Crestone is nestled against the western slope of the Sangre de Cristos, a mountain range held sacred by the native peoples. These mountains are powerful in their ability to amplify and transform. Mt. Blanca, a prominent landmark in skyline of the Sangres, is the holy eastern mountain of the Southwestern Native Americans of our area. The emergence place of the native peoples as they came into this world is said to be in the San Luis Lakes area.

Crestone Healing Arts Center is located in the area where native peoples would come to surrender themselves in prayer, to endure the challenges of seeking their spiritual visions, and to dedicate themselves to the Creator. It is in this spirit that Crestone Healing Arts Center presents itself to aspiring participants who wish to enter in a similar process of dedication while engaged in learning the art of healing and massage.

The gifts of nature are spectacular with abundant year-round opportunities to rejuvenate mind, body, and spirit. Hot springs, 14,000 ft. peaks, year round creeks, mountain lakes, and many other natural attractions are nearby. The San Luis Valley, one of the largest mountain valleys in the world, as well as the Great Sand Dunes National Park, are visible from our facility.

Crestone is home to a wide variety of special interest groups such as Colorado College Extension, several Tibetan Buddhist Centers, The Sri Audobindo Center, The Haidakhandi Ashram, The Zen Buddhist Center, The Carmelite Monastary's Spiritual Life Center, the Shinji Shumakai Shinto Center, and Rediscovery. Many of Crestone's residents are artists, scholars, writers, political and environmental activists, craftsmen, builders, educators, musicians, permaculturists, outdoor enthusiasts, and visionaries.

We welcome all who would walk among us in gentle harmony and loving respect.