Our stories help us understand who we are, especially in times like these. “Listening to our stories is a good compliment to social activism. Â We can reflect upon our experience of racism, looking at what are the holes in our experiences, what we deeply regret, what interchanges have shaped us, and what are the impediments […]
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Shadowcliff’s staff and board of directors are shocked and saddened by the ongoing violence, death, and use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies and private individuals. We hear people’s outrage and indignation, and we are compelled to face this as a threat that must be directly addressed and ultimately eliminated. Fear, and therefore hate,
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It’s more than the work . . . it’s YOU! Â Four virtual offerings available! Follow the links below to sign up! Â Shadowcliff’s Memorial Day Volunteer Weekend has been happening annually for the past 42 years, and our amazing volunteers regularly log over 800 hours in labor in just 2-3 days. That’s huge!! Â
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Shadowcliff’s leadership has been hard at work discerning the best course of action for our 2020 Summer season. In mid-April, we sent you an email cancelling on-site Volunteer Weekend and delaying our regular season opening time. Since then, and with careful attention to daily updates from the state of Colorado as well as Grand County,
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Dear Shadowcliff Community, This has been an extraordinary time in our world. Our day-to-day lives have been altered in ways that affect us in both our personal lives and in the livelihood of our communities. Shadowcliff is not immune to these same impacts. As you already know from the update on April 17th,
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How did you celebrate Earth Day? Did you Share your photos with us!? Or, Join the Voices for the Earth Summit? an online gathering presented by the Pachamama Alliance. Or, take Earth Week into your home with these Tips from our friends at Bridging the Gap? Other ideas: Hike a Wildland Conserve Energy Reduce, Reuse, then Recycle However you chose to celebrate,
Dear Shadowcliff Family, We hope this update finds you well. The Shadowcliff Board of Directors has been working diligently to make some important decisions regarding the upcoming 2020 season to ensure the health and wellbeing of our volunteers, staff and guests. In light of ongoing concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision has been made
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MHK Together is a joint effort in Manhattan, Kansas that encourages people to buy gift cards online to their favorite local businesses while matching those purchases with grocery store gift cards to individuals in need. What started as an offer from a few local donors to match up to $100,000 in groceries has now almost
Community Support Stories: A Buy One, Give One Relief Program in Manhattan, KS Read More »
Many of you know Shadowcliff’s General Manager, Emily Cesca, is also an inspiring yoga teacher who spends her winter months leading classes in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. As a response to these uncertain times, Emily has generously started offering yoga classes online at no cost (but PayPal donations are very much appreciated!). Anyone can log in
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More than ever, we are aware of our priorities and what sustains us. We cherish what nourishes us. Shadowcliff is a non-profit mountain sanctuary that offers peace, healing and renewal. We look forward to gathering again with our community when we are able, but we are also seeking out opportunities to extend our mission in
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