TOUR DE FORKS COMMITTEE - Center for the Arts Crested Butte

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Ninth Annual Tour de Forks —
Our Signature Fundraising Event!
WELCOME TO THE NINTH ANNUAL TOUR DE FORKS, a fundraiser for the Center
for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado.
The Center for the Arts, Crested Butte’s home for arts and culture, offers engaging
opportunities and educational experiences to enrich and expand the life of our
community. We provide an affordable venue for community produced events such as
the Crested Butte Music Festival and the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre. We present
nationally touring artists in our Winter Season, Summer Season and Alpenglow
concerts. Our Piper Gallery offers local and regional artists a venue to share their
artistic creations. Our visual arts classes give adults and children an opportunity to
learn and create. The Center’s board and staff lead efforts to build a cultural identity
for the Upper East River Valley. We are where the community comes together.
The Center must raise close to 60% of its operating budget each year through
fundraising events and contributions. The Tour de Forks is our signature fundraising
series. With 20 delectable events offered in partnership with many local and
national chefs, hosts and volunteers, we think you’ll enjoy relaxing with friends,
expanding your culinary expertise and learn more about our spectacular valley.
With each reservation you are supporting all that we offer here at the Center.
Please join us for another fabulous summer of Tour de Forks events!
Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors for making these events possible.
Special thanks to the chefs who makes these events a huge success! Our chefs
travel near and far and take time away from their busy restaurants to support the
Center! Bon Appetit!
TOUR DE FORKS COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Marj O’Reilly ! CB’S GOT TALENT: Keely Murphy
MOTOWN IN THE MOUNTAINS: Debbie Brannian, Carol Webb
CHEFS ON THE EDGE CHAIRS: Roger and Linda Brown, Clyde and Bitsy Wyant
SPECIAL THANKS: Jenny Birnie, Jamie Booth, Laura Cass
COVER PHOTO: Nathan Bilow
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A Taste of the Town
DESTINATION: CB Mountain Heritage Museum,
Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle, Soupcon, and Le Bosquet
TIME OF ARRIVAL: 5:00 p.m.
EXCURSION MAXIMUM: 30 ! TOLL: $150
CHEFS: Michael Marchitelli, Jason Vernon and Vic Shepard
June
22
ENJOY A SUMMER EVENING STROLL, greeting old friends and experiencing the
culinary excellence of some of the best chefs in Crested Butte! This “progressive
dinner” will start with a trip to the Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum for a
history lesson from the always-entertaining Museum Director, Glo Cunningham.
She will invite guests to tour the museum, sip on a glass of wine and enjoy some
scrumptious appetizers while listening to stories of the local personalities who have
made Crested Butte such a special and unique place to live.
Guests will then take a short walk to Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle for a
mouthwatering roasted tomato salad and a glass of Maso Canali pinot grigio. Mike
may well be Crested Butte’s best-known Italian and as a Former Chefs on the Edge
competitor, he has consistently garnered local dining awards for his menu of his
family’s classic Italian recipes.
The culinary journey proceeds to the ever-popular Soupcon Bistro. Under the
care of Chef and Owner Jason Vernon, guests will enjoy a private seating in this
rustic and intimate restaurant while experiencing first-class customer service. Seared
Black Angus filet mignon will be prepared to perfection with white truffle mashed
potatoes and a ragout of wilted baby spinach to accompany this spectacular meal.
The evening will commence under the care and expertise of Vic and Candy
Shepard, owners of Le Bosquet for the past 33 years. The relaxed atmosphere of
this contemporary French restaurant will be a great way to end the evening with a
rich and decadent dessert. A memorable evening of fine dining in Crested Butte —
don’t miss this great evening to kick off the 2010 summer TDF season!
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July
8
Dining in Regal Aspens
DESTINATION: Upper Anthracite, Mt. Crested Butte
TOUR GUIDES: Kennedy and Martin Garcia
CHEF: Mike Busse, Garlic Mike’s, Gunnison and Montrose
A MOUNTAIN ESCAPE, Kennedy and Martin Garcia’s Anthracite house was selected
as a “Dream Home” by HGTV in 2008. Breathtaking views atop Anthracite Road
complement a secluded aspen setting. This house, both dramatic and cozy, is
clearly designed to entertain. Reclaimed wood and moss rock on the exterior make
the home look like a true Colorado residence. Large reclaimed timbers are used for
the trusses in the living room and a stone fireplace blend the living and dining
room spaces. Guests will enjoy exploring the creative design features that truly
make this house one of a kind; antique cabinets, a historic door used as a coffee
table and a sunset inspired wrap around deck.
Mike Busse,well-known and loved chef in the Gunnison Valley from Garlic Mike’s,
has consistently garnered People’s Choice awards for his Italian cuisine and also
holds the trophy for being the 2009 Chefs on the Edge winner! A graduate of the
Academy of Culinary Arts, Mike takes pride in using only the finest of fresh
seasonal ingredients for his dishes. Mike sets an example of philanthropic giving in
the Gunnison Valley community. He conducts cooking classes at Interiors with Oohs
and Aahs, does cooking demos in private homes, and has been featured on
Denver’s CW2 Morning Show cooking segment. His sense of humor and warm
smile create a remarkable experience in which guests are involved in cooking
demonstrations and the creation of a culinary work of art!
July
DESTINATION: Prospect in Mt. Crested Butte
TOUR GUIDES: Beth and David Bell
CHEF: Elizabeth Bond, Managing Director of Crested Butte Theater
and former Director Diva Catering in London
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THIS incredible event of English delights and traditions.
