Since moving to Highland Meadows in June 2023, Allison “Allie” and Eric Preusch have intentionally built a life centered on family and meaningful work. You’ll often find their home filled with laughter, dogs underfoot, dinner on the stove, and three generations sharing daily life together.

 

“We loved that it felt like a true neighborhood,” Allie says of choosing Highland Meadows. “There’s a park behind our house for the girls, long walking paths, and just this charm about Windsor that felt right for us.”

 

For the Preusch family, their home needed to accommodate more than just four people. It also needed to welcome Patricia Schwartz, Allie’s grandmother, who lives with them. Finding a house that could comfortably transition with Grandma’s needs was a priority. “We wanted something that fit all five of us,” Allie explains. “We’re so happy we found a home that truly works for our whole family.”

 

Adding even more personality to the household are Rossi, their Bernese Mountain Dog, and Bailey, their English Cream Retriever. “Rossi believes closeness is love,” Allie says with a laugh. “If someone is looking for personal space, owning a Berner may not be the solution.” Rossi, turning two in June, is known for gently placing her large paw on anyone nearby, her quiet way of saying, I’m here. Bailey, who turns three in April, has an especially tender bond with Grandma. “Bailey is without question Grandma’s favorite,” Allie shares. “She has this soft, intuitive nature. She seems to know exactly when to slow down or sit close.” Every day, the dogs bound downstairs to greet Patricia, tails wagging wildly. It’s a small ritual that brings joy to everyone involved.

 

The girls, Bella and Luci, adore them just as much. Luci loves dressing the dogs up and wrapping her arms around their fluffy necks, and through it all, Rossi and Bailey remain patient and gentle. “They’re woven into our everyday life in the sweetest ways,” Allie says. “They bring so much heart into our home.”

 

Allison was born in California and spent most of her life there. Growing up, she frequently traveled to the South, from Virginia to Alabama, where much of her mother’s family lives. Since moving to Colorado, she and her family have been able to enjoy even more time with loved ones nearby, including Allison’s older brother, who lives just six minutes away.

 

Eric was born in Wayne, New Jersey, and grew up in Lake Mary, Florida, before later relocating to California, where he met Allie while she was attending nursing school.

 

While family anchors their life, both Allie and Eric have built careers rooted in service. Allie is a licensed nurse who stepped away from bedside nursing to create more holistic, purpose-driven work-from-home opportunities. Her medical career began at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto, where she worked across departments caring for veterans. She later transitioned into urgent care and fertility care before navigating the intensity of healthcare during COVID. “Those years deepened my resilience and compassion,” she reflects. Today, she combines her medical foundation with her passion for low-tox living through two ventures. She co-owns AK Tallow, a small-batch organic skincare company that uses locally sourced, grass-fed tallow and thoughtfully selected ingredients to create nourishing products for families.

 

“Food and ingredients matter deeply to us,” Allie explains. “So, creating simple, clean skincare that aligns with that value felt natural.”

 

She also founded Allie Preusch Wellness, where she serves families as a doula, offering prenatal education, birth support, and postpartum care. “For me, birth isn’t just about delivering a baby,” she says. “It’s about supporting a woman as she steps into a new version of herself.” This year alone, she has supported multiple families in welcoming new babies, with more on the way. Her work extends far beyond the delivery room. “It’s the late-night texts. The hospital conversations. Helping mothers feel heard. Strength and softness can coexist, and I want women to feel both.”

 

Eric’s professional journey began in construction. He studied business management in San Jose while working in his family’s construction company, a business he had been part of since age 15. Over the years, he managed luxury residential remodeling projects in the Bay Area, overseeing high-end builds where precision, budgets, and trust were paramount.

 

After relocating to Colorado, Eric began transitioning into a new chapter: the insurance industry. Today, he specializes in life insurance and Medicare planning. “Construction taught me responsibility and attention to detail,” he says. “Insurance is still about protection, just in a different way. It’s about helping families think ahead.”

 

The shift was deeply personal. After years of demanding schedules, Eric intentionally chose a career path that allows more presence at home. “Being with Allison, our girls, and Grandma matters immensely,” he says. “I wanted work that challenged me but still allowed me to show up for family dinners and school events.” Integrity and calm leadership, hallmarks of his construction days, now guide how he walks clients through complex policies. “I want people to feel informed, protected, and never rushed,” he explains.

 

If there’s one theme that defines the Preusch household, it’s intentionality. Much of their life centers around the kitchen. Allie says, "Eric and I cook a lot together, and it's something important in our home. We both love cooking from scratch as we handle pretty much all meals together." One of their specialities is baking homemade bread. Furthermore, they love to support local growers and ranchers. “There’s something meaningful about slowing down and being intentional with how we feed our family,” she says. Family dinners happen every night around a table that once belonged to Eric’s grandparents. “It’s important to us that we sit together,” Allie shares. “This table carries history, and now it’s where we’re making our own memories.” A fun new family tradition began last year when they deep-fried a turkey for the first time, and it turned out amazing! After such a delicious debut, they’re thinking it may become a holiday staple for years to come.

 

Free time is often spent outdoors, hiking Northern Colorado trails, exploring Rocky Mountain National Park, or letting the dogs run alongside them. They enjoy neighborhood parks, backyard gatherings, and family outings to the Denver Zoo. “We want our girls to grow up knowing Colorado deeply,” Allie says. “Not just living here but exploring it.” Last fall, Allie and Eric spent time in Breckenridge and fell in love with the mountain town’s charm. It’s one of many Colorado destinations on their family list.  

 

Luci loves visiting Sylvan Dale to ride JR, her favorite horse. That experience sparked her interest in horsemanship lessons, which she now pursues in Ault. However, she may take a break and pursue dance or martial arts. Bella is hoping to try out for the cheer team next year when she starts at her new high school. Patricia, meanwhile, enjoys listening to audiobooks and spending time with large-print word search puzzles. Neighbors often see Patricia on her daily walks, a familiar and cheerful presence in the community.

 

Family legacy plays an important role in their story. Eric is currently restoring a 911 Turbo Porsche he inherited from his father. “It’s more than a car,” Allie says. “It’s connection and memory.” It represents legacy, history, and connection. Piece by piece, he’s bringing it back to life, honoring his dad while preserving something filled with shared memories. Watching him work on it is special, knowing that one day it will become part of their family’s story for the next generation.

 

For Patricia, Colorado holds deep roots as well. After being stationed in Hawaii during Pearl Harbor as a child, her family relocated to Denver, where she lived on Marion Street. Bringing her back to Colorado, now under her granddaughter’s care, feels like a full-circle moment.

 

The Preusch family loves any tropical getaway and visits Florida often to spend time with relatives. They enjoy traveling whenever possible and making new memories together. This spring, they hope to take Grandma back to Meeker Park Lodge, a place that holds special meaning for her, as she spent much of her childhood there with her mother’s family. During their years living in California, Eric and Allison also loved escaping to Napa Valley and Monterey for weekend trips along the coast.

 

They are still growing their community involvement but have already stepped up during times of need, including helping haul supplies during the Alexander Mountain Fire to support displaced animals and families. “We just value being available when it matters,” Allie says.

 

The Preusch family lives by a verse that reflects their perspective: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”

 

“It’s a reminder,” Allie says, “that no matter the season, light always wins.”

 

Whether it’s supporting families through birth, guiding clients through insurance decisions, restoring a beloved car, or baking chocolate chip cookies to perfect the recipe, the Preusch family is building a life that blends purpose with presence.