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We’re thrilled to be your source for all things local and luxurious here in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree.

As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree home.

From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like Old Blinking Light, to a beautiful BackCountry home staged to perfection, you'll get a glimpse at what sets our communities apart. We also highlight Lone Tree's mayor, Jackie Millet, steering the growth for new businesses and improving transportation. Plus we talk to an impactful non-profit, Anchor Center for Blind Children,

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everyone that Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree have to offer—and the things that

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 13 Seeing Life Differently Anchor Center For Blind Children Allows 3-Year-Old To Live More Fully With Disorder

18 Old Blinking Light Chef-Driven Highlands Ranch Restaurant Still Focuses on New Mexican Flavors, Community After 13 Years

22 Staging For Success Tips and Techniques of the Trade Can Showcase a Home's Best Traits and Invite Buyers

28 At The Helm Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet Leads Groundbreaking Transportation

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

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Our Town

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Hot Spot

22 Open House 28 Local Limelight 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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AROUND TOWN

BILL PAUL'S FIGHT AGAINST ALS GOLF FUNDRAISER

here in Colorado, we do it “Colorado Style” with shorts, flip flops, fun, and sun.

Bill Paul's Fight Against ALS is hosting its first golf tournament fundraiser on Aug. 5 at the Meridian Golf Club.

The fundraiser event will feature lunch and golf tournament, as well as evening events

Proceeds benefit Equine Partnership Program.

For information and tickets, go to PoloFest.com.

ROOMS TO HEAL REVEALED FOR DENVER AREA CHILDREN

that include a silent auction, guest speakers and

The Denver chapter of Savvy Giving By Design

live entertainment. Tickets are $250 per person.

provides free room makeovers to kids experiencing

Evening-only tickets are $75 per person.

medical crises at no cost to them or their families.

Bill Paul's Fight Against ALS is a nonprofit orga-

While this is a national organization, the Denver

nization founded by Bill and Julianne Martin of

chapter was founded by the designers of JDuce

Lone Tree after Bill was diagnosed with the incur-

Design of Parker in late 2018 and revealed their first

able disease in 2016. To help sponsor the event or

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was 5-year-old Owen McLaughlin of Thornton who

NEW LITTLETON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL CEO

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After a nationwide search, Centura Health and

the space but couldn’t have done it alone. It took

Littleton Adventist Hospital named Jillyan McKinney,

the support of locals through fundraising and key

MBA, as Chief Executive Officer at Littleton

corporate sponsors who donated lighting and

Adventist Hospital. Jillyan had previously served

other items to complete the space, not to mention

as the CEO at Centura Health’s Avista Adventist

the volunteers who helped execute this dream

Hospital since October 2017. She started her new

space. Owen wasn’t the only family member who

position at Littleton Adventist Hospital in July.

benefited though; the Denver chapter truly went

As a mission-inspired executive leader, Jillyan

above and beyond by giving his big sister, Brylie,

brings more than 10 years of operational experience.

her own gorgeous bedroom as well. Corporate

Most recently, at Centura Health — Avista Adventist

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ANCHOR CENTER FOR BLIND CHILDREN ALLOWS 4-YEAR-OLD TO LIVE MORE FULLY WITH DISORDER ARTICLE FARLAND BOTTOMS | PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED >

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GIVING BACK

(CON TI N U ED)

TO SEE ARABELLA RUNNING ABOUT HER LIVING ROOM IN HER HOME, YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW THAT SHE HAS HERMANSKY-PUDLAK SYNDROME (HPS), WHICH IS A RARE DISORDER THAT AFFECTS 1 IN 500,000 WORLDWIDE. It is a condition that not only affects the light coloring of the skin and hair, it also limits the vision of the one who has this disorder.

But you will not convince Arabella that she is limited in anyway. You and I walk through a room busy with different furniture shapes, concerned that we might bump into one. As I watched this active little girl scurry through her living room, I said to her dad, Nate, that she appears oblivious to the large pieces of furniture. “Arabella doesn’t know that she is blind,” Nate says.

Arabella’s mother, Angela, told me later that Arabella has actually memorized where each piece of furniture is. (I know that but I still hit the leg on the sofa.) So, she scampers about as any sighted child. Her two siblings, Luke (7) and Gianna (2), appear to enjoy their sister, as though nothing were wrong. When Luke is leading the playtime, he doesn’t act as if he is making concessions, but rather is just playing with his sister. Had I not been told of her vision issues, I would not have known.