Talisker House from the Isle of Skye, was christened this special name after just a
‘wee bit of whiskey was poured into the foundation by the owners, David and Beth,
for good luck! Thus begins the amazing thought given in designing and building
this spectacular home. Upon entering start your visit by witnessing the massive
entry stonework, which is seen throughout the house in the fireplaces and the halfbath. You also won’t want to miss seeing the 5 bedrooms (two of which are
masters), the media room, 5-hole putting green, and the continuous water current
pool. If it is a clear night, look from the majestic windows and deck, and feel as
though you are right in the Milky Way.
Chef Elizabeth Bond attended schools in London, and the Royal College of
Music, thus the name of her company, Diva Catering. She has sung in operas and
concerts in Europe and American and performed in the Phantom of the Opera.
Although she has directed the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre for the past three
years, she still performs occasionally as a singer, so be prepared for her to burst
into song from time to time during the evening!
Guests will be welcomed with a refreshing glass of Pims, the traditional British
summer cocktail served at Ascot, Wimbledon, Henley, Glyndebourne and all the
other places to be seen during the British Summer Season. The dinner buffet will
include a variety of toothsome summer favourites, and an enticing array on the
dessert trolley will complete the feast!
An English SummerSupper
In the“Talisker” House
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July
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“Eclectic” Majesty
DESTINATION: Crested Butte
TOUR GUIDES: Elizabeth and Richard Bond
CHEF: Ben Breslauer, The Club at Crested Butte
THE HOME OF Elizabeth and Richard Bond reflects their warm personalities and big
presence in the Crested Butte community — this house is made for entertaining!
As guests walk through the prominent entry of the Bond’s striking home, they
will quickly understand why this well-designed house creates a naturally
comfortable atmosphere for an evening dinner party, or a home soiree, or a Tour
de Fork’s event. The beautiful Arts and Crafts style incorporates an eclectic mix of
building materials from locations as far — flung as Brazil, Australia and Europe,
and as close to home as Wisconsin and Oklahoma. The house is furnished with a
mix of European antiques reflecting the Bond family’s thirty years of living in
London. Perched above town, the home features a direct view of Mt. Crested Butte
as well as Gothic Mountain and
down the valley.
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Guests will enjoy watching
Chef Ben Breslauer create a
memorable dining event in the
kitchen that can only be
described as a “Chef’s dream”
with its stunning views and open
spaces. Growing up in Salisbury,
Connecticut, Ben was Sous Chef
for the Sharon Country Club in
Sharon, Connecticut. He went on
to study at the Chaing Mai Thai
Cooking School in Thailand and
is a graduate of the New
Zealand School of Food and
Wine. Chef Ben’s resume
includes Timberline and
Soupcon in Crested Butte,
Allreds’s in Telluride and the
Club at Crested Butte. Ben’s
specialty is New American/
Fusion Food and he likes to
highlight fresh in season
seafood. Seating is limited so
plan to sign up early to share in
a special meal in this home with
its unique features!
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Ladies do the
Honors on Butte
July
TIME OF ARRIVAL: 11:30 a.m.
TOUR GUIDES: Peggy Colby and Kelli Mize
CHEF: Center pARTners and Sally Johnson, formerly of Cuchina’s Kitchen
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GATHER YOUR FRIENDS TOGETHER FOR an intimate progressive lunch at two
beautiful homes on Butte Avenue. The beautiful gardens flourish with color and
provide open views over Land Trust property looking at Paradise Divide. Walk back
inside the Colby’s home to view beautiful scenes about town painted by Shawn Horn,
and while exploring the Mize’s home you will enjoy their neutral palette and natural
stonework that highlights the French antiques. Be assured that guests will be treated
like queens as they enjoy this special casual lunch with unblemished views of Paradise
Divide, Mt. Crested Butte and the homeowners’ spectacular colorful flower gardens.
The cooks of the Center’s pARTners will put their tried and true recipes together
to prepare everyone a delicious lunch. Sally Johnson will surprise guests with one
of her tasty summer desserts.
To make for ease in numbers in these two memorable homes, you may register
yourselves in groups or we will place you in a group upon registration.
July An Architectural and
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Culinary Tour
DESTINATION: Skyland ! TIME OF ARRIVAL: 6:00 p.m.
TOUR GUIDES: Hal and Rosalind Cook
CHEF: Lon Lane, Inspired Occasions, Kansas City
VIEWS, VIEWS, VIEWS — 360 degrees of fantastic views! — That is what has been
achieved in this spectular home designed by Rosalind and Hal Cook. Second to the
views, the Cooks knew they wanted tall arched timbers, which reminded them of a
graceful cathedral. The theme of arches is carried throughout the house in arched
doors and an arched fireplace. The home has a Spanish Colonial feel, with its warm
and inviting soft-colored walls and cherry floors. The open floor plan incorporates
magnificent views of Grant Lake, Paradise Divide and Whetstone Mountain. One of
the focal points of the living room is the massive two-story double-sided stone
fireplace, something that has always been a dream of the well-known artist, Rosalind.
Guests will be in awe of Hal’s gourmet kitchen that lives large with vaulted
ceilings. The Cooks designed an artistic, kiva- stucco flue that goes twenty-three
feet to the ceiling, intersecting with a beam along the way, making it a part of the
architecture of the house with its Santa Fe look and feel.
