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Announcing the 2021 Homesteader of the Year!

We acknowledge and honor the Ute, Shoshone, Cheyenne, and Arapaho peoples who were the original caretakers of this land. It’s up to all of us to live in harmony with our environment through compassion, self-sufficiency, initiative, sustainability and chutzpah!

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Winter Retreat Day 5: Parenting as Path

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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How to give free medical equipment to your community

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No one should ever have to pay for durable medical equipment out of pocket – learn how to start a free, equipment lending program in your community!

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Alpine Botanicals opens in downtown Nederland!

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…

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Choose your gift from the Holistic Homestead!

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…

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An “all-you-can-heal” buffet

A few months ago, the awesome ladies behind the scenes/miracle makers (aka The Holistic Homesteads Board of Directors) conceived of a Health Fair in the mountains, not unlike the 9 Health Fair that the Denver News Channel 9 puts on…

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The Hidden Life of Used Medical Equipment

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Last time I was in a doctor’s office, I needed a sling for my shoulder. He stepped out of the office, and moments later walked back in with a brand-new sling, still in the package. “Just bring that back when you’re…

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Meet the Board: Casey McCalip

Casey has been an ever-present supporter of The Holistic Homestead since our inception. Her quiet, open presence has brought so much to our community events over the years, her questions always inspire long contemplation over an extra-large cup of tea….

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