Ranch & Reserve Vol 1 Issue 2

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ECHO VALLEY RANCH & SPA

SAN SABA, TX WINERY INCUBATOR

2016 DAYTONA 500 GETS UNDERWAY FEBRUARY 21ST

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Publisher’s Note

Welcome to the RANCH By Spring J. Sault, Editor-in-Chief

ove is in the air as we enter the month of February in this, a new year. Partners will come together to recognize their love for one

another in the form of a card or a gesture, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep that feeling going throughout the rest of the months! Just like Christmas, there’s no call for simply acknowledging our friends and family on one single day and leave the rest to be muddled through. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t knock the socks off of your someone special with a one-of-a-kind engagement ring or wedding band (for those that are so inclined.) And there are some gorgeous turquoise options in the ‘Things We Like’ pages.

2016 brings with it the possibility of several new partnerships for Ranch & Reserve as well! First-time readers, friends and family have helped to guide this publication in directions I never saw coming when I pressed “enter” on the publishing page. In truth, the first issue was a labor of love, and now I’m looking at the possibility of bringing a Regional Advertising Manager onboard, and writers that mirror the style, interests and quality that the magazine and its readers call for. These are exciting times!

February, in many places throughout North America, often calls for warm blankets, a toasty fire burning, and some good old fashioned comfort food. This issue features just such a luxury with melt-in-your-mouth, homemade macaroni & cheese. And if treating yourself to a bowl of that kind of goodness isn’t enough self-care for you, then check out our featured guest ranch, Echo Valley Ranch & Spa! They know how to treat you right, and prove there really is such a thing as a ranch Heaven!

And you can’t kick off a February R&R issue without paying homage to The Great American Race! That’s right – the 58th running of the Daytona 500 is a feature article in this month’s pages. February 21, 2016 is go-time, and the start of a new Sprint Cup Series that NASCAR racing fans have been patiently (or maybe impatiently, like me) waiting for. Sunday’s just don’t seem the same without a race to go to, watch, or talk about going to and watching.

To top it all off, a partnership of another sort – a winery incubator. Your first thought might be, “Huh?” but after reading the story, I guarantee your second thought will be, “Well I’ll be…”

Enjoy the stories, and welcome to issue no. 2 of Ranch & Reserve Magazine!

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Contents

3 Welcome to the Ranch

5 Ranch & Reserve Chronicle

7 Things We Like - Turquoise! Engagement Rings & Wedding Bands For Ladies And Gentlemen

13 Ranch: Echo Valley Ranch & Spa Feast Your Eyes on the Four Directions

22 It’s Not Speeding, It’s Qualifying R&R Takes a Look at the 2016 Daytona 500!

27 Reserve: Incubator Wineries Hatching a New Idea

31 Sweet Dreams are Made Of Cheese… And Macaroni

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READER FEEDBACK

Our inaugural issue was published December 14, 2015! Thank you to all of our new readers, new subscribers and new Facebook page followers!

NOTICES

The ‘In the Pour House’ article printed on pg. 23 of the first issue

was originally published on www.texashillcountry.com. As a premiere destination marketing organization for the Texas Hill Country area, they highlight area cities, sites, food, fun, and of course wine!

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Things We Like

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A Diamond of approximately .40 carats nests in this handmade Solitaire ring.

Turquoise is embedded in the Infinity Plain Gold Band.

Can be completed with a diamond half eternity wedding band.

Prices range from $2,437.50–$3,332.55 USD depending on your unique

requirements.

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Described as ‘Wood over Water’. This is a beautiful ring comprised of a

balance of Koa Wood and Turquoise. Set in a standard width titanium edge with a

mirror finish. Pictured at 6.4mm.

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WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SPOT TO GROUND YOURSELF, NEED TIME AWAY WITH A LOVED ONE, OR PERHAPS YOU WANT TO

UNPLUG AND UNWIND… A RANCH INTERLUDE IN BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA COULD BE CALLING YOUR NAME

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In Native American teachings, the dimensions of health and the cycles of life are taught through the medicine wheel. In honoring those teachings, one looks to the four directions. Echo Valley Ranch & Spa (in Jesmond, BC, Canada) is situated at the juncture of four distinct geographical regions - mountains, canyons, forests and grasslands. What better place to find yourself and to honor your own teachings?

