Medina South – Bellevue West – Mansions Index – Simonyi, Myhrvold, Brotman, Obama, McCaw et. al

The following mansions are in earlier posts in this blog along with information about the mansions and their owners. Click on the highlighted and underlined heading to go to the respective posts.

South to Northwest

Bellevue Meydenbauer Bay East – Mansions (click to go to)

  

Medina Meydenbauer Bay West – Groat Point - Mansions (click to go to)

Medina South - Mansions (click to go to)

 The index for the tour of Lake Washington Map of the Stars^® Mansions continues with Gates, Bezos, Shirley, Mastro, Romney - Mansions Medina West Index (click to go to).

Page Numbers refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes

Medina West Mansions - Index - Gates, Bezos, Shirley, Mastro

The following mansions are in earlier posts in this blog along with information about the mansions and their owners. Click on the highlighted heading to go to the respective posts.

Medina Southwest - Mansions

South to North

Bill Gates

Medina Northwest - Mansions

South to North

Medina Evergreen Point - Mansions

Southwest to Northeast

The Index of the tour of Lake Washington Map of the Stars^® Mansions continues with Hunts-Yarrow Point Mansions Index.

Page Numbers refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes.

President Obama at Brotmans 2/17/12

President Obama has returned to the Brotmans for a fundraising brunch today, February 17, 2012. This event was first reported in the Seattle Times in an Associated Press article on February 1 and there was a follow-up article today. The $17,900 per plate brunch for 65 people is at the mansion of Jeff and Susan Brotman. The funds will be used for Obama’s reelection campaign and to support the Democratic National Committee. The Brotmans previously hosted a $7,500 per plate Democratic fundraising lunch with Michelle Obama on October 25, 2010. The mansion is in the exclusive cove of Medina that includes Nathan Myhrvold’s T-Rex house, Charles Simonyi’s Window 2000 house and Gary Reed’s former estate. The mansion is on page 98 in Lake Washington 130 Homes.

Cruising and boating this area is in earlier LW Cruising posts (5/8/11 and 5/4/11).

Jeff is the Chairman and co-founder of Costco. The mansion, as reported in the New York Times, is known as “Their Art House” that includes monumental pieces by Richard Serra and James Turrell. The house was designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects who are known for designing art-galleries-cum-residences. The louvers on the front (water side) and roof of the house adjust to provide the optimum natural light on the extensive art collection.

Cruising Meydenbauer Bay and Groat Point – Southeast Medina and Western Bellevue

Page numbers on the map refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes.  This area covers pages 81 to 90.

Bellevue and its Meydenbauer Bay and Medina’s Groat Point are north of Mercer Island.  From MI and into the Bay you will enjoy wonderful views of Bellevue’s modern skyline.  The Eastside’s most prestigious yacht club, Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club, is at the eastern end of the bay.  The Medina-Bellevue border is at the north-west corner of Meydenbauer Bay.

Meydenbauer Bay and Groat Point are known for spectacular views and some of the prime properties on Lake Washington.  The Bay offers relatively protected waters and is a popular place for water skiers and boaters who like to idle or slowly cruise and enjoy the vistas.  In the afternoon the sun glistens off Mount Rainier to the south and the Bellevue glass high-rise buildings to the immediate east.

Some of this area’s most notable mansions include the spectacular former Groat Point home of Bruce McCaw and his neighbors, J. Lennox Scott and Richard DiCerchio. In Meydenbauer Bay NBA SuperSonics stars Detlef Schrempf and Jack Sikma used to live side-by-side.  (The previous 5/21/11 post has more information on these and other homes.)

Meydenbauer Bay is named after Bellevue’s first settler-developer, William Meydenbauer.  Meydenbauer was German born and came to Seattle in the mid 1800s.  In 1869 he rowed across Lake Washington, laid claim to 40 acres and built a cabin here.  One of the McGilvra family members of Madison Park (page 18) built the first house in this area on Groat Point (page 88) in the 1800s.

“Bellevue” is French for “beautiful view.”  The city was incorporated in 1953 when there were approximately 10,000 residents.  The 2009 population is approximately 120,000 and it is projected to grow to 150,000 by 2050.  It is The Eastside’s business center and has an estimated daytime population of 180,000.  In 2008 CNNMoney named Bellevue number 42 in the “Best Places to Live” in the U.S. and number one in the state of Washington.  Most of the high rise office and residential buildings in downtown Bellevue were constructed during the past 15 years.  Many more are planned.

