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Sweet Summertime SUMMERTIME IS A MAGICAL SEASON. The kids are out of school, the sunshine seems never-ending and there’s no shortage of adventures that await. For many, summer evokes fond memories of childhood—sleepaway camp, family vacations and swimming until your fingers shriveled like prunes. We also cele-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2019

FEATURES 69 Five Years On How the community has revamped and restored Boulder's flood-ravaged trail system.

42 Meet Artist Hilario Gutierrez An abstract approach that intrigues the mind and challenges conventional wisdom.

60 Aesthetic Ecology How a highly intentional mountain home embodies the passions of one renaissance Boulder couple.

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76 Live Heavily Meditated A modern take on practicing meditation.

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22 Good Times 36 Around Town

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42 Artist’s Palette 48 Back Stage 53 City Scene 60 Renovate & Refine 85 Road Trip 92 Page Turners 98 Water & Woods 102 Hops & Vine 106 DIY 112 Lifestyle Calendar 114 Local’s Choice

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HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A PIECE OF ART AND WONDERED WHAT ON EARTH YOU MIGHT BE LOOKING AT? You may have taken a closer look, analyzed the brush strokes, danced your eyes across the painting while searching for meaning beyond the pigments before you. If you’re anything like this type of viewer, you have ARTICLE AMELIA BROUGHTON

likely experienced feeling something while scrambling to place words or meaning upon Hilario Gutierrez’s works.

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When it comes to Gutierrez’s work, trying to put words to the essence of his paintings almost takes away the magic. Each piece goes beyond description, beautifully integrating soul and heart into every aspect of the creation process. Throughout our conversation, he emphasized the feeling of his paintings versus the actual technique that creates them. “I do not take responsibility for making the painting. I take responsibility for being the brush,” he says, “I am not painting, I am the brush. It comes through me. I don’t have a style; I have a feeling. People don’t recognize my work. They recognize the feeling”. His work must be seen beyond the confines of a computer screen or magazine page. It must be felt—inhaled, exhaled, and sensed in all its familiar and unfamiliar dimensions.

A rather unconventional journey to becoming an artist, Gutierrez was a hair colorist and owned a hair salon for 35 years. His life’s plot twist would happen on New Year’s Day in ’94 during a visit to Monument Valley with his wife. It was 3 o’clock in the afternoon as a shadow cast from Thunderbird Mesa when he would experience what he calls the epiphany that awakened him to become the artist he was destined to be. “I wasn’t, and then I was an artist," he shares as he remembers spontaneously exclaiming to his wife, “I’ve got to start painting!” while feeling moved by the desert, his most loved environment. This pivotal moment in his life changed everything that was to be. When he got back home to Phoenix, he couldn’t afford the more expensive paints and instead chose acrylics, a medium he is still drawn to paint with today. For two years, he learned to control the paint, finding painters and ideas that would influence him as he continued to follow the artistic call.

He never accepted failure as an option. Gutierrez listened to the “failures,” but they didn’t mean that he had failed; it just showed that the painting wasn’t headed the direction he needed to go. “That’s why I can do ten paintings, and only one sells and forget the rest. I don’t take it personally,” Gutierrez reveals. Gifted with a combination of artistic vitality and truthfulness, Gutierrez has transformed countless blank canvases. Each piece captures an unexplainably deep feeling, transmutes an essence, and awakens a sensation within the viewer. His pieces are more than what can be seen on the canvas and are always titled accordingly to emanate further that which he’s trying to communicate through his work. He says, “The title is as important to me as the painting” and that a nuanced connection can be illuminated within the title, the painting and beholders relationship through the lens of their life experiences. In other words, meaning can be made that expands, and potentially enhances, one’s identification to his art.

“Paintings and titles are moving through my head right now,” he adds as he unravels the frequency to which art is continuously existing in his life. It’s clear as day how passionately involved yet humbly attuned to his gift this magnificent artist is. A body of work that must be experienced in person, Gutierrez’s art can be found at SmithKlein Gallery and is constantly inviting its audience to feel life’s greatest mysteries—life itself.

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Jaquita Straw Means Business A CONVERSATION WITH JAQUITA STRAW, FRONT WOMAN OF JACKIE AND THE RACKET

upbeat sound.’ After an afternoon exploring their latest four-song EP Goal Digger, I would have to add that their homegrown, Colorado grooves bring a cultural richness and musical depth that any Honky Tonk aficionado would appreciate. The music navigates inspirations from Rock n’ Roll, Country, Americana and Bluegrass.

