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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020

FEATURES 12 Wear your Wagon Artisians around the world share their wares while Ashley tells their story

16 Timeless Treats How to eat your way through Castle Rock’s history in a day

22 Sights of Local Significance A journey in exploring Castle Rock’s rich history

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36 The Craft of Charcuterie Fox Hill Creates Space for New Style of Living & Lifestyle Classes

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Giving Back

Travel Destination

28 Healthy Lifestyle 36 Culinary Creations

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Wear Love Wagon ARTISANS AROUND THE WORLD SHARE THEIR WARES WHILE ASHLEE TELLS THEIR STORY

SOMEWHERE IN A LOCAL FARMERS MARKET, 21-YEAR-OLD ASHLEE NAWROCKI STANDS OUTSIDE HER NONPROFIT WEAR LOVE WAGON TRAILER, TALKING TO SHOPPERS ABOUT THE HANDMADE JEWELRY, HANDBAGS AND ACCESSORIES SHE IS SELLING TO SUPPORT ANTI-TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATIONS. “I’m so thankful for every customer that comes in and wants to learn about how they can be a piece of the solution,” Ashlee says. The idea for Ashlee’s Wear Love Wagon mobile boutique all started in 2016 when she was on a mission trip with Youth With a Mission in Nepal and met an 8-year-old who had been trafficked. Ashlee says that experience completely broke her heart. Ashlee then decided to “start something that can just shed a light and also be a solution,” she says. Ashlee works with mostly women—and some men—artisans

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in nine different countries and three different continents who are

6:30 AM

Wake up and get ready.

survivors of human trafficking, as well as those coming out of red

7:00 AM

Time to drive to the trailer park where

light districts and poverty. These artisans sell their handcrafted jewelry and handbags to Ashlee, who then sells their goods out

I keep the wagon and hitch it up. 7:25 AM

Pray and be on my way.

events. She says she pays the artisans above fair wage because

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she believes they deserve it.

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Unhitch the trailer and get set up.

9:00 AM

It’s selling time. I get to do my favor-

of her wagon at Denver-area farmers markets, festivals and other

“We’re able to employ and empower them and to also equip them into having job skills that help them rise above poverty,” Ashlee says. Ashlee strives to be a voice among these women. Her slogan,

ite thing and tell our story and invite

“Fashion to Fight In” is inspired by “girl power,” the feminist move-

customers to become “partners in

ment, and women advocating for fair wages in third-world countries. “I think that not fighting with your fists but with your words and your actions right now is so powerful,” she says. “And we can do that while still looking beautiful.” Ashlee says she is fueled to continue paying for missions and aid in anti-trafficking. “People want to help other people. And that’s

anti-crime.” 1:15 PM

Time to put each unsold item back.

2:00 PM

Time to hitch it to my car.

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Arrive at trailer park and unhitch, letting the wagon get some good

just my dream, to be a part of ending human trafficking.”

rest until the next market.

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Schedule posts for social media so my followers will know where to find me.

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Check in with vendors, and order new inventory.

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Women I met during my second trip to Nepal in 2017

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Woman in Kathmandu, Nepal

The front of the newly painted Wear Love Wagon

Textile purse handmade by Guatemalan artisans

Artisan in Antigua, Guatemala

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

Timeless T r e ats

HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH CASTLE ROCK’S HISTORY IN A DAY.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY HANNAH ECHOLS

DO YOU EVER WALK SOMEWHERE AND WONDER WHAT WAS TAKING PLACE IN THAT EXACT SPOT A CENTURY AGO? Or, how many footsteps were there before you? I moved to Colorado in July of 2019, so admittedly Castle Rock is full of new stomping grounds. I often enjoy meandering downtown in the guise of a seasoned local. Trying out all of the restaurants (I still have plenty left to investigate) has been a particularly delicious pastime. Recently I found there is more to the town’s eateries than meets the eye. Historic Downtown Castle Rock is billowing with old buildings and, not surprisingly, several of them have been repurposed into functioning businesses. What is surprising, though, are the outlandish tales that took place and the stark difference from what some of these buildings used to be and what they are now. Nothing evokes memories quite like food does. This truth, coupled with curiosity and hunger, propelled my fiancé Mason and I to undertake the challenge of eating our way through Castle Rock’s history in a day. We have listed places to eat brunch, indulge in happy hour, nibble appetizers, and devour dinner- all of which bear impressive histories

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that provide opportunities to be a tourist in your own town!

