Highlands Ranch, CO July 2023

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Soak Up Summer Vibes

I hope this letter finds you lying by the pool or lake and soaking in some much-needed Vitamin D.

As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, I find myself eagerly anticipating the arrival of summer. There's just something about this season that brings about a sense of excitement and adventure.

Sure, fall has my favorite flavors and scents, Winter has its cozy charms and I can't deny the beauty of spring. But when the summer solstice rolls around, I’m more than ready for the long, languid days sitting by the pool or floating on a boat.

The pages in our Summer Fun issue will help you make the most of this season in South Denver.  And even if summer doesn't mean three months of summer vacation anymore (because we're, you know, adults) we can still look forward to an adventure by crossing things off our ultimate summer bucket list (check the table of contents for ours!).

In Colorado, we're blessed with that picture-perfect weather just made for lazy afternoons on the patio. Check out our featured backyard project from Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living and start dreaming up how to make your space an extension of your home.

Just like this season has a way of bringing people together, we hope the pages inside this month’s issue will enrich and enliven your experience.  See you around town!

July 2023

PUBLISHER

Jennifer Starbuck

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PUBLICATION DIRECTOR

Sonja Nix | Sonja.Nix@CityLifestyle.com

EDITOR

Elizabeth Watson

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PHOTO EDITOR

Lisa Lord | Lisa.Lord@CityLifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Sonja Nix, Eric Robbins, Elizabeth Watson, Judy Goppert

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

David Gaston, Lisa Lord, Kelly Photo

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Rachel Chrisman

LAYOUT DESIGNER Rhiannon Coffman

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1-2: De’Lylahs Hair & Body in Lone Tree hosted Moms & Mimosas on Saturday May 13. Reduced price services, mimosas and charcuterie from Garner and Gather helped honor moms and daughters alike. 3-5: Join the rhythm revolution! HRCA zumba classes turn fitness into a high-energy dance party that isn’t just a great workout but a lot of fun! See HRCAOnline.org/fitness for more information on upcoming classes.

6-7: Over 40 yogis braved the wet weather on June 3 at Civic Green Park to join HRCA Fitness and Highlands Ranch Metro District for the first Yoga in the Park event. The sessions are free and are geared toward the beginner yogi but modifications are offered. See HRCAOnline.org/ fitness for more information on upcoming classes.

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8: The Women’s Business Alliance of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber & EDC kicked off summer with a patio meeting at Sweetgreen restaurant. From left, Kristy Howell, Director Member Experience NWDC Chamber; Becky Holm, Seven Stones Botanical Cemetery/ Chair WBA; Leslie Dannemiller, Sweetgreen restaurant; Susan Tillman, Sunglo Greenhouses; Ellie Reynolds, CEO NWDC Chamber. 9: Dannemiller, Sweetgreen Highlands Ranch’s Head Coach, spoke about the restaurant’s mission of “building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.” 10: Dannemiller with Morgan Love, of Sweetgreen. 11: Staff at Sweetgreen Highlands Ranch. 12: Tillman provided information about Sunglo greenhouses and the growing trend of year-round gardening.

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15 - 21: Camp Backcountry’s first weeks of summer kicked off with all the necessary ingredients: fresh air, nature, and exploring with camp friends in the Highlands Ranch Community Association Backcountry Wilderness Area! Find out more about upcoming camps, events and outdoor adventures at hrcaonline.org/classes-camps-activities/backcountry-wilderness-area.

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Photography by Becca Venable HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area

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A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Battle of the Bruschetta at Postino

Postino is throwing down this summer with the inaugural Battle of the Bruschetta, a three-month, bracket-style competition between eight limited-time bruschetta recipes developed by Postino executive chefs. Known for its iconic bruschetta boards, Postino’s out-ofthe-box, innovative bites include a Mexican Street Corn flavor, Spicy Brussels Sprouts and even a Strawberry Cheesecake bruschetta with vanilla bean cheesecake spread, fresh strawberry and chopped pistachio. Battle ends September 4.

Hydrate IV Bar-Highlands Ranch Wellness Wednesday Events

Every Wednesday afternoon in July, the Highlands Ranch location of Hydrate IV Bar will be holding special events with a focus on education, relaxation and increasing wellness. Fit foods will be a topic for Wellness Wednesday, and planned health events include sound bowls as well as pilates. For information on times and content, contact Hydrate IV Bar Highlands Ranch at (720) 450-2364.

