A Work Of Art AJ

Ashley Durrant is a lifelong Coloradoan currently creating out of Bailey, Colorado. She was born in Fort Collins and grew up next to Rocky Mountain National Park, where her love for nature blossomed. Throughout her life, art would come and go. It was always an outlet for her to express herself. As a self-taught artist, she began to utilize her skills along with her other talents. In 2009, Ashley facilitated Memories in the Making for Elderhaus, an Adult Day Care Facility. This program is hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and helps those with Alzheimer’s reminisce memories and record them through artwork. Ashley had found her niche as she had a special way with her participants.

Ashley has hosted several paint class groups as well as paint fundraisers for the community. Working with children, adults and seniors has given her experience with teaching art to a vast audience.

Inspired by Van Gogh, Monet and Salvador Dali, Ashley’s artwork is extremely diverse. Her art work is full of nature, spirits, animals, anatomy, mystical creatures, land, sea, galaxy, skyscapes, surrealism but also abstract art mixed with sacred geometry.

One thing that sets her artwork aside from others is that Ashley utilizes crystals, infuses essential oils and moon water into her art. She also does intuitive artwork, abundance artwork, healing artwork and manifestation pieces.

Class Details:

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Price is $40. Class size is limited!

We will paint on a 12x12” canvas and all supplies needed to create are included!

Snacks and refreshments will be served.

All sales are final/non-refundable. If we are unable to hold the class due to any fault on our behalf, a County Mandate or due to severe weather, we will reschedule the class to a later date and time. Thank you for understanding that our policy is firm and supports small businesses in our community.

We are very excited to offer our first Reiki Level I Course!

Reiki is a type of energy healing founded in Japan in the early 1900s and is practiced around the world today. It involves hands on (or hands off) techniques which can help reduce stress, promote relaxation and aid in healing. The word Reiki is comprised of two Japanese words, “Rei” meaning Higher Power and “Ki” meaning Life Force Energy. It is believed to be a spiritually guided life force energy.

This 2 day class will be held on April 7th and April 21st from 8am to 12pm on both days. You must attend both classes to receive a Reiki Level I certificate.

In this class, you will learn the background and principles of Reiki and explore the human energy system. You will receive a Reiki Level I Attunement, learn self healing techniques and have the opportunity to practice on others.

Class is presented by Paula Marquez, Reiki Master-Teacher.

After signing up for this class you will receive more information about how to prepare for each day as the dates approach.

Price is $222 - includes Reiki Level I Booklet, Reiki Level I Attunement & Certificate.

Space is limited.

This active workshop will focus on vitalist practices which we can easily incorporate into our daily routines. These practices are a great way to increase our health, wellness and vitality!

Vitalism is a holistic approach to health and wellness. It has been practiced and emphasized for centuries within many healing traditions such as Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Unani, Physiomedicalist and Naturopathy.

Vitalism contributes to the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual levels of an individual. It is the belief that healing comes from nature and life itself. Our vitality is what keeps us at our most healthy and energetic state; it is the unseen force that helps us stay alive. Since we are of nature, we truly have the power to self heal and remain healthy.

When the vital force (life's energy or power) is in crisis it will manifest as a symptom of distress, such as seasonal allergies, inflammation or dis-ease.

At this point, there should be an attempt to restore the body's natural balance; rather than search for the fix in an over-the-counter medication which could ultimately cause more damage by suppressing the body's natural response to heal.

In this workshop we will discover ways to wake up our vital force using herbs, foods and movement.

Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Class size is limited – reserve your space now!

Workshop cost is $35.

Workshop is presented by Paula Marquez, certified herbalist & Reiki master.

Indulge yourself with an evening of tea and creating bath and body goods for self care!

Let’s gather together to socialize, share stories & set intentions as we say goodbye to the winter months and make way for the sounds of spring!

Bring your favorite poem or yummy treat to share or seeds to exchange!

Sliding scale $10-$35.

Join us for this very informative workshop where you will learn about the wide variety of herbs that can be helpful during times of stress and anxiety.

We will sip some teas, try some tinctures and sample different flower essences. The effects of herbs on the nervous system can be profound. Some may notice an immediate result while others may need to sit with it for a bit longer in order to feel the magic.

Each participant will leave with some calming, stress-less tea to take home.

Beverages and light snacks will be provided.

Class size is limited – reserve your space today!

