Windsor is pleased to announce Dr. Johnson Hagood as its Official Commemorative Poster Artist for the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup.

An accomplished artist, Dr. Hagood paints with oils and acrylics in a vibrant color palette using both brush and palette knife. He is self-taught, having painted with oils since childhood. 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.

Painting in a distinctive impressionistic style, Hagood’s subjects include serene natural landscapes, still life, to high energy works depicting polo ponies in action. His paintings have a sense of timelessness in nature, as if he has captured the very moment nature has reached the pinnacle of its beauty.

Hagood says his style is influenced by some of the acclaimed impressionist artists such as Matisse, Barnard and Monet. Most recently, he has been inspired by the contemporary works of French artist Jean Claude Roy and Dutch artist Frits Van Eeden, implementing more abstract applications to some of his latest works. Dr. Hagood’s work can be found on display at the Artists Guild Gallery in Vero Beach’s Historic Downtown Arts District.

“Over the last few years, I have become very interested in painting scenes from the thrilling sport of polo and particularly the Windsor Charity Polo Cup,” Dr. Hagood stated. “The featured painting was inspired by several of the photos television personality John Walsh – who has been involved in the event since its inception – provided me. I feel truly blessed to play a part in the 2022 Polo Cup.”

Titled The Match, the 30” x 30” acrylic painting captures the excitement and intensity of the sport of polo. The piece will be auctioned off at the charity event luncheon, with silent bids beginning at the Players Cocktail Reception on Friday, February 18, 2022, the evening before the polo match.

A native of North Carolina, Dr. Hagood earned a B.S. degree in Biology from East Carolina University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. His professional achievements are numerous, making him one of the highest credentialed dentists in the United States.

“Dr. Hagood has been a supporter of the Windsor Charity Polo Cup for many years,” said Jane Smalley, Marketing Director for Windsor. “We were thrilled when he offered to donate this beautiful work inspired by our biennial polo match and expect it to be a very popular auction item.”

Dr. Hagood will attend the February event and be on hand to sign posters. He will also hold a pop-up gallery in the event’s Specialty Retail Village showcasing a selection of his works available for purchase. A percentage of all sales will also go to the event’s charities.

Co-chaired by the Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Salvatore Ferragamo, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the premier high-goal charity polo match of the Vero Beach season. Taking place on Saturday, February 19, 2022, on Windsor’s polo grounds, the event will feature a roster of top-level international players. Funds raised will benefit two local environmentally focused charities. Net proceeds will be divided equally between the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC).

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

Floridian private residential community Windsor, located on a lush barrier island between the Indian River and Atlantic Ocean and home to some of the nation’s finest coastal residences, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new photography book, “Beachside: Windsor Architecture & Design.”

Scheduled for release in October 2021, the 272-page book was written by House Beautiful Digital Director Hadley Keller and is filled with breathtaking images of Windsor’s signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture and diverse interiors. A writer and editor who began her career at both Architectural Digest and ADPro, this is Keller’s first book and presents a wide array of Windsor homes, organized by room.

Beachside is now available for pre-sale and boasts the work of some of the nation’s top A-list designers and architects including John Stefanidis, Steven Gambrel, Hugh Newell-Jacobsen, Scott Merrill, Amanda Lindroth, Tom Scheerer, and Alessandra Branca, among others. It is filled with photographs taken by award-winning photographer Jessica Klewicki Glynn, whose work has appeared in leading design titles including Architectural Digest, Milieu, Galerie, House & Home, Traditional Home and Coastal Living. James Reginato, an author and writer-at-large for Vanity Fair and a contributor to Sotheby’s magazine, penned the introduction.

“We are very pleased with the outcome of the book and congratulate the team involved in making it a reality,” stated Betsy Hanley, president of Windsor. “Each page is filled with beautiful imagery and words describing our Members’ design inspiration for their home at Windsor. The uniqueness of the community and our homes is truly embraced within these pages.”

Founded by W. Galen and Hilary M. Weston, Windsor is an architecturally distinctive private community featuring a diverse array of custom oceanfront, fairway-front and village homes. This, in addition to a links-style 18-hole golf course by Robert Trent Jones Jr., an Equestrian Centre with a polo field, a Tennis Centre by Stan Smith, and world-class dining. The sublimely landscaped village was planned by the renowned New Urbanists Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. All of Windsor’s homes are custom designed within a signature Anglo-Caribbean architectural style, and many have been recognized with awards. Home exteriors feature steeply pitched roofs, open eaves, cantilevered balconies, and palm- shaded courtyards and pools. Interiors range in style from traditional to sleekly contemporary.

