Food + Beverage

Peach Sparkling Lemonade

The Best Way to Enjoy Palisade Peaches Article and Photography by Peach Sparkling Lemonade  Feeling bubbly? Try this refreshing, adult lemonade spiked with Jim Beam Peach Bourbon. Add a pop of color by garnishing with a sprig of rosemary and convince your friends that you’re basically a professional bartender. 1 ½ ounces Jim Beam Peach Bourbon 3 ounces lemonade Splash of soda Peach wedge Sprig of rosemary Combine peach bourbon and lemonade in a glass over ice...

Local Services

Meet the Vets at Privately and Locally Owned Brekke Vet

Veterinarians Who Love your Pet Almost as Much as You Do Article and Photography by Provided Page 2 Dr. Andee Youngblood, DVM Why did you become a vet? Veterinary medicine is the perfect blend of physical, emotional, and mental challenge. I enjoy problem-solving, staying active, and building meaningful connections—with both animals and people. It’s a profession that keeps me growing every day. What’s your top advice for keeping your pet healthy during the summer and winter in...

Home + Design

August Garden Guide

Time to Reap the Benefits of Your Effort and Passion Article by Debbie Hill | Photography by Steve Hill August is the time to reap the harvest of all the hard work and labors of love you have put into your garden. The days are warm and dry. The nights will begin to cool by the end of the month. Pull up a chair, pour some sweet tea, and take in the beauty of the sunflowers and fresh tomatoes. Have more than you can eat? Preserve them, share with your neighbors or donate them to a food bank...

Style + Beauty

Where the Wild Horses Roam

Local Jewelry Designer and Store Owner Mauzie Mays Spends Weekends in the Wild to Connect With Majestic Mustangs in Sanctuary Program Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by TJ Holmes & Holly Myers Colorado’s majestic mustangs offer a sense of wonderment and awe, roaming free on wild lands not found in many other places. Take in the flowing manes, the muscular shoulders, and the ease with which they move along in stride with one another. Jewelry designer and owner of Mauzie's Fine Jewelry...

Health + Wellness

Solstice Med Spa

Get Ready for Beautiful Summer Skin Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided Summer is in full blast, and the sunshine feels so good. However, more sun means protecting skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Gina Kaufman, nurse practitioner and owner of Solstice Med Spa in Castle Rock, provides expert guidance on skin health throughout the summer months. Regarding sunscreen, Gina explains, “UVB rays are the rays that will burn you. The UVA rays will be the ones that cause signs of...

Health + Wellness

Summer Day Trip Adventures

Explore Castle Rock and Exciting Destinations in Our Backyard Article and Photography by 1. Hike the Rock A rite of passage for Castle Rock residents, the iconic Rock Park Loop Trail is a 1.4-mile circuit that rewards visitors with panoramic views. Composed of sand fused with opal and agate, the Rock is remarkably resistant to the elements and home to fireworks and the beloved holiday star. 2. The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures Tucked within Philip S. Miller Park, The EDGE offers an...

Food + Beverage

Big-Batch Watermelon Mojito

Perfect for Summer Entertaining Article by Debbie Hill Ingredients For the Mint Simple Syrup: 1 and 1/2 cups (340ml) water 1 and 1/4 cups (298g) granulated sugar 2 1"-strips lime peel 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves For the Watermelon Mojito Mix: 1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves more for garnish 8 cups seedless watermelon cubed 2 cups (454ml) white rum use more or less depending on desired strength of cocktail 3/4 cup (170ml) freshly squeezed lime juice 1 cup (227ml) prosecco ...

Home + Design

July Garden Guide

Flourishing in the Summer Heat Article by Debbie Hill Hot summer days and warm, golden evenings have our Castle Rock gardens bursting with life. Tomatoes are ripening into vibrant reds, corn is stretching past your knees, and zucchini? Coming in by the bushel. With a little attention to detail, your garden and landscape can thrive through the season—keeping flowers blooming and produce producing beautifully. Vegetables: Feed, Protect, and Pollinate Feed Regularly: Vegetables are heavy...

Health + Wellness

Sparq Physical Therapy

Preparation and Recovery for Your Adventures Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided As winter adventures turn into summer ones, the owners and physical therapists at Sparq Physical Therapy in Castle Rock provide expert advice for managing sore muscles and injuries. "Being in Colorado, there is something for every season and most people partake," explains Kristine Godsil, co-owner of Sparq and physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor, pediatrics, and orthopedic...

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June Garden Guide

Memorial Day Kicks Off Castle Rock’s Peak Gardening Season Article by Debbie Hill The arrival of Memorial Day in late May brings joy and celebration to Colorado gardeners! The days of planting warm season vegetables have arrived! June is the perfect time to plant all those sweet juicy tomatoes, zucchini, corn and pumpkins. But don't wait! Our growing season is short. It is somewhere between 104-134 days, depending on the weather, and most warm season vegetables take 90 days to bear fruit. ...