
Life + Culture
Destination Wellness
How Newman-Dailey's Deep Roots in Destin Craft the Perfect Wellness Retreat Article by Coast to Coast & Co. | Photography by Kristen Evans Photography In a world that moves at an exhausting pace, taking intentional time for yourself has become more than a luxury; it’s a vital part of whole-person wellness. Surrounding yourself with the right people plays a powerful role in that well-being. Close friends who uplift, encourage, and ground you can help restore emotional balance, reignite joy...
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Local Services
The Business of Meaningful Connection
Andrew Johnson’s Relationship-first Approach Helps Business Owners Grow Through Trust, Collaboration, and Meaningful Connections Article by Dana Olson Small business owners understand the realities that come with entrepreneurship. Often wearing many hats, they juggle the day-to-day responsibilities of business ownership and are met with the added challenge of scaling their business. How does one go about getting seen and growing their client base? With a love and appreciation for the small...
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Education
The Road to Opportunity
Taylor’s CDL Training Offers More than Certification, Empowering Students with Opportunity, Stability, and a Path Toward Financial Independence Article by Dana Olson | Photography by Nick Searle with Searle Photography Northern Colorado native, Mark Taylor invests in our community in a unique and innovative way. As the CEO of Taylor’s CDL Training, he creates realistic, accessible pathways for individuals to transform their financial future in a matter of weeks, without the burden of...
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Health + Wellness
Built on Purpose
Guided by Heart Article and Photography by The path that led Heather Watters to create ME! Wellness —a practice grounded in individualized, relationship-based care—began long before she ever opened her doors. Her journey started in exam rooms, hospital hallways, and late-night shifts, where she spent 24 years working as a NICU nurse and later as a Family Nurse Practitioner. For decades, Heather cared for individuals and families through every season of life, cherishing the continuity, the...
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Life + Culture
January: A Return to Wholeness
A New Year's resolution to align your whole body towards your health and wellness journey Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by Adriana Karagozian, E.T.C. Photography There is a moment every year—usually sometime between the last glittering ornament being boxed away and the first sunrise of the new year—when I exhale in a way I didn’t realize I’d been holding my breath. You may know that feeling too. It's knowing that the season has ended, the kitchen has quieted, and the great...
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Life + Culture
Making Mental Health Count
Practical, proven steps to set you up for a more peaceful and functional inner life Article by Mike Ensley, Comeback Story Counseling | Photography by Monica Jean Photography In a culture that’s embraced mental health language almost flippantly, there’s hardly a concept that’s become more watered down and misused than “self-care”. Be honest, what really comes to mind? Usually our first thoughts are: indulgence, distraction, escaping duty. No wonder we don’t make time for it; it feels useless...
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Life + Culture
Taking the PLUNJ
PLUNJ Loveland offers saunas, cold plunges, rejuvenation, and connection Article by Shen Wu Tan | Photography by Jackie Moody, PLUNJ Imagine stepping into a traditional Finnish sauna, the steam from water thrown onto heated rocks seeping into your skin. You rest in the sauna, set at around 180 degrees, for about 10 to 15 minutes – both your mind and muscles unwinding. Next, you rinse yourself under the warm water of a bucket shower, gradually cooling yourself off, before taking a cold...
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Health + Wellness
The Innovator Next Door
How Dr. E. Jeffrey Donner is Rewriting the Story of Spine & Joint Pain Relief Photography by Grey Cat Photography and Provided If you live with back or joint pain, you’ve probably heard every promise—steroid injections, physical therapy cycles, surgeries big and small. Millions of Americans wake up every day believing pain is simply part of their life now. But in an innovative advanced medical center in Northern Colorado, something very different is happening. Patients who have tried...
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Life + Culture
The Sweet Gift of Connection
Sweet Heart Winery: Where Giving is Poured from the Heart Article by Adriana Karagozian | Photography by E.T.C. Photography, World Wonders LLC There is something quietly transcendent about a place built not only on craft, but on care — where each glass holds a story, and every pour reflects the pulse of a family who believes that generosity is as essential as the wine itself. At Sweet Heart Winery , nestled along the banks of the Big Thompson River, giving is not a gesture reserved for the...
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Fitness
Great Futures Start Here
Impact and Giving Back-The Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Article by Allison Hines | Photography by Marek Uliasz Photography Since 1986, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) has been more than an after-school program it’s been a cornerstone of growth, connection, and community support. Each year, more than 2,500 youth walk through the doors of Clubs in Fort Collins, Loveland, Wellington, and Estes Park, ready to learn, lead, and dream. Inside, they find caring mentors, new...
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