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nd Big Sound Big WITH BLUEGRASS BAND BOWREGARD ARTICLE ANDY MANZ | PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL HERMAN

LAST FEBRUARY, WHILE ATTENDING THE WINTER WONDERGRASS FESTIVAL IN STEAMBOAT, ONE BAND IN PARTICULAR STOPPED ME DEAD IN MY SORELS. To my surprise, it wasn’t a headliner, nor one of the many acts who appeared on the main stage that weekend. Tucked in the corner of the beer-tasting tent, was a small stage, producing a BIG sound. The band was Bowregard. Their stage energy and musicianship during that set left an impression on everyone there. I recently had a chance to visit with Bowregard guitarist, vocalist, and Boulder resident, Max Kabat to discuss the band’s perseverance through a pandemic, influences, and his love of skiing.

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AFTER WINNING THE TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS

bluegrass guitar. Any band that tells you they weren't

FESTIVAL BAND COMPETITION IN 2019, AND

influenced by Tony Rice is lying. 'Nuff said.

THEN HAVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TURNED UPSIDE DOWN DUE TO COVID-19, HOW HAVE

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YOU GUYS MANAGED TO STAY POSITIVE AND

YOU GUYS HAVE.

KEEP MOMENTUM?

One fun thing about us is that our musical tastes

It's been a struggle for everyone, on every side of

are divided evenly within the Bluegrass genre. Justin

the entertainment industry, but music is and always

Konrod (Dobro) and I (Max, Guitar) love the progres-

has been our outlet for putting positivity into the world.

sive stuff (Punch Brothers, Bela Fleck, Goat Rodeo),

Winning the 2019 Band Competition at Telluride was a

and James Armington (Banjo), Zachary Smith (Bass)

serious high for us. We worked incredibly hard to write,

and Colleen Heine (Fiddle) love traditional old time

arrange and deliver those songs in a way that we felt

fiddle/banjo music (best showcased in the track

brought a confidence and an energy to the stage that

"Cousin Sally Brown" off of "Arrows"). We really dig

was uniquely us. Participating in the Telluride Band

on the Bluegrass Album Band, John Hartford, Flatt &

Competition had long been a dream for each one of us.

Scruggs, Doyle Lawson, Ricky Skaggs...the list goes

Our dobro player, Justin Konrad, proposed to his wife

on. Check those guys out for starters!

at the Bluegrass festival, and many of us have been

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I KNOW YOU ARE A BIG SKIER. ARE YOU

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ARE YOUR FAVORITE SKI SPOTS, AND WHAT'S YOUR BEST SKI MEMORY TO DATE? I am indeed a big skier. We've got a few in our group. This year is the first in 15 where I have not

We have continued to write, rehearse outdoors

purchased a ski pass. I do a fair amount of ski-tour-

(weather permitting), and build on the momentum

ing, and opted to earn my turns this season, except

we've been lucky enough to generate. Who else

for the couple of 4-Paks I picked up from Loveland.

is reigning champion of The Telluride Bluegrass

My favorite spots outside Mary Jane and Loveland

Competition two years running? Nobody!

are low-avalanche danger and safely accessed

We try to keep things light, too. This too shall pass!

routes in RMNP when the snow is nice. My best memory would have to be when I was 27

WE LOST LEGENDARY BLUEGRASS GUITARIST,

and traveling through Europe with my guitar. I decided

TONY RICE, RECENTLY. WHEN I LISTEN TO

to take the train to Zermatt to ski. I was broke, it was

BOWREGARD, I HEAR A LOT OF HIS INFLUENCE.

freezing, and I was busking on the street trying to

IS THAT COINCIDENCE?

raise money for a lift ticket. My guitar had popped

Tony meant a lot to all of us. Each one of us in the

its high E string, so I tuned down to D, threw on a

band can tell you about the first time we heard Tony's

B string, and slapped on a capo...industry jargon. I

playing, and his voice...his voice. One incredible thing

made more money busking that night in Zermatt than

about Tony was his ability to channel such a great

any solo gig I've ever had. I took my suisse francs to

breadth of influences into an easily accessible genre of

the ticket office and skied to Italy for lunch, then back

music. From folk to jazz to bluegrass, Tony was direct

into Switzerland for dinner.

