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LIFE AT TALISKER CLUB14,000 acres of breathtaking mountain terrain. Custom homesites and luxury resort communities.

Extraordinary dining, world-class amenities and the ultimate private club. Welcome to Talisker Club.

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T housands of acres of breathtaking mountain terrain. Custom home sites and luxury resort communities. Extraordinary dining, exceptional amenities and a deep sense of community.

Welcome to Talisker.Founded more than a decade ago, Talisker is proud to be synonymous

with quality and luxury in Park City and the Wasatch Mountains. More than unforgettable designs and priceless views, Talisker has become a lifestyle characterized by shared moments in enduring landscapes. Talisker Tower offers a cozy refuge on the slopes of Deer Valley. Tuhaye’s Mark O’Meara designed golf course intertwines you in high desert terrain that rivals any in the West. And in the Talisker Restaurant Collection, Chef John Murcko has created exquisite dining experiences that more than live up to his accolades as Utah’s best Chef.

Talisker is an exceptional alpine and golfing lifestyle. We are neighbor-hoods, attention to detail and luxury-class amenities. We are skiing and golfing, but we’re also fly fishing, horseback riding and a romantic dinner in a secluded yurt. With the acquisition of Canyons Resort, we also operate the fourth-largest ski resort in North America.

As Talisker on Main removed the veil on our fine dining, we hope this magazine will offer you a glimpse of what we have become. Enjoy your visit to Talisker country—we think it’s where the definitive alpine life begins.

Sincerely,

Paul CherrettSenior Vice PresidentTalisker Mountain, Incorporated

Talisker Welcomes You

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Membership Privileges

Talisker Tower ClubIn the busy, activity-packed months of winter high on the slopes of Deer Valley, no place is as warm and friendly as the Talisker Tower, Empire Pass’ social hub for Talisker skiers. Meet up with your best ski pals after a morning workout for a delicious breakfast, pop in for a comfortable lunch with non-skiing family members, and don’t miss the con-viviality of après-ski drinks and delicious appetizers with friends and neighbors, often warmed by live music. With the popular Wildstar children’s center downstairs, après-ski is a family event. Whenever you stop by, you will have the camaraderie of fellow club members.

TaliskerClub parkThe focal point and gath-ering place for Tuhaye residents all year round lights up under the summer sun with golf and swimming and much-loved Wildstar Ranger activities that range from camping and hiking to indoor games and crafts. Kids love the serpentine water slide, their parents the extensive spa and fitness clubhouse with its spin studio, yoga and Pilates classes, spa treatments and world-class workout facili-ties. In the winter, Tuhaye is the center for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and even dog sledding on the golf course. And at the core, residents and members enjoy the exquisite meals at the Tuhaye Table Café throughout the four seasons.

The Talisker ouTposTNature is at its most exqui-site high on the mountain in summer, and the Outpost at Bonanza Flats is about as high as you can go. Beauty does not get any more sub-lime than riding horseback through our giant aspen for-est or hiking to the ridgeline above Guardsman Pass. The Outpost yurt is a popular place for the whole family, especially the late after-noon rides in summertime followed by a chuckwagon dinner by the campfire, with cowboy poetry and sing-ing. In winter, it is a popular place for the family to go snowmobiling, followed by cozy cocktails and dinner in the yurt prepared by our always incomparable chefs and friendly staff.

Talisker advenTure GuidesAdventure is as much a part of our mountain environ-ment as the silver fir and the quaking aspen, we at Talisker believe. And we put our amazing collection of guides behind our words to help lead members into the discovery of new capabili-ties and fun. In a word, we take you everywhere — and we are generous with advice when needed — from moun-tain biking on Deer Valley’s single track trails to guided hiking and nature walks with everyone’s favorite natural-ist, Chaz. In summer, don’t miss the horseback riding or surfing/skiing/wake-boarding/tubing behind our high-wake producing 24-foot MasterCraft cham-pionship boat on the azure blue waters of the Jordanelle Reservoir.

The Talisker Club strives to serve every member, and their family members, with an enormous diversity of amenities that run the gamut from great dining to adventurous recreation,

always with the finest and warmest service possible. Here is a menu of just some of the club’s member privileges.B y r o g e r t o l l

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From Canyons Resort to the residential golf-centered community Tuhaye; from Talisker Tower at Empire Pass to the Talisker Outpost on Guardsman Pass, Talisker members enjoy the best of mountain living across the Wastach Back.

