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February/March 2024
Wedding & Travel Edition
…and as always – Strong Women!

Getting the Epic Shot

Kimberly Marsh never planned to start a photography business. Now, a decade in, she said during a recent interview, “I love it.”

Kim specializes in portraits and personal branding—and doing things differently.

Shortly after she started photographing people, others would see the photos and say, “I can see their soul in that picture,” or, “I feel like I know them,” or, “I can see straight through them.”

‘You Deserve to Feel Safe’

The Yavapai Family Advocacy Center’s (YFAC) mission statement reads: “to reduce trauma to victims of abuse by providing a safe and supportive environment and facilitating a team approach to advocacy, investigation, and prosecution.”

But the people behind the organization describe their work a bit differently; they say they guide their clients to find their voice, take back their power, and rediscover their worth and value (or discover them for the first time).

Enlighted and Empowered: Understanding your Risk for Breast Cancer

One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetimes. An estimated five to ten percent of those breast cancers will be linked to gene mutations passed through many generations of the family. Hormonal changes, lifestyle, and environmental factors also play a role in the development of breast cancer. This means breast cancer is likely caused by a complicated interaction of genetic makeup, the environment, and lifestyle.

#SheCan

At 27, Alexes Niekamp’s list of achievements is impressive by any measure. She owns two successful businesses: the award-winning Lessons by Lexe dance studio and Quest Character Parties. She holds the Miss Saguaro title (a local title within the Miss Arizona organization). And, she’s the dance team coach for the Mustangs, the Northern Arizona Wranglers dance team.

Her journey hasn’t been easy; she’s worked hard for every one of her accomplishments … and the payoff is sweet.

Arizona in All its Glory

When Prescott residents Cal Seabaugh and Kelly Williams say they’ve seen Arizona, they mean it: the duo spent 45 days this past fall hiking the entire Arizona National Scenic Trail—all its 800 miles and 110,000 feet of elevation gain.

Stretching the length of the state, from Utah to the Mexican border, the trail, also known as the Arizona Trail, showcases Arizona’s diverse landscape. And, Kelly, said, “It’s all spectacular.”

Entrepreneurship Runs In the Family

It took a degree, a couple of careers, and several years for Julie Glaze Gorman to dial in on what she wanted to do. Now, she’s living her dream (which looks nothing like she expected), and she’s sharing it with her daughter, Autumn Sierra, who is enjoying the ride, too.

Julie opened Wild Iris Coffeehouse and Bakery 15 years ago this past November. Just a kid at the time, Autumn grew up washing dishes, taking orders, and managing the store. This past November, on the Wild Iris’s 15th anniversary, Autumn opened her own digs, The Century Lounge, and is now putting her experience to use.

Glorious Bursts of Color and Lush Green Abundance

Wendy and her husband Greg started offering weddings and other events on their 30-acre property four years ago (their son Grant and his bride Sofia were the first to get married there).

Hosting events at Lynx Creek Farm is a family affair. Wendy and Greg live on the property, and their daughter Raphael is the day-of coordinator.

Between events, the trio works to constantly beautify the property, adding color and depth to its wide-open views.

A Life Changing Respite

The Prescott Area Shelter Services (PASS) mission statement is simple: To serve women, women with children, and veterans by providing temporary housing, resources, individualized case management, and a pathway to permanent housing.

For the women, PASS serves, though, the benefits are complex and life-changing.

Caring for All of You

Every team member is committed to caring for the whole person—body, mind and spirit.

Hard Work, Grit … and Fulfillment

Even while Nyla D’ Salon had its best year ever in 2021, and is on track for another record year in 2022, owner Jenny Bacon is working as hard as ever. And it’s worth it.

This October, Nyla D’ will celebrate 15 years in business. Those 15 years have been a journey filled with lessons and “the pure joy of knowing what it’s like to work so hard to earn something and then make a success out of it.”

Jenny’s is a story of determination, hard work, and ultimately, the fulfillment of seeing those pay off.

Empowering Change

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona (WFSA) has evolved since its origins in 1991 to support a robust commitment to and focus on advocacy and legislative efforts.

