Rise, a new dental clinic on Prospector Avenue, emphasizes holistic wellness. Unlike traditional dental practices, Dr. Ryan Osorio and his staff schedule fewer patients each day, aiming to ensure that each individual receives their undivided attention and comprehensive care.

The clinic’s philosophy centers around treating the “entire smile,” addressing oral health and patients’ physical, mental, emotional and energetic well-being.

“There are aspects beyond the physical smile that are crucial to a great smile,” said Osorio, the clinic’s founder. “That is why I have included the studio. This is a concept that I call the ‘inner smile.’ It’s really about overall well-being. All the aspects of who you are contribute to your smile.”

Rise offers various services for all ages, from routine check-ups and cleanings to complete smile renovations. The clinic’s wellness-based approach includes workshops designed to develop that “inner smile.”

Osorio said he is trying to change the prevailing perception of what a smile truly means. Many individuals equate a smile solely with happiness. He believes that inner peace is another crucial aspect to consider.

“Inner peace is always relevant. That is what we will focus on teaching in the upstairs studio,” he said.

Rise is gathering people from the wellness community in Park City to also offer sound healing, breathwork, and workshops on personal growth and mindset. These offerings will be scheduled soon in their studio.

By focusing on holistic wellness, Osorio said he aims to help patients achieve a balance between their external expressions and their inner feelings, fostering a more profound understanding of their smiles.

“I have been studying the smile for a long time. As a kid, they called me ‘Smiley Ry’ because I was a smiley guy. I have always been intrigued by the smile, which is one aspect that brought me to dentistry,” said Osorio. “I love the fusion of the artistic side of the brain and the scientific part of the brain.”

The serene atmosphere of the clinic, designed using the Danish concept of Hygge along with with a commitment to individualized care, sets Rise apart in Park City’s competitive dental landscape.

Rise also offers a mini facial after dental appointments to heighten relaxation and rejuvenation, along with nourishing and refreshing skin, is part of the clinic’s holistic approach to wellness.

For more information, visit Rise at 1800 Prospector Avenue, Park City, Utah, or call 435-214-0544.

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Fred Marshall Painting is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, celebrating a legacy built on craftsmanship, dedication and community, according to its leaders. Founded by Fred Marshall in June 1974, the company has grown from a solo gig to a sought-after name in residential and commercial painting throughout Utah, employing 60 people with job crews of four.

At age 20, Fred Marshall moved to Utah in the fall of 1972 with dreams of skiing. He joined the ski patrol at Park West (now part of Park City Mountain) in 1974. After balancing skis in winter with brushes during the summer, he decided to pursue painting full time in 1985.

The first brushstrokes of Marshall’s career were laid at the home of Bernice and Betty Watts in Park City. Their home is now the location of High West Saloon. His second job was painting the house of Tillie Bosman, a local icon, after she saw him walk down the dirt streets with paint on his clothes.

“Working hard and customer loyalty, having people call you again, is what I am most grateful for,” said Marshall. “One thing led to another, and the company kept building in size. The beginnings of the business were very innocent. My intent [ski patrol] was something different at the time. As the town was growing, so was the business.”

Over the years, Fred Marshall Painting has achieved numerous milestones. Its growth was organic, driven by word-of-mouth recommendations and consistently high-quality work. The small operation that began with Marshall’s solo efforts has evolved into a business known for customer service and attention to detail.

Marshall sold the business in 2010 to brothers Todd and Andrew Laver and stayed on with the company until he retired in 2014. He still does some consulting for the company. His cousin Scott Marshall retired from the company this year after 40 years.

Today, Ethan Bennett, Todd Laver’s son-in-law, has been running the business for nearly 10 years.

“We looked at many businesses before we purchased Fred Marshall Painting in 2010. Three things that really helped FMP stand out were reputation, employees, and longevity,” said Andrew Laver. “The company was widely seen as the best painting contractor in Park City. The managers, foremen and painters were very skilled, and most of them had been with the company for years. All these things gave us confidence that Fred Marshall Painting was a quality, well-run company and that it could perform in good and bad economic cycles. Fred Marshall has truly painted the town.”

Bennett took the reins of Fred Marshall Painting in January 2015, aiming for a seamless transition in leadership while preserving the company’s core values and commitment to quality. Having moved to Utah from Indiana, where he honed his skills at a Fortune 500 company as a scheduler for a manufacturing plant, Bennett was seen as a proactive choice for the company’s future.

