AvidLifestyle June 2019 issue

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THOSE LAZY-HAZY-CRAZY DAYS… Time for some fun in the sun.

By Kendall Kostelic

ON THE AGENDA Summer concerts, a great car show, a 5K and more.

STATE OF PLAY Our youth sports programs have created a unique community.

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SWEET ON SORBET We dig in to a new treat at Tony’s.

By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg

CRÈME DE LA CRÈME Our experience at Le French.

By Kendall Kostelic SNACK PACK Tips and recipes for quick, healthy bites. By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg

dwelling well

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HOUSE OF COLOR Inside a playful Cherry Hills redesign. By Jennie Nunn PICTURE PERFECT Catch summer’s best moments on camera. By Annie Nagel GARDEN DELIGHTS The pro behind the area’s best floral arrangements. By Kelly Smith

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MAD FOR MIDIS We take the season’s longer short lengths for a spin.

By Kendall Kostelic HAUTE DOG Time for the pup to get pampered.

By Dahlia Jean Weinstein

Did someone say summer vacation?

Our summer guide features more than 30 ways to play, eat and explore with the whole family.

Race you there!

ON THE COVER

MODELS: Eleanor, Jonah, Brad and Tracy Smith; PHOTO: Chad Chisholm, Custom Creations; STYLIST: Jani Duncan Smith; LOCATION: Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek; MAKEUP ARTIST: Tiffany McCray, Blush Artistry & Company; HAIRSTYLIST: Stephanie Lane, Be Love Cosmetics ON ELEANOR: Hanna Andersson Chasing Summer chambray tank, $42, and Hanna Andersson play shorts, $24, both at Hanna Andersson, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 720.745.7238, hannaandersson.com; Sandals, model’s own. ON JONAH: Crewcuts poplin button-down, $36.50, and Crewcuts Stanton shorts, $34.50, both at J.Crew, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 303.322.7020, jcrew.com; Ralph Lauren crew-neck tee, $14.99, at Dillard’s, Park Meadows, 303.790.0100, dillards.com; Shoes, model’s own. ON BRAD: Michael Kors Frye linen button-down, $118, and Sperry Bahama boat shoes, $59.99, at Dillard’s; Polo Golf shorts, $98.50, at PGA TOUR Superstore, Greenwood Village, 720.266.2400, pgatoursuperstore.com. ON TRACY: Jeanne Simmons Accessories sun hat, $42, at Kismet, Greenwood Village, 720.335.6496, kismetaccessories.com; Sugarlips striped maxi dress, $89; Sakroots Lola beach bag, $88; and Antonio Melani Lauralyn platform wedges, $110, all at Dillard’s.

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HAVE EXCEPTIONAL TRIP ITINERARIES, WILL TRAVEL Jeff Potter is changing the weekend travel game. By Brittany Anas

GOOD SPORTS Lane Roberts helps Castle Pines kids get in the game. By Kelly Smith

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GLOBETROTTERS IN THE MAKING A ninth-grader explores the California coast with Bold Earth.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

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THOSE LAZY-HAZYCRAZY DAYS… Of summer!

I DON’T HAVE KIDS, but when the calendar hits June I can’t help but act like one.

Instead of doing chores, I sneak away to sunbathe on our patio. At “bedtime,” you’ll find me immersed in a film at a nearby drive-in movie theater—absolutely not worried about getting less than eight hours of sleep that night. And summer workouts? Those often turn into leisurely walks to the ice cream shop down the street.

There’s no denying it. When that summer sun makes its debut, I am a kid in a city-wide candy shop.

Luckily that’s just the kind of attitude we needed for this issue, which is chockfull of ways—more than 30 activities and treats, to be more specific—to have the best summer yet as a family.

Snack on brand new sorbet (packaged in the fruit shell corresponding with the sorbet flavor!) at Tony’s Meats and Market (pg. 17); explore a whimsical redesign of a Cherry Hills Village home (pg. 24); treat your pup to a spa day with a groomer who will come to you (pg. 50); meet the man behind the new travel company planning unforgettable getaways (featuring only private flights!) on pg. 55; and— the pièce de résistance—play, eat and explore your way through some of the best spots in our area (and a little beyond) on pg. 35.

EX P ERI EN CED, T RU S T E D A DV I S O R .

And if, like me, you don’t have any young ’uns around, go ahead and use this as an excuse to act like a kid again too.

Here’s to living well,

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ON THE AGENDA

// can’t miss events

JUNE June 9 COLORADO CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE & EXOTIC SPORTS CAR SHOW Fuel up: Ability Connection Colorado’s annual automobile show benefitting its early childhood education centers is back for the 36th year. Many of the nearly 500 cars at the show only venture out for this one viewing. ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE abilityconnectioncolorado.org

Starting June 7

June 8 PEDALING 4 PARKINSON’S Over the last five years, this ride has raised more than $454,000 for Parkinson’s disease research. The goal this year: to raise $100,000 on the trails.

All riding levels welcome.

SWEETWATER PARK pedaling4parkinsons.org

PHOTO: CABELA’S VIA FACEBOOK

June 9 and 10, 16 and 17 GONE FISHING BY CABELA’S AND BASS PRO SHOPS Ready to reel the kids into everything there is to love about casting a line? Make plans to celebrate Father’s Day at this Cabela’s fishing camp, designed to teach the kids to get just as excited about the sport as you are. You’ll practice in a catch-and-release pond together, get a “first fish” certificate, have fun with crafts and more.

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PHOTO: ERIC LUMSDEN ON FLICKR

SHANAHAN’S STEAKHOUSE PATIO LAUNCH PARTY & SUMMER CONCERT SERIES It’s patio time! Celebrate the start of summer with the annual official opening of the Shanahan’s Steakhouse patio on June 7 and 8, and the rest of the season with the restaurant’s lauded summer concert series, running through Aug. 30. Some of the bands on the performance list: Thumpin’ (July 5), Wash Park (July 26) and Raising Cane (Aug. 2). An accompanying chef’s concert series menu is available at $69 per person.

SHANAHAN’S STEAKHOUSE shanahanssteakhouse.com

June 15,

July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19 A PARIS STREET MARKET Shop local at this Park Meadows open-air market.

You’ll find crafted goods, antiques and more from Colorado companies.

THE VISTAS AT PARK MEADOWS parkmeadows.com

PHOTO: COURTESY CHERRY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

June 16 CHERRY CREEK BRUINS 5K Cherry Creek High School’s boys and girls cross-country teams can handle the long runs; we’ll take care of this short run.

Head to the Stutler Bowl for the inaugural race that raises money for the squads.