Since Arabella began going to the Anchor Center for Blind Children almost four years ago, the collaborative efforts of the staff have enabled Arabella’s parents to know how best to help their daughter. And Angela does just that. I watched as Angela placed Arabella’s coloring book on a blue pad. Noting that the blue pad gave Arabella a soft coloring surface, Angela was quick to point out that the blue surface contrasted with the white coloring book.

Another example of the contrast effect was when she gave Arabella some strawberries on a white pad. The whole idea of contrast was the guiding method for Arabella and her mother. When I was talking with Angela, she gave me the distinct impression that Anchor works more like a member of the family instead of a clinic.

HPS does limit the vision of any child, but through the dedicated professionals at Anchor, little Arabella not only thrives, but delights anyone fortunate to be in her space.

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OUR TOWN

ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

THE GIFT OF A DRIVER’S EDUCATION CLASS FOR MOTHER’S DAY MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO SPARKED A RACING PASSION — AND EVENTUALLY HER LOVE OF ALL THINGS PORSCHE — FOR VICKI EARNSHAW THAT SHE SAYS STILL GIVES HER A THRILL TO SHARE WITH OTHERS. Vicki is an organizer and chief driving instructor for this year’s LadiesOnly High Performance Driver Education Day from the Rocky Mountain Region of Porsche Club of America.

“This is by far my most-treasured event, to bring in 60, 70 women and let them have a great time. It’s about empowering women to try something new and learn the skills of how to drive their cars correctly,” Vicki says. “If that saves them from having an accident, that’s the part that’s pretty amazing.”

Vicki is the former chairwoman of the Porsche Club of America Racing Program and currently serves as steward. Her involvement in the Porsche Club has taken her all over the world — including Germany several times.

Vicki says she loves the racing events for the adrenaline, and there’s nothing she’d rather drive than a Porsche.

“It’s the best car there is. There’s not a Porsche that’s not meant to race, except the SUV. Every car can race, out of the box, off the floor, you can go racing with these cars.

“I was a late bloomer. I didn’t get started until my kids were 16,” Vicki says. “This is one way people can go out and give it a try. I don’t assume they’re going to go out and be racers, but if you can take one thing and learn how to control your car better, it’s worth it.”

Raceway Woman VICKI EARNSHAW STILL GETS A RUSH FROM TEACHING OTHERS HOW TO HANDLE THEIR RIDES

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HOT SPOT ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK | PHOTOGRAPHY JENAE LOPEZ

Earl Gonzales, general manager and part-owner of Old Blinking Light

CHEF-DRIVEN HIGHLANDS RANCH RESTAURANT STILL FOCUSES ON NEW MEXICAN FLAVORS, COMMUNITY AFTER 13 YEARS

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“WE’RE COMING FROM NEW MEXICO AND BRINGING OUR FLAVORS WITH US. WE’RE ALSO BRINGING OUR HOSPITALITY — WE REALLY PUT OUR ARMS AROUND PEOPLE. IT’S KIND OF A LOST ART THESE DAYS.”

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HOT SPOT

(CON TI N U ED)

OLD

BLINKING

LIGHT

STARTED

SERVING ITS CHEF-DRIVEN, TAOS-

Prep is a discipline at OBL. Even on a

those 13 years, scores of new estab-

random week day, you’ll find the bartender

lishments have popped up around the

getting ready for the day by juicing dozens

Highlands Ranch Town Center restaurant.

of lemons and limes and making the simple

But general manager and part-owner

syrups for the signature margaritas. Chefs are working on the red and green chile sauces.

happens inside his four walls. And that

“Every day we’re throwing a party, and

means hospitality and New Mexican spice.

400 people are coming,” Earl says. “That’s

“Our No. 1 goal has always been to

our contract with our guests, to provide

be the neighborhood Highlands Ranch

good food and drinks, no matter what.”

restaurant.” Earl says. “We’re coming from

Even after all these years, you’ll be lucky to

New Mexico and bringing our flavors with

find an empty bar seat Thursdays through the

us. We’re also bringing our hospitality —

weekend. And you’ll see Earl saying hello to

we really put our arms around people. It’s

the patrons all throughout the house, many of

kind of a lost art these days.”

whom consider themselves regulars.

