Listing, Marketing & Selling Kayenta Properties.
It’s What We Do.
Our office is open 7 days a week to help with all your Kayenta real estate needs!
Jeff Sproul, Principal Broker
Steve McAllister & Naomi Doyle, Sales Agents
435-628-7234 www.kayentahomes.com
Upcoming Events
Six playwrights have been selected to participate by a panel of local and nationally-recognized experts. As part of a 10-day development residency, each play will be presented as a staged reading for our summer audiences, followed by engaging discussions and opportunities to meet the artists. This dynamic New Play Lab fosters creativity, connection, and an unforgettable artistic journey. Join us in celebrating new, original work, full of inspiration and camaraderie!
Tickets are $20 each or all six plays for $100.
DOCUTAH presents:
June 7
Song for Our People
The Center for the Arts at Kayenta is thrilled to partner with DOCUTAH on a new monthly film series. DOCUTAH seeks to open hearts and minds to the world through beautifully crafted stories on film, promoting education while creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and community.
About the Film: Go behind the scenes of an unforgettable recording session where an extraordinary group of artist activists come together to create a powerful new anthem to honor Black lives and inspire the fight for racial justice in America.
Rhaposdy in Blue Suede Shoes
June 14 & 15
St. George Dance Company Presents
2024 is the 100 year anniversary of Gershwin’s iconic Rhapsody in Blue. Help us commemorate this important piece of artistic history by celebrating the last 100 years of American music, and dance at our encore performance of Rhapsody in Blue Suede Shoes.
From the infectious energy of the jazz age to the rebellious spirit of rock ‘n’ roll; from the soulful rhythms of Motown to the infectious beats of hip-hop, this show celebrates the rich tapestry of American creativity and innovation.
Visit our website for information and tickets to all our amazing events.
We look forward to seeing you at the Center for the Arts in Kayenta.
Kayenta Community
The local perspective. Our businesses and residents news and events.
DPI – Desert Preservation Initiative
Advocate: Chuck Warren
Reducing Fire Risk—It’s the homeowner’s responsibility
With fire season upon us, it’s unnerving to read that the USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities website reports that “Washington County has a very high risk of wildfire—higher than 98% of counties in the US.”
While factors such as high winds and low humidity are beyond human control, community action to improve community safety is well within reach. Thus, the Desert Preservation Initiative is actively working with local fire authorities, specifically with Captain Adam Heyder of the Wildland Division of Santa Clara-Ivins Fire and Resue (SCIFR) to reduce wildfire risk.
While the primary responsibility of the Wildland Division is wildfire response, the division also works directly with partner agencies and community groups to increase community awareness of strategies to reduce wildfire risk. DPI’s goal of removing the highly flammable Tamarisk plays a central role in making Kayenta a safer community.
Heyder and his fire crew worked directly with DPI in the spring to supervise the burning of Tamarisk debris removed from Kayenta properties at the DPI corral.
Heyder is currently updating the Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, which will include mention of DPI’s work. Community Fire Planning in Utah includes a focus on fire prevention and fuel modification as well as public education measures that inform and hopefully motivate local residents to do what they can to help prevent wildfires.
Heyder reports that SCIFR uses many ways to reach out to and educate the public, including an active social media presence on Facebook and Instagram to post prevention and education messages throughout the year along with “an annual open house for the residents to attend, visit, and ask any questions they may have. We also have a presence at Heritage Days in Ivins and Swiss Days in Santa Clara.” He would also like to “get a community fire council going again to get the public involved in keeping it updated.”
The bottom line, Heyder reports, is that the work of DPI is valuable because “it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to protect their own home. If there’s defensible space around homes, it makes the community safer as a whole.” Of course, it’s not just Tamarisk that should be removed, but any fuel that poses a hazard to homes, Heyder says, because “defensible space around homes saves lives and property which are our two main priorities as a fire department.”
The work of DPI not only helps educate Kayenta residents about the dangers of Tamarisk but also works to remove this dangerous tree. Heyder appreciates the partnership: “Thanks for what you folks are doing to keep your community safe.”
Won’t you join us? If you are interested in learning more, volunteering, or having a review of invasive plants on your property, please contact Chuck Warren, president, (chuckwarren222@ gmail.com) or Dan Beck, volunteer coordinator (danbeck2@me.com).