(This is the eighth chapter [go to next chapter] of our “Lake Washington Cruising” article. The chapters are being posted in reverse order.  When all chapters are posted they will be in order in this blog with the first chapter at the top.  I will be posting approximately two chapters per month.  You can read and print an abbreviated pdf version of the entire article.)

Medina - Meydenbauer Bay West – Groat Point - Mansions

North to Southwest

The Medina-Bellevue border is at the northwest corner of Meydenbauer Bay

This mansion was listed for sale for $5.4 million in 2010, the price was lowered to $5.0 million in 2011 and sold for $4.2 million 5/25/11. It was purchased by David Treadwell III from Kenneth S. and Mary E. Greenbaum. The mansion was listed by Tere and David Foster, Windermere. “An awe-inspiring view of Mount Rainier is just one of the unique offerings of this rare, street-to-water property in Medina. Shy acre of grounds, expansive 160 feet of waterfront and gentle walk to water and beachfront. Existing structure offers 4800 square feet for renovation into a modern or contemporary estate. Or build new in this ideal setting on Meydenbauer Bay with an expansive dock. Conveniently located just minutes from the heart of downtown Bellevue. Enchantment at the Bay in Medina.”

Two separate waterfront properties were for sale for $5.0 million in 2011 and early 2012 and taken off the market in mid 2012. The properties were listed by Mansor Baghshomali, Skyline. “These are two separate waterfront homes street to water and tax parcels that sit side by side on Meydenbauer Bay. Each property has 50' of waterfront along with dock and boat house which they could be replaced with a huge dock for deep water moorage. Total square ft. is .548 acre. Also included in the package are all the topography, maps, surveys, geo-tech, civil engineering, architectural design as well as construction of 100 ft. new dock.” These properties are owned by Behzad Davadar and Hayedeh Sharifi.

This mansion has been listed for sale since 2011 for $8.9 million by Tere and David Foster, Windermere. “A brilliant vantage point draws in expansive views of city lights, the lake & Mount Rainier. A dramatic chandelier. Walls of glass. Luxurious finishes juxtaposed with casual spaces for the way we live today. Vast proportions with an airiness to each room. From when the sun rises to when the sun sets, your seats are center stage as the city comes to life. The pinnacle of waterfront living with 160 feet of waterfront, private dock with 2 places for a boat and 2 jet ski lifts, a guest house and garages for 6 cars. Private theatre, billiards room, master suite with private deck are just a few features of this refined estate.” The mansion is 7,140 sq ft on 0.6 acres with 160 ft of waterfront. Its listed ownership is confusing. Thomas A. Ellison, his sister (Debbie Ellison Bacon) and her husband (John Bacon) are on the records. It was (and may still be) Debbie’s and John’s home. Ellison, his father, Bill Ellison (the founder of the company), and Bacon were the principal owners of Bellevue-based Savers, Inc. The company is an international chain of thrift stores and operates under the name of Value Village in the PNW. In 2000 Bill Ellison and Bacon sold their interest to Boston based Berkshire Partners LLC for $45 million. John and Debbie Ellison Bacon established the multimillion dollar Bacon Family Foundation that supports local children and family organizations. The Bacons purchased Bruce McCaw’s former Groat Point Mansion (see next paragraph and Seattle Mansions 2/21/13 post).

Bruce McCaw sold, for $15.3 million, his Medina Groat Point estate in January 2011 (Seattle Mansions 2/13/11 post) to a trustee for John E. and Debbie Ellison Bacon (see previous paragraph). This was the highest priced sale of Lake Washington waterfront property in 2011. The property was listed for sale in 2009 for $34 million and dropped to $27 million in 2010. The listing agent was Terre Foster, Windermere – “The Grand Point of Medina. A landmark offered for the first time this century. Commanding 527 feet of some of the most coveted waterfront in the world, the Chateau takes its place among the great estates in the Northwest. Regal grounds split into expansive views.” The estate has 13,940 sq ft on 1.89 acres with 527 feet of waterfront, 6 bedrooms and 9 baths. This is considered one of Lake Washington’s premiere lots. The buildings were demolished in 2012 (Seattle Mansions 2/21/13 post).

