/* ============================================================
   AVALON AT CHERRY KNOLL FARM · The Bluegrass Ledger
   Design system — Kentucky bluegrass / warm cream / signature gold
   Derby palette, drawn from the black & gold Avalon shield.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* palette */
  --c-hunter: #173A2E;          /* bluegrass green */
  --c-hunter-deep: #102A20;
  --c-hunter-darkest: #0A1B14;
  --c-cream: #F5EEDD;           /* warm cream */
  --c-paper: #EFE6CE;
  --c-paper-warm: #E8DBB9;
  --c-saddle: #5A3A20;          /* bourbon brown accent */
  --c-saddle-light: #7C5230;
  --c-brass: #C3A24E;           /* signature Avalon gold */
  --c-brass-dark: #9C7C30;
  --c-ink: #14140F;
  --c-ink-soft: #2A2A22;
  --c-mist: rgba(20, 20, 15, 0.55);

  /* type */
  --f-display: "Fraunces", "Tiempos", "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --f-body: "Inter Tight", "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --f-mono: "JetBrains Mono", "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;

  /* scale */
  --maxw: 1320px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 3rem);

  /* effects */
  --line: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18);
  --line-cream: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.22);
  --shadow-soft: 0 14px 32px -18px rgba(22, 25, 26, 0.35);
  --shadow-card: 0 18px 44px -24px rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.55);
}

/* ---------- reset / base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--f-body);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  background: var(--c-cream);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

::selection { background: var(--c-brass); color: var(--c-hunter-deep); }

/* ---------- paper grain texture ---------- */
.grain::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='1.4' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/><feColorMatrix values='0 0 0 0 0.36  0 0 0 0 0.23  0 0 0 0 0.12  0 0 0 0.07 0'/></filter><rect width='100%' height='100%' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

/* ---------- type ---------- */
.display, h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 80, "opsz" 144;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.7rem); line-height: 1.18; }

.serif-italic { font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100; }

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-saddle);
}
.eyebrow--cream { color: var(--c-brass); }

.mono { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.lead { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--c-ink-soft); max-width: 60ch; }

/* ---------- layout primitives ---------- */
.container { max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--gutter); }
.section { padding: clamp(4rem, 9vw, 8rem) 0; position: relative; }
.section--cream { background: var(--c-cream); }
.section--paper { background: var(--c-paper); }
.section--hunter { background: var(--c-hunter); color: var(--c-cream); }
.section--hunter .eyebrow { color: var(--c-brass); }
.section--hunter .lead { color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.78); }
.section--ink { background: var(--c-ink); color: var(--c-cream); }

.grid { display: grid; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-3--keep-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ---------- bridle-stitch divider ---------- */
.stitch {
  display: block;
  height: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--c-saddle) 0 14px,
    transparent 14px 24px
  );
  background-size: 24px 1px;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: 100% 1px;
  position: relative;
}
.stitch::before, .stitch::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-brass);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--c-saddle);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.stitch::before { left: 0; }
.stitch::after  { right: 0; }
.stitch--cream { background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-brass) 0 14px, transparent 14px 24px); }
.stitch--cream::before, .stitch--cream::after { background: var(--c-cream); border-color: var(--c-brass); }

/* ---------- nav ---------- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.16);
}
.nav__inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px var(--gutter);
  max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  transition: padding .3s ease;
}
.nav { transition: background .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease; }
.nav--scrolled { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -22px rgba(14,35,22,.6); background: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.97); }
.nav--scrolled .nav__inner { padding-top: 9px; padding-bottom: 9px; }
.nav__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav__mark { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.nav__name {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--c-hunter-deep);
}
.nav__name small {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--c-saddle);
  margin-top: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 26px; align-items: center; }
.nav__links a {
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-hunter-deep);
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: border-color .25s;
}
.nav__links a:hover, .nav__links a.active { border-color: var(--c-brass); }
.nav__cta {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: var(--c-hunter);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-hunter-deep);
}
.nav__cta:hover { background: var(--c-hunter-deep); }
.nav__toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 0; padding: 8px; color: var(--c-hunter-deep); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .nav__cta { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: block; }
  .nav--open .nav__links {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px;
    position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--c-cream); padding: 24px var(--gutter);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.16);
  }
  .nav--open .nav__cta {
    display: inline-block; align-self: flex-start;
    margin: 0 var(--gutter) 24px;
  }
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex; align-items: end;
  background: var(--c-hunter-deep);
  color: var(--c-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__img {
  position: absolute; inset: -4%;
  background-image: url("../assets/hero.jpg");
  background-image: image-set(url("../assets/hero.webp") type("image/webp"), url("../assets/hero.jpg") type("image/jpeg"));
  background-size: cover; background-position: center 38%;
  filter: brightness(0.62) saturate(0.95) contrast(1.02);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  animation: kenburns 26s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  will-change: transform;
}
@keyframes kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1.04) translate3d(0,0,0); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.12) translate3d(-1.5%, -1.5%, 0); }
}
.hero__veil {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 28% 78%, rgba(14,35,22,0.30) 0%, rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.74) 72%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.30) 0%, rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.30) 45%, rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.92) 100%);
}
.hero__inner {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter) clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 2rem; align-items: end;
}
.hero__meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.hero__chap { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-brass); }
.hero__title { color: var(--c-cream); max-width: 18ch; }
.hero__title em { color: var(--c-brass); font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100; }
.hero__sub { font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.6vw, 1.4rem); color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.86); max-width: 38ch; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-top: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__addr { text-align: right; }
.hero__addr .mono { color: var(--c-brass); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.hero__addr .place { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--c-cream); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .hero { min-height: 88vh; }
  .hero__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__addr { text-align: left; }
}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: transform .2s, background .2s, color .2s;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn--brass { background: var(--c-brass); color: var(--c-hunter-darkest); border-color: var(--c-brass-dark); }
.btn--brass:hover { background: #C99B5C; }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--c-cream); border-color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.5); }
.btn--ghost:hover { border-color: var(--c-brass); color: var(--c-brass); }
.btn--ink { background: var(--c-hunter); color: var(--c-cream); border-color: var(--c-hunter-deep); }
.btn--ink:hover { background: var(--c-hunter-deep); }