Bird’s-eye View

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From Canyons Resort to the residential golf-centered community Tuhaye; from Talisker Tower at Empire Pass to the Talisker Outpost on Guardsman Pass, Talisker members enjoy the best of mountain living across the Wastach Back.

Bird’s-eye View

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rom the seed sowed at Tuhaye ten years ago, Talisker has flowered far beyond its real estate roots and grown into Park City’s leading hospitality company and largest ski area operator. With the purchase and re-cre-ation of Canyons Resort, Talisker has clearly discovered that Park City boasts fruitful soil.

Jack Bistricer, the CEO of Toronto-based developer Talisker Corporation, first visited Park City a few years before the 2002 Winter Olympics. He was surprised to find himself in a bustling ski town a mere half hour drive from an international airport.

“It was so easy to get to,” Bistricer recalls. “I discovered a charming town with a cosmopolitan skiing crowd, but saw they ought to have something finer. It looked like a huge opportunity, so we set out to make it happen.”

Great design appealed to Bistricer. He wanted to make

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it central to whatever he would build in Park City. He started at Tuhaye, where he brought in Robert A. M. Stern, dean of the Yale School of Architecture, to create a beautiful clubhouse, and 1998 Masters champion Mark O’Meara to design a golf course. He learned from Stern, the ABCs of good design:

a) Expected—be true to the local environmentb) Refresh—build with the future in mindc) Surprise.Therefore, Talisker properties reflect their mountain

environment, are constantly updated and make people say, “Wow, that’s great!”

Early sales at Tuhaye convinced Talisker executives they were right: a client base in Park City was seek-ing something new. When Talisker Mountain Inc.—the division of Talisker Corporation that manages its Utah properties—bought United Park City Mines in 2003, the company became the largest landholder in the Wasatch Mountains. The property, an amalgam of most of the mine holdings from the pioneering days of Park City, rolls across the landscape occupied by much of Deer Val-ley Resort and all of Park City Mountain Resort.

Over the next few years, Deer Valley extended its ski terrain towards Empire Peak, bringing exceptional slopes and express lifts to the doors of Talisker’s super-luxe Empire Pass development. The Talisker Tower club-house opened in 2006, bringing ski-in, ski-out access to America’s best ski resort, according to Ski magazine reader rankings five years in a row. The Tower also of-fered privileged private dining, state-of-the-art fitness and spa facilities, and Wildstar Rangers youth activities. Soon, custom homes on expansive two-acre lots began sprouting near the ridgelines of Deer Valley Resort in the area now called Red Cloud.

Luxury on the MountainWhen Talisker saw the need for a luxury hotel and spa in Empire Pass, they teamed up with Alan Fuerstman from Montage Resorts to create what will no doubt be one of the best hotels in the Rocky Mountains. Montage also boasts gleaming properties in Beverly Hills and Laguna Beach. The Montage Deer Valley opened in December 2010, and in Bistricer’s words, has definitely become one of the best hotels in the Rocky Mountains.

“You look at places like Vail or Aspen, and they look like they are kind of done. We wanted to create some-thing that is the next location,” he said. “In New York terms, it’s the next Tribeca, the next Chelsea. Park Av-enue is great, but it is what it is. It’s not going to change. It’s done. So where is the next location? That’s what we are after. We think Park City is the next hot place to be.”

The purchase of Waldorf Astoria Park City brought

five-star luxury to Canyons in 2010. Along with Montage Deer Valley, more than half of the community’s five-star hotel rooms are now associated with Talisker hospitality. In all, Talisker Mountain Inc. now allows Talisker Club mem-bers exclusive access to 10,000 acres of Park City’s finest real estate and two dozen restaurants and clubhouses.

Talisker’s luxury communities stand on their own for their handsome design, quality construction and time-lessness. But for Talisker’s visionary owner and CEO, it’s the Talisker Club that provides the heart and soul, tex-ture and warmth. Talisker Club weaves a tapestry of ac-tivities for its members ranging from fly-fishing to biking to skiing. Family activities, breakfasts at Talisker Tower and lunches al fresco at the Outpost on Bonanza Flats, all create memorable moments for Talisker members.