Workshop cost is $35

Workshop is presented by Paula Marquez, Certified Herbalist & Reiki Master

In this hands on workshop, we will make beautiful candles that coordinate with our 7 main chakras.

We will have fun learning the art of candle making by using all safe materials including soy wax, essential oils, crystals, and herbs.

Chakra candles are a perfect addition to use during a healing session, meditation, yoga or just to have burning in the background. Each of the 7 main chakras (root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye & crown) correspond with different colors, scents, crystals and herbs, which we will learn more about.

Each participant will leave with a personalized chakra candle made by them!

Beverages and light snacks will be provided.

Class size is limited – reserve your space today!

Workshop cost is $40

Workshop is presented by Paula Marquez, Certified Herbalist & Reiki Master

Journey into yourself to release and clear a matter that is weighing on your heart. Our time together includes a magical/powerful intention setting and burning ceremony and a full body reiki healing. 

Open and ground into earth medicine

tap your roots into nourishing and purifying water element /energetic spinal flush/consciousness upgrade

️reboot the nervous system with craniosacral therapy

balance and harmonize the chakras 

relax through the layers of the heart

let go of physical tension and energetically release what no longer serves you

illuminate your inner light with love

embody your heart’s inspiration. 

Class is presented by Paula Marquez, Certified Herbalist & Reiki Master and Meredith Guthrie, CranioSacral Therapist & Reiki Master-Teacher

This is a 3 hour class, bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel, bolsters, blocks, or pillows for support, and your favorite mug. (Don’t have a yoga mat, bolsters or blocks? No worries, we have extra! Just let us know.)

Light snacks & tea will be provided.

Bring your favorite mug for tea.

Price $60

Join Paula and Meredith for a self care, self love Sunday! We will explore the nervous system and stress management. We'll highlight different pathways to self care including nutrition and herbal nervines for stress relief, talk about and learn to access resources in times of stress, and introduce you to the Ho'oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian practice of healing and forgiveness. A beautiful herbal craft project completes this nurturing day. You'll take home new tools to support and manage stress, a greater understanding of the nervous system, inspiration to heal yourself, and a hand crafted herbal gift to support you on your self care, self love journey.

Class presented by Paula Marquez, Certified Herbalist & Reiki Master and Meredith Guthrie, CranioSacral Therapist & Reiki Master-Teacher

This is a 3 hour class and will include light snacks & tea.

Bring your favorite mug for tea.

Price $60

In this heartwarming afternoon, wrap yourself in the energy of love. Explore, evoke, and embody Kuan Yin, goddess of love and compassion, open yourself to the gentle power of flower essences, and relax into a 60 minute Reiki and Restorative Yoga Practice focused on opening the heart.

This is a 3 hour class, bring a yoga mat, blanket or towel, bolsters, blocks, 3 small pillows for support, and your favorite mug. (Don’t have a yoga mat, bolsters or blocks? No worries, we have extra! Just let us know.)

Class presented by Paula Marquez, Certified Herbalist & Reiki Master and Meredith Guthrie, CranioSacral Therapist & Reiki Master-Teacher.

Light snacks and tea will be included. 

Price is $60

Join Paula Marquez, Certified Herbalist & Reiki Master and Meredith Guthrie, CranioSacral Therapist & Reiki Master-Teacher for an afternoon filled with love, light, and upliftment. Come together in community to light candles for love, relax into a heart opening meditation, create prayers and affirmations of love and gratitude. To complete a lovely and magical afternoon together Paula will guide the group through an herbal heart journey exploring herbs for physical and emotional support.

This is a 3 hour class and will include light snacks & teas.

Bring your favorite mug for tea & a yoga mat or floor pillow.

Price $60

As a gift from us, you will receive a beautiful journal if you sign up for all 4 classes in February!

Cellphone Photography Class With Tony Wednesday, January 31st, 5:30pm to 7pm

Our previous cellphone photography workshop was a great time for everyone involved. Let’s do it again!

There is beauty everywhere if we choose to see it. I try to look at life and nature with a different eye or perspective. I trust that you find that in my photos.

Please join me on January 31st as I share tips and pointers on how to get the most out of your Android or Apple camera phones.

All of my photos on my website and in Polita’s Place were taken with a cell phone. Bring your phones with you so we can practice together.

We’ll see you there!

Tony Lobato

Price: $15 per person (tips are welcome)

Space is limited!

