Your Festival Focus feature is SPECTACULAR, so beautifully written!
— Sharon Isbin, American classical guitarist
In 50 years of magazine and book publishing experience, I observed and managed many writers and editors. Sarah is one of the best. Her strong capabilities include idea generation, writing and editing, the business of publishing, sales and public relations, and, always, a positive and constructive attitude.
— Cleon 'Bud' Knapp, former owner and publisher, Architectural Digest
Sarah’s intelligence and thoughtful approach are apparent on any project we engage her with. She has managed client interviews for us and uses her copywriting skills to turn the interview into a great story for our marketing efforts. Her skills with editing and content writing are consistent and she brings additional thought to each project to enhance it. Sarah is fabulous to work with and her collaborative style makes it easy.
— Linda Hill, Owner and Principal, Hill Aevium
I have partnered with Sarah on the writing and editing of garden stories. Just as each garden is distinctive in its style and approach, so too is Sarah’s way of telling its story. It’s where her background in design and writing comes together! Whether it is building upon an initial outline or starting a story from scratch, Sarah has the rare ability of communicating at both a high, conceptual level, but also in a manner that is approachable and vivid.
— Mike Albert, Principal, Design Workshop, Inc.
When Betty Ford Alpine Gardens decided we needed a book to tell our story, we looked to Sarah to tell it. She brought a vision and a team to make that vision a reality. With her strong intellectual grasp of the complexities of the botanical world and her down-to-earth approach, it was a real pleasure to work with her.
— Nicola Ripley, Executive Director, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Sarah is an experienced and effective writer. She handles complex subjects effectively, and the results from her organization and presentation of materials show in her work product.
— Douglas Pfeiffer, Publishing Executive
It’s pretty incredible the journey, the feeling, the story you can create with a pen.
I feel lighter and more connected to the Gardens’ and our work every time I read something you’ve written. Your words are a gift to all of us.
— Melissa Ebone, Development Director, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
A great story—well told, well documented graphically, and well executed.

I am so very grateful that you agreed to take part in telling this story, and that includes my gratitude for the incredibly valuable contribution you have made to the benefit of the Gardens.
— Richard T. Liebhaber, Trustee, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens

awards

Living Beneath the Colorado Peaks - 2019 Western Heritage Bronze Wrangler Award for Outstanding Photography/Art Book

List of clients

books

  • Knapp Family Trust, Edwards, CO

  • Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, Vail, CO

  • Design Workshop, Inc., Aspen, CO

  • Ursula Budnik, Edwards, CO

  • RMS Trust Press, Logan, UT

landscape management and conservation plans

  • Aspen Valley Land Trust, Carbondale, CO

  • Private Family, Aspen, CO

  • Meadowwood HOA, Pitkin County, CO

Grant writing and annual reports

  • Aspen Valley Hospital, Aspen, CO

  • City of Aspen Parks Department, Aspen, CO

  • Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies, Aspen, CO

magazines and periodicals

  • Landscape Architecture Magazine

  • Cityvision: the Association of Washington Cities Magazine

  • Planning Magazine

  • Western Art & Architecture

  • Vail/Beaver Creek Magazine

  • Aspen Sojourner

  • Aspen Magazine

COMMUNICATIONS and marketing copy

  • Aspen Music Festival & School, Aspen, CO

  • Aman Resorts, Miami, FL

  • Coldwell Banker, Aspen, CO

  • Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Aspen, CO

  • Hill Aevium Advertising & Marketing, Edwards, CO

  • Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies, Aspen, CO

website copy

  • Osage Gardens, New Castle, CO

  • Hill Aevium Advertising & Marketing, Edwards, CO

national award submissions

  • Connect One Design, Basalt, CO

  • Hershberger Design, Jackson, WY

  • Visionscapes Landscape Architects, Burlington, Ontario

  • CCY Architects, Basalt, CO

  • Design Workshop, Inc., Aspen, CO