Signed copies can be pre-ordered exclusively from Vendome Press at https://www.vendomepress.com/book/beachside/. The book goes on sale in October 2021.

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 Windsor Charitable Foundation board is pleased to announce the return of PNC Bank as the presenting sponsor for the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup. Additionally, the Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) and the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) have been selected as the event’s two benefitting charities. Net proceeds for the biennial polo event, taking place Feb. 19, 2022, over President’s Day weekend, will be donated equally to both charities in support of their respective causes.

“Supporting the preservation efforts by ORCA, the nation’s first technology-based marine conservation organization, and ELC’s mission to educate, inspire and empower people to be active stewards of the environment, aligns closely with PNC’s national environmental and sustainability efforts,” said Cressman Bronson, PNC regional president of Southeast Florida. “We are proud of our continual involvement with Windsor Charity Polo Cup and its efforts to raise funds for such meaningful charities.”

The Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the signature high-goal charity polo match of the Vero Beach season. The last event in 2020 featured an exciting roster of top-level international players including Nachi Du Plessis from South Africa and Justin Taylor from London, UK.

The 2020 Charity Polo Cup raised $333,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County, the Literacy Services of Indian River County, and the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County local community charities – the highest amount of charitable dollars in the event’s history.

“The Foundation’s goal for the biennial polo event is to give back to our local community. For the 2022 event, we selected two environmentally focused organizations to support, which are doing exceptional work in the areas of protecting critical habitats, research and education,” said Betsy Hanley, president of Windsor and vice chair of the Foundation board.

Both charities selected this year have several Windsor Members as supporters and donors. Event beneficiaries play an active role in the success of the event and serve on the event planning committee.

“ORCA is incredibly grateful to be named a beneficiary of the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup. This support comes at a critical time for our organization and for the Indian River Lagoon,” said Dr. Edie Widder, ORCA president, CEO and senior scientist.

“All of us at the Environmental Learning Center are thrilled to have been chosen as a co-beneficiary of the Windsor Polo event this February,” added Barbara Schlitt Ford, the organization’s executive director. “Windsor is a premier, internationally known residential enclave and we are so proud to be working with these special neighbors. They embrace their role as stewards of this unique ecosystem. We look forward to an impactful and long-lasting partnership with this local treasure.”

Sponsorships are available for purchase now. For the latest information on the 2022 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, visit windsorcharitypolocup.com.

About the 2022 Presenting Sponsor and Event Beneficiaries

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit pnc.com.

The Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) is focused on preserving the Indian River Lagoon through science, restoration, advocacy and education. As the nation’s first technology-based marine conservation organization, ORCA’s niche in responding to large-scale deterioration of the marine environment is to collect accurate and scientifically defensible data on water quality and its impact on the marine ecosystems; provide the data to the public and decision makers in an easily understandable format; and to engage communities in marine conservation action. By combining innovative technology, applied science, and community outreach, ORCA is leading the way in protection and conservation of our valuable coast, estuaries and oceans – saving these precious habitats for the generations of tomorrow. ORCA’s facilities are located in Vero Beach and Indian Harbour Beach. teamorca.org

The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is an attractive destination for people of all ages to frequently return to for adventure, learning and wellness. Visitors experience and appreciate the benefits of immersion in nature, understand the value of a healthy environment, and are inspired to create a sustainable world. The ELC’s mission is to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own wellbeing. Through participatory, immersive, nature-based experiences, the ELC’s goal is to deepen the human connection with and understanding of other species, so that all humanity can live in harmony with the natural world. The unique 64-acre lagoon island nature center is open seven days a week and offers guided pontoon boat excursions; a 1,500-gallon aquarium/touch tank and interactive science museum; canoe/kayak rental and programs; events for the young and young at heart; and a multitude of volunteer opportunities. discoverelc.org

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

 

Galen passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2021, at the age of 80, after a long illness faced with courage and dignity.

Beloved husband to The Hon. Hilary Weston; dearest father to Galen G. (Alexandra) and Alannah (Alexander Cochrane); devoted grandfather to Maia, Lola, Graydon, and Griffin. Survived by his siblings, Grainger, Nancy Baron, Wendy Rebanks (Leslie), Gretchen Bauta (Humberto), Camilla Dalglish (Peter), their families and his stepmother Margaret. Predeceased by his parents Garfield and Reta Weston, his brother Garry Weston, and his sisters Miriam Burnett and Barbara Mitchell.