lineage to some of the most raw and expressive musi-

cians of our time. There is no way that you can walk in

the footsteps of the greats without tracing lineage back

Bowregard’s new album, "Arrows," is available on Spoti-

further each time—to Clarence White, Norman Blake,

fy. Keep up with the band as they continue their ascent

Doc Watson. Tony left an indelible mark in the world of

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has only increased their commitment to helping

vision. Throughout this process, Goldman and

customers remodel their homes in a cost-effective

her vertically integrated team are able to get an

way without sacrificing the integrity of the process.

understanding of the scope of the project and

Last year, ounder and CEO Judy Goldman worked

collaborate closely with the client, offering product

with her extensive team of designers, interior archi-

solutions within their budget and style. All the fin-

tects, stylists, and project and finance managers on

ishes and fixtures for the project are identified and

a three-phase plan that works with your budget, your

priced out. Working with trusted contractors to

schedule, and your vision.

ensure there are no question marks looming over

The need for cost solutions has seemingly never been higher. With many people stuck at home the

the project, the team then offers that client a set number upfront of what everything will cost.

desire for remodeling has skyrocketed, but the

By the time you reach Phase 2, all the documents

question of how to facilitate home projects with

and construction renderings have been drawn up,

increased social and financial constraints poses

all the products sourced and priced and the budget

an interesting new challenge. Last year, when the

set. The chosen products are confirmed to arrive on

initial phases of lockdown were starting, the price

schedule. The client signs off on everything, every

of a simple wood 2x4 at Home Depot rose nearly

step of the way. Focusing primarily on décor, this

250% on the front range—an effect referred to in the

phase works simultaneously with Phase 1 for clients

industry as “sticker shock.”

doing a full remodel. You’ll be matched with the right

Goldman sat down with her team when they

manufacturers who fit your style and budget. Every

were forced into remote work last March in order to

aspect of décor is specified, from the frame and finish

address their new opportunity: re-engineering the

down to the sofa fabric and the art that will adorn the

business, and finding different ways to help clients

walls. A final presentation with renderings, samples

knowing the level of uncertainty they now faced.

and pictures is presented for your approval. Every

One advantage they had right away was their all-in-one style showroom, stocked with every-

logistical detail is worked out before any money is put down or paint even touches the walls.

thing you need to browse for your project and

Phase 3 focuses on purchasing, logistics and

visualize your concepts. The value of that during

delivery. The final invoices are put together, and only

a global pandemic? Immeasurable. They have

then does the purchase actually happen. From there,

carpet, tile, countertops, lighting, cabinetry, and

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Design Studio takes its responsibility and accountability to the client seriously and works hard to make those set budget numbers real for them. Handing the reigns over to designers and contractors can be scary, but the highly collaborative nature of Design Studio ensures that you’re put first—your money, your time, and your vision. Their team's three phases of home remodeling gets you exactly what you want: bang for your buck and professionals you can trust. “The bottom line is that we design and plan for the client’s budget,” Goldman says. “A set budget is money that is hard-earned by that homeowner, and

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bask in the resplendence of the natural materials

the teams at Cottonwood Custom Builders

that permeate throughout and to appreciate the

and HMH Architecture + Interiors achieved

seamless integration of the outdoors within.

the creation of a home that is a testament to

“Scale was really important for this project,”

inviting modernity and indoor/outdoor living

Goff says. “Nothing is over-scaled. The rooms are

while also serving as a true reflection of the

right-sized, are very comfortable to be in and are

homeowners’ vision and lifestyle.

truly optimized to the lifestyle of the homeowners.”

