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ON PEREGOY FARMS WAY IN PATEROS CREEK A BEAUTIFUL HOME IS NESTLED IN A COMMUNITY THAT IS INTEGRATING A WELL-DE- SIGNED NEIGHBORHOOD WITH THE BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDING LANDSCAPE. Another day in paradise. The developer, Bellisimo, Inc. is a recognized leader in the Northern Colorado development and construction. Repeat clients of Bellisimo, Inc. and Andrea Tuell, Kelly & Blake McBartlett have made this incredible home warm and inviting. Andrea is a new construction and resale specialist Broker at The Group, Inc. Real Estate. Andrea’s promise is to be your real estate trusted advisor; to help you meet your real estate goals; to exceed your expectations and to build trust in your partnership because that is the lifeline of her business. The vision for Pateros Creek is to create a new and distinct community while preserving the history of the land. This is a rare opportunity to live in a new and well-designed community near Old Town Fort Collins and have the scenic Cache La Poudre River in your backyard. Every aspect of the Pateros Creek community has been planned as an opportunity to connect to and participate in the surroundings. Whether that be a glimpse through a front window to the woods, a long vista to the river, or a beautiful view to surrounding gardens. As an intimate neighborhood nestled within a stand of mature trees on 17 acres, the modest number of homes are carefully situated to preserve the distinct views and access to the surrounding landscape. It is truly a magical neighborhood in Old Town Fort Collins.

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The vision for Pateros Creek is to create a new and distinct community while preserving the history of the land. This is a rare opportunity to live in a new and well-designed community near Old Town Fort Collins and have the scenic Cache La Poudre River in your backyard. Every aspect of the Pateros Creek community has been planned as an opportunity to connect to and participate in the surroundings. Whether that be a glimpse through a front window to the woods, a long vista to the river, or a beautiful view to surrounding gardens. As an intimate neighborhood nestled within a stand of mature trees on 17 acres, the modest number of homes are carefully situated to preserve the distinct views and access to the surrounding landscape.

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At sunset, spectators come to watch the cranes returning from their day’s work back to the river – first in drips and drabs, two or six or ten at a time, then, twenty, fifty or more, beating their wings madly and somehow, landing as lightly as a parachutist onto a sandbar. There are also blinds at nearby Fort Kearney State Historical Park from which daytime viewers can watch the cranes feeding in the corn fields from a closer distance. The Audubon Society’s Rowe Sanctuary’s website warns visitors THERE ARE JUST A FEW BEDSIDE LIGHTS FLICKERING ON

to dress very warmly and in dark colors (so as to not distract the

IN THE SMALL CITIES OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA IN EARLY

birds). “You will be standing in an unheated observation blind for

MARCH. Most folks are still asleep in the predawn darkness, but I’m

about two hours, so dress appropriately. It is better to wear too

awake, bundled up in many layers, gearing to see an incredible sight.

much than not enough! Wear the warmest coat, clothing and

Those in cars passing by on the interstate probably have no idea

boots that you have!” I did all of that, and brought along thermal

that there are a half million winged creatures just a few miles away,

heat packets as well – but looking back, next time I would wear

stirring and getting ready for their day. Later in the day, they may not

even more. The more comfortable one is, the better able to fully

even notice the corn fields on either side of the highway, filled with

appreciate the magnificent spectacle. Rowe, near the small city

majestic blue-gray cranes feasting on leftover corn.

of Kearney includes 1,300 acres of river habitat and surrounding

This is the epicenter of sandhill crane spring migration – about

wetlands, as well as woodlands and mixed-grass prairie.

600,000 stay here for six week stretches, from late February to mid-

When we arrived at Rowe, we were led down a sandy ½ mile

April each spring, to fatten up on their way north to their summer

path. The sound of the early morning cranes was entrancing – sort

homes in Canada, Siberia and Alaska. The Central Platte River

of a mix of cooing, trilling and purring. We entered the blind – a

Valley, a 75-mile stretch from Lexington to Chapman in south-central

low, wooden, unheated structure with many open “windows,” and

Nebraska, is where the four major flyways converge. This is con-

benches to accommodate up to 32 people. At about 7:15, the light

sidered by many, including renowned animal behavior expert Jane

started filtering in, and each of us in the blind was glued to an

Goodall, to be one of the top ten animal migration spectacles in the

opening, listening and waiting for action to commence. Tiny groups

world. Besides cranes, there are millions of ducks, geese, trumpeter

started to fly, to circle, to make ribbons in the air, swirling, dancing,

and tundra swans and other waterfowl and shorebirds migrating

some in lines, others in a motley soup of cranes in every direction.

