ndless stretches of unspoiled wilderness, dotted across 37,000 acres. Ten miles E of the historic Blackfoot River. Three hundred head of resident elk. All nestled beneath the most brilliant starlit sky you’ve ever seen. While the beauty of Montana is unparalleled, if you ask us, it’s the people of The Resort at Paws Up® who make this a place you want to return to again and again.
We love hearing from our guests and seeing The Resort through their eyes. And more often than not, it’s not just the things they did or the sights they saw—it was the staff member they were with who really made their experience special.
We’re so fortunate to work with people who are passionate about what they do and love nothing more than to share their wisdom with others—whether our guests are seasoned pros or trying something for the very first time.
Paws Up is home to chefs who don’t just place an order for supplies—they forage for ingredients in the forest. Our adventure guides go above and beyond to make sure that our guests have the time of their lives doing things they’ve never done before. And our wranglers consider this not just a job, but an honored family heritage that spans back generations. This is also a place brimming with artists and craftspeople who could find inspiration anywhere, and they choose to be here.
It’s been said that we don’t remember the words that someone says to us, but we remember how they made us feel. For this year’s program of events, we’ve chosen to honor the people who bring their best every day and make every experience unforgettable.
We hope you’ll join us this year at Paws Up. You know you’ll be welcomed with open arms.
The Lipson Family, Proprietors
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SPRING CHEF BEN SCOTT Sous Chef
“Winters in Montana are long and cold, but there is no place more beautiful to spend it in than at Paws Up. Winter cooking for me is all about bringing comforting flavors to you after you’ve spent a day out on the ranch. e’reW inspired by the pristine mountains and rivers you’ll see while at The Resort.” Winter 2019 Winter 2019
WINTER WINE WEEKEND VALENTINE’S DAY WITH KENEFICK RANCH February 14 AGED IN FRENCH OAK, POURED UNDER MONTANA PINE January 18 – 20
You won’t find any grapevines under the freshly fallen snow at Paws Up. But you will benefit from the fruits growing in the northern Napa Valley, where Kenefick Ranch has carved out a reputation for viticulture excellence. Come get a noseful of these winter-welcoming reds as only the Kenefick family produces them. Get to know the distinctions between their wines with help from Caitlin and Chris Kenefick. These second-generation owners will host an informative library tasting and offer wine pairings with seasonal cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Sunny Jin.
Between sips, you’ll have time to explore Montana on a snowmobile or a horse. To fully relax, end your day with a glass of Kenefick Cabernet and a soak in a private outdoor hot tub.
FEATURED VINTNERS FEATURED CHEF
Chris Kenefick Caitlin Kenefick Chef Sunny Jin Kenefick Ranch Kenefick Ranch Executive Chef Calistoga, CA Calistoga, CA The Resort at Paws Up (Greenough, MT) MONTANA FOR TWO Veteran of the French Laundry and El Bulli
Why not enjoy the picturesque mountains before JOHN FLORIDIS you partake in the coastal-inspired weekend that February 14 is WinterFest? Plan to arrive on Valentine’s Day so Listen during dinner you can sit down to dine beside a roaring fire and on Thursday night let Paws Up Executive Chef Sunny Jin take you and as guitarist and your sweetheart on a culinary adventure. On your singer-songwriter way back to your luxury cabin, and the waiting John Floridis fills hot tub, be sure to notice the gentle moonlight the air with bluesy, folk-rock illuminating the landscape. It’s no wonder that Paws melodies perfect for sparking Up has been featured in Bridal Guide, Destination romance. He’s shared the stage Weddings & Honeymoons and Honeymoons.com with Bruce Cockburn, Shawn as the perfect location to whisper “I love you.” Colvin and Emmylou Harris.
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Jenn Adams FEATURED CHEFS
PAPA MOPHO, DODGY MOUNTAIN MEN AND JENN ADAMS February 15 – 17 A scaled-down version of its ChefChef Budi Sunny Kazali Jin ChefChef Budi Sunny Kazali Jin Chef Brooke Williamson ChefExecutive and Owner Chef ChefExecutive and Owner Chef Co-ChefCo-Chef/Co-Owner and Co-Owner sister band Mudslide Charley, BallardThe Inn Resort & The at Gathering Paws Up Table BallardThe Inn Resort & The at Gathering Paws Up Table Hudson House (Redondo Beach, CA) Papa Mopho will kick off the (Greenough,(Ballard, CA) MT) (Greenough,(Ballard, CA) MT) Da Kikokiko (Playa Vista, CA) Veteran Centralof the French Coast Laundry Magazine and’s El Bulli Veteran Centralof the French Coast Laundry Magazine and’s El Bulli Playa Provisions, The Tripel festivities on Friday night with Ultimate Chef Ultimate Chef (Playa del Rey, CA) 2017 Bravo’s Top Chef Winner its authentic combination of gutbucket blues and ramshackle soul.
FEATURED CHOCOLATIER FEATURED VINTNERS On Saturday, Dodgy Mountain Men will bring its home-brewed Montana energy to the table, blending bluegrass, blues and rock into a sound all their own.
Jessica Foster Chad Melville Andrew Murray Sunday night will feature Jenn Adams, with Jessica Foster Confections Melville Winery Andrew Murray Vineyards her distinctive blend of folk, blues and jazz (Santa Barbara, CA) (Lompoc,Lompoc, CACA) (LosLos Olivos, CACA) and a warm, inclusive live performance style.
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THE SONGWRITER SERIES SPRING WINE WEEKEND TURN YOUR MEMORIES INTO MELODIES. WITH ROUND POND ESTATE February 22 – 24 TO REALLY BREATHE, GREAT NAPA WINE NEEDS MONTANA AIR. March 15 – 17
The first buds to benefit when Montana’s spring approaches are taste buds. Yours. Discover the bounties of Napa Valley during this exceptional Spring Wine Weekend. Joining us will be Round Pond Estate vintner Aaron Robertson. His wine pairings will complement one-of-a-kind dishes crafted by Paws Up Executive Chef Sunny Jin.
Complete your weekend by witnessing the change of seasons Most people who visit Paws Up are happy to leave The Resort with smiles and photographs. But from the back of a horse or on if you’d like to bring home your very own Montana soundtrack as well, join us for our pitch- another great outdoor adventure. perfect new Songwriter Series. It’s a sneak preview of the coming months, one you’ll remember You’ll be part of a jam-packed weekend, complete with songwriting workshops and intimate long after the lingering finish of performances. You might even hear a few stories behind the lyrics. You’ll learn the mechanics Cabernet dissipates. of music making, get one-on-one feedback and develop your own original tunes—plus find time to experience wintry outdoor adventures. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a rock star, this weekend is for you.
FEATURED CHEF FEATURED VINTNER WINTER SONGWRITER WEEKEND
Aaron Robertson Round Pond Estate Chef Sunny Jin Napa, CA Executive Chef The Resort at Paws Up (Greenough, MT) Veteran of the French Laundry and El Bulli February 22 – 24 February 22 – 24 February 22 – 24
Lynn Hutton Austin Jenckes Tammi Kidd (Nashville, TN) (Nashville, TN) (Nashville, TN)
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SPRING BREAK YOUR 37,000-ACRE PLAYGROUND AWAITS. March 11 – 19 and April 13 – 21
After a long winter filled with work and school, get a much-needed breath of fresh air with Not only that. There are life lessons to learn: Kids of all ages can discover a passion for a trip to Montana. Grab your family and head to The Resort at Paws Up for a rejuvenating outdoor skills with our popular Gettin’ Primitive workshops, while adults can channel their spring break. You’ll embark on breathtaking adventures like ATV tours, horseback riding inner artists with a Paint ’n’ Pour session. The whole family can take a cooking class led by and sporting clays. You’ll dine on delicious meals and kick back in your spacious luxury one of our renowned featured chefs. With everything that’s possible indoors and outside, home—and it’s all right here on property. you may never plan a beach trip again.
