Subject: Hi-tech, High Expectations: ELYSIAN's Fall 2022 Issue Reaches New Heights
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ELYSIAN is honored to feature our newest inspiring woman: JAN ZAKIN — physician and co-proprietor of Zakin Family Vineyards from Napa Valley . . .

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Just as wine becomes better with age, fine art appreciates over time. . . as with ELYSIAN's inaugural NFT collection of digital art."
– Jan Zakin
Physician and Co-Proprietor of Zakin Family Vineyards
Inspiring Women Fall 2022
AUGUST 9, 2022
ELYSIAN is honored to feature our newest inspiring woman: JAN ZAKIN — physician and co-proprietor of Zakin Family Vineyards from Napa Valley, California.

Jan’s life events will inspire others and will leave the reader an indelible memory . . . the story of how from a humble upbringing, a nurse became a physician, serving on NASA’s review board and eventually how the love of winemaking came to be.
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EVENT GALLERIES
The Welcome Cocktail Reception
An intimate and beautiful evening to welcome the ELYSIAN Circle commenced the weekend festivities at the historic Freemark Abbey in NAPA.

The Abbey's founder was notably the first woman winemaker in California. In 1881 Josephine Tychson and her husband purchased 150 acres. Five years later John died and the single parent of two continued to nurture the vines that she and her deceased husband planted together.

Standing in the exquisite cellar of wine barrels, we toasted our sponsor, CEO Don Bailey, the entire Blockbusters Tech team and the Abby who hosted the soiree.
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Tasting with Jan Zakin

The day began with a tour led by Jan and Jon Zakin, of the Brasswood Winery caves. With a special barrel tasting of the Zakin 2021 wine (to be released in 2024) two dozen lucky friends, guests, and connoisseurs were treated to a tour of shiny, high-tech wine-making facilities before being led through the warmth of stacked oak barrels, where grape juice is transformed into wine. Amongst the barrels, Jan offered everyone a sip of newly pressed wine, so they could act as a “wine thief” might, tasting the wine in-progress.

After learning about the process, the couple led the group to a covered arbor abutting the vines, full of the beautiful dark grapes that have inspired wine lovers for millennia, where they tasted delightful wines paired with small bites. Breezes wafted, stories abounded, and the wine flowed.
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The Magazine Cover Reveal

Picture perfect and surrounded by old and new friends the reveal of ELYSIAN’s Fall 2022 “Travel & Technology” Issue in Napa Valley, California was spectacular.

ELYSIAN’s newest Inspiring Woman, Jan Zakin featured on the cover, opened her heart and home creating exquisite memories for everyone. Spanning the continent with over 20 states represented (Hawaii to New York, Texas to Florida) and international guests from Europe, breathtaking views and unforgettable artistry was the weekend’s hallmark.

In keeping with the technology theme, ELYSIAN revealed and launched its first NFT. Months of dedication and planning for this giant feat yielded the most stunning and amazing results that ELYSIAN is proud to share with the world today.
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Napa Valley Aloft Hot Air Balloon Ride
At dawn on Sunday guests of the ELYSIAN Circle floated gently up in the air with Napa Valley Aloft. During the flight the landscape morphed from a gentle, fog-covered blanket to lush vineyards, perfectly framing Napa’s famed valley cradled by mountain ranges and rolling green hills.

Founded in 1978, Napa Valley Aloft is one of the original hot air balloon companies of Napa Valley and the only company flying over Yountville’s iconic landscape. The balloon adventure took our guests to great heights and as one stated, it was most certainly a “bucket list” moment.
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THE ARTISTS & AUCTIONEER
Amy Burkman
The renowned live artist Amy Burkman treated the audience to the speed paintings of both the front and back covers, of the ELYSIAN’s Fall 2022 “Travel & Technology” Issue.

The longer painting, beginning with a blank canvas was transformed in front of an audience of over one hundred people over a two-hour span. Then, in ten minutes, to the cadence of music, the cover image took place before our eyes. Amy “speed pained” an upside-down painting which was turned right side up, to the audience’s surprise as they gasped at the remarkable composite of the front cover of Jan Zakin herself. A magical experience for everyone!
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Blake Barrios
We were privileged to also have Blake Barrios of the esteemed Blake Barrios & Rebellium Studio bring his love of philanthropy, vision, and expression to life, through the creation of the hand-painted magnum of the Zakin. Using oil paints, Blake created a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted rendering of Jan on a 2019 Magnum of Zakin Reserve wine. Barrios, often collaborating with non-profit foundations, musicians, athletes, and vintners, among others, is known to create a bottle that will fetch the highest bidding from discerning connoisseurs and art critics alike.
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John Bessolo, aka Johnny B. Auction
Central to ELYSIAN’s mission is our dedication to change, through our philanthropic arm ELYSIAN IMPACT. The inclusion of Johnny B. Auction allowed the philanthropic focus on animal rescue, particularly timely after COVID when shelters are bursting with unwanted animals.

John Bessolo, aka Johnny B’s personality captured the audience, driving an energy and creating momentum, second to none. The result of Johnny B’s efforts seeded the foundational raise for the local pet rescue, the Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch and their participation in CatWalk FurBaby. On February 9, 2023 EYSIAN IMPACT kicks off New York City Fashion Week, with The Bissell Pet Foundation, SoHo Muse and Runway 7 a fashion show to benefit our fur babies.
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