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Winter 2009–2010
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ABOUT THE COVERApril Womack lights up the runway at the fashion show ben-efit held at Rocco’s Grill to support Rexanna’s Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer. Married to Matt Williams and the moth-er of three little girls, April is a realtor at Avalon Realty and works with her mother, Kaye Blount, also a realtor at Avalon.
Waterways Magazine3607 RR 620 North, C-34; Austin, TX [email protected]
Editor/PublishEr: Cathie Parssinen 512.785.6313
dEsignEr: Sheila Parr [email protected]
Contributors: Chuck HW Photography, Paul Bardegjy, Leigh Christian, Lowell Williams
Winter 2009–2010
On The Waterfront 10 WATERfROnT DEligHTs—lAC lEmAn
16 THE REsERVE AT lAkE TRAVis
Eating—Lake Travis Style 18 4TH AnnUAl fOODiE-PAlOOzA AT fARADAy’s kiTCHEn sTORE
20 ROCCO’s sWEEPs 2009 CiTysEARCH POlls
Charity Among Us 16 On PEgAsUs’ Wings
26 RExAnnA’s fOUnDATiOn fOR figHTing lUng CAnCER
30 THE BEAUTy Of lifE, HOsPiCE AUsTin BEnEfiT
At Home 32 niC HOllAnD ARCHiTECTs
The Arts 39 A sPARkling sEAsOn fOR TExARTs
40 BAllET AUsTin gUilD kiCkOff
41 fÊTE. . . A sEAsOn inAUgURAl fOR BAllET AUsTin
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T HEy mET in PAriS in 1964. Jean-Louis Thézé was 23
and was working for Lampe Norma, an auto supply com-
pany. Jon Parssinen was 24 and on his way to Tunisia for a
University of Southern California program at the Université de Tunis
sponsored by the Experiment in International Living. Preparation for
the all-French curriculum at the Université de Tunis included a stay
with a French family. Although many study abroad students relate
disastrous placements with indifferent families, Jon had the incred-
ible good fortune to have Réné and Odette Thézé as his host family at
their home in Garches, a beautiful Parisian suburb. Their son, Jean-
Louis and Jon hit it off immediately. Their friendship has endured
for 45 years, nourished by an almost spiritual obsession with great
jazz and by the serious responsibility of tasting and comparing single
malt whiskeys. The addition of spouses, often suspicious of serious
relationships that predate their own, did not disturb the friendship.
In fact, Jon was present at the party where Jean-Louis and his future
wife first met. The two men reflect a stubborn indifference to the dis-
tance that imposes its own curfew on their reunions. It just takes two
tumblers of Balvenie Doublewood and the sweet sounds of Sonny
Rollins or Miles to reinvigorate the harmony and the history that
connects them. 2009 saw two reunions, one when Jean-Louis flew
to Austin for the wedding of our daughter Keija, and the other during
our two-week trip to visit Jean-Louis at his home in Neuvecelle on
the shores of Lac Leman in Haute Savoie.
The Swiss cities of Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux border Lac
Leman on the west, north and east sides respectively. But it is the
series of small towns and villages on the French south shore that stole
Waterfront Delights
LAc LeMAn
STOry And PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn
The harbor at Thonon-les-Bains
Maurice & Venay Beaulieu
Jean-Louis Thézé; Venay & Maurice Beaulieu; Cathie Parssinen; Danny Blanc, Owner Restaurant, Hôtel de la Plage
Hotel de la Plage, Amphion-les-Bains
Cathie Parssinen and Jean-Louis Thézé
Jon & Cathie Parssinen at The Pagoda in Thonon
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12 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
our hearts. They represent a magnificent example of lakeside living in all its splendor. Jean-Louis, his
parents and his grandparents have vacationed in Haute Savoie for nearly a century between the collec-
tive span of their lifetimes. Featured here are pictures of Amphion-les-Bains, Thonon-les-Bains, Evian-
les-Bains, Yvoire and Neuvecelle. Nestled between Thonon to the west and Evian to the east, Amphion
is the smallest of the three. It was Amphion’s Hotel de la Plage that was the summer sanctuary for the
Thézé family and offered them an escape from the mad pace of their lives in Paris. One big difference
that sets these towns apart from the towns clustered on Lake Travis is the commitment each of them
has made to preserve public access overlooking the waterfront through the use of the grand corniche
or esplanade. Dotted with cafés, all these towns boast a lively waterfront ambience. The closest Austin
comes to replicating this are the Lady Bird Lake Trails.
Our stay near Lac Leman would not be complete without a visit to our favorite restaurant, The
Pagoda in Thonon. Our companions on this trip, Maurice and Venay Beaulieu, are pictured at the
Pagoda (see page 10). Maurice and Jon are also
longtime friends. Their relationship dates from their
service in the U.S. Air force in the mid-sixties dur-
ing the Vietnam era. His distinctly French name, his
expertise in wines (he works at Madonna Winery in
Napa Valley), and, most especially, his love of great
jazz and single malt whiskeys made him a prime can-
didate for this exclusive club!