Considering Jaquita’s background, aca-

ARTICLE KELLY ERNST

demic musicality, and fighting drive of the

PHOTOGRAPHY LADD FORDE

music comes as no surprise. Jaquita is supported by not only her extensive educational

WHEN YOU CROSS PATHS WITH SOME-

background in music but her determination

ONE, WHO EXUDES RAW ENERGY AND

to “...be holdin’ it down for the ladies.” Even

JOYOUS ENTHUSIASM, YOU CAN FEEL

as women are heavily redefining their part in

IT. When you’re approached with fire fueled

music, the Bluegrass realm remains to be con-

passion, you just plain stop. And if you’ve

servative and still lags behind. Jaquita is the

never experienced this, I recommend that

first female graduate of Banjo at the University

you have a conversation with Ms. Jaquita

of Northern Colorado Greeley School of

Straw, frontwoman and powerhouse behind

Music’s Folk and Bluegrass program.

Jackie & The Racket.

The political climate for artists and women is no doubt heated. We all have a role to play, and in the face of adversity, we must choose how to use our words. Walking away from my conversation with Jaquita, I felt ready to channel her vibrant energy and continue to fight for all the ladies out there.

Jaquita has claimed her territory as female badass and powerhouse behind her band Jackie & The Racket. It is said that the group has a ‘dark and brassy vibe with an

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I asked Straw what these milestones

similar experiences. Their work is often credited

meant for her, and what keeps her fighting

to belong to their male colleagues or ques-

for women in her industry. Jaquita reflected

tioned. While these experiences are becoming

on her first musical pursuit before college, an

welcomed conversations—especially in our

all-female band called Pistols in Petticoats.

supportive Boulder community—we forget that

“...men would come up to us during

these microaggressions are institutional and we

Pistol performances and say ‘you’re doing

still have a long way to go. Luckily Jaquita, along

it wrong. You should stand like this, or

with other talented female pioneers in music,

sing like that,’ I’ve never seen anyone say

and not to mention personal idols, Margo

that to a group of guys.” In Jackie & The

Price or Kacey Musgrave, are at the forefront

Racket, men approach her to say, “This is

of inserting femininity and grace into the scene

your boyfriend's band, right?”

and developing a reputation that follows.

Her crew of lady creators, tattoo art-

Despite her progressive opinions Jaquita

ists, painters and musicians alike, echo

and Jackie & The Racket are finding support

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from their fans, a testament to her skills as a musician and leader. Jaquita is playing Yarmony Music Festival in August and releasing a full-length album Tough Luck Cowboy in the fall. Tough Luck Cowboy features veteran players Tyler Grant (Grant Farm), Adrian Engfer (Grant Farm) Alex Johnson (Drunken Hearts), Aaron Youngberg (FY5), Pat Lyons (Colter Wall), Francisco Prado (JATR), Natalie Padilla (Mason Town),

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and Ryan Hall (Mountain Strange). Thanks to Jaquita Straw, there is a lot of buzz around this group, their future and the future of women in music.

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While Boulder and Denver share many things in common such as great food, coffee, beer and kind people, they are very distinct cities with very different histories, both equally worth exploring.

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I If coming from Boulder, it’s possible that Denver has what feels like an endless list of things to do if visiting for a weekend: drinks in RiNo, food off of Federal, shows on South Broadway, a stroll through the Santa Fe Arts District, or whatever might be happening in the professional sports world.

These are well worth the time, but perhaps consider the following: Friday night dinner, drinks and dessert at Uchi Denver, followed by a night at the Crawford Hotel in the famed Union Station.

Uchi Denver, the new location from the award-winning contemporary Japanese restaurant based in Austin, can offer just about any sort of evening to customers. People can choose from daily specials and happy hour deals from 3-6 p.m., single pieces of sushi or rolls, ask a chef for a recommendation, or just sneak peeks at what others are having and go off of that.

Though it would be difficult to find something that wasn’t exceptionally delectable, menu highlights include Japanese pumpkin tempura, Norwegian mackerel, sweet chili Brussels sprouts, freshwater eel, shrimp ceviche, Salmon belly and a layered jasmine cream dessert, with cilantro granita, honey crumbles, and topped with pineapple.

Uchi also has a robust offering of house cocktails, sake, beer, wine and liquor options, including a selection of Japanese whiskey worth exploring.

While it may be difficult for a first timer to know what would best pair with snow crab, servers are quick to offer valuable input if need be.

Word of advice: If available, snag a seat at the chef’s table.

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Photo: Brittni Bell Photography

Photo: James Florio

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Cooper Lounge

Pullman-Style Room at The Crawford

Mercantile Dining & Provisions

After filling up on Uchi, head to Union Station. But before turning in for the night, be sure to get a little adventurous and take a look around.

