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Connection Through Community
As Summer is in full swing, activities a plenty, I am thinking not only about how I am spending my time, but with whom I am spending my time. As we put together this magazine every month, community is the basis for everything we do and create, from telling the stories of our fellow community members, fostering connection, gathering together, and supporting our local contributors who make these stories come to life.
Beyond community, I have also been focused on connection as a through line of the stories we tell, not just this month, but every month. This month we are telling stories of connection to family, music, home, animals, sport, the earth, and even your own body and wellbeing.
As I have been taking photos for our publication for almost a decade, I have met so many amazing people, helped tell incredible stories, and created long-lasting relationships. I am so beyond grateful to be a part of this community. So, as we continue on this year, community and connection are the two words that I keep coming back to as a reminder of how I want to spend my time, because after all, these are the things that bring continued meaning and
Thank you all for being a part of this community.
KELSEY HUFFER, EDITOR @CHERRYCREEKLIFESTYLE
August 2025
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Edson Graycar, Meredith Rowe, Katherine Owen, Linden Butrym, Sawyer Zeldner, Willow King
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Poppy & Co. by Kelsey Huffer, Jared Wilson, J.C. Buck, Gina Dodge, The Meadow Studios, Set Creative, Four Course Media, Jeff Jones, Skyler Sun
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city scene
WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1-7: Anthony Constantino
from Smash in the Square, held another successful Smash Fine Arts Festival this June in the prestigious Cherry Creek North District - Fillmore Plaza. Be sure to check out this classy event next August 9 & 10!
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Photography by Anthony Constantino Jr.
Rooftop Cocktails + Sunset Views: Summer at Kisbee on
the Roof
Perched atop The Jacquard Hotel in the vibrant Cherry Creek North neighborhood, Kisbee on the Roof is an idyllic rooftop cocktail lounge—perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. The rooftop pool and bar offers sweeping views of the Denver skyline, private poolside cabanas, and a curated menu of signature cocktails and small plates. On Fridays and Saturdays, walk-in guests 21 and older can enjoy live DJ sets from 7 pm to close.
Photography Courtesy of Stephanie Kelly Photography
A 7th Avenue Classic Reborn
ARTICLE BY EDSON GRAYCAR | PHOTOGRAPHY BY J.C. BUCK
1920s Elegance Pairs with Contemporary Design and Livable Luxury in the Heart of Denver
Positioned along Denver's iconic 7th Avenue Parkway, this Stately Georgian Colonial holds more than just curb appeal. Behind its brick exterior lies one of the most thoughtfully reimagined homes in the city, a rare blend of historic elegance and bold, modern design.
Built in 1921 and completely rebuilt from the ground up, the home now spans nearly 8,000 square feet of refined, functional living space. As co-listing agent Deviree Vallejo describes, “It's the nicest house I've ever been in in the city of Denver. It's absolutely stunning. The attention to detail is unparalleled.”
That detail reveals itself immediately. Wide, flowing rooms with soaring ceilings offer the kind of openness rarely found in homes of this era. “One of the debilitating aspects of older homes is that they're chopped up,” Co-listing agent Liz Richards explains. “But this one has grand, spacious rooms that are perfect for entertaining.”
The home cannot be defined in a single phrase. It's eclectic and unexpected, yet warm and inviting. Design moments throughout the home are full of contrast and creativity. Burnt oak sourced from the East Coast lines the ceiling of the bar area, paired with Italian light fixtures and a custom marble and glass backlit bar from Spain
Across the foyer, the library offers a quiet space centered around a carved fireplace mantle from Avignon and custom shelving that subtly complements the chandelier above it.
Beyond its beauty, the home has been engineered for modern living. All load-bearing walls were removed and replaced with steel columns, allowing for a wide open layout. The basement was lowered to achieve incredible nine-foot ceilings, part of an extensive structural renovation that brought modern performance to the home's historic foundation.