Groat Point was subdivided into multiple lots in the mid 1900s. The property and mansion on the southwest corner of the Point is owned by J. Lennox Scott (page 89). Lennox is Chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate. The company was founded in 1931 by his grandfather and has become one of the largest and most successful regional real estate companies in the nation. The mansion is 7,190 sq ft on 0.6 acres with 155 ft of waterfront.

Costco Sr Ex VP and COO, Richard DiCerchio’s, mansion was listed for sale for $11.3 million in early 2011, lowered to $10.3 million later in the year and taken off the market in 2012. It was listed by Wendy Lister, CBBain. “High-impact views...collective architectural strategic design interactive with Olympic peaks, Seattle's painted spires, incomparable Mt. Rainier. A greatroom inspiration...the powerful command center...tremendous, sleek overscale cuisine bar; astonishing floor to ceil window hoisted by crane. Nana w all at waterside opens the brilliant fireside Nutron lit pool for fresh air moonlight/sunshine swims. Movies, sport bar. Alfresco kitchen/BBQ. Deep water dock. Influential, unequaled Groat Point!” The mansion has 9,000 sq ft on 0.65 acres with 118 feet of waterfront. More information is on the Seattle Mansions 2/15/11 post.

(Updated 2/22/13)

Cruising Medina’s South Coast and Lake Washington

Page numbers on the map refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes.  This area covers pages 91 to 104.

Medina’s south coast is known for its spectacular homes.  After Gates’ estate, the most popular LW mansion viewing site is the cove northwest of Groat Point.  This is the location of Charles Simonyi’s “Windows 2000 House” (page 4 and 94), Nathan Myhrvold’s “T-Rex House”(page 97)  and Jeff and Susan Brotman’s “Their Art House” (page 98).  Please see earlier 5/4/11 post for summary information about these mansions.

William G. “Gary” Jr. and Victoria Reed sold their 8,600 sq ft Medina home (page 100) on 5.35 acres for $22 million in 2009.  This is the most expensive Lake Washington home sale since Lake Washington 130 Homes was published. The home in the cove between Simonyi and Myhrvold is for sale for $5.9 million.  Please see earlier 5/3/11 post for summary information about these mansions.

Miller Freeman (page 88) was one of the early community leaders in the early 1900s and was instrumental in establishing the early schools.  In the early 1900s the area was primarily farms.  Overlake Country Club was built inland in 1920 just up the hill from here and within what is now the city limits.  It was and still is a highly rated golf course and club.  It was originally a popular week-end retreat for Seattleites and is now the country club for residents of Medina and the surrounding Eastside communities.

Medina was incorporated in 1955.  It remained a sleepy community until the development of downtown Bellevue and Microsoft in Redmond began in the 1980s.  This waterfront became very popular and values skyrocketed.  Medina has two public elementary schools and the city is in the Bellevue school district.  Please see earlier 4/15/11 post for more Medina information.

(This is the ninth chapter [go to next chapter] of our “Lake Washington Cruising” article. The chapters are being posted in reverse order.  When all chapters are posted they will be in order in this blog with the first chapter at the top.  I will be posting approximately two chapters per month.  You can read and print an abbreviated pdf version of the entire article.)

Medina South - Mansions

South to Northwest

Medina’s south coast is known for its spectacular homes. After Gates’ estate, the most popular LW mansion viewing site is the cove northwest of Groat Point. This is the location of the “Windows 2000 House,” “T-Rex House” and “Their Art House.”

This mansion is 10,250 sq ft on 0.96 acres with 120 feet of waterfront. It is the home of Charles M. and Yvonne Pigott. Charles was President and CEO of Bellevue-based PACCAR, Inc. He led the company from 1965 to when he retired in 1996. PACCAR is now recognized as the truck manufacturing world leader and has numerous manufacturing facilities in the greater Seattle area. The company was founded by Charles’ grandfather, William Pigott, Sr., in 1905. Charles’ son, Mark Pigott (page 113), became Chairman and CEO in 1997.

