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Sweet Summer Time JULY IS PRIME TIME FOR ALL OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES SUMMER HAS TO OFFER. From pool parties and backyard barbecues to baseball games and family vacations, this month reminds us to kick back and have some fun! Be sure to check out Summer Livin' (p. 20), featuring a backyard renovation by Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living that turns time hanging out with family and friends into a vacation every day.
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Hannah Echols Grieser, Mel Miles, Sonja Nix, Jennifer Starbuck
Our summer issue is full of ideas for taking advantage of the idyllic weather,
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whether you stay in your own backyard or venture out to our National Parks, explore
Sean Fitzgerald, David Gaston, Mel Miles
Colorado's wineries, or escape to a mountain oasis in New Mexico. Wherever your adventures take you this month, make the most of the long days by getting outside. As our lives return to our sometimes too busy schedules, finding balance can be hard. One of the Gaines family's (see Making Gaines on p. 16) secrets for that much-needed downtime? Getting in or on the water! It just happens to be one of our personal favorite summertime ways to unplug too! We hope you can enjoy a lake, river or ocean this summer where you can refresh your mind and soothe your soul.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021
FEATURES 16 Making Gaines Learn to Cultivate Your Time This Summer from this Realtor and Her Family
20 Summer Livin’ Couple Upgrades Backyard to Modern Outdoor Space for Family and Play
26 Colorado Wine Lovers Explore Summer road trip suggestions from our Colorado Wine Board
30 Finding Your Mountain Oasis Vermejo Reserve Park Offers Unforgettable Outdoor Excursions,
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20 Open House 30 Travel Destination 34 Road Trip 38 Parting Thoughts
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DCL Opens Newest Play Space in Parker You could hear the excitement and the glug-glug of faux automotive fluids flowing at the grand opening of the U-Fix-It Pit Stop auto shop at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, the library’s newest interactive children’s playscape. The museum-quality installation, which opened in the children’s area June 3, features a standalone car and playful facets of a real-life auto shop. DCL.org PHOTOS BY HUTCH TIBBETS
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MARKET REPORT
Month
# of Closed Sales
Closed Price, Average
Finished SQFT, Days on Market, Average Average
Zip Code
Neighborhood
80134
Anthology
6
$706,348
3512
27
80134
Butterfield
5
$1,435,500
5521
28
80134
Clarke Farms
3
$730,000
4232
3
80138
Canterberry Crossing
6
$731,667
3724
3 167
80134
Colorado Golf Club
8
$2,451,250
6573
80138
Deer Creek Farm
5
$809,780
3648
3
80138
Elkhorn Ranch
8
$914,308
3975
12
80134
Heirloom
9
$801,111
3631
10
80134
Hidden Village
4
$878,250
4332
14
80138
Homestead Hills
3
$900,400
3415
10 22
80138
Idlyllwilde/Reata North
3
$815,680
3916
80134
Meridian/ Meridian Village
18
$751,612
3723
9
80134
Newlin Meadows
4
$760,275
3936
29 35
80134
Pine Bluffs
11
$909,455
4936
80138
Ponderosa Hills
7
$831,771
3156
6
80134
Pradera
34
$1,205,322
5389
43 80
80134
Ridgeline at Meridian
5
$749,840
3423
80134
Sierra Ridge
5
$775,200
4119
3
80138
Spirit Ridge
4
$1,518,750
7390
266
80134
Stepping Stone
11
$824,292
3751
4
80134
Stonegate
26
$751,298
3682
4
80138
Tallman Gulch
4
$1,236,250
4399
9
80134
The Pinery
20
$814,828
3903
12
80134
Timbers (+ at the Pinery)
30
$1,239,638
5309
36
80138
Villages of Parker
13
$778,223
3916
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Douglas County
City of Parker
Historical Sales Price Trend
Historical Sales Price Trend
Close Price, Average
Days in MLS, Average
Month
Jul-20
$507,457
38
Jul-20
$561,640
34
Aug-20
$509,894
40
Aug-20
$556,855
30
Sep-20
$513,493
42
Sep-20
$558,494
27
Oct-20
$537,906
41
Oct-20
$604,226
26
Nov-20
$518,748
40
Nov-20
$558,302
28
Dec-20
$523,536
43
Dec-20
$556,322
44
Jan-21
$514,313
49
Jan-21
$601,571
34
Feb-21
$529,108
47
Feb-21
$559,447
35
Mar-21
$553,836
39
Mar-21
$666,262
21
Apr-21
$591,483
31
Apr-21
$677,831
13
May-21
$582,058
26
May-21
$676,090
16
Jun-21
$608,985
23
Jun-21
$708,732
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Close Price, Average
Days in MLS, Average
Historical price trends are based off of the previous six months starting June 10th, 2021 and prior. Market report statistics are based off of communities that had at least 3 closed sales or more in order to establish an average.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
who Jennifer Gaines
title REALTOR®, Associate Broker
where EXIT Realty DTC thegainesadvantage.com
advice “Nothing is hard when you have the right dedication and support on your side.”