Maurice and Jon at La Pointe d’Yvoire
Gaelle with her father, Jean-Louis, and children, Liv and Clara (note the Longhorn T-shirts!)
Liv and Clara in Evian-les-Bains
Laurent & Gaelle Martin
Gaelle and Liv
Yvoire
Cathie & Jon in Evian-les-Bains
La Pointe d’Yvoire
The pier at Hôtel de la Plage
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13 Winter 2009–2010 | Waterways
After years of listening to Jean-Louis’ stories of his summers at Lac
Leman, Jon thought that our families should meet there for the summer…
and that was the beginning of our love affair with Haute Savoie. During part
of that spectacular summer, we found a farmhouse for rent in the village
of Brenthonne, about 20 minutes from the lake. The old farmhouse was
one of a number of properties owned by the family of Henri and Madeleine
Bailly. We returned there summer after summer (and for one unforgettable
Christmas) over the next 16 years. The farmhouse was surrounded on all
sides by farmland and cow pastures. A constantly flowing stream erupted
through a fountain in an old trough in the courtyard, and doors and win-
dows were awash each summer with heavy blossoms of wisteria and roses.
It was a magical setting, and it led us to a magical friendship with Henri and
Madeleine, their children and now their grandchildren. We were shocked to
learn, after our arrival on September 19th, that Madeleine had had exten-
sive heart surgery due to a deficiency in her aorta (probably congenital) and
had been in the hospital since Aug 9. She was scheduled for yet another
4 weeks in a rehabilitation hospital but should have a complete recovery.
Madeleine’s two months plus in various hospitals, including life saving
open-heart surgery by a pre-eminent heart surgeon in Grenoble, cost the
Baillys not one euro. We visited her in her rehabilitation hospital at St.
Julian, and she confided that her care throughout had been first class.
Through us, the Baillys became friends with Jean Louis who, after a 42
career with Lampe Norma, has retired to his beloved Haute Savoie and a
beautiful home he built in Neuvecelle, near Evian. A chronicle of the may-
ors of Neuvecelle dates from the French Revolution through the Régime
de Sarde (the Sardinian Kingdom), the Deuxième Empire, the Troisième
Republique, the État Français (Pétain/Vichy), the Gouvernement Provisoire
(DeGaulle) and the 4th and 5th Republics! That’s some history!
The farmhouse, Brenthonne, France
Tarja and Keija at the old farm, Brenthonne, 1982
Henri Bailly with Johnny & Keija Parssinen
Henri pours the Champagne
Henri and Cathie in the garden
Henri
Solain and Cathie
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14 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
The foothills to the Alps surround Lac
Leman. A 20-minute drive from Jean-Louis’
home in Neuvecelle took us to Bernex, a charm-
ing alpine village at the foot of Les Memises
and Dent d’Oche (Tooth of the Monster), an
astounding mountain of great beauty. We
enjoyed a great walk and lunch at Le Relais de
la Chevrette. On another occasion, an hour’s
drive took us to Grand Bornand, a well-known
ski resort, and the home of Jean-Louis’ daugh-
ter, Gaelle, and her husband Laurent Martin
and their two daughters, Liv and Clara. Gaelle
and Laurent are both optometrists with their
own business in Grand Bornand, and they purchased a charming chalet
that reminds me of the mountain home Heidi shared with her grandfather.
On the road, we passed a herd of cows on its way down from the high pass-
es of the mountains, where they graze the entire summer before retreating
to barns and pastures at lower elevations where they spend the winter.
There is an enviable sense of commitment to land and place that we
seem to have lost in most of the U.S. Families do not split and stray to
the far corners of France. They tend to remain on the lands bequeathed
to them by their ancestors, growing old in the place of their birth. The
Bailly’s three daughters (now married) live in villages only minutes from
their parents and stay in daily contact. So many parents in the U.S. are
geographically divided from their children by great distances, although
they may stay in close contact via Skipe, phone and email.
Additionally, the fragile peaks and valleys and waterfront commu-
nities (which would have been gobbled up by development in the U.S.)
look much the same to us, despite some growth, as they did when we first
visited in 1982. This is, in part, due to strict regula-
tions by small communities to regulate growth. In
Brenthonne, for instance, new homes may be built
only on the site of pre-existing homes. Government
subsidies to French agriculture and the commit-
ment of local communities to preserve the rural
landscape are responsible for the timeless nature of
the landscape. I only hope we can protect our own
outstanding inheritance here in the hill country as
well as the French have done in Haute Savoie.
Jean Louis and Jon
Jean Louis and Jon at Jon’s aunt’s farm in Hameenkyrö, Finland, in the 1960s
Gaelle, Cathie and Tarja; Paris, 1978
Jon with Tarja, Keija and Johnny in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Anne Marie, Laurent, Gaelle and Jean Louis in Paris, rue Guersant
Cathie, Madeleine, and Henri
Clara, Cathie, Liv
Bernex
Grand Bornand
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16 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
F rOm THE magnificent venue at the Reserve at Lake Travis, generously offered by Hal Jones
Development, to the assembly of some pretty slick boy toys, all things worked in tandem at the
1st annual Boys and Their Toys charity event to benefit the new non-profit On Pegasus’ Wings.
