Ute Pass area new business profile: Woodland Park Apothecary & Energy Healing
Annae Bert opened Woodland Park Apothecary & Energy Healing early July in the corner of the Gold Hill Shopping Plaza of Woodland Park. The shop is overflowing with luscious scents, beautiful handcrafted jewelry, specialty candles, hard-to-find kitchen gadgets, oils, soaps, apothecary jars, a handcrafted sheepskin sleep sack, specialty gift items and so much more!
Before coming to CO, Annae was a nurse in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) in a Houston hospital. She moved to Colorado with her husband to be closer to his family, and to follow her dream of opening an apothecary shop. Annae exclaims, “Woodland Park is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been in. Everyone’s so nice here!” And thus began her new adventure.
Annae is assisted by Grace Kaufmann, a 12-year-old volunteer who is also a crafter, designer of labels, maker of trinkets, student of entrepreneurship and soon-to-be teacher of teen classes.
Visions for what lies ahead include crystals and botanicals, a locally-sourced tea shop and a schedule of classes to educate and inspire. Annae wants to, “Sell items like a real apothecary, everything in bulk. You don’t need the packaging. You bring your own bag.” In addition, Annae would like to, “Encourage a barter system for the crafting of products. I’d like for us to get together as community and support each other.”
Donation-based classes will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday Fun Days and Make It Mondays. Kits for classes such as candle-making will start at $10.00. In addition, Grace will be offering classes designed just for teens. Annae is accepting donations such as arts and craft supplies, glass containers with lids, and baskets in good condition to be used for classes.
For more information, email Annae at wpa.629@gmail.com. The shop is located at 629 West Midland Avenue in the Gold Hill Plaza, Woodland Park. Store hours are 7 days a week,10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD CELEBRATES 135 YEARS and the NEW CARILLON BELL BRINGING MUSIC TO THE MOUNTAINS
On Sunday, Aug. 25, Church in the Wildwood will conclude the regular 10:30 a.m. service with a dedication of the new carillon and recognition of their 135th Anniversary. All are welcome to join in for a celebratory worship and reception afterwards. The new carillon was recently installed after a successful fundraising campaign, with 100% funding coming from generous community support. Come hear the bells ring!
Church in the Wildwood is located at 10585 Ute Pass Avenue, Green Mountain Falls. Find out more at wildwooducc.org.
Chipita Park Association board needs you!
Originally a homeowners association, the Chipita Park Association (CPA) today is dedicated to providing social activities for the community as well as being responsible for the rental and maintenance of Marcroft Hall. Themed potlucks are held monthly in the beautifully renovated Hall that will soon host the much-anticipated Annual Arts & Crafts Fair (happens Nov. 2 and 3 this year!). The next community potlucks will be Oct. 13 (Oktoberfest) at 5 p.m., and Dec. 8 (Christmas) at 4 p.m.
The CPA Board is in need of two new members as Janice Clausen and Carolyn Eddy Houchin step down after completing their three-year plus terms of service. Full and part-time CPA Members who are residents of Cascade, Chipita Park or Green Mountain Falls are eligible to be on the Board. The two open positions are Vice-President and a Member-At-Large. If you are interested, contact Janice Clausen at mjjalambert@aol.com.
Find out more about the CPA at chipitapark.org.
Manni Awards Neighborhood Party comes to Green Mountain Falls
Manni, the beloved Manitou Springs character embodying the community spirit of neighbors helping neighbors, is expanding his/her/their influence up the Ute Pass! Judith Piazza hosted a Neighborhood Party at her Green Mountain Falls cabin on Sunday, August 11 with over 15 people in attendance.
Manni Neighborhood Parties were initiated by the Manitou Springs Community Foundation (MSCF) to inspire volunteerism and strengthen community connections, stewardship and well-being.
Shanti Toll, a MSCF Board Member, says, “We are expanding the vision of Manitou and Manni, recognizing the common set of values represented by the communities west of Colorado Springs.” Supporting a Manni Neighborhood Party in Green Mountain Falls brings the Manni Manitou vision westward!
For more information and to host a Neighborhood Party of your own, contact ManniManitou@gmail.com.
Late Summer Ute Pass Monday Music
Mondays, 6-8 p.m. on Gazebo Lake, Green Mountain Falls
(or at the Green Box Farm Stand if raining)
Bring chairs, Picnics welcome (no glass)
Sponsored by the Ute Pass Chamber of Commerce (discoverutepass.com)
Aug. 19, Nube Nueve
Aug. 26, Roma Ransom
Sept. 2, Hot Boots Band
Sept. 9, Look’ee Here