Message from Gail Sharp

April 2026

As everyone who experienced these past months in Colorado knows, we really had no winter.

Very few cold days, almost no snow, lots of high winds, and record warmth.

In our high desert climate, snow in the mountains provides us with critical moisture to keep life healthy for the entire year and helps prevent the real fear of wild fire. This is especially true in Evergreen where high winds have toppled hundreds of huge healthy trees all over our mountain community and power companies have been proactively shutting down electricity in case the wind knocks trees into power lines. Unfortunately, we had to close TallGrass several times because of this wind. But, we do have a generator and are installing auxiliary equipment to supply power to our well pumps. Obviously, a spa without water isn't ideal!

All of this is concerning, for sure. And yet, if I focus on the day I'm in, this weather has been heavenly for activities like walking, riding, being outside without 10 layers of clothing. However, if you happen to say to someone, "What a beautiful day!" they often respond, "Yes, but…it's not normal, skiing has been terrible, the possibility of fire this summer will be so high." On and on, it's so easy to fall into the trap of focusing on worry and fear and dread instead of enjoying the moment we are in. Isn't this situation a perfect example of what we often do daily when we skip over appreciation for the day and launch into a lament about the past or the future???

So, as I write this on March 30th, it's going to be 70 degrees today with puffy clouds and a lot of sunshine. I will remind myself to appreciate where I am, and not just with the weather, but with everything else as well.

I certainly can't control the weather (or anything else for that matter), but I can control my reactions to happenings around me. I hope you will put aside your worries about the future and enjoy the day with me!

Gail Sharp is the owner of TallGrass Spa and Salon. Email her at sharpgail@aol.com .

Seasonal Services

A Radiant and Refreshed appearance is yours with our Springtime Seasonal Services. Our Facial and Pedicure feature the sweetly-scented Eminence Pineapple Refining Tonique, which is also highlighted in our April Eminence Special Offer (below).

Vitamin "Sea" Facial Perfectly balanced, the combination of "Citrus and Sea" increases firmness and provides long-lasting hydration. Smoother, plumper, and more youthful-looking skin begins with Eminence's Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser, Pineapple Refining Tonique, and Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Masque to tone and refresh. Then, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles are diminished with algae extracts of Marine Flower Peptide Serum, eye cream, and moisturizer. Looking radiant!

Lime and Turmeric Stimulating Pedicure Be refreshed and ready for fun in the sun with an application of Eminence Organic's Turmeric Energizing Treatment and Lime Stimulating Mask to exfoliate, brighten, and awaken your skin. Next, aromatics of Pineapple Refining Tonique and Strawberry Rhubarb Hydrating lotion envelope you during a luxurious foot and leg massage. Dazzle Dry Polish and all nail maintenance are, of course, included.

Spring Equinox Body Treatment
Release winter toxins, improve digestion, and tone your body with a treatment that includes an herbal mud masque applied to abdomen, thighs and back, followed by lymphatic cupping and contouring. Then, sculpting and flushing-out of any remaining toxins and an application of Eminence's rich Monoi Body Cream help to firm and tighten. The look of healthy skin is renewed for Spring!

Products of the Month
Aveda Botanical Repair Hair Care

Tap into the power of plants when you shampoo, condition, strengthen, repair, and style – whew! all of that great hair care! – with Aveda's best-selling, award-winning Botanical Repair products, offered at 20% savings in April.

Eminence Special Offer
Eminence's Turmeric Energizing Treatment transforms from a powder to a fluffy mousse masque bursting with energy to exfoliate and reveal silky, luminous skin. In April, when you purchase a 2-oz jar of Turmeric Energizing Treatment, our gift to you is a complimentary full size Eminence Pineapple Refining Tonique. (Value $54)

Available for Adoption

Anna and Faye
Terriers, females, 1 yr, 15-17 lbs

Anna and Faye are believed to be sisters, found together in a wire crate on the side of the road and they've been side-by-side ever since. Watching them interact is a joy – playing together, sleeping together, and even enjoying meals together. About 1-year-old, they have grown out of the puppy phase while still keeping all the fun, curiosity, and playful energy that makes them such great companions. Happiest when close to their people, both girls crave attention, cuddles, and affection whether it's snuggling on the couch, following you around the house, or soaking up belly rubs.

Available for adoption at Evergreen Animal Protective League
www . EAPL . com

Note: Your visit to TallGrass is a chance to unwind and disconnect. Keep in mind that cell service and WiFi are unreliable here. Also, GPS reception could become blocked and navigation can be lost.