“What we offer are gathering places where our mem-bers share precious moments with friends and family,” Bistricer says. “We set out to create a place where busy people can settle in and slow down for a week, two weeks, a month, or all summer long. A place where every member of the family can have great experiences that create memories for a lifetime. It’s those memories that are behind our vision for the Talisker Club.”

It’s About FamilyThe inspiration is personal. As a boy, Bistricer spent summers at a bungalow cabin in the mountains of upstate New York. Away from the stress of city life, he and his family got to know the neighboring families who came annually through sports, hikes, evening games and many, many meals together. As an adult, Bistricer and his wife returned with their children, who in turn, would bring their own family. Occasionally, four genera-tions would gather under one roof. Over the decades, the “summer” friends became closer to them than their city friends, where there was less leisure in their lives. All winter long, he says, they could hardly wait to see them again in the idyllic mountains.

Talisker’s updated vision of that holiday cottage may be on a grander scale, but the aim is the same. Club-houses catering to Talisker Club members are dotted around Park City, each offering unique recreation activi-ties and memorable meals in beautiful settings. Classic gathering places include the flagship Talisker Tower in Empire Pass, the Talisker Club Park at Tuhaye, and the Outpost at Bonanza Flats.

The arrival of John Murcko as Talisker’s executive chef five years ago set in motion the flowering of culinary arts within the Club. Word of the excellent meals he was creating for members at Talisker Tower spread quickly. Prospective Club members were clamoring for lunch invitations, which led to the development of Talisker on

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The Talisker lifestyle is centered around gathering and the great outdoors. Across the

Talisker properties there are elegant gathering spaces for friends and family to celebrate and

opportunities for adventurous activities.

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Main. The restaurant, open to the general public, offers a glance behind the magic curtain of Talisker and intro-duces Talisker style to a wider audience. Shortly after it opened, Salt Lake magazine named it the “Best Restau-rant in Utah” and Murcko the state’s premier chef.

Now, with the addition of Canyons Resort’s 14 restau-rants, including seven inaugurated during the last year, Murcko and Talisker oversee two dozen different dining venues. The Farm at Canyons Resort, which features seasonal products from local growers and artisans, headlines the new restaurants. The all-kosher Bistro at Canyons and Slopes by Talisker in the Waldorf Astoria Park City –both new this season— join the most elite level of dining experiences Park City has to offer.

“One of the key pillars of our hospitality program is the food we are showcasing in such places as Talisker on Main, The Farm at Canyons, the Talisker Tower and the Table Café at Tuhaye,” says Mandy Scully, Executive Vice President of Talisker Corporation based out of Toronto. “We are, at our core, a hospitality business that also of-fers a broad menu of recreational amenities like skiing or fly fishing. Our goal is to create an integrated, diverse

four-season wonderland experience.”Some of that responsibility falls to Paul Cherrett,

Talisker’s Senior Vice President of Hospitality. He came to Talisker last summer from Aspen Skiing Company. He also spent 25 years at Four Seasons Hotels, where he managed properties in Jackson Hole, Maui and Austin, Texas. “My interest has never been just on hotels and restaurants, but on the way to integrate them with the entire guest experience,” he says. “Since that is the aim of everything we do at Talisker, it’s a great fit.” Cherrett is ul-timately responsible for Talisker Club, Canyons Club, the restaurants and clubhouses and the property manage-ment group that runs the Waldorf Astoria and its three other resident hotels at Canyons Resort.

First ClassThe Canyons Club, which was launched last season, of-fers memberships with privileges including valet parking, private lockers, and exclusive on-mountain dining in a yurt next to Lookout Cabin, at the midway station of the Orange Bubble Express. “[It’s] like flying in first-class,” says Cherrett. Canyons Club doors are also open to all Talisker Club members.

The Talisker Club experience compliments the gra-cious hospitality of Deer Valley Resort, which was founded by Edgar Stern, a luxury hotelier first, and an avid skier second. He wanted his ski runs, he said, as immaculate as the spotless carpets in his hotel hallways. Talisker Club excels with the same aspirations of superb food, attentive service and handsome surroundings worthy of a 5-star hotel.

Deer Valley president and general manager Bob Whea-

Executive Chef John Murcko, left, is an integral part of Talisker’s mission to elevate every member’s experience and to share great experiences with friends and family around the table. Murcko’s vision appears on the tables in the Talisker Tower at Deer Valley, above.

