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Seven new restaurants to tickle your tastebuds. By John Lehndorff dwelling well 28 THE JEWEL BOX A Cherry Hills home glitters after a remodel designed for glamour. By Heather Shoning FASHION FOR YOUR HOME Design is in the details such as paint colors, lighting and fixture finishes. By Heather Shoning ready to wear 50 STEPPING IN STYLE When you head out for gala season, be sure your feet will hold up all night. By Harper Thomas influencers 54 FINDING HER NICHE Stefanie Palko, owner of Copperfalls Aveda Spa and Salon in Castle Rock, ditched an unfulfilling career for one in the beauty industry. By Lisa Truesdale

SETTING THE STAGE Fashion weaves its way through so much of the autumn season and this issue. By Heather Shoning ON THE AGENDA Taste of Colorado, doggie pool days, Denver Jazz Festival and so much more. flavors

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58 STEPPING OUT OF LINE After being the company’s best U.S. customer, Tai Beldock went from being shoe buyer to shoe distributor for UK-based Embassy London. By Jessica Hughes wayfarers 62 AHH, TO THE SPA Relax and rejuvenate with luxurious treatments from your favorite mountain resort spas. By Kim D. McHugh THE COVER: Alicia Self and Justin Holle, The Block Agency

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8 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle PRESIDENT/GROUP PUBLISHER Allen J. Walters PUBLISHER Chris Phillips art & editorial EDITOR Heather Shoning CREATIVE DIRECTOR Jani Duncan Smith CONTRIBUTORS E.J. Carr, Chad Chisholm, Jessica Hughes, Amanda Lacey, John Lehndorff, Hailee Lucchesi, Kim D. McHugh, Erroll Perkins, Alex Rosas Cano, Harper Thomas, Lisa Truesdale sales, marketing & advertising VP OF SALES & MARKETING Lori Perry DIRECTOR OF SALES Mike Carver DIGITAL STRATEGIST Brandon Kusek BUSINESS/OPERATIONS MANAGER Matt Hemmings EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Jon Rizzi ART DIRECTOR, Colorado AvidGolfer Michelle M. Gutierrez MARKETING/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Brandon Ewing ADVERTISING INQUIRIES: chris@avidlifestyle.com EDITORIAL INQUIRIES AND LETTERS: heather@avidlifestyle.com CUSTOMER SERVICE: 720.493.1729 MAILING ADDRESS: 9350 E. Arapahoe Road, #210 Greenwood Village, CO, 80112 September 2022 // vol. 4 // no.6 AvidLifestyle (ISSN 2642-0562) is published twelve times a year by Baker-Colorado Publishing, LLC, and printed by Publication Printers Inc. volume four, number six. 9350 E. Arapahoe Road, #210, Greenwood Village, CO 80112. Order your personal subscription to AvidLifestyle at avidlifestyle.com or by calling 720.493.1729 Subscriptions are available at the rate of $12 per year. Copyright © 2022 by Baker-Colorado Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Postmaster: Send address changes to AvidLifestyle, 6143 S. Willow Drive, #406, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The magazine welcomes editorial submissions but assumes no responsibility for the safekeeping or return of unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, artwork or other material. BLACKHAUSTAVERN.COM | 303.568.9671 | 19501 EAST MAINSTREET | PARKER, CO SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE In Belleview Station close to Cherry Hills and Greenwood VillageCarillonAtBelleviewStation.comIndependent&Assisted Living Memory Care Join us for a personal tour and get a taste of elevated senior living (720) 440-8200 4855 South Niagara Street Denver, Colorado GREATTASTE IS ALWAYS ON THE MENU! They say the kitchen is the heart of home. At Carillon this definitely rings true! From casual dining to formal meals, Carillon’s seasoned culinary team works together seamlessly combining deliciousness and variety into freshly prepared healthy choices created with locally sourced ingredients for a truly exceptional experience every day. Whether living in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care, Carillon is bringing dining to new heights.

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AUTUMN IS right around the corner, and that means it’s fall fashion time! A couple of Colorado cities have received the worst-dressed moniker in the past, but not here in the Mile High metro. We’re tipping our hats to top looks, and what better fashion events to celebrate than galas. They are back in full swing this year benefitting our favorite charities. Check out the divine looks we’ve curated for your next black-tie event in our fashion feature Going to the Gala on page 40. Of course, no look is complete without the shoes that will keep you dancing all night long (Stepping in Style, page 50). We give a shout-out to a couple of local ladies in the fashion and beauty industries who took a leap and landed squarely in the careers they love. Tai Bedlock, “Boss Lady” of Erico Motorsports, is now the footwear fanatic behind the U.S. flagship for Embassy London shoes (Stepping Out of Line, page 58). And Stefanie Palko left an unfulfilling job to work in the beauty industry, eventually opening her own business—Copperfalls Aveda Spa and Salon in Castle Rock (Finding Her Niche, page 54).

This month, our Dwelling Well section pays homage to fashion as well, with a look at the details that add a little bling to your home (Fashion for Your Home, page 36) and we visit a Cherry Hills residence that oozes glamour in every detail from the lighting to the artwork to the furnishings and more (The Jewel Box, page 28).

We’ve got so much great content to get you through the month—new restaurants, decadent spa treatments and events to keep you busy. I hope you enjoy this issue as much as I do! AvidLifestyle is a luxury lifestyle magazine serving Denver's south suburbs. And we're excited to add new, experienced writers to our growing list of contributors. Do you have magazine writing experience? Do you know Denver's south suburbs? Can you dig deep for the unique story about the people, places and events that make our community special? If so, we want you! Please email heather@avidlifestyle.com with basic info about yourself and at least three published clips (links are fine).