through this Central Flyway. Indeed, eighty percent of the world’s

Before long, the sky was full, and still, there were thousands on the

sandhill cranes come up from Mexico, Texas and New Mexico to

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enjoy a long respite in this ancient instinctive migration staging ritual. The cranes have been coming here for at least ten thousand years, scientists estimate, to breed and feast in the area of the North Platte River. The river is termed a “braided river,” due to its shallowness and resulting twisted sandbars, offering protection from predators for the enormous cranes, standing some 32-47 inches high, yet only weighing about 7-14 pounds. Gray-blue, with a bright red spot on their heads, their wingspan measures an impressive 5-6 feet across. It’s late March, and the cranes started to arrive mid-to late February. They’ll be gone by mid-April, so this six-week period is very busy, for the birds and for those who flock to the region to view them. There are two riverside sanctuaries where observers can best see the enormous numbers of sandhill cranes rise up from their evening river havens in the early dawn, heading for the endless corn fields surrounding them to feast on corn that missed the harvesting machines.

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orange feeding pouches. A few hundred

It’s late March, and the cranes started to arrive mid-to late February. They’ll be gone by mid-April, so this six-week period

migrate to Nebraska in the spring and fall. The Harlan County Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water along the Central Migration Flyway, and attracts many pelicans from early March to early April. So besides catching up on missed slumber, and viewing multitudes of mesmerizing birds, what else is there to do in this area? Plenty! Kearney and Grand Island have, between them, about 85,000

is very busy, for the birds and for those

human residents, including large numbers of immigrants from Mexico, Somalia, Sudan, Cuba, El Salvador and else-

who flock to the region to view them.

where, attracted by jobs in the region’s meat-packing plants and agricultural venues. Thus, there are many worthy ethnic restaurants – don’t miss the lively

sandbars and the cooing, trilling, purring was a pleasant cacoph-

Hispanic market/café at Azteca (delectable, authentic Mexican

ony. It was mesmerizing – a sea of gray-blue wonder. Knowing

and Central American dishes)in Grand Island. A ‘don’t miss’ is the

that these monogamous creatures incredibly stay with their mates

Great Platte River Road Archway, a $60 million welcome center/

and keep track of them fascinated me – they all seemed to look

monument, spanning over I-80 (off exit 275,) that marvelously and

the same! While the morning stillness and approaching dawn are

creatively depicts and tells the story of the 150 years of settlement

peaceful, we preferred the sunset observation that day, when we

of the valley, from 1848-1960.

returned to Rowe. It was fascinating to see the empty sandbars fill

Blinds offer excellent panoramic views of large flocks of cranes,

up steadily with the incoming cranes, sometimes just by couples,

but may not provide good opportunities for close-up photographs

others in large groups, flapping, cooing and calling.

unless you have at least a 400mm lens. For the serious nature

The sunset oranges and peaches dappled the water with reflec-

photographer or enthusiast, overnight photo blinds are set up near

tions and the resulting scene was truly spectacular. We hated to

major crane roosts on the river. Photography opportunities should

leave, but at about 8:30, the light was completely gone. The next

be excellent for both still or video cameras.

day, in the pre-dawn, we visited the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center, about 40 minutes from Kearney in the slightly larger city of Grand Island, the Crane Trust is a non-profit organization founded to increase awareness of the Platte River ecosystem. We took a crane viewing blind tour with a trained guide. At Crane Trust, the blinds have plexi-glass with small openings for cameras – nice to break the wind, with superb visibility and a beautiful expanse to see the birds and their activity. It’s not all about sandhill cranes, however, in these parts. There is also an opportunity to view Great White Pelicans en masse at Harlan County Reservoir in Republican City. One morning, we drove about an hour, straight from crane viewing, to the North Shore Marina, to see the enormous, gorgeous birds. These are the largest of eight pelican species and are magnificent, all white with black wing tips, bright yellow bills and

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WHEN ANDI ROSE AND SHAUN ARMON MADE

from each growing region. Attributed to their high poly-

THE DECISION TO PURCHASE OLD TOWN FORT

phenol content these high quality oils have a myriad of

COLLINS’ ROCKY MOUNTAIN OLIVE OIL IN EARLY

purported health benefits that lower grade products

MARCH OF 2020 THEY HAD BIG PLANS AND

are typically too watered down to claim. The fused

NO IDEA WHAT LIFE HAD IN STORE FOR THEM.

and infused varieties offer a uniquely mouthful butter

While Armon remains busy in his position at Waterpik,

replacement you could imagine into a myriad of recipes.

