Dining for Open Spaces Brochure - Door County Land Trust

The Door County Land Trustinvites you to twenty-three specialopportunities to gather aroundthe table and raise a glass toPreserving the Lands We LoveDoor County Land Trust’s2013

The mission of theDoor County Land Trustis to preserve, maintain and enhancelands that contribute significantlyto the scenic beauty, open space andecological integrity of Door County.The Door County Land Trust is a local, non-profit organizationsupported by over 2,500 members. We work in close partnership withother conservation organizations and have protected over 6,500 acresof fields, forest, wetlands and shoreline from Washington Island toSouthern Door. For a complimentary Hiking Trails of the Door CountyLand Trust map and for more information about the Door CountyLand Trust, please visit www.DoorCountyLandTrust.org.2Door County Land TrustPO Box 65 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 • (920)746-1359www.DoorCountyLandTrust.org

Door County Land Trust’sWelcome Back to the Table!The Door County Land Trust’s Dining for Open Spaces is, aboveall else, a celebration of community. Without community, theLand Trust would not exist—nor would nature preserves such asthe Schwartz Lake Preserve at Shivering Sands featured on the cover.Our community is strong and that is good reason to celebrate.Peruse the pages of this booklet for opportunities to do justthat. We’re pleased to offer everything from “Na Zdrovia!,” anauthentic Russian dinner, to “Poetry and Prairie at the Oak RoadPreserve” with renowned poet John Koethe, to “Concert on theCuesta” with instrumentalists Eric Lewis and Rory Hoffman.In honor of a great Dining season ahead, we raise a toast toyou, our supporters, and to the hosts, co-hosts, naturalists, hikeleaders and all who generously donate their time, talent andtreasures to the Dining for Open Spaces series. We also thank ourhardworking Dining for Open Spaces committee and our businesssponsors (please see back cover).Thank you for the privilege of preserving Door County’s finestplaces with Door County’s finest people. After all, when the lastdish is washed and put away, that’s what it’s all about!Bon Appétit!Cover art: Shivering Sands Sunset by Roxanne Hanney. (Please see insideback cover for more information about the artist and painting.)3

An important note: Dining For Open Spaces is a critical fundraiser for theLand Trust. The dollars raised through Dining events help maintain ourmany nature preserves. These nature preserves are open for all to enjoy atno charge. Dining events also help underwrite free programming the LandTrust offers throughout the year such as our Explore the Door hikes andoutings. For directions to our preserves and for a schedule of the free hikesthat we offer, check out our website, www.doorcountylandtrust.org, andenjoy the great outdoors you’re helping to protect!A bit of trivia… Since its debut in 2004, Dining for Open Spaces hasoffered 136 events, served 2,900 guests and raised over $184,000 to help uspreserve the lands we love!ReservationsReservations are accepted by mail only. Because of theintimate nature of most Dining events, we are not always ableto accommodate all who would like to attend each event. Inorder to create an equitable situation, we use a lottery system forreservations. Please select the Dining event(s) you wish to attendand send your reply form postmarked by May 28. You will beinformed by June 6 as to the results of the lottery. Some eventsmay not fill immediately and may be available for registrationon a first come, first serve basis after the lottery drawing. Wewill keep the status of Dining events updated on our website:www.doorcountylandtrust.org.Payment is accepted by credit card only. (Please call our office ifthis presents a problem for you.) After the lottery drawing, you willreceive confirmation of your reservation and a receipt and/or a notestating that your chosen event was filled and that we have placedyour name on the waiting list. We will contact you if cancellationsoccur and openings become available.Many Dining events include a short hike. Please dress casually andwear appropriate foot-gear. If you would like to attend a meal butnot the hike, please make note of this on the registration form.Details of all events are subject to change. We will keep youinformed of any significant changes.4

Thank you to our hosts, co-hosts, hike leaders& Dining Committee for their generosity, theirloyal support and their hours spent in thekitchen and out on the land!Jean BarrettLinda & Don BernsJudy & Bob BeroTom BlackwoodBev & Bruce BlietzKari & David BrandtJudy & Mike BroddBob Bultman*Dan Burke*Paul Burton*Sheila & Gary CadwalladerVonnie & Dave CallsenKathy & John CampbellPum ChairinSkye & Peter CieslaBeth ColemanDeborah & Dennis ContaTerrie Cooper*Deb & Scott DavisDonna & Tony DeNardoSharon Donegan*Rita & Chuck DoyleJoanne & Chuck DullHolly ErskineSally EverhardusPat & Dan FetterleyCathy & Tony FioratoDon FundingslandJackie & Michael GardnerNancy & Tom GossShirley GriffinDonna & Bruce HakeCarrie & Richard HauserLinda HegnerMary & Mitch HeinrichsDolores & John HermannDeb & Rich HoganJon Hollingshead*Mary & Greg HolubDonna & Jim JanningDiana & Bob JarvisCynthia & Al JohnsonJulie & Terry KeatingLucy & Karl Klug*John KoetheJeannie KokesAlice & Marty KrebsMike KubiakLainie & Bob KufrinRoger Kuhns*Pam & Jerry LecyCarolyn Lipp &Jerry ShermanBev & Tom LisleJudy & Ron Lokken*Peggy LottDiane & John LudwigsenCharlotte & Roy Lukes*Tom Mabbott*Marilyn & Paul MahlbergPat & Myron MarlettCarole & Jim MaronekCarol & Mike MazurkiewiczPat & Bob McCoyDiane & Bill Miller* denotes hike leadersPam Murphy &John VerbetenSandra & Jim MurphyCamilla NeilsenSally NesserKarin OverbeckBonnie & Vern ParuchAnna Pepelnjak &Gary BuerstatteSue & Chick PetersonNancy & Phil PrangeNancy RafalEmily Rosenberg &Bob BrevingCinnamon Rossman*Grace & Glen RossmanJudy Samida & Guy FortinCindy SchaulisCatherine & Joe SchulteBarb Siebel*Kim Steger & Craig BlietzCheryl Stidwell Parker &Steve LavellRon Stieglitz*Sue & Tim StoneAndreas Waldburg-WolfeggBobbie Webster*Pam & Richard WegnerBrenda & Dave WenbergKathy & Bill WolffKaren & John YanceyMargaret & Jim Young*Dining for Open Spaces CommitteeDiane Miller, Chair • Joanne Dull, Co-ChairCalling all prospective hosts! We are always in need of futurehosts and co-hosts. To help support the Land Trust by hostingor co-hosting a Dining for Open Spaces event, please call our officeat (920)746‐1359. We are happy to help with ideas or to answerquestions. Thank you!5

