Food + Beverage

The Imaginal Vineyard

Inside the Heart of Sassafras Springs Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Meredith Mashburn Sitting in the tasting room at Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery, I was reminded of somewhere I can’t quite place. People use phrases like déjà vu to describe such experiences, but I was inclined to take this a step further.   The term “the imaginal” was coined by philosophers of the twentieth century. The meaning of this term is a realm that exists somewhere between everyday life and the...

Health + Wellness

The Power of Three

How Three Female Business Owners Choose Collaboration Over Competition Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Ryan Coody “Always do pictures first,” said Rachel Virden, owner of be.dynamic. “You cannot bring this group of women together and do pictures after.”   Two months ago, on a day revitalized with the warmth and clarity of spring, I met with three Northwest Arkansas business owners who have turned a shared corner of our community into a destination for wellness. Alongside Rachel were...

Food + Beverage

Pretty in Pink

Inspired by Moms Everywhere Article and Photography by Carol Blanchet Pretty in Pink tastes like the iced, grownup version of strawberry shortcake — buttery and warm from the brownbutter vanilla espresso, topped with a light, airy strawberry cold foam that brings that freshfruit sweetness. It’s creamy without being heavy, sweet without being sugary, and it finishes with that soft, nostalgic strawberry lift. A little dessert energy, a lot of everyday comfort. You’ll need: 1 Tablespoon browned...

Local Services

What's New in Springdale and Beyond

The latest enterprises to reach our area through formation and revival Article by Bo Simpson | Photography by Madelyn Massanelli Bricks & Minifigs An adventure land for the ghosts of LEGOLAND past, Bricks & Minifigs is coming soon to Springdale. Built around a mission to “rebuild, reuse, and reimagine,” the store specializes in retired LEGO sets, rare minifigures, and bulk pieces ready for new life. They also accept collections from builders looking to sell or trade parts of their past...