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Announcing NEW LOCATION for our Farmers Markets!

Posted on July 1, 2021 by The Holistic Homestead

4th of July Weekend Farmers Market at the Gilpin County Fairgrounds! Fri-Sat-Sun July 2-3-4 from 10-4 daily! Live music! Face painting! Local vendors! Fresh produce!

Category: Farmers Market, Headlines Tags: 4th of July Weekend, Ameristar Casino & Hotel, black hawk, Colorado, events, farmers market, live music

Announcing the OFFICIAL live performances LINE UP!

Posted on May 27, 2021 by The Holistic Homestead

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Don’t miss these live performances by local talent at the Memorial Day Weekend Farmers Market!

Category: Headlines Tags: black hawk, bright hawk productions, Colorado, events, farmers market, felonius smith trio, free events, gilpin county, kid friendly events, live music, mad dog blues, martial arts demonstration, memorial day weekend

When meditation is NOT good for you

Posted on October 27, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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Meditation is not what you think, or don’t think. Sitting quietly and listening deeply allows for the benefits of meditation to arise naturally, without having to try so hard.

Category: Here's to your Health!, Winter Retreat Tags: Arwen pema ek, black hawk, Colorado, guided meditation, health benefits of meditation, how to meditate, meditation, meditation class, pema chodron, spirituality, what is meditation

Winter Retreat Day 1: Coming Home with self-care

Posted on February 24, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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Today we enjoyed four hours at 7 Healing Stars together, getting massage, dancing, meditating, doing yoga, drinking tea and sharing a healing and sacred space. It was a truly beautiful experience to share with others, and I wanted to extend…

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What does it mean to truly “Come Home”?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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“True refuge is that which allows us to be at home, at peace, to discover true happiness…Ultimately, it’s our own true nature.” – Tara Brach, True Refuge Confession: I set the theme of our annual retreats by meditating on what…

Category: Headlines, Winter Retreat Tags: black hawk, byron katie, Colorado, coming home, compassion, how to be okay with me, how to meditate, how to practice awareness, meditation, mindfulness, tara brach, true nature, true refuge, when life comes undone, winter retreat

Meet Arwen Ek, your hostess for Winter Retreat 2019: Coming Home

Posted on February 20, 2019 by The Holistic Homestead

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As many of you know, I am the admin for this website, as well as the Founding Director of The Holistic Homestead. What you may not know, is that before I started the Homestead, I lived as a Buddhist Nun…

Category: Headlines, Winter Retreat Tags: 7 healing stars, arwen ek, black hawk, catholic tradition, christian mysticism, inspiration, meditation classes, meditation for beginners, online retreat, sacred dance, shamanic rituals, spirituality and health, tara mandala, winter retreat, yoga

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Homestead!

Posted on April 30, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

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We love our Mountain Mamas – some of the hardest working mamas around. We chop wood, drag slash, carry water, and clean out the privy. Fa real, it’s hard work and we love it. So, with all the depths of…

Category: Dr. Mom, Headlines Tags: black hawk, clean out the privy, Colorado, drag slash, family friendly events, herbal face mask, herbal foot soak, herbal tea, mother's day, mountain mamas, tea party

What is this Spring Cleanse, anyway?

Posted on March 10, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

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This is our fifth year of hosting our annual Spring Cleanse! So, what is it, anyway? Our Spring Cleanse is presented in two different formats – online, and in-person – at three different levels: gentle, intermediate, and deep/advanced. Here at…

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