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September 10 COLORADO SPRINGS PLANE PULL Teams of 10 pull a 25,000-pound plane across the tarmac, competing for the fastest time! Even if you aren’t competing, it’s lots of fun to watch, plus there’s also a “Truck Tug” for kids, the “Strong Human Challenge” and food/vendor booths. This familyfriendly event helps support the athletes of Special Olympics Colorado. 10 a.m. at NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WWII AVIATION, specialolympicsco.org

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10 HIGHLANDS RANCH PIONEER DAYS The Old West comes to life for a fun-filled weekend in Highlands Ranch, with horsedrawn hayrides, gold panning, banjo music, dance performances, a raptor program, ice cream from High Point Creamery and selfguided mansion tours at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event runs 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION, hrcaonline.org

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September 10 SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA 2022 This annual event is a full day of shopping, prizes and fun, to help raise funds for nonprofit organizations in the Castle Rock area. Tickets are $30, and $20 of each ticket sold goes to the participating nonprofit of the ticket holder’s choice! Admission includes activities, exclusive discounts, raffle tickets, two grand prize drawings, live entertainment, a catered lunch and a VIP wine tasting. OUTLETS AT CASTLE ROCK, outletsatcastlerock.com

September Civic and, of course, a diverse array of cuisines from more than 50 food booths.

Center Park for 2022, but the rest of the details are the same—live music, a vendor and artisan market, family-friendly activities

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Every famous comedian had to start somewhere. The regular Up Next! shows at the Greenwood Village Comedy Works location showcase some of the area’s best amateur comics, and you can say, “I saw them when…” 21+ only. 7:30 p.m. at COMEDY WORKS SOUTH, comedyworks.com

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DOGGIE SPLASH Highlands Ranch residents, pack up your pups and head to Westridge Recreation Center—it’s time for the end-of-season dog swim! Dogs must be accompanied by a human aged 16 or over, though humans aren’t allowed in the pool. Three onehour sessions available; get tickets online.

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September 10 WAG N’ ROMP Dogs get their own swim sessions now that the summer pool season is over! While the pups are splashing around, their humans can check out the latest pet goodies from the vendors and register to win prizes. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at COOK CREEK POOL , cityoflonetree.com there’s more ➼ SHOP, PLAY, LIVE

This huge, three-day event showcases hundreds of fine wines and spirits from around the world. Attendees also get the chance to talk to some of the winemakers. The event includes winepairing lunches and dinners, wine hikes, educational sessions with sommeliers, and hands-on workshops. BRECKENRIDGE , breckenridgewineclassic.com

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September 15 WINE TASTING AT THE CASTLE September’s wine-tasting event at Cherokee Ranch & Castle features specially selected wines from California, plus charcuterie appetizers, an educational program and tours of the castle. 6:30 p.m. at CHEROKEE RANCH & CASTLE, cherokeeranch.org

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This huge two-day outdoor art festival showcases the works of more than 80 specially selected artists from all around Colorado. The event also includes food trucks, adult beverages and live music. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days at CURTIS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, greenwoodvillage.com

This annual juried fine arts show, sponsored by the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, features the works of 100+ artisans from around the country. There’s also live music on the main stage, interactive exhibits for kids and food/drink options. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday at FESTIVAL PARK , castlerockartfest.com

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Celebrate all things Oktoberfest at this annual event in downtown Castle Rock, featuring lots of beer (of course), food trucks, family-friendly games, hands-on activities and much more. 1–9 p.m. at WILCOX PARK, downtowncastlerock.com

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This big, three-night event includes vintage jazz music from the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s, plus dance classes, workshops, lectures and a cocktail social. A special all-access pass allows attendees into every session, though single-session tickets are also available.

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September 10 PARKER QUEST: MOO & YOU Wind your way through downtown Parker, checking off items on your “milk bucket list” and meeting historical characters and agriculture experts as you learn all about Parker’s dairy history. This cluebased walking excursion for all ages is presented in partnership with the Parker Area Historical Society, and it also includes hayrides, square dancing and other related activities. 9 a.m.–noon at O’BRIEN PARK , parkerarts.org

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Show off your cornhole skills at this tournament to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit that supports injured veterans and active-duty service members. The event, sponsored by regional generalcontracting firm HPM Inc., includes lunch and an awards ceremony. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at VIEWHOUSE CENTENNIAL , eventbrite.com

It’s German-themed fun all day long at this big festival, with German beer and music, food booths, non-stop games and entertainment for the kids, and the main event—dachshund races! Oktoberfest is 1–9 p.m.; there’s also a 5K race at 9 a.m. TOWN CENTER SOUTH, hrcaonline.org there’s more ➼

10 a.m.–3 p.m. at DENVER POLO CLUB, denverpoloclub.com

The Mile High Weimaraner Rescue’s annual fundraiser is back in person this year in Greenwood Village, and it includes wine, light bites, and both silent and live auctions. All proceeds benefit MHWR’s important work in providing homes and medical care for homeless Weims. 6 p.m. at CURTIS PARK BALLROOM, mhwr.org

CHALK ART FESTIVAL CENTENNIAL

The Clairvoyants (Thommy and Amelie) tour all over the world with their dog, Mr. Koni Houdini, presenting a live, interactive show that allows the audience to “experience the magic in their minds and hands.” The show was the best-selling magic show in Broadway history, and the duo also came in second on “America’s Got Talent.” 6 p.m. at PACE CENTER, parkerarts.org

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At this free annual festival, local artists create mesmerizing masterpieces using only colorful sidewalk chalk. View the artwork as you browse the vendor booths, enjoy the live music and participate in family-friendly activities. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at THE STREETS AT SOUTHGLENN, centennialco.gov

SUNDAY FUNDAY TAILGATE PARTY Head to the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia to watch some action-packed polo, with horses thundering by at 35 miles per hour! It’s the finals of the two-week Survivors’ Cup tournament, and for one fee per carload, you can get up close to the action and also have access to the field-side cocktail bar, food trucks and picnic areas. The players are also available for photos after the games!

