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Adam is still on the road in Lewiston, Idaho for today's episode of The Destination Marketing Podcast. Joining him today is Mike McKenna, the executive director of the Chamber of Hailey and the Wood River Valley, and Scott Fortner, the Executive Director of Visit Sun Valley. Both Mike and Scott detail the relationships that their respective DMOs have with their visitors, how they've cultivated that relationship, and what makes their destinations unique. “I mean as much we're probably Idaho's biggest international destination for a ski resort...we're still small town Idaho and I think as long as we can hold onto that, then we're going to keep attracting the right kind of people.” - Mike McKenna Chamber of Hailey and the Wood River Valley Visit Sun Valley If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! The Destination Marketing Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Relic. If you are interested in any of Relic's services,  please email adam@relicagency.com or visit www.relicagency.com. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit www.thedmpn.com. If you are interested in joining the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

We are almost a month away from the Sun Valley Film Festival, which never fails to bring great films and famous movie stars to the Wood River Valley.

In the Wood River Valley, three women are leading three nonprofits, helping immigrants, children and seniors survive and thrive in their community.

Podcast survey form: https://forms.gle/dt5BoVNJMSM2oDoc8. If you haven't already filled the form, please Let me know your "likes", "dislikes", and everything in between so that we can make sure to serve you at the highest level possible. And, for your time, I'd love to buy you a cup of coffee/tea/Kombucha Our Guest's intro in her own words: Noelle Hodge Willett My name is Noelle Hodge Willett.  In 1976 my mom and dad brought my sister Renee my brother DJ  and me to this incredible mountain range called The Sawtooths.  I was nine. We basically never left.  A far cry from Cleveland, Ohio. Thanks, Mom and Dad. My husband Dan and I  have been fortunate to raise our beautiful children Gabrielle, Gunner, and Drew here in the Wood River Valley. As they began to leave "the nest" I instinctively knew what I had to do. That was to find out Who I truly was. And so the heart and hard relationship with myself began in 2016. I began to take Mastery classes online. Self Mastery, The Conscious Creation Process, The Language of Feelings, Karma and Dharma, Spiritual Distinction Meditation, Chakra Work and science of Ayurvedic Medicine. I knew that was just the start. I completed my Yoga Certification in 2018 and have been teaching classes since. Early in 2020, a yoga practice called Kundalini found me. I began to take classes immediately through several modalities. Digging deep during the "pandemic" was beyond a blessing.  I am currently in Teacher /training for level one Kundalini.   Connect with Nishant: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

Join Idaho Matters as they tag along on a trip to Earnest Hemingway's Sun Valley home.

Mariel & Melissa's very special guest today is Shanna Angel, Head of Sun Valley Ketamine Clinic in Ketchum Idaho. The Sun Valley Ketamine Clinic is the first and only IV Ketamine Infusion Therapy Clinic in the Wood River Valley. Almost 30% of Idahoans have been diagnosed with mental health challenges compared to 18% nationally. Mental Health America ranks Idaho at 50th with its high prevalence of mental illness and low rate of access to care. They are one of the few providers in Idaho to offer this life-saving treatment for depression, anxiety, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and more. In the second half of the show, Mariel & Melissa talk about the importance of community and the impact of community on a person's mental health, as well as the pros and cons of instant information through sources like social media and 24hr news. Our Sponsor for this episode is Brain Tap - https://braintap.com Hosts - Mariel Hemingway & Melissa Yamaguchi Executive Producer - Jeremiah D. Higgins Senior Sound Engineer - Richard Dugan Sound Engineer - Slater Smith Donate to the Mariel Hemingway Foundation here - www.marielhemingwayfoundation.org

This weekend the annual Wood River Extreme Skijoring races kick off in Bellevue bringing skiers, cowboys and horses pair together to have a blast in the Wood River Valley!

The Wood River Valley has a long, rich history with Peruvians. So, post-pandemic, it was not surprising to see a new stream of Peruvian families to the Sun Valley region. But something is very different this year.