STUTLER BOWL www.bruins5k.com

June 16 FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH Dine like royalty with Dad in the great hall of Cherokee Castle in Sedalia. The seasonal buffet features “savory items,” breakfast pastries and mimosas and bloody marys (available at a cash bar). Don’t forget to tour the castle after the feast.

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June 29 FREEDOM 4 MILER No need to wait for the fireworks: Independence Day is starting early at this second annual “ridiculously patriotic” fun run.

Celebrate and honor our veterans with fourand one-mile routes, a costume contest and more. Kids 12 and under race for free.

CHARLES SCHWAB LONE TREE CAMPUS freedomfourmiler.com

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HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH Sing it with us: I only wanna be with you.

This is the band’s first full-time touring year in more than a decade. New music, through a new record deal, is coming soon, too.

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July 14 DON FELDER Have you heard? The former lead guitarist for The Eagles and one of the lyricists behind the iconic song Hotel California is taking to the stage on his own. He released his first solo album in seven years, called American Rock ’N’ Roll, in April.

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STATE OF PLAY

A look at why we really root for youth sports programs.

WE KNOW it’s not a competition, but when it comes to towns and neighborhoods that offer top youth sports programs, we’d list the south metro area as number one. Here, the love of the game reaches far beyond the field—it spreads to the bleachers and the friends that kids have for years and more.

In other words, meaningful youth sports programs have become a staple in our family life. We are, some would say, seriously invested in the good times and good values accruing with each score and experience.

And most everyone agrees as to why that’s the case: It’s all thanks to the community and the opportunities we’ve cultivated. “I grew up as a competitive swimmer in a small town and there was a high level of competition there, too,” says Taylor Whitley, head coach of the Sharks swim team at The Village Tennis, Riding and Swim Club. “But I think there are a lot more opportunities for kids here. You can swim at, say, five different pools instead of one, so parents and kids are always seeking out the best options.”

Take the Village Cup—a year-round tennis tournament between The Village Club and three other area clubs designed to help kids learn tennis and have friendly, competitive fun—for example. “I know that our Village Cup is unique,” says Laura Sargent, director of tennis at The Village Club and the club’s Village Cup team head coach. “This program was started so we could stand on the court and coach kids while they play. It’s more low-key.”

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The result is a kind of loyalty to the team and sport you might not see elsewhere. “Our kids want to know how they do,” says Sargent. “The kids practice together and know everyone is part of the group; they start to become a community. Kids typically stay with our program through every age group (from 8-and-under to 15-and-over).”

“Parents can be just as competitive and involved as some kids,” says Whitley. “I think what it comes down to is that parents want their kids to feel success.”

It sounds like that’s just what the kids are experiencing: “These kids bond across all ages in a way that they simply don’t in other sports,” says Jody Llewellyn, the former “head parent” of The Village Club’s swim team. “There is a lot of passion for these teams, and the kids grow so much as athletes and friends in a very short period of time.”

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Mercedes-Benz of Denver proudly announces the appointment of Terry Minnick as the dealership’s new general manager.

Stop by Mercedes-Benz of Denver to meet Terry, and let him match you with the effortless luxury of the Mercedes-Benz of your dreams.

Minnick brings more than 30 years of experience to the dealership, which recently inaugurated a $45 million dollar state-of-the-art dealriship.

You’ll stand out with Mercedes-Benz of Denver as you hit the streets in the all-new 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE. Surround yourself with luxury beyond compare.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// what a treat

Sweet on Sorbet

TONY’S MEATS AND MARKET HAS A NEW GOODY.

By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg

DON’T WORRY IF YOUR SUMMER PLANS don’t involve exploring a lemon grove in the foothills of Italy or plucking coconuts from palm trees in Costa Rica. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the fruit of the season right here in the Rocky Mountains. One such experience that just went to the top of our must-try list: the new Bindi Sorbetto Ripieno at Tony’s Meats and Market.

Available now in the freezer, this Bindi sorbet comes in each flavor’s own fruit peel or shell. “We picked this unique summer treat because of that exquisite packaging and the quality of the sorbet,” says buyer and merchandiser Anna-Maria Rosacci.

This is the first frozen bite like this at the market (the only other specialt y cold sweet you’ll find are Peteybi rd gou r met ic e cream sandwiches). Dig your spoon into four f lavors: coconut, pineapple, peach and lemon. Better set a limit, too, for the amount of Instagram photos the kids can take.

Inside

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PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, CUSTOM CREATIONS

The history of sorbet itself is unknown. Some historians say it all began in the 1500s in Italy; some credit Roman emperor Nero Claudius Caesar; and some say the sorbet we know today didn’t begin to take shape until the 1800s in France. The truth may be a combination of all three.

The story of Bindi and its sorbet begins with Attilio Bindi. He launched Bindi as a small pastry shop in Milan in 1946, making deliveries via bicycle. Once the business was passed to Attilio’s sons, Rino and Romano, they worked to expand to an international brand.

GRAB A SPOON Tony’s Meats and Market Castle Pines, Centennial, Littleton tonysmarket.com

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// restaurant to watch TARTARE DE DAURADE: Red snapper tartare, house pesto, pickled radish and white truffle oil with crispy puffed rice

GRAB YOUR CULINARY PASSPORT: DENVER TECH CENTER’S BELLEVIEW STATION HAS ADDED ANOTHER TOP FOOD DESTINATION TO ITS EATERY LIST.

By Kendall Kostelic IT’S GETTING EASIER to travel the culinary world at Belleview Station. We can explore the Japanese art of sushi at Sushi-Rama, head south of the border at Los Chingones, go for classic mountain-inspired fare at Yampa Sandwich Company (formerly Backcountry Delicatessen) and, now, get transported to a chic Parisian bistro with Michelin star-level food at the new Le French. We went by the restaurant, which opened in April, for a taste.

THE CHEFS: Sisters Aminata (chef) and Rougui Dia (executive chef) grew up in France.

They have both had a passion for food since they were young, though much of the similarities in their culinary careers stop there. Aminata moved to the states with her husband and, when they got to Colorado, opened a catering business. Rougui, meanwhile, made a name for herself at Paris’ best restaurants.

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PHOTO: RACHEL ADAMS

Crème de la Crème

THE COUNTRY CLUB AT CASTLE PINES I N S P I R E D C U I S I N E A N D E N T E R T A I N I N G A T A LT I T U D E With its iconic and rustic mountain Clubhouse perched at 6,800 feet in the mountains just minutes south of Denver, The Country Club at Castle Pines is the ideal place for members and their guests to dine, socialize and entertain while enjoying the region’s most breathtaking views.

