An exhibition by one of the world’s most distinguished contemporary sculptors, Sir Tony Cragg will go on show at The Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida, from February 25 to May 19, 2023.

The exhibition, curated by art historian Jon Wood, will include bronze, steel and glass sculptures, and works on paper in the gallery as well as a large-scale sculpture sited in the community’s gardens – on 472 acres of a lush barrier island located between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Tony Cragg represented Britain at the 43rd Venice Biennale in 1988, and the same year was awarded the Turner Prize at Tate in London. He won the prestigious Praemium Imperiale Award, Tokyo in 2007 and the Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award in 2017.

He has exhibited extensively in museums worldwide: Tate Gallery, London (1988), Stedelijk Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven and Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf (1989), Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh and Musée du Louvre, Paris (2011), Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg (2013), Von der Heydt-Museum, Wuppertal and Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg (2016) and Boboli Gardens, Florence (2019), and Houghton Hall, Norfolk (2021). He held professorships in the Akademie der Künste in Berlin and Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, where he was director from 2009 to 2013.

The exhibition will be accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue including a foreword by The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, an essay by Jon Wood and an interview with the artist by Hans Ulrich Obrist.

The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, co-founder of Windsor and the Creative Director for The Gallery at Windsor said: “We look forward to welcoming Tony Cragg to The Gallery at Windsor. This exhibition, curated specifically for our gallery, will present a collection of works that showcase Tony’s extraordinary mastery over such a diverse range of materials.”

 Jon Wood said: “Tony Cragg has not only changed the way we see sculpture, but also the way we see and think about the material world more generally.”

Portrait of Tony Cragg courtesy of Thaddaeus Ropac gallery, London | Paris | Salzburg | Seoul. Photographer: Charles Duprat

 

Dates and Opening Hours

Open to the Public
The Gallery at Windsor is open to the public by appointment. Visit the website for public opening times windsorflorida.com/the-gallery. To schedule an appointment, contact The Gallery at 772 388 4071 or via email to gallery@windsorflorida.com.

Free Admission
There is no admission fee to visit The Gallery. Exhibition visitors may choose to support The Windsor Charitable Foundation with a suggested donation of $10. This gift is tax-deductible and is designated to support arts education.

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About The Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida

Founded in 2002, The Gallery at Windsor is an independent art space at the heart of the Windsor community. The Gallery annually invites curators to respond to the space with museum-quality shows of contemporary art. The Hon. Hilary M. Weston serves as Creative Director for The Gallery.

The Gallery has exhibited works by leading contemporary artists including Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Ed Ruscha, Bruce Weber, Peter Doig, Alex Katz, Per Kirkeby Hon RA and Christopher Le Brun PRA. In April 2011, a three-year collaboration with the Whitechapel Gallery, London realized exhibitions by Beatriz Milhazes, Gert & Uwe Tobias, and American Icon Jasper Johns Hon RA. In 2018 The Gallery’s first presentation in a three-year collaboration with the Royal Academy featured the provocative Grayson Perry, this was followed by an exhibition by Sir Michael Craig-Martin. The final exhibition in the series featured Rose Wylie. windsorflorida.com/the-gallery

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers civic and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in various styles including village homes, cottages and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services and sporting activities. Windsor is embarking on its final development phase with the launch of The North Village, a 47-acre neighborhood featuring 40 residences, new and enhanced amenities and a heightened commitment to sustainability. windsorflorida.com

Windsor, a renowned luxury residential sporting club community in Vero Beach, Florida, dedicated a sculpture in honor of the community’s late co-founder W. Galen Weston (1940 – 2021) at a ceremony on the grounds of Windsor on Friday, November 25, 2022. Designed by celebrated British contemporary artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin, the sculpture depicts an architect’s compass.

Mr. Weston passed away peacefully at home at Windsor in Vero Beach, Florida, on April 12, 2021, at the age of 80, after a long illness faced with courage and dignity.

The sculpture was funded entirely by the W. Galen Weston Memorial Sculpture Committee spearheaded by Windsor Member, Charlie Baillie.

“Shortly after Galen passed away, several Members expressed the view that we should undertake a project to honor the individual who, together with his beloved wife Hilary, had the vision, desire and determination to conceive and develop this unique paradisiacal community which has so enhanced and changed many of our lives,” stated Baillie.

The Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Alannah Weston, Mr. Weston’s wife and daughter, invited Sir Michael Craig-Martin to design a sculpture that would represent the many facets of Mr. Weston’s character and legacy at Windsor.

“I chose the compass as the object that would best represent Galen as thinker, planner and creator. His foresight, passion and commitment is nowhere more evident than here at Windsor,” said Craig-Martin of his design. “The compass’ monumental scale seems a fitting tribute to capture his boundless ambition and achievements.”

Standing at 13 feet in height, the magenta-colored, galvanized steel sculpture has been installed at the terminus of Windsor Boulevard, the community’s major thoroughfare, where it is framed by a stunning view of Windsor’s Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course.

The Weston family, a significant supporter of the arts, founded The Gallery at Windsor in 2002. Home to important works from the George Weston Collection, The Gallery also invites curators to respond to the space with museum-quality shows of contemporary works, including paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture and multi-media.

In 2019, The Gallery at Windsor presented Craig-Martin in his most comprehensive exhibition in the United States at that time. Comprising more than 35 paintings, sculptures, prints and editions, the exhibition entitled Present Sense was the second annual exhibition at Windsor in a three-year curatorial collaboration with the Royal Academy of Arts, London.

For more information on Windsor visit www.windsorflorida.com

 

About W. Galen Weston

Galen Weston (1940 – 2021) was a business innovator and Chairman of George Weston Limited, one of North America’s largest food processing and distribution companies. He was also the Chairman of Selfridges Group, a collection of iconic department stores that included Selfridges & Co (U.K.), Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy’s (Canada), Brown Thomas and Arnotts (Ireland) and de Bijenkorf (the Netherlands). In recognition of his charitable work, Mr. Weston was made an Officer in the Order of Canada in 1990, awarded the Order of Ontario in 2005 and invested by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in 2018.

 

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers civic and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

 

About Sir Michael Craig-Martin

Michael Craig-Martin was born in Dublin Ireland in 1941. He grew up and was educated in the United States, studying Fine Art at the Yale School of Art and Architecture. He has lived and worked in Britain since 1966. Throughout his career Craig-Martin has produced work in a variety of media. He explores the nature and basic principles of visual language and our perceptions using everyday objects, images and materials. The body of his work has become a comprehensive record of the objects of our time. Craig-Martin is well known to have been an influential teacher at Goldsmiths College, London. He was a Tate Trustee from 1989 to 1999, was awarded a CBE in 2000 and was elected an RA in 2006. In 2016 he was knighted in The Queen’s Birthday Honors for his services to art. He is represented in London by Gagosian Gallery and Cristea Roberts Gallery.

VERO BEACH, FL – October 25, 2022 – Windsor, a renowned luxury residential sporting club community in Vero Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce plans for its  final phase of development. The last remaining undeveloped portion of Windsor is a lush 47-acre swath of land adjacent to the banks of the Indian River Lagoon. A thoughtfully crafted master plan calls for it to comprise 40 residences, an array of wellness-focused amenities and green spaces. Advanced sustainable design will minimize negative impacts on the environment and protect the land as well as the wildlife living there.

In keeping with the classic, yet design-forward strategy for which Windsor is recognized, single family residential lots and a select number of Row Houses will offer residents the opportunity to create a bespoke home that provides tranquility within a vibrant community. The North Village will also feature a new and enhanced 14,000- square-foot Fitness and Wellness Centre, scenic trails, a bird hide, and a series of artist- and architect-designed pavilions. Additionally, the new plan will create a direct connection to the Indian River through a dedicated kayak launch with storage facility.

“The North Village will provide new, unique experiences for Windsor’s multi- generational membership,” said Alannah Weston, Principal of Windsor. “This new development shows our continuing and expanded commitment to sustainability within the context of our local ecosystem, of which we view our community as an important part.”

The North Village, from its architecture and building processes to its thoughtful landscapes and operations, has been designed to minimize environmental impacts and create coastal resilience suited to the area’s climate and Windsor’s lifestyle through a process that considers all key resident, community and ecological stakeholders.

