Spirituality with an artistic twist at Douglas County Fairgrounds

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Holistic Expo

set for April 15-16

BY HALEY LENA HLENA@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Centers for Spiritual Living in Parker will be hosting the second annual Holistic Expo and Creative Market, On April 15-16, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock.

Spiritual community, the Centers for Spiritual Living in Parker, is inspired by the philosophy and teachings of Ernest Holmes. e inclusive group recognizes all paths in a spiritual sense and holds services, guided meditations and youth ministry.

From artists and craftsmen to healing practitioners, the Holistic Expo and Creative Market will include 115 vendors and hourly workshops throughout the weekend-long event.

“We focus on nutrition and wellness, Reiki, intuitive healing, jewelry, crystals and all these other things,” said event coordinator Amy Schmidt. “So it’s de nitely a really cool variety.”

After researching websites and meeting each individual, all the Colorado-based exhibitors were hand selected by Schmidt for the event.

“I’ve seen them in person at the di erent area shows and visited them personally, so there’s a lot of really impressive work,” said Schmidt.

Focusing on health and wellness, through the variety of workshops and presentations, visitors will learn about the physiological and biochemical processes of the human body function. Workshops include topics such as consciousness communication, vibrational sound therapy, IV therapy, signs, animal totems and the basics of beginning meditation. e event is a mixture of di erent holistic practitioners with art and candles, upcycled items, herbal remedies and essential oils. Visitors will have the opportunity to shop from intuitive jewelers and artists.

Workshops start Saturday at 11 a.m., going until 4 p.m.. Sunday’s activities will be held between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m..

Sunday will start with a talk from the Centers for Spiritual Living. e expo will also include several artists and craftsmen that will bring di erent items for sale. e craft of artisans will be explored through handmade paintings, sculptures, clothing and food items.

“Enjoy the beauty of all the di erent creations that all the di erent artists will have there for sale,” said Schmidt.

In addition, door prizes will be available, as well as a used book sale and a luncheon provided by Little Reds Kitchen.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the whole community, tons of people enjoying this, having a large turnout that are engaging in the community and having a good time,” said Schmidt. “And bringing somebody to the community that’s really going to serve them and provides an alternative way of helping them improve their lives.”

Tickets are on sale for $5 on the Holistic Expo and Creative Market website at www.expocslparker.org, along with the hourly workshop schedule.

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