and three of your friends to Napa. Terra Valentine’s famed Chateau awaits you on the first leg of the trip. You will stay in this beautiful retreat for two nights. During your stay, Master Winemaker Sam Baxter will personally take you through the winery, where your group can taste wines from the barrel and learn what makes the Spring Mountain appellation so special. You will also have the opportunity to explore the many wineries on the mountain or head to St. Helena, where LIVE AUCTION you will have a complimentary tasting and game of Bocce with Greg Scheinfeld. Here you will be one of the first to enjoy his latest bottle, ‘Uproot’. Not even on the market yet, ‘Uproot’ is a wine you will be proud to say you tried before everyone else found out about it. The second leg of the journey takes you to the east side of St. Helena where you’ll cozy up for two nights in a lovely cottage perched in the woods. Winemaker Hamilton Nicholsen of Kelham Vineyards will get you settled and show you highlights of the area not many get to see. Here you can go hiking through fern forests accented with giant Redwoods, or just picnic in a hidden spot of the valley where you can leisurely sip Kelham Wines. The day will also feature time with Winemaker Ashley Hepworth of Joseph Phelps who will host a lunch and a tasting, including library wines. Ashley and her staff have undoubtedly produced some of the best wines in the Napa Valley. During your two days on the valley floor, you also will be placed in the expert hands of Mac Watson from Macauley Vineyards, who will host a vertical tasting of the Macauley Beckstoffer To Kalon cabernet produced from one of the most famous vineyards in Napa. The last night of the adventure features an intimate dinner at the home of Macauley Vineyards with all the winemakers. Bottles from each of the wineries will be paired with a wild game coursed dinner prepared by Chef Nash Cognetti of Tra Vigne restaurant in St. Helena. This will be a live fire style dinner you won’t soon forget. A three liter bottle from each vintner is included in the auction lot. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Private jet transportation for two (2) couples from Heber City, Utah to Napa, California • Two (2) nights lodging for two (2) couples at Terra Valentine’s Chateau • Wine tasting with Terra Valentine Master Winemaker, Sam Baxter • Bocce and wine tasting with Uproot owner, Greg Scheinfeld • Two (2) nights cottage stay for two (2) couples in St. Helena • Private tour of St. Helena with winemaker, Hamilton Nicholsen of Kelham Vineyards • Lunch and library tasting with winemaker, Ashley Hepworth of Joseph Phelps • Vertical tasting of Macauley Beckstoffer To Kalon cabernet • Dinner for four (4) guests at home of Macauley Vineyards with all winemakers, prepared by Chef Nash Cognetti of Tra Vigne restaurant DONATED BY: Terra Valentine, Uproot Wine, Joseph Phelps, Kelham Vineyard, Macauley Vineyards and Chuck Heath 9 FLYING WITH CHAMPIONS VALUE: PRICELESS Fighter Jet Pilot Experience AND Reno Air Races VIP Crew Member for Pete Zaccagnino’s Gold National Championship Air Racing Team Do you have the need for speed? Immerse yourself in the thrill of being a Fighter Jet Pilot and taking part in an event known as the “World’s Fastest Motorsport” This is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime Experiential Adventure, an opportunity you won’t find anywhere else. YOUR UNPARALLELED EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURE WILL INCLUDE: • Round Trip Private Plane Transportation for two (2) from Heber, Utah to Reno, Nevada • One (1) Flight in an Authentic Military Fighter Jet where you will experience the thrill of reaching speeds up to 500 miles an hour, performing air combat maneuvers and pull up to 8 g’s! • Exclusive VIP Race Team crew member credentials for two (2) • Three Nights at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino for two (2) Pete’s Air Racing Team has competed in Reno since 2004, he races in two divisions, the Sport Class and Jet Class and he was the 2007 Gold National Champion. With your VIP Crew LIVE AUCTION member passes you will have up close and personal access to the planes, pilot’s and the air racing action that very few get to experience. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Pre-flight briefings • Debriefing with pilot and race team • Ramp access to launch aircraft • Retrieval of aircraft • Flight line access • Pit Pass • Air Race Team events • Breitling watch events • Awards banquet The National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada is the last pylon racing event in the world. With seven classes of aircraft racing around a unique course, anywhere from 50-500 feet above the ground, flying wing-tip to wing-tip at speeds exceeding 500 miles per hour. You will see everything from WWII fighters to the current aircraft technology of our military. The Patriot Jet Team performs in addition to other unique aerobatic performances throughout the event. Legendary Champions compete at Reno including Curt Brown, US Air Force Colonel and retired NASA astronaut. Robert Lee “Hoot” Gibson, retired Captain Naval Aviator and NASA astronaut and Darryl Greenamyer, SR-71 test pilot. Your pilot, Pete Zaccagnino is highly experienced with more than 15,000 hours of flight time in 200 types of aircraft which includes experimental, propeller, turbine, helicopter, corporate and fighter jets. Pete holds 7 world records, has made more than 300 crossings worldwide and 9 around-the-word trips. He has taught in upwards of 80 different experimental aircraft and 12 different jets. He currently holds 22 different certificates and type ratings. He has test flown for numerous aircraft manufactures and military, designed a multitude of components for aircraft and has more than 600 first flights in various aircraft. Pete is the Gold 2007 National Championship Air Racing Champion. He is a graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and a former Professor of Aerodynamics and Meteorology. Pete currently stars in Discovery Channel’s Dangerous Flights, an action adventure series that follows 6 pilots who deliver aircrafts around the world. DONATED BY: Peter A. Zaccagnino, Founder and President of High Performance Aircraft Group, Larry and Judy Cohen and Aqua Blue Meetings 10 PARK CITY PERFECTION VALUE: $6000 3L Trifecta Cabernet Sauvignon and a NEW Sheared Mink (Reversible to Rain Wear) Stroller Prepare to sport down Park City’s Main Street in a beautiful sheared mink coat. Sit by the fire, read a book, après ski Deer Valley in your sheared mink coat. Pick up your kids from Park City Day School, attend a board meeting or donate to the National Ability Center in your sheared mink fur. Go to the movies, walk the aisles of Whole Foods or share your one-of-a-kind signature Etched 3 Liter of Trifecta’s 2013 Red, White & Snow Cabernet Sauvignon with friends in your sheared mink fur coat. Just sayin’… fur goes everywhere in Park City! PACKAGE INCLUDES: • One (1) beautiful sheared mink (reversible to rain wear) stroller • One (1) 3L Trifecta Cabernet Sauvignon Etched with the 2013 Official Red, White & Snow Event Logo DONATED BY: The Nyárády Family, Trifecta Wines and Alaska Fur Gallery LIVE AUCTION 11 THE SUITE LIFE- LACHINI TO HAWAII VALUE: $12,000 The tropics will only get hotter as one of the Northwest’s top wineries hosts a culinary and lodging extravaganza sponsored by Hawaii’s top two lifestyle resorts, Hotel Wailea & The MODERN. Including dining from Morimoto Waikiki and Capische, this is an incredible opportunity for you and three friends to join Iron Chef Morimoto, winemaker Ron Lachini and hotelier Ben Rafter for a once-in-a-lifetime seven day, six night luxury food & wine vacation on Oahu and Maui. Get in the spirit by leaving today with an incredible treasure: a 5L etched bottle of 2010 Lachini Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains. Upon arriving on Oahu immerse yourself in a 665 square foot ocean view suite in Waikiki’s newest luxury retreat, The MODERN Honolulu. Where polished interiors meet a laid back surf culture, The MODERN is Honolulu’s stunning new five star lifestyle hotel. While at the The MODERN enjoy your first culinary experience of the vacation: an omakase (“chef’s choice”) nine-course dinner for four at The MODERN’s signature restaurant, Morimoto Waikiki, featuring Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s creations. This multi-course dinner will feature library wines personally selected and paired by Ron Lachini of Lachini Vineyards. After three nights in Waikiki the journey continues to Maui where you’ll enjoy three more nights in a 900 square foot gorgeously renovated ocean view suite at Maui’s only boutique hotel, Hotel Wailea. Perched on a hill overlooking Molokini, Kahoolawe and Lanai, Hotel Wailea offers one of the most beautiful views in the world. While at Hotel Wailea, Lachini will pair his wines to the menu at Hotel Wailea’s own Capische?. Voted one of the most romantic restaurants on Earth by Open Table, Capische? is Zagat’s top-rated Italian restaurant in Hawaii and features a bevy of local products, many grown by chef Brian Etheredge at Hotel Wailea.* Loaded with too many features to include, this package also includes seven days Jeep or full size car rental from Dollar Rent A Car. *If Island hopping is not on your itinerary, the Hotel Wailea portion of the stay can be switched with three nights in an ocean view room at the Lotus Honolulu featuring the culinary delights of Italy’s world famous Antinori wine family at its new restaurant (only the second in the United States), Peppoli. