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Jump into entertaining this season with expert advice from JOHN TOBEY EVENTS on hosting phenomenal pool parties

Backyard water features, spas and PLUNGE POOLS OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING tablescapes, go-to grilling recipes and refreshing drinks SUMMER ESSENTIALS including swimwear, sunnies, sunscreen and sarongs

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CONTENTS

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SUMMER LOVIN’ Take full advantage of the Colorado sunshine with outdoor entertaining and adventures.

By Hillary Locke Mujica

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PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, MODEL: GINA GELLINGS, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY; FASHION STYLIST: JENECE AMELLA

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GRILL IT Take advantage of cooking on an open flame with these crowd-pleasing recipes.

By Maren Bartels

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COOL REFRESHMENT An iconic Italian-inspired cocktail with a refreshing twist and a recipe for delicous popsicles.

By Kimberly Lord Stewart

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OUTDOOR TABLE Set the scene for your next alfresco dinner party. By Heather Shoning TAKE THE PLUNGE Create an outdoor oasis with plunge pools, ponds and poolside retreats.

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ON THE AGENDA Music festivals, art exhibits, fundraisers, concerts and much more!

By Heather Shoning

ready to wear

It’s pool party time! Event planner John Tobey creates splash-tastic summertime soirées and shares his go-to tips to get you party-ready.

By Kimberly Lord Stewart

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SUMMER ESSENTIALS Look like a “summer star” with our round up of

essentials and accessories.

By Hillary Locke Mujica

wayfarers

A look at a historic fishing camp with over a century of casting, community and campside stories.

By Hillary Locke Mujica ON THE COVER: Tammy Kilponen and Drake Kuyper, Donna Baldwin Agency PHOTO: Chad Chisholm; STYLIST: Jenece Amella, Styles by Jenece

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ALPINE MOUNTAIN RANCH Wide open spaces and modern amenities at this western ranch and club.

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July 2021 // vol. 3 // no. 4 PRESIDENT/GROUP PUBLISHER Allen J. Walters PUBLISHER Chris Phillips art & editorial EDITOR Hillary Locke Mujica CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jani Duncan Smith CONTRIBUTORS Maren Bartels, E.J. Carr, Chad Chisholm, Ehren Joseph, Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Dionne Roberts, Jon Rizzi, Heather Shoning, Kimberly Lord Stewart, sales, marketing & advertising VP OF SALES & MARKETING Lori Perry DIRECTOR OF SALES Mike Carver DIGITAL STRATEGIST Katie Macleay BUSINESS/OPERATIONS MANAGER Cindy Palmer

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SETTING THE STAGE

// editor’s letter

THE COLORADO

HOME LIFE STYLE Our connection begins with home.

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SUMMER LOVIN’ THE WARMEST SEASON of the year is in full swing and just like the light at the end of long tunnel, Coloradans are emerging into the sunlight, basking in its warmth. With blue skies and cool nights, it’s time to celebrate the beauty of Colorado and all its offerings.

Even stepping out your own back door can be an escape. We’ll show you how to create backyard retreats complete with curated outdoor tablescapes, seasonal grilled dishes, refreshing cocktails and even water features, ponds and plunge pools.

Speaking of pools, event planner John Tobey offers his expert advice for creating quintessential poolside summertime soirées for all. From family-friendly fun to dive-in movie nights and South Beach-style blowouts ... it’s all about the pool party this summer.

To look the part, check out our roundup of summer essentials, including swimwear and sarongs, beach blankets and bags, skincare and sunnies and much more.

If you’re lucky enough to have caught the fly-fishing bug, put Teton Valley Ranch on your summer travel list. With over 100 years of fish tales and camaraderie, this family-run fly-fishing camp attracts fishermen from all over the world. Anglers come back year after year to chase the one that got away and take in some wilderness therapy.

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Regardless of where this summer takes you, it’s time to enjoy the sunshine and celebrate the freedom of this season. As the world is opening up again, we’re finally able to get outside, socialize and explore – such gifts, such gifts.