FEATURED WILDERNESS WORKSHOPS FEATURED CLASSES
GETTIN’ PRIMITIVE PAINT ’N’ POUR COOKING CLASSES WITH COOKING CLASSES WITH GARY STEELE WITH LINDS SANDERS CHEF STEVE “NOOKIE” POSTAL WITH CHEF VALERIE GORDON March 13–19 and April 13–21 March 17 and April 20 April 14–15 April 18–19 Chef Steve “Nookie” Postal Chef Valerie Gordon Commonwealth (Boston, MA) Valerie Confections (Los Angeles, CA) Finalist in Bravo’s Around the World in 80 Plates James Beard Award Finalist
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SPRING LUCAS HILLMAN Glamping Manager
“Spring in Montana is when everything thaws and reemerges. Everyone and everything suddenly jolts back to life. It’s when you can still ski the high mountains one day and float and fish the rivers and tributaries the next. It’s the best of both worlds.” Spring 2019 Spring 2019
EASTER WEEKEND THE WONDER WOMEN OF FOOD AND WINE April 19 – 21 A GOURMET GATHERING OF CULINARY HEROINES April 19 – 21
It’s rare to meet a superstar at the top of her game. And when the best of the best in food, wine and music head to Montana to collaborate? It’s unmissable. This spring, join us for an exhilarating weekend celebrating the Wonder Women of Food and Wine. Some of the world’s most-talented chefs and vintners will bowl us over with inventive cuisine and exceptional pairings.
These women will also lead the way on exhilarating outdoor excursions. Plus, fearless musicians will bring down the house with live nightly music. Best of all, you won’t just witness this immense talent—you’ll be right in the middle of the action. Chef Kelly Fields, Eater New Orleans’ 2016 Chef of the Year, will be along for the ride, as will Chef Amninder Sandhu, a competitor on Netflix’s new culinary show The Final Table, and celebrated baker and confectioner Chef Valerie Gordon, a featured guest on Nailed It and Top Chef: Just Desserts.
FEATURED CHEFS
Chef Kelly Fields Chef Amninder Sandhu Chef-Partner Executive Chef Willa Jean Arth FILL THEIR BASKET (New Orleans, LA) (Mumbai, India) 2018 James Beard Award Finalist— 2016 Best Lady Chef Award, WITH FUN. Outstanding Pastry Chef India’s Ministry of Tourism
As bright-green hues begin to 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 waking up and being born. For you and your little ones, there’s lots to discover.
From horseback riding and ATV tours to rejuvenating spa treatments, springtime at Paws Chef Valerie Gordon Valerie Confections Up offers adventure and relaxation. And when Easter Sunday rolls around, things really get (Los Angeles, CA) hopping. In Trough, you’ll be treated to a bountiful Easter buffet. Kids will be busy with egg James Beard Award Finalist decorating, games and even a petting zoo. Keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny, who’ll deliver baskets and kick off the world’s most scenic hunt for eggs.
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COWGIRL SPRING ROUNDUP LEARN THE ART OF BEING A COWGIRL FROM THE 2019 HONOREES. FOR ONE WEEKEND EVERY SPRING, Ashley Collins | Fine Artist COWGIRLS GET TO RETURN TO THE REAL WORLD. Ashley Collins moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s, armed with little more April 25 – 28 than talent, a strong work ethic and a passion to paint what had always inspired her: the soul of the horse. Despite dismissals from the art Saddle up with cowgirls from all walks FEATURED VINTNER world, Collins persevered. As she gained success, she also expanded her of life for a weekend of enlightening charitable endeavors, worked against human trafficking, provided for workshops and plenty of bonding orphans, helped to build schools, supported cancer research and worked around roaring campfires. The National to protect wild horses and abandoned pets. Now an internationally Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honorees featured known artist, she is recognized for her large-scale paintings inspired by this year are gifted artists who showcase their talents the West. through the distinct lens of a cowgirl. They’ll lead demonstrations, trail rides and cattle drives while sharing their inspiring stories. Exceptional cuisine and Clare Carver Diane Scalese | Master Engraver luxurious accommodations only enhance this idyllic Big Table Farm In 1986, Diane Scalese and her husband started Sweetwater Silver in getaway. You’ll be surprised at how quickly friendships Gaston, OR Montana, making spurs, bridle bits and other silver gear. With an interest form and memories are made. Before you know in hand engraving, she began practicing and then searching for mentors, it, you’ll hear yourself saying, “See you next year!” with little luck. Undeterred, Scalese went on to become a master engraver, earning the title of Engraver of the Year by the Academy of Western Note: Limited to first 50 registrants, 12 and older. Artists in 2003. She holds master engraver status in both the American Custom Gunmakers Guild and the Firearms Engravers Guild of America.
Barbara Van Cleve | Award-Winning Western Ranch-Life Photographer Her photographs prove just how passionate Barbara Van Cleve is about Western ranch life. With 55 solo exhibits under her belt buckle, she exemplifies the grace and skill of Cowgirl Museum Hall of Famers. Her books, Pure Quill, Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women and Holding the Reins, show where the old West and the new West merge into art. Come shoot up Montana with the master herself.
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MOTHER’S DAY JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION May 12 CHEF TOUR DINNER FOR TWO NIGHTS, MONTANA WILL BE AT THE CENTER OF THE CULINARY UNIVERSE. May 17 – 18
Anticipation for the James Beard Foundation Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner is building faster than a wild mustang can gallop across our meadows. It’s your chance to get a taste of what happens at the James Beard House in New York City—right here in Greenough, Montana. To kick off our James Beard Dinner weekend, we’ll host a cocktail party where you can get to know the chefs, nosh on native bites and sip a glass of wine. On Saturday, for our exceptional James Beard Dinner, elite chefs will work together to plate some of the most inventive dishes this side of the Great Divide.