“There is a certain element that I have to maintain what Fred has done such a good job of establishing, being the top painter in Park City, word of mouth is everything,” Bennett said. “Because Fred has maintained such a good reputation, it is easy for us to fill up our schedule. We are booked out for several months, especially in the summertime.”

“I just tried to always treat people the way I wanted to be treated, from customers to employees,” said Fred Marshall. “It was so basic. Being able to stay in Park City and afford to live here, it has been a great run.”

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Amongst awe-inspiring landscapes, a solitary figure often stands, camera in hand, aiming to capture the essence of nature’s most elusive creatures.  

Amy Eskind, a freelance journalist by profession, merges her love for storytelling with photography, especially wildlife photography.

She moved in 2021 from Washington, D.C., to Utah and fell in love with the wildlife. The beauty of the region and its biodiversity deepened her interest in photography and gave her new perspective on the stories she wanted to tell, she said.

Today, she has 22 pieces of photography displayed in the high-end luxury retail store, The Bed Room.

“I really enjoy taking photos of animals,” she said. “I like the connection. I try and create emotion in my pictures.”

As a freelance journalist always looking for stories, Eskind tries to find narratives that captivate and engage. When she discovers a compelling candidate, she pursues it with enthusiasm and curiosity. Her stories and op-eds have appeared in publications such as People magazine, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times.

Her transition to wildlife photography did not diminish her interest in storytelling. Instead, it allowed her to combine her knack for narrative with visual elements. She wants each photograph to be more than just an image, but rather a story captured in a single frame.

“I took a trip to Katmai National Park in Alaska just to take pictures of bears,” Eskind said. “It was phenomenal. The bears didn’t pay any attention to me because there was salmon in the water. It was an incredible situation.”

In addition to showcasing Eskind’s wildlife photography, The Bed Room specializes in high-end linens, mattresses and bed furniture.

The store’s commitment to quality and elegance makes it an ideal venue for art displays, blending fine furnishing with works of art, owner Scott Hollis said.

“We believe at the Bed Room Park City, you deserve the satisfaction of making bedtime the best part of the day. You deserve the peace of mind of knowing that when you pull up the sheets, you’re going to sleep,” said Hollis. “Comfortable, cozy, luscious, and invigorating — your bed should be a place you can go to escape, dream and rejuvenate. Sleep should be the ultimate experience. And it can be. We have carefully curated one of the best collections of luxury sleep products from around the globe.”

To learn more about Eskind, visit her Instagram at @AmySees. For more on the store: thebedroomparkcity.com

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Clark’s Christmas Foundation, established in 2023 and named after founder Kelli Klunder’s dog, Clark, wants all children in Park City to have a magical holiday season.

From July 1 through July 19, the foundation will hold an opportunity drawing to raise funds for Christmas presents for local children in need. Participants can the drawing by scanning a QR code or visiting the foundation’s website, clarkschristmas.org. Tickets are priced at $15 for one, $25 for two, and $30 for three. The drawing will close on July 19 at 8 p.m.

“We chose to do this drawing online so that all the proceeds will go to the children we are serving,” Klunder said.

Clark’s Christmas Foundation will present the “Twelve Days of Christmas” series on social media to further engage the community and highlight their 11 partners. Starting July 7, the foundation each day will feature a local business that has partnered with the cause. Followers can look forward to heartwarming stories, special offers, and other ways these businesses are contributing to making the holiday season a little brighter.

Hearth and Hill, a local restaurant, is also contributing to the fundraising efforts by launching a special drink in August called “Clark’s Sunny Sleigh Ride.” The cocktail features local Waterpocket’s Temple of the Moon Gin, a housemade lemongrass-rosemary shrub, Clearwater Distilling’s “Josephine” Eau de Vie, and sparkling water. Hearth and Hill will donate a portion of the proceeds to Clark’s Christmas Foundation.

Last year, the foundation sponsored 85 children They are aiming to surpass last year by raising $20,000 to $25,000 to help more families.

“I have nephews and nieces and I really love to buy kids Christmas presents, and I wanted to do that locally, but I could not find resources to do what I wanted in Park City and Summit County,” Klunder said. “There are so many families who need it. Yes, we live in a very affluent town, but there are still families out there that need our support, especially during the holiday times.”