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ton first got to know Talisker in 2003, though he had visited the fledgling development at Tuhaye before that. “We have always had a very good relationship,” says Wheaton. “There could not be a better match. Some developers come in, pack the density in and build the hell out of the thing and then take all your money and leave town. That is not Talisker’s approach. What I have seen is quality, quality, quality all the way.”

Bistricer’s words echo Wheaton’s. “We learned a tremendous amount from working with

Deer Valley and Bob Wheaton. We feel very close to the resort. It’s a fabulous place,” Bistricer says. “With the Montage and Talisker Club facilities well established on its slopes, our im-mediate real estate focus remains Deer Valley. At Canyons, our work now is getting the resort to where we want it. At the right time, we will start rolling out real estate opportunities there. But it will be different offering from Deer Valley; it won’t be competitive. Our competitor is Colorado.”

All Boats Shall RiseTalisker executives sees the large number of ski areas in the mountains above Salt Lake City—three in Park City and six other resorts within an hour’s drive—as a competitive advan-tage that helps everyone.

“We have never lost sight of the collective power of so many terrific ski areas that have found ways to differentiate themselves,” says Linda Warren, Talisker’s Chief Marketing Officer. “The fact that we are all so close to a major airport, with a major metropolitan area a half hour away, is a huge advantage for all of us. More skiers are coming here every year because of it.”

Warren, like Cherrett, Murcko and other Talisker execu-tives, comes with a stunning resumé that serves the company well as it continues expanding in the Park City area. She spent 30 years at Disney Parks and Resorts, ultimately as executive vice president of global products and services after holding positions as executive vice president of marketing at Disney World and senior vice president in charge of Epcot.

A native Floridian, Warren was attracted to Park City by the allure of the mountains, the excitement of the Sundance Film Festival and the bustling music and art scenes. “And the great snow, of course,” she says. “It’s amazing.”

“The Talisker Club not only weaves all our communities to-gether, but it’s a way for families to choose an amazing menu of adventures and experiences through the club, from horse-back riding and mountain biking to fly fishing and camping, and so much more. For the kids in Wildstar Rangers, there is so much to do.”

“Everything I learned through my years with Disney has made me appreciate what Talisker, on a more exclusive scale, has created here in the mountains of Utah,” says Warren. “As our vacations become shorter and our time restraints ever increasing, ease of access and arrival, superb service and a rich menu of things to do become enormous benefits. That is the advantage of Talisker Club.”

The SeTTing…“What makes Tuhaye

stand out is our topography. The land

lends itself to a great course and a private

outdoor experience that makes you feel

tucked away from the rest of the world.

And the course condition is top notch.”

The MeMberShip…”The member-

ship we’ve gained thus far is impres-

sive. A community is only as good as its

members, and I love that we have all

types of groups playing here. Recreational

golfers, empty nesters and competitive

‘guy’s guys’. This is a great market for all

golfers, a great place for families, a great

second-home to escape to and, simply, a

great real estate investment.”

The STaff… “My golf operations staff

and I pride ourselves on service. From

the first to the last member to arrive,

we are consistent in paying attention

to the details, even down to the uni-

form look of the staff. Every member is

warmly greeted, treated to great on-course

delights, with cooler benches every 2-3

holes, and every round is ended with a

peach-mango scented towel. We take care

of the details.”

Tips for the Tuhaye’a Top 3 holeshole #3… “Hole 3 is our signature hole.

It looks down the valley at the backside

of Deer Valley Ski Resort. It’s a long par

5 that meanders down through beauti-

ful bunkers with a lake situated by the

green. There’s a lot of change in elevation

with great up-hill and down-hill shots. On

downhill shots when hitting down to the

fairway, I recommend that you ‘tee it high

and let it fly.’ This is your chance to take

advantage of the thin air and gain more

distance. The ball will fly further in higher

altitude.”

hole #9… “Mark O’Meara likes to have

a driveable par 4 where you can potential-

ly reach the green in one. That’s hole No.

9 here. It’s a sweeping dogleg left around

a lake so you can hit a safe shot down the

fairway, or a long hitter can try to drive

the green in 1. ”

hole #18… “Hole 18 is a wonderful

finishing hole. As you pull up to the

18th tee box, you can see the beautiful

back slope of Deer Valley Ski Resort as

well as stunning wetlands down the right

side of the green.

