Travel

Luxury Vacation Destination

French Lick Resort Offers Experiences for All Types of Travelers Article by Michelle Moody | Photography by Michelle Moody + Provided If you’re searching for a new destination for a weekend escape, we’ve found the perfect luxury, midwest vacation spot. Just a short three-hour drive away, nestled in the Indiana hills of the Hoosier National Forest, is the historic French Lick Resort.  The resort is home to two AAA Four-Diamond nationally historic hotels, the French Lick Springs Hotel and the...

Travel

The Ultimate Staycation

Ode to Life, Leisure, and Delectable Cuisine at Hotel Carmichael Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark, Hotel Carmichael When life gets busy, it's easy to let things like relaxation and self-care fall by the wayside. That's where a staycation at Hotel Carmichael comes in. Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection is a boutique hotel that encourages guests to stay fully present and appreciate a local retreat. Hotel Carmichael invites you to indulge in their many amenities...

Home Services

Window to Carmel

How a Local Business Shows Love to Carmel Through Restoration Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark, Jack Gittoes What sets Carmel apart from other cities is how much we love supporting local businesses. But much more than that is how businesses pour that love back into the community. Window Consultants of Indiana (WCI) is a shining example of this.  Unveiling the Window to Carmel Brett Schubert and his business partner Chris Fox founded WCI in 2020 after long careers in...

Life + Culture

Celebrating Disability Awareness

Embracing Inclusivity in Carmel Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark (Maverick Marketing) As we approach Disability Awareness Month in March, we want to ensure that readers and Carmel residents are well-informed about disability advocacy in Carmel.  To this end, we spoke with three Advisory Committee on Disability members, Laura Campbell, David Littlejohn, and Tim Paramore, to learn more about the local initiatives, partnerships, and resources created for a more inclusive...

Fitness

Building Stronger Futures

How FlexWerk Fitness Reimagines the Fitness Industry Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Brianna Richardson Photography The fitness industry constantly evolves, shaped by customer preferences in the social media era and technological advancements. Among these pioneers leading the change in such a fast-paced industry is FlexWerk Fitness in Carmel, whose unique fitness approach revamps how we interact with wellness.  We featured the owner, Steve Pirt, in our September issue.  FlexWerk...

Health + Wellness

Mental Health is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

How Endurance Mental Health & Wellness Redefines Well-Being Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark (Maverick Marketing) For Kayla Beier (FNP-C, PMHNP-BC), mental health is not just a profession – it is a lifelong connection intertwined with her early caregiving experiences.   As a family nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine and psychiatry, her journey into the realm of mental health began during her childhood when she became a caregiver for a parent with severe...

Arts + Culture

Art of Healing

Discovering the Link Between Creativity and Wellness Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Radie Steiner (Steiner Studios Art) Humans are inherently creative. Art has been at the center of societies since recorded history began. It’s how we communicate and process our emotions. So it’s no stretch to say that art is crucial to wellness. Radie Steiner of Steiner Studios Art and Matt Hurdle of Matt Hurdle Fine Art work in different mediums and have different relationships with their...

Health + Wellness

Unlocking Peace and Tranquility

How Urban Meditation Incorporates Mindfulness Daily Article by Annalisa Sawick and Hillarie Finley | Photography by Maverick Marketing Amidst the fast-paced nature of modern life and a growing presence of stress, people need inner peace more than ever. In 2020, Tina Hallett and Kristy Paul opened Urban Meditation in Indianapolis with a simple goal: use the method that transformed their lives and make meditation accessible to everyone. Since then, they’ve empowered the wellness movement and...

Home + Design

Treasure Trove

Discover Unique Gifts from Local Boutiques Article by Hillarie Finley | Photography by Logan Clark Linden Tree Gifts 210 N. 10th St., Noblesville, IN 46060 736 Hanover Place, Suite 108, Carmel, IN 46032 Bearing a rich history of delivering exceptional products, Linden Tree is synonymous with on-trend and unique offerings, all while fitting any budget. They aim to make every customer’s search for the picture-perfect gift hassle-free. They offer complimentary gift wrapping and flexible...

Life + Culture

Mayor Jim Brainard Bids Farewell

After 20 Years in Office, Mayor Brainard Reflects on His Legacy and Carmel's Future Article by Andrea Kulsrud | Photography by Logan Clark, Roben Bellomo As Carmel turns into a winter wonderland, we sat down with Jim Brainard to reflect on his seven terms as the mayor. It is hard to imagine Carmel without Brainard as mayor. He says he would likely have continued practicing law and had more time to play his beloved French horn if he had not been elected. It is difficult to summarize the list...