Art is everywhere you look — it is an integral part of the house and it
compliments every detail throughout this incredible home. Guests will be
welcomed into the home by one of Rosalind’s bronze art pieces. Roz, a renowned
sculptor with notable works across the country, created the graceful sculpture
downtown in front of Lil’s Sushi Bar and Grill.
Chef Lon Lane hails from Kansas City where he began his passion for food
preparation and entertainment by co-funding “Inspired Occasions” with his wife
Marcia. Every year from 2003 through 2010, Lon has won multiple awards
through various Kansas City publications,
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one being the “Star Award 2007” by the
International Caterers’ Association. As a
current member of the ICA Educational
Foundation, Lon presents culinary,
marketing, and creative seminars at
Catersource, CaterArts and The
International Caterer’s Association’s
Regional Education Day events.
Guests should definitely come hungry!
Lon returns to Crested Butte this time to
dazzle the guests with his creative and
innovative style of cooking foods from
around the world as you travel from
station to station throughout this
beautiful home.
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A New Orleans Flair
July
DESTINATION: Mt. Crested Butte
TOUR GUIDES: Bill and Cynthia Peatross
CHEFS: Matt and Charlotte Burke — Sugah’s Café in Gunnison
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CYNTHIA AND BILL PEATROSS will welcome you to their personal paradise filled
with breathtaking views of Snodgrass Mountain and a spectacular back yard
complete with its own waterfall, rock garden, and luscious flowers. Guests will feel
completely at home in this intimate setting-lovely décor, jazz music, natural light
and the use of the surrounding landscape truly make this space extraordinary.
Matt and Charlotte Burke, owners of Sugah’s Cafe, will prepare a brunch to
tantalize your taste buds. The Burkes opened their popular Gunnison restaurant in
May 2008 and always enjoy watching their guests delight in the experience of
southern cooking. Guests will be in awe with their flavorful New Orleans’ dishesEggs Hussarde, Shrimp remoulade atop fried green tomatoes, and West Indies
lump crab salad. Plan to relax in this beautiful setting with a meal you will harbor
on your palette for a long time!
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A Fashion Extravaganza –
Crested Butte Style
July
27
TOUR GUIDES: Jerry Brown and Carolyn Reimer
CHEF: David Wooding, Maxwell’s Steakhouse, Crested Butte
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Ladies, your opportunity has once again arrived to
view the latest styles at a fashion show that will feature specialty clothing shops in
Crested Butte and Gunnison, while you enjoy a scrumptious lunch prepared by
David Wooding from Maxwell’s, Crested Butte’s newest Steakhouse on Elk Avenue.
Molly and Peter, owners of Maxwells, are always front and center with their
magnanimous support for local events.
Guests will enjoy the rustic and historic surroundings of this restaurant as our
models — grandmothers, moms and kids- parade around the room with the latest
in styles from 418, A Cut Above, The Alpineer, Lavish, The Mountain Store, Milky
Way, the golf shop at the Club at Crested Butte, Circus Train, and others… Don your
silly hats, high heels, or outrageous scarves and join in with the parade of fashion!
Grab your girlfriends and be part of the event that gleaned raved reviews in 2009
as you enjoy this relaxing afternoon of “haute couture”. Be ready to shop as there
will be favorable discounts at the stores involved!!!
Dynamic Chef David Wooding will bring his passion and experience to the
luncheon as he utilizes his creative culinary background. While learning to cook
under the tutelage of his Mom and Grandmother, David attended the University of
Kansas and studied English Literature and Italian. From there his love of food led him
to attend Johnson County School where he studied culinary arts. His shy demeanor
and charismatic personality will immediately make guests feel comfortable as they
anxiously await the meal that Chef David will prepare as he couples good food with a
memorable social experience that will tantalize all the senses.
How to Make Your Reservations
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR ONE OR
MORE OF OUR TOUR DE FORKS EVENTS
PLEASE FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES IN MAKING YOUR RESERVATIONS:
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Advance reservations are required for all events. All reservations should be faxed
or mailed. Reservations will be processed starting June 7 with the postmark or
fax date determining processing order. Many events sell out early, so we urge
you to return your reservation form ASAP.
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The preferred method for making your reservation is via fax to (970) 349–5626.
(CREDIT CARD ORDERS ONLY PLEASE). Visa and MasterCard accepted.
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You may also mail your reservation form with check or credit card information:
Center for the Arts, Box 1819, Crested Butte, CO 81224.
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Confirmation of your reservation will be sent by email once orders are processed
on June 7. Directions to all destinations and other important details will be
included in an email about one week in advance of the event. Please include all
guests names on the reservation form.
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Reservations for most events will close one week prior to the event to
accommodate our chefs.
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If your plans change after making a reservation please call the Center for the Arts
Tour de Forks “hotline” at (970) 349–7487, ext. 5. Please also notify the Center if
someone other than yourself will be using your reservation for an event.
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There are no refunds unless the Center
changes or cancels an event.
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The tax deduction for each event will
vary. A tax receipt will be mailed to you
following the Tour de Forks series.
CANCELLATIONS:
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If you cancel at least seven days before
an event, you may transfer to another
event OR apply your entire payment as
a tax-deductible gift to the Center.
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If you cancel less than seven days
before an event or do not attend an
event, you may not transfer and your
tax-deductible gift will be reduced by
the costs of the food and wine that have
been purchased for you.
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Due to the nature of our events, we are
unable to accommodate individual
dietary requirements. Thank you in
advance for your understanding.
