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This week we explore the Great Sand Dunes of the San Luis Valley, another fascinating aspect of the Vortex. There is a multitude of myths and theories surrounding the presence of the Great Sand Dunes. Spanish explorers began traversing the San Luis Valley in the 16th century, but it wasn't until 1851 that the town of San Luis was actually established. Throughout the records of these explorations, there is no documentation even mentioning the sand dunes. The first mention of t

When looking at locations & the energy they hold, we can turn to Astrology to give us insight as to the blueprint and archetypes that come through a land or location. The San Luis Valley has a long and rich history as the "Bloodless Valley", yet there is a date that stands out as to the modern establishment of the Valley. After the San Luis Valley was ceded to the US and then became a part of Colorado, a settlement was established in 1851. Although we do not have an exact dat

The lore and legend around Crestone & the San Luis Valley takes us back to the Native and Indigenous origins. 11,000 years ago, the first known inhabitants of this Valley included the Clovis & Folsom cultures. Later, this gave way to the civilizations of the Ute Indians who settled in the Valley. Other tribes made their way here including the Navajo, Apache, and Comanche tribes. During the 1500's, the San Luis Valley was a northern frontier of the Spanish Empire and the Spani

We are so excited to host our first annual Vortex Festival! The Vortex Festival will be held on August 8th-9th, 2026 in Crestone, Colorado. The vision behind this festival was to celebrate "the Vortex" that is Crestone. There is so much myth and lore around our small little town, as well as the San Luis Vallley. Crestone is one of the most unique places in the world for many reasons. For one, this Valley has sacred origins. Dubbed the "Bloodless Valley", it was a place that t