Door County Land Trust’sWednesday, June 12 - 4:30pm page 8Exploring at the Quarry House *Saturday, June 22 - 3:30pm page 9Legacy Hiking and Pizza Making *Saturday, June 29 - 9:30am page 10Brunch at the Old Schoolhouse GardensWednesday, July 10 - 4:00pm page 11Fun at the Fen & Try Some ThaiSaturday, July 20 -10:00am page 12Door County’s Walden Pond with Roy and Charlotte LukesSaturday, July 20 - 7:00pm page 13Island Clipper Sunset Cruise with Jazz Trio *Thursday, July 25 - 5:30pm page 14Summer Delight: Kayaking & Gourmet Inspired Picnic *Saturday, July 27 - 5:00pm page 15Sunset Sock Hop *Monday, July 29 - 10:00am page 16Dragonfly ExpeditionThursday, August 1 - 4:00pm page 17Na Zdrovia! Vodka “On the Rocks” *Saturday, August 3 - 10:00am page 18Morning Cruise Aboard the Quo Vadis *6

Saturday, August 17 - 10:30am page 19Once a Sea: Silurian Fossils on Washington IslandSaturday, August 24 - 5:30pm page 20Poetry and Prairie at the Oak Road Nature Preserve *Tuesday, August 27 - 9:00am page 21A Restorative Morning: Caring for Our Bodies, the Land *Wednesday, August 28 - 5:00pm page 22Nature, a Taste of the Mediterranean, and ArtThursday, September 5 - 5:00pm page 23“Cape Cod” Lobster Boil ReduxSaturday, September 7 - 11:00am page 24‘Tween Waters: A Tale of Two LakesSunday, September 8 - 5:00pm page 25Dining Off the Grid, II *Friday, September 13 - 3:00pm page 26Clark Lake Paddle, Dinner and Sunset Cruise *Saturday, September 14 - 3:30pm page 27Concert on the Cuesta *Saturday, September 21 - 9:00am page 28Welcome Autumn: Brunch and Hike *Saturday, September 28 - 4:00pm page 29A Good Evening Indeed: Hiking, Dinner and DancingFriday, October 11 - 5:00pm page 30An Antipodean Evening at Kangaroo Lake ** A portion, or all, of this event is handicapped accessible.Please call the Door County Land Trust for more details.7

Wednesday, June 12(Alternate weather date: Thursday, June 13)Exploring at the Quarry House$75 per person • 25 guests4:30pm hike and tour, hors d’oeuvres and beverages; 6:00pm dinnerHosts: Mary & Mitch HeinrichsCo-hosts: Kathy & John Campbell, Grace & Glen RossmanHike Leader: Ron Stieglitz, GeologistQuarry House, 8896 Spring Road, Fish CreekMany homes in Door County sit atop the Niagara Escarpment; this one issurrounded by it! Mitch and Mary Heinrichs designed their one-of-a-kind hometo meld perfectly with this abandoned dolomite quarry site. Begin the afternoonwith geologist Ron Stieglitz as he brings Door County’s geology to life throughdescriptions of the territory around this dwelling. The Heinrichs will share theirvision of integrating the escarpment landscape into their home.Limestone Lettuce Salad • Stone-ground BreadsChicken, Beef, Shrimp, and Vegetarian Shish KebabsRocky Road Brownies • Granita • Rock CookiesWine • Rolling Rock Beer • Coffee • Soda8

Saturday, June 22Legacy Hiking and Pizza Making$65 per person • 8 guests3:30pm hike; 5:00pm dinnerHost: Shirley GriffinCo-host: Bobbie WebsterHike Leaders: Bobbie Webster and Tom MabbottLegacy Preserve at Clay Banks, 1188 South Lake Michigan Drive, Clay BanksGriffin home, N9587 County Road U, AlgomaA hike at the Land Trust’s Legacy Nature Preserve offers panoramic views of LakeMichigan. Observe wildflowers, butterflies and dragonflies while descending to theLake to watch the activities of the shore birds. After the hike, it’s a short drive to theGriffin home where Shirley will provide refreshing beverages and all the ingredientsfor personal pizzas. She’ll teach the fine art of twirling the dough and snappingit into the oven from a peel, just like the pros. Guests will have an opportunityto wander through the gardens of peonies, irises and flourishing vegetables whilegazing out at Lake Michigan.Salad of Greens and Veggies from Shirley’s GardenFresh, Homemade Pizza DoughToppings include Sauces, Cheeses, Vegetables and MeatsIn-Season Strawberry PieBeer • Wine • Sparkling Water9

