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"Let's have a human moment."
That's what someone said at a client dinner this past Sunday. We'd already been working for hours and had kept going straight through dinner to wrap up the last details. I'll admit I was skeptical. I tend to be all business, and by that point, I was exhausted and ready to head back to my hotel. But I played along.
The first question: "Name something that recently brought you joy." Mine was easy. Two weeks ago a fawn was born on my property, and I got to watch her try to stand on those shaky little legs. It was so adorable my heart could hardly take it.
From there, everyone opened up about all kinds of personal things, and I came away seeing this group a little differently — as people, not just client partners. I hadn't realized how much my brain needed the break, or how much it would mean to connect over something other than work. It was a good reminder, especially in a season this busy.
And busy we've been. Our team has grown, and with it we've moved into new areas: workforce development, education, and coaching. We've kicked off new coaching projects and started tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our communities. (Curious where our philanthropy is focused? Scroll down to "Strategic Funding Support" for the full picture.) We also launched a new website that is cleaner, faster, and a much better reflection of where we are today. The old one was built on a 2010 platform, so let's just say it was time.
Which brings me back to that dinner. What I keep thinking about is how rare it is to actually step away and be present with people, which is exactly why I'm so excited about this last bit of news. Conifer Cabin is now open for small events and team meetings. We built it to be the kind of place that's hard to find: inspiring without being over the top, quiet enough to actually focus, and close enough to Denver that you're not burning half your day on the drive. Whether it's a retreat, a workshop, a milestone celebration, or just a full day away from the usual distractions – the mountains are calling.
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