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The South Caribou region of the Interior of British Columbia stretches from the Fraser Canyon to the Cariboo Mountains, whose name, of course, is a reference to the animal (the caribou) that once was abundant in the region. Although famous for its role in the Cariboo Gold Rush of 1861, the region is also well-known for another gem of sorts in the Echo Valley Ranch & Spa.

With an emphasis on balance and redefined luxury, the ranch and its amenities bring wellness and self-care into focus, not to mention their ability to cater to romance, sporting enthusiasts, team-building days and even family reunions. And getting there is just part of fun. If driving is your preferred mode of transportation, a scenic tour by way of Whistler from Vancouver will have you filling your camera’s memory card before you’ve even arrived! And if flying is more your speed, then reach your destination in

style using the ranch’s private airport, or relax while staff do a personal pick-up in Kamloops or other similar locations. (Please be sure to contact them ahead of time for appropriate arrangements.)

Upon arrival at this 160-acre property, expectations are not only met; they’re exceeded. For some, the term ‘ranch’ conjures up images of bronc busters, cowpokes, and brown beans in a pan paired with a cup of coffee that’s been brewed over a blazing fire. But here, amidst the incredible natural beauty, sits an equally beautiful, ornately decorated wooden Thai building – a majestic, one-of-a-kind in North America, Baan Thai (meaning Thai home or Thai house in English.) For the ranch, the building, which was designed by Dr. Pinyo Suwankiri (an architect that designed for Thailand’s royal family), is a place to hold traditional Thai massage and their ever-growing

Photo Credit: Echo Valley Ranch & Spa

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offering of spa treatments. Overlooking the entire resort, this is a place of serenity and sanctuary, offering a sense of comfortable contradiction as you recognize the ‘east meets west’ design and attention to detail while being transported to a sense of calm through the aromatic special blend of oils, herbs and spices.

Although their many traditional Thai treatments, spa comforts, and body- and soul-nurturing luxuries will win you over, this is merely the beginning of the overall Echo Valley Ranch & Spa experience. The heart of the ranch, Dove Lodge, features all standard rooms, which are not-so-standard at all. They include unique décor, luxurious bathrooms or en suites and breathtaking views of the Cariboo Mountains. Premium rooms are located in the Lookout Lodge, which is situated between the horse corral and fishing ponds. The building, adorned with a hand-carved work of art itself, is festooned with a

great abundance of Native American art by Echo Valley Artist in Residence, Michael Blackstock. Select premium rooms feature sleeping lofts for additional accommodations (if you’re bringing the family) as well as views of Mount Bowman.

Also dotted with deluxe Canadian log cabins varying in size, the ranch offers guests the opportunity to sit on their own front porch, listening to the sounds of nature or catching a glimpse of the local wildlife, including deer and bald eagles. The Log Studio – a.k.a. the Honeymoon Cabin – is the most secluded of these, perfect for a romantic ranch getaway or retreat. And finally, if you’re looking for the ultimate Echo Valley Ranch & Spa experience, you can stay in the Royal Suite! It overlooks the entire ranch from its private roof-top terrace and its Thai architecture is designed for both comfort and luxury, with plush furnishings, including a hand-made king sized bed. This suite is located in the ranch’s signature Baan Thai building, situated adjacent the riding arena, and close to several trail heads as well as the outdoor kitchen.

Guest stays here are anything but ordinary, and can incorporate an abundance of authentic ranch activities including horseback riding and fly fishing. For those that are focused on good health mixed with a

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diverse variety of geographic challenges, hiking through the various topographies can range from casual strolls to challenging exploration. Early risers can also get their day started with some Thai Yoga or simply time to themselves, relaxing on the deck, overlooking the beautiful mountain scenery with a coffee in hand.

Avid supporters of the region and what they term their “slice of heaven on this big slice of earth” Echo Valley Ranch & Spa also offers off-sight excursions to supplement your stay and provide insight into the area’s history and culture. The Fraser Canyon Photo Safari (3 hours at $110 per person, minimum 3 people) takes you and your camera along the Fraser River Canyon to the High Bar Aboriginal Homeland Cougar Point Lookout where you’ll see the incorporation of cultural features into the remarkable ecosystem.