Denver’s Union Station is equal parts a snapshot of the Denver that once was and the Denver that is today. In the late 1800s, it was the central hub for all travelers heading to and from the city.

After a period of deterioration and decline, in July 2014, it opened once again, revitalized and re-imagined as a central hub for Denver travel and culture.

Notice the original train ticket booth has been tastefully transformed into Terminal Bar, try to spot the Colorado state flower hiding along the walls, admire the architecture, and perhaps head upstairs to the cozy Cooper Lounge for a nightcap and a gorgeous view of the city.

When ready, check into The Crawford Hotel and let all the little details of the place sink in.

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The Cruise Room at The Oxford

Union Station Farmers Market

Opened in 2014, The Crawford is Denver history in the form of a luxury hotel. The hallway walls are lined with quirky old photos of cowboys, the second-floor “Pullman-style” rooms cleverly evoke train travel from a past life, and gorgeous third-floor lofts feature original wood timbers and vaulted ceilings.

A stay at The Crawford Hotel is truly unlike a stay anywhere else in the city.

After waking up with a cup of coffee from Mercantile Dining & Provisions or a mimosa and pancakes at Snooze Eatery, end the trip on a high note: Make a pitstop at The Oxford Club for a workout or spa treatment, and if it’s a Saturday morning between April and November, take a stroll through the pet-friendly Union Station Plaza farmers market, featuring local vendors and live music.

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“Our goal was to build a house of beauty,” says Michael. “People need beauty like plants need sunshine, and we wanted to live in a visually rich, aesthetically pleasing space that could also sustain us in all our activities.”

IMAGINE YOUR DREAM HOME. What

The home likewise embodies the Linsleys’

does it include that makes it your ideal

passion for sustainable living both in its tech-

living space? Is it a home theater? The

nical elements and in the green living prac-

latest in designer appliances? An impec-

tices it facilitates. A nearly net-zero home,

cable landscape?

the home features geothermal heating and

For local couple Michael and Nancy

cooling and is the kind of high-performing,

Linsley, their mountain home is a dream

sustainable structure that is a specialty of

not for the things that populate it, but for

Cottonwood. Michael, a gourmet chef, also

the energy and environment it creates so

enjoys the ability to grow a variety of herbs

that it is perfectly emblematic of all their

and vegetables in the home’s greenhouse,

passions and of their approach to living a

cold frames and right within the custom

full, enriched life.

kitchen. This blend of the technical and the

A collaborative project between the

natural—further exemplified in the house’s

Linsleys and local firms Cottonwood

combination of modern architecture and

Custom Builders and Barrett Studio

clear finish beetle kill ceilings—is a consis-

Architects, the home is an achievement

tent theme throughout the home.

in design and build intention, purpose and sustainability.

The home’s indoor spaces are rivaled only by the simultaneous peace and splendor of

Every element of the home is meticu-

its surrounding outdoor areas. Perched on 37

lously crafted and executed to suit a specific

private acres, the home includes a meditation

purpose. Both professional ceramic artists

garden that was purposefully designed by

specializing in architectural art (you can

Michael, as Nancy is also a movement medi-

see their work at ArtDrenchedLife.com),

tation teacher specializing in the Feldenkrais

Michael and Nancy made all of their own

Method. Nancy hosts regular classes and

tiles for the entirety of the home. The house

retreats in the home’s spiral-themed medi-

also includes a ceramic studio and work-

tative space focusing on mindful movement

shop for the dynamic duo.

to improve both function and self-awareness.

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“It’s a modern, yet eclectic, space that is very much suited to Michael and Nancy’s personal tastes and needs,” says Jeff Hindman, owner and president at Cottonwood Custom Builders. “The geometry of the home strikes me really as a sculpture in and of itself. It’s very unique from its overall design down to its mix of materials throughout.”

Perhaps the feature most representative of the stunning blend of purpose and beauty exemplified in the home is the “River of Light” that serves as a striking, yet subtle welcome to the structure. Fed by a sculptural rain chain, the river is made up of blue glass pieces, steel and blue resin that is illuminated from below as it flows into the house.

“The river of light is part of a narrative arc that all guests traverse as they enter our home,” says Nancy. “It really represents the energy flow into the house that we were looking to achieve.

It is both a symbol of this energy and a beautiful visual art element, inside and out, that enriches the visceral experience of the home.”

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“This home is a tangible example of how design can provide for, facilitate and celebrate lifestyles that encompass many different interests and needs,� says David Barrett, FAIA, founder and principal of Barrett Studio Architects.

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TILE ART From the colorful bathrooms to the serene library, fireplace mantle and numerous areas in between, the home features artful tilework hand-crafted by the Linsleys themselves.