January 5, 2023, marked the commencement of an impactful year for WFSA’s Advocacy team as they stood alongside Governor Katie Hobbs during her inaugural address. A week later, as the legislative session unfolded, WFSA achieved a significant milestone by securing a bill sponsor for SB 1033: TPT; diapers; feminine hygiene; exemption, which aims to eliminate the luxury tax on feminine hygiene supplies and diapers.  

Changing Lives in the Community

Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Carmen Hines, owner of C&C Cyclery (along with her husband Casey) and member of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. We learned about how much she values ensuring people have access to transportation.

Time, Energy, and Knowledge

Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Irene Winters, a recent retiree from National Bank and Director of the Prescott Downtown Partnership. We learned about how much she values helping people and organizations.

Making a Greater Impact Outside the Gym

For fitness guru Blayne Soriano, a love of spin class was all it took to forge the pathway to launching a new career. Owner of Ten27 CrossFit® and the private chef business Meals by Blayne Soriano in Prescott, Blayne made it her mission to practice what she preaches through nutrition and exercise.

CrossFit®, a form of strength and conditioning workout made up of functional everyday movements like squats, pulling, and pushing, is performed at a high-intensity level—individually and competitively. If that sounds intimidating, be not afraid!

Baked with Love

Since she was a child, baking has been a love language for Kelly Gallegos. Now, through her business, Mac Daddy Macarons, she bakes love into every single cookie she makes.

French macarons, meringue-based sandwich cookies made with almond flour, egg whites, confectioners’ sugar, and fillings, are “having a moment right now,” Kelly said, in large part because they’re nice to look at. Kelly initially wanted to learn to make them even though she’d never tasted one, because “they’re just beautiful.”

Getting the Epic Shot

Kimberly Marsh never planned to start a photography business. Now, a decade in, she said during a recent interview, “I love it.”

Kim specializes in portraits and personal branding—and doing things differently.

Shortly after she started photographing people, others would see the photos and say, “I can see their soul in that picture,” or, “I feel like I know them,” or, “I can see straight through them.”

Making Arizona More Equitable for All Women and Girls

The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona’s strength comes from members’ commitment to their partners and the communities they serve. It has been an extraordinary year for the foundation (WFSA), filled with both challenges and accomplishments. Despite many hurdles, the organization has emerged stronger and more resilient than ever. To showcase this, members are pleased to share highlights from their 2023 Impact Report.

True Restoration Begins from Within

Prescott Woman Magazine interviewed Sara Martin, owner of Cashmere Day Spa & Wellness Center and member of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. We learned about how she considers the Chamber a community … and loves it!  

That Wonderful Hometown Feel

Prescott Woman Magazine sat down with Michelle Beck, owner of Purple Clover and a member of the Prescott Downtown Partnership (PDP), to find out what she enjoys most about living and working in Prescott.

Women Leading the Way

The Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) maintains its legacy of dynamic leadership with Jeanelle Shearer and Kayla Stazenski, who are set to assume the association’s top two positions in 2024. Janelle will serve as President and Kayla as President-Elect.

While these two prepare to lead the trade organization alongside CEO Suzanne Westrum, their paths have paralleled several times already. Both have deep local roots. Janelle has called Chino Valley home for 28 years while Kayla is a sixth-generation Prescottonian. Also, family influence led both to real estate, with Janelle following her mother’s footsteps 28 years ago and Kayla a REALTOR® for 20 years, inspired by her family.

Helping Others Heal

Pickles Lea Yoga is once again bringing a yoga festival and health fair to Prescott. Yoga will take over the Elks Theater and Performing Arts Center July 20th from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The theme of the third annual Yoga Festival fundraiser is Don’t Give Up!

This year, Pickles Lea is happy to announce that all proceeds will go to Pickles Lea Yoga, the only 501(c)3 yoga company in Northern Arizona. Its mission: to make yoga assessable to all humans no matter their gender, physique, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status by offering donation-based community yoga. It’s free if people need it to be. Pickles Lea loves the Quad City area and is always giving back to the local community.

