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Welcome to Our First Issue
Hello and welcome to the premiere issue of Castle Rock City Lifestyle, where we’re inspired by community and hope this magazine inspires you too!
We’re thrilled to be your source for all things local here in Castle Rock and Castle Pines. As new residents to Castle Rock, we’ve loved exploring our community, meeting with great local business owners and discovering what makes Castle Rock such a special place to call home. The pride and sense of community shared by everyone we’ve met is truly unique.
As you flip through these pages, you’ll be drawn into the incredible stories behind the people and places that call Castle Rock and Castle Pines home. From the carefully crafted food being served up at local restaurants like Vista Vino and Trestles, to the beautiful homes in The Village at Castle Pines and Diamond Ridge; from start-ups and successful businesses such as Backyards 360 and Brekke Veterinary Clinics, to local artists, designers and fashionistas, our goal is to share the stories of everything and everyone Castle Rock has to offer—and the things that matter most to you, our readers, for whom we produce this magazine each month.
Thanks for inviting us into your homes and sharing your lives with us; we can’t wait to meet you around town.
DEBBIE AND STEVE, PUBLISHER & PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
@CASTLEROCKLIFESTYLE
August 2024
PUBLISHER
Steve Hill | steve.hill@citylifestyle.com
PUBLICATION DIRECTOR
Debbie Hill | debbie.hill@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Emma Reed | emma.reed@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Chelsey Juarez | chelsey.juarez@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Steve Hill, Debbie Hill, Emma Reed, Joan Dameron
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Robert Arthur Media, Jolie Rodriguez, Shelli Sifrit
Corporate Team
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Matthew Perry
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HR Janeane Thompson
AD DESIGNER Matthew Endersbe
LAYOUT DESIGNER Jayme Emery
Proudly Supporting the 2024 BMW Championship
AdventHealth Castle Rock is the Proud Health Care Provider and Proud Partner for Volunteer Appreciation for the 2024 BMW Championship
Colorado Eye Consultants is committed to delivering compassionate and quality care in a safe and nurturing environment. Using the latest technologies and innovative practices, our doctors dedicate themselves to excellent outcomes…every time. For more than 40 years, the Colorado Eye Consultants team has been caring for patients and changing lives. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, please contact us at (303) 730-0404
COLORADO EYE CONSULTANTS
1501 West Mineral Avenue Suite 100 | Littleton, CO 80120 ColoradoEyeConsultants.com
SCAN ME
A ROUNDUP OF NEWS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES
Amazing Lemons Now In The Barn
Local favorite Amazing Lemons Boutique has moved to the second floor in The Barn in Downtown Castle Rock. Stop by and check out their new location!
DCL Partners with Local Breweries, Coffee Shops for 2024 Brew Tour
Douglas County Libraries has partnered with local craft breweries and coffee houses for fun, games and giveaways in its 2024 Brew Tour. Join the Brew Tour and visit participating partners now through September
30 to enjoy community and great brews, earn points toward prizes like premium hoodies and soft coolers, and be entered into our grand prize drawing for a Happy Brew Year. Learn more and sign up at DCL.org/ brew-tour.
Still Point Osteopatic Care and Juice Plus Health and Wellness Workshop
Still Point Osteopathic Care is hosting a lunch focusing on health, wellness and caring for your musculoskeletal system with Amy Harney, RN & certified Health Coach with Juice Plus+ family health and wellness. This free luncheon will be on Wednesday, August 21 from 11:30-1. Spots are limited, so please call or text Still Point Osteopathic Care @ 720-523-0133 to claim yours and get location information.
vitality and STRENGTH
EXPERIENCE NEW STRENGTH TO CONQUER ALL YOUR ADVENTURES
Owner Shelli Sifrit
Coach Emily in the new Castle Rock studio
ARTICLE BY JOAN DAMERON
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOLIE RODRIGUEZ AND SHELLI SIFRIT
The Exercise Coach promotes Stronger Muscles, Stronger Health, Stronger Self, and can help take you to the next level no matter your age or where you are in your fitness journey.