Former Microsoft executive, Charles Simonyi, owns the mansion which has more windows than any other home on this lake. The house picked up its name when Microsoft introduced Windows 2000. Charles Simonyi is a Hungarian-born former Microsoft executive. His former girl-friend, from the 1980s until 2008, was Martha Stewart. He later met Lisa Persdotter, a Swedish socialite, and they got engaged on 08/08/08. He was 60 and she was 28 at the time. Their wedding in Gothenburg, Sweden, following three days of celebrations, was attended by neighbor Bill Gates. Simonyi was one of the initial commercial astronauts and the first commercial outer space frequent flyer. The mansion is 19,000 sq ft on 1.3 acres with 300 feet of waterfront. (For more information see Seattle Mansions May 2011 post and pages 4 and 94).

This property was listed at $7.9 million in 2009, $6.5 million in 2010 and $5.9 million since 2011. It is listed by Wendy Lister and Kirsten Paulsen, CBBain. “Platinum lakefront...southwest Gold Coast. Unsurpassed wade-in waterfront. Summertime marine amphitheatre...growing up or slowing down fitness rowing...sailboats in the bay...genius pool setting. Acknowledging classic sensitivity: full coach house with kitchen, terra cotta morning courtyard, French doors; solarium; shutters, knot gardens. A Medina generation home saluting its giant neighbors...retaining the irreplaceable charm of the past.” This home is on page 96 in LW 130 Homes. It is nestled in Medina’s southwestern cove between some of the area’s most spectacular mansions. It is owned by David and Judith McGrath and has 6,200 sq ft of 0.6 acres with 42 feet of waterfront.

Another former Microsoft executive, Nathan Myhrvold, owns the T-Rex House (page 97 and Seattle Mansions 2/22/10 post). Nathan used some of his Microsoft multimillions to fund a dinosaur bone digging foundation. Inside the big rounded windows of his living room you can see one of the t-rex skeletons he helped dig up. He co-founded Bellevue-based Intellectual Ventures in 2000 and the company has been featured in recent news. He is a prize winning nature and wildlife photographer and a master French chef, occasionally working as an assistant chef at top-of-the-line restaurants. The mansion is 19,600 sq ft on 2.0 acres with 115 feet of waterfront.

Costco co-founder and Chairman, Jeff and Susan Brotman own the mansion (page 98) known as “Their Art House” that includes monumental art pieces. The louvers on the front (water side) and roof of the house adjust to provide the optimum natural light on the extensive art collection. Jeff and Susan Brotman hosted lunch with Michelle Obama at their Medina mansion on October 25, 2010 (see Seattle Mansions 10/24/10 post). The $7,500 per plat lunch was a fundraiser for US Senator Patty Murray’s (Democrat Washington) reelection. President Obama returned to the Brotmans for a $17,900 per plate fundraising brunch on February 17, 2012 (2/9/12 Seattle Mansions post). The mansion is 11,500 sq ft on 2.35 acres with 215 feet of waterfront.

William G. “Gary” Jr. and Victoria Reed sold their 8,600 sq ft Medina mansion on 5.35 acres with 305 feet of waterfront (page 100 in Lake Washington 130 Homes) in September 2009. The estate features a waterfront tennis court and fabulous lawns and gardens. They moved to their new mansion in Madison Park. This and the Bezos' property at 5.35 acres each are the largest waterfront properties in Medina. See Seattle Mansions Blog for the sale and new mansion. The recorded buyer was Blue Water Realty LLC whose principals are Gary’s son and daughter, Doug Reed and Sarah Reed. Gary is the retired Chairman of Simpson Investment. He is the grandson of Mark Edward Reed who is the first of the Reeds to run Simpson Investment that is owned by the Reed/Mosley families. Gary grew up on the Reed Estate in Madison Park that was the early 1900s LW waterfront estate that was larger than the current Gates and Allen compounds. The estate was subdivided into nine lots and Howard Schultz is the most prominent resident on the old estate. (see 4/23/12 post).