The floor plan supports a variety of different lifestyles. There's a hidden butler's pantry tucked behind the kitchen cabinetry. A private suite on the lower level, outfitted with a full kitchen and bath, offers flexibility for guests, caretakers, or extended family. Upstairs, a third-floor flex room with vaulted ceilings could serve as a gym, playroom, or creative studio.
The heart of this home is in the great room, a large, open living and dining space bathed in natural light and seamlessly connected to the beautiful bar and kitchen. “That's the hangout space,” Deviree says. “You can imagine Thanksgiving dinner here, everyone is spread out and comfortable.”
Just off the kitchen, full European sliders open to a private courtyard patio that offers a quiet spot to unwind. The view out front of the house truly elevates the setting. “You step outside and your view is the idyllic 7th Ave Parkway,” Liz says. “There's a walking and biking path in the middle of the street, and you're surrounded by mature trees and spaciousness.”
With its flexible layout, bespoke finishes, and full structural rebuild, this home offers a unique opportunity to live in something both storied and entirely new.
To learn more contact Deviree Vallejo at deviree@livsir. com or visit TheElevatedLivingGroup.com.
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When you reser ve The Crudo Car t, we will set up in any venue, backyard or side street to make your par ty or event stand out with cold seafood!
ARTICLE BY MEREDITH ROWE
Photo by Four Course
As the old adage implies, you often do *not* want to know how the sausage is made. And while the process of creating sausages for Lottie’s Meats is complex, it’s because they’re prioritizing taste, transparency, and responsible sourcing for their high-quality ingredients.
“I can rattle off every single ingredient in every single sausage,” says Chelsey Maschhoff, Co-Founder of Lottie’s Meats.
For those unfamiliar with her work, Chelsey Maschhoff is the former sous chef of the acclaimed Annette, and she trained at the Culinary Institute of America. How it's made isn’t just a point of pride in her work—it’s actually a nod to her roots growing up on a family pork farm in rural Illinois.
Along with her sister and Co-Founder, Cassie Maschhoff, whom she refers to as the “brains and logistics,” Chelsey Maschhoff began the business in 2024. This was not their first sister-led venture, though. From classic childhood lemonade stands to a bakery for the farm employees, the Maschhoff sisters have been entrepreneurial from an early age and credit a lot of their work ethic to their upbringing.
They didn’t plan to get into the family business, and their parents encouraged them to explore other options outside of agriculture. After finding success in the culinary and tech worlds, Chelsey and Cassie Maschhoff felt it was time to come together for their next chapter and to reintroduce pork to America in a fun, new way.
“It felt like a now-or-never thing for us to do this together,” says Cassie Maschhoff. “We told ourselves we can always go back to our former careers, but it will only get harder for us to try.”
In her time at Annette, Chelsey Maschhoff began using the family’s pork to create sausage with whole muscle cuts, like loin and shoulder. Today, these same high-quality cuts create a lean, nutrient-dense, and delicious product that even her twoyear-old son eats almost daily.
“It’s been heart-mending for me,” says Chelsey Maschhoff. “Our grandparents got to see us build something before they passed on—and our parents are finally proud of us.”
The last part is clearly a joke, but thanks to Lottie’s Meats, they get to continue working with and sourcing from the family farm. The Maschhoff sisters love that by doing so, they’re able to bring their consumers 100% traceable products that are sustainable, responsible, and meaningful.
The agriculture industry as a whole finds itself in the middle of the climate conversation, and they welcome that open dialogue and opportunity to learn. Part of the reason they’re so passionate about pork is that it puts off significantly fewer emissions than beef or lamb. Nearly every part is utilized, and there are opportunities for circular use. Here in the US, it’s behind chicken and beef, but globally, it’s the most consumed animal protein in the world.
In bringing Lottie’s Meats to market, it was important to them to speak to female consumers directly. In researching the category, Cassie Maschhoff found that three-quarters of women identify as the primary household shopper, but you wouldn’t guess that looking at the meat aisle currently. Naming their company after their spunky, free-spirited great aunt, who stars in the family lore, felt like a meaningful way to accomplish their goal and keep their family and their farm in the conversation.