Saturday, June 29Brunch at the Old Schoolhouse Gardens$50 per person • 12 guests9:30am garden tour, followed by a leisurely brunch10Hosts: Karin Overbeck, Rita & Chuck Doyle, Julie & Terry Keating,Carolyn Lipp & Jerry Sherman5338 County Road TT, Sturgeon BayEnjoy a hearty brunch and a tour of one of Door County’s intriguing settings.Karin Overbeck has transformed the historic Evergreen schoolhouse into aninviting home and workshop with her distinctive art glass windows and mosaics.Outside, where children once played in the schoolyard, paths now lead throughlush gardens with whimsical art tucked amongst the plantings. The home,workshop and gardens are a popular tour site and have been featured in nationalmagazines and on HGTV. Karin will guide us through the unique Door Countytreasure she’s created.Fresh Fruit Salad • Breakfast Casseroles and QuichesVariety of Breakfast Breads and PastriesMimosas • Juice • Cherry Cider • Coffee

Wednesday, July 10(Alternate weather date: Thursday, July 11)Fun at the Fen & Try Some Thai$95 per person • 12 guests4:00pm hike; 5:30pm hors d’oeuvres and dinnerHosts: Joanne & Chuck DullCo-hosts: Nancy & Phil PrangeChef: Pum ChairinHike Leader: Dan Burke3650 Creek Drive, Sturgeon BayWe’ll begin with a guided hike through the mysterious, mystical KellnerFen Natural Area, home to carnivorous plants, the rare dragon’s mouth orchid,Hine’s emerald dragonflies, and a floating sedge mat of sphagnum moss. It’s aplace like no other. Upon returning from the fen, savor the flavors of chef PumChairin’s traditional menu honoring his Thai homeland. Blending the elementsof Southeast Asia, Thai cuisine emphasizes lightly prepared dishes with strongaromatic components—immensely popular due to the tasty combination of sweet,sour, salty, spicy and tangy. Watch our enthusiastic chef as he prepares a meal of“balance, detail and variety, all presented with a pleasing and colorful picture tothe eye.” As Pum says, “the customary Thai meal serves more dishes than there areguests at the table!” Enjoy your meal and lively conversation while overlooking thebeautiful waters of Lily Bay.Chicken Satay • Savory DipsSpicy Salad • Traditional SoupRice and Complementary VegetablesBeef and Pork Entrées • Coconut ShrimpThai Coconut Dessert11

Saturday, July 20(Alternate weather date: Sunday, July 21)Door County’s Walden Pond: Hiking LittleLake Nature Preserve with Roy and Charlotte Lukes$50 per person • 12 guests • 10:00am hike; 1:00pm lunchHosts: Jeannie Kokes and Karen & John YanceyHike Leaders: Charlotte & Roy LukesLittle Lake Nature Preserve, 2300 Main Road, Washington IslandKokes home: 1051 Old West Harbor Road, Washington IslandJoin Roy and Charlotte Lukes, Door County’s renowned naturalists, for a hikeat the Little Lake Nature Preserve. Guests will be treated to the Lukes’ extensiveknowledge of native plants and wildlife through the exploration at Door County’s“Walden Pond.” The Little Lake preserve hosts a variety of rare boreal plants suchas the showy lady slipper orchid and dwarf lake iris and provides habitat for avariety of migrating and nesting birds, including bald eagles. The hike includesa stop at the not-to-be-missed Jens Jacobsen Museum on the south shore of thelake. The small museum houses natural and historical artifacts of the region. Nextto the museum is the rustic study cabin of Thorstein Veblen, one of America’smost famous economists. The hike and visit to the museum will be followed by aluncheon at the home of Jeannie Kokes.Homemade Breads and Rolls with Assorted CheesesTrio of Salads: Santa Fe-Style Quinoa Black Bean Salad • Fennel, ShavedBrussels Sprouts, and Cabbage Slaw • Peppered Bacon Potato Salad withCaramelized OnionsPulled Pork BarbecueSummer Berries in Meringue Nests with Bitter Chocolate Sauce • Brownies withFrozen Yogurt and Caramel SauceIced Tea • Strawberry Lemonade • Ginger Limeade • Wine • Island Wheat Beer12