“Building a new home was actually not the

homeowners’

original

intent,”

The main living, kitchen and dining area is

says

a sterling example of this practice in achiev-

Cherie Goff, principal at HMH Architecture

ing volume not through unnecessary space,

+ Interiors. “They took a leap of faith with

but through connections to the outdoors.

this property with the hope of creating a

Designed with an open floorplan with the

warm, modern home where they could relax,

kitchen centrally located, the space features a

recharge and connect to nature.”

clear vertical grain cedar ceiling that extends

Overcoming the unique challenges that often

from the inside out to the covered patio.

arise in new construction in the Boulder area,

Similarly, the dry stacked Telluride White Buff

the Cottonwood and HMH teams collaborated

Sandstone wall that encircles the exterior

extensively with the homeowners to help hone

flows inside across the fireplace and along the

their own unique brand of modern style—one

adjacent staircase wall. Floor-to-ceiling glass

that embraces warmth and nature and priori-

windows and sliding doors allow for spectacu-

tizes livability over ultra-modernity.

lar, unencumbered Flatirons views.

“We strive to achieve our clients’ aesthetic

Meanwhile, a small, hidden office nook is

visions,” says Lea Ertz, project manager with

tucked behind the bookcase—a private space

Cottonwood Custom Builders. “We take great pride

purposefully designed with approachability and

in recommending methods that consider material

everyday functionality in mind. This continuous

properties and intersections that beautifully stand

balance of open airiness and cozy comfort

the test of time, and this home is an outstanding

serves as a theme throughout the home.

example of fully bringing in the natural world.” The result is a thoroughly welcoming, luxurious modern home meticulously designed

“This home is clean, bright and modern while still feeling warm and comfortable,” Goff says. “It feels really good to be in the space.”

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MATERIALS MASTERY Inviting the outdoors in. Contrasting the bright modern palette. Adding history and flair. The multitude of materials utilized throughout the home play a major role in achieving its natural modernity and warmth. + Clear Vertical Grain (CVG) Cedar Ceilings, Soffits and Walls + Telluride White Buff Sandstone Exterior, Fireplace and Staircase Wall + Cast Concrete Fireplace Hearth and Vanity Countertop + Staircase Steel Monorail Stringer with Solid Oak Floating Block Treads + White Oak Flooring + Single Slab of Taj Mahal Stone Quartzite Kitchen Island

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THIS BLOOMING BOULDER COMPANY WILL HELP YOU REALIZE YOUR INDOOR PLANT DREAMS. The female-led brand is the creation of Sierra Voss and Molly O’Connell who in 2019 began their joint venture to create Incrementum. With backgrounds in set design, photography, and wardrobe styling, the women have worked together on hundreds of creative projects during their illustrious careers in commercial video production. Their choice to opt-out of the fast-paced commercial world meant leaning into their calling to create healthier spaces for people. “We have seen each other at our lowest in terms of our health and what our work environment brought out in us. We realized how unhappy and unhealthy we really were, and so it’s really fun to build a company together that is so much healthier for us,” says Voss and O’Connell. Incrementum is the Latin word for "growth" which references their brand slogan, “Plants that Grow with You.” They are all about investing in plants with intention while providing education around nurturing indoor greenery. The Colorado natives have also led lives closely linked to nature, with Voss’s background in conservation and environmental studies and O’Connell’s experience in horticulture and herbalism. Their relationships to plants are now being beautifully expressed through a fusion of design and education to create a hands-on experience as they style interiors evoking a direct connection to the natural world. “Maybe your furniture is very structured, so you want a more minimalist plant like a Ficus Audrey, or maybe you want to go the opposite direction, opting for a jungle plant like a Dracaena to juxtapose your furniture,” Voss says. Voss notes that plants are receptive to be spoken to or sung to and also pick up on your stress levels, so building a relationship with your plants truly helps them thrive. “Once you understand basic care, the rest really becomes intuitive,” O’Connell says. “We feel it's important to consult with people before they invest a lot of money in plants. Plants shouldn't be disposable, and we're seeing an increase in plant hoarding during the pandemic,” they say. “Consultations upfront protect your investment and contribute to sustainable consumerism while decreasing plant stress.” Incrementum is currently offering in-person and virtual design consultations with specialized care packages to address all of your plant-care needs. They also rely strictly on organic intervention over chemical use to minimize toxicity. Closing the circle of sustainability in the home, the women have created a community for those seeking a symbiotic relationship with living plants, particularly important during the current pandemic. “Covid has been a slowing down of pace and a re-connecting to place,” shares O’Connell. “People have been focusing more attention back into their home lifestyles, and plants especially have more meaning than ever.” 66