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JULY July 2 – Aug. 22

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ARETHA: A TRIBUTE WITH YOUR COLORADO SYMPHONY Honoring The Queen of Soul, this program features Colorado Symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools” and many others. Created by John Such, Lucas Waldin, and Lesley Sabol. RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE, Morrison, redrocksonline.com/events

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35TH ANNUAL COLORADO BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL Celebrate African arts and culture in Colorado with a festival of visual arts, dance, culinary arts, gospel music and much more! CITY PARK, Denver, colbaf.org

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July 11 – 13 MLB ALL-STAR WEEK Check out the MLB superstars of tomorrow, legends of the game and some of the country’s biggest celebrities. In addition to the Midsummer Classic All-Star Game, Coors Field will host the Sirius XM All-Star Futures Game and All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on All-Star Sunday, as well as the T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Gatorade All-Star Workout Day. COORS FIELD, Denver, mlb.com/rockies/tickets

July 12 – Aug. 2 FILM ON THE ROCKS Back for its 22nd season, Film on the Rocks is a one-of-a-kind movie experience at the iconic Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.

Don’t miss Casino Royale on July 12, Jurassic Park on July 19 and The Princess Bride on August 2. For a full list of movies, times and dates, visit redrocksonline.com. RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE, Morrison, redrocksonline.com/film

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COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL For the last 44 years, Coloradans have journeyed through time and legend at the 16th Century inspired festival, showcasing a lively cast of authentically costumed merrymakers living, working and performing throughout the festival’s seven stages. Complete with roasted turkey legs, glassblowing, flower crowns, jousting and much more. COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL, Larkspur, coloradorenaissance.com

July 11 – Aug. 1 YOGA ON THE ROCKS Experience one of the most extraordinary venues in the world from a different perspective – Downward Dog. Once again, the sacred stones of Red Rocks will provide an exhilarating setting for weekend morning sun salutations.. Sessions are scheduled for July 11 & 12, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, July 31 & Aug. 1. No drop-in sales at the door.

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August 28 WHEELS OF DREAMS Colorado AvidGolfer and AvidLifestyle magazines come together for an unforgettable evening benefitting Bags of Fun with a percentage to National Jewish Health.

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Toast the night with bespoke cocktails and culinary creations from Bonanno Concepts, live music, artist presentations, aerial performers, an interactive golf experience and much more!

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July 24 July 17 17TH ANNUAL CASTLE ROCK WINEFEST This outdoor wine event offers unlimited tastings of some of the finest Colorado wineries. Fare from fabulous food trucks and tunes from an amazing local band add to the ambiance of the night. BUTTERFIELD PARK, Castle Rock, castlerock.org/castle-rock-winefest

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FAIRPLAY GEM, MINERAL & JEWELRY SHOW Mineral specimens, rough, slab, jewelry, cabochons, beads, fossils, petrified wood, tools, and equipment will be on display at this annual outdoor show.

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38TH ANNUAL WINTER PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL Jazz is coming back to Winter Park with talents such as Bell Biv Devoe, En Vogue, Damien Escobar, The Family Stone, Julian Vaughn, DOTSERO and more! RENDEZVOUS EVENT CENTER, Winter Park, playwinterpark.com/jazzfest

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CROOKED GRAVEL BIKE RACE High-altitude view and crisp mountain air stimulate the senses for the 65- and 93-mile road-bike adventures that climb along gravel roads from downtown Winter Park high into the mountains. RENDEZVOUS EVENT CENTER AT HIDEAWAY PARK, Winter Park, rollmassif.com/crookedgravel

July 31 – Aug. 2 ROCKY MOUNTAIN VINTAGE RACING’S RACE AGAINST KIDS’ CANCER Take a trip to the track for an exhilarating weekend of vintage car racing to benefit life-saving kids’ cancer research funded by The Morgan Adams Foundation.

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CRESTED BUTTE MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 25TH SEASON This iconic festival features innovative musical adventures and a new Singer Songwriter camp. From classical and bluegrass to indie and Gypsy Jazz, enjoy world-class music in beautiful settings throughout the Gunnison Valley. CRESTED BUTTE, crestedbuttemusicfestival.org

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// what’s online

SHOP SMART TO SAVE SLOTHS UNSUSTAINABLE palm oil production can be devastating to forest ecosystems, threatening the wildlife such as sloths who are native to the tropical forests of South and Central America, regions affected by deforestation due to palm oil production. While many sloth species are threatened by the destruction of the trees on which they rely on for food and shelter, species like the pygmy sloth are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for

Conservation of Nature. But mission-based educational platform Palm Done Right® has partnered with the Denver Zoo to encourage consumers to Shop Smart to Save Sloths, allowing local farmers to harvest in harmony with nature while supporting their families — and sloths can keep their treetop homes. Read more about how you can help save the sloths at avidlifestyle.com

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? YOUR ABILITY to grow fruits, vegetables, and a variety of herbs at home depends primarily on just three things: climate zone (we’re in zone 5), available space and your level of commitment.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

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LOCAL FLAVORS

Grills

// serve it up

Just Wanna Have Fun

By Maren Bartels

THERE’S NOT MUCH we don’t like to grill come July. Flamed fish and fowl, seared steaks and scallops, roasted romaine and radishes – the sky is the limit so get ready for a summer filled with flame-cooked foods.