September 17 HIGHLANDS RANCH OKTOBERFEST

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Read more about The House of LR&C’s core values. We think they’ll align with yours. A fashion brand you can feel good about. avidlifestyle.com/mission-driven-fashion

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The House of LR&C brings sustainable and inclusive fashion to the metro By Amanda Lacey GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING singer/songwrit er Ciara and Broncos quarterback Russell Wil son are quickly making Denver home. While Wilson was with the Seattle Seahawks, the cou ple and retail veteran Christine Day opening two retail locations for their fashion brand, The House of LR&C. Following suit, they recently launched their flagship Colorado location at Park Meadows. And the south metro location is perfect for the company that embodies Colora dans’ core values.

“The House of LR&C was built with the intent of making sustainable fashion an effortless choice for consumers,” says Day. “From the start, we’ve wanted to impact our people and our planet by changing how we do fashion—essentially, we want to make it more inclusive and participato ry for our customers.”

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LOCAL FLAVORS // dining out 23 september 2022 // NoshesNeighborhoodAvidLifestyle NEW EATERIES SATISFY SOUTH METRO CRAVINGS for Italian, Mexican, a Texas take on Hawaiian and more By John Lehndorff PHOTO: COURTESY POSTINO

The 11,000-square-foot, two-story destination with an eye-grabbing westward view is set to open in September, featuring artwork from Mexican artist Erick Garcia and a large patio with an outdoor bar. Built to be group friendly, My Neighbor Felix specializes in shareable items from appetizers to desserts drawn from all seven regions of Mexico. Main dish platters for the table feature carne asada fajitas, mole chicken or the top-seller, Chilhuacle skirt steak dished with tortillas, guacamole, charred jalapeños and adobo sauce. The sharing extends to the beverage roster with a 56-ounce margarita for two (or three) and a flight of eight margaritas. 7209 Clinton Street, Centennial myneighborfelix.com

Variations on Pacific Rim comfort cuisine fill the menu at this new Hawaiian eatery with a Texas mesquite accent. Traditional Hawaiian plates are loaded with Texas brisket, chicken katsu or Hawaiian barbecue chicken, plus mounds of bacon fried rice and mac salad. Entrees also include Kahuku garlic butter shrimp and comfy loco moco: beef patties smothered in brown gravy with over-easy eggs. For variety, check out the seaweed-wrapped Spam musubi and the Dole Whip—soft-serve pineapple sorbet.

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IF WE’RE BEING HONEST, we must admit that we always dine at the same dozen eateries, maybe less, including takeout and delivery. We have settled for the familiar in recent years, but it gets boring ordering the same old pad Thai week after week after week. Luckily, a bumper crop of new eateries has popped up across the south metro area, dishing everything from Hawaiian garlic shrimp and smoked salmon carpaccio to Maine lobster rolls, Norwegian lemon cake and vegan chilaquiles.

Start them off with chile-garlic cauliflower and fried cornbread with red chile jam. Get them munching on a burrito jammed with chorizospiced cauliflower and potatoes or al pastor tacos with pineapple and braised jackfruit. Then, tell them it’s all vegan. This hip new eatery and bar has a way of winning over diners with big flavor noshes that just happen to be meatless. Even the fiercest never-vegan believer might cave in

Postino WineCafé is popping open its yellow patio umbrellas, rolling up its garage-style doors and serving the Highlands Ranch community. For seven years, Postino has won the hearts and mouths of Denver diners—one glass of wine and bruschetta board at a time.

9668 E. Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village hangryohana.com

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The neighborhood’s most striking new culinary face is the long-planned Centennial location for My Neighbor Felix, a growing Colorado-born concept with locations in Denver and Boulder.

Town Center 1497 Park Central Drive, Highlands Ranch postinowinecafe.com

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Known for creating funky, sophisticated and vintage-inspired spaces, the Postino team proudly dubs the Highlands Ranch location as one of their coolest patios yet, with its expan sive, umbrella-lined sunken patio that harkens to a ’70s-style conversation pit. Each Postino’s features a unique interior focal point, and this fourth Colorado location is no exception. Here you’ll find floor-to-ceiling board games, among many other fun and funky design details. But … the food. The menu changes seasonally, but there’s always their known-for 12 varieties of bruschetta and the filling charcuteries boards. The “Snacky Things” menu includes crispy maitake mushroom, butter-poached shrimp scampi, sweet potato wedges and more. To pair with your meal, choose one of the more than 30 by-the-glass varietals or 10 beers on tap. You’ll find your Colorado favorites such as Odell, Great Divide, Left Hand, Oskar Blues, Upslope and more. Every Monday and Tuesday evening after 8 p.m., enjoy a bruschetta board and a bottle of wine—Postino’s iconic “Board & Bottle” for just $25. This might become your new go-to brunch spot with farm-fresh comfort foods like Umbria Egg Toast featuring scrambled egg with crè ma and white truffle, crispy oyster mushroom and Parmigiano-Reggiano atop a toasted cia batta; and the Smoked Salmon Carpaccio with Sicilian garlic yogurt, smoked salmon, capers, pickled red onion, avocado and dill. Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with $6 Mimosas and Bellinis.