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Seven day rental car from Dollar Rent A Car • Three (3) nights in an ocean view suite at The MODERN Honolulu, Hawaii’s only luxury lifestyle hotel • Three (3) nights in an ocean view suite at Hotel Wailea, Maui’s only boutique hotel • Omakase dinner for four (4) at Morimoto Waikiki in The MODERN Honolulu, with a selection of Lachini current releases and library wines • Dinner for four (4) at Capische? in the Hotel Wailea, with a selection of Lachini current releases and library wines • 5L etched bottle of 2010 Lachini Family Estate Pinot Noir, Chehalem Mountains in original wood case DONATED BY: Lachini Vineyards, Ron & Marianne Lachini, Ben Rafter & Kari Lenz, Hotel Wailea, The Modern Honolulu and Morimoto Waikiki NAPA FILM FESTIVAL & WINE COUNTRY EXPERIENCE VALUE: $8000 12 Amici Cellars, Peju Province Winery, Fisher Vineyards, and Porter Family Vineyard invite you and three friends on an unforgettable Napa excursion. Start your journey on November 6, 2013 with an incredible dinner for four (4) provided by all the contributing winemakers. After dinner, settle into your beautiful lodging for four nights at Amici Cellars’ winery guest house located in Jericho Canyon near Calistoga. DAY ONE I NOVEMBER 7, 2013 I AMICI CELLARS Wake up to the sun rising over views of the Palisades mountain range from your LIVE AUCTION accommodations at Amici Cellars. During your first full day in Napa, guests will join legendary winemaker and Amici partner Joel Aiken for an insider’s tour of Napa Valley winemaking. Follow up your VIP tour with lunch or dinner for four (4) on property. You and your friends will also get to take home three (3) bottles each of the following Amici Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines in a beautifully crafted wooden box (12 bottles total): • 2009 Spring Mountain (125 cases produced) • 2010 Spring Mountain (125 cases produced) • 2009 Morisoli Vineyard (100 cases produced) • 2010 Morisoli Vineyard (100 cases produced) DAY TWO I NOVEMBER 8, 2013 I NAPA VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL Roll out the red carpet! As part of your trip to Napa, you and three guests will receive coveted invitations to the Napa Valley Film Festival “Celebrity Tribute Evening”. Napa Valley Film Festival showcases the best in new independent filmmaking and world cinema. Their vision is to build community around the art of visual story-telling, with the viewing of films and discussions with filmmakers fueling lively conversation amongst old and new friends … and those conversations being enriched with the world-class food and wine of legendary Napa Valley. This red-carpet Celebrity Tribute Program at the Lincoln Theater in Yountville honors Hollywood’s brightest stars as the Napa Valley Film Festival recognizes creative achievements in film. This one-of-a-kind night includes champagne pre-reception and a 90-minute program of onstage interviews with the honorees, highlight reels showcasing their best work and award presentations of some of Napa Valley’s finest wines in big format bottles. DAY THREE I NOVEMBER 9, 2013 I PEJU PROVINCE WINERY AND FISHER VINEYARDS On day three of your Napa journey, put on your very own PEJU apron and participate in a cooking class creating a scrumptious farm to table lunch. You will be able to enjoy the fruit of your labor with selected Peju wines to match your culinary creations. The day will also include: • VIP winery tour and barrel tasting for four (4) guests • Reserve tasting for four (4) • One (1) Vertical 1.5 Liter vertical of signed Magnums Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon- Rutherford (2003/2004/2005/2006 ) - Four (4) Magnums Total After your long lunch, join Fisher Vineyards on the western side of Spring Mountain for an afternoon with the family. Hike the rugged mountain vineyards (some planted as steeply as a 65% slope... that’s steeper than a black diamond slope for all of you skiers!). Follow-up your excursion with picnic snacks and perfectly paired wines, taking in expansive views towards the Sonoma coast while hearing stories of the Fisher’s 40 years of farming (and there are some stories!). DAY FOUR I NOVEMBER 10, 2013 I PORTER FAMILY VINEYARDS On the last day of your adventure, you will be welcomed at Porter Family Vineyards for a private vineyard and winery tour with barrel tastings. During your visit you will go 50 feet below the vineyards and into the hillside, where you and your guests will explore Porter’s 17,000 square foot underground winery. As part of your adventure “into the earth”, you will be treated to an indulgent lunch prepared by celebrity Top Chef Finalist Elizabeth Binder in the cave’s Grand Rotunda room. The cave is not only Porter’s working winery but also houses all the past vintages of Porter Family Vineyards - and they might just be inspired to open a few with lunch. As a new family friend, you will depart with a signed copy of “Into the Earth, A Wine Cave Renaissance” featuring the distinguished caves of Napa Valley including our own Porter Family Vineyards. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Welcome dinner for four(4) with Amici Cellars, Peju Province Winery, Fisher Vineyards, and Porter Family Vineyards • Four (4) night accommodation for two (2) couples at the Amici Winery House • VIP winery tour and lunch or dinner for four (4) guests at Amici Cellars • Three (3) bottles each of select Amici Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines • Four (4) tickets to Napa Valley Film Festival “Celebrity Tribute Evening” • Peju cooking class and lunch with wine pairings for four (4) LIVE AUCTION • Private VIP winery tour and reserve tasting at Peju Province Winery for four (4) • Three (3) 1.5 Liter vertical of signed Peju Magnums Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon- Rutherford (2003/2004/2005) • Hiking excursion and snacks with Fisher Family Vineyard • Lunch by Chef Elizabeth Binder and VIP winery/cave tour of Porter Family Vineyards for four (4) guests • One (1) signed copy of “Into the Earth, A Wine Cave Renaissance” • Porter Family Vineyards 3L Cabernet (given at auction) DONATED BY: Amici Cellars, Peju Province Winery, Fisher Vineyards, Porter Family Vineyards and Napa Valley Film Festival COWBOY UP! 13 VALUE: $3000 Win this package and you and five (5) guests will experience life in the old west - right out your back door! Join ranch manager and Montana horseman Jon Ensign for a day of horsemanship, adventure, and good ol’ cowboy fun at Blue Sky Ranch. The day will kick off with a chance for guests to acquaint themselves with their horse and learn groundwork and horsemanship. Once this bond is established, riders will saddle up and ride their horse across the expansive and scenic landscape of Blue Sky Ranch. Midway through the ride, guests will settle in to the rewards of a delicious lunch prepared by High West Distillery. Once satiated, the ride continues, leading horse and rider into a meadow where the horses will be hitched to a post and the day will conclude with an intimate gathering at Blue Sky Tavern. This is a time for laughing, reminiscing and relaxing over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The day gives guests the opportunity to not only learn basic horsemanship and partnership, but a chance to breathe fresh air, take in gorgeous views and reconnect with each other. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • A guided day in the saddle for six (6) riders at Blue Sky Ranch • Ground work and basic horsemanship instruction • Lunch on the trail, provided by High West Distillery • Cocktails and snacks at Blue Sky Tavern following the ride DONATED BY: Mike and Barbara Phillips, Blue Sky Ranch and High West Distillery PALATE TO PALETTE, BY THOMAS ARVID 14 VALUE: $25,000 Artist Thomas Arvid will once again be lending his talents in support of the National Ability Center. It is true that the best bottle of wine is the one that is shared and this year Arvid will let his palette be inspired by your palate. To commemorate this special evening, Arvid will create an original pencil, charcoal, and oil mixed media on canvas, featuring the wine of your choice. With a six-year waiting list for original works, it is a coveted opportunity to not only take home an Arvid, but especially one featuring your favorite vintage. Beautifully framed by Rich Haines Gallery, this stunning painting will surely be the envy of the neighborhood. DONATED BY: Thomas Arvid and Rich Haines Gallery 15 SOUTHERN UTAH ESCAPE VALUE: $7000 Amangiri Resort in Southern Utah is offering one lucky couple a romantic and luxurious fournight stay in a Desert View Suite. Amangiri is a beautiful getaway, comprised of 34 suites situated on 600 acres in the middle of the Grand Circle of National Parks and Monuments. Amangiri is known for its diverse adventure program, which includes hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, canyon tours, boating trips on Lake Powell, rafting trips on the Colorado River, scenic flights (by helicopter, small plane or hot air balloon) and day trips to nearby LIVE AUCTION National Parks, such as Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion. It also boasts a 25,000 square foot Aman Spa, which offers treatments based on the ancient healing philosophies of the Navajo. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • All meals for up to two (2) guests per suite (excluding alcoholic beverages) • Round-trip transportation to and from Page airport • Two (2) guided group hikes daily • One (1) group yoga class each morning • One (1) group yoga/Pilates class each afternoon • Use of the Water Pavilion and Fitness Center at the Aman Spa • Wifi in guest rooms and public areas of resort • Itinerary planning services Validity Dates: March 9, 2013 – March 9, 2014 (one year from the date of the event) The following blackout dates apply: April 1-October 15, 2013, December 22, 2013-January 2, 2014 DONATED BY: Aman Resorts 16 BREATHTAKING BALI VALUE: $8000 Sometimes a person just really needs to get away…far from the ringing phones and obligations of everyday life. Find your bliss on the stunning island of Bali. Located in the quaint east coast fishing village of Amed, this private luxury villa is a blend of modern and classic architecture with every amenity of a full-service resort. The friendly Balinese staff of seven will take care of your every need. Lush tropical gardens, inviting private pool and beachfront surround the nearly 7,000 sq. ft. secluded luxury villa. Inside you will find well-appointed, air-conditioned bedroom suites, a great room for entertaining or relaxing and state-of-the-art fitness room. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and fishing boats from the expansive balconies. Among the staff are a private chef and driver. Amed, Bali is touted to have some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world…all just minutes away from your villa doorstep. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Seven (7) nights stay at Villa Pantai in Amed, Bali • Accommodations for up to eight guests • Welcome drinks upon arrival • Transfers to and from the airport • Daily Balinese or Western breakfast DONATED BY: Scott Swingle • Four (4) scuba dive sessions • Four (4) sixty (60) minute Balinese massages • Special Balinese dinner at poolside with Balinese dancers • Day tour to Ubud BRUNO MARS CONCERT AND MEET & GREET VALUE: PRICELESS 17 Talk about VIP treatment! Winners of this amazing package will not only receive the opportunity to experience Grammy Award winner Bruno Mars live this summer during The Moonshine Jungle World Tour, but they will get a private Meet & Greet with Bruno after the show. You and three (3) friends will have four (4) tickets to the Bruno Mars concert in Chicago, IL on Saturday, July 13, 2013 (or city of choice from a selection of concert dates). Round off your amazing weekend with a fabulous two (2) night stay in the luxurious Peninsula Chicago. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Four (4) concert tickets to Bruno Mars’ Moonshine Jungle World Tour in the city of choice • Two (2) night stay for one (1) couple at The Peninsula Chicago DONATED BY: Warner Music Group, The Peninsula Chicago, CindyLee Shearman and David Schner LIVE AUCTION 18 MOUNTAIN OPULENCE VALUE: $5700 Summer mountain respite or winter sports vacation. How will you choose? Experience world-class luxury in Jackson, WY at Amangani – voted the #1 hotel in the USA (US News and World). Amangani is generously donating a four-night stay in two Superior Suites. The resort is surrounded by vast natural areas that provide an abundance of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting and fly fishing. In the winter months activities include skiing, snow shoeing, dog sledding and snowmobiling. Amangani is also located closely to the southern gateway of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, making it an ideal base camp for day-trip exploration. Or if you would like to spend the day at the resort, the Aman Spa at Amangani offers an array of luxurious treatments to indulge their guests. Get away from the resort for a night and enjoy a delightful dinner for two at the critically acclaimed, Jackson favorite- Rendezvous Bistro. Whatever season you choose, Amangani will certainly not disappoint. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Two (2) Superior Suites for four (4) nights • Transfer to and from Jackson Hole airport • Breakfast daily for two (2) guests per suite • Use of fitness center and steam room • Two (2) day privately guided wildlife safari • Dinner for two (2) at Rendezvous Bistro in Jackson, WY Valid Dates: March 9, 2013–March 9, 2014 (one year from the date of the event) The following blackout dates will apply: June 15-September 31, 2013 (summer peak season) December 19, 2013 - January 2, 2014 (Christmas/NYE peak season) DONATED BY: Aman Resorts & Fine Dining Restaurant Group 2014 RWS MONTAGE PACKAGE 19 VALUE: $6000 Red, White & Snow gets bigger and better every year! We already have some amazing vintners and chefs lined up for 2014. Reserve your spot at the fastest growing event in Park City tonight. Included in this amazing package are three nights and two 60-minute massages at the Montage Deer Valley. “Reflecting the nature-inspired beauty of classic mountain lodges, the Montage Deer Valley provides an exciting palette of modern-day amenities. Relax in the nurturing surroundings of our signature Spa Montage. Reconnect with your loved ones over billiards, bowling, and nostalgic arcade games in Daly’s Pub & Rec., experience true ski-in/out access, or simply retreat to your spacious guestroom and take in stunning vistas by the warmth of the fireplace.” PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Three (3) nights at Montage Deer Valley • Two (2) tickets for Uncorked • Two (2) tickets for Wine on the Mountain • Two (2) tickets for a Vintner Dinner • Two (2) tickets to the Gala Dinner & Auction • Two (2) lift tickets to all three resorts- Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort, The Canyons • Two (2) tickets to ski with the Legends and Vintners • Two (2) sixty (60) minute spa experiences DONATED BY: Montage Deer Valley and the National Ability Center T TALISKER Talisker and Canyons Resort are pleased to support the National Ability Center and many other local non-profit community organizations. 12 DAY n o z a m agalapagos & ISLANDS safari Amazon & Galapagos Islands Safari Opportunity Drawing 100/ticket $ Trip for 2- includes airfare! Drawing will be held March 9, 2013 at the Red, White & Snow Gala Montage Deer Valley. You do not have to be present to win! 2 Purchase your ticket TODAY at www.redwhiteandsnow.org 435-649-3991 Donated by Safari Experts, Tim Lapage and Quasar Nautica www.safariexperts.com All proceeds benefit the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah www.discovernac.org P s 4 224 White Pine Canyon Road | The Colony Local experience you can trust. To achieve your real estate goals, you need a partner you can trust. Our client’s trust helped us become the leader in Park City real estate. Prudential Utah Real Estate offers you unparalleled service backed by innovative technology and local market expertise from seasoned real estate professionals. For more than 36 years, we have been the trusted source for Park City real estate service. Prudential Utah Real Estate is a proud sponsor of the National Ability Center. 435.649.7171 | 800.553.4666 | Pru-Utah.com © 2013. An independently owned and operated member of BRER Affiliates, Inc. is a service mark of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Equal Housing Opportunity. 2013 DONORS 7 For All Mankind Adrift Advenutres All Resort Express All Seasons Adventures All Sports Eyewear Aloha Ski and Board Anatomie Atomic Ballet West Beehive Cheese Blue Sky Adventures Blue Sky Window Cleaner Boom Dog Creations Booster Juice Burns Cowboy Shop Cade & Co. Cake Boutique Canine Adventures Canyon Meadows Ranch Carey McClellan Caroline McEntire Charles & Joy Stanley Club Lespri Coldstone Creamery Costa Blanca CrossFit Park City Davies Reid Deviation Diva Amy DPS Skis Erin Morrison Everyday Minerals Finca Flight Boutique Fox School of Wine Fuzz Federson G-Star Glenwild Golf Club Granite Construction Company Greylin High Altitude Detailing High West Whiskey Distillery Honeydew Intimates It’s F’n Hot J. Hilburn Men’s Clothier Jan Drake Jeffrey Campbell Footwear Jeremy & Kerri Kiefer Jo Malone JOLI Jones Family Vineyards Kingsbury Hall Kirsten Blackburn Koo De Ker Lunatic Fringe MagicSpace Entertainment Marieke Rogers Photography Mary Jane’s Maxwell’s Michael Stars Mike & Ellen Adams Mike Whitaker Moab Adventure Center Moab Music Festival Monkey Mountain Mountain Town Olive Oil National Ability Center Natural History Museum of Utah Neon Nails Nora Stowell Paint Mixer Paisley Pomegranate Panache Parallel Vineyards Park City Balloon Adventures Park City Culinary Institute Park City Dermatology Park City Dinner Divas Park City Gun Club Park City Hospital Park City Ice Arena Park City Jewelers Park City Powder Cats Park City’s Nutrition Center-PCNC Patrice Martin Paul Lukanowski Pawsatch Snow Dogs Peju Winery Porsche Design Porter Family Vineyards Premiere Transportation Prime Promontory Golf Club Provo River Guide Service RAMP Rebekah Abrams Red Cliffs Lodge Rich & Skinny Richard Stieglitz Robert Kelly Gallery Saga Outerwear Salt Lake City Bees Salt Lake City Marriott City Center Sam Edelman Sarah Myers Scott Evans Sharon Sams Simply Eden Bath & Body Ski Utah Skull Candy Snyderville Basin Recreation Soldier Hollow Sony Soul Poles Spinderella Splendor Beauty Emporium St. Regis Deer Valley Stein Eriksen Lodge Sundance Film Festival Sure Foot Suunto Talisker Mountain Incorporated Tart Collections Terzian Galleries The Alta Lodge The Dog’s Meow The Frye Company The Jeremy Golf & Country Club The Living Planet Aquarium The Shallow Shaft The Spa at Hotel Park City The Viking Yurt Thousand Peaks Snowmobiling US Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation Utah Mountain Adventure Utah Olympic Park Utah Symphony Utah Opera Utah’s Hogle Zoo Vanessa & Robert Strickland Vanessa Strickland Victory Club Ranch Waldorf Astoria Park City Wind in your Hair Riding Zane Prep MASTER OF CEREMONIES BILL ENGVALL ACTOR COMEDIAN The thing that makes any entertainer successful is the ability to connect with an audience. That’s certainly something Bill Engvall has mastered. Bill’s quality to share the humor in everyday situations has made him one of the top comedians today. Among his long list of accomplishments, Bill was one of the stars of the sketch comedy show, Blue Collar TV, on the WB network and was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films. The soundtrack for Blue Collar Comedy Tour – One For The Road (Warner Bros./Jack Records) was nominated for a Grammy Award. Along with his Blue Collar movies, Bill has several solo specials that aired on Comedy Central including Aged and Confused (2009), 15° Off Cool (2007) and Here’s Your Sign, Live (2004), which was certified multiplatinum. Bill also starred in the NBC series, The Jeff Foxworthy Show, where he played Jeff’s best friend. He recently reunited with Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy on the Them Idiots Whirled Tour, which was filmed as a special for CMT and aired in March of 2012. Bill’s voice will soon be heard on the new animated comedy series, Bounty Hunters, which is set to air this spring on Country Music Television (CMT). GALA DÉCOR GENEROUSLY DESIGNED AND PROVIDED BY BLUEBIRD EVENT PRODUCTION GALA BALLROOM LIGHTING DESIGN PROVIDED BY MONTAGE AUDIO VISUAL TEAM GALA SILENT AUCTION TENT LIGHTING DESIGN PROVIDED BY ALLIANT EVENT SERVICES GALA SILENT AUCTION TENT PRESENTED BY PRUDENTIAL UTAH REAL ESTATE VINTNER DINNERS VINTNER DINNERS FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Every year, so many open their homes and give of their time and talents to make the Red, White & Snow Vintner Dinners an intimate, unique and special way of sharing the National Ability Center’s mission among friends. This weekend, 21 spectacular mountain homes open their doors for 21 Park City, Salt Lake City, and National Chefs who are giving from their kitchens, their time and their hearts. Vintners pair their special wines, share their stories and bring the warmth of their vineyards to our snow covered mountains. Heartfelt thanks to all of you for your generous contributions. Host Rob & Rachel Alday, Joe & Grace Torreano Vintner Farella Vineyards Chef James Dumas • High West Saloon Host Sue Gillett Vintner Chimney Rock Chef Paul O’Connor & Carter Light • Silver Host Steven & Robin Altschuler Vintner Porter Family Vineyard Chef Seth Adams • The Riverhorse on Main Host Jeff & Kate Katke Vintner Oakville Ranch Vineyards Chef Roger Laws • Done to Your Taste Host Pete Belford Vintner Banfi Vintners Chef Zane Holmquist • Stein Eriksen Lodge Host Robert and Sherry Michaels Vintner Joseph Phelps Vineyards Chef Igor Krichmar • Lespri Prime Steak Sushi Bar Host Vintner Chef Peggy Bergmann Continuum Estate, Lorenza Wine, Lola Wine Kevin