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What is the best way to keep public spaces COVID-safe?

Posted on November 22, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

Do plexiglass barriers really help prevent the spread of COVID-19? Read our comparative research of effective engineering controls, and our best choice for an air purifier!

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How our Co-Op is thriving in economic uncertainty

Posted on November 8, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Ten months into a global pandemic and economic recession, our tiny grassroots nonprofit is thriving. Learn our secret to sustainable success.

Category: Fundraiser, Headlines Tags: business plan, business strategy, co-operative health, co-operative market, colorado nonprofits, COVID-19, food bank, gilpin county, membership, small business, sustainable communities, volunteer opportunities

Our continuing efforts to serve the community during COVID-19

Posted on March 18, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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The entire nonprofit sector is mobilized to keep our communities healthy and safe. Volunteers needed NOW!

Category: Headlines Tags: antiviral, Colorado, COVID-19, essential oils, food delivery, gilpin county, grocery delivery, Headlines, mountain backpacks, nonprofit, sanitizer, volunteer

Community Resources during Closures and Cancellations

Posted on March 15, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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The Homestead will remain open Thursdays through Sundays from 10-3 for the next several weeks. Read how we’re protecting our customers and offering extra support and resources to our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Category: Headlines Tags: building healthy communities, Colorado, community, community food share, coronavirus, COVID-19, gilpin county, Headlines, volunteer opportunities

Six ways we’re staying healthy at the Homestead

Posted on March 8, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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How do we help protect the public and keep our community healthy? Here are six things we are doing at the Market to boost immunity and prevent the spread of disease.

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Winter Retreat Day 7: Bridging the Gap in Action

Posted on February 16, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Last Thursday we hosted Professor Bill Simpson for a potluck “Agape Feast” here at the Homestead, as part of our annual Winter Retreat. It was a wonderful gathering with delicious food and lively conversation. Professor Simpson talked about his recent…

Category: Headlines, Winter Retreat Tags: arne naess, common ground, cooperation, deep ecology, ecology community and lifestyle, egypt, Gandhi, nonviolence, nonviolent protest, peace, professor bill simpson, spiritual health

Winter Retreat Day 6: Lighting the Chakras

Posted on February 15, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Today’s reading comes to us from Melissa Freeman of Mountain Zen Candles in Nederland, Colorado. Melissa’s hand-made chakra candles correspond to seven energetic centers in our spiritual bodies, with the associated color, vibration, sound, and scent. Her candles are on…

Category: Headlines, Winter Retreat Tags: aromatherapy, candle meditation, candles, chakras, chanting, guided meditation, hindu, meditation techniques, melissa freeman, mountain zen candles, spiritual health, vedic

Winter Retreat Day 5: Parenting as Path

Posted on February 14, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Adapted from an invited talk given at the Zen Center of Denver for The Holistic Homestead’s 2020 Winter Retreat by Zen teacher Hoag Holmgren who has lived with his family in Nederland since 1999. He’s an apprentice Zen teacher, an…

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Winter Retreat Day 4: Vibrational Sound Meditation

Posted on February 13, 2020 by The Holistic Homestead

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Our reading for today comes from Danae Beaudette, a sound healer and massage therapist. Click here to learn more about her services and book a sound healing session! What is a Vibrational Sound Meditation? Vibrational Sound Meditation consists of playing instruments…

Category: Headlines, Winter Retreat Tags: Black Hawk Colorado, crystal bowls, danae beaudette, healing vibrations, rest and relaxation, sound healing, spiritual healing, Tibetan singing bowls, winter retreat, yoga