BBQ 101: GAS OR CHARCOAL: Ahhh…the age-old grate debate! Gas grills are so convenient and perfect for quick dinners with minimal know-how and clean up but if you want that smoky flavor and gorgeous char marks, charcoal is tops. Because they can reach very hot temperatures, charcoal grills are the best for smoking, searing and charring. However, they take more set up and clean up. Bottom line, it’s a personal preference, but regardless of your type of grill, you’re still winning because you’re grilling!

CLEAN AND SEASON: The first step to any great grilling experience is to ensure your grill is clean. For steel or cast iron (non-coated) grates, use a stiff bristled steel brush to get any gunk, grime, or rust off. For porcelaincoated (or other non-stick coated) cast iron, use a nylon bristled brush to avoid scratching. Next, make sure the bottom of the grill is clear of any debris.

Sometimes, things can get stuck and block the heat source, especially with charcoal grills.

LOW AND SLOW: Grilling with indirect heat will take a little longer just the smoky flavor you’ll obtain will be worth the wait. Assemble a small pile of coals on one half of the grill bed or pit (or ignite but one set of burners on a gas grill).

Place food to the side of the source of heat rather than directly over it.

DON’T BE PUSHY: Pushing your meat down against the grates promotes flareups and can lead to burnt food. Trust the low and slow method and use a meat thermometer for food safety guidelines.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// serve it up Charred Corn, Zucchini and Rosemary

GRILLED PIZZA INGREDIENTS

For the crust ½ cup warm water 2 Tablespoons honey 2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast 2 Tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour ¾ cup plus 2 Tablespoons white whole wheat flour, divided Find-ground conrmeal for rolling

For the pizza 2 ears sweet corn 1 zucchini cut into ribbons or thin rounds 2 Tablespoons olive oil divided 2 Tablespoons rosemary 2 clove garlic minced 4 ounces fresh mozzarella torn or shredded 2 ounces Gorgonzola crumbled METHOD To make the crust: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (or in a bowl and using a wooden spoon), combine the water, honey and yeast. Let sit until the yeast activates, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the olive oil, sea salt, unbleached allpurpose flour, and ½ cup of the white whole wheat flour. Turn on the mixer and mix until the dough comes together, adding 1 tablespoon of the white whole wheat flour at a time until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and is no longer sticky. Remove from the mixer, cover with a warm damp towel, and place the bowl in a draft-free spot to rise for 1 hour.

After the initial rise, punch down the dough and preheat the grill to medium-low heat.

Shuck the corn and remove remaining silks. Cut zucchini into ribbons or rounds. Rub both with 1/2 Tablespoon of the olive oil and place on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally until charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, then remove the kernels from the cob.

Grill the pizza until the cheese has melted and the crust has a nice char. If the crust is cooking too fast, move the pizza to a cooler part of the grill.

Recipe adapted from Foodie Crush

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Sprinkle the cornmeal on a cutting board or pizza peel and turn the dough out onto the cornmeal and roll into a 14-inch circle.

Brush the top with ½ of the olive oil. Place the crust olive-oilside-down on the grill and cook until puffed and browned.

Flip and brush the remaining 1 Tablespoon of olive oil onto the dough, then sprinkle on the garlic, rosemary, cheeses and charred corn kernels and zucchini.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// serve it up

GRILLED PINEAPPLE with Nutella and Macadamia Nuts INGREDIENTS 1 pineapple, cored and sliced ½ inch thick Nutella ½ cup of macadamia nuts, toasted 2 Tablesoons chopped mint METHOD Cut off the skin of the pineapple trying to save as much pineapple as possible.

Keeping the pineapple whole, use a corer and remove the core from the center of the pineapple.

Next slice pineapple into 1″ thick slices.

Heat grill to medium high heat and grill each slice for 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from grill and set aside.

Toast macadamia nuts in a sauté pan over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes.

In the meantime, put 1 tablespoon of Nutella on each pineapple slice.

Serve pineapple slices individually or stacked on top of each other {like a cake}. Top the pineapple with 1 Tablespoon of toasted macadamia nuts and chopped mint.