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Chef Jason Dady Chef Sunny Jin Chef Beau MacMillan Chef Holly Smith MOM’S TRUE NATURE Chef and Owner Executive Chef Executive Chef Chef and Owner Jason Dady The Resort at Paws Up Sanctuary on Cafe Juanita Restaurant Group (Greenough, MT) Camelback Mountain (Seattle, WA) (San Antonio, TX) Veteran of El Bulli (Paradise Valley, AZ) 2008 James Beard Award Winner SHINE. Featured on Beat Bobby Flay and the French Laundry Iron Chef America Winner —Best Chef: Northwest and Iron Chef Gauntlet
She’s always been your rock. So, this year, show Mom how much you treasure her by treating her to an overnight stay and a Montana-sized Mother’s Day brunch. Consider the fine cuisine FEATURED SOMMELIER a show of gratitude for all those brown-paper-bag lunches she packed. Fix her a Bloody Mary just the way she likes ’em while she taps along with Missoula singer-songwriter Tom Catmull. Let her enjoy an indulgent hot stone massage at Spa Town®. And there’s no reason why you can’t take your rock out to see the real thing: we’ve seen lots of moms rappel off the side of Lookout Rock. Kyle Riggs Sommelier It’s something she’ll always remember, just like that glitter macaroni art you made in The Resort at Paws Up kindergarten. (Greenough, MT)
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MONTANA MASTER GRILLERS ® AUSTIN JENCKES BAND May 26 AH, THE SWEET SMELLS OF A MONTANA SPRING, AKA MEAT ON THE GRILL. Austin Jenckes gained fame as a finalist on TV’s The Voice. May 24 – 27 Based in Nashville, he’s been described as “a folk-rock power Mark your calendar with a swipe of BBQ sauce for our meatiest spring singer.” His 2018 single “Ride event: Montana Master Grillers. From Austin to Boston, heavy hitters of Away” has been streamed over a million the grill will join us for Memorial Day weekend, including Carey Bringle, times on Spotify, and Rolling Stone Country Andy Husbands, Charlie McKenna and Wayne Mueller. These revered pit masters have included him in its “10 Artists You Need to earned accolades from BBQ-loving taste buds everywhere, whether they’re winning BBQ Know,” calling him “a gnarly, but vulnerable championships or smokin’ up TV screens. Toss in woolly wilderness adventures, craft country-blues singer with introspective beverages and heel-kickin’ live music, and this event will really set your soul on fire. songwriting chops.”
Jenckes and his band will headline Montana FEATURED CHEFS, GRILL MASTERS FEATURED BREWER, Master Grillers on Sunday night. Local acts AND GOOD OL’ BBQERS DISTILLER AND VINTNER will have you tappin’ your toes and using your best dance moves on other nights.
Chef Carey Bringle Chef Valerie Gordon Chef Andy Husbands Dennis Cakebread Chef and Owner Artisan Chocolatier Chef and Owner Chairman of the Board Peg Leg Porker and Owner The Smoke Shop and Co-Owner (Nashville, TN) Valerie Confections (Boston, MA; Cambridge, MA; Cakebread Cellars (Napa, CA), Featured on BBQ Crawl, (Los Angeles, CA) and Somerville, MA) Mulan Road Cellars Chopped Grill Masters James Beard Award Finalist Boston Magazine’s 2018 (Columbia Valley, WA) and Hungry Brothers Best Barbecue Restaurant, James Beard Award Finalist
“No place combines beautiful scenery and human Jürgen Knöller interaction like Paws Up. Every time I arrive I am Owner and Master Brewer Bayern Brewing overcome by the sheer power of the elements and Chef Sheldon Mason Chef Charlie McKenna Chef Wayne Mueller (Missoula, MT) feel grateful to be around people who embody the Chef and Owner Chef and Owner Chef and Owner Mason Barbecue Lillie’s Q Louis Mueller Barbecue same magnitude of the surroundings. I always (Great Falls, MT) (Chicago, IL) (Taylor, TX) leave with a refreshing sense of self and a deeper 2018 Paws Up BBQ-U Food & Wine’s Best New James Beard Award Winner Featured Chef BBQ Restaurant in the Country, understanding of life.” Memphis in May BBQ Competition Winner AUSTIN JENCKES Montana Distillery Nashville, TN (Missoula, MT)
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MONTANA LONG TABLE: THE INSPIRE SERIES TASTE OF MONTANA SPARK SOMETHING. SAVOR THE BEST OF BIG SKY COUNTRY. Throughout the Year June 15
Picture this for an authentic Montana Long Table dinner: the freshest flavors of the Blackfoot River Valley, sourced from regional purveyors and served up on the lawn of a working cattle ranch. Come sit down to a meal crafted by Paws Up Executive Chef Sunny Jin, where you’ll enjoy food and drink from local growers and beverage crafters. A farmers market will feature artisanal baked goods, local fruits and veggies, handmade desserts and specialty beverages. You’ll also get a chance to peruse the creations of local artisans, from artwork to jewelry and other handiworks.
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Sunny Jin Executive Chef The Resort at Paws Up (Greenough, MT) Veteran of the French Laundry and El Bulli
FEATURED BREWER AND DISTILLER
At Paws Up, we believe in the power of being inspired. Our landscape, our staff, our guests and Montana’s expansive Big Sky inspire us Blackfoot Brewing Headframe Spirits every day. Inspiration moves us so much that we created a whole (Helena, MT) (Butte, MT) series of events. Imagine motivational speeches and presentations with unparalleled access to visiting scientists, writers, visionaries and leaders, and you’ll
A SAMPLING OF LOCAL PURVEYORS get a sense of what The Resort at Paws Up’s INSPIRE Series is all about. Contact Paws Up Concierge Services for upcoming INSPIRE events throughout the year or visit pawsup.com/ Cool Spring Hutterite Colony Le Petit Outre Bakery Tucker Family Farm events/inspire to learn more. Rudyard, MT Missoula, MT Victor, MT
Western Montana Growers Co-op Yellowstone Grassfed Beef Missoula, MT Bozeman, MT
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“What I love most about the summer season are the long Montana days. These SUMMER long days allow me to enjoy and share my passions early in the morning and late into the night.”
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Campfire Stars THE WORLD’S MOST UNIQUE MUSICAL VENUE Throughout the Summer
After a long day of canoeing the Blackfoot or horseback riding among the pines, guests at Paws Up tend to crave a little relaxation in their riverfront camps. Now imagine you’re there, dusting off your boots, when a musician starts picking away at a guitar. Wait, is that your favorite competitor from The Voice? It just might be. Because Campfire Stars brings in big-name talent—featured musicians from festivals and television—for live, intimate performances across The Resort. So gather around for a front-row seat by the fire and get a special treat. You’ll feel like a famous singer is there just for you.