Oaked & SmokedAmerican Whiskey and BBQ

Davidsons Beer, Wine & Spirits and the Highlands Ranch Community Association bring you an event of epic proportions. Enjoy an afternoon outside sampling whiskeys including bourbons, ryes, single barrels, and other assorted styles paired with delicious grilled and barbecued delights. Held at Eastridge Recreation Center, 9568 University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 on Saturday, July 15. Advance ticket purchase is recommended as this event may sell out. hrcaonline. org/classes-camps-activities/events

Photo - Chicken Curry vs Brussel Sprouts provided by Postino

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The C.A.S.T. (“Catch A Special Thrill”) for Kids Foundation will hold its inaugural C.A.S.T. for Kids event at Chatfield Reservoir in Littleton on Saturday, July 29. This will be a free boating and fishing event for children with special needs. The event is open to all children, ages six through 18, no matter their disability. Participants must pre-register online at castforkids.org/event/ chatfieldreservoir. Space is limited to the first 40 children who register.

Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar Expands Seating with New Solarium

Experience summer sunsets at Uncorked Kitchen’s all new, yearround gathering space. With sweeping views of the Front Range, the solarium was thoughtfully designed with wine lovers and food aficionados in mind. The new patio expands the wine bar’s seating capacity to accommodate twice as many guests as before. Co-owner, Katie Robbins says she is looking forward to creating more opportunities for connections in our community centered around incredible food, fantastic wine and even better company.  uncorkedkitchen.com

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Outdoor Shopping at the Highlands Ranch Farmers Market

ARTICLE BY ELIZABETH WATSON

The Highlands Ranch Farmers Market has been part of the Douglas County community for over 14 years. Located in the square of Highlands Ranch Town Center, the market brings more than 40 vendors to our area every Sunday.

Under the white vendor awnings of the market, you’ll find everything from fresh local produce to oreo churros made while you wait and handed to you warm from the fryer carefully wrapped in a paper bag.

Rich Freeman is the Manager for Denver Farmers Market, which operates four markets, including Highlands Ranch. He says, “The reason why farmers’ markets are so popular is simple. People like to know where their food comes from, and they love the personal interaction with our farmers and family-owned businesses - like Styria Bakery. Colorado proud!”

Styria Bakery is a regular at our local farmers market and provides gourmet breads and pretzels. Their handmade gourmet breads use a natural starter, reducing the need for commercial yeast and any number of preservatives added by other bakeries.

Styria Bakery owner Shannon Campbell also mentions how important the personal interaction with customers is to her.

“All three of our children’s first summer job was working at a farmers market and our customers have watched them grow up. From our family to yours, thank you for continuing to support our business,” she says.

And from Mazotti Farms, one of the Denver Farmers Market’s original vendors: “Farmers Markets are a wonderful opportunity to meet the people who produce the foods you eat. At the market

children learn about the local sources of vegetables and meats, much of it grown organically. Many markets feature arts and crafts by local people, and many times there are fresh breads and other unique prepared foods.

Make a date with the whole family, get out to meet your neighbors at your local farmers market. We will see you there!”

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Athletes at High Altitude

ARTICLE BY ELIZABETH WATSON

Ask any athlete in Colorado what one of the most basic elements of maintaining performance and health at high altitude is, and they will answer hydration.

According to the Wilderness Medical Society, your body loses water twice as fast at high altitude as at sea level. The dehydration culprits are increased respiration due to lack of oxygen and rapid moisture evaporation from the skin’s surface due to lower air pressure.

Jessica Hackney is a local hydration expert. As the owner of Hydrate IV Bar in Highlands Ranch, Hackney has years of experience assisting clients in determining the best services to improve wellness.

“We see a lot of athletes in the spa before a big race or athletic event. The benefits of getting a liter of saline plus the vitamins and nutrients to help with endurance and recovery is a piece of the puzzle when looking to maximize performance,” she says.

Information and details on Hydrate IV Bar’s services are available at highlandsranchhydrateivbar. com. Here, Hackney provides a list of three of her recommended and most popular IVs for performance, endurance and recovery.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE IV COCKTAIL

b-complex, glutathione, magnesium, calcium This IV therapy infusion is a favorite with fitness fans and athletes of all kinds. With one liter of saline inside every one of Hydrate IV Bar’s IVs, any signature cocktail will replenish fluids lost during a workout. And, as a bonus, the power-packed nutrient combination in this bag has been known to aid in endurance and accelerate muscle recovery.

