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The Bloodless Valley



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 Spanish began exploring the vast area. "In the winter of 807, Captain Zebulon Pike and a small contingent of men were exploring the newly acquired "Louisiana Purchase" and arrived at the San Luis Valley. By the 1820's, pack trains were regularly moving along the centuries-old-north-south trails of the valley."



The San Luis Valley was later part of a land grant, ceded to the US in 1848. The Ute Indians did make a peace treaty with the US in 1849, however the Valley did not become a large settlement until the 1850's. The early settlers here built a church and dedicated it on the Summer Solstice, June 21st, 1851 under the Feast of San Luis.


"The Bloodless Valley" has its origins and roots from the native and indigenous that were here long before the settlers. Crestone specifically was a core spot for the natives and often many tribes came here for the beauty and the energy. "It is described as having a certain energy and spirit that radiates from every natural thing in the valley, from the mountains to the rocks and waters, and everything in between. For the Native American people of the Valley, Crestone was a unique and special place."



"The land was so beautfiul that no one would fight here," said Quinn of the many different Native American peoples who shared this valley for hunting and vision quests leading to the name of the valley giving it the name of the Bloodless Valley."


Crestone sits at the base of the Sangre De Cristos mountains and is known for its spiritual and energetic activity. Many who come here acknowledge and describe this area as a "Vortex." Crestone/De Baca has the most spiritual centers capita in the entire world. So what has drawn so many spiritual beings, truth seekers and unique souls to this land?


The Vortex is not something that can be explained, but must be experienced. We hope to see you all at the Vortex Festival in August for an out-of-this-world experience


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