Executive Chef, Joe Martin continues to transform the Club’s dining culture with his refined menus. Enjoy a gourmet pizza from the Mugnaini wood-fired pizza oven on the terrace while admiring the picturesque views of the Rocky Mountain skyline; or celebrate that special anniversary in the Jack Nicklaus Signature Room overlooking Pike’s Peak while dining on Chef’s famous Chilean Sea Bass or an 18 oz. USDA Prime Ribeye paired with just the right wine. Offering everything from inspired cuisine to comfort food, The Country Club at Castle Pines provides members and their guests with endless possibilities.

We always make room for the time honored traditions such as Mother’s Day Brunch, Father-Daughter Dance, Mother-Daughter Royal Tea Party, Father’s Day BBQ, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Breakfast with Santa just to name a few. Our members also enjoy events exclusive to our Club such as The Taste: A Food and Wine Experience, Wine Dinners, and countless live music events.

Boasting a world-class Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in addition to the year-round calendar of social events and activities, The Country Club at Castle Pines offers something for everyone during all four seasons with our Golf and Social Memberships.

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In 2005, Rougui was named the executive chef of Le Petrossian 144 and, as such, became the first black female to hold that position at a Michelin-starred restaurant. She went on to become the executive chef at Le Vraymonde in Paris’ Buddha-Bar Hotel and then opened her own bakery. She was also awarded the French National Medal of Honor for her contributions to the country as a chef.

It has always been the sisters’ dream to open a restaurant together, Aminata says: “When we were kids, we would play cooking and pretend we had our own place.”

LE BŒUF BOURGUIGNON: Beef short rib slow-cooked in red wine and turnips, served with a turnip “raviole” filled with Jerusalem artichokes, mushrooms, pearl onions and carrots

THE FOOD: We were tempted to order everything on the lunch menu. Our servers would probably tell you that we stopped just shy.

ILE FLOTTANTE (OR FLOATING ISLAND): Cream anglaise topped with a poached egg white, caramel opaline and fresh seasonal fruit

SISTER ACT Chef Aminata (left) and executive chef Rougui Dia (right)

EAT HERE Le French Denver Tech Center lefrenchdenver.com

The house charcuterie board ($13) with an irresistible foie gras that makes our mouths water even now served as our first appetizer.

The second was the Soupe à l’ Oignon ($9), a hearty bowl of caramelized onions topped with melted gruyére cheese. The Betteraves et Lentilles ($11; with roasted beets, pickled lentils and a well-seasoned crusted salmon) and the Poulet Yassa ($11)—a grilled chicken sandwich with lemony caramelized onions on a soft baguette—were our favorite entrées.

CROUSTILLANT DE LAPIN AU FOIE GRAS ET CHAMPIGNONS: Rabbit, mushrooms, beef feet and foie gras in crispy filo with a tamarind-orange gastrique

Because we couldn’t possibly eliminate a dessert once our server offered descriptions for each, we finished with three sweets: a divine lemon tart, a smooth chocolate mousse and a springy berry cake. A cappuccino and latte with espresso from Boulder’s DragonFly Coffee Roasters helped us clean the plates of each.

WE’RE COMING BACK FOR: Dinner, where Aminata and Rougui’s creativity really shines.

“Lunch is practical, but dinner is different,” says Aminata. “That menu features our creative dishes, most of which we form together. We call it four hands cooking.”

Reservations for tomorrow night, then?

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PHOTOS: RACHEL ADAMS

THE AMBIANCE: In short, we wanted to stay all day. The Dia sisters have designed Le French to be a constant buzz of globally influenced Parisian meals (inspired in part by their family’s Senegalese origins). They serve breakfast, brunch on weekends and lunch. An “Afternoon Delight” features small plates, a carted tea service and more. Dinner concludes with an evening dessert bar. An on-the-go counter sells sandwiches, pastries, coffee and more throughout the day.

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Snack Pack

THIRTEEN YEARS AGO, Shannon Weston learned that changing her family’s diet was the only way to deal with the health issues her son was facing. Now, Shannon and her family are sharing what they’ve learned about good food through Vibe Foods Superfood Bar, which is about to open a second location.

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TRY DIPPABLE SNACKS like veggies with hummus or gluten-free pretzels with white chocolate coconut butter. Make nutritious trail mix using gluten-free pretzels, almonds, raisins and a little chocolate— swap M&Ms for Unreal’s “milk chocolate gems.”

We tapped into owner and nutrition guru Shannon’s good-and-good-for-you arsenal (treats at Vibe are gluten-free, dairy-free, free of refined sugar and unprocessed) for snacking tips that will keep your clan happy and healthy while out and about. Who wants a bite?

By Malissa Stark-Rodenburg

Got chocoholics on your hands? GO FOR DARK-CHOCOLATECOVERED nuts or a few pieces of Honey Mama’s sweet and fudgy CacaoNectar Bars. Those bars are made from just five ingredients: raw honey, coconut oil, cocoa powder, Himalayan pink salt and sprouted almonds.

“If you want to ADD IN MORE NUTRITION, get some of the chemicals out of your kids’ life,” Shannon says. Take your kids to a natural grocery store and let them pick the organic version of their go-to bite. There is an organic variety of just about anything nowadays, she says.

TIP: If you can’t pronounce an ingredient on a label, move on.

Safe Smoothie

Most kids like the strawberry-banana combo, says Shannon. Try this smoothie, which also (shhh) sneaks in some veggies for the day.

INGREDIENTS Handful of spinach ¼ cup frozen organic strawberries ¼ cup your favorite smoothie “liquid” (Shannon recommends unsweetened almond milk, flax milk, coconut water, kombucha or orange juice) ½ cup chopped bananas

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Ice Raw honey to taste METHOD Blend all ingredients, except honey, together. Add honey at the end for additional sweetness.

EASILY MAKE YOUR OWN SORBET, too, by blending 1 cup of frozen fruit with ¼ cup of water. Use raw honey as your sweetener.

THE LEASTFILLING and MOSTFILLING FOODS FOODS THAT ARE high in carbs and low on protein will make your little ones hungry faster, Shannon says. Snacks with coconut, avocado or nuts will generally sustain them longer.

Beef or turkey jerky is another solid highprotein option.

However, Shannon continues, “I’m a big believer that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Listen to your body and your energy level after eating.”

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IT’S ALL ABOUT BRILLIANT HUES, TEXTURE AND PATTERN IN THIS REIMAGINED CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ABODE.

By Jennie Nunn

LET’S HAVE FUN with it—that was the idea behind the redesign of this six-bedroom, seven-bath Cherry Hills Village home.