Individuals can donate money directly through the foundation’s website, where they also have the option to sponsor a child. By sponsoring a child, donors will get a wishlist and the opportunity to shop for specific gifts, ensuring the children’s holiday wishes come true.

Families in need or individuals who would like to receive assistance from Clark’s Christmas Foundation can visit the foundation’s website and fill out the application, which opens in September.

For more information or to participate in the drawing, visit clarkschristmas.org.

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The Bene Essè Wellness Center in Park City — meaning “well-being” in Latin — has introduced the Harmonic Egg to the mountain town.

The egg is a therapeutic device that harmoniously blends ancient healing principles with cutting-edge technology, promising to empower, heal and balance individuals seeking a holistic approach to wellness, according to the center’s founders.

Started by siblings Kadi Gilbert, a registered nurse, and Jenny Bode, this wellness approach is customized for each client. Each session aims to leverage frequency medicine modalities to restore and maintain optimal bodily function.

“We offer the first Harmonic Egg therapy chambers in Utah,” Gilbert said. “They combine the most powerful forms of frequency or energy medicine into an immersive experience to stimulate healing, energy balancing and overall wellness. It is pretty remarkable what the chambers can do.”

The Harmonic Egg offers a combination of light, color, sound, musical chords and sacred geometry. Each element of the Harmonic Egg carries specific frequencies that work in concert to enhance energy flow and address imbalances, according to Gilbert.

The chambers use light, color, sound, musical instruments and cords while the client sits in a zero-gravity recliner inside.

“When a person enters the chamber, they are actually being flooded with healing energies that are specific to them individually,” Gilbert said. “They foster cellular healing and DNA repair. They do a lot. The principles of energy medicine have been proven.”

The Harmonic Egg promotes healing and balancing and helps to reset the autonomic nervous system, she said. The therapy is designed to help individuals reconnect with their inner selves, facilitating a deeper state of relaxation and well-being. By addressing both physical and energetic imbalances, it stimulates holistic health.

“It’s been an amazing journey. My sister and I have dreamed of having a wellness center for well over 25 years, and life events have prevented this,” said Kadi. “Chasing our dream at this stage in our lives just shows that it’s never too late for people to pursue their dreams! We hope helping to restore hope, wellness and well-being to other people will give them  the strength and health to pursue their own dreams.”

For more information on the Harmonic Egg or to schedule a session, visit Bene Essè Wellness Center’s website: beneessewellness.com.

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At the heart of every gathering lies a story of connection, community, and the care we share with one another. This is what Ashley Gould believes, anyway, and she’s started a tableware brand to foster bonds while dining.

Once a lawyer and corporate executive, Gould embraced a new path after observing a fading glow of empathy and togetherness in our fast-paced world. With Âme Atendre, she hopes to rekindle these values, one gathering at a time.

The name of her brand, Âme Atendre, itself is a tapestry of meanings, with “âme” embodying “spirit” or “soul,” and “atendre” a nod to the old French for “to take care of” or “to attend to.”

These words illustrate the brand and its mission — to create moments that nourish the soul and bring people closer in the spirit of genuine care and connection, she said.

“My company is all about human connection even through its objects. I really believe that objects can help us connect and we feel our environment,” said Gould. “I feel like in France they are much better at taking a minute and spending time together. We in America are rushing a lot. We have become so much more polarized, and I feel like we need to get back to the place where we can sit around a table and have a conversation about any topic and be curious and respectful.”

Gould and principal designer Dylan Williamson have put together a collection aiming for creativity and design with functionality at the core. Each piece, whether hand-crafted ceramic dinner sets, glass drinkware or serveware, is designed to inspire and elevate any gathering, she said.

The goal was to create everyday objects that are also thoughtfully designed for today’s world — microwave and dishwasher-safe.

The collection is a global collaboration, with the ceramics being hand-thrown in Utah by Villa Ceramics.

Beyond the tableware, Âme Atendre offers a selection of gifts. From handcrafted backgammon sets to sophisticated stationery, the brand caters to a diverse range of interests. Even culinary offerings such as artisanal sweets, rich oils and flavorful spreads find their place, each selected to enhance the joy of hosting and add value to shared moments.

Tying together the essence of Âme Atendre is the podcast, “On the Table with Ashley.” Hosted by Gould, the podcast dives into the significance of the objects that grace our lives, the beauty of intentional design, and the impactful role they play.

