We are located at the base of the stunningly beautiful Sangre de Cristo mountains, and on the edge of the 220,803 acres, Congress designated Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in 1993. The Great Sand Dunes Wilderness borders the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness to the west. “ Unlike most of Colorado's mountains, the high and magnificently rugged Sangre's were uplifted suddenly in massive blocks, creating a range of dramatic vertical proportions. Four fourteeners are clumped together in the midsection of the wilderness, including Crestone Needle (14,197 feet). Many climbers, consider the Needle to be Colorado's most challenging 14,000-foot peak. Three more fourteeners stand together just south of the bou
Each week I seem to have a new favorite essential oil and carrier oil. I thought it would be fun to share my all-time favorites if I only had five different ones to choose. Favorite Essential Oils Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens Precautions: Generally, cypress is non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing. Possibility of skin sensitization if the oil has oxidized. USES: Circulation: reduces muscular cramps, edema, increases circulation and lymphatic flow. Menstruation: reduces dysmenorrhea, menopausal complaints, excessive menstruation, and relieves painful periods. Mental/Emotional/Nervous System: grounding, calms nervous tension, reduces stress-related conditions, strengthens an over