Born at Marlow, Buckinghamshire, UK, on October 29, 1940, the youngest of nine children, Galen studied business administration at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario. In 1961 he launched his career by acquiring and expanding supermarkets and department stores in Ireland. In 1972 he returned to Canada to take charge of Loblaw, a struggling chain of grocery stores that George Weston Limited had controlled since 1947. Over more than four decades of hard work and team effort, Galen led the transformation of Loblaw from near-bankruptcy to what is now Canada’s leading retailer, including the creation of President’s Choice, the launch of PC Financial, and the acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart.

Concurrently, Galen brought his vision, imagination, and energy to creating Selfridges Group, a collection of iconic department stores, through the acquisition of Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland, Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy in Canada, Selfridges in the UK, and de Bijenkorf in the Netherlands.

He had a keen eye for real estate, creating Canada’s leading real estate investment trust, Choice Properties, as well as transforming the Oxford Street neighbourhood surrounding Selfridges’s London store.

Galen’s success in business was rooted in his values as a person. With a sense of duty to build upon the legacy of his father and grandfather as entrepreneurs and community leaders, he believed strongly that business was about more than the bottom line. The pleasure he took from getting to know individuals from all walks of life reflected his conviction that people are the foundation of any successful enterprise. And, with infectious optimism and insatiable curiosity, his greatest gift was his ability to inspire others to achieve more than they thought possible.

Amid his endless enthusiasm for business, Galen always made time for his other passions. Among them, a lifelong commitment to philanthropy through the Weston Family Foundation, and the time spent with family and good friends who were so central to his life.

He will be sorely missed by Hilary. Through 55 years of a deeply loving marriage, they worked as a team in the expansion of the luxury department stores and the development of Windsor, an acclaimed residential community in Florida. They were especially proud of her five years of public service as Ontario’s 26th lieutenant governor. But nothing gave them more gratification than their two children, both of whom have risen so commendably to the challenges Galen passed on to them after his retirement in 2016.

The family would like to extend their thanks to Pavi Binning, to Dr. Zubina Mawji, Dr. Sandra Black and Dr. Dermot O’Flynn, to nurses Patriz Lopez and Louise Gregoire, to caregiver Sultanah Khan and to Marianne Surmann. They also wish to recognize the many other dedicated individuals who supported Galen at home.

A celebration of Galen’s life will be held in Toronto at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Foundation, or a charity of your choice.

The Gallery at Windsor, an independent art space within Vero Beach’s private Windsor luxury residential community, presents an exclusive exhibit of works by monumental artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude from The Weston Collection.

Throughout their lives, Christo Vladimirov Javacheff and his wife and artistic partner, Jeanne-Claude Denat de Guillebon, created a series of large-scale environmental artworks in urban and rural sites worldwide. The couple’s projects heralded the first wave of installation art, a practice that extends to the present and predominates much of contemporary artmaking. Notable, internationally renowned projects include Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin; Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado; The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris and Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Miami.

About two dozen works depicting projects created between the 1960s and 1990s are now on display in The Gallery at Windsor, which is a small portion of the private collection of W. Galen and Hilary Weston, founders of the Windsor community.

“Large in scale, the works of Christo and Jeanne-Claude often involved the collaboration of so many people making them far from private, yet they were often so personal,” said Jonathan Henery, studio manager and the artists’ nephew. “This exhibit at Windsor is intended to create a new relationship with contemporary art and challenge the perception of the locations in each piece. These works will outlive us, as does art in general, and pay tribute to both Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s legacy.”

Showcased among the preparatory drawings and collages on display in The Gallery at Windsor are recognized projects of Christo and Jeanne-Claude including The Umbrellas, Japan, and U.S.A.; Wrapped Trees, Riehen, Switzerland; Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Florida; Valley Curtain, Rifle, Colorado; and The Gates, Central Park, New York. The selection also includes a number of works depicting the artists’ unrealized projects and photographs of completed works in situ, dating from the 1960s to late 1990s.

Christo passed away in May 2020. Jeanne-Claude preceded him in death in 2009. Christo once stated that the purpose of their artworks – visually impressive and often controversial due to their scale – was to create joy and beauty and encourage new ways of seeing familiar landscapes.