Rose had been on the hunt for a project to follow up

Whether that means making chocolate orange brownies

her more than decade-long tenure at New Belgium

or any of the other delicious ideas suggested on their

Brewing, mostly in their creative department, and when

blog is up to the individual.

they heard from the store’s previous owners that they

What they didn’t know then was that within a week of

intended to sell, the opportunity seemed nothing less

finalizing the sale the state government would be issu-

than perfect. A business that allowed the health focused

ing orders to close many local businesses in response

couple and parents of five children between them to

to the growing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. While their

take a step further in practicing what they preach and

status as a specialty grocer meant the store would

help their community to eat healthier with them.

technically be able to stay open, the desolate situation

“Since we have a large household there are many

in Old Town was anything but encouraging and Rose

teenage boys who love to eat, which is awesome for

couldn’t imagine making people come in to work for

me so we try to make it as healthy as possible,” Rose

the limited clientele that might choose to stop by in the

says of her awareness of the food she serves her

midst of all that was going on at the time.

family and its quality.

“There was no foot traffic, all of our neighbors had

The premium and blended olive oils are sourced from

shut down.” Rose remembers of their first few weeks in

all over the world, many coming from Australia, Greece,

business, “Every restaurant, every business next to us,

Sicily, and Argentina and have unique flavor profiles

there was nobody still open.”

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So, Rose decided to close the store and, in addition

olive oils are created equal or contain just olive oil

to temporarily offering home delivery and curbside

they’ve found their favorite flavors. Armon is a big fan

pickup of their premium extra virgin olive oils and

of the green chili fusion, attributed to his growing up

balsamic vinegars, began heavily promoting the

in New Mexico. Rose is currently most attached to

business online. Leaning on her experience market-

their garlic infusion. Whether you’re after something

ing in a virtual world only seemed natural to Rose

spicy, sweet, earthy, or just traditional, the seemingly

and now, not quite a year later they are shipping their

endless variety of flavors available in olive oils and

products all over the country; even receiving numer-

balsamics will likely have a good option for you.

ous requests from people living overseas. While

They’ve also partnered with several local restau-

COVID-19 would eventually force Rose and Armon

rants to bring their products to more tables and hope

to exchange their plans for a summer wedding in

to finally expand in doing so soon as life returns to

Mexico for masked, courthouse vows, it would not be

something that more closely resembles normal. “We

taking their new business from them.

completely had to pivot,” Armon says of their decision

As for their cancelled travel plans, Rose remains

to work on their online presence in light of COVID-19.

hopeful they’ll still be able to travel soon. “It was

They had originally thought more partnerships with

not the romantic getaway we had hoped for,”

local businesses would be one of their first steps

Rose said of their cancelled destination wedding,

toward growing the newly acquired business.

“Maybe this summer.”

store’s customers about the use and finer notes of

Rose had already revamped the store’s website but

their products is manager Paul Haroun. He hosts

with the physical store temporarily closed, the oppor-

the private tasting sessions among his other duties

tunity to go ahead and update the place was impos-

and says that while cooking with their products may

sible to pass up. With fresh paint, uncovered original

be intimidating for some that it’s super simple and a

brick walls, and new decorations and products; they

matter of preference.

would be ready to run the moment that opening again made sense. Now, as Old Town Fort Collins

“It’s whatever tastes best to you,” Haroun says, encouraging people to experiment and trust their instincts.

slowly builds back towards its bustling crowds of

Now, closing out her first year of running her

friendly shoppers and restaurant goers, the curious

own small business, Rose is really hitting her stride.

and the already hooked stop in regularly to pick up

Refining and perfecting the varying flavors of vinegar

their favorite infused olive oil blends or to try some-

and olive oil in the store, managing their growing

thing new and delicious. They’ve even managed to

online shop and planning for their future.

find a way for people to sample their products safely by offering private tasting sessions by appointment.