And although the gold rush days of yore have long since passed, you too can experience a rush on your very own Gold Panning Excursion (5 hours at $160 per person, minimum 3 people)! Located directly on the Gold Rush Trail – a series of existing highways extending approximately 1,188 miles along trails that were once used by early gold seekers to the region – the ranch

provides patrons the opportunity to pan for gold in a part of the Fraser Canyon retained exclusively for such purpose. The area is still rich with evidence of this part of yesteryear, including old flues, prospector huts, and perilous paths high above the Fraser River. And the river itself still contains gold, so panning lessons and a riverside picnic lunch

may be just a small part of what you’ll treasure on this trip!

Looking for more of an

adrenalin rush? How does off-site white water

rafting sound? Or perhaps you like the sport of catching a

feisty freshwater fish? Working with long-time local partners, the ranch has made every effort to offer adventures and activities that not only mirror the surroundings, but the personalities and adventurous spirits of its guests, keeping in mind the ideals of balance and environmental sustainability. All off-site partnerships require that guests pre-book their activities prior to their stay at the ranch, however if you’re having a hard time deciding, they will certainly give you a hand in selection.

With the right blend of peace and tranquility together with excitement and activity, it’s hard to imagine finding a place that’s more

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suited to both ranch enthusiasts and lovers of the good life. And why not? They can be one-and-the-same. With riding lessons for everyone from beginner to almost-expert, daily morning and afternoon trail rides, and all day horseback expeditions, the experienced wranglers will have you perched on the perfect horse in no time. Kids can also enjoy pony rides or short strolls on Don the donkey, and afterwards, the well-equipped fitness room and adjacent pool and sauna allow for relief of any tension that may yet be tagging along.

Closing your day at Echo Valley Ranch & Spa is similar to the way it may have begun – with a healthy, farm-fresh meal prepared by the executive chef. The ranch grows and produces many of its own ingredients, with an organic garden on-site, an herb garden, a root cellar that guests can peruse, and the raising of their own cattle, pigs, turkeys and chickens. The ranch prides itself in sharing their “100-metre diet” with guests (a ‘metre’ in Canada of course is a measurement consisting of approximately 3.3 ft. In short, they are very self-sustaining with farm-to-table food). Meals can be taken in family dining form, allowing guests the opportunity to meet each other as well as the staff, and can range from help-yourself fashion, to western barbeque, eastern Thai nights, and open cooking demonstrations with tasting sessions to whet your appetites!

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With so much to do and see, a visit to Echo Valley Ranch & Spa may leave you with the sense that you’ve been there before; that you’ve found yourself; that you have so much more to see and do. When you look in the four directions from this site perhaps you, yourself, will find direction.

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It’s Not

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The lyrics in the reprise to the country music song ‘Rodeo’ by Garth Brooks go as follows:

“…It's the roar of a Sunday crowd

It's the white in his knuckles

The gold in the buckle He'll win the next go

'round It's boots and chaps

It's cowboy hats It's spurs and latigo

It's the ropes and the reins And the joy and the pain And they call the thing

rodeo…”

Now picture yourself on a sunny day, track lanyard around your neck, team hat on your head (brim nicely curled to your liking), driver t-shirt on, surrounded by thousands of people with eyes on their cars lining up for the start of the next Sprint Cup Series NASCAR race.

For many country music fans, pilgrimages to witness the sport of stock car racing are likened to attending a rodeo of sorts. And how could you not compare the two? The enthusiasm Garth sings for the song’s character, or ‘good guy’, is akin to an anthem that any true blue fan of the famed stock car racing series

would readily get down on one knee and sing (to the best of his or her ability) to their favorite driver just to show them how much they’re behind them, adding “Grab that brass ring! You got ‘er buddy, and I’m with you!” It mirrors all the sensation and excitement that comes from witnessing a souped-up stock car do a 200+ mph run around an asphalt monstrosity of a track – your driver, ‘the hero’, behind the wheel.

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Defending first-time Daytona 500 winner, Joey Logano, will have a run for his money in the upcoming opening to this year’s series, scheduled for February 21, 2016. But ultimately, it’s the fans that will be walking away with the victory, having experienced 58 years of high-banking history rolled into one at this year’s kick-off to the series’ racing season in a “re-imagined” Daytona International Speedway.