The exhibition will be on display for Windsor members only at The Gallery until April 30, 2021. For more information visit windsorflorida.com.

About The Gallery at Windsor
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 Ed Ruscha, Bruce Weber, Peter Doig, Alex Katz, Per Kirkeby , and Christopher Le Brun, among others. 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. In 2018 The Gallery’s first exhibition in a three-year collaboration with the Royal Academy, London featured the provocative Grayson Perry and was followed by celebrated British artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin. The exhibition titled Present Sense marked the Gallery’s first exhibition to include outdoor sculpture.  The final exhibition in the series with the Royal Academy presented the bold works of Rose Wylie.  windsorflorida.com/the-gallery

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 the Artists
Christo, who was born in Gabrovo, Bulgaria, and Jeanne-Claude, originally from Morocco of a French military family, seemed destined to live and create together, as they were born on the same day in 1935. Christo studied art in Sofia, Bulgaria, and in Prague. Jeanne-Claude studied Latin and philosophy in Tunis. They met in Paris in 1958 and went on to create an impressive body of monumental, deliberately temporary works together. Jeanne-Claude died, aged 74, on November 18, 2009. Until his own recent death on May 31, 2020, at age 84, Christo continued to work under both the artists’ names. Throughout their 51-year relationship, they paid all expenses associated with their artworks, including planning, construction, and de-construction, entirely from the sale of Christo’s preliminary drawings, early works from the 1950s and 1960s and lithographs. They accepted no contributions, grants or other financial assistance, preferring to make their decisions separate from any potential influence of financial backers. Their works involved years of planning, meetings and hearings held by governments and communities for approval of their projects. The artists’ works are held in the collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Musée d’art modern et d’art contemporain in Nice, and the Cleveland Museum of Art, among others.

Congratulations to Moor Baker Architects for being awarded a 2020 Addison Mizner Award by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Florida Chapter for their design of a stunning Windsor South Village home. The home was selected in the single family under 5,000 square feet category.

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Florida Chapter founded the Addison Mizner Awards program in 2012 to celebrate new work in the classical design tradition. The awards program celebrates the achievement of excellence in the fields of Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urbanism, Craftsmanship and the allied arts.

The awards are named for Addison Mizner, the architect whose civic and domestic works defined the standards of excellence in composition and craftsmanship for classical and traditional design in the early years of urban development in Florida.

Congratulations go out to the entire project team:
Architecture: Moore Baker Architects
Construction: Barth Construction of Vero Beach, Inc.
Interior Design: Olivia O’Bryan
Landscape Design: Hayslip Ladscape
Photography: Jessica Glynn

 

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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

On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Windsor co-founder The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, alongside Salvatore Ferragamo, co-hosted the fifth biennial Windsor Charity Polo Cup in support of three local community charities. Windsor donated a total of $333,000.00 in net proceeds to be divided equally between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County, the Literacy Services of Indian River County and the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County. Each charity will receive $111,000.00. Following the widely successful event, Windsor is honored to announce that this year’s Charity Polo Cup raised the highest amount of charitable dollars in the event’s history.

“We are humbled to announce the tremendous success of the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup event,” said Betsy Hanley, President of Windsor. “Not only was it one of our most thrilling polo matches, but the funds we were able to raise for our three beneficiaries are all thanks to the generosity of our supportive Members, our sponsors and the Vero Beach community.”

Presented by PNC Bank, the event featured a world-class roster of international players and an array of festivities that drew an attendance of close to 2,000 people. The two teams competed in one of the highest scoring matches in the event’s history, with the final score 11-8 for team Hawthorne PNC Family Wealth, captained by Ferragamo, emerging triumphant for his first ever win at the event. More than 800 attendees enjoyed the match at an elegant luncheon in the field-side marquee, while other spectators watched on picnicking in the tailgating area or viewed the match from grandstand seating. Television’s John Walsh, host of ID’s In Pursuit with John Walsh and a regular supporter of the biennial event, served as the luncheon’s Emcee.

In addition to an enthralling main polo match event, attendees of the Windsor Charity Polo Cup also enjoyed a remarkable junior match, a Specialty Retail Village featuring a curated selection of pop-up boutiques and the popular Chateau d’Esclans’ Whispering Angel pop-up bar at the center of the shopping experience. Also, as part of the festivities, the event was host to a themed tailgate competition co-judged by National Media Sponsor Town & Country Editor-in-Chief, Stellene Volandes, Vero Beach Museum of Art Executive Director/CEO, Brady Roberts, and Everyday Elegance interior decorator, Alex Papachristidis.

