Message from Gail Sharp

May 2026

and her husband hosted a wonderful birthday party at my ranch for their 5-year-old and his friends.

The day was chilly, cloudy with bits of rain, and yet loud peals of laughter and running kids were everywhere. It brought me such feelings of joy and abandon. My dog, Jolene, was out in the thick of things playing with the children and my goats and miniature horse got into the action, too. Everyone was so happy!!!

It was a wonderful respite from an otherwise tough past month when I had to say goodbye to my 15 ½ year old dog, Nutmeg (pictured above), and we also lost an older, unwell horse that had been an important companion to one of my dearest friends during some of her own trials. Many, many tears. Add to that the tough challenges for many people close to me, the world’s events, and on and on.

Yet, I can be grateful that I still experience the highs (and the lows) of life. Without snow and rain, would we appreciate sun and warmth as much? I know I wouldn’t. I’m alive and able to share the joys and heartaches with my friends, my animals, and my vision of God. I wouldn’t trade that ability for anything.

The beautiful, fresh, young month of May is here! Babies coming, flowers ready to burst open, and hopefully lots of wet weather to carry us into summer. I’m outside constantly and hope you get outside, too. As one of my meditation books says, “Let nature have her way with you.”

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

Seasonal Services

As you celebrate the arrival of Spring, we have a Facial, a Pedicure, and a Body Treatment to help welcome the season.

Vitamin “Sea” Facial 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 is 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 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 remaining toxins and an application of Eminence’s rich Monoi Body Cream help firm and tighten. The look of healthy skin is renewed!

Products of the Month
The Eyes Have It
Puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles be gone with our collection of eye creams including Vie’s Chrono Eyes along with Eminence’s Hibiscus Ultra Life Eye Cream, Neroli Age Corrective Eye Serum, Marine Flower Peptide Eye Cream, and Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream. All are featured at 20% savings in May.

Eminence Product Special:

When you purchase any one of these Eminence serums -- Citrus & Kale Potent C&E, Rosehip Triple C&E, Kombucha Microbiome, Marine Flower Peptide, or Charcoal & Black Seed – our gift to you is a complimentary full-size Bamboo Firming Fluid. (Value $69)

Available for Adoption

Lizzie
Red Heeler / Pit Bull Terrier, female, 40 lbs, 1 yr

Lizzie is a people magnet who adores adults, kids, and her fellow furry friends. She thrives at the dog park where she runs, romps, and makes new pals. Lizzie loves a good game of fetch and brings the same enthusiasm to playtime as she does to cuddle time. Sweet, social, and full of heart, this lovable girl is looking for her forever family — and it just could be yours!

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.