Message from Gail Sharp

October 2024

Oh, my goodness! I cannot remember such a glorious, perfect September.

Mother Nature is gifting us with stunning beauty and weather before the season changes. As always at this time of year, I’m reminding myself to focus on the good parts of winter. (So, what are they again?) 😊

Life at my ranch is easy now. My menagerie is happy and healthy. I am riding my horse often and walking my goats and dogs daily. (Want to join me?) To this very peaceful time, add some weird and wonderful animal behavior. Lady, my finicky, prissy, “I don’t like any other horses” mare has fallen in love with her stinky, fat barn mate Okie the cow. And the feeling is mutual. He moos loudly when Lady and I leave for a ride and moos a greeting when we come back up the driveway. If Lady can’t see Oakie in the pasture, she frets and runs frantically looking for him. I’ve seen books on strange animal friendships and now I am a witness. Lovely to watch!

October is the month when TallGrass begins collecting items for our Veterans Backpack Project. We place travel sized toiletries and men’s underwear into string backpacks to give to our men (mostly) and women who have served our country but have now fallen on hard times. We have a tub in our reception area for your donations and The Wild Game entertainment complex in Evergreen is also a great drop off point. Here is the list of needed items. On Friday morning, November 8, at 8:30 a.m., TallGrass employees, Evergreen Rotarians, and community members will get together at Wild Game to pack about 400 backpacks. We form an assembly line and it takes us about an hour to fill the packs. You are welcome you to join us for this very cool event!

Please reach out to me for questions about goat walking or veterans backpacks. Both are interesting and worthwhile. And, if your life is a bit too hectic for either event, then come up to visit TallGrass for rest and rejuvenation. I hope to see you soon!

P.S. We are proud to announce that after having earned a Bronze level of achievement in the Colorado Green Business Network, we have now upgraded to the Silver level! The Colorado Green Business Network, a statewide agency, encourages businesses to work toward environmental responsibility. One of our value statements at TallGrass is: "We care for the environment." We are committed to being a positive force for the natural world and will continue making choices that help our planet move toward health. Here is the website if you or your company are interested in learning about the Colorado Green Business Network.

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

Fall Seasonal Services

Ready to sluff off that old skin...reduce signs of aging...brighten and tighten? Then, our Fall Seasonal Services are just perfect for you!

Fall Equinox Massage and Scrub begins with Cranberry Pomegranate sugar scrub, followed by a full-body massage featuring the warm aromas of cinnamon and clove. Your experience is complete with an application of Eminence’s deliciously citrus Yuzu Body Oil. You’ll enjoy relaxation from head to toe, especially if you take our suggestion and elevate your service with our Apricot Oil Scalp Massage.

Pumpkin Pedicure melts away stress with a luxurious foot and leg exfoliation using Aveda’s walnut shell-based Body Polish scented with cinnamon and clove essential oils. Following your scrub is a moisturizing Pumpkin Latte Hydration Masque packed with vitamin E and omega-9 nutrients to reduce the appearance of aging, topped off with an application of Eminence’s Yuzu Body Oil. Lastly, all the maintenance your tootsies require, including choice of polish, comes with our recommendation to elevate this service with Dazzle Dry and/or festive nail art.

Cherry Enzyme Facial refines your skin and reduces visible signs of aging with vitamin-rich Barbados cherry to brighten and tighten. Actinidin, papain, and bromelain enzymes that target dullness and aging skin are natural proteins (commonly derived from fruits like papaya, pineapple, and cherries) that help support skin’s natural exfoliation and renewal processes without the harshness of traditional scrubs or chemical peels. You’ll leave feeling hydrated and relaxed with skin that’s plumped, brightened, and tightened!

Eminence Trio for October!

Eminence Bright Skin Licorice Root Exfoliating Peel, Bright Skin Overnight Correcting Cream, and Pineapple Refining Tonique are the October Products of the Month. Buy one, two or all three at 20% savings. And, when you buy any two this month, we have a complimentary mini super-cute Citrus and Kale Potent C&E Serum for you.

Available for Adoption

Heather
Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler, female, 1 yr

Heather is shy at first but warms up quickly and, once she gets comfortable with her environment, she loves to snuggle. Heather likes to hang out outside, so a safe and secure yard would be best for her. She is crate and potty trained and will make the perfect addition to a patient, loving family.

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.