Donovan • The Hearth Restaurant at Promontory Club Host James and Mary Carlson Vintner Lachini Vineyards Chef Jason Kieffer • Holistic Executive Chef Host Larry & Judy Cohen and Jeff & Leslie Fischer Vintner Trifecta Wines, Johndrow Vineyards Chef Mariann Kiss • Private Chef to the Stars Host Paul Crow & Therese Flaherty-Crowe Vintner Terra Valentine Chef Dean Hottle • Snake Creek Grill Host Katie Eldridge Vintner Rivino Chef Asi Yoked • Reef’s Restaurant Host Fred & Rebecca Gallander Vintner Cimarossa, Jones Family Vineyards Chef Ed Axtell • Café Terigo Host Mark & Marti Gaylord Vintner Kelham Vineyards Chef Viet Pham • Forage 24 Host Jim & Dyan Pignatelli, Flagg & Donna Flanagan Vintner Fisher Family Vineyards Chef Zeke Wray • Talisker Restaurant Collection Host Kelly & Diana Ragsdale Vintner David Arthur Vineyards Chef Robert Valaika • Shabu Host Keith & Nancy Rattie Vintner Parallel Napa Valley Chef Carl Fiessinger • 350 Main Brassiere Host Ed & Anne Sorgi Vintner Peju Province Winery Chef Peter Hansen • Former Chef de Cuisine Bar Americain Host Vintner Chef Rob & Vanessa Strickland, Chris & Melissa Fischer, Diane Kushner, Katherine Quinlan Santa Margherita Winery, Ca’ del Bosco Franciacorta NYC Chef Host John & Beth Voulgaris Vintner Jonata Wines Chef Shawn Armstrong • Montage Deer Valley Host John & Marva Warnock Vintner Macauley Vineyard Chef Bill White • Bill White Enterprises Host Erin Weidner & Dr. Tiffany Grunwald Vintner Amici Cellars Chef Shane Baird • J & G Grill at the St. Regis Deer Valley VINTNER DINNER CHEFS REBEKAH ABRAMS • PRIVATE CHEF Beginning as a teenage prep cook in an Italian kitchen in her hometown of Sudbury, Massachusetts, Rebekah Abrams worked in every corner of the kitchen and mastered everything from pastries to whole pigs. You may have sampled her cooking under Clark Norris at Park City Mariposa, or experienced her skill as a private chef at the home of one of her regular Park City or Marin County clients. As welltraveled as she is well-seasoned, Rebekah brings an unexpected flair to whatever she cooks and can be counted on to satisfy and delight you and your guests… even if it’s a powder day! In which case you might catch a few runs with her before dinner. SETH ADAMS • THE RIVERHORSE ON MAIN Chef Adams’ culinary career commenced at age 16 with a job catering LPGA tournaments in his native Pittsburgh. He earned his culinary degree at the Academy of Culinary Arts – Indiana University of Pennsylvania and moved to Park City to take an internship with Deer Valley Resort. Seth’s restaurant experience continued at Morton’s in Chicago, and in Nag’s Head, NC, but his love for the mountains drew him back to Park City repeatedly – he cooked for Deer Valley for three winters and was promoted to Banquet Chef at Snow Park Lodge. He worked for the Grand Summit as Executive Sous Chef before joining the Riverhorse organization in 2003 as Executive Chef. SHAWN ARMSTRONG • MONTAGE DEER VALLEY With a culinary career spanning two decades and several continents, Shawn Armstrong brings a world of experience to his role as Executive Chef of Montage Deer Valley. Most recently Executive Chef of the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Armstrong has become widely recognized for his award-winning cuisine developed over a ten-year span in high-profile venues in Asia, where he helmed the kitchens in Hong Kong’s Oyster & Wine Bar, Singapore’s Cliff Restaurant (Sentosa Resort and Spa) and the Maldives’ Coral Reef Resort (Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces). While in Singapore, Chef Armstrong was named Global Chef of the Year by Singapore’s premiere culinary academy (At-Sunrice). He also went on to earn a Three-Chef-Hat rating for Cliff, ranking the restaurant as one of the top five in Singapore – and recognition as New Restaurant of the Year by World Gourmet Summit. Chef Armstrong is an honors graduate of the School of Culinary Arts (Art Institute of Houston) and Texas A&M University. ED AXTELL • CAFÉ TERIGO Ed Axtell opened Café Terigo in 1988. As Chef and Owner he has forged a style of cooking unique to the restaurant based on his love of food and cooking. He has traveled extensively, eating at some of the best restaurants in the world, learning to appreciate the mastery of fresh and local ingredients. In 2003, with his son Travis, Ed opened Purple Sage and American 25 VINTNER DINNER CHEFS Western Bistro on Main Street in Park City. In 2008 his daughter Carly joined the kitchen staff of Café Terigo as Sous Chef and has continued to work alongside of her father, bringing her unique artistic talent and palate. Café Terigo is now thriving in its 25th year with the Axtell Family at the helm. SHANE BAIRD • J&G GRILL AT ST. REGIS DEER VALLEY Shane M. Baird is currently the Chef de Cuisine at the St Regis Deer Valley’s J&G Grill. A member of the original 2009 opening team for J&G Grill, Baird brings to the position a comprehensive knowledge of food, beverage, events and operations at this signature Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant, which is staffed by a team of more than 175 professionals during peak season. Originally from Honolulu, Chef Baird came to J&G Grill with considerable experience in menu development and special events. His background includes work as Sous Chef with Joie de Vivre Hospitality in San Francisco, the second largest operator of boutique hotels in the U.S., and as Executive Sous Chef with Butterfly Restaurant, a fine-dining establishment with four locations in Salt Lake City. Baird attended New England Culinary Institute in Burlington, Vermont and trained in Spain under Michelin-starred Chef Martin Berasategui in modern Basque cuisine, and in France with Michelin-starred Chef Yann Plassard in Nouvelle French cuisine. Baird also studied at La Escuela Tandem Centro de Idiomas in San Sebastian, Spain. When not busy in the kitchen, he enjoys fly fishing on the blue ribbon Provo River and skiing the sparkling powder at Deer Valley Resort. “It is so exciting to go to work every day. Food is a passion for me and J&G Grill is such a beautiful restaurant in a great location on the slopes of Deer Valley. We have a talented and creative staff, and I am honored to be a part of the team. I am looking forward to expanding our offerings of locally-sourced ingredients.” KEVIN DONOVAN • THE HEARTH RESTAURANT AT PROMONTORY CLUB Kevin Donovan is the new Executive Chef for Promontory. Chef Donovan joined Promontory in February from Montage in Deer Valley. With previous Four-Diamond restaurant experience in the resort community of West Palm Beach and the urban mountain city of Denver, Chef Donovan brings a unique blend of culinary expertise to Promontory. In addition to Montage, Chef Donovan´s previous experience includes Executive Chef for Park City Mountain Resort, Executive Chef at Log Haven in Salt Lake City and in restaurants such as Hibiscus in West Palm Beach and Prima in Denver which earned the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. JAMES DUMAS • HIGH WEST SALOON New York-born and Swiss-trained, James Dumas fuses classic techniques with artisanal-produced regional and seasonal ingredients in unique combinations. Describing High West’s food as “innovative Western,” Dumas said, “Our goal is to provide a special culinary experience. We hope our guests walk away with a better appreciation of how spirits can pair well with food and what the difference is between many of the world’s great spirits such as the different whiskies of the world. You can take a tour and learn how whiskey is made and then you can apply that knowledge in our restaurant!” High West Distillery’s intimate facility is the perfect gathering place to refuel, discuss the adventures of the day and enjoy a unique dining experience. CARL FIESSINGER • 350 MAIN BRASSIERE Carl Fiessinger, a native of Charleston, SC has a true passion for what he says food should be. To Carl, cooking is not about fads, it’s about cooking something correctly and with integrity, rather than doing something trendy and for the moment. A Salt Lake City local for the last 9 years, Carl has taken on such ventures as Executive Chef of the late Panache, Boulevard and Zola. Fiessinger is a Certified Chef de Cuisine by the American Culinary Federation and has won many national culinary awards including: Silver Medal at Sysco Intermountain Western National Food Show Competition; Gold Medal at Nicholas and Company A.C.F. sanctioned culinary competition. Chef Fiessinger began 26 VINTNER DINNER CHEFS cooking with his grandmother and mother at a young age. He has fond memories shelling bushels of field beans with his grandmother from her weekly CSA basket delivery. After the beans were completed, Carl’s grandmother would treat him to fresh baked bread, apple butter and a honeycomb as a reward. Chef Fiessinger has trained under a few great-named chefs and attended Johnson Wales Culinary Arts College. He prefers, however, to claim his understanding and success of gastronomy from long nights of reading Escoffier and working hands-on with farmers and families. Chef Fiessinger has now taken the reins at 350 Main Brasserie and Spur Bar and Grill in Park City, Utah as the new Executive Chef of Golden Rule Inc. PETER HANSEN • FORMER CHEF DE CUISINE OF BAR AMERICAIN Peter Hansen’s desire to become a chef began at the age of 15, when he got his first gig working in a professional kitchen. He fell in love with the fast-paced environment of restaurants and appreciates the discipline it takes to be a professional chef. Over the course of his professional career, Chef Hansen has shared his culinary talents across the globe from the Caribbean to Western Europe to Martha’s Vineyard. Eventually landing in London, he accepted a position with the Grove Park Hotel where he focused on modern European cuisine with international spices. The call to come back to America came within 18 months of landing in London and Peter returned to the States where he soon found himself working alongside Bobby Flay in midtown Manhattan as the Chef de Cuisine at Bar Americain. Chef Hansen’s commitment with Bobby Flay didn’t end in the kitchen. It would bring him numerous culinary opportunities such as food and wine events in Miami, Charleston and Aspen. In addition, Peter as had the opportunity to demonstrate his skills to a national television audience as Bobby Flay’s Sous Chef in multiple Iron Chef Episodes. ZANE HOLMQUIST • STEIN ERIKSEN LODGE As Executive Chef, Zane Holmquist leads the talented food and beverage team at Stein Eriksen Lodge and oversees the Lodge’s biannual menu development as well as the management of overall kitchen operations and special events. Prior to the Lodge, he served as Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager for Goldener Hirsch Inn in Deer Valley. He also founded the upscale restaurant, Fuggles, in Salt Lake City in 1984 and served as the banquet chef for the AAA Four Diamond-rated Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, California. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Chef Zane has made appearances on NBC’s TODAY Show, ABC’s Good Things Utah, Park City TV, Park City KPCW and Sirius Radio’s The Martha Stewart Show. His cuisine has been featured in publications such as Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Sunset, SKI Magazine, Salt Lake Magazine, City Weekly, Traditional Home and Food Arts. In 2005, Chef Zane was invited to showcase his work at the renowned James Beard House in New York City and was the recipient of the 2005 Governor’s Culinary Artisan Award. DEAN HOTTLE • SNAKE CREEK GRILL Chef Dean Hottle started working in the kitchen at a very young age, learning the basics from his mother and grandmothers. Growing up in New York and Connecticut gave him opportunities to work side-byside with the best. Chef Hottle spent time in the kitchen working with the highly-acclaimed celebrity Chef Brendan Walsh at The Elm’s Restaurant in Ridgefield, CT as well as Chef Chad Scothorn at The Cosmopolitan in Telluride, CO. Not only did he work with exceptional chefs, he also received further training and education while earning an Associate’s Degree from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Chef Dean Hottle came to Utah in 1999 and spent six years working under Chef Barb Hill at Snake Creek Grill. Chef Hottle brought his culinary vision to Snake Creek Grill, with fourteen years of fine dining experience. Dean transforms classical dishes into comforting meals. The Snake Creek Grill is now owned and operated by Chef Hottle. JASON KIEFFER • INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE’S PARK CITY MEDICAL CENTER Jason Kieffer is the Executive Chef and Wellness Coach at Intermountain Healthcare’s Park City Medical Center. 27 VINTNER DINNER CHEFS Starting his career at age 16 as apprentice under the head chef of New York’s famous Tavern on the Green Restaurant, Kieffer earned his degree from the Culinary Institute of America, and upon graduation, relocated to Seattle to work with several of the city’s most esteemed restaurateurs. Kieffer worked as a private chef to telecommunications pioneer Craig McCaw, and then was appointed Executive Chef at the AAA Four Diamond-rated Bellevue Club Hotel. After earning a degree in Holistic Health and Wellness, Kieffer was named Executive Chef at Microsoft Headquarters. As a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, Kieffer relies heavily on his relationships with local farmers and artisanal food purveyors, purchasing only the finest, pesticide-free, organic produce, always selecting certified, hormone-free dairy products and ordering only free-range, grass-fed meats and poultry. MARIANN KISS • PRIVATE CHEF TO THE STARS Chef Mariann Kiss is an accomplished Hungarian culinary artist who comes to Red, White & Snow with an impressive resume. Spending the last decade as a private chef, she has served up her fare to a number of Hollywood’s elite, including the Jolie-Pitt family, Jeremy Irons, Anthony Hopkins and Cynthia Nixon. Chef Kiss has trained under and shared her talents as a chef at Le Bourbon with Laurent Vandenameele, Château Visz with Thomas Keller and Klaus Deutschmann, and most recently with Miguel Rocha Vieira and Nicolas Rafael Delgado at Costes, Budapest’s first Michelin Star restaurant. IGOR KRICHMAR • LESPRI PRIME STEAK SUSHI BAR A rising star in the Park City dining scene, Chef Igor Kritchmar became an Executive Chef at the young age of 24. Prior to achieving the post at Lespri Prime Steak Sushi, Igor was a part of the culinary team that opened the Montage Deer Valley and acted as the Executive Sous Chef of Apex. Prior to Park City, Chef Igor spent time in the kitchens of a few famous establishments including Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, CA, The Fat Duck in the U.K. and Stratta in Las Vegas. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, Chef Igor has relished in infusing his flare for both European culinary stylings and locally sourced cuisine to create a chic and unique Modern Steakhouse dining experience that is generating an exceptional amount of buzz ROGER LAWS • DONE TO YOUR TASTE Roger Laws is a Provo, Utah native who started his career in the Tree Room kitchen at Sundance Resort back in the 1980’s and has now made his way back to Resort Restaurants. Since his beginnings, Chef Roger has moved through the culinary ranks and honed his skills with some of the most skilled chefs across the Wasatch front and back. His experience has come from positions like managing the kitchen at The Lookout Café at Park West, working as a Sous Chef at Solitude’s Roundhouse sleigh ride dinners, then serving as the Executive Chef of Pasillas Restaurant at the base of the Uinta Mountains for 11 years. Most recently, Roger was the Executive Chef of Park City’s Zoom. His culinary style combines Rocky Mountain cuisine with international influences. Roger joined the culinary team at Done to Your Taste in June 2012. “Chef Roger’s dedication to nutrition, fresh ingredients and locally-sourced products make him an ideal match for Done To Your Taste,” said proprietor Eileen Dunn, who two years ago launched Done To Your Health, specializing in raw food trends and detox. “Chef Roger will provide new, delicious options for our health-conscious clientele, as well,” she said. CARTER LIGHT • SILVER RESTAURANT Carter Light, Chef de Cuisine at Silver originally hails from Vermont. This is also where he began his cooking career. He has worked in kitchens from the age of 14, when he began as a dishwasher in North Hero, VT. It was here that he worked his way up through every position in the kitchen at Shore Acres Inn. Vermont, known for its tried and true methods of agriculture, is also home to the world’s best artisan cheeses, wonderful maple syrup, dedicated small farms, and some of the most organized organic and traditional ranchers. The region helped to foster his love for food. Chef Carter acquired his culinary degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2008. After spending a year on the North Island of New Zealand, Carter moved to Jackson Hole, WY and began work with The Fine Dining Restaurant Group. He started as line cook at Il Villaggio Osteria under the watchful eye of Chef Paul O’Connor. The two bonded 28 VINTNER DINNER CHEFS quickly, and Carter began ascending the ranks. He worked his way up to Sous Chef in 2011. As Chef Paul took on the new task of Silver, in Park City, he left the reigns of Osteria to Carter. Carter once again proved himself to be a very talented and capable chef. In the summer of 2012, Carter took over as Chef de Cuisine at Silver Restaurant. Here, he has been able to put his own personality on every plate. Silver has been achieving incredibly high marks as a direct result of Chef Carter and his talents. His love of food is dwarfed only by his love of the outdoors. Carter is an avid hunter, fisherman, skier, and dog lover. PAUL O’CONNOR • SILVER RESTAURANT Paul O’Connor, Executive Chef of Silver Restaurant in Park City, was born and raised in Troy, New York. Chef O’Connor graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in 1999. He has worked at Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City, was co-owner of Stoneground Restaurant in Salt Lake City, Executive Chef of Old Yellowstone Garage in Jackson Hole, WY, and Il Villaggio Osteria in Teton Village, WY. Chef O’Connor has appeared on an episode of Giada’s Everyday Italian on the Food Network. O’Connor is also co-owner of VaporBeats Production Company (vaporbeats.com) and known as DJ Flambe in the music scene. O’Connor resides in Alpine, Wyoming. VIET PHAM • FORAGE Viet Pham grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area with parents who loved food and cooking. His upbringing inspired him to pursue a career in food and he graduated from the California Culinary Academy in 2002. While attending school, Pham interned at Michelin-starred Fifth Floor Restaurant in San Francisco, CA under award-winning chef Laurent Gras. Pham went on to cater local private events before relocating to Provo, UT to secure the Executive Chef position at Spark Restaurant Lounge. During his time at Spark Restaurant, Pham met his business partner, Bowman and Brown, and the pair opened Forage Restaurant in Salt Lake City, UT. Though a unique concept in the Salt Lake City restaurant scene, Forage Restaurant was well-received by the community and quickly emerged as the top eatery in the area; it won Salt Lake Magazine’s Best New Restaurant - Salt Lake City in 2010, Best Restaurant - Salt Lake City in 2011, and Pham won Best Chef from the magazine in 2012. Pham won Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2011, after receiving a nomination from the magazine the previous year for People’s Best New Chef: Southwest. His scallop sashimi with Meyer Lemon confit was also featured in Food & Wine in the 10 Best Restaurant Dishes of 2010. The James Beard Foundation has nominated Pham for Best Chef: Southwest in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, Pham participated in Food Network’s show Extreme Chef. He also appeared on Iron Chef America where he competed and won against Chef Bobby Flay. ROBERT VALAIKA • SHABU Chef Robert has a B.A. in food arts, a four-year program, from Kendall College in Illinois. He externed at Charlie Trotters in Chicago and then worked for more than two years with Nabu Matsuhisia in Los Angeles. He opened the Aspen Matsuhisia in 1998 and operated it for two years. Chef Robert joined forces with his brother Kevin and started Shabu in Park City, which features freestyle Asian cuisine. Together, they share a passion for food and mountain life. BILL WHITE • BILL WHITE ENTERPRISES Bill White began in the restaurant business at age 12 cooking French fries at a drive-in restaurant in Northern Michigan. By age seventeen, he was running the entire kitchen operation of a steak house grossing $2 million/year, and overseeing a staff of thirty. At age 22, he enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. At the Culinary Institute, Chef White excelled in his studies and upon graduation, was selected to be assistant instructor to Master Chef Mark Erickson, 29 VINTNER