Mountain Secrets Blog

Have you been to the The Giggling Goat?? What a fun name!! 

They are a cozy coffee shack offering breakfast burritos, home baked goods, coffee and tea with room to have conversation, work or relax. Go check them out! 

Located in Bailey, Colorado off of Sleepy Hollow. 

Like the butterfly from the cocoon, we too are emerging following the long winter of COVID. Community events, nonprofit fundraisers, library programs, Chamber mixers, live music, special holiday events, networking and so much more are back in full swing and we couldn't be more excited to share with you what all has been scheduled so far for 2022! Be sure to keep checking our Community Calendar frequently for there's always something new being added. Carpe diem!

This week on Exploring 285 we visited Buster's Natural Pet Supply in Conifer, CO.

If you live in Colorado, then you probably know that we LOVE our fur babies! Who doesn't love shopping for new toys for their animals to play with?! We do!!

They provide pet supplies, toys, food, beds, accessories, dog training and dog grooming to our small town! They have a team of dedicated animal lovers that specialize in natural nutrition, holistic wellness, training and grooming.

Watch the video at https://www.exploring285.com/post/buster-s-natural-pet-supply

This week on Exploring 285 we visited Evergreen Mountain Sports and had a new co-star - Cody ! Isn't he the cutest!!?? 🙂 

Do you love the outdoors ?? For all of your outdoor adventures, sports rentals, bike tune ups and apparel be sure to shop local and check out Evergreen Mountain Sports! Any season - they have something for you - ADVENTURE IS OUT THERE! They offer ski, snowboard, bike, paddle board, and more rental equipment so you can try out a sport or try out new equipment! 

Do you love to camp ? They also offer camping gear or outdoor apparel for all shapes, age and sizes! 

If you are a Bailey or surrounding area resident – be sure to check out the newest and freshest country market in town!

We have all been there, you are making dinner and forget a key ingredient! Well now you do not have to drive to the grocery store in Conifer, instead you can visit your new country market in Downtown Bailey.

Looking for a dinner idea or some fresh food?

Rosalie's has it! Check out Rosalie's Market and support a locally owned business. They have tons of beautiful & super fresh produce, meat, dairy, locally made baked goods, pastas, ready-to-make meals, gluten free items, chips, breakfast items, sauces, nuts, gifts, apparel, specialty items and more!

Who doesn't love a small town, local, and fresh country market? If you haven't been you are missing out! If you don't live in the area, check them out and grab some food next time you are in town.

This week on Exploring 285 we visited The Chill Squirrel at their new location in downtown Bailey. They are an eclectic gift shop offering unique finds, homemade gifts and home décor. If you have not been to their new location, you are missing out! 

Their toy section is full of books, toys and games for all ages. One of our favorite finds is the real aspen leaves dipped in copper to create ornaments or jewelry. They also offer fun candles, rustic home décor, pillows, cigars, Turkish lamps, backpacks, men's toiletries and outdoor décor! 

If you are looking for a small town shop to explore and find something fun, come see the Chill Squirrel in our small downtown of Bailey Colorado! 

Visit their site for more details or to see their products at http://chillsquirrel.com/ . 

As an animal lover, one of my favorite videos for Exploring 285 is when we get to go play with the animals at the local humane society in Pine, CO. This week on Exploring 285 we visited our local humane society in Pine, Co @Intermountain Humane Society.

Currently they have some friendly and playful pups and a handful of kittens available for adoption. Help us find these babies their new furever home by sharing this video of them playing with your friends!

To learn more, apply or donate visit imhs.org .

For any of your real estate needs be sure to check out our page http://www.yourjourneyhome.net

Kayla Maathuis, Team Lead of Your Journey Home 303.507.2751

Do you love pinball OR have you always wanted to play pinball ?
Blizzard Mountain Pinball is located in Conifer, CO and is a fun time out in our local town! They have over 38 pinball machines and other arcade games to play. They also host birthday parties or special events in their fun party room.

Are you looking to entertain friends, family or little ones? Pinball is a GREAT and fun way to do that while staying up the hill!
Did you ever play Mrs. Pac-man back in the day or wish you could play it now?? At Blizzard Mountain Pinball they have Mrs. Pac-man ready for you to enjoy! Check out their fun games in the video below!

To learn more or check out other Exploring 285 videos visit http://www.exploring285.com

This week on Exploring 285 we visited Taspen's Organics in Conifer, Colorado . 

Taspen's offers all one could want for their healing, health and overall wellness. The retail store features their organic line of products Taspen's Organics and Dragonfly Botanicals Hemp with CBD which are all created in house right here in Conifer! 

They also offer a variety of yoga classes and healing sessions with heart-centered practitioners, unique workshops, live music, and yoga teacher training. Taspen's Yoga, Music & Healing Center.

To complete the vision the amazing organic restaurant, Taspen's Cafe & Bakery, offers options for people of all dietary needs such as vegan, gluten free, and those looking for organic/locally sourced meat and veggies. 

Things to Do in mountain towns of Colorado like Conifer, Bailey and surrounding areas. Not in the area? Check out their retail locations along the Denver Metro area, Steamboat, Breckenridge and Boulder! Visit their site for more details and locations: https://taspens.com/ 

For any of your real estate needs be sure to check out our page www.yourjourneyhome.net 

Kayla Maathuis, Team Lead of Your Journey Home 303.507.2751

"The trail began to become quite elusive, covered with debris and indistinguishable from the surrounding landscape. To sum it up, it was quite a mess that took some time to navigate and get a good feel as to where the trail "should" be based on the topography. Route finding was demanding and at some point, was more of a guessing game than anything." 

If you are looking for a challenging backpacking loop in the Colorado backcountry for two or three days, this is one you will want to consider. Though it can be done as an overnight trip, we highly recommend at least two days. Three or even four days would be perfect as there is so much to see and explore. 

This week on Exploring 285 we visited Native Vibrations Colorado Crystals & Gifts in Bailey, Colorado . 

They are an eclectic gift and rock shop offering locally mined stones and gems, handmade jewelry, unique gifts, home decor, clothing, bags, CBD products and more! Check out this hidden gem (see what I did there) and go visit them next time you are in downtown Bailey ! Boyd, the owner, is very knowledgeable if you want to talk about rocks too 🙂 

Jessica Ford and I had a great time visiting - we even picked up some stress rocks to help us relax... AHH Visit their website at https://nativevibrations.square.site/ . 

For any of your real estate needs, Your Journey Home is here. Find out more information at www.yourjourneyhome.net . 

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