This recently established Lake Travis charity provides an equine therapy program designed to assist vet-
erans, families and at risk youth with special needs, enabling
them through interaction with horses, to better confront the
emotional and physical challenges their lives present.
Sponsors stepped forth with generous donations of auc-
tion items and services. From Arabian horses to European
sports cars to sport boats, billiard tables and putting greens,
there were lots of man toys to drool over. Despite the very
crowded playing field in the competition for non-profit dol-
lars, founders and organizers Debbie and Peter Lloyd were
happy to report the event made over $17,000. According to
Debbie, next year’s event will last three days and will include
an invitational golf game, polo lessons and horse competi-
tions, a “black tie & boots” cattle baron event with a sit-down
dinner, prize gambling, cigars and an Arabian horse show.
Stay tuned!
Shaking It Up for Charity at the Reserve at Lake Travis!
STOry by CATHiE PArSSinEnPHOTOS by jOHn nEyEr And CATHiE PArSSinEn
Laura, Lauren and Hal Jones of Hal Jones Development with Stars Razeel and trainer Luis Paniagua of Arabians LTD
Stars Razeel with John Neyer and Luis Paniagua of Arabians LTD
Dave and Shelly Wakes celebrate their winning bid on the lab puppy
Tom Campbell, Manager at the
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, wows
guests with platters of grilled salmon.
Dickie Tillman, Joy Lavender
Vickie Kearney with lab pupStars Razeel with
Ali Lloyd
“The onLy diFFerence BeTWeen Men And Boys is The cosT oF Their Toys.”
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17 Winter 2009–2010 | Waterways
Bill Dollabite of Drive Way Austin with Heather Newby
Brad & Sandra Fulks with children Camryn, Ryan and Brooke
Joy Lavender, Sarah Phillips
Raunay & Dena McVenay with Stars Razeel
Karl & Lynne Ovington and Roger Duffee of Sail & Ski
Tim Munnerlyn drills a putt Teresa Smith, Chris Sharp
Randy & Lauri CrowMeredith and Debbie Margozewitz
Jim & Sarah Phillips from the Billiard Factory
Dennis Antolic (Austin Polo Club), Eleanor Boatwright, Debbie Lloyd, founder of On
Pegasus’ Wings
Summer Bridwell, Kate Beavers, Jarod Allison
John Graham, Sandy Cary
Sonny Morgan, Bo Guilbeaux and Jeffrey Kahn of John Eagle European
Ashley Jones, Chris Bushnell
Doug Scott of Drive Way Austin
Winter Edward and Paul Kirchoff from SaleAmp
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18 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
F rOm ExOTiC, home-made “island” ice creams, tropical fruits and
salads, and the rich aromas of agave ginger mustard on roasted pork
loin, and West Indian curry on chicken and vegetables, Faraday’s re-
created the tempting tastes of an island adventure with a two-day celebration
of all things near and dear to foodies and foodie-wannabes. On Saturday, Chef
Jerry Pizzitola and Chef John Lopez offered cooking demonstrations featuring
products by OXO, Swiss Diamond and Le Creuset and tastings of the results of
their labors of love.
A first ever Salsa Contest inspired well over 60 entries, and professional salsa
aficionados served as judges. Free tastings of all salsas by over 200 people kept
the heat on! The overall winner and winner of the Red category was Brent Kirby
with his entry BK’s Fire Roasted Chipotle Salsa. He was recognized with a prize
of a Vita-Mix Blender, valued at $500. Natalie Peery won Green and Specialty categories.
Chef John Lopez wowed a crowd that gathered for the demonstration of Swiss Diamond cookware
with his preparation of Chicken Yucatan Tacos, Island Black Beans, Tropical Rice and Fried Plantains.
Two of these recipes are featured on the next page.
4th Annual Foodie-Palooza
AT FArAdAy’s
STOry And PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn
FArAdAy’s FirsT sALsA coMpeTiTion
Chef John Lopez, Rep for Swiss Diamond
Faraday’s owner, Tony Curtis-Wellings, John Lopez
Melissa Curtis-Wellings, Amy Huff
The People’s Choice award: Birjis Rashed’s Loquat Salsa by a generous margin. Daughters Zia (l) and Sahar (r)
Pineapple rounds grilled in chipotle chili marinade
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chicken yucATAn TAcos
1 package (3.5 oz) achiote paste2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, plus 2 tbsp sauce from can
¼ cup vegetable oil or olive oil, plus a bit more for the onion & pineapple
½ cup pineapple juice¼ cup water
10 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced into ¼” rounds
¼. medium pineapple, sliced into ¼” rounds
30 warm, mini corn tortillas
In blender, combine first five ingredi-ents and blend until the marinade is smooth. Spread marinade over each piece of meat and refrigerate for 2 hours minimum.
Wipe excess marinade from chicken thighs. Grill the chicken in the Swiss Diamond Grill Pan over medium heat, for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove and chop into ¼ to ½ inch pieces. Set aside in a Swiss Diamond skillet on low heat.