“Making a difference in someone’s life is my passion,” owner Shelli Sifrit, says. Shelli and her husband, Mark, have been serving the Parker community since 2020 and opened their second location in Castle Rock in August of 2023. They have helped clients from 15 years-old to 87 years-old gain strength and improve health in just two 20-minute sessions a week. “Our vision is to transform the way we age,” Shelli explains.
The age-old philosophy of “just getting moving,” isn’t the right answer. We need muscle quality from strength training.
Why is strength so important? Irwin Rosenberg, M.D., states, “Muscle to a far greater extent than people realize is responsible for the vitality of their whole physiological apparatus.”
As the largest personal training studio brand, The Exercise Coach not only offers an ideal solution for busy people (two, 20-minute workouts a week), but the proprietary equipment, Exerbotics®, and coach-led workouts are differentiators that set the franchise apart. The machines measure force output for users of all levels and each person can get real-time visual feedback during the workout. And, since the information is organized and stored for each session, they can also see historical changes in strength. The coaches and the ability to see instant results right on the screen provide motivation and a sense of accomplishment.
By prioritizing resistance training to optimize health, strength and vitality, people can do what they love. “Science and medical advancements have made it that we all live longer, and people want to be active through their 40’s, 50’s, and beyond. Strength allows us to do outdoor activities safely as we age and do the things we want to do,” Shelli explains. “I have always been active, but I was late in becoming a hiker. I am much stronger than I used to be and more confident as I explore the challenging trails on the front range.”
Strength training not only improves muscle quality, it has been proven to have other positive health and fitness benefits, like reducing body fat, increasing metabolic rate, increasing bone mineral density, and reducing back and arthritic pain. Members at The Exercise Coach
have also provided feedback that they are seeing improvements in A1C, cholesterol, blood pressure, and other health markers.
“Our Exercise Philosophy is to simultaneously maximize safety, effectiveness and efficiency,” Shelli relates. Having better muscle quality and strength allows people to perform activities at a higher level with greater confidence. Shelli has members reporting faster recovery from hip and knee replacements, ankle surgeries, and finding relief from neuropathy.
Members have also lost weight as they gain muscle and become more active.
Shelli and Mark are excited about making a difference in the Parker and Castle Rock communities. The Exercise Coach is changing lives one member at a time. “We want to empower and inspire people to enjoy strength,” Shelli emphasizes. “Our members in Parker are like family and now we have a new family in Castle Rock too.”
To learn more visit exercisecoach.com/castle-rock/ or call 303-285-9955
ARTICLE BY DEBBIE AND STEVE HILL
Meet the PublishersSteve & Debbie
37 Years and Counting
We met at USC 37 years ago. After a whirlwind two weeks, we knew we were destined to spend our lives together. Our life has been an amazing adventure so far highlighted by family, friends and enduring love.
Guilty Pleasures
Cheers! That pretty much says it all. We love to drink and collect boutique wines! What goes with wine? Friends, bbq’s, cheese & chocolate!
Our Heart, Our Home
We have been blessed with three wonderful boys. Though they are grown now, they still motivate our every intention. Hopefully we will be blessed with grandchildren soon.
Little Brown Dogs
Life would not be complete without the chaos of having four wiggle butts—I mean, Boykin Spaniels. They fill our home with hilarious antics and never-ending joy.
Adventures Near & Far
When there is opportunity to explore, we dive in headfirst. Everywhere we’ve traveled, we’ve enjoyed the food, culture and people we have met. Our newest adventure is right here in Castle Rock. We are so excited to get to meet all of you!
EMPTY NESTERS WITH THREE BOYS AND FOUR BOYKIN SPANIELS
POWER POSES
BRIDGE POSE (SETU BANDHA SARVANGASANA)
Project radiance up and out from your heart while strengthening your back body.
Open your heart for increased confidence and counteract “text neck” while you’re at it.