AN ARCHITECTURAL & CULINARY TOUR
BACKYARD BEAUTY / NEW ORLEANS FLAIR
JULY 25
6:00 p.m....$150 X _____________
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10:30 a.m...$100 X _____________
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11:30 a.m..............$40 X _____________
JULY 23
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LADIES DO THE HONORS ON BUTTE
JULY 21
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6:00 p.m. ...................................$150 X _____________
“ECLECTIC” MAJESTY
JULY 18
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ENGLISH SUPPER IN THE “TALISKER HOUSE”
6:00 p.m. ..........................$150 X _____________
JULY 13
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DINING IN REGAL ASPENS
5:00 p.m. ...............................$150 X _____________
JULY 8
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A TASTE OF THE TOWN
JUNE 22
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ULTIMATE BUTTE VIEWS & DINING
SEPT. 5
A TABLE WITH A VIEW PLEASE
EVENING OF EXQUISITE DINING
AUG. 26
SEPT. 10
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TIMELESS BEAUTY INSIDE & OUT
AUG. 21
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“DEATH IN THEM THAR HILLS”
AUG. 18
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AUG. 15 RISING TROUT & LUNCH ! 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. .......$50 X _____________
Please indicate your choice: ! Fishing Only ! Lunch Only ! Both
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AUG. 13 NORTH POLE BASIN HIKE ! 8:00 a.m.............................$100 X _____________
Please indicate your hike preference: ! Group A — High Intensity ! Group B — Low Intensity
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MERIDIAN LAKE SHOWCASE
11:00 a.m.......$65 X _____________
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MT. COMFORT & SUMPTUOUS DINING
AUG. 10
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6:00 p.m. .............$150 X _____________
AUG. 7
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A TEA PARTY FOR ALL AGES
A FEAST FOR THE EYES & PALETTE
A FASHION EXTRAVAGANZA / CB STYLE
AUG. 5
AUG. 3
JULY 27
About Center pARTners
The Center pARTners would like to thank our members for supporting our goal of
providing funds for the Center through special events, such as this year’s Tour de
Forks. Center pARTners was established in 2005 with the purpose to promote
community awareness and involvement in the Center for the Arts as we work together
on FUN fundraising events. If you would like to join in the fun of being involved in
this summer’s Tour de Forks as a liaison, server, wine steward, or dishwasher please
email Marj O’Reilly,
Tour
De Forks Chair, at
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madaoreilly@crestedbutte.net.
Our opening fundraiser for
2010 was a hugely successful
Winter Tour de Forks event at
the Tipple House in Mt.
Crested Butte. The event
welcomed over 60 guests who
enjoyed the culinary skills of
Matt and Charlotte Burke from
Sugah’s Café in Gunnison,
including a wonderful shrimp
cooking demonstration! Sunlit
architects Gary and Jennifer
Hartman and local builder
extraordinaire Corbin Marr
were on hand to provide the
nitty gritty details involved
with building this unique
home in recognition of the
Crested Butte mining
Kathy Barnhart,
tradition.
pARTners’ President
This summer, the men and
women of Center pARTners
will have the opportunity to not only staff the volunteer positions at the individual
events of Tour de Forks and the new August event “Motown in the Mountains” , but
may also contribute their time and effort as fundraising clowns who delight both
children and adults during this summer’s free Alpenglow concerts.
We invite you to join Center pARTners by contacting Terry Clayton at
claytontg@earthlink.net. Keep a lookout for the details of our annual summer
membership meeting to be held on June 30th at the home of Mary Gwen Hulsey.
We’d love to have you share a glass of wine with old and new friends as we plan
FUN fundraising events.
PRESIDENT: Kathy Barnhart
VICE PRESIDENT FOR MEMBERSHIP: Terry Clayton
SECRETARY: Debbie Brannian
TREASURER: Sharon Renwick
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Save the Date!
Motown in the
August 12 First Annual Center pARTners’
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Mountains!
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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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GOURMET DINNER BY KEELY MURPHY
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DANCE TO THE MOTOWN MUSIC OF D.J. TRIPLE L
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BID ON A HUGE ARRAY OF LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION ITEMS
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ALL TO BENEFIT THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS!
August
DESTINATION: Summit, Mt. Crested Butte
TOUR GUIDES: Richard and Beth Harper
CHEFS: Kate Ladoulis Django’s Mt. Crested Butte, Judy Byron, Grand Vin
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THE VIEWS RANGING FROM MT. CRESTED BUTTE truly never get old, never sink
in, and never cease to amaze the viewer. Pair these views with a private concert
by local acoustic guitarist Tyler Hanson, a posh dinner cooked by Kate Ladoulis of
Django’s, and a personal wine sommelier, and an unforgettable dining
experience is born!
This experience is fully embodied by the comfort and elegance of Richard and
Beth Harper’s exquisite home. The richness of Heart Pine floors complemented by
reclaimed barn wood and an abundance of local artwork lend a coziness to this
home. Wander out to the wrap around porch with a glass of wine to enjoy the
sunset behind Red Lady knowing that a fantastic meal awaits.
Guests will have the pleasure of Judy Byron’s wine expertise in this intimate
setting. A wine fanatic for over 18 years, Judy will explain the method of wine
pairings chosen to complement Kate’s courses.
Kate Ladoulis, owner and chef of Django’s Restaurant and Wine Bar in
Mountaineer Square, uses fresh and unusual ingredients to create small plates with
big tastes. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City, she worked
with the world’s top chefs to learn how to combine traditional French technique
with contemporary culinary arts. Let Kate use her professional and fresh creations
as she prepares dishes to satisfy your taste palette!
