Life + Culture

Rooted in Care

Life in the Trees with Ben Howard of Howard Tree Care Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Samuel Vickrey In Denver, we talk a lot about restaurants, real estate, and the mountains, but rarely about the people caring for the trees that frame it all. For Ben Howard, owner of Howard Tree Care, that work is more than a job. It’s a hands-on profession blending endurance, technical skill, and respect for the landscape we live in. Howard’s path into arboriculture wasn’t linear. During a...

Health + Wellness

Creating Beautiful Smiles

Central Park Orthodontics offers leading edge orthodontic care. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Michael Ryno Whether you’re considering Invisalign, clear ceramic braces, or traditional braces to enhance your healthy smile, Dr. Spencer Schneider and his team at Central Park Orthodontics offer state-of-the-art treatment. With flexible scheduling, affordable payment plans, and insurance billing, they make it easier and more convenient to commit to a treatment program. Park Hill resident...

Arts + Culture

More Than a Train Station

How Union Station became one of Denver’s most enduring public spaces Article by Meredith Cole | Photography by Michael Ryno If you spend enough time in Denver, you eventually end up at Union Station. It's where people meet friends downtown, grab coffee between errands, wait out the weather, or sit in the Great Hall with nowhere urgent to be. On any given afternoon, the station fills with commuters, tourists, office workers, hotel guests, families, and travelers trying to stretch a little more...

Beauty

Skincare in the Mile High City

How to Protect and Build Your Skin in Denver Article by Christina Williamson | Photography by Courtesy of Selective Aesthetics Q:  Is the sun really stronger in Denver? A:  Absolutely! Depending on the season, the sun is 20-35% stronger in Denver than at sea level.  That number goes even higher when you're in the mountains(higher elevation) or in reflective water or snow.  This makes it even more important to apply sunscreen first thing in the morning, and to reapply every 80 minutes.   ...

Wellness

Inside The Denver Village Wellness Collective

A hub for holistic care, integrated wellness, and local connection. Photography by Regan Rouse Photography Page 1 - picture 2: Root To Summit Therapy provides compassionate therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Clients build insight, improve communication, strengthen emotional regulation, deepen self-understanding, navigate challenges, feel supported, empowered, and gain clarity in their lives. Page 1 - picture 3: Amy’s passion for treatment as a Physical Therapist is pelvic health...

Life + Culture

Building The Denver Village

Inside the collaborative space bringing community, healing and movement to Central Park Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Regan Rouse Photography & Styled by Clarine Warren When Meredith Cole first began teaching yoga in 2015, she didn’t realize the practice would eventually lead her to create a wellness community designed to bring people together. What started as a love for movement and mindfulness gradually evolved into something bigger: The Denver Village, a collaborative space...

Home Services

Lifting More Than Concrete

The Family Foundation Behind Align Concrete Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Michael Ryno When Kim Danish and her husband launched Align Concrete Lifting, they weren’t just starting a business — they were betting on themselves. “We both reached a point where we realized we were putting our energy and skills into building other people’s businesses,” she explains. With a business management degree and years of experience in operations, Kim handled the organizational side, while her...

Finance + Legal Services

Taking the Leap Owning the Outcome

The Kathleen Civiello Story Article by Valerie Bianculli | Photography by Elliot Steinberg For Kathleen Sabia Civiello, building a business of her own wasn’t about ego. It was about full ownership of her work, her relationships and her future. After more than three decades in financial accounting, controller and CFO roles, Civiello had earned her seat at the table. But something never quite sat right. “I was doing an awful lot of work, but I wasn't the one out there having the relationships”...

Food + Beverage

The Nourish Chef

Healing your body with great food that is good for you. Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of The Nourish Chef Charity Phillips founded The Nourish Chef to help those with chronic disease, autoimmune conditions, and specialized nutritional needs navigate and embrace healthy, clean eating that tastes absolutely delicious. "Its a common misconception that healthy diets have to be bland or boring," she says. Phillips offers meals that are prepared with clean oils, organic...

Arts + Culture

Urban Refuge

Visitors to Bluff Lake Nature Center find solace and connection to nature Article by Anne Hebert | Photography by Courtesy of Bluff Lake Nature Center Legacy is a bold word that describes the preservation of cultural heritage for future generations. At Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC), this concept thrives. Denver’s only nonprofit nature center, the community green space offers free admission and educational programs for all ages highlighting the paradox between nature’s fragility and...