The homeowners, then engaged and now married, fell in love with the layout, landscaping and exterior when they bought the place. They weren’t, however, sold on the Tuscan design inside. “The home was built really well, but the interior just wasn’t the homeowners’ style. Everything was brown and heavy,” says Andrea Schumacher, the interior designer on the project. So, they started by lightening all of the walls with white paint.

You could say it was fate that connected Schumacher, the owner of Andrea Schumacher Interiors, to the couple and their knack for whimsical interiors. “I like to add a touch of humor and not make things so serious,” she says of her design aesthetic. The actual connector, however, was Facebook. “The wife and I were Facebook friends for a really long time and, when she was doing this house, she asked to interview us,” recounts the designer.

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PHOTOS: EMILY MINTON REDFIELD

House of Color

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The inspiration for the colorful palette and lively details were, in part, thanks to the quirky Serendip wallpaper by Manuel Canovas now covering the dining room (on pg. 26). “The homeowners wanted a playful interior and were coming in with a clean slate for the most part, which helped when we sat down to go through fabrics,” says Schumacher. “The Manuel Canovas wallpaper has a lot of color and feels happy.

The wife is not afraid of color.”

Further proof that the homeowners are happy to take a risk: The matching fabric of that very same wallcovering, with vibrant pops of yellow and pink, covers the couple’s dining room canopy chairs.

Schumacher continued the levity by deliberately interspersing cheeky elements throughout the rest of the space, using items such as a gilded rhinoceros sculpture from the Phillips Collection in the living room; a vintage white console entry table with legs resembling elephants from 1stdibs; a flocked wallcovering by Osborne and Little in the mudroom; and two exterior composite Great Dane statues by the Phillips Collection—a wink to the couple’s affinity for dogs

“In the GREAT ROOM, we wrapped the fireplace in grasscloth, which helps the TV disappear and is less expensive than adding stone,” says Schumacher.

“The custom-made sofa is upholstered in Kravet’s Ypsilon in Vizir; the steel-and-nickel Chantilly chandelier is by Maxim Lighting.”

To create a glamorous SITTING ROOM, Schumacher chose a custom natural sheepskin rug, glassware and a malachite decanter by Jonathan Adler and, for that playful touch, a flocked dog wallcovering by Osborne and Little in the adjacent mudroom.

PHOTOS: EMILY MINTON REDFIELD

The KITCHEN is fashioned with largefan tile by Pratt and Larson and, on the cabinets, a Swiss Coffee color by Benjamin Moore.

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“We wanted feminine touches in the MASTER BEDROOM and to, overall, make it more unique,” says Schumacher. Some of the standout pieces: a hand-blown Branches B chandelier by Canopy Designs, layered Channels fabric in ebony and ivory from Lee Jofa on the ceiling and a custom bed.

PHOTOS: EMILY MINTON REDFIELD

In the REC ROOM, fit for entertaining and watching Broncos games, the owners’ existing sofa was paired with bar stools from CB2, a light fixture from RH and an ottoman tray in Evening Dove by Benjamin Moore.

(they have two of their own, one of which is a Great Dane). “They look like they are cast-iron, but they are really light,” the designer says.

Things mostly started from scratch on the furniture too, as the homeowners didn’t bring many pieces with them.

For the pups, the homeowners did decide to keep the existing Travertine tile floors. “And that was a challenge,” says Schumacher. “She didn’t want wood floors or engineered hardwood floors, but did want something heartier. I wasn’t sure I could make that tile work at first, but it looked great once we lightened up the walls and the home wasn’t so brown.”

For Schumacher and the homeowners, every decision made for one great home base. “It was such a fun project,” says Schumacher. “I wish I could move in.”

GET PLANNING Andrea Schumacher Interiors 303.458.6462 andreaschumacherinteriors.com

The dramatic STAIRCASE is made memorable with a Tudanca runner by Stark and an eyecatching vintage green Italian chandelier from Skalar Modern. “We had the time to shop for that, which was nice,” says Schumacher.

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Picture Perfect TIPS FOR SNAPPING PHOTOS WORTHY OF THE FAMILY ALBUM.

By Annie Nagel CATCHING THE FAMILY’S best pastimes on film your smartphone is tricky. It’s easy to tip the scale from being present in those moments to acting like a constant fly on the wall behind the screen. What can help keep everything balanced? Expert photography tips—designed to drive you to spot when it’s worth getting behind the lens. Centennial-based family photographer Jennifer Winder, also a mom of four, took us down the list.

SHOOT AT THE RIGHT LOCATION. What does your family love to do? Are they city dwellers? Mountaineers? Ultimately, you want to take photos of your family in their natural environment—a place where everyone feels

PHOTO: JENNIFER WINDER PHOTOGRAPHY

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comfortable. One of Winder’s favorite locations is Greenwood Village’s Silo Park.

WATCH FOR THE “GOLDEN HOURS.” Great photos are all about the perfect lighting, Winder says. The best light occurs within the two hours after sunrise and before sunset.

When you’re out during these golden hours, make sure your family is standing in front of the light rather than looking towards it.

This will create beautiful depth and prevent squinting eyes.

Out around noon? Shooting in the middle of the day is tough, even for professionals. Winder recommends playing with the exposure on your camera (smartphones can do this too) to balance the light. Finding open shade will help, too.

PLAY WITH PERSPECTIVE. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different angles. Get low and meet your kiddos (and even pups) at their level. For something more artsy, get up high and shoot looking down.

KEEP IT REAL. “We all know kids are not always going to be perfect,” she says. Instead of forcing poses, let them be themselves and have fun while you take pictures around them. Candid photos, Winder says, can be some of the best photos.

PHOTOS: JENNIFER WINDER PHOTOGRAPHY

DON’T OVER-EDIT. Winder says less is definitely more when it comes to editing. Avoid heavy filters. Focus on fixing the light and simply “cleaning up” the image. Play with exposure and saturation to add depth and color-correct, but keep your photos as genuine as possible.

STRIKE A POSE Jennifer Winder Photography Centennial jenniferwinder.com

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Garden Delights THERE’S NO OTHER WAY TO SAY IT: LES BELLES FLEURS IS THE FLOWER OF THE FLORALDESIGN FLOCK.

By Kelly Smith

GARDEN SEASON is in high gear. Yards, porches, patios and decks everywhere are exploding with a profusion of colorful flower arrangements, and Les Belles Fleurs is in the middle of the action.

You have likely seen—and stopped to admire— the work of the floral-design company.

Owner Jennifer Smith and her team have been beautifying high-profile residential and commercial lawns across the south metro area since 1995, though Smith isn’t interested in dropping any client names.