Resident Spotlight
Janell Bassett, Editor
Deborah, Judith and Mary Hutcheson
Living artfully—it’s all in the family
Growing up in Reading, Pennsylvania, Deborah and Judith Hutcheson were constantly exposed to the arts. Their mother and father were both Arthur Murray dance instructors, and their father became a jeweler and had his own business repairing and crafting fine jewelry for over four decades. One of Deborah’s early memories is of “my father creating the most lovely pieces, especially for my mom. He would open up drawers filled with gold, silver, sparkly gemstones and diamonds and I knew I wanted to do what he did.”
Today, Deborah is a jewelry designer and metalsmith who, along with Judith, also an artist, is living a dream they shared—to showcase their work together. As the owners of Hutch Studio in Kayenta Arts Village, they live that dream and share their love of the arts with others every day.
Their road to Kayenta, where they live with their mother Mary, came about after years living in California. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, Judith took a road trip to the West Coast and never returned. She spent 30+ years in the Bay Area working in vaccine and ophthalmic clinical research, continuing to create art, even though “my time was limited.” Meanwhile, Deborah mastered her craft under her father’s watchful eye, eventually taking over his jewelry boutique. She remained in Pennsylvania serving on various boards and the city council. When their father, Mary’s husband, passed, Deborah and Mary joined Judith in the Bay Area, where Deborah devoted herself to creating her own collections and traveling the art show circuit.
In 2017, the sisters, their mother, and SkyeDog, their Lakeland Terrier, decided to live together and to find the ideal place to do so. After considering Palm Springs, Phoenix, Kanab, and Las Vegas, they were astonished by the beauty of Kayenta; “we had no hesitation and moved in June 2018,” says Judith.
The decision to open the studio was driven, in part, by Covid shutting down the art circuit for Deborah and Judith’s choice to take early retirement and get back into painting full-time. An opening in the art village led to the creation of Hutch Studio as a working space. “People are fascinated to watch how the creative process unfolds and are always interested in the ‘behind the scenes’ aspect of what we do and meeting the actual maker is something people love,” adds Deborah. Describing the studio, the sisters say they both “lean towards a more modern aesthetic in style and art, so that naturally comes through in our space.” The space reflects Deborah’s use of clean lines with different materials to create a contemporary appeal in her jewelry while Judith’s paintings are representational with a biomorphic, at times sensual, approach to realism.
Beyond their art, the Hutcheson sisters are involved in a wide range of community and outdoor activities—enjoying playing music, tennis, camping, hiking, backpacking, skiing, and a bit of canyoneering. Judith is a member of the Ivins City Arts Commission and Deborah is on the Kayenta Arts Foundation. Both volunteer with Windhorse Wisdom and work in the Kayenta Community Garden. Bottom line? They both embrace the Ivins motto of “living artfully,” a lesson learned as a family.
Editors note. If you know someone that you think should be featured in our monthly Kayenta Connection under our NEW “Resident Spotlight” section please email the Kayenta Connection at kayentaconnection@rdicreative.com. Our intent is to focus on the incredible people living in our community– be they seasoned residents or new recruits.
July 2024 Ivins City Council Update
Mike Scott, Council Member
Is This The Right Vision?
Does the City’s vision for Ivins’ future match yours? We’re about to find out. The City Council has been working on an update to our General Plan since February. Only two chapters remain for review, which will be discussed at the City Council meeting on August 1st. A draft plan should be available a few days later, followed by a public hearing on August 15th.
The General Plan is the City’s primary guiding document, outlining Ivins’ past, present, and future. It is meant to reflect our collective vision, values, and goals. It’s crucial to get this right, so your input is vital. Review the plan and share your feedback. Attend the public hearing and make your voice heard. I will provide a link to the plan on my website and social media in early August.
How Will the PGA Tour This Fall Impact Me?
Thanks to Councilmember Sharon Barton, there is now a dedicated link on the City’s website (https://ivinsutah.gov/) for information about the Black Desert Resort’s PGA Tour, happening from October 9th to 13th. This page will be regularly updated with details about traffic, activities, and more.
Ivins Wellbeing Survey Findings
The results of Utah State University’s Wellbeing Survey for Ivins are now available. Ivins had the highest overall personal wellbeing average at 4.4 for cities in the rapid growth cluster. We also had the second highest score among the 49 cities surveyed.
That’s all great. But the survey also highlighted concerns. Many respondents feel that population growth and economic development are occurring too quickly. The primary concerns for the future include water supply, water quality, traffic, open space/green space, air quality, public safety, trails and paths, and recreation opportunities. Here is a link to the survey results: https://www.usu.edu/utah-wellbeing-project/reports/2024/ivins-wellbeing-survey-findings-2024
More City Information
I try to keep these articles relatively concise. Not doing too well at that. It’s frustrating because there’s so much to discuss. So, please email me at Mike@MikeScott4Ivins.com for more information about these and other Ivins issues. Also, please tell me what issues in Ivins matter to you. Visit my website at www.MikeScott4Ivins.com for regular updates and now you can also add your comments to my articles.