Through a blend of practical advice, stories and discussions, listeners are invited to explore how sharing a meal can transform relationships and experiences.

“My mom was always an amazing entertainer and would lay out a beautiful table and maybe more importantly was so gracious about inviting people into our home,” Gould said. “She also had a stationary and small gift shop. I think that, combined with my experience in France and seeing this polarization happening, is what drove me to start the business.”

To learn more about the products and to order visit ameatendre.com/our-collections.

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The Village Bicycle Project is not just a way to off load your old bicycle. It’s a vehicle of opportunity for the people who receive these bikes in Sierra Leone and Ghana.

The group will hold its fourth annual Spring Bike Drive on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Park City Mountain Resort Canyons Village parking area (Cabriolet). Bicycles of all sizes for children and adults and cycling-related gear such as tires, tubes, water bottles and apparel are welcome.

The enhanced mobility from having a bicycle in one of these countries leads to increased productivity, opening doors to employment and education, organizers said, to go along with environmental sustainability and physical well-being.

Last year, the Village Bicycle Project collected 125 bicycles during the annual bike donation drive.

“Regardless of how much money we raise, we need bikes. They are the star of the show,” said James May, a member of the Village Bicycle board. “When we get 125 or more bikes from Park City, that is a quarter of a shipping container, which is pretty awesome. Park City is comprised of people all over the country so we have a global mindset and a giving community spirit.”

As of 2023, the Village Bicycle Project has:

• Shipped 142,000 bikes to Ghana and Sierra Leone
• Trained 23,500 people in repair
• 4,200 women and girls learned to ride
• Distributed 61,500 tools to keep bikes tolling

With the help of donors and volunteers, the Village Bicycle Project ships 20 storage containers of bikes each year to Sierra Leone and Ghana. The Village Bicycle Project also conducts hands-on maintenance training, particularly for women and girls.

“We concentrate our bike efforts on that day [May 18] because it is administratively easy, but we collect stuff all year round,” said May. “People can contact me, and we would be happy to take bikes whenever people have them. We will take old and beat up stuff.”

We are looking for any bike in roughly usable condition, kids or adult models, even if old (mountain bikes are best).

To assist with shipping and training costs, the group seeks a donation of $25 and a bicycle. They said they also will take used parts, tires, tubes and any cycling clothing in decent shape. They view donated bicycles as a means to education, work, and a better life for those in remote areas of Sierra Leone and Ghana.

Village Bicycle Project was founded in 1999 in Seattle by David Peckham, a bicycle activist and former Peace Corps volunteer.

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Maker Union will celebrate the grand opening of its expanded space Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1912 Sidewinder Drive, suite 104.

Maker Union, a nonprofit in Park City that opened in 2023, is not only about offering employment to adults with diverse abilities. It’s about ensuring that these opportunities are equitable, enriching, and tailored to each individual’s unique talents, according to founder Anne Peters. She said she was inspired by her daughter’s disabilities.

“During the first year, we built and shipped over 300 gift boxes between October and December last year,” said Peters. “It was a dream come true. I have never worked so hard in my life, and the team worked so hard. It was so exciting to hand them a check. The pilot was a wild success.”

Needing to expand to a space larger than the 300 square feet they were occupying, Peters found a new space in Prospector. A new lease was signed, and Makers Union moved into the 2,000-square-foot space on April 1.

“The beauty of the space is also that I am renting the conference room as my office so I can look at Makers Union while I work,” Peters said. It is on the ground floor, so those in wheelchairs or with limited mobility can easily get in here. We also had a full kitchen built and a washer and dryer put in for possible employment. I filled it with as many forward-thinking ideas as I could.”

Maker Union creates themed gift boxes for purchase and employs 20 workers. Peters is looking for additional employment opportunities.  

For more information about  Maker Union or to donate, visit makerunion.org/

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On Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, yoga will raise scholarship funds as well as provide its other healthy effects.

The Yoga Mastery Institute, previously Tadasana Yoga, will partner with Women’s Inspired Network of Park City to raise money for female high school students.

“We are so pleased to be partnering with WIN Park City for this event. We get to introduce the Yoga Mastery program to the community and raise funds for local high school women at the same time. This is exciting for everyone involved,” said Melissa Garland, owner of the Yoga Mastery Institute. “The class is for all levels and will teach the five essential poses of yoga, plus mindfulness techniques, that build strength and dramatically reduce anxiety.”