Brush the pineapple rounds with a light coating of canola oil. In the leftover marinade in the grill pan, brown the pineapple on both sides (about 1 min per side). Remove. Oil and grill the onion rounds in the same way. Chop the pine-apple and onion into small pieces and add to chicken in skillet. Toss, taste and season with salt to taste.
Scoop chicken mixture into warm tortillas, garnish with salsa. Makes 30 small tacos.
isLAnd BLAck BeAns
1 lb dried black beans8 cups water¼ cup olive oil1 medium onion, rough chop2 cloves garlic, sliced thin1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
1 bay leaf1 sprig EpazoteSalt to taste1 tbsp wine vinegar1 tbsp sugar
Soak beans overnight. Drain and set aside.
In Swiss Diamond Stock Pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft but not brown.
Add beans to pot. Add fresh water to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; then immediately turn the heat to simmer and cook, covered, for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients, stir and continue to summer, uncovered, until the beans are completely soft, 1.5–2 hours.
Faraday’s Cooking Classes: All the rage!
Patrons enjoyed a weekend of cooking demonstrations that featured
creative recipes and delicious tastings. Here are two recipes presented
by John Lopez.
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20 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
T he expLosion of new restaurants throughout Lake Travis
gives residents a profusion of choice in everything from fast food
chains to experiments in fine dining. Among all these choices,
a family-owned restaurant like Rocco’s holds a special place. “Opening
Rocco’s was a dream we had for a longtime. Having a familiar place
where everyone in the community feels welcome and can enjoy outstand-
ing bar service and celebrate mouth-watering, homemade Italian food,
served with a special family touch is what Rocco’s is all about,” notes the
Piazza family.
The restaurant is a rarity because it combines not only a great bar
and beautiful views from the restaurant and veranda but also delicious
food…and it has the awards to prove it! The resuLTs Are in! ciTyseArch 2009 voTed rocco’s GriLL BesT resTAurAnT in AusTin! In addition to Best
Restaurant, Rocco’s was voted BEST STEAK, BEST VIEW and BEST
DESSERT in ’s 2009 Austin polls! The Piazza family credits
these honors to the fact that Rocco’s uses only the freshest of ingredients
for all their homemade dishes, as well as the finest cuts of beef tenderloin,
handmade pastas and fresh seasonal fish. THE AWARD-WINNING
PEPPER STEAK MARSALA ($25.99) is an exquisitely tender 9 oz filet,
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other distinctive dishes are featured at the top of the next page.
Voted Best Bar by the Lake Travis View in 2006, 2007 and 2009 and
Best Happy Hour in 2007 by CitySearch, the Piazza family takes great pride
in the ambiance of a bar that offers a fun, vibrant atmosphere and delicious
cocktails. Jared Truair (longtime bartender and now bar manager) has a
martini pour that is without equal, according to Rocco’s customer com-
ments. Featuring happy hour specials seven days a week from 4:30–7:00
p.m., the family is confident it presents an offering of extraordinary value.
neW This seAson…rocco’s is open For chrisTMAs eve!
“We can’t think of a better way to spend Christmas Eve than with our
friends and family at Rocco’s Grill,” say the Piazzas. “We will serve our
regular menu and will also offer fabulous specials. We want this Christmas
Eve to be one to remember…from our family to yours!” Don’t forget that
Rocco’s will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Masquerade Party! Bring your
favorite mask, party with friends and dance into the New Year on our dance
floor! CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE!
Whether outside on the heated veranda or in the private dining room,
Rocco’s Grill is the perfect place for holiday parties. Ally Piazza Johnston,
Rocco’s Event Coordinator, will plan your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner,
baby shower, anniversary or birthday party with the most loving care and
attention to every detail to make the occasion exceptional!
Nothing Tops a Family-Owned
RestaurantSTOry by CATHiE PArSSinEn
PHOTOS COmPLimEnTS Of rOCCO’S GriLL And CHUCk HW PHOTOGrAPHy
The Piazza family has given back to the local community for years and is a proud Sponsor of Rexanna’s Foundation for Fighting Lung Cancer. Featured on pages 26–28 is the annual fashion show benefiting Rexanna’s Foundation hosted on Rocco’s Veranda Oct. 13th.
BEST RESTAURANT 2009
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Below: Pesce Romano—a delicate fish, pan sautéed until golden and adorned with artichoke hearts, sun-dried toma-toes, kalamata olives and drenched in a white wine-lemon butter sauce. Served with a green bean medley. ($22.99)
The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, topped with a spicy Remoulade Sauce
The Spicy Pecan Salad with Blue
Cheese Crumbles and Granny Smith
Apples is by far the best-selling
salad at Rocco’s.
The enticingly crisp Margherita Pizza ($9.99)The divine in-house tiramisuThe decadent, mesquite grilled
Rack of Lamb, dressed with a
mint- orange-mustard sauce that is packed with flavor, is
served atop garlic-mashed potatoes
with tender vegetables.
enJoy rocco’s AWArd-WinninG Food!