Recipe adapted from Joyful Healthy Eats

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THE 2021 JAGUAR F-TYPE

REDESIGNED TO THRILL

Dramatic proportions define the stunning 2021 Jaguar F-TYPE. Its eye-catching contours are enhanced by graceful, slimline LED headlights that frame the redesigned grille. Inside, a driver-focused configurable digital instrument panel complements details like embossed headrests and engraved metallic badging. And an available 575 hp 5.0-liter supercharged V8 under the re-sculpted hood ensures the F-TYPE is as gratifying to drive as it is to admire.

Visceral performance meets unmistakable Jaguar style.

Visit your Jaguar Retailer today to experience the F-TYPE.

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LOCAL FLAVORS

// behind the bar

Refreshing Summer Coolers

By Kimberly Lord Stewart

THERE IS PERHAPS nothing better than a fresh Colorado peach from our farmer’s markets. They make the perfect backdrop for cool and bright warm-weather mocktails and frozen treats.

Sober-Style

PEACH BELLINI The Bellini champagne cocktail dates somewhere between the 1930s and 1940s, by the Giuseppe Cipriani, the owner of Harry’s Bar in Venice, where the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Truman Capote and Orson Welles frequently hung out. Anywhere grapes grow well, so do peaches, which means like Colorado, Italy has an abundance of the fruit in summertime. Cipriani was enamored

by Italian peaches and the 15th century Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini. He captured his love for both in the cocktail made from peach purée and Venetian prosecco, named for the artist. We’ve dried out the recipe here for non-drinkers. But the base is the same whether you use non-alcoholic or traditional prosecco. Makes 4-6 drinks.

INGREDIENTS 2 fresh ripe Colorado peaches Chilled sparkling dry Prosecco* METHOD Peel and pit peaches. Place in blender and puree. Add 1-2 Tablespoons peaches to the bottom of each champagne glass.

Top with dry Prosecco. *We recommend Gruvi’s Dry Secco

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// behind the bar

PEACH DRY LEMONADE or popsicles

INGREDIENTS 3 ½ cups water, divided 3 ripe peaches, pitted, peeled and chopped ¾ cup to 1 cup sugar (less if peaches are very sweet) ¾ cup lemon juice Mint or basil garnish METHOD Place 2 cups water in a sauce pan. Add chopped peaches.

Bring to a boil and take the heat down to a simmer for 8-10 minutes. Purée in a blender and cool.

Place remaining water, lemon juice and peach purée in a pitcher. Serve over ice with garnish.

For popsicles, pour lemonade into molds and freeze until firm.

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For the Peach Bellini on p.26, we chose Gruvi’s bubbly, non-alcoholic Prosecco (called Dry Secco). It’s made with handpicked wine grapes and has a semi-dry, tart and floral finish.

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DWELLING WELL

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DWELLING WELL

// entertaining

Table Topping Creating the perfect SUMMER TABLESCAPE for any occasion

By Heather Shoning SUMMER IS the perfect time to shed pretense and embrace casual-chic— especially when it comes to entertaining.

Our gorgeous Colorado weather beckons us outdoors, which is ideal for informal gatherings. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be fabulous. Here’s what you need to know to set a spectacular tabletop—and beyond—for any summer occasion.

LAYER YOUR TABLE

Create casual drama with layers. Denver event planner, Jaala Sheldon of Jaala and Co., says skip the long, full table coverings for outdoor events because they can blow in the breeze. “Create a sophisticated look using table runners, napkins and a great centerpiece,” she says. You can also layer chargers and a variety of stacked plates.

Want to go big? Layer them all! Create a gorgeous centerpiece. “Use garlands or eucalyptus,” says Laura Tarket-Johnson, owner of T is for Table. “You don’t want your centerpieces overwhelming the conversation; you want them to enhance the conversation.”

Tip: When layering materials, don’t skimp on texture. Think: wood, bamboo, beads and grasscloth.

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// entertaining

MIX AND MATCH

Blending colors and patterns on your tabletop can be a beautiful way to wow your guests and there’s little commitment—you can just switch it up for every occasion.

Put together complementary colors such as deep teal with rich apricot or spring green with amethyst. Tarket-Johnson suggests mixing a floral, a check and a pattern with natural elements such as butterflies or hummingbirds. Feel free to commingle linens, of course, but also dinnerware and flatware. This is a great way to incorporate inherited china patterns with your favorite modern dishes. “Don’t be afraid to mix and match and not have anything look the same,” says Tarket-Johnson.

Tip: Pay attention to the scale of your patterns and be sure they are varied, such as a small nature print with a medium check and a large floral.