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A Tea Party for All Generations
August
DESTINATION: Silver Sage, Skyland
TIME OF ARRIVAL: 2:30 p.m. ! EXCURSION MAXIMUM: 16
TOLL: $40 ! TOUR GUIDES: Abbie Berger
CHEFS: Keely Murphy, Arrangements Catering and Events;
Becca Bober, Owner of Your Cup, Crested Butte
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FIND YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER DRESS and join ladies of all ages for an elegant
afternoon tea party. Abbie Berger’s spacious open floor plan and sweeping views of
the divide and Slate River will add to the splendor of the afternoon. This home
design was based on the 1995 Life Magazine “Dream Home of the Year” and
Abbie, a talented gardener herself, will delight in having guests experience her
large yard abloom with native landscaping and colorful flowerbeds. There will be
plenty of room for guests to play and mingle outdoors on the large cedar deck.
Becca Bober is an archaeologist-turned-tea purveyor who owns Your Cup,
Crested Butte’s only tearoom. She has been working with herbs since childhood
and more recently began researching tea and its potential. Becca will offer her
customized teas and will provide guests with the experience of sampling the
aromas and flavors of fine teas from around the world.
Keely Murphy, owner of Arrangements Catering and Events, is well-known for
her adult and kids cooking classes. Trained in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu School of
Cooking, La Coccina D’Foccolaire in Italy, and the Santa Fe School of Cooking,
hospitality expert Keely Murphy is sought after among her Texas and Colorado
clientele for her delectable food, exquisite tables, and excellent service through her
sincere attention to detail. Children as well as adults will love sampling the gourmet
tea sandwiches, scones, fruits and desserts that Keely will elegantly present.
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Mountain Comfort and
Sumptuous Dining
AugustDESTINATION: Skyland
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! TIME OF ARRIVAL: 6:00 p.m.
TOUR GUIDES: Barbara and David Hehaemer
CHEF: Lara Ritchie, Nothing to It! Culinary Center — Reno, NV
BARBARA AND DAVID’S STUNNING and spacious home breathes new life into
reclaimed timbers. Their home is nestled in the Aspens overlooking the Club at
Crested Butte’s Golf Course, Grant Lake, Crested Butte, Paradise Divide and
Whetstone. Under the distressed exterior lies a structure built using as many
recycled materials as possible. Considering the home was built years before the
current “green” movement, you could say that this old-fashioned house was ahead
of its time! This elegant and comfortable home welcomes guests using its gorgeous
structural timber beams instead of walls to divide the rambling floor space.
We are pleased to welcome Chef Lara Ritchie to the valley and become acquainted
with her cooking expertise. Lara’s earliest childhood memories are the food and
family connections that shaped the foundation of her culinary career. She received
her formal culinary training at the New England Culinary Institute in Essex, Vermont.
She honed her culinary skills in San Francisco’s La Folie, Seattle’s Flying Fish, and the
Four Seasons in Seattle and Atlanta where Zagat’s Guide voted her brunch #1 in
Atlanta. Lara’s food styling has appeared in magazines such as Art Culinary and she
has had the honor of cooking at the James Beard House in New York City.
Lara is the culinary director for Nothing to It! Culinary Center in Reno and has
taught over 10,000 home chefs the secrets of cooking like a pro! She is a member
of Les Dames d’Escoffier and the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
She looks forward to cooking with the bounty of the Colorado Western Slope.
Keeping the “green” theme of the Dehaemer’s home, Lara’s menu will focus on
local and sustainable food.
August
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DESTINATION: Meridian Lake ! TIME OF ARRIVAL: 6:00 p.m.
TOUR GUIDES: Susan and Jim Maclean, Anne and Bill Ronai,
Gary and Fran Rainwater, Teresa and Don Guzzetta,
and Ruth and Ron Baker
CHEFS: Jonathan Coady, Western State College;
Naomi Smith, Grand River Wineries, Grand Junction
THIS EVENING PROVIDES A RARE OPPORTUNITY to visit five spectacular homes!
Spend time on the spacious outdoor decks taking in the forever views of Axtel,
Whetstone, Mt Emmons and the Gunnison National Forest where the wildflowers
change weekly.
The evening will begin with appetizers and drinks on the expansive deck of Don
and Teresa Guzzetta’s “Bella Vista” home. Inside you will see soaring ceilings, a
twenty-inch stone fireplace wall and original oil paintings by the owner, Dr.
Guzzetta. Their entry way is defined by custom twig and leaf motif ironwork also
designed by the homeowner. The hammered copper fronts, curved kitchen bar
area and iron banding were all designed by a local artisan.
During your visit, you will have the opportunity to learn about the pairings of
the wine with dinner by wine expert Naomi Smith from Grand River Wineries in
Grand Junction. Groups of eight to ten will then be escorted to one of the four
other homes. Guests will enjoy to a sit down dinner and desserts prepared within
the Colorado theme by Chef Jonathan Coady.
All five homes have beautiful decks, vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling
windows that provide guests and homeowners with ultimate valley views. Their
modern kitchens are open with natural light highlighting the woodwork, cabinetry
and natural stone. The journey through each home will make for a fun adventure
as you appreciate seeing a wide selection of interesting artwork and custom made
furniture. These warm and inviting homes will surely provide guests with a cozy
and relaxing evening of dining and socializing.