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GETTING S TA R T E D WITH INCREMENTUM Whether you are a homeowner or business owner, wanting a complex installation or just a few statement plants, we work to create plant designs unique to each client. During the first consultation, we meet with you in person or virtually to walk through your space. We inquire as to where you want plants to live and suggest where we think they would thrive. Our team takes detailed notes and records light, humidity, and space measurements. The next step, if you decide to move forward, is the design phase. We provide design boards that summarize our consultation findings for your review and approval. Upon your approval, we move to the third step which is the installation phase. This includes ordering pots, hand-selecting plants, delivery, and clean up. Book a discovery call with them today! IG: @Incrementum_Co WEBSITE: IncrementumColorado.com

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THE HUMBLE HOME

Located at 1465 Sunset Blvd on one of Boulder’s most desirable streets set with a handful of luxurious estates, this transitional home is a breathtaking architectural gem set below the Flatiron Mountains. Listed by Mile Hi Modern, a Colorado real estate brokerage, the home is currently on the market for $5 million with Jennifer Egbert as the expert real estate broker. “I walk into every working relationship with a client focused on being their trusted advocate,” Egbert says. Being immersed in the Boulder community for nearly 30 years and in real estate for almost 20, Egbert is a trusted voice in the space ready to find the ideal residences for this new home that is just five minutes from the Sanitas trailheads. “Just steps from downtown Boulder, this home is located within walking distance to everything and on a private street with no through traffic,” Egbert says. It is a contemporary five-bedroom and fivebathroom home that is excellent for entertaining as it is outfitted with customized lighting, a sculptural staircase, a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a glamorous bar, steam rooms, and a stunning outdoor living and dining space. The home has been staged by Guest House and styled mostly by Colorado makers with the furniture listed for sale. “They upgraded everything to be cozy, logical, and pretty,” Egbert says with an unapologetic smile. REAL ESTATE AGENT JENNIFER EGBERT: jennifer@jenniferegbert.com

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ADORNED IN A P O C A LY P S E Wardrobe stylist Madison Moorhead, along with her partner Jed Bickford, recently debuted a retail storefront in Boulder where Moorhead’s signature vintage and gently used clothing is on full display. Apocalypse is a vibrant space where clients can shop both feminine and masculine styles regardless of their gender identity. The buy-sell-trade boutique has an eclectic mix of contemporary brands that celebrate inclusivity and sustainability, including Topo Designs, Mara Hoffman, and Online Ceramics, among many others. “Following the closures of both Crossroads and Buffalo Exchange this fall, we knew there was a gap in the resale market in Boulder. There are some existing buy-sell-trade shops that cater to the adolescent and mature ends of the spectrum, but nothing that we felt mirrored the ethos and aesthetic of the majority of Boulder,” shares Moorhead. “We’re lucky to have experienced stylists as our employees,” Moorhead says. “They love fashion and have been involved in the resale community for some time, so finding something new for a customer is a great way to boost their self-confidence.” Apocalypse is the hub of Moorhead’s distinct style and vision that will surely become a mainstay for fashion and creativity in Boulder. LOCATION: 1813 Pearl Street IG: @Disco.Apocalypse WEBSITE: DiscoApocalypse.com

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RECONNECT BACK TO NATURE

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E L E C T R I C AV E N U E VOLVO’S NEW ELECTRIC HYBRID SUV SLIDES INTO OUR DRIVEWAYS. ARTICLE JAHLA SEPPANEN | PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY + CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