Kayenta resident and artist Cheryl Collins has developed a new game designed to create more meaningful conversations with friends and family while discovering new aspects of yourself and others.
Life Path Games – ancient knowledge for modern times.
The Life Path Game includes 82 playing cards & a unique gameboard that can be used in different ways – interactive for up to 11 players, or for one person to use again & again to support them on their life journey. The game combines the Medicine Wheel and the Labyrinth (both potent tools for transformation) in fun and thought-provoking games of self-discovery.
Several Kayenta residents have supported the Life Path Game by hosting groups where Cheryl has facilitated the game’s learning process. Simple parties with a few good friends, (beverages & snacks optional), the Life Path Game, and an openness to try something new are all you need. If you are a Kayenta resident, Cheryl has offered to guide users the first time they play. Contact Cheryl for more information. More about the game can be found on the Life Path Game’s link below.
Located in beautiful Kayenta.
Make the most of your “inside time” by enrolling in an art class this summer at MakeSpace Art Studios.
Check out some new and exciting Workshops! Makespace is thrilled to offer four different workshops this Fall, all multi-day events. Enroll to learn from celebrated artists from various states as they share their expertise with Southern Utah artists. Information on our September Workshop can be found below. Go to Makespacekayenta.com for more details about this workshop and our current class offerings.
Introduction to Watercolor for Beginners
August 6, 13, 20, and 27
Time: 5:30 – 8:300 pm
Instructor: Michael Tabor
Four-Week Series
Dive into the vibrant world of Watercolor Painting with our beginner-friendly course!
Designed for those who are new to watercolor painting, Michael will guide you through the fundamental techniques and concepts essential for creating successful watercolor artworks. Gain confidence in handling Watercolor materials through practice and demonstrations. Develop an understanding of basic Watercolor techniques. Learn to create dynamic compositions with color and light. Experiment with textures to bring your paintings to life.
Saturday Evening Oil Painting Studio
August 17, 24 and 31
Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
Instructor: Matt Pectol
3-Week Session
We will be teaching a new Saturday evening class this summer! Led by professional local artist and beloved teacher Matt Pectol, you will enjoy creating in the company of other oil painters. Enjoy experimenting with various techniques, methods, and materials as you work on projects of your choosing. Supportive feedback and critiques provided to help you learn and grow as an artist. Whether you are early in your painting journey, or well into the process of developing your personal style, this is the place!
Fun With Acrylic Pour
August 23
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Darcy Lee Saxton
A Favorite Class
Join us for an evening of art play and exploration as we learn the basics of working with fluid acrylic. This mesmerizing medium is wonderful for anyone wanting to try something new and get their creative juices flowing. In this class, we will overview composition and color as we create three small acrylic pour paintings. All ability levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary! All supplies will be provided, including professional quality high flow acrylic paint, pouring medium, and canvas.
Mastering the Use of Color in all Mediums!
September 19, 20 and 21
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Nina Weiss
3-Day Workshop
Whether it is a mood that you are trying to evoke, a creative spin on your painting’s narrative, or simply how to create more harmony and interest in your paintings, mastering the use of color is one of the most important tools! Join renowned artist, Nina Weiss, who will be visiting from Chicago as she leads you through the process of becoming more confident in the use of color through a mixture of class discussion, observation, exercises, and direct application.
MakeSpace Open Studio
Friday, August 2, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
A First Friday Event
Get a behind-the-scenes look at this hub of creativity.
Your Community. Your Classes. Your Space.
View the full schedule online.
Information & Class Registration
And, while you are there, register your email to receive monthly updates on classes.
MAKESPACE | 918 ART VILLAGE WAY | IVINS, UTAH 84738
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at Ivins City Heritage Park
Pre-show picnic 7 pm
Storytelling: at dusk
Theme for the evening’s stories is FIRST
THIS EVENT IS FREE
Please join us September 7th at Ivins City Heritage Park to hear true stories told live the Coyote Tales way!
Storytelling – in all its forms – is a powerful bond that connects and unites us as individuals and communities. Coyote Tales events are community-focused storytelling celebrations that not only entertain, but strive to foster deeper empathy, compassion and understanding in the listener. On September 7th Coyote Tales invites you to enjoy a unique evening of true tales told live under the stars as the final event of the Ivins City Heritage Days Festival. The theme for the evening’s stories is, FIRST.