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DECORATE BEYOND THE TABLE

If your outdoor table is situated under a pergola or even a lovely tree, you’ve got a great canvas above to continue decorating.

From a pergola, hang sheer drapes for ambiance. For evening gatherings, Sheldon says lighting is key: “Lanterns or lightweight bamboo chandeliers are great for above the table. For additional lighting, rice paper lanterns are making a big comeback. Or consider tiny fairy lights simply hanging straight down.” Decorative outdoor string lights provide a warm glow, and they come in a variety of shapes and designs, from modern to traditional. Try something even more casual, create your own lighting using hanging mason jars with battery-operated mini string lights or candles.

Tip: Opt for candlelight, which Sheldon suggests is relaxing and great for getting guests to linger. But be sure the candle containers are the right height to prevent accidents or the candles from blowing out.

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3 ways to enjoy this essential element in your backyard

By Heather Shoning

WATER IS HEALING, and many ancient cultures say it contains divine energy. If you’re a water lover, you probably know these things to be true.

If you’re not sold on its power yet, indulge in one of these backyard water features, and we bet you’ll be touting the benefits of H2O in no time.

PHOTO: BRUCE CHRISTIANSON ON UNSPLASH

BACKYARD POOL: FAMILY FUN A backyard swimming pool is a perfect way for your family to beat the summer heat and enjoy some together time. As family priorities have recently shifted a bit, Adam Guse, owner of Wetworks Pool and Spa, has seen an increase in demand. “It’s a whole new lifestyle with everyone coming to your house,” he says. “It’s a destination, like a resort. Parents want the kids to play outside, and they want to have a place to entertain. It’s worth the expenditure.”

Guse cautions potential clients to prepare for entire backyard landscaping and a lengthy project. However, the benefits of a personal backyard retreat can far outweigh the investment and temporary inconvenience.

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SPA: SOAK YOUR PAINS AWAY We Coloradans are an active bunch. And what’s better than soaking away the aches from a weekend of tough cycling, climbing or hiking than a hot tub? Not only does it relax overworked muscles and offer some pain relief, but it also provides improved sleep, stress relief and better cardiovascular health, among other benefits.

Joe Dempsey Jr., COO of Aquality Construction says he sees a new trend in spas: plunge spas. “It’s like a plunge pool, but it’s warm,” he says. “People want to stand or tread water.” The size of spas is increasing, too. Dempsey says they are building many spas up to 8 feet wide and 15 feet long. The best part is being able to use your spa all year-round. When making this type of investment, look for an automatic safety cover and shell insulation to ensure energy efficiency and limited heat loss.

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ECOSYSTEM POND: PEACE AND TRANQUILITY While an ecosystem pond is not for splashing, plunging or soaking the mental-health benefits are plentiful. First, an ecosystem pond is, just as the name implies, a complete ecosystem right in your backyard.

“This type of water feature is dependent on a skimmer box and a bio falls filter system, combined with gravel bottom, plus fish and plants,” says Mark Russo, owner of Rocky Mountain Waterscape, “Take one out and you upset the balance.” Large boulders and artistry are important for a quality pond, and Russo says streams that twist and turn are key.

Imagine sitting near your pond, listening to the babbling of a waterfall right in your backyard. That level of relaxation can be life-changing. Russo recalls a couple for whom he had built a pond 20 years ago: “The husband wasn’t sold on the idea, but then before it was even finished, he called to tell me he had been outside all night listening to the relaxing sounds—he couldn’t tear himself away,” Russo says. “And they are still loving that pond today.”

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PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM; MODELS: DRAKE KUYPER, TAMMY KILPONEN AND GINA GELLINGS, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY; FASHION STYLIST: JENECE AMELLA, STYLES BY JENECE

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Just Add Water Dive into fun with these backyard pool party ideas

By Kimberly Lord Stewart

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AFTER A COLD, LONELY WINTER of lockdown everyone is anxious to get outside. What better excuse than a pool party? Whether you’re still getting your feet wet with small gatherings or you’re ready to jump right in for a big bash, we have all the information you need for a cool way to beat the heat.

With the help of John Tobey, founder of John Tobey Events, we’ve rounded up some of the best resources for planning a poolside get-together, including decorations, games, entertainment, and of course, food and drinks.

“Not everyone is ready to travel to a Spanish beach or even Florida,” says Tobey. “For those with pools, now is the perfect time to go all-out for an outdoor party to remember.” Tobey says to start with your guest list. Will it be a family-friendly pool party or adults only? With that in mind, will it

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be fun and active with games and a kidfriendly menu? Or do you have something more elegant in mind, such as an evening in South Beach with bars, lights and private cabanas?