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HE HYBRID BOOM HAS FILLED THE QUAINT STREETS OF BOULDER WITH ELECTRIC CARS ZIPPING NOISELESSLY FROM A-BASIN TO PEARL STREET. Current electric options, however, are limiting

in size, terrain, and range. Their charge weakens in cold weather, seat capacity is cramped, and good luck gassing up Vail Pass with enough mileage to spare. These roadblocks make it difficult for electric to keep up with an adventurous and busy 303 family. Until now. Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo refreshed its XC90 SUV to make the seven-seater safety dream machine a rechargeable plug-in hybrid. This semi-electric beauty-on-wheels quickly won Hybrid SevenSeater of the Year and was named the Large SUV of the Year in the News UK Motor Awards. … semi-electric you say? The Volvo XC90 Recharge has both electric charging power and a traditional engine. With 18 miles of pure electric range, this plug-in Volvo kicks on its combustion engine once you reach speeds that burn up electric power. Then, entering slower zones the cylinders cut off, and the Volvo cruises in electric, saving you fuel and the noisy rumble. The dual nature of the Volvo XC90 raises fuel economy since neither engine nor electric alone do all the heavy lifting. It’s the best of both worlds. Electric energy-saving with a cabin size to fit the whole family (while storing skis, skateboards, groceries, and pups), and engine pick-up power to stave off charging anxiety on long trips or cold weather. “More than anything, it has more space than most electric hybrid options out there,” says PT Ertl of Sill-TerHar Motors, a local dealership specializing in Volvo, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda, and Maserati. “It’s really great for the mountains because you have enough room, plus Volvo’s safety and all-wheel drive system are amazing.” Sill-TerHar gets it. Because they get Boulderites. As a locally owned dealership, car experts like Ertl have a commitment to the community. They walk through the streets and share the roads and chairlifts with us—which is one reason they are electrified by the Volvo XC90 Recharge. “We’re getting a lot of requests on hybrid and electric cars, but a lot of people don’t know Volvo has a robust offering,” Ertl says. “It’s quite a different feel from Tesla. More peaceful, nature-centric, with all the feel and mentality of Scandinavian style.” Take a test drive today at Sill-TerHar Motors.

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OOL VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE STATS:

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CULINARY CREATIONS

THE NEW MENU THIS TRIO OF LOCAL SPOTS GOT COOKING DURING THE PANDEMIC—AND YOU’LL BE SO GLAD THEY DID. ARTICLE ALLYSON REEDY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY BIRDHOUSE

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BIRDHOUSE Ariana Tiegland, along with her husband Chris, and co-owner Scott Skiba, wanted to create an exciting, top-quality restaurant, the kind they saw mostly in Boulder and Denver. They wanted to bring that sort of dining experience and fun menu to Erie, and so they did, in the form of Birdhouse. The less-than-a-year-old restaurant takes two of the couple’s favorite foods—tacos and ramen—and spins awesome versions of both, creating a menu chock-full of things guaranteed to make you happy. “Dreaming up the concept, we imagined some of our favorite modern comfort foods, tacos and ramen, and being able to enjoy them in the same space. My husband always wants to get ramen when we eat out, and I always want tacos,” Ariana says. The problem is deciding between the chili sauce-laced tonkotsu ramen and spicy lemongrass pork taco on house-made tortillas, or the unique French onion ramen with sake caramelized onions and short rib marmalade and the Nashville hot chicken taco. Or give in and grab both tacos and ramen and congratulate yourself on making good life decisions.

