We removed the forced hot air heater and are putting in radiant heat, one of the things we’re doing to make your experience at the Sage’s Hearth comfortable and relaxing. Also, in consideration of a lower carbon footprint we’ll eventually install a methane digester so food scraps can be made into fuel to heat the hot water.
This Scrabble tile was found under the bricks and dirt when prepping the floor for insulation & pex in the main dining room. How did it get below the bricks?
It has been an adventure getting this far with many unexpected twists and turns. Support is needed to get us to the finish line. Are U the 1 who’d like to help? We’re offering win/wins. Two ideas we’ve launched are 110% in credit for pre-purchases and a fun invitation to immortalize your support in the Sage’s Walk of Fame and also join us for scrumptious dinners when the time comes. Each $1000 has your name forever etched in a brick and many tasty perks. Something you’d specifically like to see us offer? Let us know!
In April, 2018 we were in Sedona, AZ as part of our pre-tour road trip for our work with Teyuna. Sixteen Elders wanted to come to North America to do pagamento, a service they were literally born to do whereby they communicate directly with Mother Nature to bring Earth into balance and harmony. North Americans, they said, had been treating Mother Nature badly and natural disasters were on the way. They could, they said, help to mitigate or lesson the damage our country was in store for. They wanted Paul and I to determine “the 4 corners” of the country and then four elders would go to each corner and then meet in the “middle”. So, Paul and I set out to see who would welcome the Teyuna in the “corners” of the country. We especially hoped to meet North American Elders.
We had some plans to go here and there, and tended to focus on places with good mountain biking that were beautiful. We were also on vacation. A magical synchronicity had sent us the Teyuna as we were in transition. Generally we disperse camped. More specifically for this moment, we had found Lawrence Crossing Campground and it was great splashing in the creek in that hot Arizona sun after another spectacular ride.
We met 2 regulars while we stayed. These guys each had a class C RV which certainly had an 8 track player as original equipment. They had a routine of where to go and timed as the year progressed. It sounded like the Butter Test, which is go north or higher elevation of the butter is too soft, and visa versa when appropriate. We all acknowledged it was pretty hot in Sedona and time to contemplate where next to go. They were indeed headed north while we talked about Prescott, family in Tucson, and then nothing definite after that. Then came the momentous words which changed our lives:
How about Crestone?
We’d never even heard of Crestone, but their description of the towering mountains, swift running creeks and the diverse spiritual practices which had taken residence moved us to add it to the list. Still, it was not our next stop and it wasn’t until Taos, NM when it was entered into the GPS following a series of calls with a wonderful woman who encouraged us to come to Crestone to attend a presentation Earth Law was giving. She thought they’d be a great fiscal sponsor for Teyuna and indeed they were!
A Facebook post some years ago read something like: “I wonder if they’ve found my picture in the ceiling?” Is this it? Many people have left their mark on the Sage and we’ve heard beautiful stories about great times. We’d like to part of splendid new stories for you.
We know, you haven’t seen much of us. We’ve been in the trenches. Speaking of which, they’re nearly ready for the pour i.e. new subfloor plumbing to meet health department mandates and the daunting task of replacing the building’s plumbing in entirety are nearly behind us. Putting in Insulation/rebar/pex? Check. Well, any day now.
“The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it is an exalted activity will have neither good plumbing nor good philosophy: neither its pipes nor its theories will hold water.” – John W. Gardner
Your patience as we manage our situation is appreciated. Looking forward to the day we are able to welcome you inside.
Look at all the treats from the Alamosa Restore. Plus we were lucky enough to show up on a 50% off day. It looks like a good sized restaurant went out of business; there were 2 more handwash sized sink alas with no faucets not taken. One of the health department reopening requirements were additional hand wash sinks. The light and porcelain sink are for the downstairs apartment which is looking to be completed in April.
We’ve met new people here in Crestone and appreciate the help and advice on navigating what are apparently repeating area patterns.
We went to the Tourism Open House today. It was great to meet so many folks. Held at Road and Bridge building, in which we’ve never before stepped. There are many people working hard for the well being of our valley. Check out our valley’s webpage, Mystic San Luis Valley.
From a beautiful fall walk on the North Crestone Creek Trail. We made it to about 10400 feet where the trail opens up and the mega boulders provide a magnificent perch from which to gaze.