The 5-Star resort environment of Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ with training in
classical French cuisine ignited Chef Jonathan’s interest in gastronomic pursuits. Jon’s
culinary resume expanded to the “On Fire” innovative and creative southwestern
culinary scene of Santé Fe, NM, where he earned high accolades and a gold medal
in an American Culinary Federation competition. His journey then brought him to
Crested Butte Mountain Resort as Executive Chef with two local Iron Chef wins and
2005 “Chef of the Year” finalist in the ACF Colorado Chef’s Association competition.
Jon is currently the general manager of Sodexo, directing all restaurants and
catering operations at Western State College in Gunnison. Guests will want to
discuss with him the new facilities-Rare Air Café, Mad Jack’s Grill, and the
ballroom- that Western’s Student Center has made available for the community.
Chef Jon Coady will delight you with his poetic license in creating a showcase
evening of dining using Colorado Wild Game and Gunnison Valley Farmer’s market
produce and dairy.
August
13
DESTINATION: North Pole Basin in the Elk Mountains
TIME OF ARRIVAL: 8:00 a.m. ! TOLL: $100
EXCURSION MAXIMUM: 20 (10 per Group A and Group B)
TOUR GUIDES: Wynn Williams, Richard Cole and Tina Kempin
PICNIC FARE: Maxwell’s Steakhouse, Crested Butte
*Moderate to strenuous hike covering 6 miles round trip
North Pole
Basin Hike
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Join avid hikers and outdoor
enthusiasts, Wynn Williams,
Richard Cole and Tina Kempin
for a spectacular hike into the
North Pole Basin, only
accessible by special
permission, in the Elk
Mountains. Your adventure
begins at the 4-way stop in
Crested Butte and continues
over Schofield Pass and
through private property, a 15mile drive one way. Following
wilderness terrain to an old
mining area in the North Pole Basin, you will explore the area around the once busy
mining town of Schofield and learn more about the “guts” of the mine at the lower
portal. Expect a full day of FUN with a return to the 4-Way Stop around 4:30 p.m.
We are offering two options for experienced hikers to enjoy and experience the
North Pole Basin and NEITHER are walks in the park. Both options are for serious
hikers only.
Maxwell’s in Crested Butte will prepare delicious picnic box lunches for the
hikers. Prior to moving here, Molly Maxwell had lots of experience at her
restaurant, “The Classic Cup”, in Kansas City preparing tasty box lunches. Hikers will
experience wonderful eating and views on this trip. (Vegetarian choices will be
available upon request for this event) Ample water will also be provided.
Group A: Expert hikers will enjoy this hike, as they will gain 2,000 feet in
elevation over the first three miles. Guests will be treated to jaw-dropping views of
the Maroon Bells, Treasury Mountain and the Raggeds Wilderness area. This is a
great ascent hike to the higher levels of North Pole Basin.
Group B: Experienced hikers are sure to enjoy this beautiful hike into the lower
North Pole Basin Valley. This hike includes an 800-foot gain in elevation and also
bushwhacking to reach some areas and stream crossings. Gorgeous views are
guaranteed and plentiful on this hike.
Alternate: If we do not have sufficient snow melt to allow us to get into the
North Pole Basin, our alternate hike will be the Galena Area Hike. This is also an
excellent hike with awesome views of Galena Lake, North Pole Basin and also of
West Maroon Pass and beyond.
Be one of only a few to experience the grandeur of the North Pole Basin and
our bridge to the local wilderness areas. Please indicate your group hike preference
with your reservation.
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Rising Trout and Lunch
On Ohio Creek
August
DESTINATION: Ohio Creek (CR 730) Gunnison
TIME OF ARRIVAL: 9:30 a.m. for fishing and
12:00 p.m. for lunch
EXCURSION MAXIMUM: 22 (12 for fishing)
TOLL: $50 for fishing and $50 for lunch ! TOUR GUIDES: Cherrie and Brian Haugh
CHEFS: Patrick Langbein, Fish City Grill, Lone Tree, CO;
Deb Gier, G & G’s Bakery, Created Butte
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CHECK OUT OHIO CREEK with your fellow fly fishing enthusiasts! Guests will have
private access to 1.5 miles of catch and release waters on private property along
Ohio Creek. Anglers will walk among the cottonwood trees, believed by some tree
experts to be the oldest on Ohio Creek. A limited number of fishing poles will be
available; first come first served. Melt in your mouth fresh bakery treats will be
provided for the anglers.
After working up an appetite in this beautiful setting, guests will be served a
beautiful lunch by Patrick from Fish City Grill, a Lone Tree establishment serving
their hand-crafted recipes under their motto, “Friendly Folks with Serious Seafood”.
Chef Patrick polished his culinary skills in many fine-dining restaurants including
Mookies Supper Club in McHenry, Illinois and Carine’s Italian Kitchen in Denver.
Now as the General Manager at Fish City Grill, Patrick is making plans to prepare a
scrumptious lunch with smoked salmon, fresh trout, shrimp, Colorado produced
fresh vegetables and fruit and also a great dessert.
Guests will dine creek side in Brian and Cherrie Haugh’s Western Colorado style
home. The previous homeowner brought the Rhodesian teakwood and Yellow Jarrah
wood back from Africa and then integrated it into the impressive wood construction
of the two-story log home. Look up to see the Aspen wood ceilings and then gaze
down at the Hickory wood floors. To enter the master bedroom, one walks through
the unique pivoting door that is made of railroad cross ties from Africa. Each
bedroom has a different theme in its décor. It is truly a wood workers’ dream!
August
18
“Death in Them
Thar Hills”
Provided in partnership with the Crested Butte MountainTheatre
DESTINATION: Whetstone Vista ! TIME OF ARRIVAL: 6:00 p.m.