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CASIAN SEAFOOD It’s a family affair at Lafayette’s Casian Seafood. Dau Vit Xiong (nickname Dovi), his wife Maria, and their two children work the unique restaurant, which combines the Hmong food of southeast Asia that Dovi and his family have always eaten with Cajun ingredients. “I am Hmong myself, and this is the type of food I grew up eating,” Dovi says. “We alter the ingredients a little and infuse a lot of it with Cajun ingredients. For example, the pork belly sandwich is a Vietnamese sandwich, but the way we cook the pork belly is how we cook it in a Hmong kitchen.” Besides that pork belly banh mi, the crawfish boil is a must-try. Not your typical southern boil, Casian Seafood sautées theirs in a large wok and adds lemongrass, ginger, soy and oyster sauces to the garlic butter coating. Or eat like you would at the family’s house and order the Cornish game hen, a deep-fried half bird, lightly salted and peppered and served with rice and vegetables. “This is a very simple dish, but growing up it was a staple in our household. It will always be eaten with a cilantro, onion, and pepper dipping sauce. It’s simple, yet completely satisfying.”

THE DETAILS: 211 North Public Rd., Lafayette; 720-216-5704; casianseafood.com

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BLACK KNIFE BAKERY Like many great stories, this one starts in Las Vegas. Deviny Herrera was on a trip to Sin City when she first tried the macarons at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery. It was love at first bite, and when she returned home to her Westminster kitchen, she started baking them. And baking them. And baking them. Deviny spent the majority of her waking hours for months perfecting her macaron recipe, and once she did, she realized she had something very special. While she’d been baking prior to the pandemic, it was during lockdown that Black Knife Bakery really took off. She began doing cooler pick-ups out of her apartment, and customers couldn’t grab her picturesque macarons in flavors like brown butter biscoff cookie butter, maple apple butter chai, and dark chocolate raspberry molten fast enough. Want a taste for yourself? The best way to try the goods is to reserve one of Black Knife’s variety boxes, where you’ll get a pair each of six different specialty flavors. Much easier than putting in 16-hour days perfecting a recipe of your own.

THE DETAILS: Visit blackknifebakery.com to place orders for delivery or pick-up.

LOOKING FOR TAKEOUT? HERE’S A CHEAT SHEET OF WHAT TO ORDER FROM EACH SPOT.

BIRDHOUSE:

CASIAN SEAFOOD:

BLACK KNIFE BAKERY:

Tonkotsu ramen, half

Pork belly banh mi and the

The macaron variety box, or

chicken karaage, and a spicy

one-pound crawfish boil with

maybe multiple macaron variety

lemongrass pork taco.

andouille sausage.

boxes. No judgment.

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AM IG O THIS SALIDA MOTOR LODGE GIVES MAN'S BEST FRIEND A PLACE TO LAY HIS HEAD.

PHOTOGRAPHY ALEXANDRÉ HOOSON

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OUR EDITORIAL COORDINATOR ALEXANDRÉ

YOU'RE A DOG FRIENDLY MOTEL?

HOOSON, HER BEAU AND HER PUP POPCORN

With almost as many dogs as people in Colorado

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it just seems silly to not allow guests to travel with

IN SALIDA, COLORADO FOR A LITTLE TASTE

their furry companions.

OF THE SOUTHWEST AND SOME POWDER AT MONARCH MOUNTAIN. She sat down with Philip

WHAT ARE YOUR COVID

Sterling, owner and operator of Amigo, to chat about

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS?

what makes this place worth the trip.

Well, a motel like ours lends itself to a bit of isolation when you can park right in front of your

WHAT IS THE AMIGO ALL ABOUT?

room and walk directly to your room. Beyond that,

First and foremost, we want the Amigo to be a

while we have staff on site to help with customer

simple, clean, honest motel with helpful staff. We are

needs, we have guests go directly to their rooms

a small motel originally built along a gravel highway

and interact with them largely through text, email

in the late '50s. While we are driven perhaps more

and phone. Add to that without hallways or many

than most by design and experience, all of that is

common spaces it’s easy to avoid others. The

nothing without good spaces and service.

pandemic has served to highlight the role of our

Our customers are from surprisingly many differ-

service as ‘silent but available.’

ent backgrounds, ages and locations. It’s hard to tell what each is looking for, but it all goes back to our

WHAT ARE THE TOP ACTIVITIES

mission outlines above (and it doesn’t hurt to be in a

TO DO FROM THE AMIGO MOTEL?

great town like Salida).