Recognized and showcased as “the world’s first motorsports stadium”, the speedway opened in 1959 and has been the one and only home of the starting race of each annual circuit - its namesake race, the Daytona 500 - ever since. NASCAR founder, Bill France Sr., began plans for the track in 1953 in his continued efforts to promote the series. His goal was to have the highest banking possible, allowing the cars to reach peak speeds as well as the fans to have optimal views. Enlisting the help of Daytona Beach engineer, Charles Moneypenny, the design took shape and received city approval based on shared

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engineering techniques that Moneypenny procured through visits to the Ford proving grounds in Detroit, Michigan.

To effectively complete construction of the high banking, crews were required to remove tons of soil from the track's infield. Due to Daytona Beach’s high water table, the excavation hole filled almost immediately. France subsequently ordered it to be stocked with 65,000 fish, and so began the legend of what is now known as Lake Lloyd – named in honor of Joseph “Sax” Lloyd, a prominent local of Daytona.

Due to what was considered an extremely high degree of banking, Moneypenny was required to develop a new way to pave the incline of the track. His solution was to connect the paving equipment to bulldozers that were then anchored at the top of the banking, allowing the paving equipment to complete their work without fear of rolling or slipping down to the base of the incline. He then patented this method and later went on to use it in the design and development of both

Talladega Superspeedway and the Michigan International Speedway.

More than half a century later, a NASCAR fan can now sit, dreamy-eyed, in the incomparable (as far as race tracks go) luxury of wider seats, with unparalleled sightlines and

upgraded amenities, soaking up the atmosphere of one of stock car racing’s oldest and richest traditions. With an estimated $400 million renovation project entitled “Daytona Rising”, the speedway underwent groundbreaking in 2013, with anticipated completion in January 2016 – just in time for the Roar before the 24, and the ultimate fan-friendly test, the 58th running of “The Great American Race”.

With expansive new seating sections and 11 ‘neighborhoods’ situated along Daytona’s front stretch, together with retail and dining areas, custom bars and dozens of video screens, the completed renovation is predicted to produce the most fan-friendly racing experience to date. And this is just the beginning race fans. Buckle up for a 2016 Sprint Cup schedule

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This year sees the dawn of a new era with Gordon retiring from the driver’s seat and headed to a booth seat. With that, 4 full-time drivers will take the helm of new Cup rides including Chase Elliott in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Clint Bowyer making a single-season move to HScott Motorsports, (before his 2017 transition to Stewart-Haas Racing,) Brian Scott driving the No. 9 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford, and Chris Buescher in the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford. Wood Brothers Racing will be returning to a full 36-race schedule this year – a welcomed change since running limited schedules post-2008 season. 2016 also marks the fourth year in a row for a new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rules package, as well as Tony Stewart’s final season (sans drama let’s hope).

With 26 Sprint Cup Series races prior to the Chase in October, anything can (and will) happen and this season makes no promises other than to give the fan what they paid for and then some! Every year brings change. This year brings familiarity. The sights, the sound of your car tearing around the track, the smell of cold beer (or non-alcoholic beverages for the family-friendly fan) and hot dogs, wood smoke (2-thumbs up to all of you hardcore campers!) and exhaust (you know you like it!) all culminate into a sport sensation the fan is proud to be a part of. So, like the song ‘Rodeo’, there is a roar of a Sunday crowd. There really is white in your drivers’ knuckles (if you’re not sure, just ask them!) And they might not be wearing cowboy hats - with the exception of Richard Petty of course - but they are the ‘good guy’, and the ‘good guy’ always wins. Giddy up!

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Incubator Wineries:

Hatching a New Idea

Originally Published on TexasHillCountry.com

Texas Hill Country is fast becoming a worthy wine destination to reckon with, and now a town commonly known as the “Pecan Capital of the WORLD” is pairing the fruits of its labor with a forward-thinking winery, gaining steam for their direct-to-consumer model. Located at the intersection of US 190 and Texas 16, Wedding Oak Winery is a member of the Top of the Hill Country Wine Trail, comprised of 7 wineries, not the least of which is this gem in the crown of the town of San Saba.

