Summer Pine - Owner of Pinwill’s Frozen Yogurt

“My husband and I own Pinwill’s Frozen Yogurt in Glenwood Springs and have had the great privilege of watching and getting to know Catherine since we opened last summer as she brings her workshops in for a treat and recently their impressive work has been displayed on our walls—bringing so much life, love and wonder to our shop. Catherine exudes passion and desire to make a difference as she shares her love of nature and with the youth in our valley. It’s truly heartwarming to know that there is a program available to help the growing number of youth in need and even more admirable to know that they are being guided to adore and respect the natural beauty of our world, a vital tool in helping them navigate through their difficult journeys. We’ve also been lucky to meet some of kids in Catherine’s workshops. Seeing their faces light up with pride as their work is displayed on our walls has been an experience that has filled us with so much joy. Their work is stunning and the wonder of natural beauty that is all around us pulsates from the ir canvases, having a lasting positive impact on everyone that sees them. It is clear that after participating in a workshop with Aperture of Hope, these kids take with them this adoration and respect for nature, which, in turn, leads to a desire to protect this natural world as we groom our next generation of environmental stewards.”