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Where the

Livin¡¯ is

Blending high

design with a

Easy

relaxed lifestyle on the

lake at the Whitefish Yacht Club

Written by Seabring Davis

Photography by Peter Gibeon

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or the record, there is no Whitefish Yacht Club.

of summer on the water where that means a swim before break-

But if there were, Rob and Chris Schumacher

fast and waterskiing at midnight under the full moon. With

would be its ambassadors.

The Schumachers were drawn to Whitefish for the lakeside living. They built a home centered around that easy pace

them they brought a spirit of fun that infuses their house and

the friendships that extend from time spent enjoying Montana

together.

Opposite: On the shores of Whitefish Lake, Locati Architects designed a traditional stone and timber home that makes lakeside living easy. Below: Hunter and

Co. interior design responded to the homeowners¡¯ desire to blend high style with casual living. Custom lighting, contemporary upholstery and clean lines complement the rustic timbers in the great room.

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That playfulness extends

to the way their home

seamlessly connects

indoor-outdoor living.

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¡°When we came up to Whitefish I was surprised there were no sail

boats let alone a yacht club ¡ª apparently it¡¯s not very windy but when it is,

it really blows,¡± explains Rob, who grew up in the San Francisco Bay area

sailing out of the St. Francis Yacht Club and later in college from Marina del

Rey. ¡°So I bought a small racing sail boat and thought it would be a great

spoof to start the Whitefish Yacht Club and also become its Commodore.¡±

In the last decade he has handed out 200 Whitefish Yacht Club hats and

other paraphernalia, admitting, tongue in cheek, it¡¯s very fun to be called

the Commodore.

Above: Incorporating a contemporary art collection with

a water theme was a crucial inspiration for the interior

design in the home. Above the mantel, Gregg Chadwick¡¯s

painting ¡°The Pale Hour¡± brings a serene tone to the room

and on the left ¡°Parkers Pool¡± is by Greg Miller. Opposite,

clockwise from left: For a playful departure, interior

designer Hunter Dominick added matching chairs overlooking Whitefish Lake to create a private seating area off

the great room. ? In the open kitchen a branch chandelier

made by a Brazilian artist adds a sculptural element to the

room. The blue glass tile backsplash links with the interior

color palette. ? A nook in the wine room provides a casual

tasting area.

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