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ARTICLE HANNAH ECHOLS GRIESER PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID GASTON, GASTON PHOTOGRAPHY
Making
GAINES LEARN TO CULTIVATE YOUR TIME THIS SUMMER FROM THIS REALTOR AND HER FAMILY
color-coded schedule. She blocks her time and creates intentional space for her family, herself, date night, and of course, business. ATTAINING A WORK/LIFE BALANCE IS NOT AN EASY FEAT. It
The hardworking gene is characteristic of the Gaines family.
can be even more difficult in the summer for working parents with
Jennifer’s husband, Jeff, is in the construction business and has built
kids who are off of school for a few months. Despite the challenges,
several custom homes. He creates the homes, and she fills them.
Jennifer Gaines has made it her prerogative to live a life of abun-
Their two teenage children, Skylar (16) and Addisyn (14), are also high
dance and balance.
achievers. Skylar just finished her sophomore year on high-honor roll
Seven years ago, Jennifer left a draining job in pursuit of one
and Addisyn just finished middle school with honors as well.
that would be more fulfilling and provide more time for her family.
Thanks to Jennifer’s efficient schedule, there’s plenty of time fac-
She landed an opportunity with EXIT Realty and quickly rose to
tored in for play as well. The family recently purchased a home in
the ranks of a top producer.
Costa Rica and plan to spend some time in the tropics this summer.
“Give me a recipe, and I am going to bake my cake,” she laughs. In other words, if Jennifer has a system, she’ll rise to the top. And, if
They enjoy all things water-related, whether it’s surfing, spending time on their boat, diving, or wakeboarding.
there’s not a system, she’ll create one. It’s no secret that Colorado is a hot housing market. Jennifer goes the extra mile and thinks outside of the box to ensure that her clients get access to showings of houses that are on the market. This detail is an expression of her secret to a life of balance: planning. “You have to stay grounded and keep your priorities in place,” she encourages. For Jennifer, this involves sticking to a CityLifestyle.com/Parker
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THIS MAGNIFICENT OUTDOOR SPACE WAS ENVISIONED BY THE HOMEOWNER AS A PLACE THEY COULD ENTERTAIN AND HIS GRANDCHILDREN COULD PLAY. They’ve owned the home since 2006, but the stamped concrete pool deck was cracked and the pool’s mechanical system needed to be replaced. They also wanted to update the aesthetic to something modern and clean. They called on Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living for help. Instead of scrapping everything, the Elite team was able to upgrade the backyard with a sleek renovation. The pool was recovered in new plaster, and water features added, along with the replacement of the mechanics. A stand alone grill was replaced with a built-in kitchen. For the pool deck, the homeowner originally had concrete pavers in mind but once he caught sight of the Belgard Porcelain pavers, he decided to upgrade, which is definitely a highlight of this project. Typically pool decks consist of concrete pavers or stamped concrete, but as the homeowner had already found, it commonly cracks and needs frequent maintenance.
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Quarziti is a stone that incorporates a shading effect to recreate an authentic diversity of natural elements. The modular shapes offer exquisite design and flexibility. These porcelain pavers extend all the way in towards the house, overlaying the existing concrete patio with this beautiful stone. The homeowners only regret, “I wished that we would have made the changes even sooner.” He did his research and Peter and the Elite team received glowing reviews. “Meet with the team you choose and check their references. Peter has an attention to detail and works with you to bring out the best.” denverelitelandscaping.com
Porcelain pavers offer a contemporary look for outdoor living spaces. Thicker and more durable than porcelain tiles, they’re a great choice for pool decks as they are frost-resistant, skid-resistant, stain-resistant, and easy to clean.