Win for Good Corp., the philanthropic branch of WIN Park City, works year-round to gather resources, which are then turned into educational scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to select female students from Park City High School, Wasatch High School, South Summit High School, and, most recently, North Summit High School. The organization has raised over $200,000 to aidthe young women in their educational pursuits after high school.

“Our entire mission at the Women’s Inspired Network is to co-create a community that gets to connect, inspire, and grow together,” said Kirsten Gunnerud, executive director for WIN Park City and Win for Good. “This fundraising event provides an opportunity for not just our members, but for anyone in the Park City community to connect with each other, grow and learn new things — all ages are welcome! That alone is incredible, and even more so because the funds raised provide a launchpad for our local high school women to pursue their dreams.”

The event welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. Tickets cost $50, accessible via the “events” section at WINparkcity.com, and are tax-deductible. The Yoga Mastery Institute will be covering all event-related expenses so that the funds raised all go to the program.

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At the heart of the local ski community is a family whose legacy on the slopes is as legendary as their aspirations for the future. Trace Worthington’s family story covers talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit, including the dreams of his two teenage daughters, Izzy and Sami, with their own sights set on Olympic gold.

Trace is familiar from his Olympic days competing in freestyle skiing with 37 World Cup victories, 11 national titles, 79 visits to the podium and seven world titles (he retired in 1997 from the sport) and current broadcasting role with NBC.

He’s passed on more than just his passion for skiing to his daughters. Izzy, 17, and Sami, 19, who is part of the U.S. mogul team, are making waves in the ski world in their turn, too.

Despite a recent knee injury, Sami is focused on securing her place at the Deer Valley World Cup in 2025.

Izzy recently debuted in a World Cup event in ski halfpipe at Copper Mountain in Colorado, a step toward her Olympic dreams.

The sisters both aspire to participate in the next Olympic Games in 2026.

Their ambition finds its roots deep in the family’s Olympic history, tracing back to great-grandfather Harry Worthington’s participation in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, where he finished fourth in long jumping for the United States.

“It has been fun to have them follow in some footsteps, whether it is freestyle skiing or Sami doing moguls,” Trace said.  “It has been pretty cool for them to grow up in the [ski] community and be a part of it and also be successful at it, which has been fun to watch as a parent.”

Handmade warmth

Izzy’s journey toward the Olympics is intertwined with her entrepreneurial pursuits. Currently competing on Park City Ski and Snowboard’s Park and Pipe Team in an era when athletic endeavors require significant financial investment, Izzy has taken matters into her own hands quite literally.

With over 5,000 hand-sewn fleece hats sold and orders pouring in from ski companies, her small business, IZLO (named by combining her first name with her middle name, Lola).  IZLO’s website: izloapparel.com/

“I was honestly just really bored most of the winter so I decided to ask one of my neighbors [to borrow] a sewing machine and taught myself how to sew,” Izzy said. “I tried many different things, but I wanted it to be something I could do on my own and not send to a big manufacturer to make. It took me at least 40 tries to get a pretty good hat. I am still learning and testing.”

Each hat costs $26-$28. The enterprise has grown enough that Izzy now employs help to meet demand. So far, she has earned enough from sales to fund half of her ski season.

“A full-time skier traveling 10+ places a year is expensive,” Izzy said. “I am saving my money to hopefully go on a service trip to Rwanda in 2025 with the Kids Play International program, which is run by Tracy Evans [former Olympian in aerials skiing]. I have wanted to go on this trip for more than three years now and have been saving up ever since.”

Izzy is working on a design for her next endeavor, fleece overalls, that she hopes to release next winter.

“It has been fun to see people all around the world wearing them because it’s definitely overwhelming, and you never know where your business is going to go,” Izzy said. “Starting a business means you just have to keep going, even if none are selling.”

Racing toward future

The path to Olympic glory is fraught with challenges, from the physical toll of rigorous training to the financial burdens associated with professional sport.

Sami grew up skiing on Wasatch and Park City Ski & Snowboard and gives both organizations credit for her development as a skier.

“I attended the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver when I was little. I watched the mogul event, and Hannah Kearney get her metal,” Sami said. “I had already been leaning toward freestyle because I love jumping. Watching Hannah and my dad, who is an aerialist — he has coached me a lot — has inspired me.”

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