June 22–26 July 2–7, August 25–28 July 23–28 July 27–August 2 July 27–August 2 August 2–8 August 12–17 August 19–24 Seth Glier Scott Besaw Beth // James Brian Pounds Austin Jenckes Lupe Carroll Chuck Ragan John Doe Grammy Nominee Chicago’s Old Town Austin, Texas Folk Duo The Voice Competitor The Voice Competitor The Voice Competitor Founder of Founder of Legendary School of Folk Music Veteran Influential Florida Band Los Angeles Band X Hot Water Music
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GETTIN’ PRIMITIVE: SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY: PHOTOGRAPH MOTHER NATURE IN HER BEST LIGHT. OUTDOOR SKILLS THAT BUILD CONFIDENCE WITHIN March 12 and 15, June 26, July 22, August 7 March 13–19, April 13–21, July 2–8 Imagine the sun making its final breathtaking appearance across the Montana Any time of the year is a good time to learn landscape, and, this time, you have all the skills you need to capture it with primitive skills—you know, the ones that can keep justice. In this family-friendly workshop, Resort Photographer and Filmmaker you alive if you ever got lost in the woods? Join Paws Stuart Thurlkill teaches how best to photograph subjects and landscapes Up’s resident outdoorsman and real-deal Montana in setting sunlight. You and your kids will learn expert techniques in a brief mountain man Gary Steele as he provides tutorial, then venture out with Thurlkill to take photos from a panoramic viewpoint. Bring hands-on instruction around The Resort. He’ll show you your camera, or feel free to use the one on your phone. Don’t forget your hiking shoes! and your family survival techniques such as primitive tool and weapon building, edible plant identification, fire making, knot tying, longbow archery, shelter building ARTIST and tracking. Designed to bring families together in IN RESIDENCY: an environment that fosters confidence, responsibility Stuart Thurlkill and self-esteem, the Gettin’ Primitive workshop is sure to ignite your children’s imagination. Thurlkill is also available on a fee basis for private demonstrations or lessons. Contact OUTDOORSMAN IN RESIDENCY: Concierge Services to schedule. Gary Steele
PAINT ’N’ POUR: TOAST YOUR ARTISTIC SIDE. March 17, April 20, July 7
There’s nothing like a little wine to awaken your inner Frida Kahlo or Frederic Remington. Please allow us to pour you a glass of wine while our talented local artist Linds Sanders instructs you on the finer points of painting. Sanders will join guests of Paws Up for dates in the spring and summer as part of the incredibly popular Paint ’n’ Pour Wilderness Workshop. With step-by-step guidance in a fun and friendly atmosphere, you’ll be creating a masterpiece of your own making in no time. Canvases, paint, wine and laughter are all provided. No experience needed.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCY: Linds Sanders
Sanders is also available on a fee basis for Steele is also available on a fee basis for private demonstrations or lessons. Contact Concierge private demonstrations or lessons. Contact Services to schedule. Concierge Services to schedule. 28 29 Summer 2019 Summer 2019
RUSTIC RINGS: JEWELRY MAKING WITH A TWIST BRUSHES WITH GREATNESS: TAKE THE LANDSCAPE HOME WITH YOU. June 27, July 15, August 16 July 10 – 16
If you talk with your hands, then help them say something spectacular. Craft The boulder-strewn waters of the Blackfoot River? The Garnet peaks? The yourself a customized ring that speaks volumes about your personality. Join forests of Ponderosa pines? Whichever parts of the Montana landscape Peggy Wen, painter and jewelry designer, for this fun-filled workshop where speak to you, artist George Van Hook will help you capture them in your you’ll choose from a wide variety of intriguing beads and eye-catching gems art. He’s helped beginner and experienced painters alike improve their to create one-of-a-kind, wire-wrapped art. Leave with a statement piece that techniques and discover new talents. Van Hook will conduct this “plein fits—and flaunts—your style. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. air” watercolor workshop in a variety of eye-popping settings throughout The Resort. It’s a memorable way to learn from a true pro and take in the unforgettable surroundings at the same time. We promise your work of art will be one of your favorite souvenirs ever. ARTIST IN RESIDENCY: Peggy Wen ARTIST IN RESIDENCY: George Van Hook Wen is also available on a fee basis for private demonstrations or lessons. Contact Van Hook is also available on a fee basis for Concierge Services to schedule. private demonstrations or lessons. Contact Concierge Services to schedule.
DRUM CIRCLE MADNESS: TAP INTO YOUR INNER MUSICIAN. NATURE, ABSTRACTED: NATURE MAKES A BIG IMPRESSION. CAPTURE IT. July 2–7, August 25–28 July 25, August 9, August 20, August 29
When the Montana wilderness seems a little too quiet, we know how to drum The beauty of a Montana landscape seems to go on forever. In this unique up some family excitement. Paws Up welcomes Scott Besaw back for this annual Wilderness Workshop, you’ll put paint and your impressions to canvas using event that turns even the rhythmically challenged into stellar stars. It’s a hands- your own artistic interpretation, completely without boundaries. Abstract on drumming course that teaches kids and grown-ups alike the basic principles of artist Danielle LaGoy will introduce you to a variety of techniques using palette music and team building. Besaw is a veteran of Chicago’s world-famous Old Town knives and regular brushes, along with unconventional tools, so you can School of Folk Music and brings with him an infectious passion for all things musical. Come create a Montana masterpiece that is truly one-of-a-kind. You’ll leave Nature, Abstracted join a lively group of percussionists and learn how to truly march to the beat of your own drum. with a Montana memory of your own making and vision. All artistic skill levels are welcome.
MUSICIAN ARTIST IN RESIDENCY: IN RESIDENCY: Scott Besaw Danielle LaGoy
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THE TASTE OF ROSE CITY PORTLAND’S CULINARY PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE June 28 – 30
This June, visitors to The Resort at Paws Up will catch a whiff of something unexpected in our valley: roses. Superb chefs past, present and future from the Rose City, aka Portland, Oregon, will re-create their burgeoning cuisine scene in our Montana wilderness.
Executive Chef Sunny Jin represents Portland’s not-so-distant past, having served as executive chef at the Allison Inn. Representing present culinary trendsetters are the 2017 James Beard Award winners for Best Chefs: Northwest—Chef Greg Denton and Chef Gabrielle Quiñónez-Denton from the open-flame wonderland Ox. And the future of Portland’s scene is represented by Chef Doug Adams, chef-owner of hot spot Bullard. Creations from all the chefs will be paired with exquisite wines from Oregon winemaker supreme Lynn Penner-Ash.
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COOKBOOK LIVE® PRESENTS AROUND THE FIRE FEATURING CHEFS AND AUTHORS GREG DENTON AND Chef Doug Adams Chef Greg Denton Chef Sunny Jin Chef Gabrielle Quiñónez- GABRIELLE QUIÑÓNEZ-DENTON Bullard Bistro Agnes and Ox Executive Chef Denton June 28–30 (Portland, OR) (Portland, OR) The Resort at Paws Up Bistro Agnes and Ox 2012 Top Chef Finalist 2017 James Beard (Greenough, MT) (Portland, OR) During the Taste of Rose City, Award Winner Veteran of the French Laundry 2017 James Beard and El Bulli Award Winner get the inside story with James Beard Award winners Chef Greg Denton and Chef Gabrielle FEATURED VINTNER Quiñónez-Denton during a special Cookbook Live event. The duo’s Argentine- cuisine-focused restaurant Ox inspired their book, Around the Fire, and their favorite recipes. Watch as Lynn Penner-Ash the chefs demonstrate their Winemaker-Owner Penner-Ash Wine Cellars recipes and reveal their (Newberg, OR) culinary secrets.
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FOURTH OF JULY BBQ-U July 2 – 4 TAKE YOUR GRILLING SKILLS UP A GRADE. July 12 – 14
Two barbecue masters return to lead summer school in our ranch-side outdoor classroom. Chef Sam Huff and Chef Danny Fischer will lead three mouthwatering days filled with cooking demonstrations and hands-on interactive study. As Montana Master Grillers alums and former instructors at BBQ-U, Huff and Fischer have become the best of friends, and Uyou’ll never mistake them for stuffy professors. E S C H O I O N L A T I G O C N C I Join them for a daily regimen of the country’sFOUNDED best MMXVI BBQ and sides, craft beverages, lawn games and wilderness adventures (and sleeping it all off in your own deluxe accommodations). Enroll now.
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Chef Sam Huff Chef Danny Fischer Chef and Owner Chef and Owner Sam’s BBQ-1 Baby Blues BBQ (Marietta, GA) (Philadelphia, PA; “Best Barbecue in Atlanta” San Francisco, CA; Venice, CA) —CBS Atlanta Featured on For the Win and Hanging with Harris A FIRST-CLASS FOURTH
Picnics, pies, parades, epic fireworks: we have all of your Fourth of July favorites at The Resort at Paws Up. In fact, it’s become a tradition for many families to return year after year. And what’s not to look forward to?
Along with those quintessential elements of an American celebration, there are also outdoor activities—such as fly-fishing, horseback riding and hiking—and expansive starry skies, live music, craft cocktails, line dancing, a float-decorating contest, lawn games, gunnysack races, glamping in the fresh mountain air and relaxing family time. It’s an experience you’ll never forget, and one you’ll want to repeat again and again.