MAKE ARRANGEMENTS Les Belles Fleurs Jennifer Smith 303.726.2706 Jennifer@Lbfleurs.com

Les Belles Fleurs, meaning “the beautiful flowers,” first made its mark on area homes with a small group of friends and fellow moms as employees. “We would all work to be done in time to get to carpool pickup at school,” Smith laughs.

The main staff remains centered around those moms today, though the company has garnered enough business to employ a variety of gardeners.

The team creates a breadth of year-round and seasonal designs. Smith’s creative process starts with learning about each client and their home and flower and color preferences. Then bright blossoms are delivered and Les Belles Fleurs gets to work filling container gardens, flower pots and window boxes. “Each team member is trained in planting and maintenance techniques,” she says. “They are also free to get creative with displays.”

Take note of those maintenance techniques: Les Belles Fleurs continues to keep arrangements lively with a maintenance program, which includes checking water levels, deadheading plants, fertilizing and making overall seasonal changes. As summer ends, “we pull plants and put in bulbs, pansies and cabbage for fall,” Smith says.

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Les Belles Fleurs is a labor of love for Smith: “Every house is different and everyone gets different flowers. … I’ve gotten to know my clients and their families, and love that I get to help create a happy atmosphere.”

We’d say something special has been planted here.

PHOTOS: COURTESY LES BELLES FLEURS

Smith has always had a green thumb; as a stayat-home mom, she often created flower displays for friends and neighbors in The Pinery before Les Belles Fleurs came into being. It was a Mother’s Day trip to Paris with her own mother that gave Smith the idea for the company. Inspired by the flower displays throughout the city, Smith started writing the business plan as soon as she got home.

Smith impressively relies purely on word-of-mouth referrals. And it seems people have been vouching for her often: Les Belles Fleurs is booked for the summer and is, right now, taking appointments for fall.

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Summer is finally here— let’s not waste a second of it. This plan, featuring more than 30 family-friendly activities from now until Labor Day, should get you and the kids off to a good start.

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MAKE A SPLASH Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek Greenwood Village pbcherrycreek.com

Let’s go to the lake!

By Brittany Anas

WE KNOW SOMETHING most Denverites don’t: To enjoy an authentic summertime lake experience, you don’t have to cross state lines. You don’t even need to drive through the metro area.

For a day at the lake (with or without a boat in tow) that will make you feel as though you’ve been transported to a beachfront town, just head to Pelican Bay inside the Greenwood Village entrance of Cherry Creek State Park.

IN CONCERT

The Pub opened just last year when renovations to the marina and the new name, Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek, were announced.

“We are a one-stop-shop for outdoor activities,” says president Lisa Quinn.

What’s on the shelves: Rent a slip for your own boat or rent pontoons, jet skis and ski boats to zip around Cherry Creek Reservoir. This summer, Pelican Bay has partnered with REI for paddle-sport rentals, too. Rent stand-up paddleboards, canoes and kayaks, and try out paddleboard yoga at The Wharf. Moonlight paddleboarding adventures and REI-led classes on camping are also on the schedule.

JUNE 5: Under a Blood Red Sky, a U2 tribute band

JULY 10: Soul Sacrifice, a tribute to Santana

JUNE 7: Float Your Boat Comedy Showcase

JULY 17: My Blue Sky, a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band

JUNE 12: The Petty Nicks Experience, a tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Stevie Nicks

JULY 24: Van Wholen, a tribute to Van Halen and The Who

JUNE 19: Citizen Dan, a Steely Dan tribute band

AUG. 7: Halfway There, a tribute to Bon Jovi

JUNE 26: Rush Archives, a Rush tribute band JULY 4: Buckstein, a country rock band

Tell the kids to keep an eye out for, yes, pelicans while they’re in the water. “About 20 to 30 of them come here every year,” Quinn says.

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JULY 31: Strange Parade, a tribute to The Doors

AUG. 14: Born to Run, a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band AUG. 28: The Long Run, a tribute to the Eagles

PHOTOS: COURTESY PELICAN BAY AT CHERRY CREEK

The bay’s weekly “Live! At the Lake” concerts and comedy shows taking place right outside The Lake House, touted as the only beachside venue in the area, are one-of-a-kind experiences. This year’s lineup includes lots of tribute bands, covering legends like Steely Dan, The Doors, Bon Jovi and Santana.

Previously known as The Marina at Cherry Creek, the hidden gem provides an all-inclusive lake experience with everything from boating (at The Marina) to weekly summer concerts (at The Lake House) to concessions for the kids and a nautical-themed pub (called The Pub) right on the water—with a wooden bar that’s shaped like the bow of a boat.

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FAVORITE FESTIVALS June 6-Aug. 8

The Vistas at Park Meadows How does live music, a beer garden, food trucks and a train the kids will want to ride on again and again sound? Park Meadows will have this whole setup and more every Thursday night throughout the summer season. parkmeadows.com

What’s New at MARJORIE PARK

By Brittany Anas WE’VE LOVED the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ (MOA) Marjorie Park for its sculpture gallery, featuring most notably that whimsical Alice in Wonderland series by sculptor Harry Marinsky. Now, we predict we’ll enjoy the Denver Tech Center park as an outdoor destination even more: The MOA is getting ready to unveil a $1 million renovation to the area.

The park has been closed on non-concert dates since November of last year to allow for the updates to be made.

“We’re adding a mini stage with tiered seating for intimate concerts,” says Tim Vacca, director of programs with MOA. The museum is also adding a labyrinth, draining the small pond to plant native grasses and trees in its place and working to commission additional sculptures to add to the park’s existing work.

By 2021, you’ll find a “rabbit hole” that leads to the Alice in Wonderland sculptures, says MOA founder and executive director Cynthia Madden Leitner. The idea is to weave living plants into the infrastructure to create a whimsical pathway.

On track to reopen to the public in late summer or early fall this year, Vacca says the park will be a place for lunchtime concerts during the work week and a space for outdoor yoga classes and family festivals.

“We’re excited about the programming we are going to be able to bring,” he says.

See you in the stands.