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A home is more than just a place to live.
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SUMMER ROAD TRIP SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR COLORADO WINE BOARD
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AS WE HEAD INTO ANOTHER SUMMER OF ROAD TRIPS, THE COLORADO WINE BOARD IS ENCOURAG-
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FINDING YOUR MOUNTAIN OASIS VERMEJO RESERVE PARK OFFERS UNFORGETTABLE OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS, HIGH-COUNTRY LUXURY, AND A GLIMPSE INTO TED TURNER CONSERVATION
THE ONLY LIVING THINGS WE’VE SEEN IN THE PAST 45 MINUTES ARE A HERD OF GRAZING ELK AND AN OUT-OF-PLACE FEDEX DRIVER ZIPPING PAST IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. We’ve just pulled up to the historic stone mansions, cottages, and central hunting lodge at Vermejo Reserve Park, an ecological-minded luxury guest ranch in northern New Mexico, owned by media mogul, conservationist, and philanthropist Ted Turner. And we’ve just found a mountain oasis. We’re here for a long weekend to soak in the great outdoors with such excursions as fishing, hiking, archery, and shooting. And there’s a lot to explore. At 920 square miles, Vermejo is the largest privately owned tract of land in the United States. But Vermejo’s superpower is the spirit of conservation and innovation driven by the owner himself, Ted Turner, which has trickled down to every staff person you meet. Marketing manager Deann McBride joins us on a hike to Vermejo’s own Castle Rock, a sandstone formation surrounded by high-mountain grassland. Native Americans once roamed here. Billy the Kid and Louis L’Amour did too. “Two things I love about Vermejo,” Deann says. “One is we’ve got our own private national park on 550,000 pristine acres to get out and explore. And then there’s Ted’s
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Vermejo is a pa rad ise for hu nters a nd f ly fishers, a r tists, a nd photographers tr y i ng to escape the concrete ju ngle’s con fi nes a nd see a l iv i ng, breath i ng Western la ndscape bei ng ca refu l ly cu rated.
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vision to get this all back to before the West was one to save everything. It’s a continual process.” Vermejo is a paradise for hunters and fly fishers, artists, and photographers trying to escape the concrete jungle's confines and see a living, breathing Western landscape being carefully curated. Herds of elk, deer, and feral horses roam the vast property. One of several success stories of Vermejo is the reintroduction of the Rio Grande cutthroat trout. Of course, the main attraction here is the renowned Castle Rock bison, a genetically pure herd with roots to the famous Yellowstone herd. It’s been a busy day. We sit down to dinner in the main lodge, a sprawling log-hewn building that houses the dining facilities and operations hub. Not too long ago, we’re told, before Ted Turner bought the property in 1996, ranch cowboys used to throw down pallets in front of the stone fireplace after a day’s labor. This evening’s dinner guests chat in buzzy excitement about their afternoon hunting ventures and what promises to be a hearty chef-prepared meal. The group seated next to us recounts their unforgettable excursion to harvest a bison. Down with one shot to the heart. The group was invited to participate in a culling of some of the aging bison— a way to strengthen the herd genetics. The dinner guests’ whopper story is the essence of why so many travelers make their way to Vermejo to take part in the incredible conservation work being done by Ted Turner’s staff of wildlife managers and scientists who are rebuilding the wild spaces and wildlife of the great American West. We’re staying next door at the ranch’s original residence called Casa Grande, built-in 1909 by Chicago grain magnate William Bartlett. He moved his entire family West with the hopes of
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alleviating his son’s tuberculosis. He ended up building a family compound that included opulent homes for his children, the hunting lodge, and other guest cottages. Casa Grande, with its marble columned hallways and grand living spaces, is a 25,000-square-foot stone mansion whose seven renovated rooms can be booked individually or as a full buyout for larger parties. After dinner, we wander Casa Grande, with its marble-columned hallways and grand living spaces that include a conservatory, sunroom, and sumptuous dining room with the original owner’s China on display. Complete renovations of Case Grande were finished in 2012, and each room was painstakingly appointed in antiques and other fashions to reflect its turn-of-the-20th-century aesthetic. We lounge on the living room’s deep blue velvet sofas, browsing a few of the hundreds of books lining the shelves around us, soaking in the history of not just this historical ranching property but Ted Turner’s own storied life. A rare Steinway grande itches to be played. And from the second-story balcony overlooking the room, of course, a mounted bison head holds court.