BRUNCH: B&B CAFE There was no better way to start our journey than with steaming

mugs of coffee, fluffy omelets, homestyle potatoes, and thick waffles. The B&B cafe, a snug Castle Rock staple, has been welcoming locals and tourists alike for decades. The walls of the B&B cafe are a timeline of the past. There are

framed clippings from yellowing newspapers, a poster advertising the First Annual Douglas County Fair in 1918, and black and white snapshots of past regulars. However, its crowning decoration is two quarter-sized bullet holes. The B&B fed more than just townies in the 1940s. Prisoners were

marched from the jail twice a day for their meals. One of these criminals is the cause of these gaps in the ceiling. The bullet holes mark the murder of Marshall Ray Lewis, the police officer that fugitive killed in 1946. Today, the clientele of B&B is much more law abiding- from what we can tell. However, our next destination happens to have an interesting past with prisoners as well.

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B & B Cafe

+S p ot 2 : Hap py H o u r HAPPY HOUR: MADDIE’S BIERGARTEN It is hard to believe that the former confiner of Castle Rock convicts could turn into a place where people can enjoy a beer in the open breeze. Today, Maddie’s Biergarten is known for it’s cold drinks, hot food, and prime destination as a meeting place. However, it has a history as the original building for the Castle Rock sheriff’s department. In its century-and-a-half long history, the biergarten was also the town fire station, police department, and a clock shop. Seemingly as is the trend with old buildings, the myth is that Maddie’s is haunted. Employees recall items flying off the shelves and mysterious noises, but that doesn’t hinder the place from bustling with conversation and positive energy every day of the week. When Maddie’s was being developed, the owners did quickly come to notice three jail cells in the basement. The lower level has since been covered by a mere concrete slab, but the bright murals strewn across the biergarten’s walls hardly leave a remnant of a jail. Maddie’s eclectic history paved the way for a mosaic of decor.

Maddie's Biergarten

The ambiance balances the feel of grandma’s garden with the energy of a friendly neighborhood bar. White trellises, twinkling lights, and picnic tables define the outdoor patio, while the walls of the indoor section are decorated with metal signs and dozens of beer taps. Bartenders simply take the beer taps they need off of the wall each day and fasten them to the tap line, as Maddie’s features a rotating tap with an assortment of 15 different beers. All of the beers on draft are made in Colorado breweries. I quenched my thirst with a blueberry lavender cider, whereas Mason gave an exotic plum golden ale called “Kapow!” a try. For whatever reason, drinking and sitting in the sun causes one to work up an appetite. Next up, we make our way from a beer garden to the Garden of Eden (At least, that’s what they call the salad portion of their menu.)

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TRAVEL DESTINATION (CONTINUED) Scileppi's at the Old Stone Church

APPETIZERS: SCILEPPI’S AT THE OLD CHURCH Scileppi’s, a current hotspot for Italian delicacies, was also the original home of Castle Rock’s oldest church, the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The building has held onto its history and maintains original architecture. Warm light beams into the restaurant through century-old stained glass, and the cherrywood balcony proves to be the ideal placement for larger parties. However, there are some differences- the confession booth has transformed into a cozy crevice to eat spaghetti and the wine served there is utilized for more than communion. According to Colorado Preservationists, Inc., the dominant religion among the earliest non-native inhabitants of Colorado was Franciscan Catholicism. The Italian cuisine draws from the same foods that might have reminded recently immigrated Roman Catholics of home in 19th century Colorado. As far as appetizers go, their menu has a selection of garden-fresh caprese, fried calamari, mussels, and, according to an anonymous waitress, “meatballs better than my grandmother’s. But, don’t tell my family because they’ll accuse me of sinning in church.” We chose their heralded charcuterie board for our appetizer. It bears a diverse selection of savory cheeses, sweet fig jams and honeys, roasted cashews and artichokes, potent olives, and thinly-sliced meats. Though we recommended Scileppi’s for the appetizer spot the food tour, you cannot go wrong with their main courses. Just as they draw from their Italian roots, Scileppi’s menu plays on biblical tropes as well. The more traditional portion of their menu is titled “Old Testament” and features classics like chicken parmigiana, gnocchi al fresco, and fehttuchini alfredo while their “New Testament” portion lists newer food fads like stuffed portobello mushrooms and seared salmon. Seeing everyone else’s entrees made our mouths water. We virtually walked out of Scileppi’s backwards, eyes fixated on pasta, eager to enter the epitome of our quest.