“Sustainability is a primary inspiration for the North Village and will continue to be a priority for the future of the Windsor community overall,” said Doug Farr, Principal of Farr Associates, who has served as a consultant for the expansion planning. “The sustainability efforts put in place will ensure a more resilient future and legacy at Windsor, minimizing negative climate impacts and contributing to South Florida’s ecological stewardship.”

A hand-selected team of designers, local experts and conservationists led by Isaac Stein and Maggie Tsang of Dept. LLC will oversee the naturalistic design of the many public green spaces and waterscapes of the North Village. Assisted by celebrated landscape designer and educator, Edwina von Gal, the team will seek to show the positive impact human development can have on the natural environment.

“Windsor is a community that thrives on its natural beauty and the refined sensibilities of its homeowners,” said von Gal. “The landscape plan of the North Village will include a series of ecosystems featuring native species that will foster an environment in which wildlife can continue to flourish.”

Meanwhile, under the ongoing involvement and expertise of DPZ CoDESIGN, the North Village will have an updated architectural design code to allow for the natural and subtle evolution of the Windsor style and introduction of enhanced sustainable design measures while still aligning with the aesthetic guidelines of the existing community. Many of Windsor’s signature design features such as courtyards, single room depths, building materials and a light color palette will remain in the code, but these elements will be modified to engender a more contemporary and subtler expression of Windsor’s aesthetic. This will open the door for a new generation of residential architects to realize their most ambitious designs at Windsor.

Sales are slated to launch in the first quarter of 2023.

For more information and to stay updated on the progress of the North Village, please contact Windsor Properties at 772 388 8400 or info@windsorflorida.com.

 

ABOUT WINDSOR

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers civic and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities.

 

Windsor is pleased to announce that Moor, Baker & Associates Architects, P.A. has won the Palladio Award for New Design & Construction for the firm’s work on a Windsor South Village residence.

Co-produced by TRADITIONAL BUILDING magazine and the TRADITIONAL BUILDING Conference Series, the annual Palladio Awards honor outstanding achievement in traditional design. The event recognizes both individual designers and design teams whose work enhances the beauty and humane qualities of the built environment. This year’s 21^st annual Palladio Awards competition recognized 14 architectural firms across the commercial, institutional, public and residential sectors.

“This Windsor residence is an undulating sculpture,” said Nancy Berry, editor of TRADITIONAL BUILDING. “It’s compact, with a country garden feel and the spiral staircase is a work of art.”

Located in Windsor’s peaceful South Village neighborhood, the elegant 4,900 square foot, five-bedroom home was conceived as a symmetrical garden villa in the manner of grand country estates. With its sculpted stucco façade and interior architecture, the design is a sophisticated contemporary interpretation of traditional Anglo-Caribbean design.

“Fitting this much house on a small lot was our biggest challenge,” said Peter Moor, principal of Moor, Baker & Associates Architects, P.A. “But the planning and design guidelines mandated by Windsor are what make it a great place. These guidelines spurred our creativity.”

Moor, Baker & Associates Architects, P.A. works with a diversified portfolio of projects across the Vero Beach and greater South Florida area. The firm has received numerous design awards, including the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s 2020 Addison Mizner Award for Single Family Homes under 5,000 square feet for this same Windsor South Village home. Their work has been featured in several books and periodicals including the ICAA’s A Decade of Art & Architecture 1992-2002, Beachside: Windsor Architecture and Design, At Home on the Water, Elle Décor, Garden & Gun, House Beautiful and Milieu.

Photography by Jessica Glynn.

 

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

The private residential sporting club community, Windsor, held its highly anticipated 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup on February 19, 2022. Presented by PNC Bank, the event kicked off with a Players Cocktail Reception at Windsor’s newly renovated Beach Club Bar and Salon on February 18 followed by Members and guests of Windsor viewing the world-class polo match on February 19.  On the field, fourth-generation polo player, 18-year-old Hope Arellano, captivated the crowd in the exciting high-goal match.

Honoring Windsor’s co-founder, W. Galen Weston who passed away in April 2021, the two teams were named Maple Leafs and Windsor Park. Playing on the Maple Leafs team were Sebastian Koga, Hope Arellano, Mike Azarro and Freddie Mannix. Playing on the Windsor Park team were Salvatore Ferragamo, Fefu Pansillo, Lucitas Criado and Pedro Guttierez.

