Cherry Creek October 2016

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ctober has been, and will always be, my favorite month. A large part of this has to do with the silliest holiday of all time, Halloween. Each year my five-year-old self is resurrected all month long, and the vibrant feelings of excitement still haven’t left my soul.

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I mean, who doesn’t love getting creative with a cool costume? It’s the one night of the year you can be whomever—or whatever—you want. It’s the time of year that little ghouls inspire you to embrace your inner child.

I plan on re-watching every possible cult classic horror movie, decorating inside and out, visiting a haunted house and, of course, baking spooky sweets. However, there is one horror to All Hallows Eve that is hard to deny: the extra temptation and weight most of us put on. I would even argue that Halloween kicks off that “holiday bod” we’re all so desperately trying to avoid. So, instead of focusing on sweets and candy, we decided to turn October around and made this issue all about health and wellness.

We feature an essay by Emily O’Brien discussing Colorado’s fitness culture and what it takes to lose weight and, in turn, gain confidence. We even threw in a workout for those who use the excuse of not having enough time.

We also feature a healthy chia pudding recipe with that very special spice ... pumpkin spice! And a fall picnic inspiration with local places to bike, hike and drive with views of the beautiful fall foliage and changing aspens.

The seasons may change but certain things will always remain the same—like loving a ridiculous holiday. We hope you enjoy this health-themed October issue. It’s a bit of a trick but also a treat for your fitness goals.

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24 Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice

A healthy chia pudding recipe with October’s favorite spice.

36 Colorado's Fit Fam

Analyzing what it takes to lose weight and gain confidence.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Road Trip

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Locally Owned

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Open House

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Inspired By

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Driver’s Notebook

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Financial Buzz

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

48 Picnic with a View

Sunny fall days are perfect for tailgates, tapas and toddies.

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Good Times

8th Annual Wicket & Stick It

This 64-team single elimination Croquet Tournament was held on the outdoor plaza behind BRIO Tuscan Grille. Battle other teams as you vie for the coveted Wicket and Stick It silver cup, or go for individual honors in a variety of categories including Best Dressed, Best Hat and Best Wicket Shot. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTINE MCKINZIE PHOTOGRAPHY.

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Good Times

Neiman Marcus Fashion Show

One of the numerous amenities enjoyed by Steele Creek Residents is a diverse selection of hosted events. In preparation for the arriving season, Neiman Marcus hosted a Fall Fashion Event. Food was catered by the newest Cherry Creek restaurant, 801 Chophouse, while DJ Mr. Groove kept the beats flowing. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA KINSER.

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Good Times

A Line Boutique Grand Opening

On Friday, August 19, A Line Boutique hosted the Grand Opening of their second location in Cherry Creek North. Loyal clients, neighbors and friends came dressed to the nines for an evening of libations and jubilation!

A Line Boutique welcomed guests to their second Exquisite hand rolled sushi from Kobe An location in Cherry Creek North

Owner of A Line Boutique, Karmen Berentsen, with friends Lisa Butterly, Linda Fiest and Sandi Johnson

Kerry Moriarty, Karmen Berentsen and Edit Viski-Hanka Guests sipping and shopping!

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Good Times

13th Annual Steamboat Festival presented by Infiniti of Denver

Many guests enjoying the 13th Annual Steamboat Festival presented by Infiniti of Denver held August 10–13. More than $100,000 was raised benefiting Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS).

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

MASSIF FASHION WEEK AT MASSIF STUDIO SPACE Massif Fashion Week is an intimate runway event catered to retail buyers, fashion enthusiasts, and the garment industry as a whole. The

WESTIN DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HOTEL UNLOCKS A NEW WAY TO STAY WITH STARWOOD PREFERRED GUEST’S NEXT GENERATION OF SPG KEYLESS The Westin Denver International Airport has joined a groundbreaking turning point in the hotel experience with the launch of SPG Keyless. SPG Keyless is the industry ’s first truly mobile and keyless entry system that allows guests to use their smart phone as a key to their hotel room doors. All they need is an SPG account and the SPG app. In this updated product being launched by Westin Denver International Airport, SPG is also expanding mobile check-in capabilities on the SPG app.