Let’s kick this off with family-friendly ideas. An island-themed pool party needs a Polynesian climbing wall. Denver’s Fun Productions has one that looks vaguely similar to an animated island movie set.

Tobey has also used Fun’s inflatable obstacle course with a water slide for events. Or you could fill the pool with giant inflatable soccer orbs for a splashing good time. Plus, climbing and obstacle courses include a supervisory guide for the four-hour rental.

All age groups will love watching a movie from the comfort of a floating lounge chair.

Fast Lane Productions has projectors and giant movie screens, including inflatable screens that are waterproof for a “Dive-In Movie Party,” says Tobey.

Don’t forget the movie theater goodies — popcorn, snow-cone and cotton-candy machines are all must-haves.

PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM; MODELS: DRAKE KUYPER AND TAMMY KILPONEN, DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY; FASHION STYLIST: JENECE AMELLA, STYLES BY JENECE

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For adults desperate to travel, turn your backyard into a far-away beach destination (at least for the evening). Tobey suggests private tented cabanas so small groups of guests can converse and relax. Event Rents has an amazing selection of everything from cabanas to tablewares, linens and even chandeliers to hang from the rafters. As for bars and seating, the custom acrylic bars from Charming Chairs light up the night for over-thetop ambiance. For furnishings as well as décor and lights, the team at Design Works can literally create anything.

You name it, they can do it. So let your imagine run wild with thoughts of nautical nightclubs, Hawaiian luaus or Jamaican jams. And don’t forgot to top off the décor with flowers. Newberry Brothers Denver can create custom arrangements to really bring your party to life.

While pool parties are typically less formal and light fare is recommended, choosing the right caterer is paramount. Look for someone who is comfortable creating menus for alfresco settings such as Catering by Design and Epicurean Catering. They both have years of experience crafting dishes that can hold up in the heat and satisfy appetites. For light and healthy poolside sweet and savory

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fare, Heaven Creamery treats taste like summer in a bowl. Don’t miss the Dragon Fruit Beet Salad with layers of roasted beet, sliced strawberries, coconut-milk gelato, dragon fruit, alfalfa sprouts, microgreens, hemp seeds and coconut cream dressing – it is both gorgeous and powerfully healthy. Or serve up a little decadence like strawberry cupcakes from Cake Kouture by Char.

Finally, leave the drinks to the experts.

Hire a mixologist like the team at Peak Beverage to create a menu of signature cocktails and mocktails for poolside refreshers like mai tais, hibiscus sparklers, sangria slushies, and strawberry mules.

Plus, having a bartender means more time for you to mingle and enjoy the summertime vibes.

Don’t forget to post your pool party photos on social media and be sure to tag us @avidlifestylemag. We can’t wait to see your take on summer fun!

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GET IT TOGETHER

“...now is the perfect time to go all-out for an outdoor party to remember.”

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PHOTO: COURTESY TETON VALLEY LODGE

SET ON A RIVER overlooking the Teton mountain range, Alma’s Lodge is a haven for fisherman the world over, and it has been for over a century. As the story goes, Alma Kunz began guiding at the age of 18 with the majestic Tetons as his backdrop. Born in Teton Valley in 1901, his aptitude for fishing and hunting earned him a reputation of outdoor expert, so when a wealthy gentleman from the East Coast came to Idaho to fish the Teton River, he asked around for someone to guide him. Everyone in town knew Kunz was his man. He was a muskrat trapper and a part-time fisherman, yet he knew the river well enough to know where the fish would be hiding. That was good enough for the East Coaster, so between delivering milk from local dairy farms, he rigged up his “Johnny boat” and became an official river

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guide; a role he was lucky enough to have for the rest of his life.

In 1938 Kunz bought some land and began to build a main lodge and a sleeping lodge, the humble beginnings for what would become Alma’s Lodge—the first fishing lodge west of the Mississippi. He ran the trapping and fishing outfitter with his sons while his wife served up homecooked dinners for guests that would soon become extended family. Year after year, families and friends would come to eat, fish, sleep, repeat. But between the fish tales, huckleberry cobbler and historic log cabins, the guests came for something much more meaningful —the camaraderie and community built around this vast, beautiful wilderness.

“I have the best job in the world, and I get to share it with the families that come back every year. It’s something pretty special.”