The Maple Leafs secured the winning title with a score of 7-6. During the closing ceremonies, Hope Arellano was named Most Valuable Player and ChaCha was named Best Playing Pony.

Co-chaired by The Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Salvatore Ferragamo, the premier charity sporting event raised funds for two local, environmentally-focused charities – the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). As a result of the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup $350,000 in net proceeds were donated equally to the respective charities in support of their causes.

“This year’s polo event was a triumph. We were honored to have one of the most talented female polo players in the world, Hope Arellano, play in the match and champion our support of two important environmental nonprofits here in Indian River County,” said Betsy Hanley, President of Windsor and member of the event’s Steering Committee.

The 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup’s weekend festivities included a variety of interactive events and exhibitions including a Specialty Retail Village where Members and guests enjoyed shopping and socializing at the various pop-up boutiques. Windsor also hosted an exceptionally well-attended Tailgate section where 90 cars filled with eventgoers came out to celebrate the family friendly event. Prizes were awarded to the tailgaters with the best presentation, creativity and educational messaging. The 2022 Tailgate theme was Celebrating Planet Earth. The tailgate named “Amazon” was the winner with “Noah’s Ark” in second place and “No Plastics” taking third place.

Guests also enjoyed participating in a high-end raffle and viewing the People’s Choice Concours presented by The Space Coast Region Porsche Club of America. For an interactive experience, NetJets, the event’s Private Aviation Sponsor, hosted a hospitality area in the main pavilion and a mock-up of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet was on display for participants to tour.

As the Luxury Automobile Sponsor, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Audi of Melbourne returned this year to display its notable car brands’ top luxury models during the Player Reception Cocktail Party. At the polo match, Shay Rowe, owner and general manager of Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne led the players onto the field in a 2022 Porsche 911. Sponsor representatives drove a selection of cars onto the field during the iconic half-time Divot Stomp.

Before the match, guests were welcomed to an elegant luncheon including a Champagne Lanson reception with a selection of canapés, a roasted beef tenderloin main course and a Raspberry Swirled New York Style Cheesecake dessert. Following the lunch, the opening ceremonies included a performance by a solo bagpiper from Vero Beach Pipes & Drums and members of Sebastian Area Veterans Honor Guard who presented the colors. Performing the National Anthem was Kristina Gregg, a 16-year-old Vero Beach High School Junior and Rising Star at Vero Beach’s Riverside Theatre.

Signature sponsors of the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup included: PNC Bank, NetJets, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Audi of Melbourne, L3Harris Technologies, Beluga Vodka, Lanson Champagne, JUSTIN Wines, Allen Brothers, Belle Cose, Paul Morelli and artist Dr. Johnson Hagood. Windsor Members also generously contributed to the event as sponsors and donors. Belle Cose and Paul Morelli were this year’s luxury jeweler co-sponsors for the event. The two jointly donated Paul Morelli’s one-of-a-kind Dragonfly Necklace valued at over $23,000. The statement piece served as the feature item in the charity event’s prestigious raffle.

For additional details on the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, please visit WindsorCharityPoloCup.com.

 

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

About Hope Arellano

Hope Arellano has taken the game of polo by storm. She is one of the most inspiring female polo players, in addition to being one of the most active players in American polo. She plays in low, medium, and high-goal tournaments in both mixed and women’s tournaments and travels around the country competing. She is the youngest woman to ever win the Women’s U.S. Open in 2017 at the Houston Polo Club at the age of 14.

The private residential sporting club community, Windsor Florida, held its annual opera concert featuring the talented returning duo Martin Nusspaumer as Tenor and Maria Antúnez as Mezzo-soprano. They were accompanied by pianist Jared Peroune. The concert was held on March 7 in Windsor’s Town Hall.

Windsor’s annual charitable event began with a welcoming introduction from Vero Beach Opera’s President and Executive Director, Dr. Joan Ortega-Cowan. Following introductions,  Nusspaumer and Antúnez performed a total of nine notable pieces curated specifically for the occasion. The performance featured favorites from Carmen, Samson et Dalila, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Faust and Les Misérables, among others.

