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Shadowcliff created a policy to only purchase ENERGY STAR appliances, such as washing machines and dryers. An ENERGY STAR washing machine consumes 25% less energy and 33% less water while ENERGY STAR dryers use 20% less energy than conventional machines. (citation: https://www.energystar.gov/products/appliances/clothes_dryers) When guests arrive at Shadowcliff, they each receive a linen bundle including sheets, […]
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Shadowcliff’s early relationship with Bridging The Gap in Kansas provided educational support for our sustainability efforts. For example, static cling messages have been posted on the bathroom mirrors with reminders to turn off the faucet and lights. Information of energy conservation was added to these messages to make guests aware and feel included in Shadowcliff’s
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Shadowcliff prides itself on providing great food service. Chefs at Shadowcliff come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Due to these backgrounds, Shadowcliff has created guidelines for the kitchen to ensure outstanding food preparation and service consistent with our sustainability values. The Compassionate Kitchen (written by Judith)  is a set of guidelines on Shadowcliff’s food
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Mary Silwance, Shadowcliff board member, wrote this beautiful poem (posted to her blog entitled Tonic Wild). Mary’s Blog Introduction:Â I have been an English teacher, stay-at -home mom, farmhand, and environmental educator. I write poetry and essays and garden and try to allow the world to break my heart enough so I can
30 Donors in 30 Days Campaign It happened! We did it! Â 30Â new monthly donorsjoined us during our month-long Shadowcliff 365 campaign! We closed at 100% to goal. THANK YOU, SHADOWCLIFF COMMUNITY!
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30 Donors in 30 Days Campaign We are elated to report that 28 new monthly donorsjoined us during our month-long Shadowcliff 365 campaign! We closed at 93% to goal. We would be ecstatic if two more joined the team. Could that be YOU? Click Here to Join Us: Giving Monthly Matters
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Thursday, August 19 at 4pmMST On October 21, 2020, the East Troublesome Fire roared through Grand County creating a unique firestorm unlike any that have been seen before. Nearly everyone agreed a forest fire had been waiting to happen for years but no one anticipated the firestorm that came about. Now we are
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30 Donors in 30 Days Campaign Giving Monthly Matters 30/30 Campaign Ends Tomorrow (Aug 15th) We are 77% of the way to our goal of 30 additional monthly donors!  We need just 7 more people who believe in the power of an engaged community to create real change, to consider becoming a monthly recurring donor before tomorrow
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30 Donors in 30 Days Campaign Giving Monthly Matters Please Join us TODAY Â “I support Shadowcliff because it represents a sanctuary for healing, both in place and in spirit.” – Jamie Frazier, Shadowcliff Board Member “Because this dream and creation was a sacrificial gift of volunteers; that inspires me to join this team
30 Donors in 30 Days Campaign Giving Monthly Matters. Shadowcliff hostel guest and Continental Divide Trail (CDT) hiker, Molly Klingensmith’s reflection  Thank you, Molly! “My husband and I stayed at the Shadowcliff hostel for two nights in June as we made our through Colorado on the Continental Divide Trail. We really appreciated the
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