Adventure Health

Whether you’re planning a camping trip to Yosemite or a honeymoon in the Bahamas, travel can be an unforgettable adventure. The last thing you want is an unexpected illness to ruin your plans.

Our immunity can suffer during travel for several reasons. Sleep can be compromised, we’re trying not-so-healthy foods, and we may get a little slack on the exercise routine. Combine this with exposure to more germs, forgetting to hydrate regularly, and the stress of being on the go, and our immune system may end up a little out of balance.

The good news is, that there are a few simple steps you can take to boost your immunity and improve your chances of staying healthy. 

Stronger and Wiser

or many women, the details of a wedding are etched into memory:

The smell of the air, and how it feels against your skin.
The way the light shines across the landscape to illuminate hills and valleys, vibrant flowers crowning reception tables, the smiles and bright eyes of the people you love.
How you look and feel in your dress (take lots of photos!).
With each step you take toward your partner, feeling both nervous and sure.
Your first kiss as a married couple.
The food and drinks, are lovingly offered to guests gathering to celebrate you.
And how the lights sparkle as the sun sets, twinkling against a purple sky while you dance, deeply in love.

Watch Those Eyes

Keeping a close watch on your children’s eye health is important to catching problems early. Especially when you consider that one of four school-age children has a vision disorder, according to the American Optometric Association.

The Right Tools = Magic

Jess had premenstrual migraines, debilitating fatigue, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, near-constant body aches, and weight gain which were all devastating her quality of life.  Together we discovered that her blood sugar was unstable, which drove fatigue, and that she had problems processing estrogen, which caused cyclical inflammation that made migraines and body pain blow up and also worsened her Hashimoto’s. 

‘I’m Helping the World to Heal’

Wait, did I just see a pickle walking around town? Pickles Lea Yoga owner and instructor Candace Lea, a.k.a. Pickles—who often dresses up to share her love for the community and yoga—fell in love with Prescott in 2015. A good friend told her there “was great yoga and hiking” here.

Your Community Market

The Produce Only Market and Smoothie Bar is more than just a store … it’s an experience.

Inside, shoppers will find a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables in every color and at reasonable prices. But more importantly, according to owner Chad Tidlund, they’ll have the chance to learn about what they’re buying and get their hands on unique offerings they won’t find elsewhere.

A New Option for a Look at Overall Health

Thermography is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses infrared technology to detect and capture the heat patterns the human body emits. It works by converting infrared radiation into visual images, allowing a practitioner to identify temperature variations and anomalies that may indicate underlying health conditions.

We Are Their Friends and Family

Since her first job as a non-medical in-home caregiver at age 16, Savannah Stidham has been helping people. Now, as the owner of Caring Presence Non-Medical In-Home Care, based in Prescott, she and her team can help clients all over the state.

Transform the Future of Your Health and Life

Cardiometabolic disease refers to the web of conditions including high blood sugar and insulin resistance, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, abdominal weight gain, and chronic inflammation; if untreated, it evolves into type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Poor cardiometabolic health is silent unless it happens to be discovered at your annual doctor’s visit.

But what does cardiometabolic health have to do with your hormones? The foundation of good hormone health lies in your cardiometabolic health. If you have insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and chronic inflammation, for example, you develop a hormone imbalance that keeps you locked in fat-storing mode by increasing levels of insulin and cortisol and promoting inflammatory estrogen breakdown. The effect on your weight includes a growing belly, hips and thighs, and the persistence of fat in tough-to-target areas like your back, arms, and jawline. 

The Symbol of a Lifelong Promise

For nearly eight decades, Raskin’s Jewelers has been an intrinsic part of countless love stories, symbolizing commitment, eternal love, and unparalleled craftsmanship in the world of fine jewelry. Established in 1946 and now operated by the Carlisto family, this cherished family-owned jewelry store has been a beacon for couples in search of the perfect engagement ring.

