Event Planning + Services

Follow the Bride

Capturing Luxury Weddings via Social Media Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided by Follow the Bride When Brooke Wilson and Lexie Heil were bridesmaids at each other’s weddings, they realized the pressure of filming content for social media while attending to bridesmaids' duties was too much to juggle. “That’s when we realized–there needed to be a dedicated vendor for this,” explains Brooke and Lexie. “And so, Follow the Bride was born.” The former Highland Ranch Valor...

Life + Culture

2025 Women Movers & Shakers

This Year's List of Influencers Innovate, Break Barriers, and Inspire in Work and Home Article by HRCL Staff | Photography by Lisa Lord “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture, and transform." — Diane Mariechild, author Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle proudly shares our 2025 Women Movers & Shakers. They are women sitting in the C-suite and women standing behind a chair, counter or broadcasting table. One hangs upside down, and another cracks skulls in order to...

Food + Beverage

Simply Savor's Pistachio Pesto

Versatile Mother's Day Brunch Recipe From Highlands Ranch Chefs and Caterers Article by Angela Sasz and Lindsay Lineberry | Photography by David Dillon Pistachio Pesto is one of our most requested items and is incredibly versatile, complementing dishes from breakfast to dinner. For Mother's Day, we're featuring it with our Heirloom Tomato, Burrata & Basted Egg Open Faced Sandwich, a perfect combination!   Driven by a lifelong passion for food and exceptional service, Angela Sasz and Lindsay...

Life + Culture

Behind the Scenes

A Glimpse at the Movers and Shakers Here at HRCL Article by HRCL Staff | Photography by Lisa Lord Jennifer Starbuck Owner/Publisher Jennifer Starbuck is the publisher of Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle, having purchased this monthly editorial publication in March 2020. Yes, that means I bought a business at the very beginning of a worldwide pandemic — and it’s thriving, thanks to this community. I’m a former newspaper journalist and freelance writer, and for as long as I can remember...

Local Services

New Kids on the Block

Business Foundry Shares 2025 New Businesses to Discover Article by Imane Chmiti Builders Outlet  – A family-owned business in Denver, Colorado, Builders Outlet is a trusted provider of high-quality doors, cabinets, molding, and windows for residential and commercial projects. With an in-house mill shop for custom solutions, the company is committed to craftsmanship, reliability, and customer satisfaction, offering products that enhance both function and aesthetics.  buildersoutletco.com ...

Arts + Culture

Brushed Across Generations

A Family's Story Told Through Western Art Article by Sonja Nix | Photography by Lisa Lord A Highlands Ranch family has turned their suburban home into something more than just a residence. It’s a living gallery, a testament to the history of the American West and the relationships in their lives. Floor to ceiling, the walls are covered with images of sweeping plains, majestic buffalo, and rugged cowboys—each piece a thread in the tapestry of their story. This collection is not just about art...

Education

Investing in the Legacy Campus

Career and Technical Education Pathways bring innovative learning for Douglas County students Article by Kristen Gonzales “The DCSD Legacy Campus is a dream come true – representing an incredible investment by the community into the future of Douglas County,” said Erin Kane, Superintendent of the Douglas County School District. With the passing of a bond in 2018, the Legacy Campus opened in 2023, giving Juniors and Seniors from Douglas County schools the opportunity to cultivate future...

Life + Culture

Meet your Neighbor: Chris Bergeon

Lone Tree's Roots Run Deep for the Bergeon Family Article by Angie Jehu | Photography by Chris Bergeon President of Eberl Claims and Colorado native, Chris Bergeon, reveals why planting roots in Lone Tree 24 years ago was the best decision for his family. Tell us about your background.  I’m a Colorado native born in Boulder, raised in Arvada, attended the University of Denver and now reside in wonderful Lone Tree. After college, I moved away for about 10 years for different career...

Home + Design

Faith and Focus

Believe in Yourself, Invest in Your Future Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Poonam “Pam” Moore is an award-winning interior designer, remodeling general contractor and the founder of Poonam’s By Design. You may recognize her from HGTV’s Rico to the Rescue, 100 Day Hotel Challenge and more to come in 2025. (Hint, hint, keep an eye out.) With local stores in Park Meadows and Southlands, we had a chance to meet in person and hear a little bit about her story. When asked...

Life + Culture

Doing Good Where It Matters Most: Home

From the Douglas County Community Foundation to Meals on Wheels, these diverse nonprofits seek to enrich the lives of everyone who calls Douglas County home Article by Highlands Ranch City Lifestyle staff | Photography by Provided As spring draws near, the Douglas County Community Foundation is settling into 2025 with renewed energy to advance the Foundation's vision and mission as it continues to uphold its commitment to the Douglas County community. DCCF provides leadership and responsible...