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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.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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.”

—AuThor unknoWn

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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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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.

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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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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,

coated in coarse peppercorn, and offered on a bed of savory, homemade

Marsala wine sauce that leaves customers completely satisfied. Pictures of

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!

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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

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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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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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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