“ Our lives are enriched by the interesting people we meet, from military heroes and entrepreneurial executives to local business owners, presidents of non-profits and stay-at-home moms dedicated to raising the next great generation. We are fortunate and honored to meet incredible guests who lead such extraordinary lives, and we are thankful to all of them for their support of family-owned and operated businesses through this recession and for their continued patronage despite tremendous competition in the local restaurant scene.”
—The Piazza Family
900 R.R. 620 South | 512.263.8204Check out our redesigned website for weekend specials
and special offers at www.roccosgrill.com
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Entrepreneurial Spirit Thrives in Lake Travis
FAsT WrAp usA oFFers AusTin AFFordABLe AsseT proTecTion
Meg and Rob Arnold are no strangers to Austin, having lived here when Meg was a Dell
employee. They are excited to be back and even more excited to debut their new business,
FAST WRAP USA, in Austin. FAST WRAP is the only national franchiser of shrink-wrapping
services, bringing wrapping directly to the customer. The covering is fire-retardant, flame-
resistant and “shrinks to fit,” forming a powerful seal that protects watercraft, RVs, equipment,
materials and structures from dirt, insects and animals, and the effect of weather. All materials
used in this environmentally conscious business are recyclable, anti-microbial and resistant to
allergens, mold and mildew. In addition, for projects precarious to the environment, such as
asbestos removal, FAST WRAP prevents toxic substances from penetrating the atmosphere.
The Arnolds will also offer a “Same Day Shade” component that provides clean, 100% recy-
clable, single-use shelters for events at a 25–30% discount compared to tent rentals. These
special event tents can be customized for all needs and set up the same day, usually in a matter
of hours. Welcome home, Meg and Rob!
BALAnce yoGA
The January opening of Balance Yoga, Lakeway’s first yoga studio,
brings Nani and Bart Bacon back to Texas. Nani was born and raised in
Friendswood, TX, just south of Houston, and she met Bart Bacon of Denver,
CO, when they both attended Sam Houston State University at Huntsville.
The couple has lived in Denver where Bart started Bacon Design, a graphic
design business handling print media, web design, illustration and fine art.
In 2001 Nani started her practice of yoga and quickly developed a level of
expertise and certification in four styles of yoga that led Core Power Yoga in
Denver to offer her a position as an instructor. Subsequently she managed
two of Core Power Yoga
south Denver studios
and operated their retail
programs as well. Nani’s
following and reputation
grew, and the Denver
Post named her one of
Denver’s foremost fit-
ness leaders.
Nani’s mother and
her sister and brother-
in-law, Leilani and Joe
Connors live in Lakeway
so the Bacons have spent
a lot of time here over
the years. The Bacon’s
two children, Zoe (13)
and Reid (9) are looking
forward to being near this part of their family. Leilani Connors owns and
operates Achieve Manual Physical Therapy in the Lakeway Plaza off Hwy
620, and now the two sisters will own businesses less than a mile apart!
Balance Yoga will offer classes in four different disciplines, including hot
yoga, hot power fusion and power yoga. Classes will be open to all experience
levels, although some classes will be structured more specifically toward the
advanced or beginning student. We welcome Bart, Nani, Zoe and Reid!
GreysTone FArM cusToM cABineTry
Rob and Misty Estrada felt like pioneers when they packed up their children
and headed to Texas from Indiana two and a half years ago. Despite their
affection for the midwest and their extensive family roots in an area not too
far from Chicago, a spirit of adventure and a desire to escape the endless,
frigid, snowy Indiana winters inspired them to head west. And here they
are...new Texans! They are huge fans of the Texas Hill Country and have
slipped seamlessly into the fabric of life in Lake Travis, assisted by their
love of sports. Rob has coached both football and baseball for several sea-
sons in LTYA leagues, and their involvement has led to many new friends
and great times (and, hopefully, as Rob notes, not too many sports ene-
mies!). The Estradas have been in the cabinetry business for 11 years and
take great pride in the high quality, beautiful custom cabinetry they create.
They enjoy working on both whole house, new construction custom jobs
and also renovations and additions. In addition to cabinets, they specialize
in custom entertainment centers, unique dining room tables, hutches and
other fine furniture. “We go the distance,” says Rob. “If a door or drawer
needs adjusting a year later, I’m here for you.”
Misty, Ariane, Bess, Rob and Aidan Estrada
Nani, Reid, Zoe and Bart Bacon
Meg and Rob Arnold
STOry by CATHiE PArSSinEn PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn And COUrTESy Of THE bACOn fAmiLy
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Benefit for Rexanna’s FoundationrECAP And PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn
Melissa Cush; Owner, Spa at the Lake
Nathan Alhades. Texas Shine Auto Detailing
Cherie Brown Robert Barlow, Texas Sailing Jamie Johnson, Spa at the Lake
Jason Zbranek, Zbranek Custom Homes Kaye Blount, Avalar Real Estate Heather Felton
R OCCO’S GriLL hosted the 2nd Annual Fashion Show benefiting Rexanna’s Foundation for Fighting
Lung Cancer to a sell-out crowd of supporters on its veranda. Suzie D’s had the women covered up in
to-die-for fashions while John Ryan’s Clothing dressed assorted volunteer “hunks,” who absolutely
delighted a prominently female crowd! Mad About Shoes provided much of the female footwear. Other sponsors
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of the event included women’s hair and makeup by
Spa at the Lake, men’s hair by Finley’s Barber Shop,
print services from QuikPrint and First American Title
Insurance. Organizers were happy to report a $10,000
net for the charity! In these times, that’s significant!