Saturday, July 20(Alternate weather date: Sunday, July 21)Island Clipper Sunset Cruisewith Jazz Trio$100 per person • 75 guests • 7:00-9:00pm cruise; departs promptly at 7:00pmCo-hosts: Bev & Bruce Blietz, Judy & Mike Brodd,Pat & Dan Fetterley, Jackie & Michael Gardner,Alice & Marty Krebs, Bev & Tom Lisle, Diane & Bill MillerNarrator: Terrie Cooper12731 Highway 42, Ellison BayEmbark on a sunset cruise on the beautiful waters of Green Bay with CaptainCharlie aboard the Island Clipper. Enjoy the on-board music of Doc Westring, RickGourley, and Marty Krebs, known as the Dr. Jazz Trio, and marvel at the pictureperfectscenes of Washington Island, Pilot and Plum Islands and the escarpmentcreations along the Door Bluffs. Fabulous hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks willbe enjoyed on board. Terrie Cooper, Land Program Director for the Land Trust, willbe our narrator as we traverse the islands and are treated to a gorgeous Door Countysunset. Bring your cameras for once-in-a-lifetime photos!Iced Shrimp • Smoked Whitefish and Smoked Trout with Assorted CrackersSliced Turkey with Cranberry Butter on Mini-Cocktail RollsOpen-faced Tenderloin Sandwiches on Baguettes with Horseradish SauceVeggie Pizzas • Tortilla Spirals • Chinese Noodle SurpriseLemon Bars • Decadent Brownie Bites • Fruit SkewersWine • Beer • Soft Drinks • Water13

Thursday, July 25Summer DelightKayaking on the Bay and aGourmet Inspired Classic Summer Picnic$75 per person • 30 guests5:30pm paddle and hors d’oeuvres; 7:00pm dinnerHosts: Deb & Rich HoganCo-hosts: Deb & Scott Davis, Carrie & Richard Hauser4565 Laurie Lane, Sturgeon BayCome enjoy a splendid summer evening on the bay. Begin with a “housespecialty” cocktail or other beverage and seasonal hors d’oeuvres. Embark ona relaxing paddle from the hosts’ dock or simply enjoy watching others paddle!(Boats, paddles and life jackets will be provided.) A sumptuous, classic summerpicnic with a gourmet twist or two will delight fervent foodies. Award-winningchef Thomas Keller’s famous fried chicken will be prepared outdoors and added to abuffet table laden with dishes highlighting the best tastes of summer. Scrumptioushomemade cakes accompanied by hand-churned ice creams and a soft summersunset will bring the evening to a satisfying close.Bruschetta • Shrimp Skewers & Other Assorted AppetizersPanzanella Salad • Pesto, Pea and Spinach SaladGrilled Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Tomatoes with Basil SaladThomas Keller’s Famous Fried ChickenChocolate Ganache Cake with Salted Caramel Ice Cream and Other DessertsSeasonal House Cocktail • Assorted Wines • Beer • Lemonade14

Saturday, July 27Sunset Sock-Hop$65 per person • 24 guests5:00-6:00pm beverages; 6:00pm dinner; 7:00-9:30pm dessert, and Sunset Sock-HopHosts: Donna & Bruce HakeCo-hosts: Anna Pepelnjak & Gary BuerstattePepelnjak/ Buerstatte home: 6050 Governor’s Woods Trail, Sturgeon BayHake home: 6167 Bluff Ledge Road, Sturgeon BayReturn to the fabulous fifties. Drift with the Drifters; coast with the Coasters,and twist the night away with Chubby Checker. Relive (or create!) your malt shopmemories at the Sunset Sock-Hop. Start the evening with beverages and appetizersat the Pepelnjak/Buerstatte home in the serene, secluded oaks, maples, andhemlocks of Governor’s Woods. A short presentation will explain the significanceof Governor’s Woods and the preservation partnerships at work in the area. Inkeeping with the theme, guests will enjoy a “drive-in” dinner and then travel ashort distance to the Hake home for a “drive-in” dessert, the sunset, and dancingor relaxing on the patio or deck overlooking Green Bay. Guests are encouraged towear clothing that will help create the fifties’ mood. Prizes will be given for the bestoutfits!Assorted Appetizers • Deviled Eggs • Potato Salad • Broccoli SaladHamburgers • Grilled Cheese Sandwiches • Hot dogsChocolate Malts • Ice Cream SundaesBeer • Wine • Soft Drinks15

Monday, July 29(Alternate weather date: Tuesday, July 30)Dragonfly Expedition$50 per person • 25 guests • 10:00am hike; 12:00pm lunchHost: Jean Barrett and Peggy LottCo-hosts: Sue & Chick PetersonHike Leader: Paul BurtonCedar Pond, 8545 Highway 57, Baileys HarborIn ecological circles, the Hine’s emerald dragonfly gets star billing. Ever wonderwhat’s so special about this tiny, winged creature? Here’s your chance to findout. Noted dragonfly aficionado, Paul Burton, will share his knowledge of thisfascinating and often elusive species and will help guests net, identify and examinea variety of dragonflies. Cedar Pond north of Baileys Harbor will host this excursion.As part of the most diverse region in Wisconsin’s most diverse county, it is a treasureworth exploring. Bring binoculars, a lawn chair, and a healthy dose of curiosity.Wear long pants and hiking or walking shoes.Chef’s Hat Gourmet Box LunchChoice of Turkey or Veggie WrapFruit • Chips • DessertBeer • Soda • Water16