Tell Your Story. Coyote Tales is pleased to welcome poet and activist, Nan Seymour. Nan is the author of Irreplaceable, an epic community cry for the essential and full restoration of the fragile ecosystem of Utah’s Great Salt Lake. Joining Nan and other local amateur storytellers onstage will be, Wendy Chen, educator and author of Their Divine Fires, writer and naturalist, Robert Perkins, and Kase Johnstun, author of the soon-to-be-released, Cast Away. But there is room for you too! If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact Victoria through the Coyote Tales website coyotetalesstories.com.
Join the Party. The evening begins with a BYOP (bring your own picnic) pre-party with great Stillhouse Road Bluegrass music where potential storytellers put their name in the hat with the hope of being chosen to share their tale on stage. Kayenta Homes and Properties will be hosting the upscale water trough providing FREE beverages and cookies for story lovers. We’ll even be announcing the winner of the second annual Ivins City ’Show Us How You Roll’ Pie Baking Contest on stage before the stories start. Everyone is welcome!
Pre-party starts at 7:00. Stories start at dusk.
Everyone has a story – Vic
Coyote Tales events are funded by Petite Feast, Utah Humanities, Kayenta Homes & Properties. We are grateful for the in-kind support of SBDance & Desert Dweller Realty. All proceeds from live Coyote Tales events have benefited local non-profits or have been FREE.
Coyote Tales “Meet the Author” Benefit Luncheon
Sunday, September 8, 2024
On September 8th, please join Petite Feast for an afternoon with Nan Seymour, Coyote Tales special guest storyteller, poet, and author of Irreplaceable. During the luncheon, Nan will speak about her community building on behalf of the imperiled Great Salt Lake. She will also share some brief excerpts from her lake-facing literary works.
As poet-in-residence on Antelope Island, Nan led day-and-night vigils on behalf of the Great Salt Lake throughout the 2022 and 2023 Utah State legislative sessions. During her weeks on the receding lake shore, she assembled the praise poem called irreplaceable, a collective love letter containing over 400 individual voices from citizens.
The 2024 winter vigil featured twice daily demonstrations of love for the lake at the Utah State Capitol. Advocates of all ages walked with giant blue and white fabric waves in silence every morning and celebrated the lake’s many species with jubilant singing and dancing each evening. Over 1200 people participated in the 68 demonstrations during the session.
Reservations And Tickets are required:
Lunch with Author Nan Seymour Tickets
*Please know that 100% of proceeds from this event will benefit https://www.saveourgreatsaltlake.org/
Petite Feast Dinner Club
SEPTEMBER DINNER
Sunday, September 29, 2024
The onset of September coincides with days getting shorter and weather getting cooler, but that doesn’t mean bare cupboards and stodgy stews for dinner. While it’s true that bright and tender leafy greens have given way, the wonderful fruits and vegetables associated with the onset of the earthy, autumn season are ready to shine! Apples, pears, mushroom, parmesan and flaky pastry show off in this wonderful end-of-summer meal. We hope you’ll be able to join us for this special dinner that celebrates the unbelievable bounty of the season and the company of friends and neighbors.
MENU
HORS D’OEUVRE
PARMESAN RISOTTO ARANCINI
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL
FIRST COURSE
ROASTED MUSHROOM SOUP WITH SHERRY CRÈME AND THYME
SECOND COURSE
ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT AND POACHED QUAIL EGG
ENTREE
HOUSE CURED SALMON IN A PUFF PASTRY SHELL WITH A TARRAGON CREAM, GHERKINS,
CAPERS AND FRESH DILL
DESSERT
DARK CHOCOLATE DELICE WITH CAMPARI SORBET
To reserve your seat at the table please click on the link below
Petite Feast Dinner Club
DINNER LOCATION: PRIVATE HOME IN KAYENTA, UTAH
**The exact address and driving directions will be emailed 1 week prior to the event.
About Petite Feast Dinner Club: after 35 years as a restaurateur, caterer, chef and Food and Wine best new chef nominee, Victoria Topham is opening her kitchen to share her unique culinary skills and healthy cooking style with guests just like you. PF Dinner Club offers guests the opportunity to socialize with new friends around a shared table while enjoying deliciously upscale meals. Monthly dinners will feature an hors d’oeuvre hour followed by a multi-course dinner where mingling with the chef in the kitchen is encouraged. ** Think – mash-up of a restaurant, dinner party and cooking class. And, she always has a few unplanned courses and surprises for her guests! Events are announced monthly through the website and pricing for each event varies. Victoria is happy to accommodate your special celebration requests and dietary preferences whenever possible. I hope to see you soon.