ARTICLE BY CAITLIN AGNEW PHOTOGRAPHY BY LIFE N LIGHT
Brett Larkin, founder of Uplifted Yoga, teaches yoga designed to ignite a personal transformation. A trailblazer in the online yoga space, her award-winning YouTube channel has over 500,000 subscribers. Here she shares power poses to incorporate into your practice for a confident and powerful year.
WILD THING (CAMATKARASANA)
Take up space. Get fierce. Practice stretching into the fullest expression of who you are.
CAN YOGA HELP BUILD SELF-ESTEEM?
Confidence is all about feeling good in your own skin, and practicing yoga makes you more aware of your body. You are tuning into your breath, your feelings, and your true vision. Physically it strengthens you. Mentally it helps you focus. With improved posture, you stand taller; and with a clear mind you are more prepared and confident to take on what comes your way.
For more info about Brett and her online training options for all levels, go to BrettLarkin.com.
CAMEL POSE (USTRASANA)
FINDING A TOUCH OF GLAM IN EVERYDAY DESIGN
ARTICLE BY ALLISON GIBESON | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
HGTV star shares her secrets to make a home look both beautiful and livable.
Tamara Day, star of HGTV’s Bargain Mansions, describes her style as “laid-back luxe.”
“I am a mom of four, and I like pretty, shiny things,” Tamara says. “The two don’t always mix well. I design with lifestyle and family in mind but with that touch of glam.”
This mixture of practicality and flare can be accomplished throughout the home on a budget, Tamara says.
When it comes to the kitchen, she says replacing the backsplash is one of the most cost-effective ways to refresh the room. Additionally, she says paint is the most inexpensive option to update cabinets, and there is a de-glosser on the market that will reduce the labor involved by helping paint adhere to cabinets.
“You can get a whole new kitchen with some fresh paint,” Tamara says.
In the bathroom, Tamara suggests putting up new light fixtures and wallpaper for a fresh look. She suggests using wallpaper on just one wall to create contrast.
“Wallpaper transforms everything and puts in a hominess factor,” Tamara says.
To give a new feel to the living room, Tamara suggests using decorative pillows as well as displaying design books and layering with a candle or other interesting object to create a sentimental focal point. She also suggests investing in good, quality sofas
and rugs because less expensive options will not typically withstand the amount of wear and tear they receive from a family.
Overall, Tamara says there is a balance between mixing expensive and inexpensive items and materials around the home, all without having it looking cluttered. She says every space needs something that is thrifted.
Tamara finds many people enjoy elements of different types of styles and have a hard time defining their personal style. To help narrow down to a preferred look, she suggests taking a hundred room images and sorting them into piles of likes and dislikes. She says when someone completes this exercise, they typically find a theme to their preferences.
MAKING COLOR, TEXTURE AND PATTERN STAND OUT
Tamara has a natural eye for using great colors and textures in design. What is her approach to making a room look great?
HERE ARE TAMARA’S TOP TIPS:
Find a base color with pops of other colors.
“Every room needs a touch of black and a pop of color,” Tamara says. “The black will anchor it, but the color will give it life.”
If the home is urban, she suggests more bold pops. If it is a traditional home, use a mixture of colors. Additionally, she suggests using one basic color throughout a home with pops of other colors as opposed to having a different color in each room.
Consider wallpaper.
“Wallpaper can be scary for a lot of people, but there are so may wallpapers out there that are removable,” Tamara says.
Tamara says wallpaper adds texture and warmth, and she includes it in most of the homes she designs.
Layer with baskets, blankets and greenery. All three make a room feel cozy and add color and interest to a space.
Whether your pup has the obedience of a dog show finalist, or social behavior that makes you want to play dead around others, you can develop more owner confidence with help from this expert trainer.
“Socializing your dog is beneficial for both dogs and their owners,” says Taryn Tyler, a certified dog trainer. “It creates confidence for both dogs and owners and displaces the anxiety we feel when our dogs aren’t behaving like we want them to.”