Photo Credit: http://excesstx.com/2014/01/22/wedding-oak-winery-san-saba-texas/

Among the 3,500 acres of vineyards and 350 bonded wineries throughout the state of Texas, Wedding Oak Winery (established in 2012) is placing its efforts into making its home town of San Saba to wine what Myrtle Beach is to golf. With a blend of tradition and history, knowledge, and of course award-winning wine, this winery brings the type of small-town Texas charm to tasting tours that you’ve only dreamed of. Built inside a beautifully restored 1926 stone building,

their tasting room is positioned on the very northern edge of Texas Hill Country. By 2013, the production facility that allows for up to 10,000 cases of wine, was producing 3,500 cases in only its second bottling. With the extra space, owner/viticulturist Mike McHenry together with winemaker Penny Adams (recognized as the first female winemaker in the state of Texas) were then able to help other wineries with production.

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Getting its name from a 400-year-old oak tree still growing approximately 2.5 miles from the winery (the site of numerous weddings dating back to Native American folklore) Wedding Oak Winery is also the proud participant in a different type of union – a winery incubator arrangement with Old Man Scary Cellars. The first of its kind in Texas, and based on similar projects in Carlton, OR and Walla Walla, WA, the incubator project works to expand Old Man Scary Cellars brand, appeal and wine varietals without the expense of reinventing the winery wheel, so-to-speak. Old Man owner, Dr. Gabe Hisel, will process his grapes at the new facility once they mature, and in the meantime, his partnership with Mike McHenry and team allows for new tasting room and additional production space for current product (such as a 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon made with grapes from the world famous Beckstoffer Vineyards,) while giving the consumer a choice from two very different wineries; one contemporary and one traditional.

First Annual San Saba River Wine/Pecan Dinner & Pecan Jam, October 21, 2015

Wedding Oak Winery Owners, Mike & Lynn McHenry Photo Credit: www.txwinelover.com

Photo Credit: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=5306

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This quantity of choice does not come at the expense of quality, however. Wedding Oak Winery and Old Man Scary Cellars have the benefit of viticulture and horticulture degrees, coupled with the business foresight to diversify their varietals and produce product that will work best in the northern cusp of the Texas Hill Country terroir. While Old Man is focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon, Wedding Oak is working with Sangiovese, Roussanne and Tannat, and with the decades of Texas grapevine experience that now-shared winemaker Penny Adams has as her resource, the two can educate consumers on the differences between grapes grown in different areas of THC and the state as a whole, isolating wines to specific vineyards and creating a tasting experience that’s on par with spectacular – leaving us to believe that it’s no mere coincidence that the acronym for Wedding Oak Winery is “w.o.w.”

References: Lubbuckonline.com Mysanantonio.com Texaswineandtrail.com Txwinelover.com

Wine…

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WÉÇËà VÉÅx hÇvÉÜ~xw ‹ Ranch & Reserve’s wine tasting tour guide will soon be here!

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SWEET DREAMS ARE

MADE OF CHEESE… …& Macaroni

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It started in the late thirteenth century in southern Italy.

A casserole of goodness to such a proportion that it spread the world over with heavenly taste.

The North American version has two lines of ancestry that can be traced.

One is a casserole dish at a New England church supper.

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The second was rumored to be a dish that traveled to Virginia from Italy with Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States.

Jefferson brought a pasta machine back from Italy and his daughter, Mary Randolph, is credited with making the dish for the household, originally using Parmesan cheese. Later, fans of the culinary combination changed the cheese to cheddar, and the rest is history.

And now it’s considered a comfort-food delicacy.

We make it with all kinds of cheese concoctions!

Swiss, Monterey Jack, Creamed Cheese…

Mixed with bread crumbs, onions, hot sauce, sour cream and even jalapenos!

Baked, broiled, and sometimes deep fried.

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Try it tonight! Bake, broil or simply ‘one-pot-wonder’ it from a recipe you can get from your mother, find online, or make up as you go along. The options are endless, homemade is much healthier, and hey – it’s some serious goodness!

A handy basic recipe is provided below, but don’t let the name fool you – basic can be brilliant with some added touches, bringing flavor flare to your macaroni masterpiece.

Basic Macaroni & Cheese (Serves 6) Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk, warmed 1-2 lb cheddar cheese, grated

Directions:

Boil and drain the macaroni per the bag or box instructions. Melt the butter in a skillet and sprinkle in the flour to make a roux. Whisk in the warmed milk and let cook until thickened. Add the grated cheese to the thickened sauce and reduce the heat to melt the cheese. Mix well. Add the cheese sauce to the cooked pasta, and serve.


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