Summer 2015
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NATIONAL PROPERTY INDEX PG 36<br />
DEPARTMENTS<br />
THE DEALMAKERS<br />
16 TODD RENFREW<br />
Todd Renfrew, broker and owner of California<br />
Outdoor Properties, has his dream job—and he’s<br />
not interested in changing it.<br />
by Lorie Woodward Cantu<br />
THE PASSION<br />
24 CALUMET FARM: THE REBIRTH<br />
OF A LEGEND<br />
This is a season of regeneration at Calumet Farm,<br />
Lexington’s sprawling 91-year-old Thoroughbred<br />
nursery. by Glenye Cain Oakford<br />
FACTS & FIGURES<br />
30 THE “NEW” VALUE OF RANCH<br />
PROPERTIES<br />
The traditional definition of a ranch only scratches<br />
the surface of what transpires on many of today’s<br />
larger western properties.<br />
by Mike McDonnell, ARA<br />
SUMMER<br />
<strong>2015</strong><br />
THE LIFESTYLE<br />
32 HOSTING GUESTS IN YOUR<br />
DREAM PROPERTY<br />
When owning a ranch, or second home, it is fun<br />
to invite others to your special place. It is natural<br />
to want to share your place with family, friends, or<br />
clients, and the first year or two is especially great.<br />
by Chris Kopf<br />
THE PURSUIT<br />
34 ON THE VINEYARD: THE CHALLENGES<br />
OF MANAGING A FAMOUS CALIFORNIA<br />
COASTAL VINEYARD<br />
Planted by the Miller family in 1969, Bien Nacido<br />
has become one of America’s most wellknown<br />
sources of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and<br />
Syrah thanks to the Miller family’s unwavering<br />
commitment to provide world-class fruit to some<br />
of the West Coast’s most celebrated wineries. by<br />
Chris Hammell, AFM<br />
116<br />
FLORIDA<br />
124<br />
NEW MEXICO<br />
125<br />
CALIFORNIA<br />
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