fall/winter '16 fashion show will have a relaxed atmosphere with a

“We are excited to be among the first of the next generation of

focus on high quality ready-to-wear collections and an emphasis on

Starwood brand hotels to offer the convenience and flexibility of

construction and attention to detail. The lineup includes local design-

SPG Keyless to our guests,” said Tom Curley, general manager of

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DENVER TO WINTER PARK SKI TRAIN RETURNING FOR 2016–17

POST CHICKEN & BEER OPENING LATE FALL 2016 IN DENVER

After a seven-year hiatus, the ski train will operate from Denver Union

Post Chicken & Beer will open at 2200 South Broadway in October

Station to a new platform at Winter Park Ski Resort during ski season. The

2016. A close cousin of The Post Brewing Company in Lafayette, the

ski train previously ran from 1940 to 2009. It was discontinued in 2009 when

restaurant will be the second Post Chicken & Beer; the first is located

it became too costly for a private operator to run. Amtrak is partnering with

at 1258 S. Hover Rd. in Longmont and opened in January 2016 under

Winter Park to bring the train back. The Colorado Transportation Commission

the name GoodBird Kitchen.

this week announced a $1.5 million grant to help build an ADA-compliant

Post Chicken & Beer Rosedale will serve the trademark

boarding platform and rail improvements at the ski area a few yards from the

Colorado-style fried and roasted chicken and medal-winning

West Portal of the Moffat Tunnel. CDOT was also studying the 2015 train ride

beers in a mountain-meets-roadhouse setting. Dave Query and

to see if it would reduce traffic on the mountain corridor. CDOT said last win-

his team took possession of the former 4 G’s Mexican Restaurant

ter that a ski train could take 450 to 500 vehicles off the I-70 corridor during

on August 1. Renovations began immediately upon taking pos-

peak traffic times during ski season. WinterParkResort.com

session of the building. PostBrewing.com

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Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

A HEALTHY TWIST ON A FAVORITE FALL SPICE RECIPE ZEAL

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INGREDIENTS | 2 cups unsweetened organic almond milk 1 cup organic pumpkin puree 2 tbsp. almond butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup agave nectar (or maple syrup, honey or coconut sugar syrup) 2 tsp. pumpkin spice (or make your own with 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. ginger, pinch ground clove, pinch allspice) 1/2 cup chia seeds Optional Topping: pepitas, chopped walnuts or pecans, shredded coconut and drizzle of honey

EQUIPMENT | Glass bowl, stainless or suitable container for holding at least 4 cups Whisk

INSTRUCTIONS | 1. Pour one cup of the almond milk into your glass bowl and add pumpkin puree. Whisk until the puree is completely dissolved into the milk.

2. Add almond butter, vanilla, agave and pumpkin spice and whisk until incorporated.

3. Add remaining almond milk and begin adding in the chia seeds whisking to incorporate.

4. Let stand for five minutes, and then whisk for one to two minutes to incorporate the chia throughout.

5. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, then remove and whisk again.

6. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set. If the pudding isn’t thick enough simply add an extra tablespoon or two of chia seeds.

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cherry creek living NORM & KIM Cherry Creek North (CCN) is a desirable urban hot spot with ease of access to the beautiful Colorado outdoors, making it the darling of discerning home owners like Norm & Kim Bartlett. For decades they envisioned themselves being snowbirds during retirement, and several years ago they realized this dream with a home in Scottsdale, AZ and a second home in our very own CCN neighborhood. Upon spending a single afternoon amidst the vibrancy of this “life within walking distance”, they immediately knew “this is it” and settled down in the heart of it all.

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Between the informative locals and their active HOA, these Seattle/St. Louis natives have carved out a lifestyle for themselves that includes the best of all CCN and Colorado has to offer: diverse community (they love the variety of backgrounds and lifestyle choices among their neighbors), engaging activities (including the 9-hole women's golf group that Kim co-founded) and exquisite dining (new local restaurants always create a palpable buzz!), not to mention proximity to the great outdoors and 4-season active pursuits such as skiing, hiking and biking (including the Cherry Creek trail just around the corner they can jump on and enjoy at a moment's notice)... CCN is simply perfect for their time in life: to delight in their retirement years and to share in such joy with their family and neighbors—now, and for years to come.