Earl says it’s not just remembering a

Earl says he’s been around good food all his

face but remembering what a customer ate

life, growing up with a grandfather who always

and drank the last time. It’s a conversation.

had something going in the kitchen, from his

“Because that one person who comes into

red chile in a pot or the meat frying on the stove.

our restaurant can turn into two, and that two

“I can still smell that kitchen today,” Earl says.

people can turn into four. That’s what we’ve done — focused on one person at a time.

“Watching people enjoy themselves at my restaurant makes me happy.”

OBL

rotates

the

menu

“I’m so grateful and blessed. We’ve been able to be so consistent and be able to be here for 13 years. We don’t feel it as competition,” Earl says about all the new

seasonally

restaurant options in Highlands Ranch.

but keeps their most popular dishes on

“The more quality restaurants, the better

year-round, including the King Ranch

for Highlands Ranch. If we take care of our

Casserole with Green Chile and Cheese

four walls, we know it’s going to do well.”

Stacked Enchiladas and the New Mexico Red Chile Crusted Salmon.

Earl helped open OBL in 2005 with

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New Mexican,” Earl says.

INSPIRED CUISINE IN 2005. And in

Earl Gonzales says it’s still just about what

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But we have stayed true to who we are,

Earl says he plans to keep running Old Blinking Light the only way he knows how: By caring for others.

business parters Nathaniel Troy and

“The staff is everything,” says Earl, refer-

Nathaniel Troy Jr. from Taos, who also own

ring to everyone from wait staff to head Chef

Lambert’s of Taos Restaurant, a longtime

Juan De La Torre. “When I say we put our

popular establishment there.

arms around people, that goes for our staff

In the early days, Earl says, they learned

as well. They know they are loved and taken

how to play with the spices for a suburban

care of here. And they transcend that to our

Colorado clientele. “We had to change

guests. It’s who we are. It’s just the harmony

things up a little bit, tone down the heat.

and culture of our restaurant.”

“THAT ONE PERSON WHO COMES INTO OUR RESTAURANT CAN TURN INTO TWO, AND THAT TWO PEOPLE CAN TURN INTO FOUR. THAT’S WHAT WE’VE DONE — FOCUSED ON ONE PERSON AT A TIME”

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OPEN HOUSE

Stagi ng For Success ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY VIRTUANCE PHOTOGRAPHY

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE TRADE CAN SHOWCASE A HOME'S BEST TRAITS AND INVITE BUYERS

T I P S

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F O R

S TA G I N G :

Remove all clutter, personal photos,

Make the best use of nat-

Always think of getting the ‘wow’

knickknacks and other junk. Cleaning

ural light. Make sure the

factor as soon as the potential

out the clutter just creates so much

home is making the best

buyer enters the home. Make

space, and that’s what people are look-

use of any sunlight entering

sure the entry to the home is

ing for – space. Doing this will make

the home by lifting shades

well designed to keep the buyer

your home seem bigger and brighter.

and opening curtains.

wanting to see more.

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Edit furniture and décor and place every-

Make sure each room/space in

Don't forget about ‘curb

thing to keep the eye wandering and the

the home has a defined purpose

appeal." We painted the

flow of the home open. Again it will make

and is decorated accordingly.

front door, added a door-

your home appear larger and make sure

Make sure each room is being

mat, rearranged outdoor

there is nothing obscuring buyers’ eyes from

used for the purpose intended (ex.

furniture, added pillows,

focal points, such as fireplaces and views.

office is being used as an office) .​​​​​​

and flowers to pots.

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OPEN HOUSE

(CON TI N U ED)

ANGELA TYLER OF ARAGON INTERIORS IS AN INTERIOR

and the many outdoor seating areas to enjoy the home not only

DESIGNER AND PROFESSIONAL STAGER AND HAS SOME

inside but outdoors as well,” Angela says.

