Food + Beverage

Intentional Nutrition

HI Vibes Market: Creating Clean, Healthy, Trail-Ready Nourishment Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Hi Vibes Market Alison Wisniewski is lifelong athlete, personal trainer and nutrition coach hailing from Kaua’i, Hawai’i. She spent years working in juice bars and health cafes across the country, which developed her appreciation for intentional nutrition.  “I have seen how transformative the right foods can be for energy and overall wellbeing. In addition, I have always been a creative...

Sports + Recreation

Turn Your Winter Blues into Snow White

Parks, Trails and Other Spots To Lure You Outside this Winter Article by Jessi Scoletti Winter is in full swing and it’s time to start planning your next adventure to beat those winter blues! Colorado Springs is packed with easily accessible trails that will keep that heart rate up and spirit alive during any season. Pack your bags, grab your gear, lace up and pick your winter adventure. Popular Parks, Trails, and Other Areas North Cheyenne Cañon Park: This beautiful park is home to the...

Local Services

Building Relationships Over... Laundry

LaundryLounge: Elevating & Impacting the Local Community  Article by Jacey Blue Renner  | Photography by LaundryLounge In an era dominated by endless “must do” tasks and lists that often feel as though they peak mile-high, Colorado Springs’ premier laundry service, LaundryLounge, is carving out a niche market for Coloradans. At once contemporary and immaculate, these mid-century modern laundry landscapes give community members a place to decompress, quietly and safely wash laundry, and build...

Event Planning + Services

A Different Kind of Doula

Choosing Peace Doula Services: Offering Advance-Care Planning and End-of-Life Comfort Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by Jared Knott Photography What if your final months, weeks, days and hours could be… peaceful? What if you had someone to hold your hand, help you and/or your family with preparations, walk you through what to expect and simply be there for whatever you needed? End-of-Life Doula An age-old profession is making a meaningful comeback: the death/end-of life doula...

Health + Wellness

Flipping the Healthcare Script

Strata Offers New Direct Primary Care Option Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by Strata Med Strata Med is leading the future of healthcare by offering an amplified, holistic, and integrative medical approach that combines Eastern and Western medicine. Strata offers compassionate care to patients of all ages through cutting-edge, proven treatments. Instead of just being reactive when a patient is experiencing medical issues, Strata offers proactive, preventative care. There are several...

Home + Design

Ecosystem of Healing

Heat & Ice: The Story Behind Newman Cold Plunges Article by Rochelle Reeder | Photography by Bret Newman In a small workshop tucked inside the city, the hum of tools and the sound of sanding wood mark the daily rhythm of Newman Cold Plunges, a fast-growing wellness business built almost entirely by accident. Just three years ago, its founder had no background in woodworking. Instead, he held degrees in Chinese language and music, ran a translation company, and played in local bands. But after...

Life + Culture

A Sweet Fascination

Rocky Mountain Beeswax Company: Six Generations, One Passion, and a Whole Lot of Bees Article by Christa Hays | Photography by Joleen Willis, Danielle Songster, John Haefeli Some businesses start with a plan. Rocky Mountain Beeswax Company started with a legacy. For founder John Haefeli, beekeeping isn’t just a craft—it’s the thread that connects six generations of his family, stretching back to 1903, when his ancestors immigrated from Switzerland before settling in southern Colorado in 1905...

Entertainment

Old World Holiday Tradition

OCC Christkindlmarket: Wooden Huts, Twinkling Lights, German Food and Entertainment Article by Ashley Hamershock | Photography by GACC Colorado Chapter & Teri Isenberg This winter, the magic of a traditional German Christmas market will arrive in Old Colorado City for the first time. Modeled after centuries-old European markets, the OCC Christkindlmarket will bring the cozy, festive atmosphere of wooden vendor huts, twinkling lights, authentic German fare, and cheerful holiday spirit to...

Home + Design

Upcycle + Elevate

Colorado Ski Furniture: Crafting Retired Gear into Mountain-Made Masterpieces Article by Cara Bukacek | Photography by Colorado Ski Furniture In 2018, a report from the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that about 37.4 million tons of ‘miscellaneous durable goods,’ including sporting goods were sent to American landfills. Recycling programs specific to skis and snowboards help by diverting hundreds of tons annually. In 2007, Adam Vernon was trying to decide what to do with all the...

Education

Service Over Self

Care and Share: Encouraging Students to Lead the Way Article by Lindsay Tallman | Photography by Care and Share Food Bank Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado is in its 51st year of contributing to food security across southern Colorado. The organization was started by Sister Dominique Pisciotta from Pueblo, who saw a need in the community and collaborated with eight churches in downtown Colorado Springs to provide picnic baskets to people facing food insecurity. Sister Dominique was...