TAKE A WALK Marjorie Park Greenwood Village moaonline.org/ marjorie-park

June 22-23 Clement Park

ROTARY DUCKY DERBY 2019

June 8

Festival Park Lucky duck! Cross your fingers as your numbered rubber ducky (assigned to you once you pay a $5 “ticket” donation) races against thousands of others along Castle Rocks’ Plum Creek. The “owners” of the first 10 duckies to cross the finish line win cash; first place also gets a chance at a new car. The event raises funds for the Castle Rock Rotary clubs and benefits Castle Rock charities. Tip: buy more tickets and you can enter more ducks in the competition. rotaryclubofcastlerock.org SUMMER KICKOFF

Famous princess meet-and-greets! Singalongs! A castle maze and dragon slide! Photo ops with “unicorns”! We’re just getting you ready for how the youngest among you will react when they first step foot into this magical bash. unicornfestivalcolorado.com CASTLE ROCK SUMMER JAM 2019

July 13

Philip S. Miller Park Local musicians Bill Clarke and John Saunders started this music festival in 2017 to give nearby residents the opportunity to enjoy good music close to home and give back to the community. This year’s lineup includes Solar, John Saunders Band and The Fray. castlerocksummerjam.com

June 14

Centennial Center Park The city’s annual celebration of the start of summer features live music, food trucks and games and activities for the whole family. Last year, festival goers got an up-close tour of South Metro Fire fire trucks. centennialco.gov TUNES ON THE TERRACE

June 21, July 19, Aug. 2

Lone Tree Arts Center Terrace Theater

THE SESAME STREET ROAD TRIP July 20

Arapahoe Community College The gang is stopping in Littleton on their first-ever road trip in honor of 50 years of Sesame Street. The festival will include a stage show, giant maze, treasure dig, photo opportunities, a cookies-and-milk snack station and more. sesamestreet.org

This year’s outdoor concert series features After Midnight, a popular swing band, with Watch Your Step, a popular swing-dance group from Boulder, on June 21; Tara Vaughan on July 19; and Carlos Washington’s Steel Horse Swing on Aug. 2.

DON’T MISS the two indoor add-on performances with Ruben Studdard on June 22 and Mariachi Aztlán and Ballet Folklorico UTRGV, an award-winning mariachi group from Texas, on July 15. lonetreeartscenter.org

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CENTENNIAL UNDER THE STARS

August 10

Centennial Center Park Fireworks aren’t the only things that make for a spectacular heavenward performance.

The big night, in its 14th year, features live music, a laser show, family activities and more. centennialco.gov

PHOTO: THE SESAME STREET ROAD TRIP VIA FACEBOOK

Special thought went into the labyrinth, which will be made out of white Colorado buff sandstone and vesica shapes—a tribute to Marjorie Madden, the park’s namesake who had a love of the feminine shape that was used

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Eat Artisan ice cream has come to the neighborhood.

WITH ALL OF THESE outdoor plans in the books, you know it won’t be long before the gang gets a hankering for summer’s staple treat. We know just the place: The Ice Cream Farm in The Vistas at Park Meadows.

By Lori Midson

PHOTOS: JAMES CROMWELL HOLDEN

EAT HERE The Ice Cream Farm Lone Tree 303.729.2507 theicecreamfarm.com

The 12-seat ice cream parlor is the brainchild of barbecue champion and GQue Champion BBQ owner Jason Ganahl, who late last year— in the dead of winter—unleashed his shrine to ice cream directly next door to his second GQue BBQ location.

While his original barbecue spot, which opened in Westminster in 2015, has generated a deluge of accolades, he wasn’t entirely sure the follow-up would experience the same reverence. So, he figured he would try and scoop the competition with the addition of an ice cream joint. “I knew I could make really awesome ice cream,” he says.

And make awesome ice cream he did. The recipes that had our team buying pints on our very first visit—because one striking scoop just wasn’t enough—start with milk from Longmont Dairy Farm. Ganahl scoured several Colorado dairies before choosing Longmont for his ice cream base. Its milk has 14 percent butterfat, 40

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which adds to the ice cream’s texture and designates it as “superpremium.”

None of the other ingredients, he stresses, have preservatives or come from a can or a jar. “Our goal is to incorporate as many local products as possible,” he says, adding that he crafts his own housemade caramel. Every flavor is, however, put together by Mary Mullen, a former pastry chef Ganahl hired to expertly churn the dessert on site.

Flavors zigzag from banana pudding and salted caramel Oreo (Ganahl’s favorite) to pancakes and syrup and apple pie. Come fall, expect a seasonal peach cobbler ice cream studded with just-plucked Palisade peaches.

Curious to see the magic happen firsthand?

Customers often ask about Ganahl’s ice cream-making process. “And then we take them through the swinging doors to show them how we do everything from scratch. When people see what we are all about, they know that we are an authentic ice cream shop,” he says.

Along with ice cream, which is made daily and scooped into bowls or housemade cones, the shop dispenses malts, shakes, donut ice cream sandwiches and ice cream cakes. Custom ice cream cakes are also available.

While The Ice Cream Farm has been open less than a year, Ganahl is keen to expand: “We want to multiply, but, first, we just want to get our ice cream into as many mouths as possible.”

I scream, you scream … you know the rest.

PHOTO: CALIFORNIA WRAP RUNNER VIA FACEBOOK

FOOD TRUCK FIX

YES, CHEF.

Now is the time to swap the traditional restaurant experience for a meal on wheels—best enjoyed on a grassy knoll in the park.

Got a young foodie in the family?

Uncorked Kitchen still has some open spots in its kid and teen cooking camps.

MANGIA ITALIANO Ages 11 and up

Find the food truck nearest to you with Roaming Hunger.

The “culinary community builder” has a live map showing where food trucks from their network are stationed in the metro area throughout the day (and where they will be within the next day). On the afternoon we took a peek, Ol’ Skool Que (serving up traditional Texas barbecue) and California Wrap Runner (offering just what the name says) were in our area. roaminghunger.com

July 15-July 19

(full days and half days) On the menu: Dishes like arancini, Sicilian chicken soup, lemon rosemary risotto and blood orange panna cotta.

July 22-July 26

(full days and half days) On the menu: Dishes like crab rolls, cranberry pickle relish, chicken-fried steak, chicken avocado burgers and bread pudding.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER 7- to 10-year-olds; Ages 11 and up

July 29-Aug. 2

On the menu: Dishes like Mexican meatball soup, beef and potato empanadas, relleno casserole, flan, tamales and plantains.

GET COOKING Uncorked Kitchen and Wine Bar Centennial 720.907.3838 uncorkedkitchen.com

Feel like a FARMERS’ MARKET?

It’s just not summer without a visit to one of the artisan produce meccas.

Below, the schedule of each delicious setup around the south suburbs.