Taryn says that boundaries can be learned by dogs of any age.
“There’s a nasty perception along the ‘can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ line of thinking,” she says. “While you can’t take a dog with serious behavioral issues and completely turn them around 180 degrees, you can make improvements in how you understand your dog and how they understand you. Dog training isn’t just for struggling pups either. Creating a relationship between you and your canine based on confidence, reliability and reward can turn a good dog into a great dog.”
ARTICLE
BY LISA MOYER
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE
JONES
STYLED BY ANGELA
BROOCKERD
“Creating a relationship between you and your canine based on confidence, reliability and reward can turn a good dog into a great dog.”
Taryn stresses that teaching a dog to sit or stay is less about tricks and more about the relationship that builds between animal and owner. “That, in turn, fosters an environment where the next time a family hosts Thanksgiving or has friends over, the owner and their dogs fall into the habit of obeying commands because of the confidence built through all the work put in beforehand.”
Even dogs with a troubled history can achieve improvement.
“We all love our dogs, but they can be stressful when they can’t seem to click in our home environments.
DOG SOCIALIZING TIPS:
• Socializing is more than taking your dog in public. A guy can dump a bunch of mulch in your driveway and spread it, but he’s not a landscaper until he’s following a plan. When the doorbell rings or a visitor comes into the house, what’s our expectation for the dog? When we’re in public and the dog’s attention is diverted, what’s our plan to refocus them? Socialization is 99 percent working on small steps as part of a larger plan.
• Socializing isn’t about our dogs being the center of attention in public. Everyone loves seeing a dog, but our best outcome for the dog is to go unnoticed. Sitting by our side, ignoring external stimuli, remaining calm—those are things we strive for when socializing a dog.
• When socializing dogs with other dogs, start small. Take a walk with another dog to get them to just exist in the same vicinity. Once they’re able to not be excited by the other dog, work on limited playing in controlled environments.
• If someone comes into your home, let them know what boundaries you’re working on with your dog. You can even suggest asking them to carry a few treats and work on some of the behaviors your dog is already comfortable with.
HOW TO THROW A BIRTHDAY BASH FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS:
Once your dog is able to socialize with other pets, playdates are a great way to encourage good play behavior. One way to celebrate your pup’s birthday is to celebrate with their favorite furry friends. Here are a few helpful tips for making your gathering a success.
• Set up play areas for your furry guests to enjoy. This can include a doggy pool or splash pad, chew toys, frisbees, and don’t forget the pet-friendly bubbles.
• Offer party guests birthday attire such as a birthday hat, bandana or party outfit. Set up a photo wall for pet owners to get photos with their furry friends in their birthday outfits. Better yet, make it a costume competition, and invite guests to come dressed up ready to show off their pup’s attire.
• Create a treat display with a pet-friendly birthday cake and various chewy snacks for guests to give their pups.
• Party favors are a must to end your festivities with a bang. Fill party bags with bouncy balls, treats, and pet-friendly bubbles to send your guests off with a smile.
CASTLE ROCK’S
BACKYARD PARADISE
BACKYARDS 360 IS CASTLE ROCK’S LEADING PROVIDER OF INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS, REDEFINING WHAT BACKYARD LUXURY MEANS.
Designing your dream backyard used to involve researching and hiring multiple contractors, leading to long waits between services. This slow and complicated process is what has inspired the dedicated team at Backyards 360 to do things differently.
ARTICLE BY EMMA REED PHOTOGRAPHY BY BACKYARDS
360
With a 10,000-square-foot showroom next to 105 West Brewing Company and just minutes from downtown Castle Rock, displaying everything from hot tubs and patio furniture to barbecue grills and pergolas, Backyards 360 offers a comprehensive range of professional services, including hot tub services, patio or deck construction, ideation expertise, and full-scale landscape design—all under one roof.