Assisting in all of this and helping to educate the

There was still plenty of work to be done however.

“Our goal is to make sure that people aren’t intimidated by cooking when they come in here and know

While Rose and Armon settle into the olive oil

how to properly use our products,” Rose says of

world they’re also learning more about their product

her vision for the business, “They’re joining us in an

and preferences. Aside from discovering that not all

adventure to live a little better every day.”

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healing begins at home SANCTUARY SPACE

ARTICLE AMELIA MOUTON

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During your sel f c are sessions, If you are working wit h a practitioner or bodyworker, t o get t he most from your experience, communic ation is key. WITH US BEING HOME MORE NOW THAN EVER

change your everyday life. Sending yourself a message

BEFORE. Creating a healing sanctuary at home is

of Love is a great way to hold space for yourself and it’s

the perfect way to keep your self-care routine running

like putting on the oxygen mask first on the airplane, you

smooth between appointments with your care pro-

have to help yourself first before you can help others.

viders. Before you leave the house you can set your

5. Eat Light, nourishing foods before your self care.

nervous system up to have the best day by:

Eating some fruits, veggies, nuts, soups, broths, tea will

1. Creating a space in your home for sanctuary. Find a

help you to feel satiated during your session , but not

room or space in your house that brings you joy. Set your-

overfull to keep you from fully enjoying your bodywork.

self up for success by decluttering that area, light a can-

6. Hydrate! Back in my restaurant days we would

dle, have a cozy cushion to sit on. Sit and enjoy yourself

always yell at one another to “hydrate or die!” Like

for a few mins. Notice the sensations coming up in your

breath, water is also a life force energy. Take a few

body. Taking deep breaths , or box breaths breathing in

moments to drink a glass or two of refreshing

for 5 holding for 5, exhale for 5, hold for 5 and repeat until

Colorado water to lubricate your connective tissue, so

you feel a sense of calmness. There are also great medi-

important in this Dry climate we have here.

tation apps (insight timer) and musical frequency stations

7. Take a break from the devices. This one is getting

(brain FM) to help calm and regulate the nervous system,

harder and harder to do these days, but to really get

if you show up to a massage already in rest and digest

into rest and digest mode it is so important to take

mode you will feel the benefits for long after your session.

a break from the notifications and screen times,

2. Journaling. Taking a few mins to write about how

because it activates our nervous system into fight and

you feel in your body will give you the best idea of

flight mode which starts to disconnect us from our

what it needs most to feel nourished today. Tuning in

body and then we are stuck in our heads, not to men-

and asking yourself how can I create the best day for

tion they are so hard on your neck, hands, and eyes.

my body? Where do I need to be touched today to feel

During your self care sessions, If you are working

more freedom or ease? Getting in touch with this will

with a practitioner or bodyworker, to get the most

help you communicate to your practitioner the exact

from your experience, communication is key. Although

places and ways you need to feel the most connected

many of us are intuitive, we are not mind readers, com-

and free in your body, and that is Empowering.

municating if there is a need for more or less depth, the

3. Move! Movement creates flow and breath which is

location you need the most work in, and the sensations

undoubtedly life force energy. The more breath moves

you are feeling. Take a moment and express gratitude

through our body the more alive and mobile it will be.

for your body and all that it does for you.

4. Positive self talk, ok so now we are really getting cheesy I know, but have you ever just looked at yourself

About the author: Amelia Mouton is a Certified Rolfer,

in the eyes in a mirror and really said some incredible

Integrative Wellness Coach, Personal Chef, and born

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

DESIGNING balance and

HARMONY through entrepreneurship

MEET THE ARTIST BEHIND CLAY & SUNSHINE

ARTICLE MIA LATURNUS PHOTOGRAPHY NATALIE DYER

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+ FOUNDER, ASHLYN ROMERO

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clay & sunshine

+ MODEL: HUNTER ROMERO

WHEN ELEMENTS OF NATURE AND AN EYE FOR

LS: WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST PART ABOUT

DESIGN COLLIDE, THEY MOLD INTO INSPIRING

BEING A YOUNG FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR?