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List Price

Sold Price

%Sold/List

*DOM

Bdrms Baths

32 Polo Club Cir, Polo Club

$5,995,000

$5,321,200

89%

104

4

6

407 Saint Paul St, Cherry Creek North

$4,700,000

$4,500,000

96%

15

4

6

650 S Franklin St, Washington Park

$2,999,000

$2,850,000

95%

41

5

8

2500 E Cherry Creek South Dr #601, Cherry Creek

$2,490,000

$2,250,000

90%

208

2

3

37 Glenmoor Dr, Cherry Hills

$2,195,000

$2,000,000

91%

59

6

7

1155 S York St, Washington Park

$1,795,000

$1,750,000

97%

46

5

5

2729 E Alameda Ave, Cherry Creek

$1,850,000

$1,750,000

95%

28

5

6

1057 S York St, Washington Park

$1,749,000

$1,700,000

97%

16

5

5

1164 S High St, Washington Park

$1,850,000

$1,690,000

91%

62

5

5

390 Albion St, Hilltop

$1,595,000

$1,500,000

94%

88

5

4

250 Columbine St #304, Cherry Creek North

$1,400,000

$1,425,466

102%

79

2

2

1235 S Race St, Washington Park

$1,375,000

$1,350,000

98%

24

4

4

478 S Race St, Washington Park

$1,365,000

$1,345,000

99%

18

5

5

1059 S Milwaukee Way, Bonnie Brae

$1,399,310

$1,285,000

92%

53

5

6

549 S Garfield St, Belcaro

$1,099,000

$1,235,000

112%

4

5

4

1001 S High St, Washington Park

$999,950

$1,225,000

123%

1

4

2

510 Columbine St, Cherry Creek North

$1,215,000

$1,190,000

98%

9

3

4

1166 S Williams St, Washington Park

$1,050,000

$1,058,000

101%

4

4

3

415 Fairfax St, Hilltop

$1,100,000

$1,050,000

95%

10

4

3

28 S Garfield St, Cherry Creek

$1,029,600

$1,000,000

97%

6

3

4

This data is a sampling of sold properties from August 2016.

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listings

3800 E Mansfield Avenue | Cherry Hills Village $2,700,000 | 5 Bdrms, 6 Baths | 9,525 SqFt

8325 Harbortown Place | Heritage Estates $2,695,000 | 7 Bdrms, 9 Baths | 11,502 SqFt

Listings courtesy of: Keller Williams Integrity Real Estate LLC

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Road Trip

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estled in the foothills above Boulder, rests one of the most iconic and unique fine-dining experiences known to the Front Range. Originally built as a summer cabin in 1929, The

Flagstaff House truly took identity in 1971 after being purchased by local restaurateur, Don Monette.

After a large expansion, the Flagstaff House soon began drawing local and national praise. The 12,000-bottle wine cellar is literally built into the side of the mountain, allowing optimal storage temperature, straight from Mother Nature. The restaurant has been adorned with hundreds of awards throughout the years, including consistent recognition as Wine Spectator’s prestigious “Grand Award." The wine list is so vast that only an iPad can properly display all of the selections.

Floor to ceiling windows grace the entire east wall, offering panoramic views of city of Boulder and beyond. Although a major renovation took place in 2014, the original character and charm are still well endowed. Most notably, this makeover included the “Vintner’s Room," which allows guests to look into the remarkable wine cellar. This private space is perfect for family and corporate gatherings, with intimate surroundings. The menu boasts a wide variety of New American cuisine, including delicacies from land and sea. Forty-five years later, Don Monet and his sons continue to preserve this timeless tradition of dining excellence. Although only 45 minutes from downtown Denver, a seat at the Flagstaff House will quickly have your mind and taste buds transported to a serene mountain paradise.

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Locally Owned

Queen of Kombucha

Staying Cultured with Happy Leaf Kombucha Owner Jenni Lyons.

ARTICLE BEN WIESE | PHOTOGRAPHY KELSEY HUFFER

J

enni Lyons and Mike Burns just wanted to put their own kombucha in the house.

There was no plan to put it all over the city of Denver, but here they are.

After three years of brewing in the RiNo District, Happy Leaf Kombucha has outgrown

its location and recently moved into a larger facility and restaurant space in Cherry Creek.

“Our dreams are big for Happy Leaf,” Lyons says. “And we all agree that growing needs to happen organically.”

Back in 2013, Happy Leaf was the first kombucha tap room opened in Colorado, and today the kombucha can be found in Colorado Springs, Vail and various breweries and coffee shops around Denver. In a city known for health-consciousness and craft beer, Happy Leaf fits in quite nicely.

“Happy Leaf really was created by the community of Denver,” Lyons says. “We are a unique group with very high expectations of our craft purveyors.”

Kombucha is a beverage made from a combination of tea, organic cane sugar and a culture called Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast (SCOBY). After fermentation, 32

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"I believe that Happy Leaf was made for Denver, and Denver made Happy Leaf."

the results are a tart and effervescent tea that is tasty and ideal for a sunny Denver afternoon. The brewing of kombucha dates back thousands of years, with dedicated drinkers and brewers claiming various health benefits from the natural acids and probiotics found in the beverage.

According to Lyons, what makes her business successful is the commitment to staying true to the principals with which Happy Leaf began.

“The standards we hold to, such as non-GMO and organic, have been that way since the start,” Lyons says. “And we will not bend for the sake of growth. The Happy Leaf team is a family; we have all worked very hard to offer the community what we do best.”