One-Stop Shopping for Engaged Couples

Celebrating its 19th year of serving the ever-changing wedding industry, the Prescott Wedding Expo brings a fresh look, modern offerings, new styles, and the latest trends to its attendees. This year, the expo will take place Sunday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sam Hill Warehouse at 232 N. Granite St.

Historic Charm for Extraordinary Weddings

veryone has a different vision for their wedding, and by choosing to have the ceremony and reception at the Grand Highland hotel, a couple can bring that vision to life.

“We’re offering custom experiences,” said Jeanne Murphy, head of wedding and event sales for the hotel.

And they’re offering those experiences in a setting that is iconic Prescott. Built in 1903, the Grand Highland features historic charm, including lots of original elements such as bricks, windows, and flooring still in place, general manager Natasha Baierl said. Plus, it’s the only Whiskey Row venue with both indoor and outdoor venues (the ballroom and the Holiday Courtyard).

Baked with Love

Since she was a child, baking has been a love language for Kelly Gallegos. Now, through her business, Mac Daddy Macarons, she bakes love into every single cookie she makes.

French macarons, meringue-based sandwich cookies made with almond flour, egg whites, confectioners’ sugar, and fillings, are “having a moment right now,” Kelly said, in large part because they’re nice to look at. Kelly initially wanted to learn to make them even though she’d never tasted one, because “they’re just beautiful.”

A Rainy Day Wedding at the Van Dickson Ranch

It rained most of the day during Samara and Abe’s wedding at the Van Dickson Ranch in Skull Valley. It was just the third time in 14 years and 348 weddings that it rained during a ceremony, but this was a doozy.

Getting the Epic Shot

Kimberly Marsh never planned to start a photography business. Now, a decade in, she said during a recent interview, “I love it.”

Kim specializes in portraits and personal branding—and doing things differently.

Shortly after she started photographing people, others would see the photos and say, “I can see their soul in that picture,” or, “I feel like I know them,” or, “I can see straight through them.”

Destination Weddings Checklist

Las Vegas is the “Wedding Capital” of the world, and it certainly lives up to its name.  While researching, we were a bit overwhelmed by the number of chapels and locations from which to choose. We finally chose the Little Church of the West, the oldest wedding chapel in Las Vegas and a venue for couples from all over the globe since 1942. Our reception was directly afterward at Distill – a Neighborhood Bar, which has an amazing private space over its restaurant/bar. The weekend was full of shows, meetups, interactive museums, and family. 

Glorious Bursts of Color and Lush Green Abundance

Wendy and her husband Greg started offering weddings and other events on their 30-acre property four years ago (their son Grant and his bride Sofia were the first to get married there).

Hosting events at Lynx Creek Farm is a family affair. Wendy and Greg live on the property, and their daughter Raphael is the day-of coordinator.

Between events, the trio works to constantly beautify the property, adding color and depth to its wide-open views.

Sparking Creativity and Personalization

Sisters Annie Sharp and Holly Jones of One Hundred Chairs specialize in adding a personal touch and unique flair to life celebrations of every type.

Suspended Fluidity

Jen Martin is a master of movement, transitioning from one skill to the next with the grace and fluidity earned after years of dance training. She is strong and elegant, creative and artistic.

And she accomplishes all this while suspended in the air on one of several different apparatus.

Cherishing the Small-Town Charm

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Jennifer Burns, a multi-company entrepreneur (owner of NaturaBella Microblading and Permanent Cosmetics and Dream Travel Management, also known as AZWomen’sTravel), to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer. 

Sharing the Aloha Spirit

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Darla DeVille, Public Affairs Manager for the Northwest Division of APS, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

‘My Heart Lies in Giving Back’

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Jessica Parker, owner & esthetician at NAKED Beauty Bar, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

The Wonders of Nature

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Ellen Bashor, M.Ed., a Park Ranger and Outdoor Advocate, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

‘Beauty Around Every Corner’

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Madison Stephens, a mom, personal trainer, line dancing instructor, and avid hiker, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

‘We Have the Best’

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Sandy Griffis, Executive Director of the Yavapai County Contractors Association, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

‘An Abundance and Range of Activities’

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Aileen Casillas, owner of Florian, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

A Dream Come True

Prescott Woman Magazine chatted with Joellyn Nusbaum, a vacation rental owner and President of United Animal Friends, to find out what makes her enjoy Prescott and everything it has to offer.