Nusspaumer comes from a Uruguayan background and has sung major roles in La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, La Battaglia di Legnano, Luisa Fernanda, Eugene Onegin, Don Giovanni, Thaïs, Nabucco and many others. Antúnez is a graduate of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program of Washington National Opera and has appeared on famous stages like the Kennedy Center and the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing.

This year’s performance also included a touching tribute to Ukraine when Nusspaumer performed “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables, which moved the crowd.

Following the event’s closing remarks, Windsor Members were welcomed to a reception held at Windsor’s Town Hall Portico and Lawn where guests had the opportunity to engage with the opera singers and pianist.

“It was a privilege to welcome such distinguished and renowned artists to Windsor,” says Jane Smalley, Marketing Director for Windsor. “Not only was it a culturally rich and moving evening but we are honored to be able to give back to Vero Beach Opera’s scholarship fund.”

Attendees of the event were encouraged to make a donation to the Windsor Charitable Foundation in support of the Vero Beach Opera’s scholarship fund for promising young opera singers. The mission of the Vero Beach Opera is to enrich the cultural lives of its community through fully staged professional opera productions, concerts and international vocal competitions of the highest quality, which promotes an increased awareness and deeper appreciation of opera to diverse Florida audiences of all ages.

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

The private residential sporting club community, Windsor, held its highly anticipated Jazz Supper with celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson, the acclaimed, award-winning chef, author, philanthropist, restaurateur, television personality and food activist, on February 28. The event included a sit-down dinner, live jazz music, personal remarks by Chef Samuelsson and a book signing.

Following the event, Chef Samuelsson remarked, “Hosting a Red Rooster-inspired dinner at Windsor was a lot of fun – the dining room was beautifully decorated, musician Daniel Fuqua played some amazing jazz music, and the staff at Windsor was great to work with. I loved seeing the guests having a good time and enjoying the food.”

Windsor’s Executive Chef Justin Schreiber, along with Windsor’s Culinary team, collaborated with Chef James Bowen, Director of Culinary Services for the Marcus Samuelsson Group, for two days prior to the event in preparation on-site at Windsor. The day of the Jazz Supper, Chef Samuelsson joined the team to create his exceptional menu.

The celebrated fête kicked off at Windsor’s Beach Club Salon and Bar with passed canapés including Deviled Eggs, a Seafood Fritter with Old Bay Aioli, Chilled Tomato Soup and Red Rooster’s signature cocktail, “Yes, Chef.” Following cocktail hour, 120 Members were seated in Windsor’s oceanfront dining room and veranda.

Members were presented with an array of dishes from Chef Samuelsson’s first restaurant, Red Rooster Harlem. Offerings for the table included Cornbread with Honey Butter, the first course was a Berbere Cured Salmon, for the second course Members were served a fresh Grilled Radicchio Salad and for the main course there was an option to choose from Chef Samuelsson’s famous Fried Yard Bird Tower with sparklers to add a festive element to the occasion or a Roasted Cauliflower Steak for a vegetarian option. Sides included “BBQ Black Eyed Peas and Killer Collard Greens,” Roasted Sweet Potato with a Peanut Sauce and “Mac n’ Greens.” Red Rooster’s beloved “Rooster Donuts” with whipped mascarpone and pecan ice cream were served for the signature dessert. In line with the evening, tables were adorned with beautiful King Protea themed florals arrangements by Hutchinson’s Floral Artistry and colorful table linens. Each Member received a Red Rooster themed menu at their seat.

In keeping with the jazz theme, Members enjoyed live music from jazz musician, Daniel “Saxman” Fuqua, before hearing Chef Samuelsson speak about his career, history and current endeavors. At the end of the evening, each attendee received a signed copy of Chef Samuelsson’s latest book, The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food. 

“It was an honor to welcome an acclaimed chef behind many worldwide restaurants and the youngest person to ever receive a three-star review from The New York Times,” says Jane Smalley, Marketing Director of Windsor. “Our Members greatly enjoyed Chef Samuelsson’s flavorful menu, along with being able to engage with him on his career, passions and his new book.”

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

Windsor’s highly anticipated 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup announces its esteemed sponsors along with the rising fourth-generation polo player, Hope Arellano, to play at its February charity cup.

