On Saturday, February 14th, we will be holding a Temari sushi–making class in our food service kitchen beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Temari sushi is a delightful style of sushi made by shaping small, round, bite-sized balls of rice topped with colorful vegetables or fish. It is simple to make, beautifully decorative, and perfect for sharing.  Since this class falls on Valentine’s Day, it’s a wonderful opportunity to create something special to share with someone you love!  The cos

Shumei’s monthly Sampai for February. 2026 is Sunday, Feb. 8th at 10:30 am MT. The purpose of Sampai and Jyorei is to generate spiritual light, purification, and spiritual transformation. If you are in Crestone on this day, we welcome you to join us in person. If you would like to stay for the post-Sampai lunch, a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated. Kindly RSVP for lunch here  so we can make the necessary arrangements for you. Would you like to join virtually? Sign up he

Jennifer Thomson will be showing her work at the Shumei Gallery in Crestone from January through March. A symposium with Jennifer will be held on Sunday, January 18 th , starting at 3 pm. A reception will follow. Jennifer is a professional artist and teacher and has been an active member of Crestone’s art community since 2006.  Jennifer promotes the idea that our lives are an art. To live in a creative way nurtures our souls and improves our lives. It’s a daily practice. Each

RSVP to attend our January Tea Ceremony on Saturday, January 10th. Times, details, and RSVP forms can be found here . Please fill out one form per person; space is limited.