WINTER 2026 · ISSUE NO. 001 · PAGES 6–7
Contributors and Makers
Meet the people, makers and organizations contributing to the Winter Edit of 4R Journal.
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PEOPLE OF THE WINTER EDIT
Contributors and Makers
People, organizations and makers whose work shapes the Winter Edit.
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Willie Blazer
Willie's Distillery
Montana spirits, festive cocktails and gathering traditions.
Photo © 2026 Bailey Jo Mill; supplied by Willie’s Distillery.
02
Cassi Hammerness and Lindsey Anson
Range Market
Farm-direct food, seasonal recipes and thoughtful gifting.
Photo courtesy of Range Market.
03
Rebekah Clark
Madison County CattleWomen
Agricultural education, beef advocacy and rural community.
Photo courtesy of Rebekah Clark.
04
Alexys Bacon
Wildflower Massage + Wellness
Restorative bodywork and intentional care in Ennis and Whitehall.
Photo provided by Alexys Bacon.
05
Beth Blythe
The Pink Tent
Practical, dignified support through healing and recovery.
Photo provided by Beth Blythe.
06
Rebekah Clark
Writer and Poet
Writing, agriculture and rural Montana life.
Photo by Carson Clark.
07
Haley Miller
Essayist
Labor, motherhood, memory and the quiet season.
08
Simon and Karre Stratford
Stratford Tree Service
Tree care through every Madison Valley season.
Photo courtesy of Stratford Tree.
Photo provided by Haley Miller
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PEOPLE OF THE WINTER EDIT
Contributors and Makers, continued
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WINTER EDIT
Made by neighbors.
Rooted in place.
This inaugural issue brings together writers, makers, farms, ranches and community organizations whose work gives winter in our corner of Montana its character.
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Jaime Edmundson
Keller Williams Montana Realty
Finding a Montana home that works in winter.
Photo courtesy of Jaime Edmundson.
10
Heidi Longwith
Sapphire Dance Theatre
Movement, community and seasonal tradition.
Stock photograph by 3805504 via Pixabay.
11
Barbara Romerio
Bacci Roots
Expressive leather goods made to gather character.
Portrait courtesy of Bacci Roots.
12
Polya Genova
Our Cancer Stories
Research and real-life stories helping people understand cancer and find support.
Photo provided by Our Cancer Stories.