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MASON’S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS Plump, sweet chunks of lobster fill the three roll variations dished at Mason’s Cherry Creek location. The simple Classic roll is steamed lobster served chilled with mayo and lemon butter, while the Connecticut roll features warm lobster tossed in butter. The Salad Roll is mounded with seafood tossed with celery, mayo and lemon dressing.

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Serious fans can choose the Bar Harbor up grade and get 50 percent more lobster, includ ing choice tail meat. If you aren’t into lobster, try the creamy New England clam chowder.

It’s worth visiting this inconspicuous Centen nial shop just to inhale the cardamom-spiced air. The Norwegian-born owner/baker recre ates breads and pastries from her hometown, such as sweet boller rolls, dark rye bread and iced lemon cakes. Get there early to snag some solskinnsboller, cinnamon rolls with a vanilla custard center. For a serious cinnamon experience, sample Ana’s yeasted cinnamon raisin loaf—its crusty exterior is generous ly dusted with the spice. Use it to make stellar French toast.

TOASTIQUE We like a restaurant name that says what it serves. With locations coast to coast, Toastique is all about toasted bread with eight signature variations. The Smoked Salmon Toast is topped with smoked pastrami-style salmon, herbed cream cheese, pickled onion and a poached egg. Another favorite spreads walnut raisin toast with peanut butter, bananas, berries, peanuts and honey. Toastique’s menu includes smoothies, collagen lattes and eight bowls, but a purist can order a simple side of buttered, multigrain toast.

LOCAL FLAVORS // dining out 26 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle for the Fellow Traveler’s grand finale, a warm chocolate cake with Oreo buttercream, peanut butter glaze and toasted coconut.

2415 E. 2nd St., Denver masonslobster.com

6770 S. Yosemite St., Centennial anasnorwegianbakeri.com

GET TOOTHSWEETYOURON! Celebrity-loved SUGAR FACTORY is coming to Park Meadows. Known for its overthe-top selection of candy and decadent desserts, including the $99 King Kong sundae that feeds 12 people, they also feature burgers, pasta, soups, salad and more. No opening date was available at press time but watch parkmeadows.com more information.

A large space for entertaining, the family room is anchored by two curved sofas from Kravet. “This space needed to feel open and flexible. And we didn’t want to drop in anything angular, or that would have this hard back facing you,” Layne says. “It needed to be flexible and feel like you could walk around the whole thing.” The designer accompanied the homeowners to the studio of Will Day in Boulder to choose the artwork that serves as a focal point for this room.

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A grand chandelier from Elegant Lighting welcomes guests in the foyer. The ceiling details that were once dark wood now offer a subtle, flowing detail as a backdrop to the light fixture. A custom circular sofa by A & B Riely Upholstery offers seating in this space that includes a bar in the niche opposite the family room. The homeowners brought the artwork—hundreds of folded-paper cranes behind glass—to this home as a signature piece.

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The formal dining room shimmers in silver from floor to ceiling. A Kravet table in black contrasts the surrounding Vanguard chairs in a muted purple velvet with shiny chrome frames. The Elegant Lighting chandeliers are dripping in sparkling sliver that plays nicely off the wallcovering and silver sideboards. A large rug by Authentic Rugs ties the whole look together.

“The wife is very glamourous,” Layne says. “They wanted something lighter and brighter with more bling.” Contrary to the his-and-her styles, she’s often required to amalgamate into designs, and the husband was very willing to go along with his wife’s vision for the home.

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Once closed off from the rest of the home, the kitchen is now light and airy, with easy flow throughout the room and to the adjoining spaces. The large island provides ample seating for guests. The cabinetry from Concept 32 Custom Cabinet Studio is a mix of walnut with a warm gray finish and high-gloss white. One wall is wrapped in Daltile’s ONE Quartz slabs—the same material as the countertop—for a high-end look and feel, while the Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances from Ferguson with custom doors fade away into the background.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. A young family relocating from Miami, Florida, sought a wonderful neighborhood—Cherry Hills Vil lage. What they found there was a home with great bones and plenty of space for their life style, but it didn’t quite suit their design aes thetic—the wife’s style. So, they enlisted the help of Lux Builders and Kim Layne Interiors to give the home a facelift.

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“The wife was very expressive about her love of glamorous things and Marilyn Monroe and shine and chandeliers,” Layne says. The cou ple, with young children, also loves to entertain and wanted to be sure the new design would be welcoming and allow large groups to occupy the space comfortably.

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The wife’s home office is an exercise in glamor and beauty. A photo of her beloved Marilyn Monroe hangs above her desk bedecked in silver leaf. A silver leaf and pink velvet chair from Lexington Home Brands and a purple velvet sofa from CAI Designs create a lovely seating area around a Bernhardt Furniture ottoman with a silver nail-head design. A crystal chandelier and custom mural add to the sophistication. Layne opted to keep the natural wood look of the second-floor office library shelving for the authentic library feel.

The home was dated with lots of dark wood and heavy finishes, so Layne set about determining how to brighten the spaces and refresh the look without removing all the surfaces. She accom plished the look by painting out much of the dark woodwork, lightening the wood floors and adding modern furnishings in luxurious tex tures and colors. Because the ceilings through out the home are exceptionally high, Layne carefully balanced the volume that came with painting wood ceiling details white. She used oversized, glamourous light fixtures that would naturally draw the eye down in areas designed to be cozier.

“They wanted this beautiful traditional house, but they wanted to make it much more modern by interjecting some modern pieces and a lot of shine and a glamorous feel to it.”

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By contrast, the primary bedroom is a quiet space with subtle hints of the glamour of the rest of the home. The color palette is slightly muted with a chaisedusty-rose-coloredbyKravetand a creamy white custom headboard by Denver Upholstery Design. The light fixture from Global Views is impressive but in keeping with the calmness of the room.

