The Perfect Retreat

Surrounded by nature, the tranquility you find on a visit to TallGrass starts even before you arrive. Ascending into the Rocky Mountain foothills, passing open fields beneath mountain vistas, turning at Evergreen Lake and following Upper Bear Creek, you know you're on your way to a calming, relaxing experience. When you arrive at TallGrass and settle yourself on the patio, in the Quiet Room, or Meditation Room the views of grazing elk and deer, beautiful cloud formations, and majestic Mt. Blue Sky let you know that you are in the perfect place to heal, relax and unwind. And the uniqueness of the TallGrass experience extends beyond its picturesque location. You'll discover a culture that connects guests with staff and community in a gentle and nurturing way.

To Awe and Inspire

At TallGrass Aveda Spa and Salon, our goal is to exceed your expectations. Our mission is to Awe and Inspire! If there is anything we can do to enhance your experience, please just ask.

TallGrass Leadership

Gail Sharp
TallGrass Owner

For Gail, a balanced lifestyle is built around running a successful spa business, becoming involved in community projects, and enjoying friends and family. Some of her best times are spent at her Lucky Penny Ranch with three dogs, a couple of cats, four Nigerian dwarf goats and three horses. She enjoys the picture-perfect Rocky Mountain landscape on horseback and hiking trails while espousing a personal philosophy that asserts there are reasons to celebrate life in big and small ways every, single day.

Melissa Rackliff
Spa Director

Melissa is a TallGrass veteran, so her feel for what our guests want and need is innate. All told, she has been working here for more than 17 years. Over that time, she's become deeply connected to TallGras and her team. she understands the inner workings of the spa, inside and out, upside and down. Over time she has become the resident problem-solver and spreader of inspiration. She's our go-to expert, beloved by our staff and the leader of the pack! You can contact Melissa directly at 303-679-4477 or Mel@TallGrassSpa.com

Michele Alton
Lead Manager

Michele's move to Colorado and choice to join the TallGrass team was purely a quality of life decision. "Colorado is where I belong," she says. "And, the people at TallGrass feel like a family." Her leadership role is a perfect fit because, having grown up in a military family, she is well acquainted with the challenges of responsibility, duty and integrity. Michele gladly shares her secret to taking care of oneself: "Who knows better than you where you need to be?"

Shannon Marinos
Team Leader, Guest Relations, Retail, and Laundry Departments

She calls herself "Mama Bear." Super-protective of her Guest Relations, Laundy, and Retail teams, she's always there for them. "No judgment," she says, "just a positive direction, setting goals together and moving forward." She puts emphasis on training because she knows people will be more confident, stay in the job longer, and the teams will be happier together. Her strategy aims to ensure happy crews, all together, all the time. "It's my big thing," she says, "I always want to give people the tools to be great."

Montana Beutlich
Team Leader, Massage Department

Montana leads our team of massage therapists whom she describes as relaxed, calm, confident, beautiful souls. They work their therapeutic magic in 5 massage rooms each day at TallGrass. Providing all that nurturing and positive energy for guests means therapists must care for themselves, too. Montana makes sure they focus on self-care techniques to keep muscles loose and agile. And that creates an atmosphere of good energy and well-being for all!

Bonnie Chwala
Team Leader, Hair Department

Bonnie leads a small but mighty team of three stylists. They work together in the hair salon that's set apart from the main spa, and that is where the four of them thrive! They work together in a stylish, creative, and calming atmosphere where everyone feels at ease. The salon is quite the luxurious space for these TallGrass stylists to do what they do best – consulting with guests to create attractive styles, colors and cuts.

Ashely Johnson
Team Leader, Esthetics Department

Ashley has been a licensed, practicing esthetician since 2013. What she loves about skincare is there is always more to learn. Prior to her position with TallGrass she spent several years teaching future esthetics professionals for Aveda and a local CBD skincare company. Ashley is certified in Gua Sha, Connective Tissue Massage, the Vodder Method Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Buccal Facial Sculpting, Facial Cupping and microcurrent just to name a few. Education is the heartbeat of the TallGrass esthetics department and is one of the many things that makes this inspired team so wonderful at what they do.

Victoria Tanner Magill
Team Leader, Nail Department

Victoria has been at Tall Grass for 2 years. She combines creativity and her business degree to make sure her services are pampering! With experience in both hair and nails she is dedicated to making every client feel relaxed and taken care of. Outside of work, she enjoys working on her project cars, concerts, reading, or skiing.

What Our Guests are Saying

“I love everything about Tallgrass: the staff, the amenities, the scenery, the tea!! Megan did an excellent job cutting and styling my hair. She was very pleasant and skilled. I loved the warm towel and head massage. And I so enjoy relaxing in the quiet room before treatments. Tallgrass is a very centering place for me. I'll be back!!” ~ TallGrass Guest

“Oh my gosh where to start. As always, my experience with Tallgrass was wonderful from scheduling through lunch :) Everyone takes an extra step in making you feel that you are special. Thank you to everyone!” ~ TallGrass Guest

“I love getting to steam before my hair cut. And Victoria always does an amazing job and is able to provide exactly what I want in a cut. And such a pleasure to chat with during my cut. Love, love, love!” ~ TallGrass Guest

“Tall Grass is serene without making you feel like you're walking on glass, afraid to breathe. My massage therapist, Faye, was excellent!" ~ TallGrass Guest

"Incredibly transformative 80 min massage with Megan!” ~ TallGrass Guest

“Not only “likely” but I have already booked a return! It was the most wonderful combo of therapeutic ( been having leg pain) but the dreamy relaxing, mind nicely numbing pleasure. My therapist was Marilyn. If like you, I have had many dozens of massages in my senior life. She just excels in every way. I was in such a” good hands” 😉 You are in a space like no other at Tall Grass. The drive is just magic, and I live in Evergreen. Life is too short not to go to the best.” ~ TallGrass Guest

“We did the Tango massage and it was heavenly. Nicole and Mary Louise ROCK!! From the relaxing massage to the steam shower, it was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. We added the hot stone treatment one of my favorites. We are already talking about coming back and adding the feet treatment. Worth every penny. Thank you TallGrass and Nicole and Mary Louise.” ~ TallGrass Guest

“I love the tranquility of Tall Grass! Everyone is so welcoming. I could honestly live out the rest of my days in the quiet room!! 😊” ~ TallGrass Guest

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