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MAIN COURSE: CASTLE CAFE The Castle Cafe is a family friendly joint where people gather around baskets of pan-fried chicken and buttery warm bread. It’s hospitable, homestyle feel is perhaps consistent with its past as The Castle Hotel and Bar, a gathering place for quarry workers, ranchers, and travelers alike in the 1890s. Unlike era’s past, however, you won’t find inebriated cowboys riding their horses through the bar. The restaurant boasts of its prior reputation as the wildest bar in the area, though its current neighbor “Next Door Bar” much more subdued. In the early 20th century, the government used the Castle Hotel and Bar to hold their monthly dances. The upstairs dance hall has since been converted into apartments, but one can easily imagine good ol’ fashioned country music blaring from the jukebox and dancing shoes strutting across their original rustic wooden floors. On the way to the Castle Cafe, Mason commented on his intense craving for chicken and waffles (yes, he wanted waffles again!) Unbeknownst to us, it happened to be the special of the day. As we drowned our plates in syrup, our waiter told us of the building’s history as a meeting place throughout the roaring 20’s, depression, and early years of World War II. It was a social hub where people rejoiced in victories and comforted one another during hardship. In that sense, perhaps not much has changed.

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A JOURNEY IN EXPLORING CASTLE ROCKâ€™S RICH HISTORY

THE ROCK + Rock park 1710 front street FROM VIRTUALLY EVERY POINT IN CASTLE ROCK ‘THE ROCK’ IS VISIBLE, AND FROM THE ROCK THE SAME IS TRUE FOR VIRTUALLY EVERY POINT IN THE TOWN.

The Rock

CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO, STARTED AS A MINING

parking and trails so that the public can choose their quest. Rock

TOWN WITH 80 PEOPLE CONNECTED TO THE OUT-

Park Open Space was deemed the town’s first official preserved

SIDE WORLD BY A RAILROAD. Today, it is safe to say that

open space in 1987. In the time since, just under 6,000 acres have

its population is much larger and its industry widespread.

been added to preserved open spaces in Castle Rock. The town’s

However, there is much to be learned about the roots of this

value for the environment is evident- as the population rises, so does

town we call home. A bulk of that history can be excavated

the amount of preserved land.

in an afternoon downtown with a pair of walking shoes.

On a sunny Saturday the community can be found frolicking about this natural playground. Even tykes scale the steep incline that leads

THE ROCK

to the track around the Rock’s perimeter, a 1.4 mile distance. Though

It is only fitting to begin a journey to explore Castle Rock’s

a sign cautioning “danger” warns against climbing to the top, the

history from the town’s oldest monument- the giant slab of

Rock’s natural nooks and crannies provide perfect footholds for peo-

rock for which the city was named. From virtually every

ple to ascend to the highest point.

point in Castle Rock ‘The Rock’ is visible, and from The

From a perspective where buildings look like anthills and open

Rock the same is true for virtually every point in the town.

space abounds, one realizes that people are truly what makes Castle

Panoramic views of downtown, the 1-25 corridor, Pikes

Rock, Castle Rock. Today’s citizens certainly stand on the rock-solid

Peak, and the Front Range can be admired from 6,590 feet.

foundation of the people who have come before them. Climbing the

Hungry explorers in the early 1840’s originally nicknamed

rock gives one the impression that they’re in a city that has been

this structure “Poundcake Rock” due to its semblance to the sugary delicacy, but, obviously, the name did not stick. This landmark is open for exploration and provides ample

intentionally cultivated and carved out over time. From a bird’s eye view to ground level, the next must-see landmark involves a deep dive into the lives of the people who first built this town. CONTINUED >

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SIGHTS OF LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE (CONTINUED)

THE CASTLE ROCK MUSEUM IS HISTORY HOUSING HISTORY. ARTIFACTS IN THE MUSEUM SERVE AS A TANGIBLE TIMELINE FOR HOW THE TOWN EVOLVED IN GOVERNMENT, COMMERCE, AND EDUCATION.