The 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup was supported by both national and local sponsors. Luxury brand and corporate sponsors include PNC Bank, Torwest, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, CBRE, Laurent-Perrier, Chateau d’Esclans, Casa Dragones, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co., Sysco, Town & Country magazine and Vero Beach magazine, among others.

To view images of the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, please view the following links:

• Player Reception
• Charity Polo Cup

 

Media inquiries for high resolution photos can be directed to The Brandman Agency at windsor@brandmanagency.com.

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 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.  windsorflorida.com

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On Friday evening, February 21, 2020, Windsor hosted an enriching musical program at its Town Hall in collaboration with nonprofit partner, Vero Beach Opera. The evening was full of whimsical melodies and critically acclaimed talent, including opera singers María Antúnez and Martín Nusspaumer, as well as Grammy award-winning conductor and pianist Caren Levine.

This highly anticipated event opened with a welcome from Windsor Member and strong supporter of the annual program, Mr. Christopher Mortenson. President and Executive Director of Vero Beach Opera, Dr. Joan Ortega-Cowan, addressed the attendees on the company’s scholarship program, which awards cash prizes to rising young singers, enabling them to compete in national competitions including the National Council Auditions at the Metropolitan Opera. Román Ortega-Cowan, Artistic Director of Vero Beach Opera, introduced the artists.

Performed ballads included songs from Broadway hits such as West Side Story and Les Misérables, and operatic arias from Carmen, La Bohème, and Rigoletto. Performances were concluded with closing remarks by Windsor’s Marketing Director, Jane Smalley, who stated, “The generous donations made by Windsor Members to the Vero Beach Opera, over the three years we have been presenting this concert, are making a real and positive impact on talented young singers like María and Martín.”

As part of the Windsor Charitable Foundation’s annual programming to support local arts and cultural nonprofits, considerable donations were made by guests in support of the Vero Beach Opera’s scholarship fund for promising young opera singers.  Established in 2015, The Windsor Charitable Foundation, a 501c3 organization, was created as an avenue for Windsor Members to give back to the local community.

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 promote an increased awareness and deeper appreciation of opera to expanding and diverse Florida audiences of all ages.  For more information on the Vero Beach Opera, visit www.verobeachopera.org.

For more information about Windsor, please visit www.windsorflorida.com.

About Windsor

Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 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.  windsorflorida.com

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On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Windsor co-founder The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, alongside Salvatore Ferragamo, co-hosted the fifth biennial Windsor Charity Polo Cup. Presented by PNC Bank and featuring a world-class roster of international players and an abundance of elegant festivities, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup drew in close to 2,000 people in support of worthy local causes.

Two teams competed in one of the highest scoring matches in the event’s history. With goals coming in waves from both sides, the final score was 11-8 with team Hawthorne PNC Family Wealth, captained by Ferragamo, emerging victorious. The PNC team, captained by Justin Taylor, gave it a valiant effort; however, they could not stop Ferragamo from notching his first win in the event. South African polo player Nachi Du Plessis was awarded Most Valuable Player and Showboat, owned by Charlie Armstrong of the famed King Ranch in Texas, was honored as the Best Playing Pony. Both teams were awarded with fantastic prizes from this year’s event sponsors and donors.

In addition to an exhilarating match, attendees enjoyed an impressive junior match from a roster of talented young players on the Windsor junior team, including Graydon Weston, grandson of Hilary and Galen Weston. The afternoon also included a Specialty Retail Village, luxury automobile concours by The Space Coast Region of Porsche Club of America, and a performance by members of the Vero Beach Pipe & Drums during the half-time Divot Stomp.

A themed tailgate competition was co-judged by National Media Sponsor Town & Country Editor-in-Chief, Stellene Volandes, Vero Beach Museum of Art Executive Director/CEO, Brady Roberts, and Everyday Elegance interior decorator, Alex Papachristidis. They awarded tailgate attendee Leslie Bergstrom with the Best Abstract Version of a Painting prize for her creation of “The Last Tailgate,” a nod to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Best Reproduction was awarded to Val Kratky for her recreation of The South African Paintings of Marianne North. The People’s Choice Award was given to Katy and Jim Dyreby for “Renoir’s Luncheon of the The Boating Party.”