Hope Arellano has taken the game of polo by storm. She is recognized as one of the most talented female polo players in the world. She plays in low, medium, and high-goal tournaments in both mixed and women’s tournaments and travels around the country competing. She is the youngest woman to ever win the Women’s U.S. Open in 2017 at the Houston Polo Club at the age of 14 and this year she played her first Women’s Argentine Open and was raised to a handicap of 9 in that country. She is currently being trialed to compete for the U.S. National team in next October’s FIP World Championships. She would be the first woman to compete at that level if she makes the team.

“This year’s polo event will be unlike any other. We are thrilled to have the exceptionally talented, Hope Arellano, as a player on one of our teams, not to mention the outstanding lineup of sponsors who have joined us in supporting this worthy cause,” said Max Secunda, Director of Equestrian Operations at Windsor and the event’s Match Director.

Presented by PNC Bank and co-chaired by The Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Salvatore Ferragamo, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the premier charity sporting event of the season in Vero Beach. The 2022 event will raise funds for two local environmentally focused charities – the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Net proceeds of the event will be donated equally to both charities in support of their respective causes.

Signature corporate sponsors include NetJets, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Audi of Melbourne, Belle Cose, Paul Morelli, L3 Harris, CBRE, J.McLaughlin, GHO Homes, JUSTIN Wines, Lanson Champagne and Beluga Vodka. Numerous Windsor Members have also generously sponsored the event. The family-friendly day will include a variety of interactive events and exhibitions to showcase the various sponsors’ offerings.

The weekend’s festivities begin with the Players Reception Cocktail Party the evening before the event on February 18, 2022. This intimate affair is attended by signature sponsors, polo players and other VIP guests. The following day, more than 500 guests will enjoy an elegant reception, Junior Player Match followed by a luncheon and the game’s opening ceremonies. Performing the National Anthem will be Vero Beach High School junior and Riverside Theatre singer and actor, Kristina Gregg.

For a more casual experience, 90 cars will fill the themed Tailgate section. In honor of the event’s beneficiaries, the 2022 Tailgate theme is Celebrating Planet Earth. Prizes will be awarded based on creativity and educational messaging.

Guests can also enjoy participating in a high-end raffle, viewing the People’s Choice Concours presented by The Space Coast Region Porsche Club of America, shopping in the Specialty Retail Village and socializing in the various hospitality tent setups.

As the Luxury Automobile Sponsor, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne will be returning this year to display its notable car brands’ top luxury models during the Player Reception Cocktail Party. Sponsor representatives will also drive a selection of cars onto the field to deliver the players pre-match and will return to the field during the iconic half-time Divot Stomp.

NetJets, the event’s Private Aviation Sponsor, will host a hospitality area in the main pavilion. For an interactive experience for the guests, NetJets will have a mock-up of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet on display for participants to tour.

The four beverage sponsors will showcase their respective offerings during the polo event. Beluga Vodka is contributing its renowned vodka for the event’s Signature Cocktail, aptly titled “The Mallet.” As the exclusive Champagne Sponsor, Lanson Champagne is donating its Pére & Fils Brut to be poured at the luncheon and at a players’ toast during the awards ceremony.  In addition to Lanson’s champagne, the luncheon will feature the world-class Bordeaux-style wines donated by JUSTIN Wines. Royal Salute will also contribute its exceptional Scotch Whisky for a tasting at the Players Reception.

Belle Cose and Paul Morelli return as the Luxury Jeweler Co-Sponsors for the event. The two brands have jointly donated Paul Morelli’s one-of-a-kind Dragonfly Necklace, featuring a 1.58 carat white diamond, 1.44 carat multi-color sapphire and .21 carat tsavorite set in platinum, valued at $23,000. The statement piece will serve as the feature item in the charity event’s prestigious raffle. In addition, the brands will also be in the event’s Specialty Retail Village.

Local artist Dr. Johnson Hagood will be serving as this year’s Official Commemorative Poster Artist. An accomplished oil and acrylic artist, Dr. Hagood has donated one of his works titled The Match, an acrylic painting capturing the excitement and intensity of the sport of polo. The piece will be auctioned off at the charity event luncheon. With a steady hand and artistic talent, it is no surprise that Dr. Hagood is also a highly skilled restorative and cosmetic dentist with a thriving practice in Vero Beach.