VIEW FROM THE TOP The circular, pedestal-lifted hot tub boasts views of the surrounding mountain forest and a panorama that stretches from Boulder to Golden, Denver and even DIA. It’s truly the best seat in the house.

PLANTER TO PLATE With seven indoor planters as well as a greenhouse and cold frames served by a custom, app-driven irrigation system, the Linsleys grow fresh produce to fuel their culinary concoctions year-round.

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FIVE YEARS LATER: THE RE-BIRTH OF BOULDER'S BELOVED TRAILS HOW THE CITY'S OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARK TEAM HAS REVAMPED & RESTORED BOULDER'S FLOOD-RAVAGED TRAIL SYSTEM

ARTICLE KELLI RUHL | PHOTOGRAPHY BAILEY BATCHELOR

IN THE FALL OF 2013, SIX DAYS OF

trail system suffered extensive damage,

Chapman Drive, NCAR-Bear Canyon and

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL INUNDATED

with two-thirds (over 100 miles) suffering

Chautauqua Meadow trails are prime

BOULDER COUNTY. This “1,000-year

minor damage. In all, over 150 trails, trail-

examples of just how far OSMP has come

rain” led to what experts dubbed a "100-

heads, fence lines and other Open Space

since the devastation of 2013.

year flood," a disaster that claimed four

facilities were affected.

The NCAR-Bear Canyon and Mesa trails

lives and caused widespread damage

Fast forward five and a half years, add

sustained extensive erosion damage, with

throughout the county. The flooding took

the efforts of over 1,486 volunteers working

ruts up to three feet deep cut into the soil.

an incredible toll on Boulder’s cherished

upwards of 8,000 hours, and OSMP has

The waters also washed away a 36-inch

open spaces, including substantial dam-

completed all of its major flood-rebuilding

culvert at Bear Creek Crossing, carving

age to the trail system and on agricultural

trail infrastructure projects. Thanks to its

out a 5-foot deep hole in its place. OSMP

infrastructure. In its initial post-flood

incredibly hard work, Boulder’s favorite

repaired 1.75 miles of trail, resurfacing it

assessment, Boulder’s Open Space and

trails have been restored to their former

with gravel and rebuilding a much larger

Mountain Parks (OSMP) team found that

glory, and, in some cases, revamped

culvert at the crossing. Four thousand

about one-third (over 40 miles) of the city’s

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Mesa Trail

culverts were added along the trail, intended to offset future flood

2.25 miles of trail were rebuilt, allowing for vehicle access for

damage by facilitating trail drainage and sustainability.

emergency response, OSMP administrative needs, and utility

Located just off of the Mesa Trail, Shadow Canyon South also

demands once again.

suffered erosion damage, which in this case ranged from a few

Beyond simply repairing damage done to the trail system, the

inches to three full feet deep, with damage focused near the

OSMP team also improved upon select trails, implementing new

South Mesa Trailhead. OSMP, with the aid of five volunteer proj-

features and further steeling them against future floods. In recon-

ects, filled in the ruts and hardened Shadow Canyon creek cross-

structing the Chautauqua Meadow Trail, for example, the team

ing with stone to curb future wash-outs. Also, they added over

went beyond simply fixing impaired drainage infrastructure and

5,100 feet of side ditches and 46 rolling dips. These new features

trail tread damage; they also made slight alignment changes,

will collect water from the road itself and surrounding slopes and

re-surfaced the trail tread, and restored and revegetated the sur-

divert it away from the road, all to improve drainage and reduce

rounding land. In addition, they repaired culverts and side swales

the probability of significant road damage in the future. Overall,

to facilitate drainage and minimize trail erosion.Â

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Shadow Canyon

Chapman Drive, which stretches from its trailhead in Boulder Canyon to Realization Point, was subjected to erosion ruts that

also provided emergency vehicles an alternate access route to and from Flagstaff Mountain.

measured over four feet deep in some places, large landslides

Faced with the rehabilitation of over 140 miles of the city’s trail

that took out large sections of the road and destabilized the sur-

system, Boulder's OSMP team, aided by an army of passionate

rounding slopes, and damage to the trailhead parking lot. OSMP

volunteers, worked tirelessly to breath life back into the city's

worked diligently to rehabilitate the trail, repairing the damage to

beloved trail system. Their efforts have paid off in spades; the

match the design originally crafted by the Civilian Conservation

staggering dedication of all those involved has left Boulder’s

Corps (CCC), who were responsible for constructing the trail

rolling landscape and winding trails even more stable, sustain-

during the Great Depression. Additionally, they improved the

able and resilient than ever before.