MYERS COCKTAIL IV

b-complex, b12, b5, b6, calcium, magnesium, vitamin c, zinc

Also known as the “kitchen sink” IV, The Myers Cocktail is named after Baltimore physician John Myers. It is hugely popular among IV therapy spas across the United States.

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Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a coenzyme found in all living cells. It is essentially vitamin B3 broken down into its most usable form, and when infused, it goes directly to your cells, creating energy at the cellular level.

Jessica Hackney, BSN, RN, CCRN Hackney’s experience includes 16 years as an ICU nurse. At Hydrate IV Bar she ensures services are provided in a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere without sacrificing the professionalism of a medical office.

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Elite Summer Livin’

ARTICLE BY SONJA NIX

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Coloradans love summertime living. With blue sky for miles and views from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak, who wouldn’t? An all-season outdoor space helps extend deck season beyond the summer months, akin to adding a room to your home.

That’s precisely what this Westridge homeowner wanted. Sitting on the southwest border of Highlands Ranch, the orientation of their home offers expansive mountain views right out the back door.  They called on Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living to turn their exposed concrete patio into a year-round outdoor living space.

Lisa Lord, LiLo Photography

“We liked the idea of having an extension of our family room to the outdoors. We also wanted to maximize our unobstructed views of the mountains.”

“Our favorite feature of the project is the 20-foot glass wall and door. It opens up our great room, brings in more light, and has transformed the inside of the house as well,” the homeowner tells us. “People come in through the front door and are instantly drawn to the patio for the views of the backyard and mountains.”

Once outside, the patio cover and deck extension spaciously fit an outdoor lounge area, dining table, and cooking space. The homeowners use this space for entertaining, basic weeknight dinners, watching tv, and sitting around the fire pit. They can open the glass sliders completely to invite people directly outside. The patio roof both shades the space during summer months and retains heat from wall-hung heaters during cooler months.

Year-round outdoor livin’. It’s a Colorado thing.

David Gaston, Gaston Photography

“People come in through the front door and are instantly drawn to the patio for the views of the backyard and mountains.”

Lisa

Lord, LiLo Photography

David Gaston, Gaston Photography

Lisa Lord, LiLo Photography

Summer Bucket List

Welcome, summer! As a hyper-local publication, we thrive on helping our readers make connections with the cities they live in, the businesses that make up their communities and the inspiring individuals making a positive mark. Are you ready for your most adventurous, fun summer? Here are summer bucket list ideas for you to accomplish this year. We hope you’ll explore a new neighborhood, spend a lazy Saturday afternoon at a new winery or taste the flavors at a local ice cream shop. Let us know what you discover and enjoy! We’d love to hear.

Summer is finally here. Take advantage of the season with our Adult Summer Bucket List. Check off these activities as you complete them with your family and friends and congratulate yourself on a Summer well-spent!

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The Perfect Steak

ARTICLE BY CASEY WEBER, TALL GRASS MEAT COMPANY

Nothing describes summer better than a good cookout! And what is a cookout without a good, quality steak and the perfect grilling recipe?

1. Thaw and acclimate the steak. For searing to occur, the proteins in steak need to be heated to at least 310°F. Tossing cold meat onto a hot grill lowers the temperature and can prevent a crust from forming, so it’s important that any frozen steaks are thawed completely before cooking.

2. Salt your steak 30-45 minutes before grilling. This causes the salt to draw moisture from within the steak up to the surface, where it dissolves the salt and creates a brine that gets reabsorbed into the steak where it breaks down tough connective tissues.

3. Oil the grate on the grill, not the steak. Use tongs and a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to lube your grates.

4. Manage your heat well. Remember that your grill needs to be hot for your steak to get a good sear. But if it’s hot enough to cause your oil to smoke, it’s too hot.

5. Use the 60/40 rule. The best-tasting steaks are seared on both sides and cooked evenly in the middle. The simplest way to do that is to only flip your steak once. The 60/40 rule suggests that 60% of your cook time should be spent on one side, and 40% on the other.