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The primary bathroom is blanketed in marble-look porcelain from floor to ceiling. Dual floating vanities in high-gloss gray mirror each other across the room, with a sleek soaking tub in between. Beautifully mirrored striated porcelain slabs in the shower give it a luxe look.

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A large canvas of the iconic Hollywood starlet sets the stage for the plush powder bath. Metallic tones here are brushed gold, contrasting the cool metals in other home areas.

In addition to eye-catching chandeliers, bling abounds in the fixtures and furnishings such as chrome bookshelves; crushed velvet fabrics; copious amounts of marble-look, high-gloss quartz surfaces; a mix of modern and Marilyn Monroe artwork; a custom mural; and more.

“It was so fun to take this house and turn it into something more modern—something that well-traveled people would enjoy, and a new home for a new family,” Layne says. “Because the home is so large, we gave it a second life without tearing it down. Now it’s a wonderful family home for them.”

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STATEMENT LIGHTING

Don’t let your light fixtures be afterthoughts.

An important consideration when choosing lighting is scale. Newell says to choose a large fixture for a grand foyer—not only to fill the space, but also to be sure it provides enough light. What if your foyer is not so grand? “Smaller foyers have just as much potential because there are so many fun light fixtures to choose from,” she says. “One of the most im portant considerations in smaller foyers is the clearance between the top of the door and the ceiling so that you don’t risk the door hitting the fixture when it swings open. Regardless of size, give your guests a reason to look up!”

IN THE SAME WAY you fill out your wardrobe, you can create a truly custom and special home with design details that reflect your personal style. These three design elements can real ly up the wow! factor in your home—lighting, fixtures and paint color. Here are tips to help you craft an on-trend and personally pleasing home.

Jackie Newell, founder and lead designer with Basil + Tate, says lighting can be a statement piece which defines a space. “Large fixtures can define the style of a space and smaller fixtures like lamps, wall sconces and art lights can help to define the mood of a room,” she says. “Our eyes are drawn to light, so they are a critical el ement of every space we design.”

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Certainly, you will have a nice mix of large and small light fixtures throughout your home, and you’ll likely have a variety of finishes and shapes. “From fabric drum shades to forged iron lanterns to seagrass pendants—beautiful options are endless,” Newell says. “Lighting is one of our favorite elements in a room, so we often choose a fixture and let that inspire the design for an entire space!”

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WRAP UP IN COLOR Be gone, boring walls! Color trends are reflecting the outdoors with rich, warm colors bordering on fern green, burnt umber and lambswool creamy white. While the colors themselves can be deep and moody or light and soft, they provide a beautiful backdrop for bold fabrics, dazzling metallic fixtures and other standout elements of design.

Use any of these tender tints as an accent wall or to blanket the entire interior—they are simultaneously striking and subtle.

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Benjamin Moore’s recent palette includes colors such as Wild Flower, a color closer to a natural Colorado flagstone red; High Park, which is a luscious green like a velvet succulent; and Venetian Portico with its soft dried-grass hue; among others.

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chose wall sconces from Circa Lighting in a similar finish. “The neat thing about a small bathroom—they are little jewel box spaces where you can experiment in a place that doesn’t impact the rest of the home design.”

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Fixtures and hardware are often referred to as the jewels throughout your home. And there are so many options in finishes today, your home jewelry can be just as varied as what’s in your jewelry box. For a bathroom remodeling project that won NKBA’s best before and after project, Dawn Wilkinson of Six Walls Interior Design opted for Delta’s high-end Brizo fix tures in luxe gold finish. She made this choice because although the bathroom serves two children’s rooms, it’s also used for guests. “The soft gold finish added an element of luxury for a guest bath, as opposed to a more standard finish,” Wilkinson says. The natural stone she chose for the shower walls and floor created and inspired the color palette. It features both cool and warm tones, which made introducing the warm gold an easy selection. “People are really responding to adding warm tones with gray,” she says. “It makes it warm and inviting by providing contrast to gray or white.” She does warn that the manufacturers who make the shower door hardware are not the same as the fixture manufacturers. However, she adds, most do a good job of coordinating. So, be sure to consider that when choosing finishes—especially for a small bathroom where the metals will be in close proximity. Another pro tip Wilkinson provides: “Think about door hardware … If the rest of the home has a different metal, you can do split-finish for door Wilkinsonhardware.”

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41 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle the Gala It’s time for a new season of formal attire— galas are back in full swing Photography by Chad Chisholm Styling by Hailee Lucchesi MODELS: ALICIA SELF AND JUSTIN HOLLE, THE BLOCK AGENCY, MAKEUP ARTIST: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIRSTYLIST: ALEX ROSAS CANO, LOCATION: HYATT REGENCY DTC.

42 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle HER LOOK: Melanie Swiss Velvet and Italian Silk Crepe de Chine Gown $2250, Guillermo Pharis, Denver, 646.322.4959, gp-bridal.com HIS LOOK: Shawl Lapel Slim Fit Tuxedo, $995, Duman’s Custom Tailor, Denver, 303.832.1701, dumaninc.com TURNHEADSSOME MODELS: ALICIA SELF AND JUSTIN HOLLE, THE BLOCK AGENCY, MAKEUP: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIR: ALEX ROSAS CANO. PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, STYLIST: HAILEE LUCCHESI

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The Palapa Society of Todos Santos is a nonprofit organization that provides educational and other opportunities for the future leaders of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The evening includes a VIP mezcal tasting, seated dinner and live entertainment by Conjuntos Colores. 5 p.m. at DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS , palapasociety.org

The nonprofit Healing Warriors Program presents this fancy gala to help support veterans throughout the Front Range. It’s at the Denver Downtown Aquarium, where attendees get to experience the newly redone Nautilus Ballroom and tour the aquarium exhibits. The evening includes a cocktail and appetizer reception, a fullcourse dinner with wine pairings, a silent auction and a famous dessert auction.