Thursday, August 1Na Zdrovia! Vodka “On The Rocks”Zakuski, Samovars, & BalalaikasSustainability and the Escarpment$100 per person • 30 guests4:00pm hikes • 6:00pm Silver Poplar Studio walks and Zakuski partyHosts: Carole & Jim MaronekCo-hosts: Jean Barrett, Bazyli Studio, Judy & Bob Bero, Kari & David Brandt,Nancy & Tom Goss, Diana & Bob Jarvis, Diane & John Ludwigsen,Catherine & Joe SchulteHike Leaders: Bob Bultman and Roger KuhnsSilver Poplar Studios, 1519 East Door Bluff Road, Ellison BayMajestic silver poplar trees are the namesake of this Russian-inspired property.A celebration of Carole’s Belorussian cultural heritage is expressed by the 1850’slog “dacha,” decorated cottages, the Bolshoi Barn, stately birch trees and giantevergreens, award-winning floral and vegetable gardens surrounded by meadowsand acres of woodland. Experience the geology and ecology of the outcroppingsof the Niagara escarpment while hiking the Garrett Bay and Door Bluff Headlandsarea. Guided walks will illustrate inventive sustainability practiced in theMaroneks’ buildings, gardens and lifestyle. Zakuski, hors d’oeuvres à la Russe, aretraditionally washed down with Russian vodka and the raising of toasts, endingwith desserts and Russian tea from the steaming samovar.Music will be performed by members of the UW Russian Folk Orchestra.Canapés • Hearty Russian Breads • Patés • Spreads • Pickles • MustardsLuscious Salads • Specialty Fish and Caviar, Dan’s Fish, Inc.Blinchiki (Savory Crêpes) • Galupsi (Cabbage Rolls) • Kulebiaka (Salmon en croûte)“Tretya” Russian Tea and Tempting SweetsIced Vodka • Wine • Brut Apple Cider, Island Orchard Cider17

Saturday, August 3(Alternate weather date: Sunday, August 4)Morning Cruise Aboard the Quo Vadis$75 per person • 50 guests • 10:00am cruise; followed by lunchHosts: Dolores & John HermannCo-hosts: Linda & Don Berns, Pam & Jerry Lecy, Pam & Richard WegnerNarrator: Tom BlackwoodDock adjacent to the Alibi Dock at 9484 Spruce Street, Fish CreekJoin Land Trust Board member and former Superintendent of PeninsulaPark, Tom Blackwood, aboard the 53-foot Quo Vadis. Heading north along thePeninsula Park shoreline, learn about the park’s human and natural history,including the histories of the Niagara Escarpment and the oldest trees east of theRockies. Photograph the 145-year-old Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. View scenic Ephraim;hear the story of “Englemar,” the millionaire’s estate on Horseshoe Island. Listento stories of French explorers and early Native American inhabitants at Nicolet Bay.Watch for soaring eagles and feeding deer along the park’s towering cliffs andcobblestone shoreline. Explore the Strawberry Islands; look for nesting pelicans andcormorants on the “Rock Pile.” Upon returning to the dock, gather for a gourmetpicnic lunch provided by Pam and Richard Wegner, owners of Liberty Square Bistroin Egg Harbor.Liberty Square Bistro Gourmet Turkey or Veggie SandwichSalad • CookieWine • Beer • Select Sodas18

Saturday, August 17Once a Sea, Now an IslandSilurian Fossils on Washington Island$50 per person • 25 guests • 10:30am hike; followed by lunchHosts: Emily Rosenberg & Bob BrevingHike Leader: Barb Siebel886 Hemlock Road, Washington IslandTravel back in time to the Silurian age—over 400 million years ago. Door Countyand much of the Great Lakes region was covered by a tropical sea which flourishedwith reef-building stony corals, invertebrates and shelled animals—brachiopods,snails, clams, and trilobites. The fossils of this underwater world give fascinatinginsight into the creatures that once inhabited the area. Barb will lead a nature walkand discussion of the Silurian Age fossils found in the limestone shelf in front of theRosenberg/Breving home. After hunting fossils, enjoy a German-American lunchoverlooking the beautiful shoreline on Washington Island.German Potato Salad • Green SaladGrilled Homemade Bratwurst from a Chicago ButcherFresh Baked PiesGerman Beer • Water19

Saturday, August 24Poetry and Prairie at theOak Road Nature Preserve$85 per person • 12 guests5:30pm hike; 6:30pm hors d’oeuvres and dinner; 7:30pm poetry readingHosts: Deborah & Dennis ContaCo-host: Nancy RafalPoet: John KoetheHike Leaders: Judy & Ron Lokken6260 Oak Road, Egg HarborCome view the over 3,000 blooming prairie flowers and grasses planted fouryears ago around the Conta home. The Oak Road Nature Preserve is the site of theDoor County Land Trust’s most extensive habitat restoration project. Judy and RonLokken will explain the overall vision and progress to date of the farm fields turnedforests and prairie. Dinner will feature locally produced and prepared food andwill be followed by readings by John Koethe. Mr. Koethe, Professor Emeritus ofPhilosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, is recognized as one of thefinest poets in the country. Guests will receive a signed, complimentary copy of oneof his seven highly acclaimed volumes of poetry.Corn Relish • Dilly Beans • Tossed Salad with Local GreensTomato Orecchiette with Brie and Basil • American Style Potato SaladBavarian Style Creamed Sauerkraut • Sautéed Peas with Mushroom and ThymePasties à la Brecke • Various Organic Sausages • Local BreadsAnnie Miller’s Grasshopper Pie • Cherry Granola CookiesNancy’s Prize‐winning Apple CakeApple Cider • Lemonade • Coffee • Tea • Hard Apple Cider • Various Wines20