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classes open to the community at a variety of retail

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locations throughout Boulder County, as well as

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Being a mom of two small boys, she clearly under-

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retreats—that include journaling, yoga and a spa

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Dana’s background integrates over 15 years of

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programs for the employees of the city of Boulder

Plus it’s a lot of fun.”

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“With 90 percent of doctors’ visits being related to stress, there’s such a need for this practice,” states Dana.

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ROAD TRIP

A Ranch Within Reach AUTHENTICITY, HOSPITALITY, AND NATURE: A NEW FAMILY TRADITION

GROWING UP IN TEXAS, I’M RELATIVELY FAMILIAR WITH THE ALLURE OF DUDE RANCHES. I fondly remember riding my first horse as a young girl, experiencing the quintessential Texan atmosphere, and purchasing my only-to-be-worn-once cowboy hat. It was all for the experience, of course, and added a particular flavor of “fitting in” that I coveted as a British-born trying-so-hard-to-be-Texan cowgirl. Put simply, Dude Ranches are vacation destinations that provide guests with an experience of the Western lifestyle; 4UR Ranch added a depth to this seemingly simple portrayal with a dynamic experience we won’t soon forget.

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Cruising through the still snow-capped

giggled in awe while the adult in me felt pleased

peaks of the San Juan Mountains in June, we

by the relaxation and adventure available at any

sat admiring the majestic landscape as my

given moment. Even the old bell that greeted

partner and I drove his ’99 Toyota Tacoma

my ears at the start of every meal touched the

into the welcoming arms of Wagon Wheel

memories of camp while sending my mouth

Gap where 4UR Ranch is nestled. Known for

into salivation like a Pavlovian dog. Our visit

their unbelievable fly fishing, inviting commu-

was exponentially enhanced by the unbeliev-

nity, stunning views, historic hot springs, and

ably wonderful company of the Leavell’s, the

beloved horseback riding, 4UR prides itself on

family that has continually enriched 4UR Ranch

its extensive offerings. Whether you’re receiv-

over their three generations of ownership. A

ing a horseback riding lesson from one of their

wildly impressive feat, the family is committed

knowledgeable wranglers, testing your hand

to refurbishing and reviving the natural beauty

at fly fishing on their highly acclaimed six and

of the ranch and surrounding lands, honoring

a half miles of private tail-waters, or relaxing

every aspect of this area’s history to the best of

in the hot springs that originally enticed visi-

their ability. Every dollar made goes back into

tors as far back as the early 1800s, there is

sustainable improvements, with the guest’s

no shortage of experience to be had. And the

experience and land conservation at the fore-

cherry on top, the cuisine is truly spectacular.

front of their minds.

With a background in hospitality and agricul-

Discovering awe-inspiring people and places

ture, my deep appreciation for these industries

has been a huge theme in my life, and I can

extended into my interactions with Executive

confidently share that my time at 4UR Ranch

Chef Blake Bond, our bartender, Kylie, and our

imprinted an everlasting love for this home-

wonderful waitstaff, Emma, Sam and Blair. Each

away-from-home—an experience I’d happily

name became a familiar face I was excited to

keep coming back for every year. In my humble

see, and every meal was a pure delight that

opinion, few places on the Earth have cultivated

nourished my mind, body and soul. We touched

this amount of genuine authenticity. On our tour

on Chef Blake’s inspiration from his recent

around the property, Lindsey and Brian Leavell

European travels and the blessings that the

invited us inside perhaps the oldest still-stand-

Rocky Mountain environment gifts to our sea-

ing concrete building in Colorado that once was

sonal selection. To call me a foodie would be an

Wagon Wheel Gap Hot Springs Hotel. Keeping

understatement, my nerdy side was fully seen

the historic integrity was an important aspect

and celebrated on this trip. My memories as

of design for the new indoor spring, so when it

a summer camp counselor resurfaced quite a

came time for our evening soak, it was magi-

few times as I happily felt my longing for those

cal to feel a sense of history while basking in

cherished days being satisfied. A summer camp

the healing power of the appropriately named

for adults and children alike, the child in me

Little Medicine Hot Springs. Each tired muscle

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relaxed after the weekend that we’d just weathered camping in Moab. I couldn't think of a more perfect way to end the day. Refreshed and ready, we rose in the early morning to traverse the stunning terrain on horseback. My partner, Jeff, had never been riding before, but with an approachable lesson from Head Wrangler, Damon Gibbons, he was quickly on his way to being the new sheriff in town. The journey itself was sensational, reviving childhood memories with reins in hand, wind in my hair, and sun gracing me from my Western-hat-wearing head down to my borrowed cowboy boots. After some enlightening conversation, a few film photos, and an introduction to trotting, our trusty steeds carried us safely home to the stables. A quick swing of the leg gracefully landed my feet to the ground, and I was back to the normal vantage point of my 5’3” stature. Looking up to my horse Rein’s gorgeous caramel-tinted mane, I thanked her for gifting me an intimate new perspective of the surrounding lands.