–TC Cleary

PHOTO: COURTESY TETON VALLEY LODGE

“It has always been a fly-fishing camp and will always be a fly-fishing camp. It is a place to come and get away from the tribulations and toils of the world,” says John Perhson, who started guiding for Kunz in the 1950s and who owned the Lodge with Randy Berry from 1970 − 2003.

“It’s as relevant today as it was four decades ago, and it will be four decades from now too.”

John attests it’s pertinence to the legacy that Kunz instilled in his family and in his staff to treat everyone like family, welcoming them to the table and sharing their days on the river.

“We’re all stewards of this land and of Alma Kunz. We honor and respect it, and luckily we call it home.” Through John’s 55 years of guiding fly-fishing float trips, tying flies and catching rainbow and native cutthroat trout at

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Teton Valley Lodge, he’s become a living legend and the only one left who can recall those early days and stories of the beginning. And as a true storyteller, Pehrson sat down to immortalize the history in his book, A Fly Fishing Tale, The Legacy of Alma’s Lodge which brings to life a century of the outdoors, fly-fishing, love, friendships, faith and hope. “As the last of the old guard, I had an obligation to keep these stories alive and to honor Alma. It’s his life’s work and it’s become all of ours as well.”

Pehrson chuckles when he shares, “Alma was a true character, full of ‘BS’ up to his ears and a mean card player. People loved hearing his stories and losing their money in a game of pinochle or gin rummy. He was the glue that bonded us all, and still does.”

“As the last of the old guard, I had an obligation to keep these stories alive and to honor Alma. It’s his life’s work and it’s become all of ours as well.”

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PHOTO: COURTESY TETON VALLEY LODGE

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The guides that work here also leave their mark on The Lodge. “It’s long hours spent rigging rods, guiding rafts, wading into rivers, casting under the sun, it’s a labor of love that’s physically exhausting but it’s so worth. The natural beauty is unsurpassed here, as are the fish and the friendships,” says TC Cleary who’s been guiding on Idaho rivers for over 25 years, 12 of them at Teton Valley Lodge. “I have the best job in the world, and I get to share it with the families that come back every year. It’s something pretty special.”

In the fall when the leaves get to show off and the mountain air is at its peak crispness, guests can sign up to “cast and blast” for the best of fly fishing and wing shooting. “We head to some private blinds where we have access to

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waterfowl, and we can also hunt ruffled grouse in the surrounding mountain canyons. We also added pheasant hunting to our offerings and it’s quickly becoming a favorite,” says Cleary.

Teton Valley Lodge as it’s known today, has been in the family now for four generations.

Today, Brian Berry and his wife Joselle at the helm, living, working and dedicated to creating the same magic Berry’s great grandfather made years before. Year after year, guests float down these majestic rivers, watch the wildlife and attempt to catch and release rainbows, browns and cutthroats, but most of all, they share their lives and become family, one fish tale at a time.

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It measures 375 square feet—no bigger than the master bathroom in any of the 63 luxury homes that will eventually comprise the development.

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“The Hermitage is so special,” says Fred Taylor, the president and co-founder of Denver-based Northstar Investment Advisors. “We’ve been multiple times, even spent the night drinking hot chocolate there with our daughter and

her friends. It just made you fall in love with the place.”

Taylor and his wife, Claudia Garza, fell so hard for Alpine Mountain Ranch that they are breaking ground this fall on a 6,200-squarefoot home with sweeping westerly and northerly views of the surrounding mountains and the lush, undulant meadows of the South Valley. They plan on hosting Christmas 2022 there with their children and grandchildren, and, Taylor says, “down the road, we’ll probably spend all our time here.”

Like many of AMRC’s current and future homeowners, Taylor previously owned condos in other Colorado ski towns closer to Denver before buying one in Steamboat in 2006. “I’d always had a love affair with the town and its low-key Western flavor,” the Denver native says, noting that both he and his son chose the town to have their weddings.

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sentiments. He says he and his wife, Miranda, “were searching for a location that was away from the crowds you typically see at other resorts.” They also found themselves drawn to AMRC’s elevation of 6,700-feet—nearly 3,000 feet lower than that of Breckenridge, where the skiers have had “a super condo” for years.

“It’s a genuine place. There’s a reason why it’s home to more Olympians than any other town in America, and it’s not just the great powder,” Taylor says. “Let’s just say you don’t see 30 jets lined up at the airport. Steamboat doesn’t have that vibe.”