Happy Leaf sources tea from Teatulia Organic Teas, a single-garden Bangladesh tea company committed to teaching primarily female residents sustainable farming practices.

Using Teatulia’s product offers twofold benefits: Happy Leaf can support a business making a cultural and social impact within the Bangladesh community and the teas are a high-quality product that improves the kombucha.

“Mike and I spend a long time tasting, researching and fermenting many different teas,” says Lyons. “The tea we choose is Teatulia Organic Teas. The flavor is uncompromising, and you can taste the difference in the final product. The tea is single-origin farmed, handpicked and packaged in Bangladesh by mostly women who are paid above fair trade wages.”

Happy Leaf will soon offer three bottled flavors in stores and will continue to be seen at local farmers markets.

“Three years later Denver has brought Happy Leaf to a whole new level,” Lyons said. “Moving into a larger production

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osing weight doesn’t always come naturally. To some, pounds

Brown elaborates, “Eating right includes getting a minimum of

drop off easily, while others struggle round the clock. Does sleep-

three whole food meals at regular intervals with portions of protein,

ing affect training? How do you lose fat and not muscle? To find the

carbohydrate and fat appropriate for your size and activity level.

answers to these challenging questions, we reached out to a few of

Limit sugar, flour, processed (packaged) and chemical laden foods.

The Denver Athletic Club’s (DAC) top trainers.

Identifying and managing stress, getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep and

The DAC Wellness Director Debbie Reiman says, “At The Denver

limiting sitting throughout your day also enhance fat weight loss.”

Athletic Club, we give our members a fitness test. We talk about goals

The DAC’s Lead Personal Trainer Kyle Story says, “I don’t know if there is

and what exercises and classes would work best for your specific

any one secret to success that can be applied to everyone; people just have

goals and fitness level. We’re able to test your resting metabolic rate,

different triggers. For me, personally, my catalyst is trusting the process. I

which is the rate you burn calories at rest. This can give you an idea of

have started from almost literally ground zero with health and fitness (maybe

how many calories you need at rest, with exercise and to lose weight.

even negative), and through just staying the course, it has gotten me this far."

It is important to have an adequate amount of calories while exercising so you burn fat and not muscle. You can meet with a registered dietician for your specific nutrition needs."

Carol Brown, a wellness specialist and personal trainer at The DAC explains, “Several factors must be addressed to gain muscle mass.

To be clear, one can strengthen muscles without bulking up, but to increase muscle mass, one must exercise, eat and rest appropriately."

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A CULTURE CURE?

Colorado is touted as one of healthiest states in the U.S, according to a United Health survey. Could our great state contribute to our greater health as a whole?

Reiman says, “There are a variety of activities to participate in: hiking, skiing, mountain biking, not to mention all of the paths."

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THE WEIGHT OF IT ALL (CON TI N U ED)

It's no secret, in Colorado, we are surrounded not only by picture-perfect weather and outdoor activities of every imaginable vary-

changes and soon you will gain some momentum. Celebrate your successes! Check in and reset goals regularly,” advises Brown.

ing degree, but we're also living among friends, family and co-work-

When people truly value their lifestyle, not only does their quality of

ers who all opt-in for optimum health on a regular basis. When the

life shoot up but so does their attention to physical activity levels and

weather is nice, it's really two-fold: It motivates you to get out and

proper food consumption.

explore with others, and it also keeps the desire to look your best at

She continues, “Consistency doesn’t require 100 percent

a premium. Let's face it—baggy sweater/puffy jacket season in this

adherence! Employ the 80/20 rule: Stick to your program 80

state is short-lived.

percent of the time and resume ASAP, without guilt, after a

“I get such a rush from accomplishing a new personal record or

break. Surround yourself with positive, like-minded individuals—

climbing over an obstacle—literally and figuratively—I previously

friends, family and professionals—who help you when you need

thought impossible. It makes me believe there is nothing I can’t do.

it and celebrate your success!”

Success builds confidence, and confidence builds success,” says Story.

The racing community in Colorado is also as strong as ever.

For more insight on fitness and health, visit DenverAthleticClub.cc.

Competing is a natural fit for many Coloradans, who are not only in shape but also quite proud of it.

“If you can’t say you can absolutely achieve your goal 95 percent of the time, I would say it’s too big. Start slower, make sustainable lifestyle

FIT FACTS

• Colorado continues to have the lowest obesity rate at 20.2% (September 1, 2016, The State of Obesity) • Training in higher altitudes allows athletes to produce extra red blood cells, giving Colorado athletes a competitive edge.