The story of this ranch would not be complete without understanding its relationship to the local community of Creede. If at any point you’re looking to expand your horizons, unique happenings abound—the renowned Creede Repertory Theatre, the innovative small houses of Creede America, and the vibrant Stephen Quiller Gallery to name a few— in this charming old miners town. Despite its size, this tiny town sure does pack a loving punch and compliments 4UR Ranch’s experience in a big way.

Across the board, 4UR Ranch shines as a glowing example of what is possible through dedication to authenticity and providing only the best. Arriving as curious strangers, Jeff and I left in touch with a palpable sense of feeling like family. If you’ve been looking to introduce a new family tradition, this is certainly the place.

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Photo: John Ryan Lockman (ShowLove Media)

Leftover Salmon | Thirty Years Of Festival!

PHOTOGRAPHY MELISSA VARANKO

ARTICLE ANDY MANZ

AUTHOR TIM NEWBY RELEASES A NEW BOOK COVERING THE THIRTY YEAR HISTORY OF LEFTOVER SALMON.

FOR THE LAST THIRTY YEARS, LEFTOVER

Aquatic Hitchhiker album, Vince said something

SALMON HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST INFLU-

that really struck me. He said, "I started playing with

ENTIAL BANDS ON THE NATIONAL BLUE-

Drew when I was first out of college over thirty years

GRASS/JAM-GRASS SCENE. For a band with

ago. It was pretty footloose and hippie van when

such little assistance from mainstream music chan-

we first started, and over the years there have been

nels, it is remarkable what they have accomplished

marriages, and breakups, and band changes, and

over their career.

all kinds of things, but at the end of the day there

As a child growing up, my parents would take

was always Drew and Leftover Salmon." I had just

our family to see traditional bluegrass bands from

recently had my first book published and was always

time to time at Silver Dollar City, which is an 1880’s

kind of on the lookout for a new project and that

themed amusement park in Branson, Missouri. Fast

thought just really struck me. To have something

forward to my “first” junior year of college in 1997,

you have done for the vast majority of your life that

and I had recently been hooked on the sounds of

still inspires and brings people joy, happiness, and

The Grateful Dead and Phish. Inevitably, a friend

all those emotions that music can cause is a pretty

of mine gave me a L.O.S. disc, and I gave it a spin.

profound thought. I thought there has to be a story

The first song he played was “Down In The Hollow.”

in there that needs to be told.

It took all of about ten seconds of hearing Drew Emmitt’s vocal range, coupled with the bands tight

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN ASSOCIATED

playing, and I was hooked for life!

WITH THE BAND?

My love and appreciation of Leftover Salmon has

I live in Baltimore, and funny enough, I had never

been a gateway to exploring many other bands in

met any of them before starting the book. When I

the bluegrass scene, and quite frankly, bands that

first had the idea, I reached out to publicist Perry

probably would not exist today if it weren’t for

Serpa who was working with the band at the time.

Salmon paving the way.

Perry put me in touch with the band's manager,

I had the pleasure of catching up with author,

John Joy. John and I had a long conversation about

Tim Newby, to get his take on his new book, Thirty

the idea. He presented it to the group to see if they

Years Of Festival!

were interested. I first met the band at Delfest in 2015 and started interviews with all of them after

WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION BEHIND

that. Everyone could not have been more helpful

THIS PROJECT?

and open. They all were willing to share whatever

While interviewing Vince Herman for an article I

they had to help. Vince even had me out to his house

was writing for Honest Tune Magazine about their

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Vince takes events and conversation from his day and incorporates them into the show later night. During the show that evening, Vince began relating some of the stories we had been talking about earlier in the day and adjusting the setlist to reflect those stories he was telling. I was sitting with John, and he leaned over and said, "This is what we need to do for the release of the book, a seated acoustic tour with the band telling different stories from the book." In that instant, John pretty much devised the whole idea they would use for the Living Room tour.