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CASTLE ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIET Y AND MUSEUM + 420 elber t street

The railroad was of extreme significance to the advent of Castle Rock because it allowed for the transport of rhyolite. This volcanic rock, similar to granite, was the the defining industry in Castle Rock for decades according to Claudine Phibbs, an employee at the museum. “Rhyolite is the very thing that put Castle Rock on the map,”

CASTLE ROCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

she says.

The Castle Rock Museum is history housing history. The build-

Artifacts in the museum serve as a tangible timeline for how

ing was part of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad system as Castle

the town evolved in government, commerce, and education. There

Rock’s original train depot. A walk inside it’s doors will transport you

are newspaper relics plastered on the wall, such as a particularly

to a black and white vignette of 1888. The train depot was purchased

interesting one from when the courthouse was burned down by a

in the 1970s for $25 and uprooted from it’s original location only a

17-year-old in an attempt to create a diversion substantial enough to

couple blocks away, but is otherwise in prime original condition.

break a friend’s boyfriend out of jail.

Their walls are graffitied with charcoal signatures of railroad employ-

If you visit the museum, employees like Claudine will surely supply

ees that date centuries back, and the creaky wooden floors bear the

you with valuable (free) information, sites to visit, and maps of walk-

marks of time. A 19th century general store is on display, complete

ing tours you can take throughout the town. The next must-see site

with glass bottles of milk and tin cans of coffee.

comes from one of those very tours.

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HISTORIC CRAIG AND GOULD NEIGHBORHOOD + Downtown Castle Rock the Samuel Dyer House ca. 1875

BE SURE TO STOP BY THE DYER HOUSE, NOTED AS THE OLDEST HOUSE IN CASTLE ROCK WITH A CORNERSTONE MARKED “JULY 1875.”

of the time, most houses have semblance to a four-square structure with two front rooms, a dining room and a parlor, a kitchen HISTORIC CRAIG AND GOULD NEIGHBORHOOD

at the back, and two bedrooms upstairs. Despite their beauty,

Castle Rock’s oldest homes are nestled in the Craig and Gould

it is easy to pass by these houses without realizing their signif-

Neighborhood. The walking tour provided by the Castle Rock

icance. However, each house has a story. In this neighborhood

museum comes with a brochure of 25 key locations across Lewis,

rests Castle Rock’s first school, the former homes of several

Front, and Cantril streets. Finding each of these homes feels a bit like

mayors, and buildings that were bought in their entirety right

a scavenger hunt. There are plaques emblazoned with the phrase

out of a Sears & Roebuck Catalog. Be sure to stop by the Dyer

“This property has been designated as a historic landmark by the

House, noted as the oldest house in Castle Rock with a corner-

town of Castle Rock,” at the base of each home that are nearly hid-

stone marked “July 1875.”

den from plain sight. These old homes frame the hustle and bustle of

In 2005, a sixteen million dollar improvement project of the Craig

downtown’s commerce, but there is just enough distance to provide

and Gould neighborhood was completed. These buildings of the

for a peaceful stroll.

past have been repurposed into assisted living homes, school dis-

In traditional style, many of these houses bear rhyolite stone exteriors with variegated shingle patterns on the gables. Typical

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NOURISH your

UNDERSTAND WHATâ€™S IN YOUR FOOD FOR MINDFUL EATING

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T H I N K O U T S I D E T H E S C A L E . T R Y TA K I N G N O T E OF HOW YOUR FOOD MAKES YOU FEEL AFTER Y O U E AT I T. I T ’ S E A S I E R T O M A K E H E A LT H Y CHOICES WHEN YOU CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE!

nutrition MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

F AT S Fats also help slow carbohydrates down so they don’t instantly turn into sugar in your bloodstream. Fats are important for energy, and it’s especially important to eat the right kinds of fats for your brain. For better concentration and memory, try to incorporate foods like salmon, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil. CONTINUED >

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) While nutritionists can recommend average nutrient intake percentages for a population, those might not be entirely accurate for your body and what you need. If you don’t enjoy calculating and counting

read

labels

every single gram you eat, you can just start with the recommended guidelines and make adjustments based on how you feel each day. If you are groggy and sluggish mid-day, look at how many carbohydrates you had in your lunch and see if you want to change anything about your lunch tomorrow. Here’s how to read nutrition labels so you can better keep track and know what you are eating.

