Nature’s Temple was built in dedication to the Tigly, also known as the Inedo Spirits of Light and Color.

In Amskapi Piikuni, they are called Sspommitapiiksi (“the Above Ones”), and in Lakota, Wakan Skan, “the Great Holy Sky Networks.”

 

The presence of Sspommitapiiksi guided us to create this sanctuary and to preserve the old names for these beings of light.

 

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About the Space

 

Nature’s Temple is an alternative, earth-based structure centered around a large walipini greenhouse.

The building integrates multiple natural construction modalities:

    •    Straw bale

    •    Timber frame post and beam

    •    Traditional framing

 

Our home and retreat space are intentionally rustic, built from repurposed materials and local resources. It is both a living temple and a home, a reflection of balance between simplicity and sacredness.

 

Accommodations:

    •    2 bedrooms (indoor)

    •    1 shared bathroom with 2 showers

    •    Outdoor facilities and gathering spaces

    •    Maximum capacity: 8 people

    •    Camping options available for additional participants

 

Nature’s Temple is located in Crestone, Colorado, overlooking the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range and Great Sand Dunes National Park, offering a natural atmosphere of peace and reflection.