Well, it really depends on the season, but in the summer some highlights would be rafting the

WHY IS THE AMIGO HOME AWAY FROM HOME?

Arkansas, mountain biking or hiking the endless

Well, oddly enough it might be the fact that

trails, soaking in some of the neighboring hot

staying at the Amigo is nothing like your home that

springs, and enjoying the assortment of indepen-

attracts guests to stay here. Plus, how are people

dent shops, breweries, cafes and restaurants that

going to know you are on vacation if you don’t post

make Salida what it is.

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a great picture of your hotel or motel? WHAT MAKES THE AMIGO A DESTINATION MOTEL? Salida is really what drove the creation of the motel. Without the attraction to the area, we would have never started the business here. While the area is rapidly changing, Salida feels like one of a few small, great mountain towns in Colorado. And that’s probably because for a long time most folks didn’t pay it much attention. We hope we have created a business that serves our guests well but also

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a business that serves our employees and serves to

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highlight the great town we are a part of.

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A FAMILY MOUNTAIN Monarch Mountain is three hours from the Front Range and 20 minutes from beautiful Salida, Colorado. Randy Stroud, the mountain manager, took us on a tour of this locally owned, family-friendly ski area that's been official since 1939. Even with a low snowfall this year, we got two days of fresh powder to enjoy in a safe and socially distanced environment. The additions of a base and mid-mountain food truck keep the hot food, hot cocoa and cold beer coming. From hiking Mirkwood to lapping Garfield (nicknamed “Gnarfield’), there was plenty of steep, powdery, untouched terrain. The Monday-Friday escape are the days to take full advantage of this resort. “The snow is more like soft-serve than a snow cone,” Stroud says. The friendly, approachable and cozy atmosphere is thanks to all the people who make this mountain run. Head southwest on your road trip to Salida to enjoy more of Colorado and make sure to snag some day tickets to our favorite family-owned resort. IG: @monarchmountain Web: skimonarch.com Tickets: shopskimonarch.com

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L O V E S A R O BOULDER’S MOTHER//DAUGHTER DYNAMIC DUO

ARTICLE JOJO WATTS PHOTOGRAPHY POPPY + CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER

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MAGINE A JOURNEY FILLED WITH

seen through her collection of antiques. She

THE LOVE OF ART, JEWELRY AND

has enjoyed painting and mixed media art

A PASSION TO CONNECT US TO

throughout her career. With decades of expe-

OURSELVES AND TO EACH OTHER.

rience in building, renovating, and designing

Now more than ever before, we are liv-

homes, these qualities have illuminated her

ing in challenging times, and we could

vision to see beauty all around her. “I walk

use some connection. One year ago, Carol

through life on a treasure hunt in which I

and Sacha reimagined their lives during a

translate the energy of words, sensation, and

pandemic and shifted their perspective and

visuals all into my work,” Carol says.

together created LOVE SARO!

Daughter Sacha’s strong sense of style and

LOVE SARO is a jewelry business that

love of art comes from her mother. As early as

showcases their one-of-a-kind handmade

age 7, Sacha fondly remembers accompany-

jewelry, stone sculptures, and welded

ing her mom on creative projects, internally

fine jewelry all crafted with love, purpose,

picking up subtle nuances of beauty around

and intention. Every piece aims to inspire

her. “My mom is my greatest muse and I

positive energy. These special pieces are

love her eclectic style,” Sacha says. Sacha’s

created with various stones that are meant

love for jewelry design led her to get her GIA

to enhance natural healing qualities. And

certification while working for various fashion

a must see are Carol’s stone sculptures

houses in LA, New York, and Paris.

draped so elegantly with jewelry on them.

