The Holistic Homestead, Health Starts at Home, Colorado nonprofit, education, outreach, advocacy

Alpine Botanicals opens in downtown Nederland!

Posted on May 3, 2018 by The Holistic Homestead

Last March, in celebration of the Spring Equinox, Nederland’s first artisan apothecary had it’s grand opening party. Nearly a hundred people streamed through the doors to enjoy healthy snacks, herbal teas, and to take in the sights, sounds, and smells…

Category: Headlines Tags: alpine botanicals, downtown Nederland, dynamic roots, greenhouse, herbal apothecary, herbal tea, natural remedies, nederland colorado, spring equinox

Cleansing is more than green smoothies…

Posted on April 4, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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When you think about “Spring Cleansing” what typically comes to mind is a harsh dietary regimen of green smoothies, fiber drinks, sour vinegar, and some kind of strange concoction with cayenne pepper and lemon juice. But here at the Homestead,…

Category: Headlines, Spring Cleanse Tags: alpine botanicals, dynamic roots, fiber drinks, green smoothies, Herbalism, herbs for cleansing, kate hormel, kate miller, lymph cleansing, online cleansing, permaculture, skin cleansers, spring cleanse, spring into health, uva ursi

How to beat cabin fever

Posted on March 1, 2017 by The Holistic Homestead

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I recently asked some of the local, holistic practitioners in our area to weigh in on the phenomenon of Cabin Fever, Winter Blues, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Aiyanah of Intuitive Evolution in Black Hawk has first-hand experience with SAD:…

Category: Headlines, Here's to your Health! Tags: aiyanah, alpine botanicals, cabin fever, Colorado, dynamic roots, eagle's gift reiki, expert advice on cabin fever, Herbalism, homeopathy, intuitive evolution, midwife, natural remedies for cabin fever, natural remedies for SAD, nutritional supplements, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression, vitamin D, winter depression, winter doldrums

Choose your gift from the Holistic Homestead!

Posted on December 26, 2016 by The Holistic Homestead

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Every December we do a big outreach – on this website, social media, e-mail, and in person – to raise money to keep our nonprofit going. Our goal for 2016 is to raise $2,500 and this year we have more…

Category: Fundraiser, Headlines Tags: caribou mountain collective, crowdfunding, dr. kathi fry, dynamic roots, gilpin county colorado, mountain people's co op, mystic makers, nederland colorado, non profit fundraising, rural health initiatives, the holistic homestead, very nice brewing

Watch this 4 minute video: what an amazing year for the Homestead!

Posted on December 13, 2016 by The Holistic Homestead

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Category: Fundraiser, Headlines Tags: 2016 year in review, alpine botanicals, dynamic roots, gilpin county colorado, grassroots health movement, health literacy for kids, holistic healing, mountain forum for peace, mountain high pharms, mountain people's co op, natural health, nederland community library, singing bowls, the holistic homestead, wild bear mountain ecology center, wildcrafting, winter retreat

Big things in store for the Homestead in 2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 by The Holistic Homestead

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Dear friends, Thank you for your support and encouragement during our annual fundraiser! Here’s what some of you had to say about why YOU endorse the Homestead: “The Holistic Homestead is a true blessing from above. Arwen , the Goddess…

Category: Fundraiser, Headlines Tags: aditi devi ma, alpine botanicals, building healthy communities, colorado nonprofits, darryl purpose, dynamic roots, health and wellness, health literacy, hemp and cannabis cooking, holistic practitioners, how to become a nonprofit, nonprofit corporation