.btn .arr { width: 16px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; position: relative; }
.btn .arr::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; right: 0; top: -3px;
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-top: 1px solid currentColor; border-right: 1px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ---------- trust bar ---------- */
.trust {
  background: var(--c-paper);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18);
}
.trust__row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
}
.trust__cell {
  padding: 22px var(--gutter);
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.14);
}
.trust__cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.trust__cell .mono { color: var(--c-saddle); display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
.trust__cell .val { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.2rem); color: var(--c-hunter-deep); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .trust__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust__cell { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.14); }
  .trust__cell:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.14); }
}

/* ---------- section heading ---------- */
.sec-head {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr; gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}
.sec-head__chap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.sec-head__chap .mono { color: var(--c-saddle); }
.sec-head__chap .num { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 3.5rem; color: var(--c-brass); line-height: 1; }
.sec-head h2 { max-width: 22ch; }
.section--hunter .sec-head__chap .mono { color: var(--c-brass); }
.section--hunter .sec-head__chap .num { color: var(--c-brass); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .sec-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- about / meet denice ---------- */
.about-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem); align-items: start; }
.about-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: var(--c-saddle-light);
  background-image: url("../assets/denice-portrait.jpg");
  background-image: image-set(url("../assets/denice-portrait.webp") type("image/webp"), url("../assets/denice-portrait.jpg") type("image/jpeg"));
  background-size: cover; background-position: center 20%;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
}
.about-photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-photo .plaque {
  position: absolute; bottom: 18px; left: 18px;
  background: var(--c-cream);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--c-brass);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-saddle);
}
.about-photo .plaque b { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; color: var(--c-hunter-deep); margin-top: 2px; }
.about-body p { margin: 0 0 1.1rem; }
.about-body .pull {
  font-family: var(--f-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 100;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--c-hunter-deep);
  padding: 1.5rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--c-brass);
}
.cred-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18); margin-top: 2rem; border: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18); }
.cred-cell { background: var(--c-cream); padding: 1.1rem; }
.cred-cell .mono { color: var(--c-saddle); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cred-cell .val { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--c-hunter-deep); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .about-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- services list (almanac entries) ---------- */
.svc-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.svc-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 70px 1.1fr 2fr 110px;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.18);
}
.svc-row:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.18); }
.svc-row .num { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--c-brass); }
.svc-row h3 { color: var(--c-cream); }
.svc-row h3 em { color: var(--c-brass); font-style: italic; }
.svc-row .desc { color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.78); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.svc-row .tag { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-brass); justify-self: end; }
.svc-row:hover { background: rgba(181, 137, 79, 0.06); }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .svc-row { grid-template-columns: 50px 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  .svc-row .desc, .svc-row .tag { grid-column: 1 / -1; padding-left: 60px; }
  .svc-row .tag { justify-self: start; }
}

/* ---------- sales / horses grid ---------- */
.horse-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .horse-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.horse-card {
  background: var(--c-cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.horse-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saddle) 0%, var(--c-saddle-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.horse-card__photo svg { width: 60%; height: 60%; opacity: 0.7; color: var(--c-cream); }
.horse-card__plaque {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--c-brass); color: var(--c-hunter-deep);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.horse-card__body { padding: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem); }
.horse-card__body h3 { color: var(--c-hunter-deep); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.horse-card__discipline { font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--c-saddle); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.horse-card__specs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px 16px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18); padding-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.horse-card__spec { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.horse-card__spec .k { color: var(--c-saddle); font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.horse-card__spec .v { color: var(--c-ink); }
.horse-card__record { color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.horse-card__price {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline;
  padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18);
}
.horse-card__price .ask { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--c-hunter-deep); }
.horse-card__price .label { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-saddle); }