More than 800 attendees enjoyed an elegant field-side wine, rosé and champagne luncheon designed by Windsor Executive Chef Robert Meitzer. The luncheon featured a selection of passed canapés and a seated meal of Coriander Crusted Beef Tenderloin, shaved asparagus and tomato salad and poached Maine lobster, and a mini dessert display of macarons, Valhrona chocolate mousse tart, chocolate covered strawberries and a mixed fruit tart. Other spectators enjoyed picnicking in the field-side tailgating area or viewed the match from grandstand seating. Television’s John Walsh, host of ID’s In Pursuit with John Walsh and a regular supporter of the biennial event, served as the luncheon’s Emcee.

“As many of you know, Galen and I founded Windsor, our ‘village by the sea,’ 31 years ago, with polo and equestrian pursuits at the very heart of our community,” said The Hon. Hilary M. Weston during her welcome remarks. “I hope all of you agree that Vero Beach is a very special place – volunteerism is alive and well here – and it is an honor to co-chair this wonderful event,” she added to a rousing applause from the guests at the luncheon.

Also part of the luncheon was a charity raffle featuring an array of extravagant prizes donated by participating sponsors. From expensive wines donated by Bryant Estate and Il Borro to international travel packages, jewelry gifts and more, raffle winners took home exciting prizes. One lucky winner took away the featured prize, a beautiful Paul Morelli 18K yellow gold equestrian necklace, valued at $16,000, donated by the event’s Luxury Jeweler Co-Sponsors, Belle Cose and Paul Morelli.

Located near the luncheon tent, the buzzing Specialty Retail Village featured a curated selection of pop-up boutiques with products available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the benefitting charities. Luxury retailers included high-end clothing from Ala von Auersperg, J. McLaughlin and Stick & Ball, to name a few; jewelry from Paul Morelli and Tamara Comolli; equestrian artwork from featured artist Carrie Nygren; and more. At the center of the Specialty Retail Village was the Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel pop-up bar, a popular addition to the shopping experience.

Proceeds from the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup will be donated to the three benefitting charities this year, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County, the Literacy Services of Indian River County and the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County in support of their respective causes. While totals are still being tallied, Windsor anticipates this to be one of the most successful fundraising efforts in the event’s history.

The 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup was supported by both national and local sponsors. Luxury brand and corporate sponsors include PNC Bank, Torwest, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, CBRE, Laurent-Perrier, Chateau d’Esclans, Casa Dragones, Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co., Sysco, Town & Country magazine and Vero Beach magazine, among others.

To view images of the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, please view the following links:

• Player Reception
• Charity Polo Cup

Media inquiries for high resolution photos can be directed to The Brandman Agency at windsor@brandmanagency.com.

 

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 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.  windsorflorida.com

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Windsor is pleased to announce Château d’Esclans as the Official Rosé Sponsor of the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup, presented by PNC Bank. A cherished returning sponsor, Château d’Esclans will showcase its famed Whispering Angel Rosé during the event alongside exciting new activations in the Specialty Retail Village.

Château d’Esclans is located on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty-five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than younger vines.

In addition to serving Whispering Angel Rosé at the event’s luncheon, Château d’Esclans will showcase its Rosé at a centrally located mini bar that will be set up in the Specialty Retail Village. Château d’Esclans invites spectators to take a respite from shopping with a glass of wine as they relax at seating setup bar side.

Co-chaired by the Hon. Hilary M. Weston and Salvatore Ferragamo, the Windsor Charity Polo Cup is recognized as the premier high-goal charity polo match of the season in Vero Beach. The net proceeds for the event taking place Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Windsor’s polo grounds, will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Indian River County, the Literacy Services of Indian River County and the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County in support of their respective causes.

“We are very much looking forward to returning to the Windsor Charity Polo Cup and continuing to support this very noble cause,” said Paul Chevalier of Château d’Esclans. “What a delightful combination to enjoy a delicious glass of Rosé alongside some exhilarating polo action. We are excited for guests to discover our fun additions to the Specialty Retail Village and enjoy a Rosé-filled day.”

In addition to world-class polo, the event will showcase an array of interactive events and exhibitions, including an elegant luncheon, themed tailgate, Specialty Retail Village, luxury automobile concours, high-end raffle and gourmet concession stands.  For full details about the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup and to purchase tickets, please visit www.windsorcharitypolocup.com.