• Functional fitness trumps aesthetic fitness. Biking, hiking, skiing, rafting, climbing (the list goes on) is a large reason that Denverites stay so fit.

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STEP 1 | The starting and ending position is standing upright with the weights relaxed at your sides.

his step-by-step workout is for the many people plagued with the excuse of not having enough time. Here's the

catch: With the "Man Maker," you just need twenty minutes to execute this exercise flow. The workout is a great way to improve cardiovascular endurance and strength while using very little outside resistance. It is a series of exercises all rolled into one full-body, functional movement that utilizes multiple planes of motion along with resistance training.

STEP 3 | Lower yourself to the lowest part of your pushup position. As you come up you perform a renegade row with one arm, meaning you pull the dumbbell off the ground up to your armpit.

STEP 4 | Jump or step in and stand up. Next hammer curl the weights to your shoulders.

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STEP 2 | From there, lower the dumbbells to the ground by your feet; you can either jump back with both feet or step back one at a time to arrive in pushup position.

*Perform the same sequence of pushup and row with the other arm.

STEP 5 | Shoulder press them or thruster press above your head. Bring them down gently and return to starting position. Finally, get ready to start the second rep. Repeat for five reps.

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Open House

estate of the art Considered the first ultra-luxury home to ever hit the Cherry Creek market, 333 Milwaukee Street, a Colorado-Modern style home on 1/3 premiere acre, offers an exceptionally unique indoor/outdoor experience, with three glass garage doors opening from the kitchen to the pool and courtyard.

Architecturally stunning, the 8000-square-foot, open floor plan includes a glass-enclosed hallway to the master suite and study featuring a private and separate entrance. There are five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a glass and steel staircase to access all three floors.

Two upper-level bedroom suites include access to a rooftop deck. The fully finished basement houses a bar, recreation area and high-tech media center. Two additional bedrooms suites reside on this level and a navy vessel type mechanical room as well. A salt-water pool and hot tub—a rare commodity in Cherry Creek—are outside. And worldclass boutiques and mouth-watering restaurants at Cherry Creek Shopping Center are only steps away.

“The owner had envisioned constructing a home of this design for years. Once building started, it took nearly two years to complete and the finishing touches were still being applied in August,” says Jeff Hendley, real estate agent with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, who represents the property.

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ARTICLE EMILY O'BRIEN | PHOTOGRAPHY TERI FOTHERINGHAM

LOOK INSIDE THE FIRST EVER ULTRA-LUXURY HOME TO HIT THE CHERRY CREEK MARKET.

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Open House

(CON TI N U ED)

“ The home is a culmination of natural materials, steel, reclaimed wood and glass. They are blended together with aesthetic precision to create an architectural work of art. It was constructed and designed to allow a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors and the enjoyment of Colorado all year-round,” explains Hendley.

The vision, executed in the home’s remarkable U-shaped design, is to “deliver a vibrant, yet private, life-giving experience through the four elements of nature—fire, earth, air and water.” The idea behind this is that when all elements co-exist and align, it projects an anchoring feeling with an abundance of peace and positive energy.

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Garage doors create an open flow between the home and the outdoors.

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“It’s your world.

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“The home is a culmination of natural materials, steel, reclaimed wood and glass. They are blended together with aesthetic precision to create an architectural work of art," says Hendley.

“ This property is like no other I have seen," says Hendley. "It allows you to connect mentally, physically and spiritually to a multitude of life experiences in a way that invigorates your inner self. The unwavering desire for elemental alignment is at the core of the home’s design and construction.”

“The property offers numerous exceptional features but the two that stand out are the glass garage doors opening to the pool and the detached man-cave, which doubles as a second two-car garage,” says Hendley. Together, there are six parking spaces—four covered, two uncovered—and plenty of room for toys and storage. The property is fully gated, beautifully landscaped for maximum privacy and is operated by geothermal mechanical systems. Hendley adds, “The significance of this property cannot be overstated.”

It’s currently listed for $7 million.

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Inspired By

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PICNIC WITH A VIEW

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bet you’re expecting a pun. Now that we’ve fallen out of summer and into autumn (punderful), put your picnic basket in one hand and your pumpkin spice in the other because al

fresco dining isn't over yet. Sunny fall days are perfect for tailgates, tapas and toddies. All of this lies ahead before we cruise into the famed Colorado ski season.

Our favorite Boulder vendors supplied us with necessities for the perfect fall evening outdoors. The sun was setting on YaYa Orchard as we smoothed our blanket over the lush green grass surrounded by sprouting apple trees. A slight chill in the air made for a cozy hangout, and the hazy rays of the disappearing light over the Flatirons were reminiscent of one of Monet’s impressionist paintings.