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Campfire Chefs DOES YOUR MESS KIT COME WITH AN AMUSE -BOUCHE PLATE?
Throughout the Summer
They come to Greenough, Montana, from all over the country with one singular mission. These seasoned and highly sought- after chefs are tasked with helping to ensure that your in-camp July 6–9 July 30–August 3 August 4–6 culinary experience is as unforgettable as the panoramic views Chef Gio Osso Chef Michael Corvino Chef Megan Garrelts you see from the deck of your tent. Visit Paws Up during one of our Campfire Chefs events, Chef and Owner Chef and Owner Co-Chef and Co-Owner and not only will you savor every bite of their delectable cuisine, but you’ll also get to dish Virtù Honest Craft Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room Bluestem and Rye and Nico Heirloom Kitchen (Kansas City, MO) (Kansas City, MO) with them about how to create a seasonally inspired menu or the best way to create gourmet (Scottsdale, AZ) 2018 James Beard Award Finalist, 2017 James Beard Award Finalist 2014 James Beard Award Nominee, 2017 Food & Wine s’mores. After a day of wilderness adventures, you’ll be dining on the cuisine of a James 2013 Esquire Best New Restaurant Most Exciting Restaurant Opening Beard Award finalist or a Bravo Top Chef finalist. And the best part is, no jacket required.
August 15–19 August 20–23 Chef Carrie Baird Chef Patrick Feges Chef and Co-Owner Chef and Co-Owner Bar Dough Feges BBQ (Denver, CO) (Houston, TX) Top Chef Finalist Self-Taught Pit Master, Texas Culinary Academy Graduate
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MONTANA LONG TABLE: ARTISANAL PICNIC THE SONGWRITER SERIES THIS LONG TABLE STRETCHES ALL THE WAY TO CHICAGO. TURN YOUR MEMORIES INTO MELODIES. July 20 July 27 – 28 Chicago, with its vast network of green spaces, world- famous sausages, heartland cooking and mouthwatering pies, has a kindred spirit in the West: the wide-open expanses of The Resort at Paws Up. Once again, the top picnic chefs of the Windy City will blow into Montana for our Artisanal Picnic, ready to serve up uber-tasty fried chicken, super-creative hot dogs and one-of-a- kind craft pies. Adding to our recipe for devilishly delicious success are the fresh local ingredients from top Montana farmers and ranchers to exceptional brewers. We’ll also be featuring regional artists and artisans as well, and you can linger to shop their wares. Be part of a jam-packed weekend, complete with songwriting workshops and intimate live performances around the campfire. You might even hear a few stories behind the lyrics of FEATURED CHEFS your new songwriting mentors. You’ll learn the mechanics of music making, get one-on-one feedback and develop your own original tunes—plus find time to experience a host of summery wilderness adventures. So, if you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be a rock star, this weekend is for you.
SUMMER SONGWRITER WEEKEND Chef Michael Ciapciak Chef Christine Cikowski Chef Joshua Kulp Chef Doug Sohn Chef and Owner Co-Executive Chef Co-Executive Chef Chef and Owner Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits and Co-Managing Partner and Co-Managing Partner Hot Doug’s (Chicago, IL) Honey Butter Fried Chicken Honey Butter Fried Chicken (Chicago, IL) Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) (Chicago, IL) Anthony Bourdain’s Dining Awards’ Best Bakery Zagat’s Chicago’s 10 Most Zagat’s Chicago’s 10 Most “13 Places to Eat Before You Die” Innovative Restaurants Innovative Restaurants
FEATURED CIDERY AND DISTILLER
July 27–28 July 27–28 July 27–28
Beth // James Austin Jenckes Brian Pounds Jordan James Burchill (Nashville, TN) (Houston, TX) and Mikaela Beth Kahn Western Cider Co. Willie’s Distillery (Austin, TX) (Missoula, MT) (Ennis, MT)
A SAMPLING OF LOCAL PURVEYORS Blacksmith Brewing Company Cool Spring Hutterite Colony Le Petit Outre Bakery Stevensville, MT Rudyard, MT Missoula, MT
Tucker Family Farm Western Montana Growers Co-op Yellowstone Grassfed Beef Victor, MT Missoula, MT Bozeman, MT
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WILDLIFE PAINTING MONTANA LONG TABLE: TASTE OF LA CAPTURE OUR CREATURES ON CANVAS. DINE LIKE THE STARS UNDER BIG MONTANA SKIES. July 30, August 13 August 10
Whether it’s the feathery Here’s a scene: Not only will this Montana Long Table eyelashes of a wooly bison or show off the incredible sights of western Montana—it’ll a horse’s sun-flecked mane, also give you a view of the best of Los Angeles. Join us Mother Nature’s creatures as we welcome incredibly talented chefs from LA to our popular MLT truly are awe-inspiring. series. Purveyors and guests from near and far will all sit down to enjoy But how do you go from breathtaking to innovative, locally sourced cuisine—and this time, each chef will bring brushstrokes? Award-winning wildlife artist distinctive dishes that highlight their Southern California roots. End this James Corwin knows, and he’ll take you on an epic meal on the sweetest note: the dinner also coincides with National exciting journey in this all-new Wilderness S’mores Day—a much-celebrated holiday at Paws Up. Workshop. With his instruction, you’ll learn how balancing gestural technique with FEATURED CHEFS detailed precision leads to remarkably lifelike results. And the best part is, you’ll also leave with a spectacular souvenir—plus a renewed respect for all creatures great and small.
Chef Jessica Largey ARTIST Chef Neal Fraser Chef Dahlia Narvaez Chef and Co-Owner Chef and Co-Owner Pastry Chef IN RESIDENCY: Redbird Simone Osteria Mozza James Corwin Corwin is also available on a fee basis for (Los Angeles, CA) (Los Angeles, CA) (Los Angeles, CA) Top Chef Masters James Beard Award Winner: James Beard Award Winner: private demonstrations or lessons. Contact Competitor Rising Star Chef of the Year Outstanding Pastry Chef Concierge Services to schedule.
COOKBOOK LIVE® PRESENTS MADE IN AMERICA FEATURING CHEFS AND AUTHORS COLBY AND MEGAN GARRELTS August 3 – 6 From America’s heartland to the heart of Montana comes an exciting Cookbook Live event at Paws Up with Chef Colby Garrelts and Chef Megan Garrelts of Kansas City’s Bluestem, a 2015, 2016 and 2017 James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Restaurant. He is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Midwest, and she is a James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Together, they’ll show you how they put the comfort in American comfort food, demonstrating some of the 50 handcrafted recipes from Made in America: A Modern Collection of Classic Recipes. And of course they’ll prepare plenty of tasty bites just for you.
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NATIONAL S’MORES DAY CHASING LIGHT August 10 LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY’S FINER POINTS, ILLUMINATED July 18, August 22 VICTORY HAS NEVER BEEN At The Resort at Paws Up, inspiration is all around you—and here’s your opportunity to capture it. Explore the luminous world of landscape photography with Missoula SWEETER. photographer Brian Christianson. In this Wilderness Workshop, you’ll set off on the stunning grounds of Paws Up and learn techniques and strategies to translate When it comes to National S’mores Day, there’s no better place to be than at The Resort at Paws the beauty of the scenery before you into a dynamic landscape photograph. Up. We’re known for having certified S’moreologists on staff—so of course we’ll be throwing an Come and chase light with us in one of the richest landscapes a photographer could ask for. all-out celebration of the ooey, gooey treat. The day culminates in a grand competition to make the best gourmet s’more, judged by our visiting Pastry Chef Dahlia Narvaez. The winner earns the Christianson is also available on a fee basis for private demonstrations or lessons. Contact title of Paws Up S’moreologist, plus unlimited bragging rights amongst our foodie community. Concierge Services to schedule.