On tomorrow's Ag Business Episode I am profiling a very impressive entrepreneur with a passion for wool. I also have a passion for wool, which was reflected in this solo episode from 2019.  Below are the original show notes: Show Notes Me and the whole family were back up in the Wood River Valley of Idaho this weekend so that I could elk hunt.  It just so happened that a friend of ours had a condo available that they could not use this weekend. So, the whole family was able to go. I hunted during the days, and I was able to hang out with Autumm and Hattie in the evenings.  Because of the short days, we actually ended up with quite a bit of time together, so it worked out really well. For my outdoor clothing I prefer to wear wool to any other fabric, natural or man made.  After this weekend, I really want to solute all those farmers who are producing wool.  On my first evening I got my pickup stuck and was out in the middle of nowhere in a snow storm for quite a while.  I was dressed in wool base layers, socks, pants and a heavy wood sweater.  I was dry and warm, and the wind just did not have that much impact on me. The next two days I spent climbing steep slopes in about 2 feet of snow in pursuit of these elusive big game animals.  Between taking every step knee deep into snow and laying prone in the snow several times I never got cold or wet.  The wool clothing did just as advertised, and I could not have been more pleased.  This miracle fabric is an excellent investment! More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:        

Dr. Scott Leibsle graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and his first practice was in Idaho's Wood River Valley.

Marney Sullivan's earliest memory is of the big open sky of Idaho. That experience began her journey toward embracing the mantra “be free” as she works to let go of the “shoulds” in her life. Marney has suffered some incredible tragedies which gave her a deep appreciation for the importance of leaning in with friends who are suffering and being present to her own truths.  Join us as we hear about Marney's incredible journey along with her perfectly imperfect path.   Trigger warning: This episode includes a discussion of suicide and abortion.   Rumi: Gamble everything for love, if you are a true human being. If not, leave this gathering. Half-heartedness doesn't reach into majesty.   Bio: Marney Sullivan is boundlessly energetic, curious, and relentlessly authentic.  A certified yoga teacher since 2001, writer, and risk-taker, she leads insightful and inspirational classes and yoga retreats.  Marney finds purpose in assisting others to live their most magnificent lives. She holds a BA from the University of Washington in English/ Creative Writing and a Master Certification in NLP, which she earned while guiding adolescents in the wilderness.  Marney possesses a great enthusiasm for nature, connection, her family and friends, mischief, and fun. Marney lives and plays in the mountains in Sun Valley, Idaho with her fiancé, and their three children. She recently jumped into the real estate world and joined Berkshire Hathaway Sun Valley. She loves to help her clients find the hidden gems in the Wood River Valley and share her passion for the amazing place she lives.   You can find more out here:  www.marneysullivan.com www.superstarretreats.com www.gatheryogastudio.com

It's our 50th episode! Author Sarah Sentilles joins us to talk about her new memoir, Stanger Care. She discusses coping with unexpected loss, who counts as family, and how at heart, all of us are baby monkeys. She also shares how each of us can use our creativity to remake the world around us.  Stranger Care is a memoir of Sarah and her husband's experience with the foster system in Idaho and the ten months they parented an infant named Coco, only to return her to her loving but vulnerable mother.   Sarah Sentilles is the author of Draw Your Weapons, Breaking Up with God, A Church of Her Own and Taught by America. A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Divinity School, she lives in Idaho's Wood River Valley. Her latest book is Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn't Ours. You can buy a copy of Stranger Care from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold, and find Sarah's workshops and retreats at sarahsentilles.com. Books and authors discussed in this episode: Draw Your Weapons by Sarah Sentilles; This Accident of Being Lost by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson; The Body in Pain: The Making and Unmaking of the World by Elaine Scarry; The Rabbits by Sophie Overett; Bewilderment by Richard Powers; 'The abortion I didn't have' by Merrit Tierce; A Children's Bible by Lydia Millet Ashley's Joy of Creative Writing workshop: Monday 31 January 2022, 7:45-9pm AEDT, Online via Zoom Whether you haven't written creatively since high school or you're the author of 12 books, this fun class will help you get your creativity flowing. Get your ticket here. Library through the Lens: Ashley in conversation with Anna Downes: Thursday 3 February 2022, 11am AEDT, Online via ZoomJoin Ashley in conversation with international bestselling thriller author Anna Downes as she talks about her much-anticipated second novel. Free, RSVP here. Here's what time it is Rockhampton. Get in touch! Ashley's website: ashleykalagianblunt.com Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt James' website: jamesmckenziewatson.com James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson

Well, out here in the West we are in a familiar pattern, a pattern of less than optimal forecasts that offer a bit of precipitation and then fall part as they get closer to us.  Right now we are experiencing a "weird" La Niña and it is keeping everything dry and warm. For those of us out here in the West we are the complete opposite of all of you who farm with rainfall.  We have to get all of our precipitation in the Winter, store it as snowpack, then store it in reservoirs as it runs off to be able to irrigate with it during the growing season.  If we don't get that Winter snowpack, some really hard decisions will have to be made for all of us. I'm trying to stay optimistic, and certainly it is not time to ring the emergency bell yet, but I have seen this pattern before.  This really started for us last winter.  We started out really strong and had a good snowpack, but then the precipitation just shut off and we had one of our driest springs on record.  I didn't like the lack of weather activity in the spring, but I thought we were going to be okay because of the snowpack.  However, it turned out that the dry spring reduced our ability to store all of that spring runoff.  With the soil being so dry from a lack of spring precipitation a lot of that runoff went into the soil and not into the reservoirs.  So, we were forced to stop irrigating early this year. I spent this weekend up in the Ketchum and Sun Valley area of Idaho with my family.  We traditionally go up to the Wood River Valley on this weekend to play in the snow and to elk hunt.  I am used to seeing a foot of snow on the valley floor up there in early December.  However, this year there is only snow on the tops of the very highest mountain peaks.  All of the hills and mountains around Ketchum are completely bare, and the world famous Sun Valley Ski Resort is operating on a very limited capacity with man made snow.  We can still catch up, but looking at this area that is normally buried in snow and seeing it bare starts to wear away at the optimism. Last Spring when I bought my hay for this year, I offered to commit to the farmer to buy just as much from him this year.  However, he wouldn't do it. He just said, "we'll have to wait and see if we get any snow this winter".  In my area we are already dealing with a shortage of hay because so many hay fields have been taken out of production due to development.  If there is not enough water to get the maximum number of cuttings, that shortage is going to be even worse.  That is going to drive prices up, and in the long run there will be some people who just can't get hay. I find myself trying to figure out how to mitigate what could be a crisis right now.  I have an idea that I am pursuing that might allow me to keep quite a bit of the hay that I purchased this spring.  With the warm temperatures we have been having and lack of snow, there are still some fields near by me with quite a bit of forage in them.  It makes sense for me to see if I can lease them and graze them off while I still have the chance rather than feed the hay I have out in my stack yard.  If that does not work, I am going to have to figure out how I am going to find hay for 2022.  And, I will be forced to raise prices on my customers as well. So, this is farming.  Admittedly, because we irrigate from snow melt and generally have nothing but fair weather during our growing season we don't seem to deal with crisis caused by weather as much as the rest of you in other parts of the country do.  But, it does occasionally happen, and it looks like we will either have an incredible burst of precipitation in the beginning of 2022 to get us back to normal, or this will be one of those years for us.  Let's hope for the precipitation for everyone in the West! More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:    

Election night is behind us and the results are in. In Boise and the Wood River Valley, incumbents had a big night. How about in other parts of the state?

Dismal snowpack and precipitation this spring meant some farmers in the Wood River Valley didn't have enough water this summer for their crops. Rachel Cohen joined Idaho Matters to talk about what farmers are saying about how this year could be a sign of things to come.

Julian Tyo has lived in the Wood River valley for over a decade where he started the Ketchum bike park and managed the development of gravity trails on Bald Mountain and at Sun Valley Resort. Today he's on the board of the Wood River Trails Coalition and also serves as the Community Recreation Supervisor & Events Manager for the city of Ketchum. In this episode, we ask Julian: How did you end up in Sun Valley? What makes Sun Valley stand out among mountain bike destinations? Who builds and maintains the trails in your area? What are some of the challenges the Wood River Valley faces as a popular recreation destination? For someone visiting for the first time, what are 2 or 3 must ride trails or trail systems? What are the family-friendly rides, and which ones are the most challenging? What are some lesser-known trails where riders can get away from the crowds? Who are the tour operators or clubs visitors can connect with if they want to ride with locals? Where do people hang out after the ride? Are there any bars or breweries that tend to attract mountain bikers? Is there camping available in the area? Are there bike-friendly hotels in town? What is the best time of year to visit? Are there any festivals or races visitors can plan to attend? Are there plans to expand or improve trails in the area? Is there anything else mountain bikers need to know before visiting Sun Valley? For more information, and to support mountain biking in the Wood River Valley, visit woodrivertrailscoalition.org --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/singletracks/support

Sarah Sentilles is an author, academic, religious scholar and advocate who lives in Idaho's Wood River Valley. Her latest book — called "Stranger Care: A Memoir of Loving What Isn't Ours" — is a personal memoir of her navigation of the foster care system, both in Oregon and here in Idaho.