DINNER CHEFS then the youngest master chef in the United States. A year later, Ferdinand Metz, Director of the Culinary Institute, offered Chef White a job teaching culinary arts at the Center International de Glion, a hotel school located in the mountains above Lake Geneva, Switzerland. After a year there, White decided to expand his own culinary experience by traveling throughout Switzerland and France working at Michelin-rated three-star restaurants (the highest rating for a restaurant in the world). Chef White then moved to Utah later that year and bought the Alpine Prospector Hotel in Park City, planned and executed a major renovation, and then reopened it as Grappa Italian Restaurant in January 1993. Bill White’s restaurants now also include: Chimayo, Wahso, Windy Ridge Café and Bakery, Ghidotti’s, and Sushi Blue. Chef White’s restaurants have received the DIRONA award (Distinguished Restaurants of North America) for the past seven consecutive years and the Wine Spectator award for the past consecutive eight years. In 1999, The Robb Report Magazine listed White as one of the top ten chefs in the nation. ZEKE WRAY • TALISKER RESTAURANT COLLECTION As Executive Chef for Talisker, Chef Zeke’s focus is to provide extraordinary guest and member experiences with delectable cuisine made from scratch. Now in his second stint with the Talisker Restaurant Collection, Executive Chef Zeke Wray’s culinary experience has taken him all over the West. Raised in Fort Collins, Colorado, he began working in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher when he was 16 years old. Wray attended the California Culinary Institute in San Francisco, where he gained hands-on experience in the kitchen at the prestigious five-star restaurant, Jardiniere. Later, Wray made his way to Park City and worked for Bill White Enterprises, where he met Chef John Murcko, ran a small catering business and joined the Talisker Club kitchen team at the Talisker Tower. Yearning to open his own restaurant, he moved to Arizona and opened “Sophia’s” in Sierra Vista, Arizona. “I call it my business school,” Wray says of Sophia’s, which he named after his young daughter. “It taught me what it takes to run a business and the different areas of a restaurant that are affected together.” The snow and the Talisker Restaurant Collection beckoned Wray and his family back to Park City. In 2011, Wray was introduced as the newest Executive Chef of Bistro at Canyons where he still creates traditional bistro fare while adhering to kosher guidelines. In July 2012, Chef Zeke was promoted to Executive Chef of Talisker. ASI YOKED • REEF’S RESTAURANT & GALLERY Asi Yoked is Reef’s owner and chef. Reef’s is the culmination of Asi’s dream and determination to establish a restaurant that offers high-quality and delicious food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Asi grew up in Tel Aviv, Israel and it is there that he learned to appreciate and respect the incredibly rich cuisine of the Mediterranean. After serving in the Israeli Army, Asi moved to the United States. Spending time in places such as Colorado and Florida, Asi developed a deep connection with the natural world. His passion for selecting the finest ingredients derives from this connection and understanding of the environment. Making Ability Transcend Disability! Tech Mahindra is proud to support the National Ability Center Tech Mahindra feels privileged to support Red, White & Snow 2013 and the exemplary work that NAC has been doing through its various activities for the Individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities and their families. In our own way, we have been making a real difference to the lives of many Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by enabling www.techmahindra.com livelihood, vocational training, counseling and medical attention within our enterprise. A global systems integrator and business transformation consulting organization, we are part of the US$ 15.9 billion Mahindra Group. We are more than 155,000 people in over 100 countries, united by a common purpose—to enable people to Rise. _07483 5.5x8.5 4c “Let’s get this party started.” What better way to bring people together than by taking the time to celebrate that which we have in common? And as more and more people join in, the greater the community grows. Wells Fargo is proud to be a part of the National Ability Center Red, White and Snow Gala. wellsfargo.com © 2013 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (810178_07483) 810178_07483 5.5x8.5 4c.indd 1 2/4/13 9:29 AM 13 9:29 AM VINEYARD STORIES AMICI CELLARS In the 1990’s, a group of friends with a passion for life and good wine decided to crush a few tons of grapes in Napa Valley for their own personal cellars. The results were so well received they started producing wine for the public the very next year. They appropriately chose to name the wine, Amici (“friends” in Italian). Amici’s Partners include John Harris, Bob and Celia Shepard, Sharon Kazan Harris, Bart Woytowicz and Joel Aiken. At Amici, the focus is on quality not quantity. Because they insist on keeping production small, they can carefully control the process, crafting wines that are like small works of art in each bottle. What began as just a few friends crushing some grapes for fun has now become an award-winning, premium wine known around the country. Amici wines are now and have always been created by friends, for friends. You are invited to join this circle of “amici”. CA’ DEL BOSCO FRANCIACORTA If wine is art, Franciacorta’s masterpiece is Ca’ del Bosco. Ca’ del Bosco is the leading brand of sparkling wines with ultra-fine perlage that bear the name of the zone where they are made: Franciacorta. That enviable position has been reached thanks to the passion of Maurizio Zanella, who in the early 1970s set out to pursue his vocation, playing a leading role in Italy’s wine renaissance and transforming a house in the woods into a cutting edge winery. At Ca’ del Bosco, one key principle inspires the entire production process, from grape selection to bottling, and that principle is quality, or rather, excellence. Ca’ del Bosco wines must meet the requirements for total drinking pleasure: supreme balance and perfect harmony. CHIMNEY ROCK WINERY The story of Chimney Rock is entwined with the story of Napa Valley’s Stags Leap District, home to some of the most elegant Cabernet Sauvignon produced on American soil. Owned by the Terlato family, the distinctive character of Chimney Rock’s wines springs from a simple yet extraordinary foundation - the Stags Leap District, Napa Valley’s smallest and arguably, most acclaimed sub-appellation. All grapes for Chimney Rock’s Reserve Cabernet, Cabernet Sauvignon, and “Elevage” are grown on the winery’s 137-acre estate at the southern end of the District. Winemaker Elizabeth Vianna approaches her craft with an artistic sensibility creating wines praised by critics and highly sought after by collectors. 33 VINEYARD STORIES CIMAROSSA Cimarossa, meaning “red hill top”, is one of Howell Mountain’s most scenic estates, with terraced vineyards and olive groves climbing the hillsides. Located at 2,100 feet elevation on the top of the Vaca range, the eastern mountains of the Napa Valley, Cimarossa is ideally situated to produce worldclass wine and olive oil. The vines and olive trees are tended by hand, a labor of love that is evident in the quality of the products. The vineyards on the estate produce a rich yet elegant Cabernet Sauvignon. CONTINUUM ESTATE Continuum Estate was founded in 2005 by Robert, Marcia and Tim Mondavi. Continuum’s 172-acres enjoy a magnificent vista and are the perfect site to grow rich, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Merlot. Four generations of the Mondavi family have grown and produced wines among the world’s finest. Cesare Mondavi was the first to bring wine to the table but it was his son Robert’s passion for excellence that inspired both his family and the world. Continuum is a single red wine produced with clarity of focus at the highest quality and expresses the Mondavi family’s unique understanding of and expertise with Cabernet family varieties grown in the Napa Valley. DAVID ARTHUR VINEYARDS Three generations have worked together to establish David Arthur as a worldclass producer of the highest quality wines. Each of their hand crafted wines express the unique terroir of the estate. Despite the rough, rocky terrain these vines hail from, year after year they produce wines with lush fruit character and silky tannins. From the 21 acres planted on its Pritchard Hill estate, David Arthur cultivate small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Verdot, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo. The wines, Meritaggio, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Elevation 1147, are 100% crafted from these estate grapes. FARELLA VINEYARD Farella Vineyard is located a few miles from downtown Napa in the “Coombsville” area, a likely future AVA. We specialize in high quality, food-friendly wines that reflect our unique vineyard site. We have produced Farella-Park wines for over 25 years and introduced our Farella “Alta” in 2005. We also supply grapes to several other top Napa Valley producers. 34 VINEYARD STORIES “Farella makes around 1200 cases of wine each year with no real plans to increase that amount. That’s just enough for him to feel like he has crafted each wine personally to the standards of quality he requires. And after tasting through his wines, it’s pretty easy to see how high those standards are.” -- Alder Yarrow, vinography.com We encourage visitors to come and experience our serene and spectacular location and informative tastings in a relaxed atmosphere. FISHER VINEYARD Founded in 1973 by Fred and Juelle Fisher, the winery is nestled on the western face of Spring Mountain. Fisher Vineyards produces wines from two of California’s most prestigious wine regions: the northern Napa Valley and Sonoma Mayacamas Mountains. With the Fisher’s three children now joining as partners, the family remains steadfast in their mission to grow and produce wines of consistent, world-class quality, wines that express their unique mountain or valley heritage in the truest sense of terroir. The resulting wines pay tribute to the land, as well as to each member of the Fisher team… and display classic balance and a style that transcends time. JOHNDROW VINEYARDS David and Maryann Johndrow, founders and self-proclaimed wine fanatics, are leading one of the hottest new boutique wineries in Napa. Their wine has developed a cult-like following among the Hollywood elite and been served at Sundance Film Festival, ESPY’s and Academy Awards parties. Specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa’s Howell Mountain and Oakville appellations and crisp clean Sauvignon Blanc, Johndrow Vineyard wines represent the future of winemaking - reasonably priced, spirited and on a mission to help wine lovers everywhere “Find Your Happy Place.” JONATA Dedicated to expressing a range of red—and a handful of white—wines from its estate in the central coast of California’s Ballard Canyon (Santa Ynez Appellation), Jonata is one of a new breed of producers throughout the world who are thriving with a non-traditional amalgam of varieties and blends. With a commitment in particular to Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, and informed by cutting edge viticulture and winemaking, the Jonata wines are on the vanguard of an emerging quality movement in California winegrowing. Jonata is dedicated to sustainability from the inside out; utilizing polyface farming, which integrates and revolves livestock in their farming model to naturally enhances the soil and health of their land. Water is used judiciously and with precision and herbicides and pesticides don’t even enter the conversation. 