PWM: How long have you lived in Prescott?

Joellyn: I’ve been coming to the Prescott area since 1982 when my folks bought a cabin but have lived in Prescott full time since 2002

Comfort and Support in K9 Form

  Prescott Police Department’s Victim Services Unit welcomes first facility K9, Eden … and the joy she brings ‘radiates’ By Hilary Dartt The Prescott Police Department’s (PPD) newest recruit has a unique specialty: unconditional love. Eden, a 17-month-old...

A Story of Love and Forgiveness

Although The Honey Girl documentary tells the story of Holocaust survivor Esther Basch, who spent three and a half months in Auschwitz, the film takes a unique approach: it strives to inspire people to hold a more open place in their hearts.

Esther’s is a story of forgiveness, love, and resilience and that’s what co-Executive Producers Laurie McCampbell and Rachel Basch Turet (Esther’s daughter) said they want the The Honey Girl to convey.

“Mom’s story,” Rachel said during a recent interview, “is how to live with the tools of love and forgiveness to embrace your life.”

The Gateway Trail

The Storm Trails in the heart of the Granite Dells now have a new access point. The Gateway Trail allows users to access the Peavine Trail just north of the Iron King intersection in just a half mile. The trail starts on Old Highway 89. When heading north on 89 out of Prescott, there is a right-hand turn just after Three Sisters Consignment that takes you past the trailer park to an area with some parking.

Well Worth the Drive

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness has so much scenic beauty to offer. It has many access points and many miles of trails surrounding it and in it. One of my favorite Sycamore hikes is the Sycamore Rim Trail. It is a bit of a drive to get to, but well worth the effort.

The Dells!

A New Set of ‘Incredibly Beautiful’ Trails Southeast of the Peavine/Iron King Intersection Provides Myriad Hiking Opportunities and Breathtaking Sights

West Spruce Goes East

I recently had a conversation with Jason Williams, Prescott National Forest (PNF) Trails and Wilderness Manager, about what is happening with the trails out at West Spruce.

He told me the latest project is a new trail that will connect to the West Spruce Trail, which currently ends or begins on Forest Road (FR) 373 just before the cattle guard. I jumped in the truck and went to see how much they have accomplished.

To find this new trail, head past Thumb Butte about 1.8 miles, then turn left onto FR 373. Continue another 3.2 miles on the dirt road to a small parking area on the right, just before the cattle guard. This new trail takes off to the east and offers spectacular views as it twists and turns over two miles to Copper Basin Road.  

This section of trail will be slightly narrower and more difficult than the Circle Trail.

A Loop for You!

If you are looking for a new adventure and haven’t done any exploring on the northwestern side of Granite Mountain, I have a loop for you. Fourteen miles out of Williamson Valley Road is the Almosta Ranch subdivision. Just a half-mile down Almosta Ranch Road, you’ll find a large parking area for the beginning of your exploration. Almosta Trail begins here and heads towards the western side of Granite Mountain. I took Almosta Trail to Lost Shoe and then Stringfeild back to Almosta to make about an eight-mile trek. Almosta Trail leads you through the end of the housing development and into the vast country full of pines, juniper, cactus, scrub oaks, manzanita, and even cottonwoods once you hit Mint Wash and Jerome Canyon.

Arizona in All its Glory

When Prescott residents Cal Seabaugh and Kelly Williams say they’ve seen Arizona, they mean it: the duo spent 45 days this past fall hiking the entire Arizona National Scenic Trail—all its 800 miles and 110,000 feet of elevation gain.

Stretching the length of the state, from Utah to the Mexican border, the trail, also known as the Arizona Trail, showcases Arizona’s diverse landscape. And, Kelly, said, “It’s all spectacular.”