They’re a proud member of 1% For The Planet, which means 1% of their sales go to environmental organizations of their choosing, like The Conservation Alliance and World Central Kitchen. These partners help further their efforts to offset their environmental footprint and improve the economics of rural and female-run farms, kitchens, and ecosystems.
Today, Lottie’s Meats is at restaurants, bakeries, and grocery stores around the Denver metro, as well as on shelves
in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Louis. Each of their expansions has been intentional, dropping into communities they already know and ensuring they can continue to deliver a consistent product, whether you’re ordering a sausage breakfast sandwich at Get Right’s or picking up a pack of Lottie’s Bratwurst from Marczyk’s.
Head to LottiesMeats.com to see their full selection and to see where you can find them in stores near you!
Photo by The Meadow Studios
PACK YOUR PICNIC BLANKETS AND HEAD TO THESE
SUMMERTIME HOT SPOTS FOR LIVE MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
ARTICLE BY KATHERINE OWEN
ILLUSTRATION BY GINA DODGE
MILE HIGH MUSIC NIGHTS
CITY PARK JAZZ
, a staple of summer Sundays in Denver, has one big shebang left in its season-long series. On Sunday, August 3, you can expect a “brass band extravaganza,” featuring Rowdy Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band, and Guerrilla Fanfare. Head to CityParkJazz.org to learn more.
HISTORIC ELITCH CAROUSEL SHELL
For a one-of-a-kind experience, pay a visit to Historic Elitch Carousel Shell, where you can hear the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra at the last of this summer’s three free concerts hosted inside the carousel shell. Visit HistoricElitchTheatre.org to learn more.
If you didn’t snag tickets to one of their soldout summer concert series, you can still catch Denver
Botanic Gardens’ “Al Fresco Evenings.” On Tuesday, August 5, and Wednesday, August 6, hear some of Denver’s many great local talents, showcasing everything from bossa nova
FIDDLER’S GREEN
Red Rocks may be iconic, but it’s not the only one. To see for yourself, pack a blanket (and a clear bag!) and head to the lawn at Fiddler’s Green, where hitmakers of every variety, from Cyndi Lauper to Mt. Joy, are on the August calendar. Visit FiddlersGreenAmp.com to see the full lineup.
LEVITT PAVILION
At Levitt Pavilion, which offers more than 50 free concerts and events every year, all ages can spread out on the lawn and catch a show under the stars, just south of town. Find out more at LevittDenver.org.
LYONS FOLK FEST
While the Mile High City is a destination for many of the can’t-miss shows this summer, plenty of good times and good tunes can be found just a few miles outside of town. Take, for example, the Lyons Folk Fest, which, with its three days of live music and camping, is a bucket-list event for Coloradans. From August 8 to 10, locals and tourists alike will pile into the riverside venue to catch once-in-a-lifetime bluegrass acts. Learn more at Bluegrass.com/Folks.
FORD AMPHITHEATER
Just roughly one hour’s drive to the south, the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs is one of Colorado’s newer additions to the amphitheater scene and boasts acts like Glass Animals, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, and Little Big Town—just in its August lineup. See the rest at FordAmphitheater.live.
DILLON AMPHITHEATER
And no summer bucket list would be complete without a trip to the north shore of the Dillon Reservoir to catch some tunes at the Dillon Amphitheater. The waterside venue is set against a backdrop of big mountain views and fills its lineup with everything from local talents to big-name acts. See the full list at
BUILDING EXTRAORDINARY IMPACT
IN BUSINESS, WEALTH & COMMUNITY TOGETHER
“Haley Custom Homes was able to get us in touch with an architect who turned our vision into a plan. From there, the Haley team took over. We had an aggressive timeline and the team beat it by more than a month. The transformation that occurred was incredible. We are so happy with the end product. The Haley Site Supervisor was personable, kind, and patient. He was knowledgeable about construction and managed the subs well. Haley Custom Homes constantly checked in with us to make sure that we understood the process and were happy with the results. They always encouraged us to take time to make the right decision, and to point out anything that we wanted changed. We are so happy with our incredible home”.