/* ---------- clinic calendar ---------- */
.clinic-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-top: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18); }
.clinic-row {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1.4fr 1fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 110px;
  align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18);
}
.clinic-row__date { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.clinic-row__date .m { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-saddle); }
.clinic-row__date .d { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--c-hunter-deep); line-height: 1; }
.clinic-row__date .y { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--c-saddle); }
.clinic-row h3 { color: var(--c-hunter-deep); font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.clinic-row .by { font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--c-saddle); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.clinic-row .fmt, .clinic-row .fee { font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); }
.clinic-row .status {
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--c-brass); color: var(--c-saddle);
  justify-self: end;
}
.clinic-row .status.full { color: var(--c-saddle-light); border-color: var(--c-saddle-light); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .clinic-row { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 0.8rem 1.2rem; }
  .clinic-row > *:nth-child(n+3) { grid-column: 2; }
  .clinic-row__date { grid-row: 1 / span 5; }
}

/* ---------- training approach ---------- */
.approach { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.18); }
.approach__cell { background: var(--c-hunter); padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); }
.approach__cell .num { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--c-brass); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.approach__cell h3 { color: var(--c-cream); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.approach__cell p { color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.78); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .approach { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- amenities ---------- */
.amen-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18); border: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.18); }
.amen-cell { background: var(--c-cream); padding: 1.5rem; position: relative; }
.amen-cell .num { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--c-brass); display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.amen-cell h4 { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-hunter-deep); margin: 0 0 6px; }
.amen-cell p { margin: 0; color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-size: 0.9rem; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .amen-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ---------- facility tour grid ---------- */
.tour-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 140px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.tour-tile {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-saddle) 0%, var(--c-saddle-light) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; align-items: end;
  padding: 14px;
  color: var(--c-cream);
}
.tour-tile::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.tour-tile > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.tour-tile__cap {
  background: rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.78);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tour-tile__cap b { display: block; font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0; text-transform: none; color: var(--c-brass); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tour-tile::before { transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.tour-tile:hover::before { transform: scale(1.06); }
.tile-1 { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 2; }
.tile-1::before { background-image: url("../assets/circuit-1.jpg"); }
.tile-2 { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
.tile-2::before { background-image: url("../assets/circuit-2.jpg"); }
.tile-3 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
.tile-3::before { background-image: url("../assets/circuit-5.jpg"); }
.tile-4 { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
.tile-4::before { background-image: url("../assets/circuit-6.jpg"); background-position: center 30%; }
.tile-5 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
.tile-5::before { background-image: url("../assets/circuit-3.jpg"); }
.tile-6 { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
.tile-6::before { background-image: url("../assets/circuit-4.jpg"); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .tour-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 160px; }
  .tile-1, .tile-2, .tile-3, .tile-4, .tile-5, .tile-6 { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* ---------- contact / visit form ---------- */
.visit-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .visit-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.visit-meta h2 { color: var(--c-cream); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.visit-meta .pair { padding: 1rem 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.18); }
.visit-meta .pair:last-child { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.18); }
.visit-meta .pair .mono { color: var(--c-brass); display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; }
.visit-meta .pair .v { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-cream); }
.visit-meta .pair .v a { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(181, 137, 79, 0.5); padding-bottom: 1px; }
.visit-meta .pair .v a:hover { color: var(--c-brass); }

.form { background: var(--c-cream); padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); border: 1px solid var(--c-brass); }
.form h3 { color: var(--c-hunter-deep); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form .sub { font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--c-saddle); margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.field label { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-saddle); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font: inherit; font-family: var(--f-body); font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--c-paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(92, 58, 30, 0.3);
  color: var(--c-ink);
  border-radius: 0;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--c-brass); background: #FFF;
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.field-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .field-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.form .btn { margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.footer { background: var(--c-hunter-darkest); color: var(--c-cream); padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 2rem; }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.footer__brand .mono { color: var(--c-brass); display: block; margin: 8px 0 14px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; }
.footer__brand p { color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.7); max-width: 38ch; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer h5 { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-brass); margin: 0 0 1rem; }
.footer ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer li { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.footer li a { color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.85); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; }
.footer li a:hover { color: var(--c-brass); border-color: var(--c-brass); }
.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem; padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.16);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.55);
}

/* ---------- monogram & marks ---------- */
.monogram { color: var(--c-brass); }
.monogram--lg { width: 120px; height: 120px; }