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 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.  windsorflorida.com

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Windsor is pleased to announce the return of the popular Specialty Retail Village to the biennial Windsor Charity Polo Cup. Located alongside the polo field, the 2020 Specialty Retail Village will display a fine selection of curated pop-up stores from notable luxury brands including Belle Cose and Paul Morelli, Ala von Auersperg, J. McLaughlin, Lili Bermuda, Captiva Cashmere and more.

With a robust selection of fine clothing, jewelry, fragrances, artwork and more, attendees will enjoy a fun dose of shopping in support of worthy causes. Throughout the festivities on Saturday, February 15, 2020, a percentage of all sales made at the Specialty Retail Village will be donated to this year’s three local benefitting charities, the Boys and Girls Club of Vero Beach, the Literacy Services of Indian River County, and the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County.

The full list of participating brands in the 2020 Specialty Retail Village includes:

• Ala von Auersperg – The collection features timeless silhouettes in original prints inspired by Ala’s nature and travel-inspired artworks. Designed for the discerning woman of every age and size, each piece is cut in luxurious, easy to wear fabrics for effortless style and everyday elegance.
• Belle Cose & Paul Morelli – For over 25 years, Belle Cose has been the Rocky Mountain’s destination for luxury gifts, accessories, fine and high jewelry, clothing and decor. Belle Cose’s longtime partner Paul Morelli further inspires women to live life beautifully. Together they will showcase a sublime collection of carefully curated pieces for the modern woman.
• Captiva Cashmere – With a passion for creating beautiful, timeless pieces that can be treasured by discerning customers, Captiva Cashmere will present a collection of unique cashmere pieces designed for the elegant woman.
• Carrie Nygren Art – As the featured artist who designed the official 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup commemorative poster artwork, Nygren will showcase a selection of her equine sporting art works available for purchase.
• Casa del Rio Collection – The Florida-based luxury American accessories company will display a selection of bags and accessories from its signature collection, which utilizes hides that are a byproduct of the state mandated alligator harvest.
• Coral Coast Clothing – A Bermuda-based men’s clothing line with attributes to the love of a nautical based lifestyle, Coral Coast Clothing will feature a selection of its signature dress shirts, traditional Bermuda shorts, swim trunks made from recycled plastic bottles, and other selections for men.
• J.McLaughlin – This popular American sportswear brand with over 150 retail locations across the country will display a selection of its luxury clothing and accessories for women, men and kids.
• Katharine Page – An accomplished equestrienne, Katharine Page will feature her collection of women’s sandals and accessories inspired by fine equestrian leatherwork. Her classic styles utilize the finest natural materials, meticulous craftsmanship and a signature “fancy stitching.”
• Lili Bermuda – From Master Perfumer Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, Lili Bermuda will showcase a selection of its exclusive fragrances that capture the natural essence of the breathtaking island of Bermuda. The Lili Bermuda seal has guaranteed the finest quality fragrances since 1928.
• SCOTSTYLE – Featuring designs that are opulent, classic and colorful, SCOTSTYLE’s line of clutches, totes, bracelets and accessories are chic and charitable, with a link to helping protect the world’s wildlife. A selection of the brand’s luxury good will be on display.
• Stick & Ball – The popular luxury apparel and lifestyle brand, inspired by polo and the equestrian way of life celebrated around the world, will display a selection of its fine clothing and leather goods, home décor, and hand-forged jewelry.
• Tamara Comolli – With over two decades of history, this luxury jewelry brand creates designs that utilize precious metals and gemstones which allow versatility and individual styling. Promising “effortless luxury,” Tamara Comolli will display a fine selection of her jewelry pieces from necklaces and bracelets to rings, earrings and more.

 

The Specialty Retail Village will also include an event merchandise store where guests can purchase the event’s commemorative poster, designed by Carrie Nygren, among other items. As a convenience for all shoppers, a Will Call area and shipping service has been added.

“We are excited for patrons to discover this year’s incredible lineup of goods from several of today’s most cherished luxury brands,” said Windsor Member and Retail Village Chair Leslie Bergstrom. “The Windsor Charity Polo Cup has once again created a splendid shopping experience for spectators, all of which will go a long way towards helping this year’s benefitting charities. We are so grateful for each of the 2020 participating brands and we thank them for their generous support.”

For full details about the 2020 Windsor Charity Polo Cup and to purchase tickets, please visit www.windsorcharitypolocup.com. 