Learn about natural ways to help deal with stress. In this workshop, we will go over a variety of herbal remedies including teas, tinctures and flower essences that can help during times of stress. We will also practice techniques involving movement and breath work that can help get us through a stressful situation.

Be ready to try herbal remedies and be prepared to get up and move in this lightly active workshop!

Each participant will leave with a calming tea, tincture or flower essence of their choice to keep on hand.

Teas and light snacks will be provided! Class size is limited – reserve your space today!

Workshop presented by Certified Herbalist, Paula Marquez

Date: Wednesday, January 24th, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Price: $40 per person

Learn how to make fire cider in this hands on, educational workshop. Fire cider is a commonly used herbal tonic that is great for immune support, digestive health and more! Variations of this remedy have been around for centuries and is a must for any household, but especially during this time of year! Each participant will leave with a jar of their own fire cider to take home and share or keep for themselves!

Teas and light snacks will be provided! Class size is limited – reserve your space now!

Workshop presented by Certified Herbalist, Paula Marquez

Date: Friday, January 19th, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Price: $40 per person

“Genie In A Bottle Owner, Lynn Bessett, has been in the Health and Wellness space for over two decades. Taking care of our skin, is of vital importance and part of this self care process is staying out of the harmful sun. This is where airbrush tanning is the perfect solution. No UV exposure, no streaking and the perfect shade every single time!​

We take pride in offering the most luxurious, sunless solutions in the market. Comprehensive solutions that meet the needs of any of our clients, from the fairest to darkest of skin. A full line of additives are offered that can be combined with any 8-12 hour process solution. We not only meet the expectations of all our clients, we exceed them!” -Genie In A Bottle

Lynn will be set up in our shop all day on Saturday the 13th (appointment required). Each session normally costs $60 or $70, depending on the package- however, she is running a special on this day only for 20% off!

- zero UV exposure

- customized and professionally applied by a master certified tanning artist

- only naturally derived sunless solutions offered

- confidence booster

- time saver 

- 7-10 day results

- no tan lines (if you choose!)

We are very excited to feature children’s artwork for the month of January!

Please join us on January 11th, from 5pm to 6pm for an open house where children will be showcasing some of their latest work. You will get a chance to speak with each of them and hear a little about what inspired the work they chose to feature.

This event if free to the public. Most artwork will be up for sale!

Teas and light treats will be provided!

We are located at 1 Delwood Dr, Unit 640 in Bailey.

Learn how to make herbal syrups in this fun hands on workshop!

Syrups are a yummy alternative or addition to teas and tinctures. They are especially helpful for children or picky eaters who don’t really care for the taste of some herbal remedies.

In this workshop, you will learn about the benefits of herbal syrups and the different herbs that are often used and why. Come prepared to make and taste a variety of syrups. You will have choices in syrups to make including Elderberry, Ginger, and Cherry Bark. Each participant will take home a jar of syrup specially made by them to share with their family, friends, or keep all to themselves!

Teas and light snacks will be provided! Class size is limited – reserve your space today!

Workshop presented by Certified Herbalist, Paula Marquez

Date: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Price: $40 per person

The Winter Solstice is our shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, which lends to the longest night. We have just entered into a deep darkness and will slowly start making our way into the light again. There is a noticeable stillness this time of year as the snow falls and the cold sets in. Animals slow down, we slow down. We will be drawn toward finding solace in the warmth of our homes. Soon, after the Winter Solstice, the sun will begin to strengthen and offer more light. It is during this time of rebirth and renewal that we can think about releasing anything that no longer serves us and set intentions for what could be.

We hope you will join us for this Winter Solstice celebration! We will begin the evening with a Mini Sound Bath, presented by Meg Munster, from Mile High Mindfulness. The Sound Bath is an auditory meditative experience and the goal is deep relaxation. All you need to do is lay down, or sit, and enjoy the sounds around you. After, Adrianne, from Ascend Hypnotherapy, will lead us through a guided meditation preparing us for Paula’s, Herbalist & Reiki Master, activity involving reflection, releasing, and setting intentions. We will then have the opportunity to sit with any or all of the readers. See below for more information regarding each offering. We will finish the event with another relaxing Mini Sound Bath giving us time and space to absorb all the information we just received.

Tea and cider will be provided! Each participant will be given a candle to light and carry with them as part of the celebration.