The organizers and sponsors of this event would like
to thank all those in the community for their generous
support of this year’s fashion show. Plans for a 2010
Fashion Show are already in the works!
Barbara Schaefer, Terri Galloway, Dawana Downey, Maureen Gunderson, Kim Nearburg
Kay Sconci, Ani Piazza, Jeff Schreiner
Debi Reesing, Darlene Marcum, Debbie Gamble, Nancy Hopper, Julie Cutler
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Billie Davison, Wendy Schumann, Carol Burns, Sharon Craig, Freda Baker, Peggy Willis, Lisa Wade
Amber Hart, Diana Thomas, Lynn Robin-Pitts
SPA AT THE LAKE back: Stacey Fey, Zareen Jameel, Ashley Noel, Jamie Johnson, Melissa Cush; front: Lynn Fisher, Laura Gregson, Nate Gordon
LuSH SALON: Autry Parsons, Christine Collier, Ellie Block, Bobby and Vanessa Baker
Melinda Carroll, Ani and Linda Piazza
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30 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
H OSPiCE AUSTin, Austin’s only non-profit
hospice, is nationally recognized for its outstand-
ing work in end of life care for patients and their
families, regardless of their ability to pay. The transformative
secret of great hospice care is the one embraced by Hospice
Austin…to treat the living of the days of final passage as simply
one more aspect of life, days that can be lived to the fullest, free
from pain, and in a tranquil place surrounded by loved ones.
And so it is a commitment to the beauty of life, in all its aspects,
that Hospice Austin celebrates. This is especially evident at Les
Amis de Hospice annual fundraiser.
This year’s guest speaker, Charla Krupp, focused on the care
women need to take of themselves in order to be free to care for others. She cited the safety admo-
nitions common on all airlines about procedures to be taken if the airplane experience a sudden
drop in pressure and oxygen flow is restricted. Adults are urged to secure their own air masks first
before attempting to care for others. Self-care frees energies for the care of others, no matter what
the needs are. Her other tips for looking youthful? Chuck dark lipsticks as Charla feels they make
women look sad. Throw away the panty hose! (This brought thundering applause from the audi-
ence.) Forget the “matchy-matchy” look! Never wear your pajamas to the market! And, above all,
fight against the invisibility imposed on women by aging with everything you have.
Sponsors of the event included the Austin American Statesman’s Glossy Magazine, The Garden
Room, Bella-Mi & Bella-Sorella, Benold’s Jewelers, Adelante Boutique, Calvin’s Fine Jewelry,
David Yurman, Duncan & Boyd Jewelers, Eliza Page, Estilo, Girl Next Door, Monogram Lady,
The Menagerie, Zoltan David.
Les AMis de hospice presenT
The 4th Annual Beauty of LifeSTOry And PHOTOS
by CATHiE PArSSinEn
Guest speaker, Charla Krupp, author of the bestselling book “How Not to Look Old”
Emcee, Anne Elizabeth Wynn Executive Director, Marjorie Mulanax Debbie Carrico, Hospice Austin RN
Suzanne Denison, Carla McDonald, Andra Liemandt, Jenny Mason, Erin Driscoll
Carolyn Meihaus, Nina Seely
Standing: Elaine Patten, Sherri Patten-Blond Seated: Samantha Stevens, Faith Roberts, Suzanne Stratton, Bee Pedersen
Patty Hoffpauir, The Garden Room; Peggy Manley
Becky Beaver, Susan Lubin
Tina Trumeter, Holly Dudrick
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32 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
T HE OvErArCHinG concept of the great 19th century archi-
tect of skyscrapers, Louis Sullivan, was based on his conviction
that form follows function. While the evolution of architectural
theory has witnessed many transformations in the century that followed
Sullivan, function still holds a prominent role, tempered by the ever-
shifting expression of cultural and personal standards of beauty and the
aesthetic dimension.
Noted Austin-based architect Nic
Holland believes that a great archi-
tect must also be a bit of a social sci-
entist and a detective, investigating
site and psyche, as well as individual
interpretations of beauty. “I base
every architectural proportion and
material selection on a thorough
understanding of a client’s prefer-
ences, filtered through appropriate
adaptations of local precedents.
The key element of this approach
depends on the process of learning
everything about the way that client
lives, revealing patterns that form
interrelationships among spaces.
It is the exploration and expression
of genuine character, whether the
work is traditional or contempo-
rary, that represents the ideal, for
us, in architectural design.”
Of course, of equal importance in
the design analysis in every project
is the nature and the character of
the land and a careful combination
of its unique features with building
orientation and placement on a par-
ticular property. All facets of design
are deeply considered and then con-
sciously interwoven to embrace the
client’s specific site and persona.