Before Backyards 360, Ed Hardesty ran Everything Hot Tubz, providing hot tub
sales, services, and installations. “We realized that installing a swim spa or a hot tub often required significant site preparation, landscaping, and decking,” Eddy recalls. “Customers were left to find reliable contractors on their own, which sometimes led to subpar results.” This inspired an expansion of the business’s scope to provide a broader range of services, covering the entirety of a backyard project from start to finish.
This shared vision of a single destination for all outdoor needs led to the merging of
“Whether it’s a small purchase like a patio chair or a million-dollar backyard build, we can handle it all.”
Hardesty’s Everything Hot Tubz with Roof Deck and Garden, creating Backyards 360. "Our goal was that clients no longer had to piece their own backyards together or rely on general contractors who might not meet their expectations," Eddy explains.
Combining design, construction, and leisure expertise, they proudly offer a onestop solution, providing in-house service every step of the way, from initial design concepts to selecting the finest materials to creating digital visualizations to executing the construction. “Whether it's a small purchase like a patio chair or a million-dollar backyard build, we can handle it all,” says Eddy.
One of Backyards 360's distinguishing features is its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Offering personalized service tailored to each customer’s needs, they have four on-staff designers and a portfolio of partners. Backyards 360 employs a rigorous vetting process for the partners it works with, ensuring it only collaborates with the best.
In every project, whether it's a hot tub installation, a patio build, or a complex backyard redesign, Backyards 360 aims to exceed expectations. Offering a range of products and price points, they ensure each project is completed to the customer's wishes.
This dedication to excellence is evident in their customer service. Backyards 360 has a proven track record of going above and beyond to provide unmatched personalization. "We sincerely care about the clients and their experience," Eddy emphasizes. "If something goes wrong, we're absolutely the best at taking care of it. And we want to be that way with all the projects we do."
This commitment has earned them accolades, including being recognized by Castle Rock media as the "Best of the Best" in their category within their first year of official operation.
For the residents of Castle Rock and beyond, Backyards 360 is not just a service provider but a partner in creating the perfect outdoor space and making customers’ visions come to life. Their innovative approach, full-service team, and dedication to customer satisfaction are redefining what backyard luxury means.
VARIOUS DATES
Summer Concert Series
Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
August 10th - HAIRBALL
August 17th WILDER WOODS
August 23rd - Damage Inc with Denver Pops Orchestra
August 27th - Phillip Phillips
EVERY SUNDAY
Festival Park
Farmers Market
Festival Park | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Don’t miss locally raised meats, farmfresh eggs, a variety of fresh produce, delicious baked goods, artisan-made products and more from dozens of vendors. Support local business and agriculture while getting outside, meeting neighbors and enjoying delicious local fare.
AUGUST 6TH
National Night Out 2024
Philip S. Miller Park | 5:00 PM
National Night Out was created to help foster positive relationships between police departments and the residents they serve. Traditionally, this nationwide event consists of neighborhoods hosting officers. In Castle Rock, we want to throw the party and showcase what makes the Castle Rock Police Department unique!
Shiny Smiles for Back-to-School
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AUGUST 13TH
Animals Around the Rock: Reptiles Under the Rock
Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park | 6:00 PM
Join Douglas Land Conservancy and the Town of Castle Rock as we dive into the characteristics that define our local wildlife, including raptors, reptiles, bats, insects and other species. Local wildlife experts, organizations and wildlife rehabilitators, such as Nature’s Educators and Denver Audubon, will be featured at these programs.
AUGUST 24TH
Touch-A-Truck
Douglas County Fairgrounds | 9:00 AM
Castle Rock Police Department invites you to sit in the driver's seat and explore the many vehicles that serve our community.
AUGUST 24TH
The Summer Ball
Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park | 6:00 PM
Daddies and daughters; mothers and sons; families of all shapes and sizes get ready for a night of fun. The Summer Ball is now an annual tradition. Plus, not's not just for daddies and daughters anymore. Anyone is welcome to come dance the night away.
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