For the latest details on the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, visit WindsorCharityPoloCup.com.

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

 

NetJets, Inc., an American company that sells fractional ownership shares in private business jets and is best known for becoming the first private business jet charter and aircraft management company in the world, will serve as Private Aviation Sponsor of the celebrated 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup.

The event will take place at Windsor, the private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach. In addition to world-class polo, the family-friendly day will showcase an array of interactive events and exhibitions including an elegant luncheon, themed tailgate, specialty retail village, luxury automobile concours and a high-end raffle. This year, Windsor is proud to announce that the rising fourth-generation polo player, Hope Arellano, will play on one of the teams. Arellano is recognized as one of the most talented female polo players in the world.

As one of the event’s sponsors, NetJets has donated to the Windsor Charity Polo Cup and the Windsor Charitable Foundation’s general fund. They will also be hosting a hospitality area in the main pavilion. For an interactive experience, NetJets will have a mock-up of the Cessna Citation Longitude business jet on display for guests to tour. Windsor has also aligned a partnership with the NetJets to provide exclusive advantages and events for its Members.

“We are grateful to not only align with NetJets to offer incredible events and advantages to our Members but in addition we are thankful for their generous sponsorship,” says Jane Smalley, Director of Marketing and the Charity Polo Cup’s Sponsorship Co-Chair.

Presented by PNC Bank and co-chaired by The Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Salvatore Ferragamo, the 2022 event will raise funds for two local environmentally focused charities – the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Net proceeds of the event will be donated equally to both charities in support of their respective causes.

For the latest details on the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, visit WindsorCharityPoloCup.com.

Windsor announces that JUSTIN, a world-class winery located in Paso Robles in the heart of California, will contribute its refreshing Bordeaux-style varieties to the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup Luncheon being held on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

The esteemed vineyards and winery will be donating three signature wines to the luncheon. The first will be a Sauvignon Blanc coming from the Central Coast featuring notes of bright citrus, tropical fruit and hints of fresh herbs. The second will be a dry, aromatic Rosé also from the Central Coast featuring crisp apple and subtle herbal notes. Additionally, a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles with attractive aromas of black fruit and spice will be served.

Each wine was picked to pair fittingly with the luncheon tastings, which will include a carefully crafted menu featuring a filet mignon and lobster dish followed by a raspberry cheesecake.

Part of what makes JUSTIN a highly sought-after wine is the brand’s winemaking philosophy, which combines old world methods – like hand-harvesting and small-barrel aging in French oak – with new world technology.

Attended by more than 500 guests, the highly anticipated luncheon will be emceed by TV personality John Walsh and will include speeches from the event’s Honorary Co-Chair Salvatore Ferragamo and legendary British polo player and coach Julian Hipwood, among others. The luncheon will also include a signature toast to the players and sponsors involved.

“As the founder of JUSTIN and a Member of Windsor, I am honored to donate three of our wines to such a celebrated event to raise funds for two important local causes. The Charity Polo Cup is a highly sought-after event within the community, and we are honored to now be a part of it,” said Justin Baldwin, Founder of JUSTIN Wines.

Presented by PNC Bank, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the premier charity sporting event of the season in Vero Beach. In addition to world-class polo, the event showcases an array of interactive events and exhibitions including an elegant luncheon, themed tailgate, specialty retail village, luxury automobile concours and a high-end raffle. The 2022 event will raise funds for two local environmentally focused charities – the Ocean Research & Conservation Association and the Environmental Learning Center.

For the latest details on the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, visit WindsorCharityPoloCup.com.

 

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

About JUSTIN Wine

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world-class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a restaurant – making it one of few wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options. In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room, opened, introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that’s situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in new-world Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine-wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the winery via JUSTIN’s Tasting Rooms, online store, or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

 

Windsor is pleased to announce that Belle Cose and Paul Morelli are returning as the official Luxury Jeweler Co-Sponsors for the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, presented by PNC Bank on Saturday, February 19. The luxury lifestyle boutique and prominent jewelry house will jointly donate Paul Morelli’s one-of-a-kind Dragonfly Necklace, featuring 1.58 carats white diamonds, 1.44 carats multi-colored sapphires, and .21 carats tsavorite set in platinum, valued at $23,000. The necklace will serve as the feature item in the charity event’s prestigious raffle.