Serving sizes can be confusing if you don’t know what an ounce of that food looks like. Look at “Servings Per

The number of calories per

Container” and divide that

serving doesn’t mean that’s

container into however many

how many calories you should

portions it says. Now you know

eat at a time. It’s just telling you

that the nutrition facts on the

how many are in that particular

label will be accurate for every portion you separated out.

food. If you are eating a package of nuts as a snack, and you are not eating anything else with it, you may need a couple of packages to eat as many calories as you want for that snack. It’s not wrong to eat multiple servings! Focus on what your body needs.

You need a variety of vitamins in your day, so check the percentages and make sure you are getting lots of different nutrients. Vitamin C is great, but it is possible to have too much Vitamin C and neglect Vitamin A. Calcium and iron are important for strength and to avoid injuries, so make sure you get enough of those each day as well. An easy trick is to try eating a vegetable of every color each day.

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Carbohydrates are broken down by dietary fiber and sugar. To feel fuller longer and to have a clear mind and avoid getting foggy, choose carbohydrates, such as wild rice, that have more dietary fiber and less sugar.

YOU CAN SEARCH FOR A NUTRIE N T C A L C U L AT O R O N L I N E T O FIND OUT HOW MUCH PROTEIN, C A R B O H Y D R AT E S A N D F AT S Y O U S H O U L D B E E AT I N G I N A D AY FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.

You are the best expert of you, and you get to make all of the final decisions for your body. Do your research, get all of the info that you can and then decide how you want to divide up your nutrition each day. One of the most effective things you can do is keep a log of your moods, how your skin looks, how your hair feels, your water intake and your energy levels. While your fitness goals are important, how you feel each day is so much more important. Itâ€™s easy to lose weight by dramatically cutting calories, but that can leave you feeling irritable with low energy, and itâ€™s ultimately not worth it. Take care of yourself and think about how the choices you make will affect your health in the long run. And never forget that you are enough, just the way you are.

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SIMILAR TO GOLFING COMMUNITIES OR NEIGHBORHOODS BUILT AROUND COMMUNITY POOLS AND CLUBHOUSES, FOX

ARTISANS

HILL JUST EAST OF CASTLE PINES IN

BANKING

FRANKTOWN, IS BEING BUILT AROUND A PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED FARM. Residents here will have access to weekly produce boxes and Fox Hill Farm-raised tilapia, as well as fresh eggs, honey from on-site

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hives, and other food stuffs grown and made here. In addition, Fox Hill hosts local Lifestyle classes that are open to the public including charcuterie board classes, wine tasting and

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1 : Choose a base – Large cutting

nent masterpiece. Consider the guests; a wine tasting may call for an elevated marble,

while

casual

afternoon

assuages a relaxed butcher block. 2 : Master your meats – A great charcuterie does not require a huge selection; just intentional thought in the pairing of the accouterment. Two or three meat selections will suffice as long as they’re complimentary. Consider spicy salamino and pair with sweeter pro-

PERFECTING THE ART OF SERVICE.

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sciutto, or smoked pancetta paired with summer sausage for variety. 3 : Consider your cheeses – Ensure there is a vriety of cheeses to please all guests’ palates. Consider multiple color and milk varieties such as Brie, Havarti, and Gouda; and don’t hesitate to include a Goat or Bleu for an extra boost of flavor. Local groceries will carry flavored Goat Cheeses like honey or fig that may allow the skeptic to find a new favorite. 4 : Create Some Color – Add accents and spreads to complement the mains you chose. Olives, roasted red pepper, artichokes, honey and spicy mustard are a few of our favorites. Think outside the box and add something sweet! A locally sourced preserve adds a wel-

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