I love summer. And, boy, it's been a hot one. But, that doesn't bother me a bit because Evergreen - even in July - is glorious and at least ten degrees cooler than Denver. Come on up to TallGrass and cool off with us!

When you do, be sure to stop and see the beautiful bronze sculpture in the garden at our front door. It's an image of an angel (pictured here), called "Millennia," and it was created by Marcia Christensen, a talented artist and the buyer for TallGrass boutique items. Marcia and I decided to dedicate "Millennia" to our mothers, both of whom have passed on, yet still remain a presence in our daily lives. And we'd like to extend the dedication to all mothers - the special, generous, loving women who gave us our beginnings and watch over us with tender care. We hope you enjoy the sculpture as much as we do.

If you'd like to continue the feeling of peace and tranquility that you experienced during your spa day at TallGrass, may we suggest overnight accommodations at the nearby Highland Haven Creekside Inn.

A charming country inn located on Bear Creek, Highland Haven is just a quick drive from TallGrass and a short stroll from galleries, winery, entertainment, boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and Evergreen Lake. It offers suite, cottage or guest room accommodations, featuring Jacuzzi tubs, private hot tubs, fireplaces, flat screen TVs, king beds and fluffy bathrobes. A generous home-made breakfast is included with your stay.

We think the folks at Highland Haven have created the perfect complement to TallGrass Spa and that's why we are adding their link to our newsletter and web site.

TallGrass Spa and Highland Haven Creekside Inn are collaborating to get you 'outta the dog house' with an "I love you, please forgive me" promotion.

If you have done something that needs forgiving or if someone just hasn't gotten the attention she or he deserves, we have the means to earn your pardon.

At TallGrass, the Dog House Tango is our twist on the popular couples side-by-side massage offered in our Sage Room Suite, and we are raising it to the forgiveness level with a cute stuffed dog sitting at the door of a toy dog house offering a bouquet of flowers, $10 in Boutique Bucks, a quotation about forgiveness and a banner in the Sage Room heralding your message of "Please forgive me" or "I love you."

At Highland Haven, forgotten birthdays and feelings of not being appreciated are soothed with a night at the award-winning B&B in a premium room complete with champagne, the cute dog in the dog house with flowers, and chocolates.

To get you back in good graces, the promotions can be enjoyed in combination or separately. The Dog House Tango (2 people / 65 minutes / $210) can be reserved at TallGrass at 303-670-4444. For complete details about the Highland Haven promotion, visit www.highlandhaven.com or call 303-674-3577.