Life Style Denver by Gretchen Faber

Denver’s Washington Park Garden Tour 2011 – A Feast for the Senses

We love to garden in Denver.  There are garden tours in nearly every area of town this time of year. This weekend in Denver, we have an especially nice Garden tour in the treasure of a neighborhood we call Wash Park.  The Washington Park Garden Tour is a benefit for the Denver Hospice, so mark your calendars for June 18th. Featuring 10 gardens, each with a different personality, the garden tour will be a particularly pleasant way to spend Saturday afternoon. You...Continue Reading!

Gretchen Faber Presents 715 S. York – In Denver’s Washington Park

If you've had the chance to see one of Denver's Washington Park bungalows, you'd know why they're so beloved. Sure, you don't get the big house in the 'burbs, but you do have the rare opportunity to "borrow" a house and it's history from the past and future owners. 715 South York on the east side of Washington Park is just such a charming bungalow.  Nestled into one of Denver's premier neighborhoods, and listed by Gretchen Faber, this home has been lovingly...Continue Reading!

Memorial Day Gaylord Street Festival, Washington Park Neighborhood

This weekend is the annual Gaylord Street Festival in Denver's Washington Park neighborhood. There's something for everyone at the Gaylord Festival: Food booths Games for kids Mini carnival rides for the little ones Gift ideas - clothes, art, jewelry, candles Music and dancing Afternoon showers are likely this weekend so head over this morning or tomorrow. We walked Duke there yesterday and he was excited to run into his long lost buddy, Whiskey. They came together from the same doggie prison in Texas and haven't seen...Continue Reading!

You Are Going to Love The Tavern Restaurant in Denver’s Washington Park

When we eat out, we usually stick close to home.  We often choose to walk to a nearby restaurant, and last week we chose the newly opened Tavern Wash Park. This is a high energy take on the other Tavern Restaurant in the Lowry neighborhood.  Mainly because it's much smaller.  The menu is very casual, and they're currently advertising a "romantic" Valentine's dinner, which I just can't picture.  It will probably be more like a Valentine's dinner with the rest of...Continue Reading!

Breakfast in Denver

It's been awhile since I've written about a great local restaurant. Lately, I've been concentrating on real estate information. The recent stressful developments all over the news makes me think that getting a fine cup of coffee and a great breakfast treat would be a welcome distraction. Devil's Food is just the place. Located on Gaylord street, Devil's Food is a bakery and restaurant serving up imaginative fare at a low key pace. I went there recently with a client and...Continue Reading!

Gaylord Street Festival

Our favorite thing to do with our boys on Memorial Day weekend is walk over to the Gaylord Street Festival and celebrate the beginning of summer. We used to watch the kids bounce in the blow-up castle. Now, they're too big for that and prefer the climbing wall. There are booths with crafts, a kiddie carnival, plus the shops and restaurants are all open, and the neighbors are out enjoying the day with you. If you're in town this weekend, don't...Continue Reading!

Washington Park Gem

Temporarily off the Market - Winter 2008 706 South Williams Street Classic Red Brick 2 Story Georgian by Weston Homes Location, Location, Location...2 Blocks from Washington Park Granite Countertops, Black Appliances & Heartwood Maple Cabinetry Large Kitchen Island and Cozy Breakfast Nook Granite-Surround Gas Fireplace in Living Room Brick Fireplace and Built-In Shelving in Family Room Hardwood Floors, Crown Molding & 9’ Ceilings Built-In Bookcases and Pocket-Doors in Study/Den French Doors Open to Private Patio Butler’s Pantry with 2nd Oven and Great Storage “Mudroom” Laundry Area w/ 16”...Continue Reading!

Washington Park Home Tour 2008

If you don't have anything to do tomorrow, and you like the idea of touring homes in one of Denver's primo neighborhoods, then look no further than the Washington Park Home Tour. You can drop in at any one of the featured homes, or begin at Steele Elementary. The neighborhood is eclectic - with many scrapes, "pop-tops," Victorians and post-war bungalows. The home tour benefits Steele Elementary, the local Wash Park elementary school and runs from 10 am until 4 pm....Continue Reading!