TIPS FOR STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SALE, OR EVEN FOR

She says her main job when staging a home to put on the market is

JUST UPDATING YOUR CURRENT ARRANGMENTS. As in this

to use good techniques and design to help potential buyers see all the

Highlands Ranch BackCountry home, Angela says it’s import-

possibilities and so that sellers can get top dollar and a quick sale.

ant to make sure your home is clean, bright and incorporates a

And in any project, whether you’re staging a home for sale or

proper flow throughout. In this BackCountry home, Angela stuck

simply giving your home a refresher, it’s important to decide the

with a modern design, accented with pops of yellows, greens

purpose of each room and to decorate accordingly. This creates

and blues against the neutral walls and floors. “I believe the best

an opportunity to declutter and edit out unnecessary items such

features of this home were the high coffered ceilings, the many

as furniture that aren’t serving the room’s function.

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of the RidgeGate area along I-25 — which

“Engineers are trained to solve prob-

have added about 8,500 jobs. In addition,

lems,” says Jackie, a trained civil engineer

Kiewit Corp. is building a regional head-

who has served for 16 years in Lone Tree

quarters nearby that will add another

government, first on the planning com-

1,000. The light rail promise was key to

mission, then on city council before tak-

bringing those jobs here, Jackie says.

ing the helm. “We don’t, as engineers, get

Lone Tree has also built the Lone Tree

paid for just talking about the problem.

Arts Center; annexed the University of

You get paid for solving the problem.”

Colorado-Denver’s South Campus (the old

Jackie says she’s been hard at work

Wildlife Experience Museum) to bring higher

finding solutions to a rapidly growing Lone

education options to residents; built a new

Tree. It’s mid-May and the mayor has just

Douglas County Library in Lone Tree and

finished a busy week of media interviews,

a unique on-demand free shuttle service

public receptions, and final-minute details

in partnership with Uber called Lone Tree

for the newly opened RTD Southeast Rail

Link; and expanded recreational facilities

Extension. The three new stops along

and trails. The list of developments and local

Interstate 25 are the culmination of multi-

projects under Jackie’s leadership goes on.

agency cooperation, and Jackie was at

All this is just in time for Lone Tree’s 25th

the forefront of organizing support. Lone

anniversary. “With the city of Lone Tree, it’s

Tree and local stakeholders committed

an exciting time. A lot of things we’re doing,

$25 million out of the $238 million total for

we’re doing it for the first time. So on the

the project, which helped secure federal

council, we’re always talking about how do

grants to make the project happen.

we provide the best value to our residents

Since 2005, when Jackie first started on

as we can,” says Jackie, who is the third

the planning commission, Lone Tree has

mayor in Lone Tree’s 25 years. “The largest CONTINUED >

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Lone Tree Mayor visits the historic Schweiger Ranch in Lone Tree, with the newly opened RTD lightrail station in the background.

“WITH THE CITY OF LONE TREE, IT’S AN EXCITING TIME. A LOT OF THINGS WE’RE DOING, WE’RE DOING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

(CON TI N U ED)

The Schweiger Ranch, founded in 1874, sits on the east side of Interstate 25 near RidgeGate. In the background sits the newly opened RTD Southeast station.

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“LONE TREE HAD PHENOMENAL FIRST TWO MAYORS. WE HAVE A REALLY DEDICATED, INNOVATIVE STAFF WHICH IS WONDERFUL TO PARTNER WITH.” investment we can make in our lifetimes is in our

need to keep myself engaged. If I feel I can continue

homes. On the council, we ask ourselves ‘How do we

to add value then I will want to continue.”

make sure we provide value and make this a place people want to invest.’ ”

With all the activity in Lone Tree government, Jackie says she is inspired daily by the people she has

Jackie’s community service started when she

worked with and the opportunities that lay before the

and her family moved to Lone Tree, and she simply

growing town. Lone Tree was one square mile when it

wanted to get to know her new community. “There

first organized 25 years ago, and now it’s 10.

was an opportunity to serve on the planning commis-

“Lone Tree had phenomenal first two mayors.

sion. I had been a civil engineer, and I wanted to get

We have a really dedicated, innovative staff which

to know my community. So I went in to interview with

is wonderful to partner with,” she says. “I couldn’t

the former mayor and council members. They asked,

ask for better partners on the city council. We

‘Why are you doing this?’ I had no agenda other than

don’t always agree but we’re always rowing in the

I thought I had something to contribute and add value

same direction. We don’t have political in-fighting.

to. It was a good fit for me,” Jackie says.

