Message from Gail Sharp

August 2024

I've never been a big sports fan -- or participant – I'm pretty uncoordinated. But, the summer Olympics have captivated me!

Watching the athletes compete in so many incredible events is a wonderful distraction from the troubling events of the world. There is much to worry about. But, it's such a welcome relief to focus on the inspiring stories of the Olympians.

From the opening ceremonies with the tiny delegations from countries like Haiti (experiencing heartbreaking decades of strife) to Ukraine (in the midst of war) and some countries with just three athletes, countries so small I've never heard of them. How proud their citizens must be to have their people competing as equals on such a huge stage.

There are so many inspiring stories of dedication, sacrifice, hard work, and triumph over challenges! I tear up watching every night. When I may whine that it's REALLY HOT outside and I'm super tired or my back aches, I think of what these people have endured and I'm humbled. Inspiring acts reset my thinking to gratitude and perspective. They encourage me to try to be more inspiring myself and look to others instead of my constant focus on ME!

Thinking about Olympic feats, closer to home, the increasingly dry weather and numerous fires have caused me to practice loading my miniature horse Flicka, my new cow Okie Doke, and my six goats into a big trailer. That's an Olympic sport in itself!! 😊

Our mission statement at TallGrass is simply "to Awe and Inspire." We strive daily to do that for you and for each other. We try to give that little extra touch that may help someone feel comforted and lifted. We are no Olympians for sure, but our dedication is similar, and we care deeply!

I hope you are finding ways to be inspired and to inspire others. It creates such joy!

P.S. If you visited us in July, you may have noticed a new $6 Facilities and Environment fee on your service ticket. First, thank you for your grace in receiving this. We love our guests and our community and are filled with gratitude for both. As a small, local company we must navigate the rising costs of doing business. I assure you we thought long and hard about this choice. It was not an easy decision. We hope that you delight in the uniquely awe-inspiring experience you find at TallGrass, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations with every visit. If you have any questions or would like to talk about the fee, please reach out. I am always happy to hear from you.

Gail Sharp is the owner of TallGrass Spa and Salon. Email her at sharpgail@aol.com .

Summer Seasonal Services
Experience the ultimate self-care with these services, specially designed to highlight the season. They are available now through the end of August.

Strawberry Lemonade Pedicure energizes legs and feet with an exfoliating coconut sugar scrub, aromatic strawberry rhubarb body lotion, and yuzu body oil. Oh! there's a stimulating lime-mango enzyme mask, too!

Vitamin "Sea" Facial balances citrus and sea for long-lasting hydration and youthful-looking skin with mangosteen cleanser, pineapple tonique, and vitamin C-packed citrus and kale masque. Algae extracts from marine flower serum add extra radiance. 

Summer Solstice Massage and Scrub starts with a 30-minute full body salt scrub, followed by an 80-minute full body massage. We use apricot oil or stonecrop oil to heal sun-damaged skin. Or coconut oil to firm, tone, and tighten. Either way, your body gets just what it needs this summer. A finishing ceremony of burning sage and singing bowls brings harmony to mind and spirit.

August Products of the Month – Mocktails!

Eminence Summer Mocktails are three perfect product combos customized to hydrate, refresh, firm, and heal summer skin. Buy the entire trio, buy two, or even just one of these essential collections and get 20% off during August.

Available for Adoption

Hailey
Shepherd /mixed, female, 3 mos, 15 lbs

Hailey is a sweet baby girl with a large personality. She just loves to give kisses. Now living in foster care with other dogs, this puppy would love a home of her own.

Available for adoption at Evergreen Animal Protective League
www . EAPL . com

Note: Your visit to TallGrass is a chance to unwind and disconnect. Keep in mind that cell service and WiFi are unreliable here. Also, GPS reception could become blocked and navigation can be lost.