This week on the IFRS… the concerns grow over the western snowpack, we’ll tell you about that, plus an administrative action is coming next month to deal with potential water supply conflicts in the Wood River Valley. We’ll have all of those details. Feral Swine are a growing problem for farmers in America, a big report from the USDA on that, and we of course will hear from Ben Eborn with this week’s livestock market report, and we’ll have the details about how Covid has impacted Rural America.

On Monday, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reported 317 new cases and 3 new deaths. That brings the statewide total to 183,691 cases and 1,996 deaths. Eastern Idaho and Wood River Valley have the highest 7-day rolling average case rate, with Madison, Jefferson, Blaine, Bonneville and Caribou Counties all experiencing a high number of cases relative to their populations. In most counties, those case rates are still lower than they were two weeks ago. As of Monday, more than 538,000 Idahoans had received at least one dose of the vaccine, with about 365,000 people fully vaccinated.

There's no doubt that seeing challenges in life as either a crisis or an opportunity is a matter of perspective. Circumstances might force us to adopt new habits, change our routines, or even our lifestyle, and there is always a way of using those circumstances in our favor. And when we use those elements not only to change our lives but the lives of an entire community, creating a healthy and sustainable ecosystem, the taste of victory is even better. Joining me today is Sherry Kraay, co-founder of Kraay's Market and Garden, a company that grows and delivers homegrown natural food in the Wood River Valley in Idaho. For medical and environmental reasons, Sherry and her husband Larry decided to change to a plant-based lifestyle in 2013. At first, they were growing more than what they could consume, and after doing some research on planting on a big scale, they decided to create a business. In 2015 they had to build a second greenhouse, and since then, the demand never stopped growing. Today, they run a successful business with more than 2000 customers that regularly purchase on their online store. In this episode, Sherry shares the story of how Kraay's Market and Garden started, how it evolved into today's impressive business, and her aspirations for the company. We had a fantastic conversation about giving back to the world, creating opportunities from challenges, and her unique relationship with her company's marketing. She also talked about how COVID impacted her community and how it is like to be accountable for the food resources of more than 300 families in pandemic times. Tune in to Episode 11 of Bravefull to hear more!Some Questions I Ask:You started your business based upon a personal need, correct? (2:28)To how many people are you delivering your products currently? (4:16)You have 60, 70 chickens, right? How many eggs do you get a day? (12:41)You have honey too. You have opened up your place to embrace everyone. How did you figure out this whole supply chain? (13:35)How do you incorporate learning and kids coming to your place? (24:11)What's the most challenging part about doing your job? (29:32)Do you think you'll ever advertise? (35:50)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How a challenge can turn into an opportunity (2:57)Living without weeks off from your job is easier when you love what you do (10:08)How Sherry and Larry handled the growth of their company (18:20)There is no competition when every business is taking from and giving back to the same community (21:25)Simple things that can fill our cups (31:39)Sherry's particular relationship with marketing and advertising (35:32)Resources:Book: Eliot Coleman - The New Organic Grower: A Master's Manual of Tools and Techniques for the Home and Market Gardener Kraay's Market and Garden websiteKraay's Market and Garden InstagramKraay's Market and Garden FacebookKraay's Market and Garden PinterestConnect with Sherry:InstagramFacebookLet's Connect!WebsiteEmail: alqziegert@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christina says: "Let's breakdown the barriers of stigma and allow people to come out from the shadows of their struggles to thrive!" Christina is executive director with NAMI Wood River Valley, chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness. She is helping to breakdown the barriers of stigma. She helped her local affiliate to launch a StigmaFree campaign, a golf outing, Journey to Wellness art show, and biking for mental wellness community-wide bike events in the Wood River Valley in southern Idaho. Her proudest achievement was being the co-founder of the Bluebirds, teen support group. Sharing that "even when you're feeling down and blue, remember you will fly" to help prevent suicide in youth. She has encouraged her community to start to normalize the conversation around mental health and well-being and to allow the space to talk about not only our physical health but also our mental health.  In this interview with Kirstin Gooldy and Mark Stinson, Christina offers very personal and very insightful stories about the impact of struggles with mental illness. Learn more at https://namiwrv.org/ (namiwrv.org)

If all goes according to plan, folks in the Wood River Valley could be riding electric buses next summer. Mountain Rides Transportation Authority — Sun Valley’s public transportation organization — has plans to replace its entire diesel fuel fleet with electric beginning in 2021.

