Event Planning + Services

Say "Yes" to the Venue

Inside Five Picture-Perfect Venues for Your Colorado Wedding Photography by Diandra Davis, Heather Jackson Photography, Savannah Johnson Photography, Taryn Ashlee Photography From the mountain towns to the foothills, Colorado is full of exceptional places to tie the knot. Whether envisioning an intimate gathering on a flower farm or a grand celebration at a luxury resort, these five standout venues offer something for every couple. We've rounded up a mix of hand-picked favorites and top...

Health + Wellness

Rounding the Bases

Owners of Alloy Personal Training, Brian and Jamie Share Their Activities and Adventures With Their Two Boys Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Alloy Personal Training has found roots in Parker and owners Brian and Jamie Totah are full of vision, passion and big dreams for their business and family. Having lived in Parker for two years, their goal is to build relationships and community in an industry that impacts people. “Alloy is a family-friendly business,” Jamie...

Sports + Recreation

Goatin’ Hiking!

Hit the Trails With Cute Companions in Conifer, Colorado. Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Nosey Neighbor Pets, Captive Eclectiveness Tara Singapuri is a goat enthusiast and owner of the Double S Ranch in Conifer, Colorado, where she runs her business, Guided Goat Hikes. Initially, it was just Tara and her goats hiking the trails, but intrigued humans wanted to participate, and her business exploded. "They are smart animals and bond well with people," she explains. Goats use eye...

Event Planning + Services

Classy, Dreamy and Mountain-Studded Extravagance

In Essence, Everything You're Looking For In a Venue That Will Take Your Breath Away Photography by Deanne French Gaylord Rockies Resort is an opulent wedding ceremony and reception venue nestled in the picturesque town of Aurora, Colorado. Couples with a passion for all things alpine—whether they are skiing enthusiasts, avid hikers, Midwest natives or simply lovers of nature and adventure—will find their most extravagant, mountain-studded wedding dreams come true at this breathtaking...

Health + Wellness

Adventure is Out There

How I Found Myself Again—and Helped Others Do the Same Article and Photography by Kaylene Macias It started the day I became a mom, 10 years ago. Night after night, nightmares about my worst fear, watching my infant daughter slip away in front of me. I couldn’t save her. I just stood there helpless, as it happened again and again. I’d wake up gasping, only to fall asleep and right back into the nightmare. I never told my doctor about it. I didn’t think anyone could fix it. The second sign...

Health + Wellness

The Privilege of Passion

Letting Each Moment Become an Adventure Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by David Dillon, Abby Watkins There’s something about knowing why you show up each day. It’s even more powerful when you realize the answer is very simple. It’s about connection; connection to people, stories, nature,  emotions, this world and the human experience. It’s about making people smile, awakening their sight, inspiring their next step and doing it in a way that makes you come alive. The following...

Food + Beverage

Dude Food

Food Trucks, Coffee Houses and Breweries! Bring It On! Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided and Abby Watkins One of the best things about Parker is the fantastic amount of delicious food and drink options. Let's highlight a few this month that are local and tasty and bring a “Dude Food” vibe for our guys. Whether it’s a guy’s night, a business meeting or a local men’s group, our food and drink options hit the spot. Check them out below! Brew Hound In the heart of Parker, on...

Food + Beverage

An Exquisite Endeavor

Perfected By Passion BatchHouse Distillery is Sifting the Colorado Horizon Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Kristen Torgersen “It started off as a passion project, just a hobby really,” Greg Norris, CEO and Master Distiller at BatchHouse Distillery, shares about his humble beginnings. With notes of cherry, oak and vanilla, BatchHouse Distillery crafts a bold Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey that graces the shelves of select locations in Colorado. “It took about 3 ½ years to get the...

Travel

DC Summer at Gaylord Rockies

A Superhero-Filled Summer Adventure Photography by Provided Located in stunning Aurora just minutes from Denver, the Gaylord Rockies Resort promises an epic summer adventure for your entire family. The DC Summer experience is packed with thrilling activities and events that bring your favorite DC superheroes and supervillains to life. Whether you’re solving puzzles or dining with heroes, they've designed every moment for maximum fun and excitement. Can you crack the trickiest puzzles? Face...

Local Services

Colorado's Outdoor Elements

Four Elements Landscape and Outdoor Living creates award winning spaces for local clients. Article by Julie Hoglund | Photography by Abby Watkins, John Van Fifteen-year-old John Van pushed his lawnmower across a client’s lush, verdant lawn. The smell of freshly cut grass permeated the air as he meticulously cut it to his father’s standards. He never anticipated that the rest of his career would be about taming Colorado terrain and designing award-winning landscapes with Four Elements, founded...