“Great to see you and Matt last night. The meal was fabulous as always!” – Teree C.
“Thank you for another fabulous evening. We loved the menu, the company, the setting, the waitstaff and every other aspect of the evening. We look forward to joining you for both of your September events and for Coyote Tales too!” – Ann and Jeff
SHOW US HOW YOU ROLL VIRTUAL DINNER PARTY #96
APPLE SLAB PIE
“That looks like good pie” mumbles a would-be murderer in Hit Man, Netflix’s latest deceptively noirish rom-com offering. “All pie is good pie” replies Gary, the film’s community college-professor who moonlights as an undercover killer-for-hire for the Louisiana police department. Truer words have never been uttered onscreen.
Does anyone ever get tired of pie? I surely don’t. Each season has its own favorite – what is autumn without apple pie? Would it even be Thanksgiving without pumpkin or pecan pie? And don’t even get me started on summer. Sweet juicy stone fruit and bright summer berries are the stars of this season’s baking perfection.
So in honor of the Second Annual Ivins City Heritage Days Pie Baking Contest, I propose that VDP members SHOW US HOW YOU ROLL and bake your version of the perfect pie this month. For inspiration, I’ve included the recipe for my favorite pie baked in slab pie form. If you are not familiar with it, slab pie is simply an enormous shallow pie baked in an 18 x 13 x 1” rimmed baking pan – think super-sized pop tart. Due to the shallow depth of a baking sheet, a slab pie will cook more quickly than a standard 9” circular pie and will cut into neat squares making it the perfect dessert for any summer get-together. The quick cooking time also means that there’s less time for a hot oven to heat up your house which is definitely a bonus on a 100 degree plus day.
The crust comes together easily using a food processor and the simple filling can be customized with minimal tweaking and experimentation which allows you to create your own masterpiece. And, if your tinkering turns out a winner, please consider entering The City’s annual pie baking contest on September 7th at Ivins City Park. I’ve included a link to the rules, entry form and information on the prizes below. You might find that winning is as easy as pie!
If you have not joined the Virtual Dinner Party but would like to dine with us, please prepare this recipe – or any other – and share it with your family, friends and neighbors. It is our group’s firm belief that by preparing something good to eat and sharing it with those we love, we are participating in one of life’s greatest joys. The connection, community and good will that come from it fill us with joy, hope and gratitude. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. Thanks for coming to the party and Cook On! – Victoria
SHOW US HOW YOU ROLL VIRTUAL DINNER PARTY #96
APPLE SLAB PIE
PIE DOUGH INGREDIENTS (enough for a single crust slab pie or 2 9” round pie tins):
4C + 3 T all-purpose flour
3 T sugar
1 ½ t salt
1 ¼ C unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
½ C all vegetable shortening, cold, cut into small cubes
¾ C + 3 T ice water
2 T apple cider vinegar
FILLING INGREDIENTS:
4 ½ # apples, peeled, cored, and halved – sliced into ¼” thick slices (I like Granny Smith, Golden Delicious or Gala apples)
1 C cream
½ C raisins (optional)
1 C granulated sugar
2 T fresh lemon juice
1 t ea. vanilla and cinnamon
½ t salt
TOPPING INGREDIENTS:
1 C brown sugar
2 C flour
12 T melted butter
1 t ground cinnamon
1 t salt
METHOD:
Prepare pie dough: Stir together flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of food processor. Add cubed butter and shortening and pulse briefly to combine. Using a quick on-off pulsing action process mixture until shortening and butter are roughly pea-size and well distributed throughout the mixture. The food processor makes short work of the process but you can also do it by hand or with a mixer using the paddle attachment.
Stir water and vinegar together. Add ice cubes to make about 1 ½ C. Taking care not to add ice cubes, sprinkle about half the liquid over flour mixture. Pulse briefly. Add half of the remaining liquid (minus the ice cubes) and pulse again until a shaggy dough is formed in the bowl of the processor. * You may need to add some of the extra liquid of the dough is too dry.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead a few times just until dough holds together.
Shape the dough into a flat 8×6” rectangle. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate for at least an hour or for up to three days. (dough may also be frozen at this point for later use)
Prepare Pie: Preheat oven to 375.
Prepare topping: In a medium bowl combine all topping ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate.
