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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Jennifer Starbuck | Jennifer.Starbuck@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Hope in the Era of Change

Sonja Nix | Sonja.Nix@LifestylePubs.com AD DESIGNER

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HELLO 2021! Are we ever happy to see you. And 2020, well, I’m not yet sure what

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to say about you.

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What is it about the month of January? Whether you make a New Year’s Resolution

Lea Ann Brown, Melissa Anciaux, Jodye Whitesell, Sonja Nix

each year or gave up on resolutions long ago, there is something about new beginnings that even the most pessimistic among us can’t resist. It is a quintessential part of the human experience to avoid change, and at the same time find great hope in new beginnings.

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Jenae Lopez, Amy Stephens, Lea Ann Brown, Scott Cramer

For me, 2020 held significant personal new beginnings. A career change brought me to Highlands Ranch Lifestyle magazine to work alongside Jennifer Starbuck. I had a milestone birthday, which I celebrated in an unexpected way given the restrictions of the past year. I know many of you also celebrated joy and grieved losses. As Robert Frost tells us, “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” The past year has shown us that nothing is predictable. With the glimmer of hope for a return to normal, maybe a new normal, 2021 will likely be a time we seek out

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solace and care. Our January issue brings you the beauty and splendor of the cold

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

winter months, the comfort of braising to feed your tummy and soul, as well as a

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

rustic mountain getaway. For wellness, we offer new ways to think about keeping

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your body healthy, and great reads to keep your mind engaged.

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Jennifer and I, and all of us here at Highlands Ranch Lifestyle Magazine, wish you a calm and prosperous New Year. Sonja Nix, Editor 514 W 26TH ST., KANSAS CITY, MO

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Proverbs 3:5-6 Highlands Ranch Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Highlands Ranch area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Highlands Ranch Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2021

FEATURES 14 The Pilates Life Lone Tree Studio Owner Finds Healing and Life’s Work in Pilates

22 Braising For Winter Comforts Warm Your Heart and Home With These Recipes from Cooking on the Ranch

28 Rustic Luxury Vail Mountain Home Offers a Luxurious Escape with Charm

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34 High Country Wonder Marvel in the Beauty Colorado Has to Offer

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

Healthy Lifestyle

22 Culinary Creations 26 Local’s Choice 28 Open House 32 Inspired By 34 Artist’s Palette

GOOD TIMES

Simply reFIND Launch Party Beth Treadwell and Megan McMorris celebrated the launch of their business, Simply reFIND, in November with an open house at their barn in McAurthur Ranch. They curate and “re-find” antiques, vintage and thrifted furniture and home décor, sometimes giving an old piece new life with refinishing or designer paint. The designing duo also offers staging and decorating services. Find them @simplyrefindcolorado on Facebook or @simply_refind on Instagram.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

A LIFE

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LONE TREE STUDIO OWNER FINDS HEALING AND LIFE’S WORK IN PILATES.

DESIREE SANCHEZ KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT MOVEMENT. An avid dancer with a degree in Dance & Contemplative Psychology from Naropa University in Boulder, the transition into Pilates was a natural one. At the age of 19, a serious car accident left her with soft tissue injuries, and her regular activities came to a halt. After seeking healing from multiple therapies, a friend suggested she try Pilates. “I went from feeling pretty disabled and unable to hold any weight above my shoulders to being able to do high-flying trapeze.’ She says, “I felt like myself again, but stronger than I’d ever been and I was hooked.” That was 20 years ago. She’s moved from practitioner to instructor and has seen the Pilates industry evolve considerably over the years. ARTICLE SONJA NIX | PHOTOGRAPHY JENAE LOPEZ

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Joseph Pilates founded the movement in the 1920’s to rehabilitate soldiers returning from war. Dancers eventually found it helped heal injuries and as a restorative practice for the strain dance places on the body. Initially, the practice was primarily dancers, and most who taught Pilates were either directly trained by Joseph Pilates himself or had been taught by someone who did. “It used to be that you had to ‘know someone’ to be able to participate in Pilates, but these days Pilates classes are everywhere,” Desiree says. Functional Strength Pilates’ teaches the classical school of Pilates, which grew out of the period when dancers dominated the practice. It is also the focus of her training program for new instructors. Desiree spends about a third of her year teaching Pilates in France, Switzerland and Spain. To expand her own depth of knowledge, she studies with classical Pilates instructors in Europe, and has begun working with a group of students of the Ido Portal Method. “It has been an incredibly great experience to be a ‘beginner’ student again and explore intense, complex movement.” When Desiree isn’t in the studio, she is hiking or otherwise enjoying the great outdoors. CityLifestyle.com/HighlandsRanch

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE MINT HEALTH CLINICS

ARTICLE SONJA NIX PHOTOGRAPHY AMY STEPHENS

H e a lt h c a r e Redefined BUILDING STRONG DOCTORPATIENT RELATIONSHIPS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