This home was listed for $5.9 million in 2012 and lowered to $5.3 million in 2013. From the listing by Leo Van Hollebeke and Tere Foster, Windermere: “Expansive views & privacy in the heart of Medina. Enjoy 105 ft of south-facing beachfront, looking out to snowcapped mountains, Lake Washington, & nearby cities. Sited on almost 3/4 of an acre, mature lawns provide privacy for the ultimate in serenity & quiet. Clean lines & walls of windows reflect sparkling blue waters in this mid-century modern rambler. Entertain on the view patio leading out to the private dock. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on one of the most desired streets in Medina.” The home is 3,120 sq ft on 0.7 acres with 105 feet of waterfront. It is owned by John R. Biddle. He acquired the property from the estate of his mother, Mona Louise Biddle, when she passed away in 2011 at the age of 85. Her deceased husband, Brooks Biddle (1924-1999), was the founder of Bothell based Brooks Biddle Automotive, Inc. and a well-known football player at UW.

(Updated 5/23/13)

(Page numbers refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes)

Medina Southwest - Mansions

South to North

Medina’s West Coast is Know as CEO Row. Many of the CEOs and founders of the area’s leading companies have homes on Medina’s west coast between Dabney Point and the SR520 Bridge. Bill Gates is the best known. At the southern end of this coast, side-by-side, are three of the most prominent homes on some of Medina’s largest waterfront estates. Dabney Point is home to Medina’s beach park, city hall and police department. Around the point and to the north, on the western shore of Medina, are the side-by-side (pages 110-112) expansive Bezos, La Haye and Grinstein multi-mansioned estates.

Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney attended fund raisers in Medina on June 4, 2012. The evening $25,000 per person event was at the waterfront mansion of Wayne and Christine Perry. More information is in Seattle Mansions 12/17/12 Post. Wayne is National President of the Boy Scouts of America and former President of McCaw Cellular and a co-founder of the Seattle-based Monroe & Perry law firm which evolved into the prominent Stokes Lawrence firm. He was a Cub Scout as a young boy and has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America ever since. Previous Boy Scouts positions include president of the Chief Seattle Council and president of the Western Region. He was named International Commissioner in 2006 and National President in 2012. He also has an ownership interest in the Seattle Mariners. The mansion is 9,450 sq ft on 0.7 acres with 92 feet of waterfront.

Gerald Grinstein (page 110) is the former CEO of Delta Airlines and Burlington Northern Railroad. This is the site of one Jack Sikma’s (NBA star) former homes. Bill Gates rented here when his house was being built. The mansion is 14,030 sq ft on 2 acres with 175 feet of waterfront.

Peter La Haye (page 111) is the deceased inventor and developer of cataract implant lenses. He tagically died in a 1999 private plane accident. At the time the complex was listed for sale for $45 million and was written up in The Wall Street Journal as one of the most expensive U.S. homes for sale. The mansion is 24,130 sq ft on 5.1 acres with 372 feet of waterfront.

Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s CEO and founder, (pages 105 and 112) is the northern most of these three famous estates. Bezos recently completed a $28 million home improvement. More information is on the Seattle Mansions blog. Two mansions and a caretaker’s home total 29,000 sq ft on 5.3 acres with 310 feet of waterfront. This and another (Reed, page 100) lot of the same size are the largest waterfront lots in Medina.

This home was listed for sale in 2011 for $5.4 million. It was taken off the market in 2012. The home was listed by Wendy Lister, CBBain: “Many say it ~ few can claim it ~ On the 50 yard line at waters edge! Medina's finest seat. Adventure films of tag in the sky...mysteries of rich red rubies at dusk...jagged ice blue peaks. Parading a NW strength; forming a bond with nature. Oak floors; fir trim; main floor guest ste. Formal dinner room; library; convertible bonus; lovely updated kitchen. Rare, ample cul de sac accommodates colossal private parking...at base of privacy hill. Plan your parties. 150ft dock ~ 5000lb lift; 2nd slip.” The home is 4,050 sq ft on 0.8 acres with 106 feet of waterfront. The property is owned by Dr. Robert H. Rudolph. He is retired and specialized in oncology (cancer) with Virginia Mason and was a professor at UW.

This home was listed for sale in 2009 for $7.8 million. It was sold 3/31/11 for $6.4 million. The home was listed by Kathryn Lister, CBBain: “A Tuscan treasure sited at the 50 yard view line focused on spectacular cityscapes of towers and neonic hues, snowcapped Olympic peaks, full breadth of Lake Washington. 115’ of superb level shore lands; new dock being installed. An interior arcade of satin smooth Doric columns, Roman arches heeding a sense of scale and light. Incorporating the framework for a home that should be lived in; terrific indoor play spaces; a fresh air pool pavilion and fireplace at waters edge. The genius of privacy.” The mansion is 6,320 sq ft on 0.7 acres with 116 feet of waterfront. It is about ½ mile south of Bill Gates’ compound. The property is owned by Chun Yang and was purchased from Hung Nguyen.

