On the Cover: Château Elan Winery and Resort, in the rolling foothills of North Georgia, is a driveable destination with an "across the pond" ambiance.
Photo by Galina Juliana
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Perfectly Imperfect
Adam Woodruff’s naturalistic garden designs have made him internationally famous.
Text: Christy Marshall
Photo: Portrait by John Lore; Garden photography courtesy of Adam Woodruff
Restaurateurs & Chefs with Shops
Industry projections show the gourmet and specialty market industry will top $12.4 billion in the coming year. Local chefs and restaurateurs are cashing in.
Text: Kim Williams
Photo of Ben Poremba AO & CO. Market & Cafe by Carmen Troesser
Bringing Back the Magic
After a phenomenal debut season in 2023, St. Louis CITY SC struggled in 2024. The new gaffer, Olof Mellberg, is charged with reversing that tide.
Text: Craig Kaminer
Photo courtesy St. Louis CITY SC
By its very name, the Château Elan Winery and Resort (chateauelan.com) conjures images of sophisticated country sojourns and picturesque vineyards, all imbued with a welcoming, elegant ambiance. This Four Diamond resort and award-winning winery located in the foothills of Georgia, does not disappoint. Plan to arrive at dusk for a warm welcome to find the stately Château's silhouette glowing with twinkling lights, serving as a beacon for the cornucopia of delights offered. Travel weariness quickly falls away in anticipation of what is ahead. The stage is superbly set for a stay that can be uniquely tailored for each guest.
Text: Tracy Cottrell
Photo: Courtesy Château Elan Winery and Resort
Cover Story: Georgia (wine) On My Mind
Site Specific
This dramatic design was dictated by one key element: the lake surrounding it.
Text: Christy Marshall
Interior Photos by Meghan Lorenz; Exterior Photos by Triple Reed Photograph
The Artist Collector
Robert Lococo has been dealing in art for decades.
Text: Alexa Beattie
Photo: John Lore
All The World’s A Stage
Celebrating its 25th year, the Shakespeare Festival unveils its 2025 season, including a joint venture with the Saint Louis Zoo.
Text:Mary Martin
Photos: Courtesy of the Shakespeare Festival
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As I sit down to write this month’s letter, my heart is brimming with emotions I scarcely know how to articulate. This past January, I stepped into a new chapter of life—one that countless friends have assured me would be transformative. I became a grandfather.
There’s something magical about holding a newborn in your arms, knowing they are an extension of your family’s story and a beacon of its future. In their tiny hands, you see boundless potential; in their eyes, a reflection of the generations that came before. The experience is at once humbling and exhilarating, and it has offered me a profound sense of gratitude.
Text: Craig Kaminer
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