This home, in a Texas ranch
compound on Hamilton Pool Road,
drew its inspiration from the work of
Greene and Greene.
Nic Holland Architects
STOry by CATHiE PArSSinEnPHOTOS by LEiGH CHriSTiAn,
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TexAs vernAcuLAr MeeTs AFricAn sAvAnnA
Situated above a savanna that borders a wide plain leading to Barton Creek, a stone cliff rises beyond
the far bank of the hill country creek. This dramatic setting provided the perfect backdrop for a
house in which architectural origins emerged from seemingly separate sources. According to Nic,
this project revealed intertwined inspirations that informed the design process from the inception.
The owners’ appreciation for the rugged yet refined character found in Texas vernacular architecture
was one factor. The second inspiration in the architectural equation included the sum of the own-
ers’ observations and experiences while on safari and the impression of the character and forms of
dwellings unique to the African plain. Embracing the architectural gestures and materials common
to both traditions, this home expresses
the gifts from each.
WesTLAke conTeMporAry
The Westlake home featured on this page was designed
on a compact site with extraordinarily steep terrain,
in combination with compressive height restrictions
imposed by the municipality. The owners’ preference
was for work in a contemporary vein that, in its pre-
sentation, acknowledges aspects of the work of modern
master, Richard Neutra, although the final expression
reflects a softened interpretation of his influence. The
detailing here is minimal and clean in a contemporary
interpretation adapted specifically for the client.
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oreGon rusTic
This home, on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, uses traditional materials
native to the northwest. The owners’ are passionate about the seaplane that they use to
connect with their home and also to the larger region. The seaplane is a widespread form
of transportation between areas throughout the water-dominant Pacific Northwest and
British Columbia. One of the criteria key to the design that dominated the design of this
home was to have multiple spaces throughout the home from which the comings and
goings of aircraft and boats could be observed and monitored.
The kitchen became a hub of activity within the home, serving as a centralized obser-
vation space not only to monitor frequent seaplane activity but also to see activities
occurring at the rear of the house, including the pool area and general entertaining areas.
Radiating ceiling beams above the kitchen island point to sightlines on compass head-
ings, in a pattern loosely evocative of an airplane propeller. Detailing throughout the
home is exclusively rustic while the formal, regional interpretation is freely adapted in
response to a tight, narrow site.
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coMMerciAL Work
While Nic Holland Architects has a vast body of work in residential design, substantial commercial proj-
ects add dimension to a portfolio that has great breadth and depth. One example that showcases the
firm’s commercial work was the design of a commercial building that houses two businesses on separate
levels: a dance school on the main level and an architectural practice on the upper level. Site topogra-
phy, preservation of existing trees, municipal environmental criteria and solar orientation led the design
response. The topographic challenge presented the opportunity to build a partial below-grade garage that
supports the dance institute, allowing parking both below and behind the building, substantially reduc-
ing impervious cover. Solar exposures
presented by the site determined the
generous overhangs and careful window placements.
As Nic has stated on his website, “Ultimately, my work is about individual people and
what they love…dramatic views; dining and entertaining; intimate settings; horses;
nature, breezes and natural light; Africa; gardening; European castles; private col-
lections…a seaplane.” His mission is to capture all these passions through architectural
design. The section of sustainable materials and the inclusion of highly efficient systems,
incorporating climate-sensitive orientations and building forms that respond directly to
site-specific conditions, is the common thread that defines all projects.
The work of Nic Holland has taken him beyond Austin and the Hill
Country, to both coasts and to urban and rural settings. He is as comfort-
able working in contemporary architecture as within the traditional. He is
designing a hacienda on a working cattle ranch in Mexico and is beginning
a barn compound in New England. In fact, it is the variety of situations
presented across a broad range of locales and the architectural possibili-
ties appropriate to the traditions of each region together with client pref-
erences that he finds the most compelling part of his work.
Nic Holland Architects
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P 512 346 6620 | nichollandarchitects.com
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“ TexARTS provides the lake region audience and students the very best in musical
theater and other performing and visual arts productions, classes and workshops.
This area deserves the very best entertainment and arts education possible, and both
should be affordable, convenient and as good as, or better than, anything downtown
might offer. This is the mission that drives TexARTS to produce professional, hire
professional and showcase profession talent and artists.”
—Todd Dellinger; Executive Director, TexARTS
STOry by CATHiE PArSSinEn PHOTOS COUrTESy Of TexArTS
TexArTs
The Season Sparkles
TexARTS Youth Ballet Theater performs The Firebird
TexARTS’ upcoming holiday production, I’ll Be Seeing You (Dec. 4-20) is a wonderful example of everything this nonprofit institution offers to inspire and entertain its audience. The production will feature three Broadway veterans and a Rockette, as well as several Austin professionals and 20 TexARTS Academy students. This charming, 1940’s era holiday show premièred last year and will include great new numbers this year.The hilarious musical comedy Nunsense kicked the season off with a polished performance.