MEET THE READERS

Ashlie McDiarmid will offer Oracle Readings. Learn more about Ashlie below.

Tea and Tombstones is a tarot and oracle-reading business that focuses on using the spectrum of light and shadow to teach, guide, and wildly reclaim the spirit. Ashlie McDiarmid started reading tarot in her own dark-night-of-the-soul, and after seeing the gifts that the cards can provide, she turned into them more fully. Now she card-slings tarot and oracle, teaches in rituals and workshops, and reaches a wider audience with the Tea and Tombstones podcast. With a focus on first-person and present-moment, her readings aim to help her clients deepen into their sovereign wilderness, and come home to their own power. 

Diane DeMarco will offer Astrology Readings. Read below to learn more.

Astrology Moon Readings for the Winter Solstice!  The long evening of the Winter Solstice invites us to take some time to go quiet and reflect before the Sun begins to bring its light to our days, hopes and dreams.  In astrology, the Moon is associated with the deepest part of ourselves that often can't be described with words.  It represents our emotions, spiritual nature, dreams and intuition.  Working with the energy of your Natal Moon is a wonderful way to connect and nurture the innermost part of yourself on this very special evening. Join Diane for a 15 minute Natal Moon reading to discover how to work with the energy and gifts that this beautiful, celestial light has giving you!

Adrianne Lehmkuhl will off Tarot Readings. Here’s more information about Adrianne.

I'm Adrianne of Ascend Hypnotherapy, and I'm honored to be branching out from my usual offerings in Past Life Regression Hypnotherapy and holistic wellness coaching to offer intuitive readings with my Herbcrafter's Tarot! I'll also guide us through a soothing hypnotic meditation to connect with the wisdom of our Higher Selves as we reflect on what we'd like to release and intentions we'd like to set. I look forward to meeting you there.

Dr Heidi will offer a variety of readings. Continue reading for more information.

Rev. Dr. Heidi Faith is an intuitive healer and psychologist. Her clairvoyant and energy healing training through The Church Of Inner Light is supplemented by her deep connection and reverence for the Earth. She will be offering spirit guide, nature guide, ancestor, relationship, next steps, or past life readings. 

Price is $50 per person. Includes refreshments, readings and candle. Space is limited! Sign up today!

A portion of proceeds will go to PeaceWorks. Visit their website for more information regarding this amazing organization.

Please join us for a Mini Tarot Reading!

Come sit with Tracey Lanham (Shakti Witch) for a mini, quick-fire 10-15 minute tarot reading.  We'll use the cards to reveal the energies behind current events or particular situations in your life.  Choose to do a general reading (where you are, what to expect coming up, challenges that may arise, strengths possessed) or focus on a situation in your life that is taking up significant mental or emotional energy. 

Cost is $20 for one 10-15 minute mini reading.

Astrology for the Holidays! 

The Holiday Season is now in full swing and the energy can be a bit tense now.  We finish out November with Saturn continuing his journey through Pisces and squaring off with Mars in Sagittarius, and Mercury entering its  "shadow" before going retrograde.  Stop in for a mini-reading with Diane to learn about this "astro-talk" and the current energies!  We'll look at your chart to see how and where these energies may show up for you to help you navigate with awareness - and a bit of grace too!

Be sure to ready to provide your DOB, exact time and place of birth.

$20 for 15 minutes - additional time if scheduling allows.  First come first serve!

We are very excited to introduce Simone Tipton as our November featured artist! Simone adds character, charm and imagination to her artwork which makes each piece fun and very unique.

Simone is a single mother of three, balancing 4 jobs and doing art on the side. She has had a successful Etsy account for 9 years and is drawn to all things nature. Wood burning is her passion, but she also incorporates paint into her work. She has been in Bailey for 4 years and would love for this to be her home forever.

Please join us this Saturday from 5pm to 7pm for an open house where Simone will be showcasing some of her latest work. She will also be demonstrating her wood burning skills while making her newest pieces.

Teas and light treats will be provided!

We are located at 1 Delwood Dr, Unit 640 in Bailey.

Simone’s artwork makes the perfect holiday gift or special decor for your home! She loves to incorporate themes into her work but will also make custom pieces. Visit her shop, GrimsGarden, on Etsy to see some of her unique and delightful handmade items!