That’s really exciting.

Jackie is the chair-elect and board member of the

“I think we are doing things right. We have this

Denver Regional Council of Governments, a metro-

saying on the council: Let’s do this the best way,

politan planning organization for the 56 cities, towns

not just the expected way.”

and counties in the Denver metro area. She is also

Jackie says one of her strengths has been the abil-

the vice chairwoman of the Metro Mayor’s Caucus.

ity to work with others. She comes from a large family

Jackie has been invited to talk to local governments

that moved frequently when she was a child because

all over the country about what Lone Tree has done

of her father’s job as a project-manager engineer. She

through collaboration with industry, other municipal-

lived in nine different places before she started fourth

ities and regional parks and arts districts to expand

grade. She’s now lived in Lone Tree for 18 years, the

services to residents. Jackie says she’s especially

longest she’s lived anywhere, and it’s home.

proud of the new Lone Tree Youth Commission and a

“Growing up in a family of six siblings, you

senior program that focuses on living and aging well.

learn how to work together and I think that was

“We’re becoming a strong regional voice,” she says.

very beneficial for me,” Jackie says. “One of my

Jackie will be up for re-election in 2020 and she

strengths is the ability to partner and collaborate

says she still has much to offer Lone Tree. “Yes, I’ll

with others. Those skills where honed at the din-

run again,” she says. “My husband jokes Lone Tree

ner table and back yard. Now, on the council, I only

is my third child. Since my other two are in college I

have to work with four others.”

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AUGUST

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GRAYSON LITTLE

SUMMER'S SUNSET CONCERT

Highlands Ranch

Lone Tree

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Bring your blankets or your lawn

Castle

Grayson

Enjoy an evening of music, food

chairs to enjoy a film at the Civic

Little, who appeared on last sea-

and friends at the Summer's Sunset

Green Park in Highlands Ranch.

son's American Idol, will perform at

Concert at Civic Green Park Aug. 23

Select Friday nights the Highlands

Cranelli's Italian Restaurant.

featuring Denver based R&B band

Civic Green Park, 9370 S Ridgeline Blvd,

Cranelli's, 10047 Park Meadows Dr,

Rock

musician

Ranch Community Association shows a movie, and admission is free. For Aug. 2 "Mary Poppins The Return" will be the featured film. Come dressed as your favorite character and meet Mary Poppins from 7-9 p.m.

No Visible Flaws. Their music is a mix

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Reggae and Latin music. This free concert is presented by the Highlands Ranch Community Association.

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Highlands Ranch Town Center, at

garden chemicals, fertilizers, auto-

West Highlands Ranch Parkway and

motive fluids, paint and more. For a

Lone Tree

Town Center Drive

complete list of what’s accepted, visit

Castle

highlandsranch.org,

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Little, who appeared on last sea-

Association partners with Denver

791-0430. Bring proof of residency

son's American Idol, will perform at

Farmers Market to bring the markets

in Douglas County, such as a driver's

Cranelli's Italian Restaurant.

to people of Highlands Ranch. Join

license, and $25 per vehicle to offset the

the fun at Town Center South to view

high cost of hazardous waste disposal.

Highlands

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or

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Cranelli's, 10047 Park Meadows Dr,

Rock

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Grayson

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LADIES FISHING ON THE FLY

Camp, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton

Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568

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University Blvd., Highlands Ranch

Camp to raise funds, awareness and

Highlands Ranch Mansion,

Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs

a beer for Backcountry Conservation

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teams up with Cutthroat Chapter of

and Education Fund. Adults-only

Highlands Ranch Mansion teams

Trout Unlimited to teach ladies 16 and

event with food from Cubs Q and

up with Highlands Ranch Cultural

older fly fishing. They will cover the

Living the Dream Brewing Co. brews.

Affairs Association to bring Jazz

basics: casting, reading the water,

Live music will be performed by

at the Mansion to the community.

entomology, landing, releasing and

Christopher Child. Activities such as,

Heidi Schmidt brings her soulful

more. A classroom session starts on

s'mores, games and a mechanical

voice with a live band beside her.

Aug. 16, followed by a field trip on

bull will be included. Attendees will

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receive a custom Backcountry pint

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