As part of the sponsors’ partnership with the charity event, Belle Cose and Paul Morelli will present a curated collection displayed at the celebrated Player Reception Cocktail Party on February 18, 2022 at Windsor’s Beach Club the evening before the Charity Cup. The co-sponsors will showcase the collection again to polo guests at a shoppable pop up in the Specialty Retail Village February 19, 2022 during the day of the match. Fifteen percent of proceeds from event sales will be donated to the Windsor Charitable Foundation’s designated event beneficiaries.

“Philanthropy and living life beautifully are pillars of our brand,” said Belle Cose’s founder, Jane Carter-Getz. “Together both Belle Cose and Paul Morelli are delighted to support Windsor’s remarkable foundation and acclaimed Charity Polo Cup.”

“The extraordinary Paul Morelli Dragonfly necklace will be the preeminent piece of our raffle and we are delighted to feature this generous donation,” said Jane Smalley, Windsor Marketing Director and the event’s Sponsorship Co-Chair. “We look forward to Belle Cose and Paul Morelli joining us again in February at our sixth biennial Windsor Charity Polo Cup.”

Presented by PNC Bank, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the premier charity sporting event of the season in Vero Beach. The 2022 event will raise funds for two local environmentally focused charities – the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Net proceeds of the event will be donated equally to both charities in support of their respective causes.

In addition to world-class polo, the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup will showcase an array of interactive events and exhibitions including an elegant luncheon, themed tailgate, specialty retail village, luxury automobile concours and a high-end raffle.

Raffle tickets go on sale on November 15 and can be purchased from the event website and at Belle Cose’s Ocean Drive and Village Shops boutiques. Winners need not to be present at the event to win. For the latest list of raffle prizes and details on the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, visit WindsorCharityPoloCup.com.

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com

 

Windsor is excited to announce that the luxury dealership, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, is returning as the Luxury Automobile Sponsor of the renowned 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup.

As the event’s Luxury Automobile Sponsor, each of the notable car brands’ top luxury models will be on display at the highly anticipated Player Reception Cocktail Party, taking place the night before the match on February 18, 2022 at Windsor’s Beach Club. The following day – the day of the match – the luxury car dealership will have on-site presence within a field-side hospitality tent, showcasing a selection of its most sought-after models.

As a highlight during the polo match, sponsor representatives will drive a selection of cars onto the field to deliver the players pre-match and will return to the field during the iconic half-time Divot Stomp. In addition, members of the Space Coast Region of Porsche Club of America will display more than 30 cars from vintage to the latest models at an adjacent Concours where guests can vote for their People’s Choice award.

“We are delighted to once again be part of the Windsor Charity Polo Cup,” says Shay Rowe, Owner and General Manager at Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, Florida. “Our partnership with this fabulous event started back in 2014. Not only are all the beneficiaries very worthwhile but this day always proves to be one of the best and most fun on the calendar.”

“We are grateful for Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne’s continued support of this worthy cause,” said Max Secunda, Director of Equestrian Operations at Windsor and the event’s Match Director. “The superior collection of cars Shay Rowe brings out to the event truly embodies the spirit of the day and creates an equal amount of excitement off the field.”

Presented by PNC Bank, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the premier charity sporting event of the season in Vero Beach. The 2022 event will raise funds for two local environmentally focused charities – the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). Net proceeds of the event will be donated equally to both charities in support of their respective causes.

In addition to world-class polo, the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup will showcase an array of interactive events and exhibitions including an elegant luncheon, themed tailgate, specialty retail village, luxury automobile concours and a high-end raffle.

For the latest details on the Windsor Charity Polo Cup, visit WindsorCharityPoloCup.com.

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 472 acres of lush barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida. Established in 1989 by Hilary and W. Galen Weston of Toronto, Canada, Windsor was designed by renowned town planners Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk in the New Urbanism style of residential living, one that offers public and community spaces framed by timeless architecture and landscape design that celebrates its tropical and unspoiled setting. Windsor is comprised of 350 homesites in several styles including village homes, cottages, and country estates, all remarkable for their signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and gracious living. Residents enjoy privacy and seclusion combined with the finest amenities, exemplary services, and sporting activities. windsorflorida.com