Hailey's Wood River Middle School has a new program for 7th-graders: “Drone Designers" teaches students to code and choreograph live drone performances to music. Joining Idaho Matters are curriculum designer Erika Liebel, Wood River Middle School Teacher Melanie Schrader, and a 7th grade alum of the program Freya Colville.

Me and the whole family were back up in the Wood River Valley of Idaho this weekend so that I could elk hunt.  It just so happened that a friend of ours had a condo available that they could not use this weekend. So, the whole family was able to go.  I hunted during the days, and I was able to hang out with Autumm and Hattie in the evenings.  Because of the short days, we actually ended up with quite a bit of time together, so it worked out really well. For my outdoor clothing I prefer to wear wool to any other fabric, natural or man made.  After this weekend, I really want to solute all those farmers who are producing wool.  On my first evening I got my pickup stuck and was out in the middle of nowhere in a snow storm for quite a while.  I was dressed in wool base layers, socks, pants and a heavy wood sweater.  I was dry and warm, and the wind just did not have that much impact on me. The next two days I spent climbing steep slopes in about 2 feet of snow in pursuit of these elusive big game animals.  Between taking every step knee deep into snow and laying prone in the snow several times I never got cold or wet.  The wool clothing did just as advertised, and I could not have been more pleased.  This miracle fabric is an excellent investment!

Me and the whole family were back up in the Wood River Valley of Idaho this weekend so that I could elk hunt.  It just so happened that a friend of ours had a condo available that they could not use this weekend. So, the whole family was able to go. I hunted during the days, and I was able to hang out with Autumm and Hattie in the evenings.  Because of the short days, we actually ended up with quite a bit of time together, so it worked out really well. For my outdoor clothing I prefer to wear wool to any other fabric, natural or man made.  After this weekend, I really want to solute all those farmers who are producing wool.  On my first evening I got my pickup stuck and was out in the middle of nowhere in a snow storm for quite a while.  I was dressed in wool base layers, socks, pants and a heavy wood sweater.  I was dry and warm, and the wind just did not have that much impact on me. The next two days I spent climbing steep slopes in about 2 feet of snow in pursuit of these elusive big game animals.  Between taking every step knee deep into snow and laying prone in the snow several times I never got cold or wet.  The wool clothing did just as advertised, and I could not have been more pleased.  This miracle fabric is an excellent investment!   Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

I spent this past weekend chasing elk in the mountains of Idaho near Sun Valley.  I didn't even see an elk let alone have any success. I'm actually glad there is no such thing as a 100% success rate while you are hunting though.  That would take the sport right out of it.  But, on Sunday I took a break from the elk to hunt something different where there is a 100% success rate - Christmas trees.   When I moved to Montana during college my friends and I started going into the national forest and cutting our own Christmas trees.  For us, a tradition was born.  Since then, I have cut down my own tree from the national forest every year, except for the three years I was back in California (where it is not allowed) and last year where circumstances prohibited us from doing so. I have shared this tradition with Autumm and Hattie, and now it has become a cherished family tradition.  And, when you are "hunting" Christmas Trees you are always successful, even if it is a Charlie Brown tree.  This year was no exception.  Autumm, the ultimate exercise seeker, spied the "perfect" tree way up a steep mountain that was covered in about 2 feet of snow.  We climbed, sometimes on all fours, up that mountain, slipping in the snow until we reached our quarry.  There, I harvested our 2019 Christmas tree and let it roll back down to the trail.  Success! If you have never cut down your own tree, you should give it a try.  There is something extra special about doing it this way.  If you have national forest close enough that you can make a day of doing this, I highly recommend it.  If not, find a Christmas Tree farm that will allow you to pick out your own and cut it down.  You won't get the cost savings of cutting one down in the forest, but you can still get a sense of what it used to be like. As a result of my pursuits of elk and of Christmas trees I ended up spending the weekend in the Sun Valley area of Idaho with Autumm and Hattie.  Sun Valley is beautiful and very well known among the world's elites.  Therefore, there are a lot of multi-million dollar homes in the area.  But if you drive south from there to the bottom of the Wood River Valley you get back into agriculture, specifically cattle ranching. I couldn't help but notice the transformation on my drive through there this weekend.  One moment I was looking at mansions.  And a few minutes later I saw a couple of people feeding cattle on the snow off of a beat up, old flatbed pickup.  A kid, probably about Hattie's age, was driving.  And another person was standing on the flatbed forking hay off from a big square bale to the cows that were trotting along behind the vehicle.  I've spent many a late afternoon doing this, and I love this way of life!  I was happy to see it going on right here in one of the wealthiest counties of our state. Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