Prepare filling: In a large bowl combine together all the filling ingredients taking care to make sure all apples are evenly coated.
While fruit rests, remove dough from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature to soften slightly. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 20×15” rectangle. Carefully transfer to a rimmed baking pan sprayed lightly with pan spray. Press pastry along bottom and up sides of pan. Trim dough to a ¾” overhang. Tuck overhang under itself and crimp dough decoratively along edge.
Fill with apple mixture pressing into an even layer taking care not to mound the apples in the center. Pour any accumulated liquid over the apples. Top filling with refrigerated crumble topping spreading it evenly across top of pie. **You may have to break topping into smaller pieces to fit.
Place pie in oven and bake for 10 minutes at 375 and then reduce oven temperature to 350. Continue to bake until filling is bubbly and has thickened and top of pie is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let cool at least 2 hours or preferably overnight before serving.
Chef’s Note – If you would like to enter a pie in the Show Us How You Roll Contest, we ask that your pie be in a 9” disposable pie tin with your name taped on the bottom.
DIG OUT THOSE RECIPES AND
Ivins City Heritage Days Pie Baking Contest
Calling all non-professional Ivins bakers for the Annual Ivins City Heritage Days Pie Baking Contest
Saturday, September 7th at Ball Field at Ivins City Heritage Park (50N 50W)
You could win one of these great prizes
Grand Prize – Bosch Universal Plus Mixer with Baker’s Attachment Set. $600 value
Second Place Prize – Baker’s Specialty Gift Basket with kitchen essentials and a Boulevard Home Gift Certificate. $200 value
Third Place Prize – Baker’s ingredient specialty gift basket provided by Petite Feast. $100 value
Information and Rules
Program Registeration
Prizes generously provided by Bosch, Boulevard Home and Petite Feast
435.656.0165
Xetava Cafe and Rusted Cactus are locally owned, and unlike anywhere you’ve ever been. Designed to be a respite from the bustle of modern life, the building is nestled under the giant red cliffs of Ivins, surrounded by the Kayenta Art Village and Center for the Arts. Allow yourself to be mesmerized by the views while you choose between our new Rusted Cactus Tapas+Bar area or the original Cafe.
Hours of Operation
Monday
CAFE 11-5 • RUSTED CACTUS HOURS 4-8:30
Tuesday/Wednesday
CLOSED
Thursday/Friday
CAFE 11-8 • RUSTED CACTUS HOURS 4-8:30
Saturday
CAFE 9-8 (brunch ‘til Noon) • RUSTED CACTUS HOURS 4-:30
Sunday
CAFE 9-8 (brunch ‘til Noon) • RUSTED CACTUS HOURS 4-8:30
Health, Fitness & Wellness
Kayenta’s locally run gyms, fitness classes, spas, group workouts, wellness activities, and mindful experiences.
“Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.”
– Laird Hamilton, American big-wave surfer
Elevate Fitness
Current Class Offerings
ElevateFit / ElevateFITFusion
9:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri
Elevate Yoga
9:30 am Thur, 10 am Sat
Elevate Studio • 435-632-1381
jyfitness@me.com
Class size is limited and subject to change.
Pre-registration is required. Contact John before attending your first class.
Be happy. Be healthy. Have a blast!
ELEVATE!
Kayenta Home Yoga
Forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.
-Khalil Gibran
Summer Break:
Kayenta Home Yoga Studio will be closed in July and August.
Classes will resume in September. We will pick up where we left off.
Karen Kushner (E-RYT 500)
978-621-0499
Find Your Joy Yoga
Find Your Joy Yoga
Tuesdays at 9:30 am
At John Yohmans’s Elevate Fitness Studio in Kayenta!
Classes are $15 • Punch cards are available for $75 (5 classes)
No sign-up is required!
Sacred Healing Classes are offered one Saturday morning/month.
2 Hour Classes include:
Sacred Tea Ceremony
Meditation • Yoga
Email me for a list of upcoming classes and dates.
Call/text: 435-862-7743
Sacred Space Spa
Body, Skin, and Energy Work
Ask about our add-ons to enhance your treatment!
Please call or text to schedule or with any questions! Please remember that I am usually booked at least 2 weeks out.
Namaste, Aly Hansen
Aly is now a certified Insominia Coach.
Sacred Sleep CoachFor a full list of Spa Treatments visit:
Tel: 435-862-7743
Email MeJavier’s Massage
Javier Guzman LMT/LMMT
Massage is medicine for the body and mind
Hi, I’m Javier Guzman a licensed massage therapist who resides in the beautiful community of Kayenta. My handcrafted massages are designed for you whether you want relaxation, deep therapeutic, stress reducing, pain relieving, or just to improve overall health & well-being. Don’t delay your journey to a healthier you!