35 VINEYARD STORIES JONES FAMILY VINEYARDS Jones Family Vineyards was established in 1996 as a family run winery with the singular focus to produce the finest wines. Their location on a south facing hillside between St. Helena and Calistoga in the Northern Napa Valley provides the ideal combination of soil and climate for the development of Cabernet Sauvignon. Vineyard manager, David Abreu, and winemaker, Thomas Rivers Brown have worked to maximize the potential of their unique locations to produce three outstanding wines, the Jones Family Vineyards Cabernet, a cabernet blend wine, The Sisters, and the newest effort Jones Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc. JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS In 1973, Joseph Phelps bought the 600-acre Connolly cattle ranch in Spring Valley, and began planting vineyards. The winery was completed in 1974 and that same year the first Syrah was made, the first grapes were crushed at the new facility and the first Insignia was produced. Nearly four decades later, the flagship wine, Insignia, is recognized as one of the world’s great wines. 29 of 34 vintages have been rated 90 or more points by various wine publications. Today the “goût de terroir” or “taste of the soil” is what the wines of Joseph Phelps Vineyards are all about. From the elegant, multi-layered Insignia of Stags Leap and the Rutherford Bench, to the aromatic Viognier from St. Helena. KELHAM VINEYARDS Kelham Vineyards, farmed by Rawson Kelham for the last thirty-five years, is located in the heart of the Oakville appellation, surrounded by such prestigious names as Harlan Estate, Martha’s Vineyard, Mondavi’s Opus One, Paradigm, and Vinehill Ranch. In the past, this great vineyard has supplied fruit to some of the most eminent wineries of the Napa Valley such including Duckhorn, Cakebread, Mondavi and Beaulieu. The family goal at Kelham is to grow, produce, and bottle premium wines, solely utilizing their prized vineyards. The varietals on the property consist of Cabernet, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, and a small planting of Petit Verdot. These masterful winemakers concentrate on the integral quality of the fruit and devote their time to handcrafting elegant estate wines. LAIL VINEYARDS Lail Vineyards believes that wine – like life – is best enjoyed when it is harmonious. By embracing the delicate and challenging art of cultivating the ever-changing landscape, they’ve created the ideal to which they aspire: a seamless, elegant wine that exhibits finesse and brings delight to guests at every table. 36 The expertise of winemaker, Philippe Melka, is reflected in the beautiful balance of each wine. With degrees in geology, agronomy and enology and 15 years VINEYARD STORIES experience in France, Australia, Italy, and the Napa Valley, Melka brings consummate knowledge of vineyards and winemaking and a passion for exploring the relationship between soil and wine quality. Lail Vineyard wines are recognized worldwide for their delicious restraint that marries beautifully with food and illuminates the intimate connections of family and friends. LACHINI VINEYARDS Lachini Vineyards has quickly become recognized amongst America’s hottest wineries since releasing their inaugural vintage of 2001. Their Estate vineyard is located in Oregon’s Chehalem Mountains in the North Willamette Valley. Passionate about meticulous farming, whereby the Estate vineyard is farmed using Biodynamic® practices, Lachini also works with a selected group of exceptional vineyards who share similar holistic farming practices and embody “winegrowing”. Their old-world, limited-production Pinot Noirs are classically-styled for complexity, grace and profoundness to reveal unique expressions of terroir. In addition to Pinot Noirs, Lachini also craft very small lots of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon from some of Washington’s finest vineyards. LORENZA Lorenza Rosé is homage to the lovely rose wines of the south of France. The fruit is sourced from wonderful old vines grown in Northern California — Mourvedre, Carignane, Cinsault and Grenache for a bright many layered flavor profile. Picked early in the season for wonderful acidity, whole cluster pressed to achieve a pale pink hue, then fermented dry, Lorenza Rosé is a sophisticated companion to many dishes. Owned by mother-daughter team, Melinda Kearney a Napa Valley based marketing consultant and Michèle Ouellet, an international fashion model, Lorenza is the celebration of wine, fashion, art, and food. MACAULEY VINEYARD The Macauley Vineyard label was originally established in St. Helena in the early 1980s by Ann Macauley Watson and for several years produced a very well received late harvest Sauvignon Blanc with help from renowned winemaker, Rick Forman. In the late summer of 2000, Ann’s son Mac went to work for Rudd Estate in Oakville. After several months of winery work and education he was inspired to revive the family label, and, working with winemaker and childhood friend Kirk Venge, crushed his first grapes in October of 2001. Mac and Kirk have one goal: to source the highest quality fruit in Napa Valley and make wines of extraordinary depth and personality. The grapes they choose showcase the terroir of the vineyards and create a remarkable wine-drinking experience. 37 VINEYARD STORIES OAKVILLE RANCH VINEYARDS Oakville Ranch is the original mountain vineyard of the sub-appellation that produces the New World’s most celebrated Cabernets. Covering just two square miles at the heart of Napa Valley, the Oakville district may be small, but its wines play a very big role in the connoisseur’s collection. At 1,400 feet above the valley floor, Oakville Ranch produces fruit that speaks from the appellation’s signature: red volcanic soil with a mountain accent. The Oakville Ranch vineyard is an animated and effusively beautiful place, with vines are surrounded by wild grasses, native meadows and unsullied woodlands. Insectaries and raptor habitats provide efficient pest control and welcome biodiversity. And of course, people work hard in the midst of it all to grow grapes and make wines that are lush and unapologetically true, that hum with life. PARALLEL NAPA VALLEY In its first few years, Parallel Napa Valley has grown to be one of the most exciting new Napa mountainside wineries in California. Parallel Napa Valley wines are the result of a collaboration of eight close friends and two of the top winemaking professionals in the industry today: Philippe Melka, who was recently named the 2005 Winemaker of the Year by Food & Wine magazine, and highly-acclaimed Vineyard Manager Jim Barbour of Barbour Vineyards. Philippe and Jim are responsible for crafting some of the most sought after wines in Napa Valley. The inaugural 2003 Parallel Cabernet Sauvignon marked the first time these masters had collaborated to create such an affordable wine. PEJU PROVINCE WINERY Peju is a dynamic family-owned and operated Wine Estate located in Rutherford CA. The winery, with its magnificent 50-foot tasting tower, pristine gardens, and extraordinary tasting environment, create a Napa Valley experience that should not be missed. Founded in 1982 by Tony and Herta Peju, today two generations are working side by side at Peju as daughters, Ariana and Lisa Peju, take the helm. Dedicated to making small lots of carefully crafted Cabernet Sauvignon and blends, the wines reflect the vivaciousness and elegance exuded by the personalities of the family members and their Rutherford and Persephone vineyards. One of only 18 Certified Green Wineries, the Peju family is dedicated to sustainable and organic farming practices. PORTER FAMILY VINEYARD Our story starts five million years ago when a small sandpiper wandered along the shore, seeing a world we will never know. The tiny tracks the sandpiper left behind were covered with sediment and fossilized by the geological forces that created what is now the Porter Family Vineyards in the Coombsville region of Napa Valley. From our hillside vineyards and underground winery, our family makes small amounts of beautifully hand-crafted wines—each one carrying the unique signature from the vineyard. 