TOUR GUIDES: Pam and Jerry Hassebroek
CHEFS: Leland Stone and Shih-Hua Fuh, “Stone Standard”, San Antonio, Texas
DON YOUR WESTERN GEAR and come dressed as
your favorite western character — maybe Wyatt
Earp, John Wayne, Lone Ranger, Anne Oakley, Miss
Kitty, a Dance Hall girl, the School Marm, or Gary
Cooper for this one of a kind murder mystery party!
Guests will be met and taken to the saloon in a
“stagecoach”! Over the course of the evening, they
may witness a gunfight or even participate in a
lynching! With a script in hand, all will have a
“hankerin” to solve the murder!
Food stations will be located throughout
Hassford Gulch, the grand mountain retreat home
of Jerry and Pam Hassebroek. Throughout the
event, guests will surely marvel at the old work
antiques and carved wood accents in this beautiful
home — think Copper Baron! View the leaded glass
windows from Philadelphia pub circa 1925 as you
listen to the honky-tonk piano player, sing along
with the cowboys or cheer for the cancan girls as they perform their high kicks in
time to the music. Become nostalgic as you view an old Western movie in the Texas
theater. Without any doubt, this will be an evening of suspense and surprise!
Step up to the “The Buffalo Bar” or sit at the “genuwine” English pub tables and
sip on a long neck beer or a glass of wine while our guest chefs from Texas prepare
Big Eye Tuna, Portobello Ravioli, and Braised Lamb Shank with a side of beans sure
as shootin!
Those who attended the TDF finale event “Standard of Excellence” held at the
Tillery home in 2005 will remember Leland’s Stone’s chef and assistant, Shih-Hua
Fuh with pleasure and eager anticipation. Shih-Hua Fuh is the full-time personal
chef and assistant to Leland Stone. Speaking only Mandarin, at age 8 Shih-Hua
emigrated from Taipei, Taiwan to the United States. After graduating from St.
John’s College in Belize, he returned to San Antonio and after working in several
restaurants, began his career with Stone Standard. He deftly manages Leland and
his partner Curtis Johnson’s rigorous entertaining schedule at their 1876 residence
located in San Antonia’s King William Historic District.
Join us in welcoming Shih-Hua and Leland back to Crested Butte for this fun and
exciting evening!
Nathan Bilow
Timeless Beauty
Inside and Out
August
21
DESTINATION: Trappers’ Crossing ! TIME OF ARRIVAL: 6:00 p.m.
TOUR GUIDES: Pam and Bobby Nichols
CHEF: Chef Daniel Rosa, The Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Mt. Crested Butte
THE BEST OF THE SOUTH COMES to Crested Butte for this event in the spectacular
home of Bobby and Pam Nichols known as the “Bear Tree”. By using 100-year-old
exterior timbers from a barn in Montana, the home appears to have been on its
35-acre property since the mining boom days in Crested Butte, and yet, it was
completed in 2006. Situated in the midst of both Aspen woods and evergreen
forests, the Nichols’ beautiful residence comes complete with both live, wild bears,
and subtle touches of bear décor (be sure to look at the etched glass in the front
door). The soaring two-story great room looks directly at Mt. Crested Butte. Located
at an elevation of 9,500 feet, it also features breathtaking views up and down
valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. Guests will enjoy wandering through
this mountain home with its custom finishes, such as Aspen iron stairs and loft rails,
leather wrapped stairway, themed bedrooms, and copper and pressed-tin ceilings.
Executive Chef Daniel Rosa owes his love of cooking to his mother’s mastery of
transforming exquisitely fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood into incredible feasts
for family and friends. Living in the tiny haven of Ponce, Puerto Rico, he learned to
take advantage of rich natural foods. After his family moved to New York City in
high school Daniel began working in Alfredo’s, an Italian restaurant. Seeing how
great chefs brought joy to their guests, Daniel Rosa decided to “cook himself out of
the ghetto” and enrolled in New York Restaurant School when he was eighteen
years old. Following graduation, he took an internship with Chef John Hill at the
Wigwam, a Five-Star, Five-Diamond Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
In 2005, Chef Daniel accepted a
position as the Executive Chef position at
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9545 Restaurant and bar located at the
Inn at Lost Creek. Wanting to be near his
family, he moved back to Philadelphia
and worked under Chef George Perrier,
assisting with the opening of Table 31 in
the heart of downtown. After a year in
Philadelphia, the talented young chef
decided he missed the beautiful
mountains of Colorado and he moved to
live his dream and put his talents and
personal style to work as a chef for
Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Sign up
and take part in an evening of dining on
fabulous food in an elegant home with a
warm and comfortable feeling.
LD
SO
Nathan Bilow
T
OU
Soupcon d’ Elegance
August
22
DESTINATION: Prospect, Mt. Crested Butte
EXCURSION MAXIMUM: 19
TOLL: $150 ! TOUR GUIDE: Adelaide Biggs
CHEFS: Jason Vernon, Soupcon Bistro
AS YOU DRIVE UP TO ADELAIDE BIGGS’ INVITING HOME, you immediately see the
East River Valley and Gothic Mountain spread out before you. Once inside, you feel
as if you are in an Engadine Chalet, especially as you visit the chapel on one end of
the home with its own waterfall. Her beautiful home is furnished with European
antiques and two stained-glass doors and there is artistically designed wrought iron
throughout the home. Guests will be treated to more than a touch of gracious
dining and delicious food during this special event!
Jason Vernon, owner and chef of Soupcon Bistro is a showman in the kitchen.
