Arts + Culture

Sharing Powerful Stories

Shmuel Tamo's Indigenous Roots Productions Partners with Indigenous Populations to Capture Firsthand Accounts, Honor Traditions and Create a Lasting Record Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Shmuel Tamo and Lizette Casas Born and raised in Arkansas with Assyrian heritage, educator and filmmaker Shmuel Tamo employs art and a collaborative spirit to partner with Indigenous populations in sharing their powerful stories. In 2023, Shmuel founded the non-profit Indigenous Roots Productions...

Travel

Adventures with Intention

Megan Bettis Blends Movement with Meaning through Compass Yoga Retreats Article by Anna Yanosick | Photography by Jamie Fender When Little Rock's Megan Bettis blended a love of yoga, a talent for teaching and a healthy dose of wanderlust, the result was inspiring.  In 2023, she launched Compass Yoga, a retreat series for people of all walks of life who want to adventure with intention.  “Every retreat blends movement with meaning. Think sailing in the Aegean, swimming with bioluminescence in...

Home + Design

What if Home Felt Like a Retreat?

This Stunning Hot Springs Home Is the Perfect Combination of Luxury and Comfort Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Escaping to a luxury resort is a wonderful experience – but what if  home  inspired that same feeling? It may sound too good to be true, but this stunning Cedarglades Road listing in Hot Springs proves that everyday living can feel like a beautiful escape.  Offered by Coldwell Banker RPM Group, 1213 Cedarglades Road, known affectionately as Whitetail Farms...

Travel

Escape to Paradise

The Conrad Punta de Mita Is a Luxurious, Multi-Sensory Experience Article by Stephanie Hasbrouck | Photography by Provided Earlier this year, my husband and I escaped the cold of winter to visit paradise. This was quite unlike us. We recently celebrated our 26th anniversary, and this was our first vacation in 23 years sans kiddos.  After dusting off the luggage and renewing our passports, we jetted off to sunny Mexico, where we stayed at the exquisite Conrad Punta de Mita resort. Though...