Power Animal Retrieval is a Core Shamanic method to restore power loss, revitalize energy, and connection to spirit. A power animal is a compassionate helping spirit that comes embodied as an animal. This animal offers great wisdom, lessons, support, and guidance, as well as, protection. It may come as a guide for a specific time, situation, or stick around with you throughout life. In the first few minutes of the mini session Meredith will help you open to receive and relax through guided breath, grounding meditation, or hands on reiki and craniosacral therapy. She will then drum or rattle as she enters a visionary journey state to find your power animal and deliver it to you. You may even receive a brief message when your spirit animal arrives. Meredith will give you recommendations for connecting and continued relationship with your spirit helper plus offer future opportunities to learn the core shamanic journey practice for direct connection to your helping spirit. If interested in learning how to journey on your own for answers to the deeper questions in life, creativity, inner guidance, healing purposes, and greater connection with spirit helpers receiving a power animal is the first step into the core shamanic journey practice.  

You may come with a purpose, intention, or situation for healing that  you are seeking a spirit helper for or come with just a desire to meet your spirit animal. 

15 minutes - $20

In this workshop, we will learn how to make herbal syrups.

Syrups are a yummy alternative or addition to teas and tinctures. They are especially helpful for children or picky eaters who don’t really care for the taste of some herbal remedies.

In this hands on workshop we will learn about the benefits of herbal syrups and the different herbs that are often used and why. Come prepared to make and taste a variety of syrups. Each participant will take home a jar of syrup specially made by them to share with their family, friends, or keep all to themselves!

Teas and light snacks will be provided! Class size is limited – reserve your space now!

Workshop presented by Certified Herbalist, Paula Marquez

Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Price: $40 per person

Join us in making Autumn scented candles in this hands-on workshop! Learn the techniques involved in making naturally scented candles using by using soy wax and essential oils.

Create your own signature Autumn candle! Give as a gift or keep for yourself!

Workshop presented by Certified Herbalist, Paula Marquez

Date: Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Price: $25 per person

Mini Tarot Readings with Shakti Witch:

Come sit with Tracey Lanham (Shakti Witch) for a mini, quick-fire 10-15 minute tarot reading.  We'll use the cards to reveal the energies behind current events or particular situations in your life.  Choose to do a general reading (where you are, what to expect coming up, challenges that may arise, strengths possessed) or focus on a situation in your life that is taking up significant mental or emotional energy. 

Cost is $20 for one 10-15 minute mini reading.

Tracey Lanham, Shakti Witch, is an intuitive tarot reader who uses cards as both a spiritual and psychological tool.  For her, tarot connects us to the well of information that exists in the universe and taps into messages from The Divine that we may have always known, but needed help to hear.  Tracey uses tarot to help bring into conscious awareness our own subconscious wisdom and intuitive knowledge and to unpack the energies surrounding a situation so that deeper understanding and informed decision-making can occur.

Tracey has long been fascinated with the unseen, the energetic and the divine. Since she was a child, the world behind the veil was as real to her as conventional reality. Tracey is a trained and certified tarot card guide, an energetic pathfinder, a yoga teacher, a mudra teacher, a flower essence consultant, a space-holder for ritual and an herbalist-in-training. Tracey has years of training and embodied practice in tarot, yoga, devotion, ritual, Goddess & Priestess lineages, Paganism, divination and magick.

Learn how to make fire cider in this hands on, educational workshop. Fire cider is an herbal tonic that is great for immune support, digestive health and more! Variations of this remedy have been used for centuries and is a must for any household, but especially during this time of year! Each participant will leave with a jar of their own fire cider to take home and share or keep for themselves!

Teas and light snacks will be provided! Class size is limited – reserve your space now!

Workshop presented by Certified Herbalist, Paula Marquez

Date: Saturday, October 7th, 2023

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Price: $40 per person

Please join us Friday, October 6th at 5:30 pm for a sound bath experience!

We are so excited to have Meg with Mile High Mindfulness facilitate this event.

We will start with some gentle movement and breathwork followed by a sound bath. After the sound bath there will be some time to transition back to the waking mind with a community tea social. Tea will be provided, bringing your own mug is encouraged.

Not sure what a sound bath is?

A sound bath, sometimes referred to as sound healing - is a sensory experience where you lay down and listen to the sounds of crystal and brass singing bowls along with some additional instruments. Sound healing is great for managing stress and quieting the mind.

Date: 10/6

Time: 5:30 to 7:30

Price is $45