Generously sharing his culinary expertise at three events this year, Jason is a
staunch supporter of the Center for the Arts. Having cooked from Manhattan to
New Orleans and everywhere in between, Jason’s experience has only heightened
his custom menus. Chef Jason cooks using French techniques but be sure to look
for other influences in his dishes. Between Jason’s meals and personality and
Adeline’s spectacular home, this dinner should not be missed!
DESTINATION: East River Ranches on Highway 135
TOUR GUIDES: Sharon and Dick Renwick
CHEF: Troy Guard, TAG Restaurant, Denver
August
26
SHARON AND DICK RENWICK’S beautiful home captivates western warmth with its
beautiful views and abundant sunlight. Vaulted ceilings and large structural logs
give a feeling of openness when entering their home. A large deck overlooks the
East River with views down Paradise Divide and Teocalli, the back of Mt. Crested
Butte, and also the twinkling lights of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte. Unique
features of the Renwick home include iron sculptures, an antique carved deer and
antique light fixtures along with artistic pinecone motif iron railings.
In the Renwick’s gourmet kitchen, our guest chef, Troy Guard, chef and owner of
TAG in Denver, will again impress guests with his special creations and custom
cooking all done in the highest standard of excellence. Raised in Hawaii and San
Diego, Troy spent much of his life on the beach or in the kitchen with his dad. As
he worked his way into the culinary scene, Troy trained at the San Diego’s La Costa
Resorts’ fine prestigious restaurants. After college he returned to Hawaii, a path
that took him to the kitchen of legendary fusion Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Troy also
served as an Executive Chef at NYC’s hotspot Tao and then on to being Chef de
Cuisine at the Doc Cheng’s restaurant in the Raffles Hotel in Singapore. With these
lofty and prestigious experiences, no wonder Troy went on to open Nine75 and
Ocean in Denver and now his own restaurant, TAG, on Larimer Street.
You will cherish your dining experience in the Renwick’s mountain paradise with
this innovative culinary personality who has been named one of the “Great
Regional Chefs of America” by the James Beard Foundation.
An Evening of Exquisite Dining
In Nature’s Back Yard
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The Ultimate of Butte Views
With the Ultimate in Dining
September
5
EXCURSION MAXIMUM: 20 TOLL: $150
TOUR GUIDES: Trip and Michelle Cunningham
CHEF: Jason Vernon, Soupcon, Crested Butte
TRIP AND MICHELLE’S elegant home opens to vaulted ceilings with beautiful
reclaimed heart pine trusses. Visitors to this spacious new house will be in awe of
the spectacular views of Mt. Crested Butte, Whetstone, and many other surrounding
mountains. Prominent features of this seven bedroom, seven and one-half bath
home include intensive stonework inside and out, reclaimed wood flooring, custom
ironwork, beautiful cabinets, doors and trim, a LiteTouch lighting system, three wet
bars, a wine cellar and several decks. As you meander around the home, you will
view interesting art pieces from around the world including Europe, Mexico, and
the American Southwest.
Jason Vernon, the owner chef of Soupcon Bistro, will provide a show in the top
of the line kitchen, with its high-end appliances and granite countertops, as he
demonstrates his extraordinary culinary skills. Jason’s experience includes the
Culinary Institute of America, the Four Seasons Chicago, Emiril Legasse’s Nola in
New Orleans and RK, an American Brasserie in New York City. With Jason’s varied
repertoire from which to design his menu, he uses cuisine from the many regions
of France thus blending flavor and technique to American traditions and tastes that
arrive in front of you as a painted canvas on a plate that will tempt all five senses.
Jason returns to Tour de Forks each year as one of our most popular and loved
chefs. Guests are always wowed with the meal and impressed with the personal
attention that Jason gives to every aspect of the meal.
September
TOUR GUIDES: Jim Runner and Banu Buriyeva
CHEF: Mike Marchitelli, Marchitelli’s Gourmet Noodle, Crested Butte
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CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER BY EXPERIENCING the best hospitality Tour de
Forks has to offer! Guests will love spending time in this warm and lovely home
that is nestled in an Aspen grove. Jim and Banu have designed their home with an
accent in each room on the aggregate of views to the outside, and inside to the use
of wood, ski posters and family ski photos. Guests will feel very comfortable in this
natural setting, but yet appreciative of the décor from modern Murano glass
chandelier over the dining room table to the antique American cabinet in the great
room. Again, nature dominates when walking onto the entry that has a view of the
afternoon sun and Snodgrass Mountain. Don’t miss the office; it emulates a tree
house in the Aspen grove!! The vaulted main living space is sheltered with a heavy
timber room structure whereas a lower timber supported ceiling structure brings a
contrasting scale to the intimate family kitchen with morning sun windows.
Gracing the kitchen, Mike may well be Crested Butte’s best-known Italian.
Former Chefs on the Edge competitor, he has consistently garnered local dining
awards for his menu consisting of his family’s classic Italian recipes. With Mike’s
warm personality and expertise with Italian cuisine, the Gourmet Noodle is a
favorite dining establishment for locals, second homeowners and guests. Mike has
always set an example for his philanthropic giving in the community. As always,
Mike with his big smile and love for cooking will provide a first class dining
surprise for his guests. His events always sell out quickly so purchase your tickets
today for this fun Tour de Forks summer finale!
A Table with a View Please
Nathan Bilow
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
Monday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Center for the Arts
Food, Fun and Hot Competition
Between Crested Butte’s Top Chefs!
Nathan Bilow

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