THE nEw LInks on the MountAInhere are some tips from golf pro eric hastings on Tuhaye’s Mark o’Meara-designed course.

CoMIng SoonGolf course construction is underway at Canyons Resort of the 18-hole Gene

Bates-designed course. The course will wind from the Waldorf Astoria Park City

up to the Canyons Resort Village.

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wning a home within Talisker’s stunning communi-ties—Tuhaye, Red Cloud, Waldorf Astoria Park City or Empire Pass—is certainly one of life’s finer pleasures. Access to world-class recreation, stunning views and the Wasatch Mountains’ comfortable year-round climate are all a given. The icing on the cake, however, is member-ship at the Talisker Club, and in particular the stunningly serene oasis found at Talisker Club Spa and Fitness. From the moment members enter this unbelievable sanctuary, stress, worries and life’s baggage all melt away.

“It’s the details that make our spa unique,” says Chandler Smith, Talisker Club Spa And Fitness manager. “From the décor to our looking for specialized program-ing we’re always thinking ways to enhance our members’ experience.”

Take a stroll into the spa’s opulent locker rooms, and Smith’s sentiment is immediately evident. On the men’s side is a decidedly masculine sitting area furnished with overstuffed leather club chairs and a large screen televi-sion. The women’s locker room is a study in soft luxury.

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PamperingElevated

Talsker’s Deer Valley Base Camp: empire passAt the bottom of the Silver Strike chairlift, nestled in the trees between ski runs, is the Talisker Tower, the literal

and figurative heart of Talisker’s Empire Pass community. This quietly sophisticated lodge encompasses two levels. Up-

stairs in the great room is a huge focal point fireplace, long bar and large French doors opening out onto the skier ter-

race. The Native American inspired décor is at the same time casual and elegant. And from everywhere within the great

room and out on the stone terrace, guests are treated to stunning views of Deer Valley and the surrounding mountains.

Members gather here in the great room for continental breakfast in the morning before hitting the slopes; for hearty

soups, sandwiches and salads at noon; and après ski cocktails and small plates in the late afternoon.

On the lodge’s lower level is a fully-equipped fitness room with state-of-the-art cardio equipment as well as free and

machine weights; locker rooms; Wildstar Kids activities program staffed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ski valet; and yoga/group

fitness room. (Regular fitness classes are not held here, but arrangements can be made for members through Talisker

Fitness and Spa at Tuhaye.)

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Cozy chairs and sofas upholstered in warm neutrals furnish the sitting room for social interaction. For private serenity, the sitting room also includes two “pods,” cur-tained nooks brimming with pillows where members can go to decompress with a book or even take a nap.

Another very un-locker room feature on the women’s side is four private bath-and-vanity rooms each ap-pointed with wide countertops and mirrors and elegant showers tiled with calming blue iridescent tiles.

Through each locker room is a gender specific hot tub area, steam room and cold room. The steam and cold rooms are particularly impressive. Carved boulders provide warm and surprisingly comfortable seating while smooth, naturally shaped chunks of marble framed by black granite floor tiles cool the feet. Soft amethyst light-ing furthers this room’s extraordinarily peaceful gestalt. Adjacent to the steam room is the cold room, in the cen-ter of which is a hand carved, white granite bear holding cool towels.

Signature treatments at the Talisker Spa include the Tuhaye Raindrop Ritual, where a variety of essential oils are dropped six to eight inches from the spine to boost

the immune system and reduce inflammation. This treat-ment also includes massage and a smudging ritual to clear bad energy from the room.

“This enhances the massage from just muscle ma-nipulation to a holistic treatment which balances your body’s systems,” Smith says. The spa also specializes in Transcending Time Power Lift, a four layer facial featur-ing Image Skincare products, and Thai massage, often called passive yoga or facilitated stretching, which is “an amazing compliment to many of our member’s active lifestyles,” Smith says. Other treatments include nail care, wraps, scrubs and various massage modalities.