38 VINEYARD STORIES RIVINO WINERY Located along the Russian River in Mendocino County, Rivino is a boutique family winery. All wines are handcrafted from select grapes grown on the family’s Schrader Ranch Vineyard. Being surrounded by grapes, and desiring to sample the fruit from the vines, the family began making small amounts of wine for themsleves. Like many things in life, that simple desire evolved. Realizing that they were producing far more wine than they could consume on their own, the family decided it was time to take the next step – hence the creation of Rivino, a 100% estate family winery. RIVINO, is a combination of the words: RIVER and VINO “Where the river becomes the wine.” With much excitement and hard work they have now released their wines for others to enjoy. TERRA VALENTINE Terra Valentine blends the elegance of “place” with the bold subtleties of mountain grown, estate wines. A climb up the switchbacks of Spring Mountain grants not only extraordinary views, but a peek into the winery’s past – all enjoyed amidst a tranquil, mountainside setting. Winemaking at Terra Valentine, helmed by winemaker Sam Baxter, has always been a mix of art and science. A keen focus on the grapes in the vineyard to achieve ideal ripeness and flavor development leads to a winemaking style marked by minimal intervention. The yield of this approach is evident in Terra Valentine wines, which reflect a sense of place while showing the intensity of mountain grown fruit and balanced elegance. TRIFECTA WINES The Nyárády Family has been making wine since the early 1820’s in the northwestern portion of Transylvania. In 1948, the once beautiful 40-acre estate was seized by the communist Romanian government and destroyed. Today, the youngest generation of the Nyárády family has made the United States his home and resurrected this almost two century old family tradition in collaboration with a third generation California winemaker, Bill Ballentine. Good things always happen in threes, omne trium perfectum”, and Trifecta Wines was created following their family’s win-win-win philosophy. Their wine, their family, and the wine enthusiast or charity they support. The approach is slightly different from most: Rather than spending energy on trying to make each year’s wine similar to what may be expected from a previous vintage, the family prefers to concentrate all of their efforts on what they refer to as “unique vintage excellence” or the best nature has to offer that year. 39 SUCCESS EXCEPTIONAL TALENT STRATEGIC ASSETS… A WINNING INVESTMENT. QEP Resources is a leading independent natural gas and oil exploration and production company with operations in the Rocky Mountain and Midcontinent regions of the United States. A Proud Past—A Bright Future NYSE: QEP www.qepres.com NANCY TALLMAN real estate strategist Thank You National Ability Center! p. Whitney loved hor se cam Creative Marketing Wo rks. My Sold listings set 3 pric e records in 3 neighborhoods this year. NANCY TALLMAN Real Estate Strategist 435.901.0659 nancy.tallman@sothebysrealty.com | insideparkcityrealestate.com SPECIAL GUEST BRETT FEORE SOMMELIER, ARLINGTON CLUB NEW YORK Before the wine, came the appetite. At only 11-years old, Brett Feore began cooking in the kitchen of his childhood home in East Rockaway, NY while watching continuous episodes of Frugal Gourmet and Cooking Secrets of the CIA. But it was not until six years later when a date brought over a bottle of wine that Feore’s oenological curiosity was ignited. The very next day, Feore began exploring different wine shops in his neighborhood, examining labels and familiarizing himself with different varieties of wine. Feore never lost his thirst for wine after becoming a student at New York’s prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1997. He realized that the same explorations in cooking - balancing flavors and playing with textures mirrored that of analyses of wine. After his CIA graduation and externship at New York City’s Atlantic Grill that Feore earned his first of three Sommelier certifications and moved out of the kitchen and into the wine cellar. Feore’s talents and approach to pairing wine were honed at a number of esteemed New York City restaurants, including Laurent Tourondel’s Flagship BLT Steak, March, Picholine, and Apiary before returning to work with Chef Tourondel at New York City’s new hot spot Arlington Club. Feore joined the team with Laurent Tourondel at the beginning of this year at Arlington Club and has since used his talents to further extend and improve upon the restaurant’s ever-changing global wine list. With steak as an accessible, broad platform, Feore introduces diners to unique varietals, independent vintners and exceptional bottles of wine. He also continues to challenge himself through The Court of Master Sommeliers. 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The explosion sent his 37,000-pound “mine-resistant, ambushprotected” vehicle 5 feet into the air. The incident left him partially paralyzed and also resulted in partial loss of his eyesight. After returning home, Montoya struggled greatly with his physical and mental condition. Overcoming these injuries proved to be difficult and he had a hard time coping with this new reality. It wasn’t until Toby connected with the Wounded Warrior Project and the programs at the National Ability Center that he began to realize he could take his life back. Through support, health and wellness services and adaptive sports programs – including adaptive skiing – Montoya felt like himself again for the first time in years. Although some days go smoothly and others bring confusion and vertigo, Montoya stays positive and keeps a smile on his face. His battlefield mission may be over, but his new mission is helping fellow wounded warriors overcome their struggles after they return home, a task Montoya finds immensely rewarding. LISA SPECKMAN Lisa Speckman is a miracle. In 2005, Lisa had been working in a hospital for years. She was an Emergency Room nurse who was admired for her work ethic, her know-how and her sense of humor. Lisa was also a wife and the mother of one beautiful girl and another on the way. Lisa, her husband Steve and daughter Hannah spent much of their free time skiing, hiking, running and cycling. They were an active and happy family excited to welcome another little girl into the fold. Lisa’s pregnancy had been effortless and on the morning of February 26, Lillian Marrakesh Speckman was born via C-section. Later that day, Steve, a reporter at the Deseret Morning News, was back in the newsroom showing off photos of his new baby. A few days later, when Lisa should have been gathering up her flowers and wrapping Lily for the trip home, there was no question something was wrong. She was in pain, frightened and experiencing trouble breathing. Her stomach was terribly swollen and sore. Probably a kinked bowel, doctors reassured Steve as they wheeled her in for exploratory surgery. However, the next few hours would reveal an infection so massive it would leave Lisa fighting for her life. The Speckman family’s existence was about to change forever. Lisa would leave the hospital, but not the same way she entered it. She would soon learn to live in a world of disability. With amazing grace, dignity, tenacity and love, the Speckmans would reshape their future and come to the National Ability Center to regain their lives as an active family. Lisa will be sharing her incredible and miraculous journey with you tonight. Pa h Park City Mountain Resort has been a proud supporter of the National Ability Center for over 25 years! Discover a mountain you’ll want to call home. parkcitymountain.com (435) 649-8111 AUCTIONEER DAVID REYNOLDS “Mixing a bottomless shaft of British wit with ebullient and brash US style and flair, David Reynolds takes wine auctioneering to a new level,” - Jeremy Oliver, Australian wine writer and educator. Auctioneer David Reynolds charms, cajoles, and entertains with spontaneous one-liners and transforms the role of fundraising auctioneer into a performance art. His San Francisco firm, Reynolds & Buckley, LLC annually raises millions of dollars for charities. Their client list is nationwide and David’s events have been in the Wine Spectator’s list of Top 10 Charity Auctions for years. Unique in a niche of his own creation; his focus is solely on fundraising auctions. Every week, his firm works on behalf organizations large and small including health care and research organizations such as the University of Rochester. In addition, there are arts groups, schools, museums, orchestras, children’s charities, environmental groups, and other deserving causes. Luminaries who have shared his stage are Robin Williams, Jay Leno, Tommy Smothers, Chef Emeril HONORARY ARTIST THOMAS ARVID Thomas Arvid continues to astonish both art and wine enthusiasts with his monumental compositions that capture the delicate beauty of wine and the evocative pleasure of its consumption. Achieving widespread success with his iconic portrayals of the wine experience, Arvid has become synonymous with the art of living graciously. Arvid conveys in vivid detail one of the most enjoyable aspects of life – getting together with friends to enjoy good conversation over the perfect bottle of wine. A self-taught artist, Thomas Arvid has focused on the subject of wine for over 15 years. Arvid recently completed his first museum exhibition and has been featured in USA Today, LA Times, Wine Spectator and named “one of 50 artists you should know” by US Art Magazine. His original and limited edition works reside in homes on every continent. 46 To see more work by Thomas Arvid, please visit Rich Haines gallery in Park City. BOARD MEMBERS Hans Fuegi President Chuck Heath President Elect and Vice-President of Facilities Shawn Fojtik Vice-President of Programs Mike Kerby Vice-President of Finance Shelley Marshall Vice-President of Communications Joy Stanley Vice-President of People Committee Lee Gerstein Ex-Officio President Sara Bartlett Lisa Case Sean Carroll Andy Dahmen Richard K. Gallagher Greg Golding Rena Jordan Alan McIver David O’Brien Honorary Board: Michael Brodsky Adam and Cindy Bronfman Jack Ferraro Jim Gaddis Jerry Gilomen Jon and Karen Huntsman Richard Marriott Judith Martin Frank Richards John Shuff Phil Thompson Meeche White - Co-Founder RWS2013 COMMITTEE A huge thank you to our dedicated and wonderful Red, White & Snow Committee Members: NAC Ad (5x3).pdf C C M M Y Y CM CM MY MY CY CY CMY CMY K K 1 Megan Jessup Kate Katke Melissa Kelly Peter Kemp Michelle Kerby Cynthia Key Linda Lovelace Lauren Marshall Jami Martin Janai Martinez Janis Neary Nancy Nichols Kelly Rogers Cindy Shearman Tracie Strachan Vanessa Strickland Grace Torreano Rena Webb AM 2/21/13 1:02 PM Coca-Cola is proud to support National Ability Center ©2013 The Coca-Cola Company. “Coca-Cola,” “open happiness” and the Contour Bottle are registered trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company. Shelley Marshall • Chair Rachel Alday • Co-Chair Rebekah Abrams Rob Alday Beth Armstrong Peggy Bergmann Shannon Busch Mary Carlson Lindsay Clark Judy Cohn Amy Courage Lineen Melissa Fischer Henry Glasheen Greg Golding Lori Harris Terri Hill Hopkins1 2/22/13 9:49 NACJulie Ad (5x3).pdf Jon Jessup The National Ability Center empowers individuals of all abilities by building selfesteem, confidence and lifetime skills through sport, recreation, and educational programs. National Ability Center www.RedWhiteandSnow.org www.DiscoverNAC.org phone: 435.649.3991 • fax: 435.658.3992 Email: renaw@DiscoverNAC.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 682799, Park City, Utah 84068 Ranch: 1000 Ability Way, Park City, Utah 84060