LONE TREE’S MINT HEALTH CLINICS HOPE TO CHANGE THE WAY WE THINK ABOUT HEALTH CARE. In a year when our health is at the front of most of our minds and headlines, Dr. Ruth Merritt and business director Shawn Stephens offer their perspective on how to deliver health care in a more efficient and effective way. WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER MEDICAL PRACTICES? While we offer the same comprehensive medical services you’ll find at other primary care clinics, we use a membership-based model, or Direct Primary Care (DPC). We do not accept or require insurance. By removing insurance from the equation, we help families and businesses save money by including all primary care needs for one low-cost membership plan. There are never any copays or deductibles. Our providers see six to eight patients a day, whereas providers in a traditional setting have 20-30 patient visits per day with an average appointment time of 12 minutes. Our typical appointment time is 50 minutes. We also provide concierge-level coordination of care with specialists and wellness providers. HOW ARE YOU CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE THINK ABOUT HEALTH CARE COVERAGE? The membership-based model is a paradigm shift in how people think about how care is delivered. Until about the 1940s, most people paid their healthcare providers directly for primary care. People had a truly personal relationship with their physicians. 18

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Dr. Ruth Merritt

Starting in the 1940s, health insurance outpaced

many chronic conditions. Small businesses also see

cash payments as the primary revenue source for

cost savings along with improved health for employees.

medical clinics. This change led to the cumbersome fee-for-service healthcare model we see today, which

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creates many barriers to receiving optimal care. Since

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THE FLU SEASON?

all of us have been alive, we think it’s “just the way it is.”

Try to keep your immune system in optimal shape

The second paradigm shift is our focus on preven-

with a few very simple means. Drink plenty of water,

tion. Most people maintain their cars and houses and

get 7-8 hours of quality sleep, exercise 20-30 minutes

even bicycles to prevent future issues from occurring.

daily, and take vitamin D with K-7. Don’t forget grati-

Our current healthcare system is designed to treat

tude is an easy and free immune booster. Finally, the

symptoms after illness, not to prevent illness in the first

flu vaccine is vital, along with hand washing, social

place. This thinking is backward. Many people think

distancing, mask wearing, and quarantining to prevent

they’re healthy because they never get sick. However,

both the flu and COVID-19.

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for the whole family. We are a great option for younger

and that the healing of each component is paramount

people who can’t afford traditional health insurance and

to an individual’s health and well-being. She believes

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CULINARY CREATIONS

bra isi n g for w i nter com for ts ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LEA ANN BROWN

BRAISED MEAT RECIPES ARE SOME OF THE MOST REWARDING MEALS YOU CAN PREPARE, AND SO EASY. There’s no need to be intimidated by braising. After all, one of America’s classics is old-fashioned Sunday Pot Roast. Braising is simply cooking a cheaper cut of meat slowly in liquid until it transforms into a tender, fall off the bone masterpiece. The secret is a good sear on the meat before seasoning, saucing and cooking. The low-and-slow cooking process is mostly hands-off, filling your kitchen with an intoxicating aroma that will have you craving dinner all afternoon. Most likely, you already have all the equipment you need. A heavy pot like a Dutch oven or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet work beautifully. Even your slow cooker works like a charm. Here I have chicken thighs seared crispy, then finished in the oven with lemons, potatoes and olives. It is tender and juicy, bursting with fresh lemony flavor. Pork and apples are a classic pairing, while sweet anise seed, citrus and vinegar add an exciting depth of flavor. If you’ve never cooked with anise seed, you’re in for a culinary adventure. Rounding it out, a humble chuck roast seasoned with a unique chili rub takes on incredible flavor and creates a thick rich sauce to mix with the shredded beef. Finish with a sassy red cabbage slaw and get ready for the best street tacos ever.

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WARM YOUR HEART AND HOME WITH THESE RECIPES FROM COOKING ON THE RANCH

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Potatoes and Olives

+ 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin on + salt and pepper to taste + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil + 1 1/2 cups chicken broth + 12 ounces small potatoes, Yukon Gold or fingerling + 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled + 1/2 cup green olives + 1 lemon, cut into wedges + 6 thyme sprigs + 1 teaspoon cornstarch 01 Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

02 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. 03 When the oil starts to shimmer, place chicken thighs skin side down in skillet. Sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

04 Flip chicken. Add 1 1/4 cup broth. Nest potatoes between thighs. Bring to a boil. Add garlic, olives, lemon wedges, and thyme. Return to a boil.

05 Transfer skillet to oven. Roast until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

06 Return skillet to stove top. Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup stock and stir into pan. Bring to a boil to thicken sauce. Serve immediately in a large shallow bowl. CityLifestyle.com/HighlandsRanch

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Chile Rubbed Braised Beef Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

For the spice rub:

+ 1/8 Cup New Mexico Red Chile powder (or Ancho Chile Powder) + 2 teaspoons salt + 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar + 2 teaspoons ground cumin + 1 teaspoon Mexican dried oregano + 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice + 2 pound beef chuck roast For the braise:

+ 14 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained + 1/2 medium sweet onion chopped + 3 large cloves garlic thinly sliced + 1/2 cup water For the Red Cabbage Slaw:

+ 2 cups shredded red cabbage + 1 cup shredded gala apple + 1 cup shredded carrot + 1/2 cup shredded sweet onion + juice of 1 lime + 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar + 2 Tablespoons honey + salt and pepper to taste

01 Season the beef. 02 Combine the rub spices in a small bowl. 03 Coat the meat all over with the rub and rub into surface. 04 Place in a Dutch oven or oven proof high-sided skillet with a lid. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

05 Remove pot from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

06 Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 300°F. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until fork-tender, 2 1/2 or 3 hours.