Upstairs at Talisker Fitness and Spa is the bright and airy fitness center, outfitted with a Gerstrung-Gym Acry-loflex floor, free weights, Technogym treadmills, station-ary bikes and other state-of-the art cardio equipment. Floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors frame sweep-ing views of the Tuhaye Golf Course, Jordanelle Reservoir and Wasatch Mountain Range. Yoga, Pilates and other group fitness classes are held in a gorgeous adjoining studio. Finally, outside is a large patio, hot tubs and a lovely year round pool with a 50-foot water slide.

HoT anD ColD It’s no coincidence that the

steam and cold rooms at

Talisker Fitness and Spa are

adjoined. According to Spa

Manager Chandler smiTh,

the benefits of spending time

between these two amazing

rooms are many and include

the following:

improved circulation. Good

blood circulation is vital for

overall cardiovascular health,

speeds up recovery time from

strenuous exercises and work.

Alternating between hot and

cold water while you shower is

an easy way to improve your

circulation. Cold water causes

your blood to move to your

organs to keep them warm.

Warm water reverses the effect

by causing the blood to move

towards the surface of the skin.

mood lift. Many people suffer

with bouts of depression, espe-

cially in the wintertime. Some

research indicates that short

cold showers may stimulate

the source of noradrenaline—

a brain chemical that, when

stimulated, could help mitigate

depression.

healthy skin and hair. Hot

water dries out skin and hair.

To avoid an irritating itch and

ashy elbows, turn down the

shower temperature. Also, cold

water makes hair look shinier

and skin healthier by closing

up your cuticles and pores.

Talisker’s Fitness and Spa offers members the best in both exercise and fitness options as well as post workout pam-pering to sooth tired muscles and relax the mind.

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hen it comes to architecture and design, the most engaging and inspiring are those that embrace their natural surroundings while appearing as if they have naturally evolved over time. Of course, an unexpected element here and there excites the eye and enhances the design’s appeal. Thanks to a team of imagi-native and talented professionals, these are the qualities that shape the spectacular style of the private clubhouses belonging to Talisker Club, which has garnered praise from multiple luxury-minded publications including Robb Report and Barron’s magazine.

The ski-in, ski-out Talisker Tower embodies the spirit of its majestic site in the heart of Empire pass. Its soaring stacked-stone fireplace, glowing shaded chandeliers and its broad bar collectively reign over an intimate collec-tion of leather club chairs and colorful, Navajo-blanket-ed ottomans.

Outside, the peaks of Deer Valley Resort, ribboned with world-renowned ski runs, reach toward the sky. Inside, luxury prevails in layer upon layer of traditional treatments, classic forms and surprising contemporary

Talisker Club’s bold architecture and dynamic design reflects its muse: Utah’s magnificent mountains

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twists. As if collected over time, the décor intrigues and comforts members as they dine, lounge and spa in sophisticated Rocky Mountain ambiance.

Set amid the natural splendor of Tuhaye (east of Park City and high above Jordanelle Reservoir) lies the Talisker Club Park at Tuhaye. Touted as the ultimate family playground, the club was designed by renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern, dean of the Yale School of Architecture. The clubhouse boasts design and decora-tive details as lively as their activities, which range from golf, swimming and tennis to an indulgent spa. Bold pat-terns and spirited colors provide animated backdrops for richly appointed custom furnishings and spectacularly scaled chandeliers. Refined finishes warm wood-paneled walls while rustic details and arresting art maintain the clubhouses’ easy-going elegance. Even the children play amidst stellar design. In the Wildstar Rangers Cabin, for example, kids frolic under a ceiling of star-shaped lights positioned in constellation-like patterns.

Located deep into the Wasatch Mountains’ backcoun-try adjacent to Guardsman Pass, the Talisker Outpost

caters to nature-loving, adventure-seeking members.At the Outpost’s core, a yurt nestles among a grove of

sky-reaching aspens as if painted into the breathtaking landscape of open meadows and rugged mountains. Pay-ing homage to the wilderness, the yurt is a haven of rustic comfort and nature-inspired design elements. Here, simplicity rules. Cowhides drape over tables formed from tree trunks. Plush, brass-studded leather chairs offer deep seating. Candles, lanterns and a cast iron stove fireplace illuminate the interior and warm the space. Tree branch railings enclose the yurt’s large deck furnished with hide-draped Adirondack chairs, weathered tables and wagon wheel and cow skull accents offering a nod to the Outpost’s western setting.

The Talisker penchant for great design extends throughout the home sites and restaurants that Talisker Club members enjoy.