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Experience the Monte Carlo lifestyle at this elegant casino night, the 8th-annual event to benefit the American Cancer Society. 6:30 p.m. at CASTLE ROCK FORD, eventbrite.com

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Get ready to “shake a tail feather” for a good cause! This flamboyant soiree is a moveable feast and exclusive zoo experience that benefits the Denver Zoo’s new habitat for American and Chilean flamingos. There’s also multiple live music acts, animal demos and Keeper Talks throughout the grounds. Tickets are selling quickly! 5–9 p.m. at DENVER ZOO, denverzoo.org

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September 16 DINE FOR THE HIGH LINE

DISTINCTLY COLORADO 2022 This event, featuring “cocktails and cuisine supporting breast cancer thrivers,” is

The 7th-annual fundraising gala for the Douglas County Libraries Foundation takes attendees deep into the forest to explore the tale of Hansel and Gretel. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes that fit the theme. The evening includes signature cocktails, a catered dinner, delectable desserts, a silent auction and unique themed entertainment like axe-throwing. All proceeds support the libraries and their mission to share the love of reading with future generations.

PAWSITIVE FOR A PURPOSE WINTER GALA Victory Service Dogs, a nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, helps veterans and first responders learn to train their dogs to be service dogs. All the details about this fundraising gala weren’t available at press time, so check the website for updates.

October 29 A PRECIOUS CHILD’S ANNUAL GALA

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After a four-year hiatus, this gala is back for 2022. The event helps raise crucial funds for the High Line Canal Conservancy, and the celebration will be held under the trees at the Conservancy’s new home in Centennial. The evening includes a cocktail and appetizer reception, a sit-down feast, live music, a silent auction and stargazing around the “bonfire.” Attendees will have a chance to purchase artworks inspired by the beautiful sights along the canal. 5:30 p.m. start at HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY, highlinecanal.org

“Unmasked” is an annual event presented by the city of Castle Pines, to help raise funds for Mental Health Colorado. Attendees are encouraged to get all decked out in creative costumes, and this year’s special guest is Olympic Gold Medalist Missy Franklin. 5–8 p.m. at THE HAVEN IN THE PINES , mentalhealthcolorado.org

September 22

The 14th-annual gala fundraiser for A Precious Child is a Halloween masquerade party, with guests able to attend in-person or virtually. The evening includes a seated dinner, live and silent auctions, casino games and dancing to live music—all to help raise funds that provide opportunities and resources to children in need.

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presented by Sense of Security, a nonprofit that helps Colorado families in financial need during breast cancer treatment. Tickets include a cocktail party, a threecourse dinner, a silent auction and live fundraising. Wear a splash of pink!

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45 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle HER LOOK: Milado Ball Gown $700, Opera Gloves $65, Mariel, Cherry Creek, 303.623.1151, marielboutique.com Dilamani YG Ring $9,028, TopClass Explosion Dangle Earrings, $2,695, Riveria Necklace, $36,480, 18k White Gold Rnds & Baggs Ring, $9,901, 18k Eternity TT Bracelet $29,108, 18k Diamond Bangle, $24,013, Raymond Weil Freelancer Watch, $2,696, Trice Jewelers, 303.759.9661,Southglenn, tricejewelers.com HIS LOOK: Homer Reed Stratford Tuxedo, $828, Homer Reed, 303.770.7512,DTC, mensclothingdenver.com ALL GLITTERSTHAT MODELS: ALICIA SELF AND JUSTIN HOLLE, THE BLOCK AGENCY, MAKEUP: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIR: ALEX ROSAS CANO. PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, STYLIST: HAILEE LUCCHESI

46 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle HER LOOK: Carol Silk-blend Italian Taffeta Gown $3,450, Guillermo Pharis, Denver, 646.322.4959, gp-bridal.com Badgley Mischka Teretha Pump, $235, Nordstrom, Park Meadows, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com Oval Sapphire Necklace, $14,732, Sapphire Dangle Earrings, $11,167, Double Pear Sapphire Ring, $2,700, Oval Sapphire Ring, $11,000, Sapphire Bangle, $11,028, 18k Oval Blue Tanzanite Ring, $23,115, Kelege Bangle, $17,812, Wide Band Kelege, $8,350, Trice Jewelers, 303.759.9661,Southglenn, tricejewelers.com HIS LOOK: Homer Reed Stratford Tuxedo, $828, Homer Reed, 303.770.7512,DTC, mensclothingdenver.com BELLE OF THE BALL MODELS: ALICIA SELF AND JUSTIN HOLLE, THE BLOCK AGENCY, MAKEUP: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIR: ALEX ROSAS CANO. PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, STYLIST: HAILEE LUCCHESI

48 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle Sequin Tulle Ruffled Gown, $1200, Swarovski Crystal Snake Purse, $500, Mariel, Cherry Creek, 303.623.1151, marielboutique.com Badgley Mischka Kalista Pump, $235, Nordstrom, Park Meadows, 303.799.3400, nordstrom.com ANDSHIMMERSHINE MODEL: ALICIA SELF, THE BLOCK AGENCY, MAKEUP: ERROLL PERKINS, HAIR: ALEX ROSAS CANO. PHOTO: CHAD CHISHOLM, STYLIST: HAILEE LUCCHESI

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INFLUENCERS // the game changer 54 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle Finding Her Niche STEFANIE PALKO ditched an unfulfilling career for one rooted in the environment by Lisa Truesdale CARRE.J.PHOTO:

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Palko’s stylist had just had a visit from the sales rep for Aveda, a company that began making environmentally friendly, cruelty-free, plantbased beauty products in 1978. He thought being an Aveda sales rep would be a perfect fit for Palko, who was intent on being part of a company making a difference in the world. The conversation planted a seed in Palko, and within just a few months, she had switched jobs and was working for an Aveda distributor.