Colorado is synonymous with beauty in all seasons, but this particular time of year is unrivaled. There happens to be plenty of places to ride, drive or trek to view fall's changing beauty and enjoy the perfect picnic. With the help of Will Frischkorn, owner of local favorite Cured, we came up with some must-check-out picnic areas as well as must-not-leave-behind local flavor. With our “Where to Picnic” suggestions, you’re primed and ready to make the most of this season of change before the snow hits.

| DON'T FORGET | • cushy blankets (and lots of them) | Pendleton Blankets | Atlas Valley Purveyors • picnic bites & basket | Picnic Boxes | Cured • flowers for your date | Floral Bouquet | Fawns Leap • wine | Scarpetta Wine • candles | Mason Jar Candles | Atlas Valley Purveyors • something sweet | Mini Pies | The Long I Pie shop

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Inspired By (CON TI N U ED)

WHERE TO PICNIC With a view of the fall foliage of Colorado

BIKING TRAILS ▷ Boulder Creek Path: This five-mile trail is full of tall trees and the lovely sounds of rushing water. It winds through Boulder Canyon as well as the middle of town, keeping you close to both civilization and nature while enjoying the changing season. ▷ Aspen-Ridge/Boulder-Ridge Loop: With 6.2 miles of trail skirting a lake lined with aspens, this trail is sure to take your breath away with its many colors and fresh air. ▷ Wonderland Lake Loop Trail: While bicycles are welcome on this trail, it’s also accessible by wheelchairs. If you’re up for an extended ride, Foothills Trail is close by, which also bears its own fall beauty.

HIKING TRAILS ▷ Settlers Park Trailhead: With an overview of Boulder, this trail’s perfect for looking down at a panorama of the city and surrounding landscapes full of changing shades. ▷ Golden Gate Canyon State Park: Not only does this park offer a plethora of great autumn trails filled with majestic trees and peak-top views, it’s complete with a campground and picnic tables. ▷ Bobolink Trail: A trail that’s mostly even, this 3.5-mile trail is also great for wheelchairs or those seeking a gorgeous afternoon stroll and nice bite outdoors.

DRIVING TRAILS ▷ Peak-to-Peak Scenic and Historic Byway: Running from Estes Park to Blackhawk, this drive is close enough to Boulder to have you jumping on its road in no time, offering you the picturesque beauty of a postcard throughout the drive’s entirety. ▷ Flagstaff Road: Taking you to Flagstaff Mountain, this winding way is a refreshing drive in autumn, gifted with beautiful aspen colors. ▷ Guanella Pass: For those of us willing to drive just a smidge further into the Rockies, Guanella Pass is worth the ambition if autumn is the season you thrive in.

This drive is loaded with aspens and continues on to Kenosha Pass.

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Driver’s Notebook

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n

2008,

Land

Rover

and

Jaguar—historically an on-again, off-

seems, this time around, there is more than just lot space being shared. No doubt, this most recent merger has inspired Jaguar to extend beyond the sports car and

E TH

utilize shared technology to release the F-PACE. Jag enthusiasts

VEN IN RE

again pairing—merged once again, and it

the versatility and power of Jaguar driving.

Nothing beats the grip of Jaguar sports cars.

TAKES LUXURY TO PACE NE W R FTE UA RR JAG A IN .

that have been propelling the idea of an SUV, unwilling to give up

Thus, the F-PACE is like no other SUV and drives true to Jaguars sport

ture’s weight to a near perfect 50:50 balance, allowing for that road-hugging and

seamless ride sports car drivers desire. Fully loaded, this powerful gas engine runs zero to sixty in 5.1 seconds.

Mountain terrain and winter storms are fears of the past in this SUV; even at -40* F, the F-PACE will maintain its competence. Constructed primarily of aluminum—80 percent—the structure is lightweight and incredibly durable. Adaptive

Dynamics analyze the driver’s style and conditions allowing the F-PACE to modify suspension and ensure comfort.

There is no doubt the F-PACE will be Porsche Cayenne’s worthiest competitor. At a lower cost with higher engine power, this AWD is leading in space,

W H E E L

versatility and performance. Style is also up for grabs. While this is the com-

TING THE

style. At its sport performance core, Jaguar has managed to distribute the struc-

pany’s first go at the SUV, every inch of the interior and exterior upholds the architectural respect of Jaguar. Custom styling options are endless, making each F-PACE a one-of-a-kind.