As far as the tour itself, I thought the shows were pretty amazing. To be able to see a band in the kind of intimate venues they played on the tour and to have them telling stories in such a relaxed fashion, was incredible. I think it is another aspect of Salmon that makes them so special, their willingness and ability to put themselves out boxes of stuff he had kept which provided some amazing finds. I

there on the edge. I was honored the band

have to recognize how open the band was in this journey. I told the

asked me to be a part of the shows. It was

story as I felt it needed to be told, and Salmon deserves huge credit

fun to get out on the road and talk to so

for trusting me and allowing me to do that. There were many diffi-

many people about the book and the band.

cult topics and subjects that I covered in the book, that while I am

As a fan, it was great to see the band night

sure were uncomfortable for them to discuss, they still answered

after night and see them dip into rarely vis-

every question I had deeply and thoroughly.

ited parts of their catalog. Although these

vibe, the band really brought the energy, just

RECENT “STORIES FROM THE LIVING ROOM” TOUR?

as any fan would expect.

It was manager John Joy's idea for the Stories from the Living Room

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shows were billed as “sit down, living room”

WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO TOUR WITH THE BAND ON THEIR

tour. At a show at the Rams Head in Annapolis, Maryland I had met

Leftover Salmon: Thirty Years of Festival! Is

up with Vince and Drew early before the show to go through some

available for purchase on Amazon or directly

pictures with them. One of my favorite things about Salmon is how

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HORSE RACING AND BOURBON DRINKING, WHAT ELSE? A PEEK AT THE STORY OF PINHOOK BOURBON

ARTICLE KELLY ERNST | PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY + CO.

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU MIX A WINE SOMMELIER, DESIGNER AND…PINHOOK? Pinhook straight Kentucky bourbon is what you get.

For founders Sean Josephs, Jay Peterson and Charles Fulford, of Pinhook Bourbon, combining spirits and horses was obvious. The three knew they wanted to use their diverse expertise. The consideration of creating a company that aged bourbon was a frankly-not-so-far-off and highly promising twinkle in the friend's eye.

If horse racing and bourbon drinking are in your blood, then you can stop reading and find yourself some Pinhook bourbon. Otherwise, here is a little bit of background. "To pinhook," is the professional term used to describe the act (and business) of buying young, high potential race horses, and then reselling the horses when they are ready to be raced. If you’re good, the horses could make it to the Kentucky Derby. Sean and his team connected the dots and saw that the bourbon business isn’t all that different. Much like a successful pinhook, bourbon experts buy young barrels of distilled bourbon and rye whiskey and mature it them themselves.

As each small batch of Pinhook is released it’s named for an up-and-coming thoroughbred horse raised at Bourbon Lane Stables in Kentucky. The flavor profile of every batch is vastly different and exceptionally curated, just as every young horse is. As you collect the bourbon, you can watch its namesake progress through its career.

The brand is redefining experiential relationship building for their consumers, and I wanted in on the action. I was graciously guided through a tasting of Bourbon n’ Rye by Sean. He explained that bourbon whiskey has to be distilled with a majority corn and rye whiskey a majority rye grain.

When you’re tasting, recall the difference between cornbread and rye bread; the flavor profiles are vastly different, so why shouldn’t the spirits be? Sean suggested using a straw to drop small dots of water into the whiskey. This will lessen the proof to bring out the most complicated flavors.

I enjoyed using my new skills as I worked through my glass of bourbon and Alex Jump’s cocktail. What did I taste? Well, I’d recommend you pick up some Pinhook bourbon to find out. Oh, and pro tip: Don’t wait till your horse makes it to the Derby before you crack open your bottle. This is too good to miss out.

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A D U LT

WHAT YOU NEED: + 10 drops lemon essential oil

(AGE 15 AND OVER)

+ 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle.

Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add distilled water, swirling again to combine.

+ 8 drops lavender essential oil

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for the essential oils in the bottle) + ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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K I D ’S

WHAT YOU NEED:

WHAT YOU DO:

+ 4 drops lavender essential oil

In a 2-ounce spray bottle, add the grain alcohol (or Solubol) and drop

+ 1 ½ ounces distilled water

+ 10 drops lemon essential oil + 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

in essential oils. Swirl to combine. Place the cap back on the bottle.

(minus 1 teaspoon to make room for

Allow the oils to disperse in the alcohol for about 1 hour, then add

the essential oils in the bottle)

distilled water, swirling again to combine.

+ ½ ounce 95% proof grain alcohol*

*The grain alcohol is used as a preservative as well as a carrier for the oils, but you can also use a product like this instead of grain alcohol at a 1:4 ratio (1 drop essential oil to 4 drops Solubol) if you’d rather and then just fill the rest with water to fill the 2-ounce spray bottle.

