Thirty five years and counting, the Crestone Energy Fair in Crestone, Colorado is the longest running sustainability fair in the country. We’re delighted to be joined by three members of this year’s production team: Lisa Bodey, Anya Kaats, and Goldie Mariola for a dive into this year’s theme of “Rooting Forward,” focused on building community by honoring the past while embracing the future and reaching across the aisle.
A vibrant expression of the iconic Crestone community, the energy fair continues its tradition of hands-on workshops and educational sessions with topics including
- Solar and Wind Power
- Agriculture
- Water systems
- Alternative Building Modalities such as
- Straw Bale Construction
- Earthships
- Tiny Homes
- Cob Building
- Earth Bag Construction
As a model for the broader culture in these divisive times, we explore what makes things work in this frontier community of rugged individualists. Turns out that simply working, eating and playing together has a magical power to build connection across differences.
We invite you to join us for an inspiring look at how a small, committed community is making a big impact on sustainability and offers valuable insights for anyone interested in alternative living and community building.
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