Tuesday, August 27A Restorative Morning:Caring for Our Bodies, Caring for the Land$50 per person • 20 guests • 9:00-10:30am gathering and yoga;l0:30-10:45am coffee on the rocks; followed by brunch and harp musicHost: Cindy SchaulisCo-host: Beth ColemanSpeaker: Terrie CooperHarpist: Holly Erskine1120 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison BayRestore and rejuvenate your body and soul as we celebrate the life and the beautyof the morning at the tip of the Door Peninsula. On the deck of the Schaulishome overlooking Green Bay, Door County yoga instructor Beth Coleman willlead participants through a yoga session suitable for all levels. Afterward, TerrieCooper, Land Program Director, will talk about the Land Trust’s land restorationefforts as we enjoy coffee on the rocks below. We’ll return to the deck for brunchaccompanied by Holly Erskine on harp.Fruits • Fresh Baked Pastries and Breads • Salad • Local Seasonal QuicheJuices • Wine Spritzers • Organic Coffee • Teas21

Wednesday, August 28Nature, a Taste of theMediterranean, and Art$85 per person • 10 guests • 5:00pm hike;6:30pm hors d’oeuvres and dinner followed by artist’s presentation and dessertHosts: Bonnie & Vern ParuchHike Leader: Sharon Donegan11249 County Road ZZ, Sister BayBegin this event with a guided hike through “one of the premier naturallandscapes of the western Great Lakes” at the Land Trust’s Three Springs NaturePreserve. Gather at the nearby Paruch home and prepare to be tempted with foodsinspired by Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East. Your hosts will utilize local andorganic foods to prepare a delicious Mediterranean menu. The dining experiencewill be held in Bonnie’s art studio and will include an artist talk following dinner.End the evening with a walk through the Paruchs’ grassland prairie trail and salutethe Door County sunset.Mediterranean Olives • Savory Cheeses • Toasted Pitas with Hummus and RaitaGreek Salad • Roasted Vegetables with Balsamic GlazeCouscous with Almonds and Fresh Herbs • Chicken Souvlaki • Beef KebbeBaklava • Wine • Tea • Coffee22

Thursday, September 5“Cape Cod” Lobster Boil Redux$125 per person • 8 guests • 5:00pm hike; 6:00pm dinnerHosts: Pat & Myron MarlettCo-hosts: Sheila & Gary CadwalladerHike Leader: Jon Hollingshead6811 Bay Shore Drive, Egg HarborHeld twice before for Dining for Open Spaces, the “Cape Cod” LobsterBoil is back! Guests are welcomed to the Marlett home on the shore ofGreen Bay to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a classic fresh lobsterboil here in the “Cape Cod of the Midwest.” Fresh air and fresh lobster gotogether and the evening will begin with a pre-dinner hike through the LandTrust’s Lautenbach Woods Nature Preserve in Egg Harbor. View pit caves,sink holes and layers of dolomitic limestone that characterize the NiagaraEscarpment. Bibs and lobster-shelling lessons are provided! Homemade pieand ice cream will be accompanied by a gorgeous Door County sunset.Hors d’oeuvres • SaladsPotatoes • Sweet Corn • Fresh Maine LobsterHomemade Pie and Ice CreamWine • Beer • Soda • Iced Tea • Coffee23

Saturday, September 7‘Tween Waters: A Tale of Two Lakes$50 per person • 20 guests11:00am hike, followed by lunch and fellowshipHosts: Pat & Bob McCoy, Brenda & Dave WenbergHike Leaders: Margaret & Jim Young2286 Green Bay Road, Washington IslandOn the far northwest side of Washington Island, two lakes (one very large andone very little) live side by side. Without any effort at all, you could throw a rockfrom one to the other. In fact, moving rocks and sediment are what separatedLake Michigan from Little Lake thousands of years ago. Wind and water pushedwave-tumbled, baseball-size cobblestones across the entrance to what was once abay. Visitors to the Land Trust’s Little Lake Nature Preserve can stand on the narrowstretch of land ‘tween waters and take in the incredible view. Hike leaders Margaretand Jim Young are long-time Little Lake residents and will share their love of thearea and their knowledge of the Native American culture that once existed here.Enjoy the peace and tranquility of a preserve that is home to bald eagles, whitepelicans, osprey and great blue herons and a favorite stopover site for migratorysongbirds. After the hike, enjoy a third water view; lunch will be served at theMcCoy home on Figenscau Bay.Smoked Fish Dip • Caprese Salad of Tomato, Cheese, and OlivesBreads from Heidi’s Island BakerySalmon Cakes with Greens • VeggiesChocolate Cappuccino CheesecakeChampagne Pomegranate Cocktails • Coffee • Iced Tea24

Sunday, September 8Dining Off the Grid, II$125 per person • 12 guests5:00pm meet and greet the animals and partake of hors d’oeuvres; 6:00 dinnerHosts: Pam Murphy & John VerbetenCo-hosts: Sandra & Jim Murphy, Kim Steger & Craig Blietz11196 Old Stage Road, Sister BayDining Off the Grid is back by popular demand!This small farm began with beehives, an extensive vegetable garden, and fruittrees. It has grown to include dairy goats, chickens, ducks, geese, and rabbits. Pamand John are now able to produce and preserve nearly all of their food—includingthis evening’s “off-the-grid” menu. All of the vegetables, meat, and dairy servedwill come from the farm. Begin with wine and appetizers in the yard, visit thegarden, tour the farm, and meet the animals. Dinner will be served in Pam’s studioat a table surrounded by art.Hors d’oeuvresRaw Kale Salad • Raw Beet Salad • Tomato SaladRabbit Ragu • Smashed Potatoes with Chevre • Braised Collard GreensChevre Custard Topped with Crème Fraiche and CajetaWine • Beer • Mineral Water • Coffee • Selected Sodas25