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FIREWORKS AT FOLSOM FIELD

THE 2019 BOULDER STROKE & STRIDE SERIES

Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast

5 Live LUCHA LIBRE Wresting matches.

3 Live bands. Pinatas for all ages.

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has been an annual tradition since

The Boulder Stroke & Stride enters its

1941. Locals flock to the University of

18th season in 2019 and offers Boulder

Colorado’s football stadium, Folsom

area athletes a fun 1-lap 750 Meter

Field, to take part in stadium-wide

Swim, or 2-Lap 1500 Meter swim in

The Green at The Boulder Civic Area

sing-along, listen to live music, see

Boulder Reservoir, followed by a 5k run

The C enter for Transformative

Ralphie — the real buffalo that is CU’s

on the reservoir dam on 9 Thursday

Movement (CTM), presents, in part-

mascot — and, of course, watch the

evenings throughout the summer. Live

nership with the City of Boulder, our

live fireworks show. The fireworks

timing, great post-race food, beanie for

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DEAD & COMPANY

Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Dead and Company (comprised of

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essary… all ages encouraged and wel-

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comed. DanceWithADoc.org

Historic Pearl Street Mall

members of the Grateful Dead plus

From whimsical and modern sculp-

John Mayer) comes to the University

tures to traditional watercolors, oils

of Colorado's Folsom Field for two

& more, Pearl Street Arts Fest is a

nights. Dead Heads travel from

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all over the country to this scenic

in the heart of downtown Boulder

show in the CU football stadium.

on the renowned Pearl Street Mall.

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terns created by Clark Richert, BMoCA’s

YOUNG ARTISTS AT WORK SUMMER CAMP: STUDIO ARTS AND BMOCA CONTEMPORARY POTTERY CAMP Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

summer exhibiting artist. Students will

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translate his work over into clay cre-

SANITAS BREWING GROUP RUN

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open to students of all skill levels and

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includes hands-on assistance to help

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every camper grow in wheel-throwing,

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2019 BOULDER TACO FEST

popular success, Carll could’ve played it

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With a career full of critical acclaim and

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How to Celebrate Summer | Tubing down Boulder Creek

Foodie Crush | Seafood

Hobbies include... | Caturday (we're not kitten)

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WHERE DID YOU GROW UP?

ARTWORK YOU LOVE?

Well, as you can see by my picture, “grown-up” might

Philmyportraits. Google it.

not be the appropriate terminology. I’m a proud

WHAT QUALITY DO YOU ADMIRE MOST IN

graduate of both Palisade High School and Colorado

OTHER PEOPLE?

Mesa University. WEST SLOPE BEST SLOPE!

Smiles and laughter. Live your best life; you only

WHAT BRINGS YOU THE MOST JOY IN

die once.

GOING TO MUSIC FESTIVALS?

WHAT’S A BAND YOU’D LOVE TO

You’ve heard the saying, “Dance like nobody is

SEE (EVEN IF THEY AREN’T TOURING/

watching?” Flip that around, because one should

AROUND ANYMORE)?

“Dance like EVERYONE is watching.” The joy

Traveling Wilburys had it all. Most talent in one act

comes from everyone joining in, smiling, losing

EVER! Telluride House Band is a close second.

themselves in the music and the moment.

THE BEST THING TO DO IN THE SUMMER IS?

WHAT’S THE ORIGIN STORY OF

Tube. Boulder and Clear Creek are my favorites.

‘WATERMELON MAN’?

YOUR CHILDHOOD CRUSH?

It’s (usually) a music thing. I used to have more of a

Sylvester Stallone. Still kind of is. You know he’s

“multi-hat” persona. One summer, I had a huge plas-

like 72 and currently filming Last Blood? (Ask to

tic purple top hat with a giant spider on it. Incredibly

see my wallet sometime.)

sweaty. Tried this (watermelon hat) one on at the

FAVORITE FOOD?

start of a Leftover Salmon run, it was comfortable,

Seafood. Being mountain folk, I crush crus-

and it’s worked ever since. The built-in AC unit helps.

taceans at an unbelievable pace when the

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SONG?

opportunity arises.

Tool covering No Quarter by Led Zeppelin.

ANY HOBBIES?

(Probably didn’t see that coming.)

CATURDAY!

YOUR FAVORITE FESTIVAL?

DO YOU COLLECT ANYTHING?

So many amazing ones! I’d have to go with either

Upright basses and Dobros. Should have stuck

The Bender Jamboree in Vegas or Yarmony at

with stamps.

Rancho Del Rio. Is it a coincidence that Timber!

YOU GEEK OUT ON…

plays at them both this year?

Caturday. What started as a small bluegrass

WHAT’S THE FIRST CONCERT YOU

movement is now, or soon will be, sweeping

REMEMBER GOING TO?

the nation. Celebrate the day after Friday by

The first big one I went to was KISS, followed by

wearing your finest cat apparel/accessories.

Motley Crue. And I’d still see both those bands.

It’s the only celebration held 52 times a year.

I obviously like pyrotechnics.

Are you kitten me?

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