METRO DENVER FARMERS’ MARKET LITTLETON: 8501 W. Bowles Ave. (Southwest Plaza)

BOULTER’S 5280 URBAN MARKET CASTLE PINES: Castle Pines Marketplace

June 5-Sept. 25

Through Oct. 26

Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Aspen Grove Lifestyle Center

DOWNTOWN LITTLETON: Reinke Brothers

Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

June 12-Sept. 25

June 6-Sept. 26

CASTLE ROCK FARMER’S MARKET Douglas County High School, Castle Rock

HIGHLANDS RANCH: Highlands Ranch Town Center

Through Oct. 27

Sundays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 15-Sept. 28

Saturdays from 8 a.m.-noon

THE LOCAL COLORADO CASTLE ROCK: Festival Park

June 2-end of Sept.

(weather permitting) Sundays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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PHOTO: OL’ SKOOL QUE VIA FACEBOOK

AMERICAN ROAD TRIP 7- to 10-year-olds; Ages 11 and up

For the 21-and-up

CROWD BREW-N-QUE

July 13

Centennial Center Park The fourth annual tasting event will be serving up pours from local breweries, which are then paired with local barbecue. Enjoy live music from the Cowboy Dave Band and Lee & Co. while you nosh. centennialco.gov

PHOTO: COURTESY CASTLE ROCK ADVENTURE PARK

Explore Where to go when it’s time for a little adventure.

By Ali Longwell

THERE ARE COUNTLESS places to play adventurer for the day in our state. For the best locales, take a page from the books of Colorado’s true outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen.

We asked Ty Seufer, a Colorado native and owner and operator of Castle Rock Adventure Park and Royal Gorge Rafting and Zip Line Tours, for his go-to spots when the weather is nice—besides, of course, his zip lines, challenge course and adventure tower in Philip S. Miller Park.

CLIMB VIA FERRATA IN TELLURIDE Best for ages 10 (with supervision and climbing skills) and up For experienced mountaineers, Via Ferrata (Italian for “iron road”) is “really, really special,” Seufer says. At the climb’s most intense point, you are suspended 500 feet in the air overlooking Telluride’s boxed canyon. The climb takes at least four to six hours. Those with a fear of heights should stay away.

Seufer highly recommends inexperienced climbers go with an area tour company or guide who knows the route.

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EXPLORE CASTLEWOOD CANYON STATE PARK Best for all ages Tucked just east of Castle Rock is Castlewood Canyon State Park. The day-use park has hiking trails, rock climbing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and more. It’s 2,600 acres of magic, says Seufer.

Another great spot: Seufer, in partnership with Cañon City, is repurposing the former Royal Gorge Scenic Railway loop into a new three-mile mountain biking and hiking trail that will end at Point Alta Vista.

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The best place for the family to conquer Colorado rapids starts at Seufer’s Royal Gorge rafting company, also in Cañon City. “The Arkansas River is an amazing stretch of water,” he says.

“White-water rafting is a great bonding experience. To me, it’s most exciting because you get to do the activity as a team.”

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FIBark, or “First In Boating the Arkansas,” is the longest white-water boat race in the U.S. In its 71st year, experienced boaters will race through 25.7 miles of moving water from Salida to Cotopaxi. The whole town of Salida—and many out-of-towners—come out for the unique shindig. After watching the competition, stroll through the white-water festival. Take notes, too, for your own whitewater excursions: Pro boaters from all over the world—including France, Germany, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Scotland, Israel, Italy, England, Switzerland, Austria and more—have come here to test their skills.fibark.com

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The celebration of this sweet Colorado crop became so popular that Olathe raised funds to create the Olathe Community Park, where the event was held until moving to the Montrose County Event Center this year. Activities include corn-eating contests, a Craig Campbell concert, as much corn as you can handle for the price of admission and more. olathesweetcornfest.com

A spectacular takeoff, plus a top-tier air show—that’s what you’re in for on this hot air balloon ride. Once the pilots inflate and launch their balloons, they’ll compete in contests like dipping into Steamboat’s Bald Eagle Lake.

Post-competition, get inspired at Art in the Park with arts and crafts, live performances and, for the kids, an interactive play area. Be sure to stay until the sun goes down: Rumor has it the balloons beautifully illuminate Mt. Werner. steamboatchamber.com

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YOU MIGHT not have it on the calendar, but Fido has big plans this summer, too—to run countless rounds in the backyard, make friends with fellow pups on hiking trails, test just how many laps are possible in the pool and, last but certainly not least, roll around in all kinds of pristine dirt patches.

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Schoenfeld should know. She and her four groomers have primped thousands of furry friends across Southwest Metro Denver, including Schoenfeld’s four bulldogs.

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shampoo and massage, coat trims and, finally, a hand-held blow-dry. Soapy Dogs will come to you for something as quick and easy as nail trims, too.

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For Schoenfeld, grooming your family’s best friend is truly a labor of love. She has been with Soapy Dogs (formerly an Aussie Pet Mobile franchise) since 2006, when she realized working with animals was her dream career. She began bathing pups, but always had a bigger goal in mind: “I knew I wanted to own the company from day one.”

THE FURMINATOR This three-part service is comprised of shampoo, conditioner and a patented tool used to reduce shedding. The treatment removes the undercoat and can leave your pet cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. With regular appointments, the Furminator can reduce shedding by 60 to 80 percent.

DEEP ALOE RE-MOISTURIZING This one’s for dogs and cats with dry skin or brittle coats. After a bath, an aloe re-moisturizer is applied and then covered with warm cloths, allowing the moisturizer to really soak into the coat. After rinsing and drying, the new shiny and soft fur helps shed dirt and debris.

As luck would have it, then-owner Mitch Erickson offered to sell Soapy Dogs to Schoenfeld in 2014. She agreed to buy it with one condition: He had to sell her his house, too. “The business ran from that house, and I had nowhere to store four trucks and four trailers without it,” she laughed.

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Have an elderly or anxious pet? No problem, Schoenfeld and her staff are expert groomers there too. They also offer hypoallergenic products for pets with allergies. For feline family members, services include a lion’s cut, a bath and brush-out, and dry shampoos for kitties who refuse to get wet.

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LIGHTNING ROUND!

We asked Potter some quick questions about his own travel wish list.

Mountains or beach?

“Beach.”

What’s a travel trend you’re loving?

“Glamping.”

City on your bucket list?

“Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland.”

If Colorado were to have an official state postcard, what should the photo feature?

“Steamboat Springs. I love that there’s still that Western culture in the town.”

Guests come into town. What quintessential spot do you take them to for dinner?

“The Buckhorn Exchange.”

of the world, including the Galápagos Islands, the Dalmatian Coast, Ireland and Vietnam.”

PICTURE THIS: You’re making plans to get away for the weekend and you have three trip options— surfing in Southern California, sipping bourbon in Kentucky or glamping in Yellowstone. It’s a tough choice; somewhat because you can picture yourself at each destination, but mostly because no matter which you choose, the hard work of planning the trip—from flights to special experiences— has been done for you. Sounds spectacular, no?