Equipped with a panoramic sunroof, surround sound and four memory settings to effortlessly interchange driver and passenger positioning, the F-PACE is more than road-trip worthy. General rule: If my dad is comfortable riding

The ‘TEARDROP’ SHAPE is emphasized by a tapered roofline and enhances aerodynamics.

as a backseat passenger from Denver to San Francisco, anyone will be.

GESTURE TAILGATE enables the driver

to operate the tailgate, without needing to physically touch either the vehicle or the key fob. Present your foot under one of the car’s rear flanks and the tailgate opens or closes automatically.

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The F-PACE is equipped with Stop/Start technology and smart regenerative charging—harvesting kinetic energy from braking to charge the battery—for maximum economy, especially during urban driving.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 22

11:00am - 3:00pm Paulée Inspired Lunch at Flagstaff House 6:00pm - 10:00pm Burgundy Producer Dinner with Etienne de Montille at Frasca Food & Wine

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23

10:00am Sit Down Chablis Brunch at PMG Restaurant 12:00pm - 1:30pm “To stem, or not to stem” Seminar at the St. Julien Hotel 3:00pm - 6:00pm Grand Tasting at the St. Julien Hotel

For tickets and more information visit:

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01 4 STEPS 02 Financial Buzz

01 LET YOU DECIDE.

When you allocate dollars as part of a budget, you give

yourself a chance to be thoughtful about where your money is going and to make adjustments, if needed. For

example, if you are shocked by how much you’re spend-

ing dining out or buying new clothes, you can curtail

ULTIMATELY, KNOWING YOUR SPENDING PATTERNS GIVES YOU THE POWER TO PUT YOUR DOLLARS TOWARD THE THINGS THAT MEAN THE MOST TO YOU AND HELP YOU REACH YOUR LONG-TERM GOALS.

spending in those areas.

TO MANAGING YOUR BUDGET

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02 TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF DAILY DECISIONS.

Daily temptations to overspend become easier to navigate when you have a framework and guidance in black and white. Setting a budget equips you with the power

to say “yes” or “no” to a purchase without guilt. You’ll be able to see what’s within your price range and get a clear

view of how each purchase will impact your savings plan.

THE MORE SPECIFIC YOUR BUDGET IS, THE BETTER.

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03 MAKE IT EASIER TO SEE THE VALUE OF EVERY DOLLAR. When you’re cavalier about your spending, you’re discounting the effort it takes to earn money. In contrast, when you consider everything that goes into earning a paycheck, and the expenses you’re incurring for your home, food, clothing, entertainment and so on, you’ll have a clearer picture of your daily financial life.

IT’S ALSO IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE POTENTIAL LONG-TERM BENEFITS OF INVESTING SOME OF YOUR HARD-EARNED SAVINGS.

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04 HELP YOU MAKE LARGER FINANCIAL GOALS POSSIBLE. Large purchases can seem out of reach when you’re not tracking your spending patterns. Creating a budget gives you a roadmap to follow, making it clear what trade-offs are possible if you’d like to reach your goal sooner.

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hat comes to mind when you think of creating a budget? For many people, even the thought

of putting one together is unappealing. However, there’s another more positive way to look at budgeting that may surprise you. Budgeting can be a way to gain more control of your finances and empower you to do more of what you want in life.

Lifestyle Calendar

October OCTOBER 1 - 29

OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 12 THE 2016 SEASON FOR DENVER’S SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES, 13TH FLOOR AND THE ASYLUM 13TH FLOOR HAUNTED HOUSE Returning for its 15th season, Denver-based Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group brings back the two scariest haunted houses in the Mile High—13th Floor and Asylum. Tapping into your childhood night-

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mares this year, this legendary haunt will plunge brave guests into the

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depth of what lies beneath. Get ready to cut into the depths of your

The award- winning Cherry Creek Fresh Market, produced by Colo-

superstitious psyche, unleashing the fears that lurk inside day and

rado Fresh Markets, presents a high-quality mix of Colorado grow-

night. For more information, visit GetScared.com

ers and unique local gourmet food vendors representing the best of Colorado. Also enjoy chef demonstrations, kitchen and garden arti-

OCTOBER 2

san products, gardening tips from Master Gardeners, live music and

7TH ANNUAL LUNG CANCER 5K RUN/WALK

more in a fun and festive open-air shopping environment. Saturdays

WASHINGTON PARK

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OCTOBER 1 - 30

to fundraise, you’re helping us raise awareness and fund vital research programs dedicated to doubling lung cancer survival by 2022. Help build

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the movement! Form a Free to Breathe team and ask friends, family

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members, neighbors and coworkers to join you. FreeBreathe.org

Given life from a man with a troubled heart, a creature assembled from corpses sets out into the unforgiving world to discover his humanity. As he