About five years in, though, Palko was ready to take things to the next level. After considering a few different locations, she and her husband opened Copperfalls Spa in downtown Castle Rock in 2000, and by 2008, they had added the hair salon. The spa and salon use Aveda products exclusively for their treatments, which include massages, skin care and facials, body treatments, hair services, and nail services.

“I felt like I had found my niche,” she says, “and I was really enjoying everything about the industry, especially since spas were just becoming a ‘thing’ around that time.” She even met Aveda’s inspiring (now late) founder, Horst Rechelbacher.

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Recent events have also contributed to the changes Palko observes in the spa industry. “To say the pandemic changed our world is an understatement,” she says. “People understand self-care in a much stronger way than before.”

Self-care is vital in Palko’s personal life, too. When she’s not working, she always makes time just to breathe, she says. She also likes

“And let’s not forget my golden retrievers,” she laughs. “My husband claims I love them more than him, and sometimes he’s right!”

Palko doesn’t perform any of the services at Copperfalls. “I don’t have a creative bone in my body,” she says. “I leave that to my talented and passionate staff, who love what they do and can serve from their heart.” She truly enjoys meeting the people who come in, some who’ve been visiting since the first day the spa opened its doors more than 20 years ago. “They’re not just our guests; they’re our friends,” she says. “To witness the effect our service providers and our spa’s environment have on people’s souls is truly inspiring.”

“I wanted a change,” Palko says. “And he said, ‘You should get into the beauty industry.’”

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IT WAS the mid-’90s. Stefanie Palko sat staring at herself in the mirror while her hairstylist worked his magic on her. She was contemplating life and the direct marketing career that wasn’t bringing her fulfillment. Then her stylist made a comment that inspired an epiphany which would ultimately alter her career trajectory.

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She also loves watching the growth of her business and spotting current trends in the industry. “Hair … I’m seeing an eighties influence now, with a lot of color—simple and healthy, whether it’s natural color or vibrant color,” she says. “We’re also seeing healthy brow lines, natural makeup and lips, lips, lips.”

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In celebration of bold women, she prominent ly displays the company’s “Step out of Line” tagline with bright neon lights inside the Cherry Creek store. “It speaks to the heart of what these shoes are all about,” she says. “That’s been the joy of all this. I’m a 60-yearold lady that runs a motorcycle shop. I step out of line all the time.”

It also speaks to what Beldock is all about. Her interests span all different walks of life. Growing up in a small town in Ohio, she always knew she wanted to get ofoutLine

TAI BELDOCK is stepping out of line with her latest entrepreneurial journey—foot wear fashion designer and CEO of Embassy London USA, a UK-based footwear company. The retired Air Force veteran and motorcycle distributor has a history of taking on chal lenging professional roles. And her latest venture falls in step. Spunky and vibrant, Beldock brings just as much color and ex citement to her latest business venture as the shoes themselves.

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INFLUENCERS // the style maker 60 september 2022 // AvidLifestyle out and see the world and did so with a 20-year stint in the Air Force. When she left the Air Force, she landed in Denver, working at the Rocky Mountain News. Soon after, Beldock met her husband and quickly bonded over their love of motorcycles. The shared interest led the couple to open Erico Motorsports in RiNo, one of the first European-centered motorsports dealerships in the U.S. In fact, it’s the motorcycle career that prompted her latest career in the fashion Duringindustry.their frequent business trips to London to visit Triumph Motorcycles, she discovered the colorful designs of London Embassy shoes. Looking to spice up her wardrobe, she always came home with a few new pairs. “Being in the motorcycle industry, I wore a lot of black and a lot of jeans, so shoes were always my signature,” says Beldock. But when COVID-19 hit and travel halted, she bought the shoes online. So much so that they emailed her to inform her she was their top U.S. Withoutcustomer.skipping a beat, she responded and asked why they didn’t sell the shoes in the U.S. The CEO replied and asked her to be their U.S. distributor. Beldock welcomed the challenge. “I have no idea how to be a shoe distributor, but I’ve been a motorcycle distributor for years. It can’t be that different.”

While the CEO in London designs most of the shoes, Beldock has stepped into the art of fashion design and created her own line of shoes for the U.S. store, which sold out quickly. She designed several styles, some of which she named after Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama—women who have inspired her.

Beldock is also proud to extend the company’s tagline beyond just the shoes in her store. It reaches the marketing and branding by using models who “step out of line” from the typical fashion model, including transgender and nonbinary models, models of color, and mature models, some of whom are 70 years and older.

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Future plans include a line of handbags, a possible location at Denver International Airport and vegan leather options. The Cherry Creek pop-up location will remain open through the holidays while Beldock plans for a permanent address.

For the women who say they could never wear these shoes, she assures them there is some thing for everyone with their collection of basic color options and classic patterns like snake and leopard print. “We have something for ev eryone, even men.”

In October 2021, she launched the U.S. website and the first showroom in RiNo, eventually moving into a bigger space at the current popup location in Cherry Creek. It’s easy to see how her enthusiasm pairs nicely with the shoes she sells—vibrant, sassy and colorful. Well-crafted and comfortable, most of the shoes are made with Italian leather shaped in various classic English silhouettes, including oxfords, ankle boots, sandals, heels and more. The distinction is in the finishes: floral patterns, colorful prints and frisky fabrics.