The bottom line is thought-provoking architecture and interior design that reflect not only the talents of the pros who created them but the mountains that inspired them as well.

From left: A palette of lively colors, lavish

custom furnishings and windows dressed

in embroidered draperies create easy-going

elegance in Tuhaye Table Café. Architecture by

Robert A.M. Stern. Interiors by Nancy Vignola

and Paul Duesing Partners; Adirondack chairs

draped in hides and wool blankets entice

members to gather on the Outpost’s large deck.

Inside, a rustic, intimate interior reflects the

simplicity and authentic western style of the

Wasatch Mountain’s wilderness. Interiors and

furnishings by DH Design Studio, SLC; Inset

in the free-formed walls of the steam room of

the Talisker Spa, sparkling amethysts cast a

glow while chilled stones on the floor cool the

feet of members returning from personalized

treatments. Architecture by Robert A.M. Stern.

Interior by Nancy Vignola and Paul Duesing

Partners; Anchoring the comforting interior of

Talisker Tower, a massive stone fireplace warms

the space luxuriously layered in traditional

elements juxtaposed with contemporary and

mountain-inspired details. Architecture by Hart

Howerton Architects. Interiors by Paul Duesing

Partners with updates by DH Design Studio, SLC.

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One kitchen, so many wonderful treats

B y m a ry B r o w n m a l o u f

The Wine Lover’s Dessert Cookbookwith Jennie SchachtCech’s collection of recipes for fabulous

desserts, along with suggestions for wine to

complement them. For example, the berry

flavors of a full-bodied vintage port provides

the perfect foil to decadent Chocolate Souffle

Roulade. A user-friendly chart cross-referenc-

es wine types against typical dessert flavors.

Baking Savory—Inspiring Recipes for Crisp, Crumbly, and Flaky Pastries Pastry isn’t all about sweets. This book

presents recipes for savory tarts, cheesy

shortbreads and quick pizzas. Profiteroles

and éclairs stuffed with meat, seafood and

vegetables can make a meal beside a hearty

soup, or substantial hors d’oeuvres.

Mining for Sweets

T hink of it as “Sugar Mountain.” Talisker’s newest culinary improvement is a longtime dream come true for Executive Chef John Murcko: a whole kitchen dedicated to dreaming up desserts for all of Talisker and Canyons many restaurants.

From the outside, the building still looks like the old Silver Star mining works, which for years pulled out of the ground the wealth on which Park City was founded.

But step inside and you’ll think you’re inside Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. The giant purple mixers, blue doors, spotless floors and bright light make this kitchen look like a carnival and that’s how Mary Cech, the nation-ally famous pastry and dessert chef in charge of Talisker/Canyons dessert operation, wants it to be.

“Desserts, she says, “are supposed to be fun.”Here in this colorful kitchen, adjoined by a separate

chocolate room kept a few degrees cooler, she and her assistants create seasonally spectacular dessert menus for Talisker on Main, The Farm, Slopes and Tuhaye, Tal-isker’s private club. Plus, she turns out breakfast pastries and healthy granola bars for Crave at the Waldorf Astoria Park City, cookies and doughnuts for the Chocolate Bar and chocolates for the hotels.

Cech’s creativity seems inexhaustible. Lemon cream tart is topped with pink peppercorn meringue. Deep chocolate torte is accented with homemade popcorn ice cream, salted caramel flan and caramel corn. Fresh fruit crumble is garnished with white wine foam. Besides the usual mixers, spatulas and piping bags, standard equip-ment includes a blowtorch, colored chocolate spray and a nitrous oxide dispenser.

Cech has worked in some of America’s most famous kitchens, including Charlie Trotter’s, where she helped the legendary Chicago restaurant add a fourth star to its status. She was the opening pastry chef at Grand Wailea in Maui and at Cypress Club Restaurant in San Francisco. She has twice been named one of the “Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America” by Chocolatier magazine. The list of accolades goes on and on.

Cech is renowned as a teacher as well—she helped design the pastry curriculum for the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone campus.

And it’s not all pro pie in the sky in Cech’s kitchen—she’s traveled to local cooking schools all over the United States, teaching people to make sweet dreams come true in their home kitchens.

From left: Diane Reid, Kim Loebe, Mary Cech, Christina Haddix, Ryan Kojabashian, Holly Westberg

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