OCTOBER 6 - 9

uncovers both kindness and cruelty, he seeks out the doctor who created

GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL

him to demand answers about his troubled existence. Frankenstein fea-

DENVER CONVENTION CENTER

tures two lead actors alternating performances in the roles of Victor Fran-

The Great American Beer Festival is the premier U.S. beer festival

kenstein and his creature, allowing man and monster to intersect with ev-

and competition. Each year, GABF represents the largest collec-

ery chilling performance of this U.S. premiere. DenverCenter.org

tion of U.S. beer ever served, in a public tasting event plus a private competition. GABF brings together the brewers and diverse beers that make the U.S. the world’s greatest brewing nation.

GreatAmericanBeerFestival.org

OCTOBER 19 - 27 GLOW AT THE GARDENS DENVER BOTANICAL GARDENS Join Denver Botanic Gardens for their second annual Glow at the Gardens event. Taking place during the last two Wednesdays and Thursdays of October—October 19, 20, 26 and 27—glow at the Gardens lights up the night with hundreds of carved, glowing jack-o'-lanterns. Luminaria-lined pathways wind through the grounds to reveal larger-thanlife pumpkin displays. In addition, enjoy indoor activities including live music, ghost talks and hands-on crafts. BotanicGardens.org

OCTOBER 1 & 2

NOVEMBER 2 - 5

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gest running festivals and one of the largest of its kind in the nation! Ok-

son will raise the standard by breaking from the “traditional stage for-

toberfest Denver is set to once again commemorate this world-famous

mat” and utilizing our in-house media team and studio space to create

and time-honored tradition of German heritage by combining dynamic

a one of a kind scene in which the audience can be fully immersed in a

performance of music and dance, bier-based activities, Long Dog Derby

high fashion experience. Join us this November 2-5 at Massif Studios.

and entertainment for all ages. TheDenverOktoberfest.com

Tickets and information available at MassifFashionWeek.com.

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Parting Thoughts

THE SKINNY ON FITNESS WEARABLES, SHAREABLES AND APPS ARTICLE MEG SIMON

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he last few years have seen an explosion of new fitness technology, making it easier to track everything from the number of steps taken in a given day to how our friends are doing with their gym aspirations. To help make sense

of the overwhelming number of fitness wearables and apps currently on the market, Cherry Creek Lifestyle talked to Nate Billings, a Metabolic Specialist. Billings highlighted some of his favorite features in fitness apps and wearable technology, ranked by athlete intensity. Beginner, intermediate and elite athletes: It's time to get digital!

APPS

Apps

Wearables

WEARABLES

TRAINING PEAKS (E)

FITBIT (B)

Training Peaks is an app designed specifically for the long-term

One of the most popular fitness accessories of the past year,

goals of elite athletes. The app allows you to set long-term goals

Fitbit is a small, wearable wristband that comes in a vari-

and pair with experts to determine the best possible training plan

ety of colors, sizes and styles. While Fitbits are great for en-

and design workouts. You can log your workouts within the app

try-level athletes looking to keep track of their overall health,

and receive immediate feedback to help reach your goals.

they ’re less useful for people pursuing more intense, specific fitness goals.

MYFITNESSPAL (B) Myfitnesspal is a free calorie counter app that also gives users

POLAR (B)

access to a substantial nutrition database, complete with nutri-

The fitness company Polar makes a wide variety of wearable

tional advice and healthy recipes. Perhaps the biggest benefit of

fitness products including heart rate monitors, fitness trackers

this app is that it helps users become more mindful of their eating

and GPS watches. Their products are good for tracking specif-

habits. A downside to the app, and to calorie-counting in general,

ic fitness parameters like speed, distance and heart rate, but,

is that losing weight is more complicated than the long-held belief

Billings notes, they “missed the boat on the community aspect”

of “calories in, calories out.”

of fitness products.

STRAVA (E)

GARMIN (B, I, E)

Strava is a running and cycling app for endurance athletes, which

Most Garmin wearables span all levels of intensity, from the per-

Billings uses frequently to help train runners and triathletes. As

son who has just recently invested in their fitness to the elite,

a trainer, Billings has experienced a lot of benefits from the app;

practiced athlete. Garmin does a good job with the communal

he can easily see how far a client went, how many calories they

element of wearable technology, allowing data to be shared so

burned, total elevation gain and much more. Strava is a free app;

that friends can support and compete with one another to reach

however, more in-depth workout analysis is available with its pay-

their fitness goals. The biggest downside: cost, which can be tri-

to-play counterpart, Strava Premium.

ple-digit for the more feature-rich models.

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