Friday, September 13(Alternate weather date: Saturday, September 14)Clark Lake Paddle,Dinner and Sunset Cruise$75 per person • 8 guests3:00-5:00pm kayak or canoe; 5:00-7:00pm dinner; 7:00-8:30pm cruiseHosts: Lainie & Bob Kufrin5558 Quiet Cove Lane, Sturgeon BayEnjoy an afternoon and evening at the Kufrins’ log home nestled in a pine foreston Clark Lake. Begin with a paddle by kayak or canoe along the scenic shores ofClark Lake. Stop at sandy bottom beaches and discover a secret lily pad pond. Ifyou prefer to relax rather than paddle, you may swing or sit on the deck and take inthe lake activity. Enjoy wine and appetizers as you stroll the winding yard paths.Dinner will be served on the deck. Complete the evening with a Clark Lake sunsetcruise on the hosts’ pontoon boat.Smoked Whitefish Dip • Local Cheeses • Assorted Veggies and CrackersMixed Green Salad with Cherry Vinaigrette • Crispy BreadBob’s Grilled Salmon • Grilled Veggies • Twice-Baked PotatoesFresh Apple Cake à la ModeDoor County Coffee • Local Wines • Lainie’s Cherry Bounce26

Saturday, September 14Concert on the CuestaFeaturing Multi-Instrumentalists Eric Lewis fromMemphis, TN and Rory Hoffman from Nashville, TN$85 per person • 70 guests3:30pm hike; 5:00pm social followed by dinner and concertHosts: Vonnie & Dave Callsen, Donna & Tony DeNardo, Sharon Donegan,Cathy & Tony Fiorato, Don Fundingsland, Mary & Greg Holub,Donna & Jim Janning, Cynthia & Al Johnson, Lucy & Karl Klug,Mike Kubiak, Bev & Tom Lisle, Judy & Ron Lokken, Sally Nesser,Sue & Tim Stone, Kathy & Bill WolffHosts and Caterers: Judy Samida & Guy FortinCamp Cuesta Girl Scout Camp, 8026 N. Maple Road, Baileys HarborThe event will begin with a hike, led by several of your hosts, through theKangaroo Lake Preserve. It will feature the story of the life of the land frompost-glacial times through pioneer settlement to present reforestation and DoorCounty Land Trust preservation. Guests will enjoy a social hour on the CampCuesta campus, followed by a delicious Door County locavore dinner prepared byJudy Samida and Guy Fortin. A short walk through the woods will lead guests tothe concert venue, where Eric and Rory will join together for a dynamic evening ofmusic ranging from folk, bluegrass, country, swing, jazz and anything in between.Assorted Appetizers • Local Green Salad with Honey-Poppyseed DressingWashington Island Wheat Breads served with Wisconsin Organic ButterSteep Creek Farm Potato, Leek, and Fennel Gratin with Wisconsin CheeseChef’s Choice of North Bay Road Farm VegetablesDeep Fried Turkey served with Door County Cherry Mustard SauceDelicious Homemade Desserts • Coffee • Wine • Beer • Apple Cider27

Saturday, September 21(Alternate rain date: Sunday, September 22)Welcome Autumn: Brunch and Hike$50 per person • 10 guests • 9:00am coffee;10:00am hike, followed by brunch and mimosasHosts: Carol & Mike MazurkiewiczCo-hosts: Marilyn & Paul MahlbergWhite Cliff Nature Preserve, 8248 White Cliff Road, Egg HarborMazurkiewicz home, 4350 West Elm Road, Egg HarborWelcome the beautiful autumn weather with a hike through the Land Trust’sWhite Cliff Nature Preserve. Enjoy a morning coffee at the Mazurkiewicz homebefore heading out on a wonderful and informative hike planned by Marilyn andPaul Mahlberg. Marilyn and Paul are accomplished naturalists and authors of theinformative Wildflowers of Door County field guide. After the hike, you’ll returnto the Mazurkiewicz home and be treated to a homemade brunch and mimosas.Come and enjoy the delicious food, autumn colors and great conversation. There’sno better way to welcome the fall!Bagels and Assorted Cream CheeseSavory Custard Quiche • Seasonal Fresh Fruit and DipSour Cream Coffee Cake • Assorted MuffinsMimosas • Wine • Cranberry and Orange Juices • Coffee • Tea28