/* ---------- reveal anim (fail-open) ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: opacity .8s ease, transform .8s ease; }
.reveal--hidden { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM LAYER — signature motion & components
   ============================================================ */

/* hero scroll cue */
.hero__cue {
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 22px; transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.7);
}
.hero__cue .rail { width: 1px; height: 42px; background: linear-gradient(var(--c-brass), transparent); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__cue .rail::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: -50%; left: 0; width: 1px; height: 50%; background: var(--c-cream); animation: cueDrop 2.1s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes cueDrop { 0% { top: -50%; } 60%,100% { top: 100%; } }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .hero__cue { display: none; } }

/* animated brass underline draw under headings */
.uline { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.uline::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -0.18em;
  height: 3px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--c-brass);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .15s;
}
.uline.drawn::after, .reveal:not(.reveal--hidden) .uline::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* count-up stat strip */
.stat-strip { background: var(--c-hunter-deep); color: var(--c-cream); }
.stat-strip__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.stat-cell {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem) var(--gutter);
  text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.14);
}
.stat-cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stat-cell .fig { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4rem); line-height: 1; color: var(--c-brass); font-variation-settings: "SOFT" 60; }
.stat-cell .fig sup { font-size: 0.45em; vertical-align: super; }
.stat-cell .cap { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.7); margin-top: 12px; display: block; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .stat-strip__row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-cell { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.14); }
  .stat-cell:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(242, 235, 217, 0.14); }
}

/* venue marquee */
.marquee {
  background: var(--c-paper); border-top: 1px solid rgba(92,58,30,.18); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(92,58,30,.18);
  overflow: hidden; padding: 16px 0; position: relative;
}
.marquee::before, .marquee::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 90px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.marquee::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-paper), transparent); }
.marquee::after { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--c-paper), transparent); }
.marquee__track { display: flex; gap: 0; width: max-content; animation: marquee 38s linear infinite; }
.marquee__track span {
  font-family: var(--f-display); font-style: italic; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  color: var(--c-hunter-deep); padding: 0 1.6rem; white-space: nowrap; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.6rem;
}
.marquee__track span::after { content: "✦"; color: var(--c-brass); font-style: normal; font-size: 0.6em; }
.marquee:hover .marquee__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* editorial gallery (On the Circuit) — used on facility/index */
.circuit-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 150px; gap: 12px; }
.circuit-cell { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--c-saddle); }
.circuit-cell img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.circuit-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.circuit-cell figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(14, 35, 22, 0.8); color: var(--c-cream);
  padding: 7px 11px; font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.circuit-cell::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(14,35,22,0.45)); pointer-events: none; }
.cc-a { grid-column: span 5; grid-row: span 2; }
.cc-b { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
.cc-c { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
.cc-d { grid-column: span 3; grid-row: span 1; }
.cc-e { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 1; }
.cc-f { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 1; }
@media (max-width: 800px) {
  .circuit-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 150px; }
  .cc-a, .cc-b, .cc-c, .cc-d, .cc-e, .cc-f { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
  .cc-a { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
}

/* story photo (about) */
.story-photo { position: relative; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(92,58,30,.2); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.story-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.story-photo figcaption {
  position: absolute; left: 14px; bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--c-cream); padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid var(--c-brass);
  font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--c-saddle);
}

/* magnetic buttons */
.btn--magnetic { transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), background .2s, color .2s; }

/* reduced motion — honor user preference, freeze everything decorative */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero__img { animation: none !important; transform: scale(1.04) !important; }
  .marquee__track { animation: none !important; }
  .hero__cue .rail::after { animation: none !important; }
  .reveal, .reveal--hidden { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .uline::after { transition: none !important; transform: scaleX(1) !important; }
  * { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

/* ---------- utilities ---------- */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.brass { color: var(--c-brass); }
.flex { display: flex; }
.gap-1 { gap: 1rem; }
.between { justify-content: space-between; }
.center { align-items: center; }

/* ============================================================
   AVALON additions — logo, retirement split, photo horse cards
   ============================================================ */
.nav__logo { height: 42px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer__logo { height: 55px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* photo-backed horse card */
.horse-card__photo--img {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* retirement split */
.retire-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}
.retire-photo {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 420px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.retire-body .lead { color: var(--c-ink-soft); }
.retire-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.4rem 0 1.6rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.retire-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--c-ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.retire-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  background: var(--c-brass);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.retire-price {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 8px;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--c-brass);
  padding-top: 12px;
}
.retire-price .ask { font-family: var(--f-display); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--c-hunter); line-height: 1; }
.retire-price .label { font-family: var(--f-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--c-saddle); text-transform: uppercase; }

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .retire-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .retire-photo { min-height: 280px; }
}