“I think he is a neighborhood treasure. He has a very nice casita where he works. I love his massage and he is a really nice, thoughtful, considerate, good guy.” ~ Christy Lueders
Call or text for an appointment:
Javier Guzman
206-271-6165
Kayenta Pickleball Group (KPG)
Does Pickleball Pique Your Interest?
If you have an interest in joining or have played very little to even not at all and would like to try it prior to paying dues, contact Denton Zubke by email at dbzubke@gmail.com or by phone or text at 701-570-4043. It’s a great way to meet other Kayenta residents and enjoy some fun and get some great exercise.
We’re planning on more organized events such as clinics, beginner classes, and round robins in 2023. Join us in learning to play. It’s fun the first day, infectious, and great for fitness. Please email Denton Zubke or Erin at the Kayenta office for more information.
Email DentonDesert Rose Labyrinth
The labyrinth is sacred ground, a place of rest and renewal.
The Desert Rose Labyrinth & Sculpture Garden is a community resource with the intention that all who walk the labyrinth will be blessed with peace, comfort, and open hearts. The Labyrinth is maintained and funded by Kayenta volunteers. Please be respectful and leave only footprints. For more information or to make group reservations, please contact:
Cheryl Collins
Email Cheryl
Beth Hopwood
Email Beth
Desert Rose Labyrinth
792 Kayenta Pkwy, Ivins UT
Trips and Trails
Kayenta Exploration Group
We are on Summer Break
Trips will resume in October
For details contact Charles Dillier at 435-656-1956
Community Advocates
Are you a Kayenta resident? Do you have a cause or passion that you are personally involved with in the St. George area?
If so, let your neighbors know right here.
“Ivins Inspired” Volunteer Program
Advocate: Victoria Topham
Have you always wanted to get involved in our community, but aren’t sure how? Good news – there is a small team of volunteers who are working on creating a volunteer database, connecting interested residents like you to the amazing groups that help make Ivins such a great place.
Join us in shaping our vibrant community through volunteerism. Every contribution counts, whether you have an hour or a weekend to spare. Your involvement makes a difference in making Ivins even greater.
We invite you to play an active role in our community’s future. Whether you’re passionate about parks, local events, or public services, there’s a place for you in the Ivins Volunteer Program. Already volunteering? We need you in the database too! Please fill out our form to help match your skills with organizations that need you. Filling out the form doesn’t commit you to any of these organizations or roles, but it does help us connect you with opportunities and it gives volunteer groups/organizations a way to find you and reach out.
*The Ivins Inspired Volunteer Program is entirely a volunteer program not owned or operated by the Ivins City in any manner.
Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Humanity
Advocate: Patrick Barickman
To learn more about our projects and mission please visit our website.
Habitat for Humanity of Southwest Utah
835 South Bluff Street, St. George, UT. 84770
INKAS – Ivins No Kill Animal Supporters
Advocate: Lois Hewitt
Ivins No-Kill Animal Supporters (INKAS) is a 501(c)3 organization and a Registered Utah Charity. It was founded in 2010 with the mission of providing support to Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, now the Santa Clara-Ivins Animal Shelter. In 2006 our shelter became the first no-kill municipal shelter in the state of Utah. Maintaining a no-kill shelter, as opposed to one that euthanizes animals after a set period of time, is more costly because the animal’s needs must be met at the shelter until they are reclaimed by their owners, adopted, or transferred to an animal rescue organization. Through a memorandum of understanding with Ivins City, INKAS provides support through veterinary care, specialty foods, and other needed supplies. Funds are raised through the sale of merchandise at various local events and through the donations of many generous animal lovers. You can help by designating INKAS as your charity on Amazon Smile or by donating on our website.
Santa Clara-Ivins Animal Shelter
Bailee Mabe, Shelter Manager
474 North 200 West, Ivins
435-628-1049
Hours by appointment:
Monday – Saturday, 8am – 3 pm
Ivins Night Sky Initiative
Advocate: Kai Reed
Ivins Night Sky launched on January 8th, 2019. We are a 100% volunteer, not-for-profit, citizen organization. We registered as a Utah nonprofit corporation in February 2019 and received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the IRS in March.
Our mission is to improve, preserve, and protect the night sky over Ivins and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting, and to serve as a resource for City officials, residents, and businesses.