TexArTs’ proFessionAL ‘oFF BroAdWAy series’
The 2010 season continues in February and March with Tennessee
Williams great American classic, The Glass Menagerie. Babs
George, one of Austin’s finest actresses, will star in what promises
to be one of the great performances of the 2010 Austin theater
season. The 1940’s film with Jimmy Stewart, The Shop Around
the Corner, inspired the 1960’s musical She Loves Me and also the
1998 film hit You’ve Got Mail, with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.
TexARTS production of She Loves Me will showcase another
Austin great, Jill Blackwood, alongside several Broadway guests.
TexArTs’ sTudenT perForMAnce series
The student performance series begins with an enchanting Youth
Ballet Theater production of The Nutcracker on December 19th
and 20th. In January look for teen performances of All That
Jazz—A Celebration of Bob Fosse, while the Youth Series will
present Cinderella. TexARTS’ “Great Shakes” classical teen rep-
ertory theater troupe will perform Shakespeare’s A Midsummer
Night’s Dream in April. Students will certainly impress audiences
with an exhibition of terrific talent as they showcase the traditions
of excellence set for instruction under the TexARTS’ umbrella.
According to Executive Director, Todd Dellinger, “TexARTS
nonprofit status means that every dollar made is reinvested in
raising the bar of artistic quality and integrity, providing afford-
able, top quality education for youth and performances for the
community.”
For more information about tickets, performances, classes or
workshops:
Visit TexARTS’ Studios at 2300 Lohman’s Spur, Suites 150
and 160
Online at www.tex-arts.org.
Or call 512.852.9079
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40 Waterways | Winter 2009–2010
M EmbErS And friEndS of the Ballet Austin Guild gath-
ered with directors, staff and dancers of Ballet Austin to mark
the unveiling of the approaching new season that opened with
with Swan Lake (Act II) and a Stephen Mills World Première Performance
of The Firebird at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on October 2–4.
The Ballet Austin Guild’s annual rite of pre-season passage exhibited plenty
of anticipation and enthusiasm among the crowd of ardent supporters who
have exulted as Artistic Director Stephen Mills elaborates his vision and
continues to guide Ballet Austin to artistic prominence.
For more information about the 2009-2010 Ballet Austin season and
to purchase tickets, visit www.balletaustin.org. To inquire about volunteer
opportunities, visit www.balletaustinguild.org.
Ballet Austin Guild Kickoff
STOry And PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn
Dancers Michelle Thompson and Oren Porterfield with Lorelei McDevitt
Jane Driscoll, Gayle Hamilton
C.B. Haggar, Sam Copeland
Dancers Kirby Wallis, Chelsea Renner
Guild President Leslie Cox, Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills, Executive Director Cookie Ruiz
Beth Brand, VP Events; Danny Bosley
2009–2010 Ballet Austin Guild Kari Baker, Crystal Padgett
Cord and Anne Shiflet with Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiz
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Kari Baker, Crystal Padgett
T HE firST-EvEr guests to glimpse the stunning views from The Austonian
in downtown Austin were escorted on construction elevators by workers in
hard-hats to the 28th floor of the building, still under construction, for Ballet
Austin’s 2009 Fête. The fitting event name “Take Flight” seemed apropos not only for
the sky-high location of the occasion but also for the purpose it benefitted, as patrons
demonstrated a generous commitment to support the ever-
soaring reputation of Ballet Austin.
Harry ullman, Peter Schram
STOry And PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn
Dale Dewey, Karen Landa Matt Duncan, Ena Sharma
Andrea and Dean McWilliams
Becky Beaver, John HaggeWayne & Emily McMichaels, Michael Girard & Kristin Achee, Sarah and Jeff Zeigler
Kris and Jeff MorganEric & Maria Groten
Leslie Cox, Nick van Bavel
Lynn & Mary Scott Nabers, Nora Linares, Ray Farabee
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Style Show for the
Generations!STOry And PHOTOS by CATHiE PArSSinEn
T HE WOmEn’S CLUb of Greater Lakeway presented a novel twist
at this year’s Style Show by including not only members as models but
also members’ daughters and grandchildren. The crowd enjoyed watch-
ing three generations walk down the runway together, dressed in selections from
Dillards at the Hill Country Galleria. Dillards’ general manager, Amy Fitz, served
as fashion commentator. Sharon Rodgers chaired the event, assisted by Lana
Brown who coordinated the models. Sue Heilig and Barbara Beebe (reservations),
Judy Donahue (programs) and Shirley Cornett and Pat Smith
(decorations) also gave a helping hand. Entertainment by the
Club’s very own group of dancers, led by Dottie Stevenson,
kicked of the event with a dance number from Chicago.
Allison Astorino Courtois and daughter Maia
Kapryce Berry Doherty and daughter Leah
Karen Calderelli Cary
Karen Calderelli Cary and daughter Sarah
Pat Doucet and grandson Christopher MillerLinda Ousley and granddaughter Meagan Larrea
Dottie Stevenson, Joann Anderson, Judy Donahue, Donna Lochow, Janice Armstrong, Jeanne Ann Klein, Helen Jones, Linda Swann
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