Saturday, September 28A Good Evening Indeed: Hiking, Dinnerand Dancing at Clay Banks$100 per person • 30 guests4:00pm hike; 6:00pm drinks, hors d’oeuvres and music; dinner to followHost: Andreas Waldburg-WolfeggCo-host: Camilla NeilsenHike Leader: Tom MabbottLegacy Preserve at Clay Banks, 1188 South Lake Michigan DriveWaldburg-Wolfegg home, 1443 S. Lake Michigan Drive, Sturgeon BayA late afternoon hike at the Land Trust’s majestic Legacy Preserve at Clay Banksoffers one of Door County’s “knock your socks off” views. From the top of a windsweptbluff, the peninsula can be seen stretching northeastward out into open LakeMichigan. Following the hike, we’ll gather at the nearby Waldburg-Wolfegg barn toeat, drink and dance to the tunes of Good Evening, a popular indie-rock group froma bit down the shore—Chicago! A dinner of international specialties will bring this“good evening” to a close.Specialties from Around the World for the Carnivore and Vegetarian Alike29

Friday, October 11An Antipodean Evening at Kangaroo Lake$85 per person • 10 guests • 5:00pm hike at Kangaroo Lake Preserve;6:00pm hors d’oeuvres and antipodean buffet; guitar music to followHosts: Cheryl Stidwell Parker & Steve LavellCo-hosts: Sally Everhardus and Linda HegnerHike Leader: Cinnamon Rossman8360 High Plateau Road, Baileys HarborNorthwest of Kangaroo Lake lies High Plateau Road, with captivating views ofPeil Creek, meadows, marshes, and lands protected by the Door County LandTrust. Nestled within this expanse is a century-old farm house built by the Zakfamily, now home to Chez Cheryl Artspace. This little spot of bliss provides a quietstage for artist Cheryl Stidwell Parker to launch projects, art work, special eventsand workshops, and for husband and guitarist, Steve Lavell, to practice his music.Cheryl and Steve will host an antipodean buffet, featuring Australian-inspired fare,guitar and didgeridoo music by Steve, followed by a sunset stroll through a nearbymeadow protected by a conservation easement with the Door County Land Trust.Vegemite on Flatbread • Select Cheese Tray • Prawn Filled TomatoStuffed Zucchini with Chickpea and Herbs • Fresh BreadMiniature Shepherd Pies with Lamb and CarrotPork Loin with Apple, Currants and OnionCoconut Lemon Slice • Anzac BiscuitsFruit Platter with Mango, Fresh Pomegranate, Kiwi, Rock Mellon, and LycheeWine • Coffee • Tea30

On Our CoverShivering Sands Sunset by Roxanne HanneyRoxanne Hanney is the creator of Shivering Sands Sunset which graces the cover of thisbooklet. Roxanne has dabbled in the arts since she was a child, and since retirementhas more fully immersed herself in the pursuit. She works in pastels and oils, and hasexhibited in juried exhibitions throughout Wisconsin.Roxanne has generously donatedShivering Sands Sunset to be auctionedoff at the Land Trust’s AnnualMembership Gathering on August 25.Shivering Sands Sunset, oil on canvas,16” x 20,” $750 value“I have loved these old logging paths ever since we bought our property on GliddenDrive in 1998. Never questioning who owned the trails that bordered our land, I happilytrespassed in all seasons, even (quite foolishly) in the fall when hunters stalk the trails.My own time was spent admiring the incredible diversity of trees, watching indigobuntings in early summer and picking thimbleberries in the fall. In winter the layers ofpine needles and sections of flat, deeply fissured limestone are covered with snow, but thetrails are still easily navigated in boots or on cross-country skis. Weathered piles of logsoffer a comfortable seat for bird-watching or sketching. Wide, open meadows punctuatethe forested paths, and when the wind is out of the east the distant sound of waves can beheard from the shore of Lake Michigan.The scene I have painted is some distance through the woods directly in back ofour house when the late afternoon sun was filtering through the trees. I had done afew painted studies of the nearby cedars with their clusters of rusty cones, and in lateOctober took some digital photographs for painting references. My goal was to capturethe essence of this incredibly rich section of forest, with its cedars and white pine, anoccasional spruce, here and there a maple, a lone birch tree back in the distance. Alongthe path the leaves of the thimbleberries have turned yellow and gold, and the sunlightmakes its own path through the screen of trees.”Thank you, Roxanne, for donating this beautifulpainting to benefit land preservation in Door County!31

Join us in thanking our Annual Business Sponsors!Please support these businesses that support land preservation.And, when you do, please thank them for supporting the Door County Land Trust.NB FS IRGrace Rossman, CFPAshbrookeAssociated BankBlahnik Investment GroupBrown County GraphicsCellcomCottage Row Framing and GalleryDoor County Eye AssociatesDoor County Ice Cream FactoryDoor County Nature WorksEagle Harbor InnEcoDoor, LLCEcology Sports & Base Camp CoffeeEdgewood Orchard GalleriesEllison Bay Service ClubFine Line Designs GalleryFish Creek Kite CompanyGills Rock StonewareJane’s Clothing & AccessoriesJoe Jo’s Pizza and GelatoLfp Design! LLCLiberty Square ShopsDr. John Ludwigsen, DDS andDr. Timothy Tishler, DDSPeninsula Vision Care, LLCPort StoragePremier Properties of Door CountyRoss Estate PlanningShoreline RestaurantStaudenmaier ChiropracticSunnypoint LandscapeRuth and Lee TelferTerra CottagesThe Garden LadyTR PotteryVirge Temme ArchitectureWagon Trail CampgroundRoxanne and Curtis WiltseDoor County Land TrustPO Box 65 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 • (920)746-1359www.DoorCountyLandTrust.org32