What do you do if you want to take your baby or young child to the theater? Oftentimes, there is no opportunity to expose young children to theater without fearing the need to get up and change a diaper or walk around with an antsy toddler. In partnership with St. Luke's, theater group Company of Fools in the Wood River Valley looks to solve this problem with their "Parent and Baby Night." Idaho Matters learns more about the impact of this opportunity.

This interview originaly aired June 11, 2019.

St. Luke's is partnering with the Hunger Coalition to alleviate instances of food poverty in the Wood River Valley. Idaho Matters talks with Erin Pfaeffle, director of community engagement with St. Luke's and Jeanne Liston, executive director of the Hunger Coalition about these efforts.

Matt sits down with Brett Stevenson, owner, and founder of Hillside Grain, which is a new flour mill coming into the Wood River Valley. Hillside Grain will be sending Idaho made flour all over the country. Learn what motivated Brett, a Wood River barley farmer, to start up her own business and some of the challenges of starting a mid-scale food production. You'll learn what goes into starting a mid-scale food production and also hear Brett talk about her family's history as barley farmers. Also, learn the process of making flour and the difference between food and malt barely.

Animal advocates in the Wood River Valley are anticipating the opening of a new adoption and education center. We talk with Jo-Anne Dixon, executive director and medical director of Mountain Humane in Hailey.

Although the Wood River Valley is known for its low unemployment and booming tourist economy, many residents suffer from food insecurity. Housing costs are high, employment is seasonal and groceries are expensive. On Thursday's Idaho Matters, we look at regional economies that are bucking national trends.

This week on Selling the Dream, Tom gets to chat with Stephanie Reed of Sun Valley, Idaho.  Stephanie gives tons of ideas for maximizing your potential as an agent in a 2nd Home Community.  She also shares some great tips for connecting with your community and making lasting connections with potential clients. Stephanie has called Sun Valley home for 41 years. Having grown up in the Wood River Valley, she can truly attest to the unique quality of life and sense of community the area provides. This knowledge has allowed her to provide clients with great insights to the market trends of the valley. Having started her real estate career in Seattle, Washington and in Charlotte, North Carolina for six years, both large metropolitan markets, she realized she wanted to be part of the Wood River Valley again and enjoy all it has to offer. Stephanie returned with her competitive edge to the Wood River Valley to continue that success, and moving back to her hometown, Stephanie was quickly immersed back into her active lifestyle of bike riding, hiking and skiing. She contributes her success to keeping her clients informed from start to finish, her strong work ethic, and being able to listen to her clients' needs and wants, thus finding them just what they are looking for.   Connect with me (Tom): 2nd Home Agents website Facebook Instagram YouTube Subscribe to the Show Don’t miss a single episode of the podcast. You can search for “Selling the Dream” on any of your favorite listening platforms, or follow the links below: iTunes Spotify Stitcher As always, thanks for listening. Don’t forget, you’re not selling a home: you’re selling the dream.   See you next time!

This week Matt speaks with Laura Musbach Drake, the Executive Director of the Trailing of the Sheep festival. 2018 markes the 22nd year of the festival which is now a beloved and celebrated tradition in the Wood River Valley of Idaho. Learn how the festival started as a meshing of the old and new ways in this beautiful valley and how it's been embrased and grown over it's 22 year history.