“Compliments are guaranteed,” Beldock as sures her customers. “Fashion can be such a confidence booster; it’s always nice when some one notices. And they will notice these shoes.”

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By Kim D. McHugh

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NOWADAYS, mountain bikers, hikers, golf ers, skiers, snowboarders and pamper seekers are scouting out luxuriant spa services to re lax and rejuvenate after a day on the moun tain. They’re looking for massages and manipedis, in addition to a host of body therapies (think black silt clay exfoliation, infrared sauna wrap, oxygen infusions, CBD oil rub), result ing in a healthier, more invigorated self. Here is a sampling of heavenly mountain-town spas where you can recoup from your adventures.

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THE SONNENALP, Vail 866.284.4411; sonnenalp.com Guests of this Euro-vibe hotel feel as if they’ve been transported to Bavaria. Recipient of the 2021 and 2022 Travel + Leisure 10 Best in Resorts in Colorado awards, the hotel’s spa emphasizes wellness, personal attention and pampering. An outdoor tranquility pool with

THE HYTHE WELL & BEING SPA , Vail 970.476.4444; thehythevail.com What exactly are the benefits of inhaling saltinfused air? You’ll find out after entering Vail’s only Himalayan Salt Inhalation Lounge, where “with each breath, microscopic salt particles are drawn into the airways, allowing one to breathe more deeply, restoring healthy respiratory function.” An amenity of The Hythe (formerly the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort), this aptly named spa has many avenues for rejuvenation. Its diverse menu includes a CBD Balancing Restoring Body Wrap comprised of CBD infused oils and balms, while a CBD Recovery Massage helps your muscles spring back from a day on the mountain thanks to CBD and Arnica infused oil. If you’re a mother-to-be, indulge in a prenatal massage that helps vanquish stress, reduce swollen joints and promote better sleep.

THE BLOOM SPA , Vail 970.477.8000; thesebastianvail.com Anyone staying at The Sebastian, a AAA Four Diamond Award–winning hotel, immediately appreciates the service associated with a Timbers Resort. Whether you’re experiencing a CBD body recovery massage with its combo of hot stones, stretching and organic hemp oil infused with Arnica oil, or maybe a red rock detox mud wrap, this spa invites you to explore many ways to get right with the world again. Oxygen inhalation therapy, the ultimate agedefying facial, the lime blossom body scrub and a foot soak in a salt and herb bath leave you feeling a much-warranted Rocky Mountain high. Separate men’s and women’s areas have steam rooms and saunas, and in-suite services are available for hotel guests.

Personalized wellness, cycling/skiing/snow boarding fitness and nutritional programs are often available (expect

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KEYSTONE LODGE & SPA , Keystone 970.496.4118; keystoneresort.com When you book a Coco-luscious Wrap, you know something marvelous is in your future. After your body is buffed using a coconut sugar scrub, a mango pineapple enzyme works its magic to exfoliate and tighten your skin. A Blueberry Soy-licious Wrap and Cranberry Divine Scrub produce similar results, each giving you exceptionally soft skin. If you’re visiting this boutique spa with your special someone, the Suite Surrender menu item invites you first to receive dual massages, then share a soothing bath in the spa’s two-person infinity edge tub, and finish with champagne and chocolate. Helping you acclimate to Keystone’s 9,000-foot elevation is a massage coupled with oxygen, which combine to relieve altitude discomfort, loosen achy muscles and induce more restful sleep.

a waterfall complements the heated, indoor/ outdoor co-ed whirlpools and tsunami showers. Its oxygen bar produces 94.7 percent O2 to assist in adjusting to the higher altitude. A heated stone massage soothes aching muscles, while a dry brushing treatment exfoliates dead skin cells and improves circulation. Refreshment stations get you more centered by providing fresh fruit, a selection of hot teas and fruit-infused water.

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First opened in 1889, the Forbes Travel Guide Four–Star hotel has numerous ways to be revitalized. Small by spa standards (there are only three treatment rooms), the boutique oasis invites you to benefit from a menu of treatments that, as the spa’s website states, is “grounded in a selection of curated and unique spa experiences featuring natural elements and botanicals found in The Rocky Mountains.”

DETAILS: Check with the spas to learn about full-day, half-day and multi-day packages and specials that include a variety of body and skin treatments. Bride-to-be, mom-to-be, new moms and guy-centric packages are common.

to pay a premium fee). Most spas have a 16 years and older age require ment. Gratuities to spa staffers are extra. OTHER SPA OPTIONS ONE SKI HILL PLACE , Breckenridge breckenridge.com EXHALE AT THE PARK HYATT, Beaver Creek hyatt.com THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA , Bachelor Gulch ritzcarlton.com ASPEN MEADOWS RESORT, Aspen aspenmeadows.com REMÈDE SPA, ST REGIS , Aspen stregisaspen.com THE SPA AT VICEROY, Snowmass viceroyhotelsandresorts.com THE PEAKS RESORT & SPA , Telluride thepeaksresort.com SONNENALPTHECOURTESYPHOTO: JEROMEHOTELATYARROWCOURTESYPHOTO: SPA&LODGEKEYSTONECOURTESYPHOTO:

You begin with a complimentary, personalized Grounding Botanical Foot Soak. After selecting your botanicals and essences from the Element Bar, your custom blend is then infused into your treatments. A popular massage employs the spa’s signature CBD oil sourced from Steamboat Springs. Furthering your relaxation are hand-blended herbal fruit teas from Moving Mountains Tea Company.

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