Jason Timian
THIS MOBILE RAW BAR BRINGS FRESH SEAFOOD TO EVENTS ACROSS COLORADO
ARTICLE BY LINDEN BUTRYM
PHOTOGRAPHY BY POPPY & CO. BY KELSEY HUFFER
C A R T
A R T
For his new culinary concept, the Crudo Cart mobile raw bar, Denver chef and caterer Dane Hiett sourced a 1940s horse trailer through a vintage dealer and asked Wyoming-based Tipped Tavern Trailers to design its interiors. Clean yet visually striking with glossy white subway tile, wood accents, and navy blue cabinetry, Crudo Cart is the petite version of a modern seafood restaurant you’d find somewhere along the Atlantic or Pacific. “It functions beautifully while still looking elevated,” Hiett says.
A Seattle native, Hiett grew up with a love for seafood and a passion for the creative energy of the hospitality industry. The Crudo Cart is his love letter to both. “It’s all about creating connection,” he says. “I love the idea of setting the tone for people’s most meaningful moments.” Hiett’s mobile raw bar brings fresh oysters, lobster, and ceviche dishes to weddings, cocktail parties, and more across Denver, Boulder, and the Western Slope. Here, Hiett chats more about his vision for Crudo Cart.
WHERE DID YOU FIND INSPIRATION FOR CRUDO CART?
Crudo Cart came from a mix of wanting to bring a luxury raw bar experience to unexpected places and my love of coastal food culture. Growing up in Seattle, we had access to some of the best oysters and seafood. I wanted to bring that same freshness to Denver, but in a way that feels distinctly Colorado.
WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR INGREDIENTS?
We always try to source what we truly love and would want to eat ourselves. From Northwest Pacific oysters to Santa Barbara uni, our West Coast offerings are all about freshness and flavor. We also bring in East
Coast standouts like Beau Soleil oysters to round things out. It’s a thoughtful blend of both coasts, with an emphasis on quality and seasonality.
CAN THE MENU BE CUSTOMIZED?
Absolutely. We tailor it to each event and client, from classic oyster bars to more adventurous crudo options. That said, there are a few staples that people always request: East and West Coast oysters, chicken liver pâté with bacon jam, lobster steam buns, and at least one signature crudo.
WHAT CHALLENGES COME WITH A BUSINESS CONCEPT LIKE THIS?
Weather and transportation are two of the biggest challenges, especially when you’re dealing with raw seafood. We’ve built in systems to keep everything cold, safe, and visually beautiful, even in tough conditions. It’s taken a lot of testing and fine-tuning, but we’ve created a setup that’s mobile, reliable, and built for Colorado.
WHERE IN COLORADO DO YOU TRAVEL FOR EVENTS?
We’ll go just about anywhere: Denver, Boulder, Aspen, Telluride, Vail, you name it. We’re used to operating in all four seasons, so we adapt our logistics depending on the terrain and weather.
WHAT MAKES THE CART A SPECIAL ADDITION TO A PARTY?
It’s more than just a food station — it’s an experience. The visual presentation, the freshness of the seafood, and the personal interaction with our staff all help elevate the event. Guests are always drawn to it, and it becomes a natural conversation piece. It brings a little East and West Coast magic to the mountains or wherever we’re parked.
To learn more about Crudo Cart, visit CrudoCart.com. For more information on Chef Dane’s Kitchen catering company, visit ChefDanesKitchen.com
“I love the idea of setting the tone for people’s most meaningful moments.” “I love the idea of setting the tone for people’s most meaningful moments.”