07 Transfer the meat to a large cutting board. When cool enough, shred meat, discarding fat.

08 Return the meat to the pot and mix in with the braising sauce. 09 For the slaw. Using a mandolin or sharp knife, shred the vegetables and the apple. Mix all ingredients together.

10 Serve on tacos topped with slaw on flour street taco tortillas. 24

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Slow Cooker Braised Pork Chops with Apples and Onions + 2 pork chops bone in, thick cut, about 1 1/2 pounds + 3/4 teaspoon whole aniseed + Salt and pepper to taste + 2 Granny Smith apples cut into wedges + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter + 1 large sweet or yellow onion thick sliced + 1 large clove garlic minced + 1/2 cup orange juice + 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 01 Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add butter and oil. Once bubbly and melted, add the pork chops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook on one side for 4 minutes or until golden seared.

02 Flip chops and sprinkle the browned side with salt, pepper and anise seeds. With the back of a fork, press into the browned side of the pork chops, slightly crushing the anise seed.

03 Cook second side for four minutes until golden brown. 04 Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray and sprinkle in the apples.

05 Place browned pork chops on top of the apples. 06 Next, layer in slices of onions. Sprinkle garlic over the mixture and add orange juice and red wine vinegar.

07 Cook on low 6 – 7 hours. 08 To serve, spoon some of the liquid along with the cooked onions and apples over the top.

09 Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta and sliced

Lea Ann is a Culinary School Graduate who has lived in Highlands Ranch for 29 years. Her food blog Cooking On The Ranch can be found at highlandsranchfoodie.com.

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IT’S A BRAND-NEW YEAR! And while we may

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great thing about them is that you can always find one that speaks to you. Sometimes we want an excellent story or to inhabit a character or setting completely different from our own. Sometimes we’re looking for truth, or we want to learn something new or expand our experiences. And then sometimes we simply need a book to take us away—far, far away—so

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friendship is the perfect escape.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea

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VAIL MOUNTAIN HOME OFFERS A LUXURIOUS ESCAPE WITH CHARM

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Situated on almost an acre of private grounds with stunning views of the Gore Range, the home’s outdoor space is what mountain dreams are made of: a lovely back patio with graduated seating areas, perennial summer gardens, a water feature, a fire pit, a deck with a view, and an aspen grove right in the backyard.

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The bedroom’s log walls serve as a natural backdrop for a modern Southwestern aesthetic. Here, classic patterns evoke the region’s history while details like the studded leather headboard bring a rugged comfort that echo the room’s soft lighting. CONTINUED >

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NEW YEAR, P O S ITI V E H A B IT S 01

POSITIVE PANDEMIC HABITS TO CARRY INTO THE NEW YEAR

T I P G E N E R O U S LY:

The value of delivery services has risen as everyone is ordering more meals, groceries, and Amazon items. Delivery employees are a new breed of essential workers that are stepping out into the world every day to encounter people and take risks with their own health. Make sure to keep showing your appreciation for what they are doing by giving generously back to them.

HOME EXERCISE:

With the shutdown of life, we have had to adapt

LE ARN SOMETHING:

It’s always beneficial to keep your brain active!

our normal gym activities. With lack of equip-

Learning a new language helps you communicate

ment or scheduled classes, we have had to be

with someone you normally wouldn’t. Learning a new

resourceful with using things around our house,

skill can help you redo or update a part of your house

discovering online resources, and incorporating

that needs refreshed. Acquiring knowledge builds,

the whole family to create our own in-home work

helps in everyday life, and shows you what you are

out regimes to stay healthy. It’s a great habit to

capable of (it may even help you win on Jeopardy!).

carry into the new year as it is cheaper, convenient, and still amazingly effective.

ARTICLE AUBREY SEWELL

R E D I S C OV E R I N G O L D FAVO R I T E S :

SE LF - CARE :

A low stress life is the dream and while at first it was stressful to be forced to slow down, many people discovered this past year that the lack of

Oldies are goodies! Bringing back the past through

stressors was beneficial physically, emotionally,

movies, tv shows, novels, games, and activities

& mentally as they had to solely focus on taking

are nostalgic and heart-warming. Reliving things

care of themselves. As the world spins full-force

that you loved and sharing them with your loved

into the new year, don’t forget to treat yourself with

ones helps bridge generation gaps and create new

something that allows you to relax, breathe, and

priceless memories.

refills your bucket.

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