Further north is the must see, Bill Gates compound (pages 118 and 119). More information about his annual very exclusive “CEO Summit” and his personal “Convention Center” are in a separate post.

Other CEOs/Presidents who own homes on this coast include James Sinegal (Costco and page 108), Mark Piggot (PACCAR and page 113), and Jon Shirley (former Microsoft and page 120).

Page Numbers refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes.

The tour of Lake Washington Map of the Stars^® Mansions continues with Bill Gates and Medina Northwest - Mansions.

Cruising Medina’s West Coast and Lake Washington

Page numbers on the map refer to Lake Washington 130 Homes.  This area covers pages 105 to 124.

The City of Medina is a low-density residential community with a population of 3,500.  It has 4.5 miles of waterfront and 1.6 square miles of land.  The city ranks number 2 behind Hunts Point in the state in per capita income with $82,000.  The waterfront boundaries are with Bellevue to the east in Meydenbauer Bay and with Hunts Point to the north around Evergreen Point in Fairweather Bay.

The southwest point of Medina is Dabney Point and home to Medina’s beach park, city hall and police department.  Medina’s west coast from Dabney Point to the SR520 Bridge is known as CEO row and Medina’s Gold Coast.  The mega-lots (lots over two acres) in this area of Medina stretch over 200 yards from the shoreline to Evergreen Point Road. Medina’s western bluffs are over 100 feet above the water.  Many of the bluff houses are hard to see from the water because they are high on the hill offering fantastic views.  Because of the height, many estates have trams.  These trams cost more than $100,000 each.  The stairways from the bluff to water level have over 100 stairs. There are three MLS listings over $4.2 million.

At the southern end are the side-by-side expansive Peter La Haye (deceased and inventor and developer of cataract implant lenses) and Jeff Bezos (Amazon founder and CEO) multi-mansioned estates (previous post).

Further north is the must see, Bill Gates compound. Since 1997 Microsoft and Bill Gates have been holding an annual very exclusive “CEO Summit.”  The inaugural 1997 conference introduced his 50,000 sq ft, $150 million, LW estate that was near completion.  Usually about 100 top-level people from around the world attend.  Sessions and meetings are held at the Microsoft campus and Bill’s estate, aka his personal Convention Center (see guide).

(This is the tenth chapter [go to next chapter] of our “Lake Washington Cruising” article. The chapters are being posted in reverse order.  When all chapters are posted they will be in order in this blog with the first chapter at the top.  I will be posting approximately two chapters per month.  You can read and print an abbreviated pdf version of the entire article.)

Bill Gates Mansion

Guide For Viewing From Water

A – Grand Staircase – 92 feet long, descending 84 steps with roof 63 feet above the stairway.  The Grand Entrance is at the top with a 6,300 sq ft garage for guest limos.  The gate for the road to the estate is in the upper right.  The driveway continues past the Grand Entrance through a second gate to the family four car garage above the inner sanctum [D].

B – Library (hidden behind [A] and trees), 2,100 sq ft and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester.

C – Guest and convention wing with reception hall, guest rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, meeting rooms, theaters, etc.

D – Family 11,500 sq ft “inner sanctum” with 4 bedrooms. A 60 x 17 foot indoor/outdoor pool is below and the lakefront building is the boat house.

E– Executive offices and main reception hall.

F – Security offices, activity center and exercise room.

Since 1997 Microsoft and Bill Gates have been holding an annual very exclusive “CEO Summit.”  The inaugural 1997 conference introduced his 50,000 sq ft, $150 million, Lake Washington estate that was near completion.  Usually about 100 top-level people from around the world attend.  Sessions and meetings are held at the Microsoft campus and Bill’s estate, aka his personal Convention Center.  Most of the meetings and social events are closed to the media and public and advance notices of the times and places of these are not provided.  The above is a guide to his lakefront convention center as viewed from the public waters of Lake Washington.  The estate along with more information is in LW 130 Homes on pages 118 and 119.