Introducing the Headwaters Trail

Just before the two-mile mark, look for the trailhead sign on the left. Headwaters Trail is 3.27 miles of single track that will take you back to the Peavine. It is a very flowy trail that winds though the grass and it is a great place to get some miles in. Eventually the trail curves back toward the new subdivision. The trail continues through the area on a dirt single track in a wash. The fences for homes keep them silent and almost hidden. Follow the well-marked signs and stay on the dirt single track until you arrive back at the Peavine. Now you are about a mile from the parking area. This approximately seven-mile round trip is kind of a long journey, but because it doesn’t involve climbing any mountains, it is easy to accomplish.

Ranch Trail #62 East Side  

On a beautiful Sunday morning, I found myself struggling to leave my warm comfy bed and cup of coffee. Some days it is just hard to keep your chin up. I finally convinced myself not to waste the day and go for a hike to clear my head. I found myself heading to the Ranch Trailhead parking area just down Walker Road about a ¼ mile. I heard it had recently received some much-needed love.

Choose Your Own Adventure

When I was a kid I loved the choose your own adventure books. I would read them over and over until I had chosen every option possible. Spence Springs is a lot like those books. You can pick a starting point and create countless adventures.

One adventure I have enjoyed most recently is Vista, Noodle, Sidekick, Tatanka, Tunnel Vision, to the BLM. Spence Springs is now very well marked and at every turn there is not only a trail map but even a QR code so you can download the map and track yourself with your phone. Service in this area is quite good so even if you do manage to lose yourself it will not be hard to find you.

A Pleasant Surprise

The original Peavine Trail in Prescott is always a drier option, but it’s a little crowded these days. I heard Chino Valley had a new section of the Peavine rail trail ready to explore so I headed north on Highway 89. The trail materials on some of these old railroad beds make the trails a much less muddy option, and this is no exception: the Chino Valley section of the Peavine provided an almost completely secluded and mud-less hike just 10 minutes from Prescott.

Out of the Classroom and Into the World

Yavapai College EDventures are educational field trips offered through the Lifelong Learning Division on the Prescott campus. Every semester, EDventures offers a wide variety of learning experiences in diverse and spectacular locations throughout Yavapai County and Northern Arizona.

If you are new to this area and curious about early Arizona history and Native American cultures, EDventures has the perfect trip for you! We travel to the Hualapai and Navajo Nations, plus fascinating locations in Yavapai and Coconino Counties and surrounding areas, too. Everywhere we go, we learn about the Arizona pioneer and mining history, which makes our state an incredible place to explore. Find a trip that fits your activity level. Pick a leisurely driving adventure or sign up for a more ambitious hike.

Adventure Health

Whether you’re planning a camping trip to Yosemite or a honeymoon in the Bahamas, travel can be an unforgettable adventure. The last thing you want is an unexpected illness to ruin your plans.

Our immunity can suffer during travel for several reasons. Sleep can be compromised, we’re trying not-so-healthy foods, and we may get a little slack on the exercise routine. Combine this with exposure to more germs, forgetting to hydrate regularly, and the stress of being on the go, and our immune system may end up a little out of balance.

The good news is, that there are a few simple steps you can take to boost your immunity and improve your chances of staying healthy. 

The Wonders Await You … In Arizona!

Local First Arizona’s mission is to help advance tourism in rural cities and towns. A past Arizona Office of Tourism study found Arizonans were spending a whopping $6 billion annually on tourism in southern California alone. In an effort to shift even a fraction of that money into local communities, Local First set out to make it easier for Arizonans to discover all that in-state rural communities offer as destinations in their own right. Enter WeekendZona!

WeekendZona, just one of several tools and programs Local First launched to promote rural destinations, features guided three-day excursions into rural parts of the state.

‘The Jewel of the Pacific’

A must-see in central Chile is the colorful city of Valparaiso.  The second largest city in Chile after Santiago, it consists of more than 40 rolling hills by the sea in a range of colors that includes incredible street art on the sides of homes and businesses.  In 2003, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization declared it a World Heritage site. 

How Far Will Your Dreams Take You?

