Education

Wild Horses of the West

A Dialogue with The Cloud Foundation’s Ginger Kathrens Article by Kristian DePue | Photography by The Cloud Foundation & Ginger Kathrens Thirty years ago, Ginger Kathrens was perched on a remote spot in the Pryor Mountains, set up with a camera and a long lens that shot out like a cannon. From the corner of her eye, she noticed movement along a tree line, out of which came trotting a beautiful, feral Palomino with a newborn foal following close behind. Nearly white, Kathrens named the newborn...

Beauty

Delicate Art of Perfumery

Wit & West: From Local Garden to Small-Batch Fragrances Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Wit & West, Blue Sky Photography It is a labor of love. Enfleurage is a time-honored process of capturing fragrance compounds using odorless fats and then extracting that fragrance by washing the fat with alcohol to retain the fragrance. This technique became well-known in 16th century France and is effective in extracting delicate fragrance compounds and capturing the scent of a living flower...

Health + Wellness

"Beefing Up" for Better Health

Carnivore Trend Fueled by Pursuit of Healthy Lifestyles Article by Candace Krebs, Ranch Foods Direct | Photography by Ranch Foods Direct   It’s been over a year since Edie Cooper Willhite went on the carnivore diet, and she’s never felt better. “I’m kind of surprised that I stuck to it, but I was convinced by all the informational videos I’d seen. It made sense to me that meat was the proper human diet,” she explained. “These are real doctors, and they are seeing real results.” Most of the...

Food + Beverage

Contemporary American Cuisine with Western Flair

Cowboy Star: Hand-Cut Steaks, Extensive Wine List + Much More Article by Kristian DePue | Photography by Cowboy Star Five miles north of downtown Colorado Springs—within University Village Colorado—a fine-dining space with rustic touches, industrial elements, Old West accents and indoor fire pits can be found. The interior ambiance provides a refined yet laid-back atmosphere perfect for private parties and special occasions. The restaurant—rounded out with a butcher shop—serves hand cut...

Event Planning + Services

An Ice Cream Tasting Room!

Lolley's Tasting Room: Ice Cream, Bites, Booze + Fun Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Lolley's Tasting Room Chances are, you have been to a wine tasting room, a beer tasting room or a spirits tasting room. Perhaps even a cheese tasting room. But… Have you ever been to an ice cream tasting room? Situated just down the street from the beloved Lolley’s Ice Cream in historic downtown Monument, Lolley’s Tasting Room is bringing something new to the region. The venue can accommodate...

Arts + Culture

The Power of Photography

Sean Sheridan: Capturing Raw, Unguarded Human Emotion Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Sean Sheridan They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For Sean Sheridan, that picture was watching a live U2 benefit concert in a devastated Sarajevo when only a few years earlier, the city had hosted the Olympic Games. “How did this happen so quickly,” he thought to himself. After college, Sheridan had landed a job working at Microsoft, marketing Bill Gates’ first book  The Road Ahead ...

Health + Wellness

New Year, New You

Camino Wellness Sanctuary: Developing a Community around Wellness Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Camino Wellness Sanctuary & The Elan Studio Many make resolutions in a new year to align themselves with the goals and plans they have moving forward. Erin Poovey is no different. She moved to Colorado Springs 15 years ago and wanted to make her mark on her new city through wellness. At that point, she had been a massage therapist for seven years and had specialized in working deep...

Health + Wellness

Hot Tub Health Benefits

Relaxation, Detoxing and So Much More Article by Kristian DePue | Photography by Arctic Spas & Silas Carter Photography Hot tubs and pools combine innovation and luxury to create spaces that foster both physical and mental well-being, offering everyday enjoyment and wellness. Using a hot tub can provide a range of health benefits beyond relaxation and detoxing. The combination of warm water, buoyancy and jets creates a therapeutic environment that offers physical, mental and emotional...

Health + Wellness

Mind. Body. Spirit.

Strata Med: An Accessible, Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Strata Med In the hurried world of modern medicine, Strata Med offers an alternative: a holistic approach that embraces the well-being of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Call it concierge medicine. Call it holistic primary care. Call it an evolution in healthcare. It’s all of the above. By blending traditional medical practices with lifestyle medicine, nutrition and...

Food + Beverage

Wine, Community + Fabulous Views

My Cellar Wine Bar: A New Kind of Experience Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by My Cellar Wine Bar Eric and Sheryl Medeiros, retired lawyers, spent much of their working careers in California and Washington. Their proximity to wine country fueled their desire to learn more about and to immerse themselves in wine culture. “We lived in Woodinville, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, where there are over 100 wineries and tasting rooms,” Sheryl says. “We had many friends in the wine industry...