Miles Teitge took his first steps in the old growth forests of Vashon Island, WA, and was transplanted to the Idaho high mountain desert in 1983. Graduating from the Community School, he took up surfing in Kauai, trekked India, and biked across the U.S. to study Anthroposophy for a year at Camphill Village in Copake, NY. This Rudolph Steiner inspired community serves those with special needs, and is also the home of Turtle Tree Seed, a producer of biodynamic seeds. He earned a Bachelor's degree in education at Antioch University, while volunteering at the Seattle Tilth Children's Garden. Miles interned at the Herb Pharm in Williams, OR, and continued his education at Seed School (with local legend Bill McDorman), and the Fungi Perfecti mushroom cultivation course (with visionary Paul Stamets). He joined The Mountain School shortly after it opened, inspired to learn and teach principles of permaculture and the gardening arts; be it cultivating vegetables, gathering medicinal herbs, grafting trees, laying out hugelkultur beds, bee-tending, greenhouse design, poultry care, humane composting, worm wrangling or the like, there is a lifetime of learning on this path! He and Sweet Clover teacher, Jessica Banks, are the proud parents of SMS student Edyn Crow Teitge. Miles is delighted to continue with the Syringa Mountain School's Sustainability Arts program and plans to share his deep reverence for the natural world, plant fruit for future generations, and grow the largest watermelon the Wood River Valley has ever seen in 2017!

AAP 034 - You've heard the phrase every time you get on an airplane during the safety instructions; Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others. This week supporting her blog Self Care/Service Angela and Henno discuss the paradox that sometimes we need to be a bit selfish in order to be useful to others.   Don't forget to check out our Superhero Workout HERE on youtube. Some of the exercises we do at Angela's Gym with a comic book twist. Wood River Valley people don't miss Angela's new class; Yoga for The Stiff and the Scared Wednesdays at noon and please join Angela's #fueledbyangelas contest by taking a picture of you doing something outdoors or during your day that is easier because you are "Fueled by Angelas." Throw your pic up on Twitter and tag Angela @angelasgym. This weeks winners were Gina and Henno....send us your pics! Helping you "find your own path to inspiration" Proud member of the Wicked Radio Network and Tangent Bound Network Going To Angelas  Psychology Of Eating Health At Every Size Friends of the Show Snake Oil Comics Podcast Ladies Night Podcast Pittsburgh Nerd Podcast Salty Language Podcast Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks Podcast

Really excited about this second episode with one of my mentors in the big XC game, Matt Beechinor, aka "Farmer". When he flew 193 miles in 2012 from Mt Baldy in Sun Valley I decided my choice to move to the Wood River Valley later that summer was about the best decision I ever made. Matt has been flying for almost 20 years, is the best tandem pilot I know, is an amazing instructor, guide, and a Jedi in the air. In this episode we hear about a couple of amazing saves, what the "alien world" is, how Matt approaches risk, how to thermal better and how he has become one of the best gliders in the business. Enjoy!

Susan Daffron talks to Nadia Novik from the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley in Hailey, Idaho about a two-year old German Shorthaired Pointer mix named Shake. He's a striking white dog with cute brown patches on his head and a smile that you'll fall in love with. Shake also has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test with flying colors. The CGC is a certification program that rewards dogs with good manners and includes tests on basic obedience commands like "sit" and "down." Technically Shake is considered a "special needs" dog because he needs to have enzyme powder sprinkled on his food to help him digest it. Because Nadia thinks Shake is such a fantastic dog, she ran a marathon and raised enough money to pay for Shake's special powder for almost three years, so his adoptive parents won't have to worry about any extra financial impact when they adopt him. Shake is one of those all-around great dogs who would fit in well with almost any family. He's extremely smart, energetic, and social and gets along with other dogs, kids and pretty much everyone he meets. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Shake - Smart, Energetic Dog is Certified and Knows How to Do Way More Than Just Shake with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com

Susan Daffron talks to Jo-Anne Dixon, D.V.M. from the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley about a dog named Hoss who is available for adoption. The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is a no-kill shelter located in Idaho near the Sun Valley ski resort. Hoss is a medium sized, neutered male border collie/heeler mix who is about 5 months old. Hoss and his brother were found as strays and brought to the animal shelter. Although Hoss' brother found a new home, Hoss is still waiting for his special someone. Although he is still a bit of a puppy, Hoss is a smart dog with a lot of energy. Both border collies and heelers are herding breeds that love to have something to do, and Hoss is no exception. Given his herding heritage, Hoss would do best in a home prepared to give him lots of time, exercise and mental stimulation. If you have ever thought about doing obedience or agility with your dog, or even just having a canine friend to go on long walks with, Hoss would be the perfect companion. With his happy energetic spirit and fun personality, Hoss will make a great addition to your family. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast -Hoss - A Sweet Young Border Collie Bonanza - with Susan Daffron on PetLifeRadio.com