This year, the holiday coincides with our Los Angeles-inspired Montana Long Table. You’ll eat innovative farm-to-table food and get to know your fellow guests (before crushing them in competition later).
FEATURED CHEF
Chef Dahlia Narvaez Pastry Chef Osteria Mozza (Los Angeles, CA) James Beard Award Winner: Outstanding Pastry Chef
ARTIST IN RESIDENCY: Brian Christianson
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MONTANA LONG TABLE: FISH AND FEAST BOUNTY ON THE BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE YOUR ROD AND REEL. REWARD YOUR KNIFE AND FORK. FIVE YEARS OF BOUNTY August 30 – September 1 WITH CHEF BROOKE WILLIAMSON August 24 Only at The Resort at Paws Up can you fly-fish Montana’s legendary For the fifth year running, our Blackfoot River with the chefs who’ll be making your spectacular evening ever-popular riverside feast meal. Because after the local cutts and bows try to gorge on flies tossed by will be graced by Chef Brooke Chef Jason French and Chef Chris Pandel, Fish and Feast attendees will be the ones stuffing Williamson. Once again, she will delight Resort themselves with mouthwatering creations prepared by the chef fishermen. guests with a farm-to-table summer dinner that’s nearly as legendary as the French makes his living crafting the wood-fired dishes he’s mastered at his Portland river itself. The provisions restaurant Ned Ludd. Fishing alongside him will be Chicago’s Pandel. His will flow into Paws Up from latest culinary sensations, Cold Storage and Swift & Sons, Montana’s finest ranchers, are both rooted in classic French techniques farmers, brewers and other and feature Midwestern ingredients. local purveyors. New this Wash down our guest chefs’ year, television personality tasty concoctions with Phil Rosenthal will join in the fun and entertain vintages from Lange Williamson’s guests with stories of his culinary Estate, Wine & travels. Your stunning scenic backdrops include Spirits’ 2012 the Garnet Mountains, Montana’s Big Sky and, of Winery of course, a most lovely stretch of the Blackfoot River. the Year.
FEATURED CHEF FEATURED GUEST
FEATURED CHEFS FEATURED VINTNER
Chef Brooke Williamson Phil Rosenthal Co-Chef/Co-Owner Television Writer, Creator Hudson House (Redondo Beach, CA) Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, Da Kikokiko (Playa Vista, CA) CBS’s Everybody Loves Raymond Playa Provisions, The Tripel (Playa del Rey, CA) Jesse Lange 2017 Bravo’s Top Chef Winner Chef Jason French Chef Chris Pandel Elder Hall and Ned Ludd Cold Storage, Dutch & Doc’s, Swift & Sons Lange Estate Winery (Portland, OR) (Chicago, IL) (Dundee, OR) FEATURED BREWER
Madison River Brewing (Belgrade, MT)
44 45 CHEF SUNNY JIN Executive Chef AUTUMN “Hunting and foraging define the spirit of autumn. The trails become more intimate as the season’s gifts hide from obvious view. No greater respect and understanding can be felt for the land as we transition for the embrace of winter.” Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019
MONTANA MASTER CHEFS ®: Every year, culinary stars from around the country descend upon Montana for our signature NEW YORK CITY foodie event: Montana Master Chefs. And this year, we’re setting our sights skyscraper-high. THE BIG APPLE IS ROLLING INTO TOWN. We’re bringing in huge talent from the city that never fails to innovate and delight: New York, New York. With the best of the city heading to the sprawling landscape of Montana, you know September 26 – 29 you’re in for a weekend packed with exquisite flavors, thrilling outdoor adventures and plenty of surprises. But, like New York itself, this event is only so big. Reserve your spot today for MMCNYC.
FEATURED CHEFS
Chef Silvia Barban Chef PJ Calapa Chef Suzanne Cupps Chef Colleen Grapes Chef Garrison Price Executive Chef Chef and Owner Executive Chef Executive Pastry Chef Executive Chef and Co-Owner Scampi and the Spaniard Studio Cafe and Untitled (Brooklyn, NY) Cafe Clover LaRina Pastificio & Vino (New York, NY) (New York, NY) James Beard House (New York, NY) (Brooklyn, NY) 2013 StarChefs Restaurant Hospitality Dinner Chef New York Times Top Chef Season 14 Competitor Rising Star Chef Award On the Rise Chef Three-Star Review
FEATURED SPIRITS EXPERTS RHETT MILLER September 28 On Saturday night, bob your head along with Hudson Valley resident Rhett Miller. He’ll be playing tunes from his latest solo LP, The Messenger, which Rolling Noah Rothbaum David Wondrich Stone says is filled The Daily Beast The Daily Beast Senior Editor Senior Drinks Columnist with “hooky and well-calibrated (New York, NY) (New York, NY) Author, The Art Author, Imbibe! confessionals.” Listen in as Miller, of American Whiskey front man for the much-loved alt-country act the Old 97’s, folds eloquent lyrics into his driving Americana-punk-pop melodies.
COOKBOOK LIVE® PRESENTS PUNCH FEATURING AUTHOR AND SPIRITS EXPERT DAVID WONDRICH September 26 – 29 David Wondrich is widely hailed as one of the world’s foremost authorities on the history of the cocktail. He has written five books, including Punch. His hugely influential book Imbibe! was the first-ever cocktail book to win a James Beard Award. Join Wondrich as he heads to Paws Up to shake things up by leading mixology classes and concocting irresistible beverages for this refreshing edition of Cookbook Live. 48 49 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2019
WINE & BITCH DINNER THE CANINE CLASSIC WALK/RUN/HIKE THIS MENU CAN BE SNIFFED OUT FROM MILES AWAY. REGARDLESS OF THE FINISH, DOGS ALWAYS WIN. October 5 October 6
Go ahead and let your tongue hang out. Our For one day every fall, The Resort at Paws Up becomes a 37,000-acre dog Wine & Bitch Dinner plates up fine cuisine park. This October 6, join us as we welcome two-legged and four-legged as a kickoff to our fur-loving weekend. Dog competitors to the eleventh-annual Canine Classic. Choose between lovers and their favorite pets won’t want to a two-mile walk, a five-mile run or even a half-marathon through the miss this exciting annual event at Paws Up. Hosted by The Resort’s Dave and Nadine Lipson and scenic trails of Paws Up. Then follow your respective noses their doggie duo, Coco and Fenway, the evening promises good times for people and pups alike. to a marathon spread of barbecued goodness—with pooch and people prizes as well as live music. Since the first paw dropped, the Canine Paws Up Executive Chef Sunny Jin will prepare a custom meal, complete with wine pairings Classic has raised over $300,000 for the Humane Society of Western Montana. and decadent desserts, as well as tail-wag-worthy dog treats. While you enjoy dinner, your dog will romp during supervised playtime with others in our expansive indoor arena. The mission of the Humane Society of Western Montana is to provide a safe, compassionate shelter for pets in need, place these animals into loving, lifelong homes and advocate for the welfare of all companion animals.