WHAT IS MANIFEST? “We are an experiential travel company focused on the active adult. Our goal is not to wear you out. These are, however, thoughtfully planned, active trips. You get to enjoy the same amount of experiences in three or four days that you might in a six- or seven-day vacation. We are starting with 20 itineraries, but will be introducing new trips roughly weekly. We will have club chapters in 50 to 60 U.S. markets, starting with Denver, with each chapter limited to 300 members in the first year. Trips are as short as three days or as long as seven days, with each

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having between four and eight guests. One of our first trips is planned for Aug. 22 to Sonoma wine country.”

WHAT MAKES MANIFEST DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TRAVEL CLUBS? “Many other travel clubs focus on longer international trips. Manifest trips also include private flights, which is unique. Flights to our destinations are under 2½ hours and take you as close to your exact destination as we can get.”

HAVE YOU ALWAYS LOVED TO TRAVEL? “Yes. I was born in France and lived abroad for much of my upbringing, which really created a passion for travel and experiencing different cultures. I’m fortunate to have been to all corners 56

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Jeff Potter, the former CEO of Frontier Airlines, Exclusive Resorts and Surf Air, thought so too. So, the Centennial resident launched Manifest, a new chapterbased lifestyle and travel club headquartered in Denver. We caught up with him to find out more about the club and his passion for seeing the globe.

WHAT ARE SOME VACATION TRENDS YOU’RE NOTICING? “People are seeking unique experiences. The trend we’ve seen since the mid-1990s, too, is that people are decreasing the length of vacations and, instead, doing more weekend trips. I also believe the ‘new luxury’ is authenticity and genuine experiences. Skift Research’s 2018 U.S. Affluent Traveler Trends survey shows that 67 percent of affluent travelers would rather spend their money on activities than on a nicer hotel, which is up eight percent from the previous year.”

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CASTLE PINES FAMILIES USED TO HAVE TO TREK THROUGH THE METRO AREA FOR A QUALITY SPORTS PROGRAM. THEN, LANE ROBERTS (ABOVE, MIDDLE RIGHT) AND HER COHORTS GOT INVOLVED—AND ARE NOW CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY’S ONLY YOUTH SPORTS OUTFIT.

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WE ALL KNOW the phrase “two heads are better than one.” We rarely hear, however, of that second head being a 5-year-old on his way to T-ball practice.

PHOTOS: COURTESY LANE ROBERTS

In 2008, Lane Roberts was driving her son Jack from their home in Castle Pines to south Castle Rock—45 minutes away—for the aforementioned practice, when Jack said something that stuck: Why, he asked his mom, couldn’t he play ball at the empty neighborhood park with his friends?

A lightbulb went on for Roberts. “We would spend all this time driving to practice and games and only knew two kids on the team,” she says. “I realized there was a huge void for an organized recreational youth sports program that would benefit the Castle Pines community and build friendships, not to mention save parents time and money.”

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And that void was something Roberts intended to fill. In 2009, she launched Castle Pines Athletics, a recreational youth sports program designed specifically for children ages 3 to 12.

Castle Pines Athletics is now accepting players for fall teams. Here, a list of the program’s yearly roster.

COACH-PITCH BASEBALL: Summer; for kids entering grades 1-5

Since then, more than 8,700 children have participated in the club. All games and practices take place at a Castle Pines school or at one of the neighborhood’s four parks, and the program is open to non-residents.

With a background in public relations and corporate communications, Roberts had experience running a company. But a sportsrelated business was something entirely new.

“Believe it or not, I’ve never even played soccer,” she laughs.

CO-ED BASKETBALL: Fall and winter; for ages 4 ½-11 Organization has been key to the program’s success over the last decade. “You have to be very structured, have a passion for serving others and be 100 percent customer-focused,” she says. “I really try to make practices and games work for our families, especially those with more than one child in the program. When we build teams, we honor friend and coach requests.”

Roberts’ curriculum focuses on more than just crafting winning teams. Castle Pines Athletics works to create an environment where kids are physically active, but also learn the importance of a good attitude and teamwork.

None of this would have been possible, says Roberts, without her manager Shannon Terry and assistant manager and NFL flag football commissioner Matt McDonald. “My kids were part of the program, which is how I got connected,” says Terry, who previously worked at Nike for 10 years. “I liked that I was able to include my kids in my work while they were on the teams. It’s rare to get to do that.”

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Roberts and her family moved to Tennessee in 2010, so she runs things largely remotely now. It’s Terry and McDonald you’ll see on the sidelines of the games.

It has been a joy, Roberts says, to see children grow up on the fields year after year: “Jack and my daughter, Grace, loved the programs. Jack liked picking his team shirt color every season and helping me sort equipment.”

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By Kendall Kostelic GOT A PRE-TEEN or teen in the house who’s ready to see the world? Forget the usual summer camp, then, and sign ‘em up for an adventure with Bold Earth. The 43-year-old company (that used to be based in Colorado but is now headquartered in North Carolina) plans unforgettable 12- to 21-day summer excursions all across the globe—from Thailand to Italy to Iceland to Arizona to, yes, Colorado. Centennial resident and ninthgrader Halle Gall went to California with the group last year. We’ll let her take things from here.

“THE TRIP WAS 14 DAYS.” “We hiked; surfed; explored Santa Cruz, the Big Sur coastline, the Little Sur River and surrounding areas and more; and went to Stanford University.”

“I LOVED SURFING.” “It was my first time but became one of my favorite parts of the trip. By the very end of the first day I was standing on my board.”

“I MADE SOME GREAT FRIENDS.” “I didn’t know anyone going into it; I think only two out of the nine kids knew each other.

There were kids from all over: Two of us were from Colorado, one person was from Texas and, if I’m remembering correctly, two were from France. We all still keep in touch.”

“WE WEREN’T ALLOWED TO HAVE OUR PHONES—AND I LIKED IT.” “You had to be connected to nature and the people with you. It was weird trying to talk on the first day, but the leaders helped with that a lot. They got everyone together and we all played games. By the second night it felt like we had known each other for years.”

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“THE HIKES WERE REALLY PRETTY.” “We mostly explored Big Sur and Little Sur. The trails were by the beach so we saw a bunch of little caves, tiny beaches and waterfalls.

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“WE CAMPED.” “We stayed in tents the entire time, which was really fun. All of our campgrounds were by our activities. I think the longest car ride we had, which was just under an hour, was from the airport.”

GALL’S NEXT TRIP… “I don’t have a specific one planned yet, but I definitely want to get back out there with Bold Earth.”

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