A Portal to Wellness in the Highlands
ARTICLE BY WILLOW KING
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFF
JONES AND SKYLER SUN
Local darling Portal Themaculture has popped up behind Nurture Wellcare Marketplace in the Highlands, located at 2924 Federal Boulevard. A perfect addition to the already robust offerings of Nuture, which includes strength training, yoga, pilates, halotherapy, and now, sauna and cold plunge.
Portal was founded by Rory MacMurdo and Will Dresher, who focus on clean, beautiful design and creating spaces that
foster healing, relaxation, and community. The two met through a sauna club in Minnesota and wanted to share the many benefits of contrast therapy with more people. In addition to the Highlands pop-up, the duo is planning additional pop-ups in Rhino, Boulder, and Boise.
Sessions at Portal are generally one hour long, and Dresher recommends three 15-minute sauna sessions (these saunas are extremely hot, with temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Fahrenheit) with 2-3 minutes spent in their custom-designed cold plunge pools in between.
Come for the heat, stay for the tunes. Macmurdo comes from a music background, and the whole place is designed to feel like a dream pop natural high.
Originally a Scandinavian tradition that is now popular all over the world, sauna culture, whether in homes or public places, involves much more than simply bathing. In a sauna, people cleanse their bodies and minds, embracing a sense of inner peace.
Traditionally, the sauna has been considered a sacred space to rejuvenate and reset. Saunas come in many forms but are basically cozy wood-lined buildings or rooms heated by wood, electricity, propane, or infrared.
Said to aid in metabolism, weight loss, pain reduction, skin rejuvenation and mood—as well as improve immune function, sleep, stress management and relaxation—the sauna may not be the only reason that Finland has repeatedly ranked first in the UN’s World Happiness Report, but it is certainly a factor worth exploring.
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“Social wellness is the future of community and connection.”
Monday Nights
3-Course Prefix Menu $35
Tuesday Nights
Burger Night $10 Our Signature “Mac” Burger with house chips
Wednesday Nights
$8 Martinis
Thursday Nights
Oysters & Bubbles
Oysters $2 & Oyster Rockefeller $3
Bubbles $5
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch 10am-2:30pm
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August Around Town
cups from Denver Milk Market, a Puppy Brunch at Kachina Cantina, and more! For updates and more information, visit TheMavenHotel.com.
16th
1st
COLORADO DAY AT UNION STATION
Denver Union Station commemorates 149 years of Colorado history with its inaugural Colorado Day Celebration. Enjoy A Taste of Union Station, Historic Denver walking tours, and performances by Meow Wolf and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. For more info, visit DenverUnionStation.com.
2nd - 3rd
THE DENVER STREET FAIRSMIDSUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Cherry Creek’s free, juried artisan market returns for a summer celebration of handmade creativity. Stroll closed streets lined with local makers selling jewelry, home décor, bath products, and more, while live music liven the atmosphere and tempting food booths offer tasty bites. For more info, visit ArtisanMarkets.co.
4th
MARKET ART WALK AT DENVER MILK MARKET
Celebrate local art, live music, and great food at the Summer Art Walk at Denver Milk Market. Featuring artists like Angela Blackwood and Sky Welkin, plus DJ Elias. For more info, visit DenverMilkMarket.com.
16th
BARK AROUND THE BLOCK AT THE MAVEN
Bring your pup to LoDo for Bark Around the Block, a dog-friendly day featuring free caricatures, canine
BASECAMP EXCHANGE AT MARKET STATION
Celebrate climbing culture at BASECAMP Exchange with Boulder’s Kai Lightner, world-premiere Reel Rock 19 films, food trucks, drinks, and outdoor gear pop-ups. For more details, visit MarketStationDenver.com.
23rd
2025 DENVER SUMMER WHISKEY TASTING FESTIVAL
Cherry Creek’s summer sip-fest returns at Clever Girl with over 20 handcrafted whiskeys, live DJs, and VIP perks like early access, top-shelf pours, and a small-bites buffet. Proceeds support pediatric cancer research. Must be 21+. Tickets start at $20. For info and tickets, go to TastingFestivals.com.
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