6. Keep the lid closed. It may be tempting to peek, but trust the experts and keep it shut! Opening the lid makes your grill lose heat, which makes steaks cook unevenly.

7. Check for doneness. A meat thermometer will give you the most accurate temperature reading:

• Rare: 120°F

• Medium Rare: 130°F

• Medium: 140°F

• Medium Well: 150°F

• Well: 160°F

8. Let your steak rest. Pull your steaks from the grill once they’re cooked to 5-10 degrees below your target temperature and rest for 10-15 minutes.

Adventure Awaits

Chance Adventure Co gives families the freedom to hit the open road in classic style.

Kelley and Sam Chance have it figured out when it comes to spending quality family time together with their two young sons, Sully, 9, and Grady, 7. They literally took a chance in 2013 and bought Stella, a 1984 Airstream Excella, as a renovation project. One family camping trip and they were hooked. Now they are true vintage Airstream enthusiasts.

They sold Stella, but the “silver bullet” calling never left and Chance Adventure Co was born. Sam had talked for years about renovating and renting Airstreams.

ARTICLE BY JUDY GOPPERT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLEY PHOTO

“Once the pandemic hit, it was now or never,” Kelley says. “We welcomed Carolina into our family, a 1983 31’ Excella, and she’s been rocking out camping trips with us and our clients since early last year. In 2020, she traveled to Yellowstone, Glacier, the Badlands, Upper Peninsula in Michigan, Indiana Dunes, Kannapolis, Kansas and more. Georgia, a 1978 31’ Sovereign Land Yacht, is currently being renovated from the frame up.”

They will be adding to their fleet soon and are adding an Airstream Renovation Workshop on their Tonganoxie property. They also have the Chance Adventure Co shop, loaded with outdoorsy inspired items.

Adventure is a part of life for this active couple, who live on 10 acres. They have horses, garden, hike, bike and explore.

“By far, our favorite thing to do as a family is travel and spend time outdoors. We hiked the three miles roundtrip, 480-foot climb to Delicate Arch when the boys were 8 and 5, biked through the Badlands, kayaking Lake Michigan. We’ve had so many incredible experiences connecting the four of us, and connecting us to nature via camping,” she says. “The boys have learned a deep appreciation and love for Mother Earth, to navigate the terrain using a compass or their own wits, to identify and care for the flora and fauna around us, and they’ve gained so much confidence and courage through it all.”

Each trailer is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each rental. Airstreams are available for rental for road trips, or they can deliver and set up at local locations.

“There’s something magical about those silver trailers, especially the old ones. They have such character, and many stories within their aluminum walls,” she says. “Making them a part of our family story just made sense.”

“There’s something magical about those silver trailers, especially the old ones. They have such character, and many stories within their aluminum walls.”

Summer Reds

UNCORKED KITCHEN HEAD CHEF SHARES EXAMPLES OF PAIRING SUMMER REDS WITH SMALL PLATES FOR BIG IMPACT

ARTICLE BY ERIC ROBBINS, UNCORKED KITCHEN & WINE BAR

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA LORD, LILO PHOTOGRAPHY & BRANDING

Although sitting back and enjoying a glass of wine is a wonderful way to relax or spend time connecting with friends, there is a bit of joy in being intentional when choosing a wine that complements the flavors of a meal. Uncorked Kitchen & Wine Bar thoughtfully pairs unique, gourmet wines with

seasonal small plates. During the summer months we choose lighter styles of wine to pair with our summer dishes. The following examples include a chilled Brachetto from Italy, by Angelo Negro. Perfect for a summer evening unwinding and enjoying our beautiful Colorado views.

Nita, suggested pairing Brisket Burgerfull bodied blend, stands up well to the richness of red meat

Angelo Negro Brochette, suggested pairing Caramelized Onion Flatbreadchilled red, light wine doesn’t compete with flavor of vegetables

Guimaro, suggested pairing Sautéed Prawns - a lighter wine that is a little more acidic, pairs well with the sweetness of prawns

Brisket Burger - House Made Pickles, Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, Arugula, Mustard Aioli, Rosemary Parmesan Fries

Caramelized Onion Flatbread with Sautéed Mushrooms, Arugula, Toasted Pine Nuts

Sautéed Prawns, Head/Shell on Prawns, Romesco Sauce, Grilled Lemon

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