Food + Beverage

Witch’s Brew

A Spooktacular Autumn Sparkler Article and Photography by Ingredients 12 oz prosecco 2/3 cup blackberries 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp sugar 5-10 sprigs thyme Method Add blackberries, water, and sugar to a small pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Continue boiling for 5 minutes or until blackberries can be easily mashed with the back of a spoon.  Mash the blackberries until they are  all burst. Turn off heat and add thyme sprigs.  Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes, then...

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Locally Raised

Salt Craft Meat Market owner shares her passion for agriculture Article by Cassidy Ritter | Photography by Salt Craft Meat Market Some people are lucky to find their passion at a young age, and Castle Rock native Jordan Hinton is one of them.  When she was 8 years old, she began participating in 4-H, a program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that teaches youth about farming, livestock care, woodworking, cooking and more. Jordan did this until she was 18. She also raised pigs, while...

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Taste Castle Rock

Restaurants Elevating the Local Food Scene Article and Photography by The Castle Rock dining scene is booming with cozy brunch spots, elevated cocktail lounges, and authentic international flavors. From scratch-made comfort food to refined date-night dishes, the latest wave of openings brings exciting variety to Douglas County. Here are eight vibrant new restaurants to add to your local dining list.   Bar Hummingbird at The Brinkerhoff The Promenade at Castle Rock Long awaited Bar...

Home + Design

October Garden Guide

Put the Garden to Bed: Your Fall Winterization Checklist Article by Debbie Hill The 2026 growing season is officially in the books, and it was certainly a challenging one. Record high temperatures, ongoing drought, and local water restrictions tested our gardens every step of the way. However, the summer heat did bring us one delightful win: melons! Melons thrive in high heat, which allowed their natural sugars to fully develop into extra-sweet, ripe fruit—a rare treat for local gardeners. ...

Style + Beauty

Castle Rock Artisans

Colorado Western Style Through Art Article by Debbie Hill | Photography by Provided; Casey Baker Photo Robert Quimby - Robert Quimby Art DEBBIE: Let's start with you telling me about yourself. Were you always an artist, or did that come later? ROBERT: I grew up around cattle and horses in Nebraska. I always took art classes, but people discouraged pursuing it as a career. After flunking calculus and abandoning architecture, I took college art electives. That snowballed into degrees in art...

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September Garden Guide

Savor the Season: Fall Harvesting, Planting, and Lawn Care Article by Debbie Hill The days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler. Summer is slowly coming to an end. Our first frost is just around the corner. When I think of September, I think about warm spices and the sweet smell of apples and juicy ripe pears filing the air. Spending time in the kitchen baking, pickling and canning the excess bounty of the season. It is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. As our warm...

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Palisade Peach Beehive Bellini

Tequila Makes This A Little Boozier Than Your Average Bellini Article and Photography by Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz. peach nectar 1/2 oz. Colorado honey 1 1/2 oz. reposado tequila 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice Ice 8 oz. Prosecco Palisade Peach slices 2 small chunks honeycomb (optional) Directions: In a small heatproof bowl, microwave nectar and honey, stirring occasionally, until honey is dissolved, about 20 seconds. This can also be done on the stove with a small saucepan. In...

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August Garden Guide

Summer Harvest Article by Debbie Hill Sweet summertime! There is nothing quite like the taste of ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and peaches whose juice runs down your arm with every bite, not to mention more zucchini than you know what to do with. This is the month we finally reap the bounty of our hard labor. While nothing beats cooking a meal with backyard produce, sharing the surplus with family, friends and neighbors is even better. However, the season isn't over yet. Keep your garden...

Health + Wellness

Your Birth, Your Journey

How AdventHealth Castle Rock’s Concierge Program Redefines the Birth Experience Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Abby Watkins; Ellen Jackal Photography Bringing a new life into the world is potentially the most profound, yet entirely unpredictable event a woman will ever experience. Medical advancements have made childbirth much safer, but it can feel disconnected from the intimate experience most mothers hope for.  The Birthplace Concierge at AdventHealth Castle Rock bridges that gap so...

Local Services

Loved by Dogs, Trusted by Owners

The Ruff House’s compassionate care wins hearts and wags tails. Article by Allyson Straczek | Photography by Provided Loving a dog is a special relationship that brings a lifetime of joy and companionship. When families need to leave their dogs in the care of others for daycare or boarding, only the best will do. Founded by Steve Schaefer and his daughter, Meghan Schaefer, The Ruff House is committed to loving dogs as much as their families do, offering social, supervised daycare and cage-free...