Downtown Hays’ oldest building has a new tenant. Turquoise Ranch, a trendy western boutique opens 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hays landmark known locally as the Philip Hardware Building.

Listed on the National Register for Historic Places, the two-story 1874 limestone building located at 719 Main now houses fashion-forward western clothing for juniors and women, jewelry and more.

Greensburg native Jennifer Greenleaf started Turquoise Ranch as a trunk show at rodeos and stock shows. Greenleaf had many opportunities as she traveled with her husband Mike, who owns Medicine River Rodeo Company and is one of the sport’s most respected pickup men having worked for PRCA contractors including Sutton, Vold, Franzen, Simon and Beutler. From these trunk shows, the business quickly grew.

In 2010, Greenleaf opened the first store in Greensburg, Kan. in partnership with Amy Stewart’s Western Winds Boutique. The second location comes as a natural progression. “Our customers influenced the opening of our Hays store,” said Greenleaf. “We found ourselves shipping a lot to the Hays area.”

Greenleaf visited with other Chestnut Street District merchants and knew the wonderful community of downtown Hays would be a perfect fit for the boutique. While she’s busy adding the finishing touches for Saturday’s opening, Greenleaf is looking forward to participating in many of the Chestnut Street District’s annual events.

Turquoise Ranch will be open Mondays – Fridays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://turquoise-ranch.myshopify.com/.