YOUR HOSTS FEATURED CHEF
Dave and Nadine Lipson Chef Sunny Jin with Coco and Fenway Executive Chef (Greenough, MT) The Resort at Paws Up (Greenough, MT)
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COOKBOOK LIVE® PRESENTS KOREAN BBQ FEATURING CHEF AND AUTHOR BILL KIM October 18 – 20 Born in Korea but raised in the American Midwest, Chef Bill Kim brings these two sensibilities together in Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces. An award-winning Chicago-based chef, Kim was among the first to usher in the concept of fine dining within a casual setting—and his cooking approach follows suit. In this edition of Cookbook Live, you’ll learn the stories behind the recipes in an approachable environment. Kim will demonstrate techniques for his signature Korean-American cooking, and you’ll also dine on a masterful meal created by Kim and Paws Up’s Executive Chef Sunny Jin.
COWBOY EXPERIENCE IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GROW UP TO BE A COWBOY. October 17 – 20
Those who say “never meet your heroes” never met a cowboy. This fall, meet up with ProRodeo Hall of Famers to rope and ride alongside them by day and hear their legendary tales round the campfire each night. You’ll learn from the best and live the cowboy life for a weekend packed with riding, cattle driving, clay-bird shooting and fat-trout catching. All that is sure to rustle up a mighty appetite, and we’ve got you covered with mouthwatering meals and whiskey tastings. It’s a bucket-list weekend for cowboys of all backgrounds, and you’ll experience it all side by side with some of the West’s true rodeo legends.
FEATURED PRORODEO HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
OCTOBER 17–20 2019 “True partners always make a plan.” Dave Appleton All-Around STEVE FRAKER First Australian-Born Cowboy to Win a PRCA World Championship Paws Up Head Teamster 1988 Winner, National Finals Rodeo Bareback Riding Average Championship 2006 PRCA Hall of Fame Inductee and Resident Cowboy Poet
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FALL WINE WEEKEND WITH CHAPPELLET THANKSGIVING WEEKEND MORE SPLENDID THAN MONTANA’S SCENERY —BY A NOSE November 27 – December 1 November 8 – 10
It’s only fitting that the deep ruby reds of Napa Valley’s Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignons go so well with the dark greens of Montana’s Ponderosa pines. A FEAST FOR You’ll have plenty of chances to explore both during The Resort at Paws Up’s Fall Wine Weekend with second-generation vintners Amy and Dominic Chappellet. They’ll be hosting wine seminars and sharing favorite vintages. The couple will also pair selections from ALL FIVE SENSES their extensive portfolio with Executive Chef Sunny Jin’s extraordinary cuisine. While you’re here, explore Montana’s fall splendor on a brisk hike or test your shooting eye on sporting clays. End the day with a glass of Chappellet Mountain Cuvée as you soak in your private outdoor hot tub. What’s on the menu this Thanksgiving? How about hayrides, horseback riding and ATV tours with second helpings of family time? Kick off the holiday season with an adventurous FEATURED VINTNERS FEATURED CHEF family-style weekend in Montana. Young or old, indoor or outdoor types—there’s truly something to satisfy everyone’s appetites. Enjoy Thanksgiving crafts, wagon rides and fireside s’mores with your little ones, and fit in some grown-up fun with wine tastings, pro football viewing and outdoor adventures in the intoxicating Montana wilderness.
And we can’t forget the main course of the weekend: Thanksgiving dinner. Executive Chef Sunny Jin will be joined by special guest chef and BBQ legend Chef Sam Huff to prepare a lavish spread with all the farm-to-table trimmings. It’s sure to be a standout meal amongst an entire weekend filled with gourmet cuisine, exquisite wine pairings and family fun.
Dominic Chappellet Chef Sunny Jin Vice President Executive Chef FEATURED CHEFS Chappellet Vineyard and Winery The Resort at Paws Up (St. Helena, CA) (Greenough, MT) Amy Chappellet Sales Manager Chappellet Vineyard and Winery (St. Helena, CA)
Chef Sam Huff Chef Sunny Jin Chef and Owner Executive Chef Sam’s BBQ-1 The Resort at Paws Up (Marietta, GA) (Greenough, MT) “Best Barbecue in Atlanta” Veteran of the French Laundry —CBS Atlanta and El Bulli
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SPRING JACKIE KECSKES Equestrian Manager
“There is a quiet that settles onto the land when the temperatures drop and the ground begins to be covered in snow—it’s a peacefulness that cuts through the world and surrounds us and calms us.” Winter 2019 Winter 2019
HOLIDAY TREATS A MONTANA CHRISTMAS WITH CHEF AMANDA ROCKMAN Late December A PERFECT, COOKIE-CUTTER CHRISTMAS December 24 – 29
This Christmas, let visions of FEATURED CHEF sugar cookies dance in your head. Renowned Pastry Chef Amanda Rockman will be on hand to make this our sweetest Christmas yet, and you’re invited to join in and get your hands flour-y. Kids can build a gingerbread house that rivals your luxury guest home. And you’ll learn the secrets of baking the perfect cookie during live demonstrations from one of the country’s leading pastry experts.
Chef Amanda Rockman Culinary Director New Waterloo (Austin, TX) Jean Banchet Pastry Chef of the Year, 2011, 2012 CHRISTMAS CHEER SPREAD ACROSS 37,000 ACRES
What if you could take away the hectic parts of the holidays and double the magic? That’s Christmastime at Paws Up. Here, a thick layer of snow means you can get around on a snowmobile, a dogsled or even a real-life sleigh. You’ll dine on festive holiday spreads dreamed up by renowned Executive Chef Sunny Jin. And whether you’re building gingerbread houses, downhill tubing or simply watching the snow fall, you’ll get the gift you wanted most: time spent together with your favorite people.
Of course, don’t forget to treat yourself this Christmas. Browse for something special at the Wilderness Outpost or enjoy some me-time at the spa. When you’re ready to retire, your private luxury home will feel like just that—home. Covered in twinkling lights and decked inside with stockings and a tree, it’s the perfect place to wake up on Christmas morning. A personal visit from Santa is simply the icing on the gingerbread cookie.