Along with Carol’s extraordinary sculp-

LOVE SARO is a combination of their

tures, their studio is curated with heirlooms

names "SA"cha + Ca"RO"l. Their love of jew-

they’ve had in their family for decades,

elry, art, and a connection with each other,

including loveseats that belong to Carol’s

has allowed them to transcend the traditional

parents. The jewelers bench, which is the

set up. Their studio is quite exceptional with

centerpiece of their space, was owned by

its industrialized space that invites clients to

Sacha’s grandfather, who was a watchmaker

come and share a special experience of sol-

and an engineer. Sacha uses this bench

dered chain bracelets welded to your wrists.

when welding chains on clients, and she

This is a distinctive feature and an unfor-

continues to use all of his original tools in

gettable way to connect more deeply with

addition to her own.

someone you love— girlfriends, spouses, a

LOVE SARO offers more than just jewelry,

mother/daughter, a special relationship, or

it's an experience of connection. All visits

just for yourself! Certainly a memorable gift

are by appointment only. And if you desire a

that will last a lifetime.

more private affair, they can travel to you and

Mother Carol, is a world-renowned sculp-

make your celebration memorable.

tor, drawn to working with abstracted torsos. She is a lover of travel and all things art,

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Visit their online store at www.LOVESARO.com

“ I WA L K THROUGH LIFE ON A TREASURE HUNT IN WHICH I T R A N S L AT E THE ENERGY OF WORDS, S E N S AT I O N , AND VISUALS ALL INTO MY W O R K .” C a r o l

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MURALS & CUSTOM ARTWORK FOR YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS PHOTOGRAPHY CHAYCE LANPHEAR PHOTOGRAPHY // CHAYCELANPHEARPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

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YOU ALL MAY KNOW MEREDITH STEELE

homeowner, we design concepts to not only ele-

FROM OUR JUNE 2020 ISSUE, BUT HAVE

vate spaces but to also reflect the unique people

YOU MET MAGIK STUDIOS? The creative team

of Denver and Boulder that the work represents.

Meredith Steele and Kristen Fogarty launched their business in 2021 specializing in hand-

TELL US ABOUT YOUR NAME

painted murals, installations and custom artwork

AND YOUR IMPACT?

designed to enhance environments and spark

To us, art is like magik. It has the power to trans-

imagination. We sat down for a Q & A to chat

form spaces, individuals and entire communities.

about how this team makes their magik.

So when we started talking about the name for our creative studio, Magik made sense. It is also a nod

TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT

to our collaboration as the 'M' refers to Meredith

YOUR BRAND, SERVICES, AND THE

and 'K' refers to Kristen. Our mission to make art

ARTISTS BEHIND THE BRAND?

with impact means that we create work designed

Magik Studios is a creative team combining

to leave a positive impression on the community

skills in design, fine art and hand-painted murals

in which we leave our mark. We see first-hand the

to make art with impact. We are Meredith Steele

positive effect creative environments have on the

+ Kristen Fogarty, the founders of Magik, and we

success of a business or the joy within a home.

created a unique studio that focuses on collabora-

With every project, we hope our imagination car-

tion with each other and our clients. We work with

ries into the Denver community and encourages

commercial and residential clients and specialize

the pursuit of creativity.

in producing hand-painted murals, interior accent

painting, custom artwork, and installations. Our

TELL US HOW YOU TRANSFORM

approach to every project is rooted in thought-

HOMES AND SPACES?

ful design, and our unique concepts turn empty spaces into creative atmospheres.

At Magik Studios, we believe art matters and our strategy is simple: enhance environments. Our custom concepts, artwork and installations

TELL US ABOUT THE WORK THAT YOU DO

are designed to turn empty spaces into creative

FOR THE FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY?

atmospheres. We love working with people to fig-

Magik was founded on the idea of making art

ure out what would fit their space and their story.

more accessible for the everyday person. We’ve

Sometimes it is a simple accent painting, and

produced projects for local businesses in indus-

sometimes it is a detailed mural. Whatever the

tries such as food and beverage, retail, wellness,

concept is, we keep the existing space in mind to

and interior design, as well as private clients.

produce work that complements the environment

Whether we’re working with a business or a

yet transforms it from ordinary to extraordinary.

LET'S MAKE MAGIK IG: @magik.studios WEBSITE: magikstudios.co EMAIL: info@magikstudios.co

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