2021 the resort at paws up up paws at resort the America’s Private National Park™ 40060 paws up road greenoug h, mt 59823 800-473-0601 [email protected] www.pawsup.com PAWS UP, THE RESORT AT PAWS UP, SPA TOWN, the Paw Design, the green o and the Tree Ring Design 2021 are trademarks of licensors of Paws Up Ranch LLC, used under license. © 2021 The Last Best Beef LLC. All rights reserved. TRIP ADVISOR, ANDREW HARPER, SIGNATURE TRAVEL NETWORK, FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE, VIRTUOSO, LEXUS, TRAVELLER MADE and Design are trademarks of their respective owners. A lot can be said about nature in our not-so-small corner of the American West: the rolling foothills leading into Rocky Mountain peaks and the wide-open pastures with nothing but rivers and creeks dividing up the land. Everywhere you turn, there’s beauty for your eyes to discover. But even in Montana, what gets us excited to greet each sunrise is the hope of seeing something else: people. As protectors of these stunning 37,000 acres, it’s actually connection with our fellow humans that drives us. Meaningful interactions. The spirit of community, even when the distances are great and the differences mighty. Our similarities are still striking. Those who live here and those who visit The Resort at Paws Up® have a deep-seated desire to make the most of each day. And like us, they strive to see the world with a keener sense of understanding. We’ve been bringing together families, friends and colleagues, as well as artists, chefs, musicians, cowgirls, anglers and other fascinating individuals for more than 15 years now. What we think you’ll find, if you got to know them as well as we do, is that they share a commitment to happiness. They find purpose in helping others experience more of what life offers, whether it’s developing hidden talents, learning a new song or tasting a dish that perfectly pairs with an exemplary wine. The Resort at Paws Up is not a common experience, to be sure. But it is a place to enjoy what we have in common. To rub elbows with the kind of folks you don’t often meet. It’s true, ranch life is quite different from the city or suburbs. We wave at strangers. We help our neighbors. And we open our hearts to young and old. When you surround yourself with others who believe in that vision, it doesn’t matter where you come from or how you vote. You can’t help but feel inspired. In this year’s Program of Events, you’ll see we have high hopes for the next 12 months and beyond. Join us and uncover the one thing that unites us all: the undaunted human spirit. The Lipson Family, Proprietors 1 WINTER BREAK WINTERFEST TAKE ALL YOUR SNOW DAYS IN A ROW. BRAVO PUTS THE BEST OF TOP CHEF ON THE AIR. January 1–10 PAWS UP PUTS THEM AT YOUR TABLE. February 12–15 By January in Montana, the white stretches out in every direction. No one is going to school on Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday. Your family can try a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, like dogsledding or Imagine celebrating Valentine’s Day surrounded by falling snow with mouthwatering feasts prepared by skijoring, and head out for old favorites like snow tubing and skating. If you need to warm up, come inside Top Chef champions. You’ll share intimate cooking classes and demonstrations, live entertainment and, of and learn how to paint or create amazing photographs. Take Winter Break at Paws Up and you won’t have course, gourmet, winter-themed meals created by our guest chefs and thoughtful wine pairings and tastings. to worry about that pesky snowplow getting to your block. Naturally, exhilarating wilderness adventures are on the menu, too. Forget the hottest restaurants. This February, come to the coolest place on earth. FEATURED CHEFS Chef Melissa King Chef Annie Pettry Chef Brooke Williamson Top Chef: All-Stars LA 2020 Winner Executive Chef and 2020 Tournament of Champions Winner, (San Francisco, CA) 2017 Top Chef Competitor 2017 Top Chef Winner (Louisville, KY) (Los Angeles, CA) FEATURED VINTNERS FEATURED DISTILLER Chris Berning and Angie Nomie Lauren Oscilowski Regional Sales Manager Spotted Bear Spirits FEATURED WILDERNESS WORKSHOPS and Market Development Director (Whitefish, MT) Adelsheim Vineyard (Newberg, OR) FEATURED MUSIC John Floridis The Timber Rattlers Josh Farmer Bluesy, folk-rock melodies Acoustic dance tunes—covers and originals Original jazz-pop-soul, evoking January 2 January 5 and 7 perfect for sparking romance —with bluegrass roots Herbie Hancock, Norah Jones and Jason Mraz (Missoula, MT) (Missoula, MT) (Missoula, MT) MONTANA MAJESTY PAINTING BIG SKY PHOTOGRAPHY February 12–13 February 12–13 February 14 WITH ASHLEY MITCHELL WITH STUART THURLKILL 4 5 THE FRENCH LAUNDRY