KEEPING IT REAL That seductive, unpretentious vibe radiates throughout AMRC, providing residents and their guests with “authentic luxury” in the form of catered food-and-wine experiences at the rustic Owner’s Barn (where residents can also outfit themselves with snowshoes, skis, fishing poles and even a Polaris RZR), barbecues, guided hikes, sunset horseback rides, campfire dinners and other events.

“As owners build their homes and settle in, we want to foster that sense of community,” says the Director of Marketing Brittanny Havard.

“They’re really down-to-earth, cool and forward-thinking people.”

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They’re also hungry for both food and social connection. Although no on-property restaurant exists, the spacious Owners’ Lodge features a kitchen and dining area, and an eightminute drive north to downtown Steamboat or Steamboat Ski Resort delivers a staggering range of gastronomic options.

Conveniently, the golf-cart path on the property’s southwestern corner leads to the private Catamount Golf Club and The Periodic Table, its highly regarded public restaurant that reopens every summer and winter with a different theme. Last winter’s “New Orleans Classics” has yielded to this summer’s “European Riviera”—a collection of flavors from Southern France, Italy and Spain.

Golf at Catamount requires a separate $45,000 membership, but one of the state’s best dailyfee layouts—Haymaker Golf Course—lies just west across U.S. 40. So do AMRC’s own 1.5 miles of private, Gold Medal fly-fishing along the Yampa River.

Anglers can also wet a line in a stocked onsite lake, on which residents can also canoe, kayak, swim or paddleboard. Equestrian facilities include a community barn, tack room and staging area. The ranch’s 220 acres of pasture house horses that are available for trail rides and to stable resident’s horses.

More than five miles of trails for hiking or biking meander through the ribbed property, with some leading to the adjacent Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. In winter, those trails and the pasture welcome cross-country skiers and snowshoers, while the hills near the Owner’s Barn are alive with the happy sounds of children sledding on innertubes.

Of course, nearly 3,000 acres of steeper hills covered in champagne powder await at

Steamboat Ski Resort, where AMRC residents can opt for a $100,000 membership at the lavish Alpine Mountain Summit Club at One Steamboat Place. Free underground valet parking, private ski lockers, instant gondola access and other five-star amenities and slopeside services await, as do wine tastings, après-ski food and drink, spa treatments, workout facilities, pool/hot-tub access and social events.

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WAYFARERS

Builders, the in-house design-build team, to turn a $1.5 million homesite into a $5.5 million home. To shorten the wait, the team is building three “market homes” that will be ready by this time next year.

AT PLACE VALUE While such white-glove appurtenances ostensibly belie Steamboat’s leather-gauntlet authenticity, some value the Alpine Mountain Summit Club membership option for its sheer convenience.

Meanwhile, plans call for a community center— replete with a children’s activity room, fitness studio, infinity-edge pool and outdoor jacuzzi— to complement the well-appointed Owners’ Lodge, as well as additional, well-stocked Guest Cabins to join the lone building where visiting owners and guests can currently stay.

“It’s become a great benefit,” homeowner Steve Speer says. “We drive up, and they park our car.

We’re in the locker room and on the gondola just like that.”

No date has been set for the release of the final 13 homesites in the Upland Preserve, an enclave situated high on the property’s southeastern corner, near the beloved Hermitage.

Speer built the very first home at Alpine Mountain Ranch in 2012. That was five years after Bill Butler of Corporex—the Kentuckyheadquartered developer that also produced Denver’s Museum Residences—purchased the land, and eight years before the pandemic spurred a spike in sales that has claimed more than one-third of the available inventory.

When those lots hit the market, they likely won’t fetch less than the current average price of nearly $2 million. Even during the recession, Butler never cut lot prices or sold off parcels. He maintained value for other early investors, and that track record gives purchasers confidence.

“As an investor, I feel like he’s got my back,” Fred Taylor says.

“Half of them are full-time residents who saw they could live and work from anywhere,” says Havard, who observed a “do-or-die mentality” among prospective buyers.

Moreover, he continues, “When you analyze these kinds of properties in comparable areas— like Vail, Aspen and Jackson Hole—it would cost five to ten times as much to buy and build.

The annual homeowners’ fees of $7,420 are also comparably lower. That makes Alpine Mountain Ranch an incredible value.”

“The pandemic has driven buyers to want it now,” confirms AMRC’s Senior Vice President and Director of Sales Suzanne Schlicht. “This has been a reminder that life is short.”

True, but homes that average 6,500 square feet don’t just sprout overnight. Schlicht says it currently will take two years for Alpine Master 72

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It also makes it even easier to fall in love with a place.

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