Welcome to our unique community...
Nestled at the base of the 14,000-foot Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado, Crestone is known for its mystical qualities, its "special energy." Crestone is home to dozens of spiritual and retreat centers, healing arts practitioners, writers, artists and other residents who choose a contemplative lifestyle. Crestone is also widely known as a mecca for alternative building and environmental sustainability projects. The community serves as a model for how spiritual and religious traditions from around the world may co-exist peacefully and intentionally, and how spiritual and environmental consciousness go hand in hand. Many believe Crestone to be "Shangri-La," "Shambhala". ...Heaven on Earth.
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Crestone/Baca
Basic Tour
A bit of everything: the old mining town of Crestone, major spiritual centers, anthropological sites, alternative architecture and an artist's studio give you a well-rounded taste of the history, land and culture of this very special place. Plan to spend an afternoon! Dress for walking. Bring snacks. Water (and words) provided.
Spiritual Center
Tour
Numerous retreat centers make our area the most diverse "planned" spiritual community in North America. Windhorse calls ahead to make sure visitors are welcome to tour. You'll see the Carmelite monastery, Hindu temple, Zen center, Lindesfarne dome, a ziggurate and labyrinth just to name a few.
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Sustainability
Tour
The Baca is known for its alternative architecture and sustainability projects. You'll visit greenhouses, see structures of strawbale, papercrete, adobe, "earthships" of recycled tires, geodesic domes and solar systems at work. If you have special interests, we'll set up an appointment with a home builder who can fill you in on details.
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Artists Studio
Tour
Collectors and Patrons welcome! A number of professional artists, photographers and artisans have agreeed to open their homes and studios for Windhorse Tours. If you have a special media interest, let us know. To preview samples of our artists work, click the icon or go to www.windhorse.crestonecolorado.com/artist.htm.
Full Day Custom Tour
Make it a day of nature with a visit to the new Sand Dunes National Park. Like wacky roadside attractions? We have some great ones! Or take the time to relax at a hot spring: naturist or spa style. Put your own tour together from the previous suggestions and we'll make it happen. Organic picnic box lunch provided. Bring binoculars and camera for wildlife viewing, swimsuit, hiking shoes, sunscreen. Some entry fees may apply.
Tours take from three to four hours. Plan for a morning or afternoon as meals are provided only on the six hour One Day Custom Tour. You may want to bring snacks; we'll provide bottled water. Don't forget sunscreen and cameras!
Tour Prices and Policies
Half-day tour, $60 for the first person, $25 each for additional person. Full day custom tour prices dependent upon milage. |
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