MEDIUMS OF ARTISTRY. Ashlyn Romero discovered just

CS: The best part of being a young female entrepre-

that by transforming blocks of clay into gifts of sunshine.

neur is the doors it has opened for me. I am so thank-

Ashlyn has made a name for herself as a young,

ful for the support I have received from my family

female entrepreneur as the face behind her brand, Clay

and the community. When I started my Etsy I was so

and Sunshine. Still in high school, Ashlyn has created her

nervous that no one would like my earrings. I would

business by molding clay and turning it into gorgeous

have never imagined that they would be featured in

handmade pieces of jewelry. Each piece begins as a sin-

Fort Collins lifestyle magazine a year later. My favor-

gle block of clay that tells a different unique story.

ite part of Clay and Sunshine is not knowing where it

We had the opportunity to photograph, laugh with,

will lead me to.

and learn about all things Ashlyn. LS: WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST LS: HOW DID YOUR PASSION WITH

CHALLENGING PART?

JEWELRY BEGIN?

CS: The most challenging part has been finding a

CS: I loved making animals out of polymer clay when

schedule that works for me. This year has been crazy

I was a kid. At the beginning of last year I saw an

and opening a business as a sophomore in high school

Instagram ad for clay earrings. I looked more into them

has taught me major time management skills.

and decided that I should try and make my own pair. That first night I made 8 pairs and fell in love with it. And

LS: WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION BEHIND

I have been building my business ever since.

YOUR BRAND? CS: My family and friends have inspired me so much in

LS: YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION FOR

creating my brand. I named my earrings after people

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS. WHAT HAS THAT

and things that bring light into my life, and I wish for

JOURNEY BEEN LIKE?

them to bring light into everyone that wears them.

CS: Starting this business has taught me so much

about myself. A challenging step was finding a brand

LS: WHAT INSPIRES THE DESIGNS?

that fit me. I wanted my business to reflect who I am,

CS: When I first started making earrings I stuck with

and I struggled with finding ways to portray that. Once

simple shapes like circles, triangles, and squares. I am

I stopped making earrings that were more popular and

now more inspired by organic shapes. I love creating

started making earrings that pushed me to be creative,

earrings that are unique. Almost all of the colors that I

I started understanding myself more.

use are mixed by myself.

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LS: TALK US THROUGH YOUR PROCESS! CS: Before I make earrings I have to have a rough outline of what style I want to make. I start by mixing the colors that I

stu n n i n g jewel r y

need. I roll them out with my clay roller that is pretty much a glorified pasta machine. When the clay is the right thickness I use my cutters to make all of the shapes. Then I bake them in my oven. After the oven, I sand them to make all of the edges even (This is my least favorite part). After sanding I assemble them and they are done! LS: WHAT’S YOUR WORKSPACE VIBE? CS: Since I opened my business in quarantine when we were all stuck at home I started my business on my kitchen table, and I have been crafting here since. I love being surrounded by my family while I am creating. LS: WHAT HAS YOUR EXPERIENCE BEEN LIKE WORKING WITH LOCAL BOUTIQUE JB ELLIOT? CS: JB Elliot has supported me so much, I am so thankful for them. Keenan is the manager and she has taught me so much about owning a business. I have done pop-up shops in their boutique and they are my favorite! I love being able to meet my customers and spend time getting to know them in person. LS: WHAT BRINGS YOU YOUR INSPIRATION? CS: I get a lot of my inspiration from photography! I love nature and earthy colors and I want my earrings to be connected to those. Some of my favorite earrings I have made have come from colors in the ocean or plants! LS: WHERE DO YOU IMAGINE YOURSELF AND YOUR BRAND IN 5 YEARS? CS: In five years I will be in my last year of college. My dream is to get a business degree and open up my own boutique. In the next five years I want to keep growing my business. Some ideas I have for the future are getting more into macrame, metalsmithing, and resin! LS: WHERE CAN WE FIND YOUR STUNNING JEWELRY? CS: I started out selling my earrings on Etsy. My earrings are now in stock at local boutique JB Elliot. I have also sold to a new online boutique based out of New York called shoppeli.com. On January 1st, I launched my very own website, clayandsunshine.com. I had so much fun branding and creating it! CityLifestyle.com/FortCollins

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