Once upon a time, there was a wild, fiery dreamer inside of each of us, who dreamed of far-off lands and adventures to be had. As we grew older and adulthood began knocking on our door, for many, those dreams were put up on a shelf and replaced by the never-ending responsibilities of everyday life: career, deadlines, family, health, and more.

A Getaway to Canyon Country …

Adventure seekers hoping to explore one of the most famed slot canyons in the world need look no further than a fall retreat to Hyatt Place Page/Lake Powell as the hotel debuts its new seasonal package with Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, which takes guests on a remarkable and enriching trek they won’t soon forget. 

‘We Were So Grateful’

The war in Ukraine has been stirring up memories for Mai Nguyen.

The impending North Vietnamese military invasion of South Vietnam forced Mai’s family to flee to the United States in 1975 when Mai was six years old, and she’s never returned. Vietnam has been a socialist republic controlled by communists ever since.

But you won’t hear Mai lamenting her life’s path.

Putting Her Clients on a Wise Path

Synthesizing knowledge from three decades of diverse banking roles, Veronica Aguilera now thoroughly enjoys the freedom of being a wealth advisor.

Veronica is somewhat of a rarity, as a widely cited Barron’s study estimates that only 15-20 percent of wealth advisors are female. What attracted her to this role?

“I love that I get to know my clients pretty intimately,” Veronica related. Her goal is to help clients create guaranteed income streams ahead of retirement, so they don’t fall prey to stock market jitters.

Breathtaking Grandeur

“I think I am on the wrong train,” I said to myself while on the five-minute ride from Zurich, Switzerland to Lucerne. My international travel skills have gotten a bit rusty in the nearly two-year break during the global pandemic.

Just A Spell Away!

Welcome to Just a Spell Away! I bring you the magic of adventure on your travels and help make your travel dreams come true … the way you want.

It’s All in the Data

Prescott Unified School District’s (PUSD) Testing Coordinator Rene Steingraber’s goal is to meet the district’s ever-changing proficiency testing and assessment needs. With that in mind, she assists educators, board members, and the public in understanding the data state testing provides through its assessment of students in grades three through 11.

“In the past, states did not have all of the proficiency testing expectations required by law today,” Rene said. “Over time, districts began seeing a need to better monitor the learning of all students.” 

Find Your Spark

Carissa Maxwell is on a mission. Through her new young women’s program, Find Your Spark, the owner of Glow Realty aspires to empower girls and young women to explore who they are becoming and what they’re interested in by providing a platform to ignite curiosity.

The goal: for these young people, ages thirteen to twenty-five, to advocate for themselves and create intentional lives.

PHS Grad Georgia Harrington Heads to Juilliard in the Fall

With an alum list boasting celebrities like Viola Davis, Val Kilmer and Jessica Chastain, it is with true Prescott Pride that one of our own shares her journey from dream to acceptance at one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the world: The Juilliard School. Georgia Harrington, a 2023 Prescott High School graduate, was accepted into Juilliard and will be majoring in acting there starting this fall.

Innovation Within Tradition

The Margot Fonteyn Academy of Ballet and Fine Arts (MFAB) reopens its world headquarters this August in Prescott, having relocated from New York and survived COVID. Sometimes it’s not just a dancer, but an entire Academy, that picks itself up off the mat.

Celebrating Success for Each Child

At Cedar Tree Montessori, learning is individualized, and the focus is on success.

Owned and operated by Debbie and Aly McMillan, the school, which just completed its 16th year, offers toddler programs for children 18 months to three years old, and a Montessori preschool program for children who are two-and-a-half to five years old.

Kickstart a Great Career

Yavapai College’s new four-year Bachelor of Science Business degree features three concentrations from which students can choose: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Management and Leadership.

Striving for Equity, Creating Opportunities

Young women who lay the right groundwork have more opportunities to follow the path that works for them. Helping people lay that groundwork—through education and empowering community partnerships and programs—is the goal of the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Her Perfect Fit

Sheryl Blosel has found her perfect fit. With a vast background in Information Technology (IT) and Database Management, her position as the Prescott Unified School District’s (PUSD) PowerSchool Administrator is just right.