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A NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION WINTER WINE WEEKEND WITH OPUS ONE December 31, 2019 – January 1, 2020 TAKING “TOP SHELF” UP ANOTHER LEVEL January 17 – 19, 2020
THE QUIETEST PLACE TO GO OUT Discriminating wine lovers associate a singular Napa Valley name with excellence: Opus One. The venerable vineyard and winery stands for the very best, something it shares with The Resort at Paws Up. For a weekend as WITH A BANG big as their Bordeaux-style blends themselves, Opus One winemaker Michael Silacci returns to Paws Up to demonstrate his knowledge of terroir and to share a few winemaking anecdotes. Expect him to be pouring Opus One wines worthy of the 92+ ratings they frequently earn and Join us as we count down to 2020 with fire JOSH FARMER pairing them with tasty bites from Executive Chef Sunny Jin. dancing, fireworks, live music and plenty December 31 of bubbly. And while we end the year with a A native of New York City, In addition to sampling the very best in wine, you’ll also have the opportunity to sample some bang, we start off the new year with a whisper: pianist and vocalist Josh of winter’s very best outdoor adventures. From snowmobiling up to the apex of the Garnet you’ll wake up in your luxury home to softly Farmer now calls Missoula Mountains to brushing shoulders with top experts and oenophiles alike, this will be a world- falling snow in the secluded wilderness. With his home, having toured the class weekend to remember. miles of snowy trails, you can set off on an area for more than a decade. expedition via horseback, snowmobile or On the big night, get ready for a better- even dogsled. Or you could choose to relax than-Times-Square and recharge with a spa visit or a dip in your experience as he riffs outdoor hot tub. on original tunes FEATURED CHEF FEATURED VINTNER influenced by Herbie You’ll linger over gourmet meals paired with Hancock, Norah Jones, vintage wine and share resolutions around Jason Mraz and others. a crackling fire. It’s that perfect time of year that mixes celebration with quiet reflection, FEATURED CHEF and the ideal way to embrace the year ahead. Chef Mindy Segal On New Year’s Day, join Chicago’s rock star Chef and Owner Chef Mindy Segal for a gourmet brunch like Mindy’s HotChocolate (Chicago, IL) only she could create. James Beard Award Winner— Outstanding Pastry Chef Chef Sunny Jin Michael Silacci Executive Chef Winemaker The Resort at Paws Up Opus One Winery (Greenough, MT) (Oakville, CA)
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WINTERFEST WILDERNESS OUTPOST TRUNK SHOWS February 14 – 17, 2020 By no means are the big names and exciting goings-on here limited to musicians, cowgirls and chefs. At the Wilderness Outpost, you can get to know designers, jewelry makers and other artisans. Our highly curated retail collection features clothing, accessories, jewelry, home décor and artwork that exude the independent spirit of the American West. Come browse, sip WE’RE POURING a little wine and listen to live music as we introduce you to the talented craftspeople behind these one-of-a-kind items. Trunk shows throughout the summer offer you the chance to talk OUR HEARTS OUT. with them in person, learn what inspires them and maybe even find something you just can’t live without.
Come for a romantic Valentine’s Day, then stay for WinterFest, the coolest culinary event on earth. This three-day weekend features some SOME OF THE ARTISAN BRANDS YOU MIGHT SEE INCLUDE: of the country’s hottest independent winemakers and visionary chefs, including vintner Domaine Drouhin Beargrass Leather Lindsey Thornburg Cloaks Oregon, a family-owned winery celebrating 30 Artisan-made leather handbags, Fashion-forward designer wallets, accessories and jewelry. cloaks created from much-lauded vintages in Oregon’s Willamette Lakeside, MT Pendleton blankets. Valley—and more than a century’s worth in France. New York, NY Behring Made Knives Beautiful handcrafted Love Heals Jewelry You’ll experience hands-on cooking classes and hunting knives and cutlery. Handmade jewelry with demonstrations; wine, beer and spirits tastings; Missoula, MT a bohemian bent and a commitment to giving back. live entertainment; curling matches and, of Calleen Cordero Ojai, CA course, gourmet, winter-themed feasts, Eponymous handmade line of Western-inspired of footwear, Peyote Bird Designs complete with thoughtful wine pairings. handbags and accessories. Timeless Native American Naturally, breathtaking wilderness Los Angeles, CA jewelry for men and women. Santa Fe, NM adventures are also on the menu. C.Martini Jewelry Modern couture jewelry Pure Venatic Leggings and one-of-a-kind Handstitched leggings FEATURED VINTNERS wearable art. inspired by the great outdoors. Missoula, MT Alberton, MT
Dian Malouf Jewelry Red Wing Bold, statement rings Rugged footwear for crafted of sterling silver men and women. and gold with diamonds Red Wing, MN and semiprecious stones. Dallas, TX
Filson Paws Up Sommelier Kyle Riggs Arron Bell Ashley Bell Heritage brand outfitter For dates and more information, Assistant Winemaker Director of Sales since 1741. Domaine Drouhin Oregon and Education Seattle, WA contact Concierge Services. (Dayton, OR) Domaine Drouhin Oregon (Dayton, OR)
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WINTER 2019 7/2–4 Fourth of July 34 1/18–20 Winter Wine Weekend 4 7/12–14 BBQ-U 35 with Kenefick Ranch Throughout the Summer: Campfire Chefs 36–37 2/14 Valentine’s Day 5 7/20 Montana Long Table: 38 2/15–18 WinterFest 6–7 Artisanal Picnic 2/16–18 Stars at Night: Papa Mopho, 77/27–28 The Songwriter Series 39 Dodgy Mountain Men, Jenn Adams 7/30, 8/13 40 Wilderness Workshop: Wildlife Painting WINTER AND SPRING 2019 8/3–6 Cookbook Live: 40 2/22–24 The Songwriter Series 8 Chefs Colby and Megan Garrelts 3/15–17 Spring Wine Weekend 9 8/10 Montana Long Table: 41 with Round Pond Estate Taste of LA 3/11–19, 4/13–21 10–11 8/10 National S’mores Day 42 Spring Break 7/18, 8/22 43 SPRING 2019 Wilderness Workshop: Chasing Light 4/19–21 Easter Weekend 14 8/24 Montana Long Table: 44 4/19–21 The Wonder Women 15 Bounty on the Blackfoot of Food and Wine 8/30–9/1 Fish and Feast 45 4/25–28 Cowgirl Spring Roundup 16–17 AUTUMN 2019 5/12 Mother’s Day 18 9/26–29 Montana Master Chefs: 48–49 5/17–18 James Beard Foundation 19 New York City Chef Tour Dinner 9/28 Stars at Night: Rhett Miller 49 5/24–27 Montana Master Grillers 20–21 9/26–29 Cookbook Live: David Wondrich 49 5/26 Stars at Night: Austin Jenckes Band 21 10/5 Wine & Bitch Dinner 50 6/15 Montana Long Table: 22 10/6 Canine Classic 51 Taste of Montana 10/17–20 Cowboy Experience 52 Throughout the Year: The INSPIRE Series 23 10/18–20 Cookbook Live: Chef Bill Kim 53 SUMMER 2019 11/8–10 Fall Wine Weekend with Chappellet 54 Throughout the Summer: Campfire Stars 26–27 11/27–12/1 Thanksgiving Weekend 55 3/13–19, 4/13–21, 7/2–8 28 Wilderness Workshop: Gettin’ Primitive WINTER 2019 3/12, 3/15, 6/26, 7/22, 8/7 29 12/24–29 Holiday Treats 58 Wilderness Workshop: Sunset Photography with Chef Amanda Rockman 3/17, 4/20, 7/7 2 9 Late December: A Montana Christmas 59 Wilderness Workshop: Paint ’n’ Pour 12/31/19–1/1/20 60 6/27, 7/15, 8/16 30 A New Year’s Celebration Wilderness Workshop: Rustic Rings 12/31 Stars at Night: Josh Farmer 60 7/2–7, 8/25–28 30 Wilderness Workshop: Drum Circle Madness WINTER 2020 7/10–16 31 1/17–19 Winter Wine Weekend 61 Wilderness Workshop: Brushes with Greatness with Opus One 7/25, 8/9, 8/20, 8/29 31 2/14–17 WinterFest 62 Wilderness Workshop: Nature, Abstracted Throughout the Year: 63 6/28–30 The Taste of Rose City 32–33 Wilderness Outpost Trunk Shows 6/28–30 Cookbook Live: Chefs Greg Denton 33 and Gabrielle Quiñónez-Denton
Event dates and details are subject to change. ON THE COVER 2019
DANIELLE LAGOY Reservations Specialist / Wilderness Workshop Artist in Residency
“The moments I enjoy the most are when guests gradually shed their insecurities about creating in nature. That’s when real magic happens between people and paint.” h eota asu the resort at paws up
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