 

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 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.  windsorflorida.com

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The Brandman Agency
Michael Gartenlaub | Megan Trivelli
(212) 683-2442
windsor@brandmanagency.com

This past weekend, Windsor co-founder and Creative Director for The Gallery at Windsor, the Hon. Hilary M. Weston hosted an exclusive weekend to celebrate the opening of Let it Settle, an exhibition by the leading British artist Rose Wylie RA at The Gallery at Windsor, Vero Beach, Florida. The exhibition, which runs until 30 April 2020, is the third annual exhibition at Windsor presented in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Arts in London as part of a three-year curatorial partnership launched in 2018 and the first exhibition in the programme by a female artist. Drawn from today’s pop culture, Wylie’s exuberant compositions now have a special and celebrated place at The Gallery at Windsor.

The weekend’s guest list featured leading members of the international art world, including Mr. Tim Marlow, former Artistic Director of the Royal Academy and the newly appointed Chief Executive and Director of London’s Design Museum; Mr. Christopher Le Brun, celebrated British artist and President of the Royal Academy of Arts from 2011 to December 2019; Jari-Juhani Lager, Owner-Director of the Union and Choi-Lager galleries, co-curator and agent of Rose Wylie; and Ms. Melissa Blanchflower, Curator of Exhibitions and Public Art at Serpentine Galleries in London.  Also in attendance was Windsor President Mrs. Betsy Hanley; Mr. Brett Sherlock, International Consultant at Christie’s and Board Member of Gardiner Museum; Mr. Brady Roberts, Executive Director and CEO of the Vero Beach Museum of Art; and Mrs. Stephanie Ingrassia, Windsor Member and Vice-Chairwoman of the Board at the Brooklyn Museum.

The artist was unable to attend the special evening, but was represented by her two children, Luke and Henrietta Oxlade.  A short, colourful video of Tim Marlow in conversation with the artist was played at the opening of a panel discussion led by Tim Marlow, with expert commentary by Jari-Juhani Lager and Melissa Blanchflower. The conversation was followed by a celebratory dinner hosted by Mrs. Weston at the Weston Guest House.

The exhibition at Windsor presents a group of paintings and drawings that reflect the artist’s interest in popular culture, deftly merging political, social, and autobiographical elements. It includes subjects as diverse as the historic British monarchy and the imaginary character Snow White, memorial crests and castles. This show provides an important opportunity to showcase the artist’s work in the United States, introducing her unique style to a wide audience.

The exhibition was curated by the artist’s long-time collaborator Jari-Juhani Lager and Rodolphe von Hofmannsthal, Senior Director at David Zwirner. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated book published by Windsor Press and Royal Academy Enterprises, including an interview with Tim Marlow, a foreword by The Hon. Hilary M. Weston, a letter by Christopher Le Brun and an essay by actor and contemporary art collector Russell Tovey.

The Royal Academy of Arts is an independent institution led by eminent artists and architects; its purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate. The three-year curatorial collaboration with The Gallery at Windsor has included exhibitions by the celebrated Royal Academicians, Grayson Perry in 2018 and Sir Michael Craig-Martin in 2019.

Dates and Opening Hours
Open to public: 28 January – 30 April 2020
The Gallery at Windsor is open to the public by appointment Tuesday through Thursday between 10am and 4pm.

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 Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts was founded by a group of artists and architects, under the patronage of King George III, in 1768. It has a unique position in being an independent, privately funded charity led by eminent artists and architects whose purpose is to promote the creation, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions, education and debate.

The Royal Academy has launched a new campus as part of the celebrations of its 250th anniversary year. Following a transformative redevelopment, designed by the internationally-acclaimed architect Sir David Chipperfield RA and supported by the National Lottery, the new Royal Academy of Arts reveals more of the elements that make the RA unique – sharing with the public historic treasures from its Collection, the work of its Royal Academicians and the Royal Academy Schools, and its role as a centre for learning and debate about art and architecture – alongside its world-class exhibitions programme. royalacademy.org.uk

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 realised 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, and most recently presented celebrated British artist Sir Michael Craig-Martin. The exhibition titled Present Sense opened in January 2019 and marked the Gallery’s first exhibition to include outdoor sculpture.  windsorflorida.com/gallery

About Windsor
Windsor is a private residential sporting club community spanning 425 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 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.  windsorflorida.com

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