Food + Beverage

Pear and Ginger Sparkler

The Perfect Cocktail for Thanksgiving or any Occasion Article by Clare - MyMoneyCottage.com Ingredients: 2 oz pear vodka 1 oz ginger liqueur 1/2 oz lemon juice Sparkling water Ice Pear slice and ginger slice for garnish Instructions: In a shaker, combine pear vodka, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with a pear slice and a ginger slice. This light and bubbly...

Life + Culture

K9-P.A.W.S. Shelter Dogs to Service Dogs

Making Veterans Whole Again Through The Love Of Dogs Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided General William Tecumseh Sherman once said, “War is hell.” For veteran Michael Connors, the hellish part extends far beyond the war itself. Acclimating back to society after seeing, hearing, and smelling the horrors of war causes trauma that cannot be undone. When he was injured overseas, Michael recovered at Walter Reed. A dog program within the hospital changed his trajectory when a...

Health + Wellness

AdventHealth Castle Rock's New Cancer Center

A Beautiful New Space Treating Cancer Patients Opens Soon For Our Castle Rock Community Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided For cancer survivors, Melissa Rufenacht and Marcy Blair, the new cancer center at AdventHealth Castle Rock is a Godsend for the local community. “Unless you have been diagnosed with cancer, you don’t know there is no cancer center,” Marcy, the chairman of the foundation for AdventHealth Castle Rock, states. “You have to get in your car and drive.” ...

Travel

Christmas Shines Bright

Gaylord on the Rockies Offers a Beautiful Winter Wonderland Getaway Article by Kara Witherow | Photography by Gaylord Hotels Brightest at Gaylord Rockies The best Christmas memories don’t have to be made far from home. Just a quick drive from Denver, Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora will soon turn into a winter wonderland where families can slow down, laugh together, and make new traditions. From November 24, 2025, through January 2, 2026, the resort comes alive with millions of twinkling...

Food + Beverage

From Wide Open to Wide Awake

Wide Awake Eatery Brings A Lively Brunch To Wilcox Street Article by Kristen Gonzales For Sedalia’s Wide Open Saloon’s owners, Leah and Todd Hills, embracing their newest endeavor, Wide Awake Eatery on Wilcox Street, was about bringing an elevated brunch to Downtown Castle Rock. “We love brunch food,” Leah explains. “And for our menu, we just created what our favorite dishes are and decided to implement them into that space, and thought that it was something that the community could really...

Food + Beverage

Toasted S’mores Martini with Marshmallow Vodka

The Perfect Cocktail to Sip Fireside Article by Becky Hardin | Photography by Sveta Zarzamora Ingredients: For the Rim ½ tablespoon  chocolate syrup 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers For the Drink 1 ounce chocolate liqueur dark or milk ½ ounce marshmallow vodka ½ ounce heavy cream 1 marshmallow for garnish Method Dip the rim of your glass in the chocolate syrup and then in the crushed graham cracker. ½ tablespoon chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers...

Food + Beverage

Wine With a Purpose

Article by Laurie Probsdorfer | Photography by provided When I first discovered ONEHOPE Wine, I quickly realized it was about more than just sharing great wine. Crafted in collaboration with the Mondavi family and our award-winning Napa Valley winemaking team, ONEHOPE pairs exceptional quality with a powerful mission: to bring people together and give back. As a Cause Entrepreneur with ONEHOPE, I get to create experiences where friends gather, share stories, and raise a glass—all while...

Food + Beverage

Bien Y Tú

Step Into Mexico On Fourth Street In Castle Rock Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided With a father like Tom Walls, former owner of Trinity Grille in Denver, it’s no surprise that his son, Dillon Walls, jumped into the restaurant business as well. “I went to CU and graduated from there, and I was like I don’t want a real job yet,” Dillon jokes. “So I took off and jumped down to Australia to use as a jump-off point for traveling to the rest of Southeast Asia, and I got to...

Food + Beverage

Vanilla Chai Old Fashioned

A Cozy Twist on a Classic Article by Tieghan Gerard Ingredients Chai tea bags  Real maple syrup  Vanilla extract  Bourbon  Lemon juice  Orange bitters  Chai tea syrup  Sparkling water  Cinnamon and star anise Method CHAI SIMPLE SYRUP In a medium pot, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from the heat, add the chai tea bags, cover and steep 10-15 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add the maple. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat...

Home + Design

September Garden Guide

Autumn in Castle Rock - A Garden in Transition Article by Debbie Hill September arrives with a whisper of fall in the air. The trees begin their transformation, dressing in brilliant hues of crimson and gold. Cozy knits make their seasonal debut, and the scent of sweet apple treats drifts from kitchen windows. Warm days give way to crisp, cool nights—a gentle reminder that the seasons are shifting. This is a time to step outside, breathe deeply, and immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of the...