UNFOLDED THE WORLD’S TASTIEST REUNION March 5–7 The French Laundry is an institution, a temple of haute cuisine that revolutionized fine dining in the United States. It’s the former stomping ground of scores of award-winning chefs who have embarked on their own culinary adventures. It’s also where Paws Up Executive Chef Sunny Jin met some remarkable friends. Come along with alums of the famous restaurant as they gather for a reunion of epic eating. You’ll find out what great chefs make when they cook for each other. FEATURED CHEFS Chef Sunny Jin Chef Jeremy Miller Chef Jonathan Mizukami The Resort at Paws Up The Southern Salad The Kahala Hotel & Resort (Greenough, MT) (Augusta, GA) (Honolulu, HI) FEATURED MUSIC John Floridis Tom Catmull Singer-songwriter who’s shared Blues, folk and country music the stage with Emmylou Harris, from a songwriting crooner Richard Thompson and others March 6 March 5 6 7 SPRING BREAK, MONTANA-STYLE ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS’ BUDDING CURIOSITY. FEATURED WILDERNESS WORKSHOPS March 20–April 17 Less watching, more doing. Rich, meaningful experiences that transform the everyday. For a week unlike any other, spend Spring Break in Montana. You’ll find excitement by deepening the connections between horses and humans, whizzing past stunning scenery on an ATV or learning something new in a specially designed Wilderness Workshop. You and your family will never run out of things to do. And you’ll discover just how fun it is to instill a little newfound independence. FEATURED CHEFS AND AUTHORS March 20 March 24 NATURE, ABSTRACTED BIG SKY PHOTOGRAPHY WITH DANIELLE LAGOY WITH STUART THURLKILL April 1–4 April 8–11 SANDWICH SENSATIONS SANDWICH SENSATIONS WITH CHEF LAURA WERLIN WITH CHEF ELLIE HEYMAN AND CHEF ORION HEYMAN March 27 March 31 April 3 and 17 RUSTIC RINGS WILDLIFE PAINTING MONTANA MAJESTY PAINTING WITH PEGGY WEN WITH JAMES CORWIN WITH ASHLEY MITCHELL For more information about Paws Up’s Wilderness Workshops, April 15–18 April 15–18 see pages 30–33 or DOLIN’ OUT THE PIZZA PIZZA PERFECTION visit pawsup.com/springbreak. WITH RESTAURANT CRITIC WITH CHEF BRIAN SPANGLER STEVE DOLINSKY April 5–11 April 14 GETTIN’ PRIMITIVE TWIGS AND SPRIGS: WITH GARY STEELE THE ART OF PRINTMAKING WITH CLAIRE EMERY 10 11 EASTER WEEKEND TWIGS AND SPRIGS: THE ART OF PRINTMAKING April 2–4 NATURE LEAVES A LASTING IMPRESSION. April 14 The joy of losing yourself in the forest takes a new turn. Explore the veins of a leaf. Wander the contours of a twig. Engage with the delicate outlines of a feather. In this all-new Wilderness Workshop, you’ll learn from a naturalist, artist and educator who’s expert in making prints from objects found in nature. You’ll use your hands to create visual artifacts from the ARTIST landscape. Plus, you’ll take home with you a greater sense of awe. And IN RESIDENCY: some beautiful stationery, too! CLAIRE EMERY As bright-green hues return to the Ranch, spring’s first crop of wildflowers sprout up from the earth. There are bunnies, of course, and lots of other creatures bringing new life to the landscape. For you and your own little ones, there’s lots to discover. And when Easter Sunday rolls around, things really get hopping. We’ll have a bountiful buffet, games and egg decorating. And keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny, who’ll kick off the world’s most scenic hunt for eggs. Emery is also available for private demonstrations or lessons. Contact Concierge Services to schedule. 12 13 COWGIRL SPRING ROUNDUP FEATURED FEATURED COWGIRLS VINTNER FOR SOME WOMEN, HARD WORK IS ONLY HALF THE FUN. April 22–25 This spring, the cowgirls are coming—and you’re invited along for the ride. Saddle up and you’ll spend your days with Cowgirl Hall of Fame honorees, brushing up on your horsewomanship and other key ranch skills with scenic trail rides, enlightening demonstrations and interactive workshops. At night, you’ll relive your adventures around a roaring campfire. It’ll all be peppered with exceptional chef-prepared cuisine. Trust the women who come year after year for this cowgirl experience: exhaustion never felt so good. Lindy Burch Donna Howell-Sickles Barbara Van Cleve Janell Dusi 1997 Honoree 2007 Honoree 1995 Honoree Owner and Winemaker Note: Limited to the first 50 registrants, 12 and older. Cowgirl Hall of Fame Cowgirl Hall of Fame Cowgirl Hall of Fame J Dusi Wines (Paso Robles, CA) 14 15 THE WONDER WOMEN OF FOOD AND WINE REVENGE IS SWEET. OR SAVORY. EITHER WAY, DELICIOUS. April 30–May 2 While male chefs might rise to the top of the culinary world, the Wonder Women of Food and Wine leap to new heights again and again. And they do it with any number of out-of-this-world signature dishes and vintages in hand.