Vermejo Reserve Park: where:
stay:
eat:
Vermejo is a four-hour drive
Vermejo offers everything from
Hard work requires food, and
Chose from many guided
south of Denver, located 40
single-room bookings up to
you won’t go hungry here.
outdoor excursions, including
miles west of Raton, N.M.
do:
full facility buyouts for large
Executive Chef Giovanni
horseback riding, shooting,
gatherings in luxury accom-
Lanzante and Vermejo’s culi-
archery, off-road touring.
modations. Choose from the
nary staff prepare three amaz-
Vermejo accommodates
rustic Costilla Fishing Lodge,
ing menus a day. For dinner,
team-building activities for
the turn-of-the-20th-century
we loved the Warm Trout Salsa,
large corporate groups or
mansion Casa Grande, or the
prepared with Vermejo’s own;
families wanting some intergen-
more intimate Turner House
Southern Fried Quail; and, of
erational downtime.
and guest cottages. Packages
course, Bison Tenderloin.
www.tedturnerreserves.com
start at about $1,600 a night but vary widely depending on the house.
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ROAD TRIP
Explore National Parks Across the U.S. 6 TOP NATIONAL PARKS TO VISIT NOW
THE UNITED STATES’ NATIONAL PARKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR NATURAL WONDERS AND UNMATCHED BEAUTY, ENCOMPASS LANDS THAT HELPED SHAPE THE HISTORY OF THIS COUNTRY AND HOLD CULTURAL VALUE AND SIGNIFICANCE. The national parks invite us to stretch our imaginations—and our legs—and explore the great outdoors. This list of national parks just scratches the surface of the natural wonders to wonderlands to discover, but it includes six of the most stunning national parks in the United States.
1.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Rocky Mountain National Park includes majestic mountains, abundant wildlife, incredible hiking trails and so much more. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, riding horses and bikes and enjoying the spectacular views. Wintertime brings cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Watching wildlife, such as bighorn sheep, elk, moose and mule deer, is a popular activity as well.
2.
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Located in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite National Park boasts giant sequoia trees, breathtaking waterfalls, vast meadows and more. The park is home to unique rock formations like El Capitan, Half Dome and Glacier Point. Gaze in awe at Yosemite’s thousands of waterfalls, including Yosemite Falls, Ribbon Fall and Wapama Falls.
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone’s 2.2 million acres include colorful hot springs, awe-inspiring waterfalls, fascinating mudpots, explosive geysers, diverse wildlife and more. It is home to more hot springs and geysers than anywhere else on Earth. The oldest and largest herd of bison in the country lives at Yellowstone, as well as elk, wolves and grizzly bears.
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4.
BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southwestern Utah, is home to the world’s largest concentration of hoodoos on Earth. With its fascinating landscape composed of hoodoos, horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters and whimsical limestone rock formations, a visit to Bryce Canyon is often likened to a visit to another planet. This stunning landscape, formed by wind, water and snow, draws hikers, rock climbers, photographers, stargazers and cross-country skiers.
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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Glacier National Park is located on the border of Canada and the United States and is often referred to as the “Crown of the Continent.” Visitors will find more than 700 glacial lakes and many hiking trails, ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous. Going-to-the-Sun Road, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the country, is a paved, two-lane highway that divides the park into east and west regions.
6. ZION NATIONAL PARK Zion National Park’s colorful sandstone cliffs, lush plateaus covered in pine and junipers, narrow canyons, the Virgin River, plus seeps, springs and waterfalls are just some of the scenic wonders here. One of Zion’s most popular hikes is known as the Narrows, the slimmest section of Zion Canyon. Other popular attractions include the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive, Angels Landing, Observation Point and Canyon Overlook Trail. CityLifestyle.com/Parker
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United States, and there can be multiple
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