PowerSchool, the student information system, is a database connected to the Arizona Department of Education via AzEDS, an Ed-fi model for Arizona that automates student data reporting—the vehicle by which the state calculates PUSD’s student funding. Most schools use some type of student information system, and Sheryl said she makes it “a personal mission to do quality internal audits for each school within the district to make sure schools are compliant with state/federal rules and regulations.”

Life is So Much Sweeter

I can’t stay silent. Eating disorders doubled during Covid. One in five diagnosed will die.

Quarantine was going as well as could be expected for our family of five. Our 10-year-old attended a micro-school and our teens seemingly thrived online. My husband and I worked away from home but were available as needed.

As we waited out the pandemic, we would have never guessed what was to come…

7 Benefits of Online Education

During COVID-19, some families started K12 e-learning and never sent their kids back to a traditional classroom. K12 e-learning is a type of education where students learn online instead of in a traditional brick-and-mortar school.

A Production of Love

These days, many weddings have a production value and creative expanse larger than we’ve ever seen. If you’d like to create an unforgettable experience, and the wedding of your dreams, consider Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts. Skip the destination wedding and let us transform our space for you with state-of-the-art projections, lighting, and music customized to fit any theme.

Lawton Champie: A Legend in Rodeo History

In the realm of rodeo, certain names etch themselves into the annals of history, embodying the spirit of grit, skill, and dedication. Lawton Champie stands as a towering figure among these legends, revered for his astounding achievements and unwavering passion for the sport. As the 2024 honoree of the Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc – World’s Oldest Rodeo®, Lawton’s legacy continues to resonate profoundly.

A Beautiful Blend of Music and Community

Founded in 2016, the Prescott Chorale comprises 50 members ranging in age from 30 to 85. Conductor Dennis Houser leads the group, which performs sings classical music, often with an orchestra and soloists, for around 1,500 folks each year.

The Prescott Chorale started as a group of 10 singers including Dennis and his wife, Kay. Searching for a space with good acoustics and more flexibility for their performances, they left the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center and formed their own group. Their relationship with the St. Luke’s community, where Dennis and his wife are the music staff, allowed them to secure a stage for their performances.

Special Musical Treats

The AZ Philharmonic to deliver special December and January performances, featuring singers, musicians, and music of the highest and most delightful caliber

The Arts Are Alive with the Holiday Spirit

Get in on the holiday spirit at Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts. Join the organization for the 23rd Annual Holiday Market! As many know, Prescott is considered Arizona’s Christmas City, and with Acker Night, the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Courthouse Plaza, The Light Parade and so much more, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

Healing through Song

The dream of an Interfaith choir carried with me when we moved to Prescott four years ago when Patty was called to be the minister at Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. I called for an Interfaith choir and named it the Quad-City Interfaith Choir. We met once in March 2020 and then a week later we had to stop meeting due to COVID. My dream and desire didn’t fade, and last year I decided it was time to get a choir going again. I called the Prescott Latter-Day Saints music director, Juli Dalton, and we spent many hours talking about how we could gather singers from several congregations around Prescott.  We partnered with Kellie Walker Hart, music director at Trinity Presbyterian Church and Rabbi Susan Schanerman from Temple B’rith Shalom and invited singers to join us for our first rehearsal last January.

Putting Color—and Smiles—on Faces

Prescott Woman Magazine sat down with Tiffany Isenberger, owner of Nuggy Bug Parties and a member of the Prescott Downtown Partnership (PDP), to find out what she enjoys most about living and working in Prescott.

Sharing Music as One Voice

Una Voca Women’s Choir “highlights many individual voices and personalities, and through music, we come together to share our music as one voice,” said Arlene Hardy, Founder and Artistic Director.

Very Spooky

You are cordially invited to the annual Ghost Talk Celebration at Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts, with performances of a new, original play on October 27, 28, and 29.

Arizona’s Christmas City to Celebrate a Full Season of Holiday Cheer

Prescott’s holiday season line-up will please everyone with live music, an outside Christmas Market, German Food and drink, Santa Visits, a New Year’s Eve Party, and More

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