Let us know if this Initiative is important to you, if you are willing to get involved, and what else you think we should be doing to improve, preserve, and protect the night skies in Ivins.
Email Ivins Night Sky
Friends of Snow Canyon State Park
Advocates: Lori Capshaw
Events
EventsWe’d like to invite all Kayenta residents to join us in supporting Snow Canyon State Park. Our mission is to provide support to Snow Canyon State Park through various means. For more information and to join Friends please visit our website.
Nextdoor Kayenta
Advocate: Ray Borg
Nextdoor is a completely private online website environment for all of the Kayenta Nextdoor neighborhoods. Special thanks to Ray Borg for being our fearless leader.
Community and City Resources
Resident support services, businesses, and education and enrichment programs
Located in the desert community of Kayenta Utah, the Crescent Moon Inn is the perfect place to get away from it all. The Inn is just a short walk or bike ride from the Kayenta Art Village, where locally-owned art galleries, the Sacred Space Day Spa and the Xetava Garden Cafe add to your unique experience.
For Reservations or Pricing call:
435-879-9076
Looking for a Hair Artist right here in Kayenta?….JENN Hair Artist embodies the artistic creativity and passion of the beauty industry. She thrives in creating natural, sexy cuts and color styles for men and women. She looks forward to pampering you.
924A Art Village Way, Ivins, UT 83455
801 637-0884 (call or text)
Happy2Help is an in-home personal concierge service.
Services Include:
• Personal Shopping
• Health Recovery Assistance
• Meal Prep
• Snowbird Service
• Home Organization
• Event Assistance
Call or email Andrea, your trustworthy neighbor at
401-258-9772
Good Medicine Intuitive Skin Care
Good Medicine Beauty Lab is a small women-owned company, that creates high-quality face and skincare products. The products are all hand-crafted in our Kayenta lab, from ethically sourced ingredients and wild desert botanicals.
• Unique face and body care products.
• Safe, natural, and locally sourced wild botanical ingredients
Stop by and test all our products, we will be open every day from 9-5!
Kayenta Art Village: 873 Coyote Gulch Ct. Suite C, walk towards the Center for the Arts & look for the bright purple door.
435-656-5240
Is your Home dated, and in desperate need of a complete makeover? I can completely update the look and feel of your home without costly remodeling. I can help with affordable solutions that will transform your space. You will have a home that is organized, more current, and looks beautiful.
Are you building a New Home and need the finishing Touches? I can help with all the decorative touches, from home furnishings to tile, paint & more!
Happy Up Your Home with Home Stylist Nancy Weezy Forman, Kayenta Resident
215.805.0035 WEEZY@NANCYWEEZYFORMAN.COM
Kayenta Committees
Board opportunities, landscaping, and ACC & HOA contact information.
Kayenta Desert Arboretum
Centering the importance of nature and the mind, Kayenta’s Art Village outdoor space includes an Arboretum dedicated to “waterwise” landscaping and a Labyrinth built by local residents. Free for the public to enjoy.
We are looking for landscaping-minded volunteers to continue the upkeep and improvement of the arboretum. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or just looking for information about the arboretum contact Roger Head, 435-632-1814.
Kayenta Landscaping Committee
If you love plants and gardening….
A phenomenal new resource is now available to guide you in creating your Kayenta landscaping, available on the Kayenta HOA website.
The Kayenta ACC Landscaping Committee has just released a new guide to plants currently suggested for use, listing plant characteristics such as typical height and width, growth rate and—perhaps most useful—whether the species is available at local nurseries.
There are links attached to each of the plant IDs and names which lead to images of the plants and in-depth information available online.
In addition, the guide specifies in what areas plants can be used, such as the natural area, the transitional area or in a courtyard. A “Notes” section includes other advice and things to know about a given plant.
This user-friendly Guide to Kayenta Plants is located in the ACC’s Landscaping Documents.
ACC & HOA Information
The Kayenta ACC meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, 2:00 pm in the Kayenta Community Room. A hard copy of the agenda is posted in the Kayenta Homes & Properties office the Thursday before the meeting.
Questions? Ellen Nathan
Phone: 435-652-8333
Email EllenShonto Point HOA Meetings
The Shonto HOA Board meets regularly during the year avoiding some summer months. All meetings are from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on the third Wednesday of the month in the Theatre for the Arts, located in the Kayenta Art Village.
Taviawk HOA Board Meetings
The Board plans to meet on the Thursday after the ACC meeting (which is the 3rd Tuesday of each month) bi-monthly at 9:30 am at The Management Group (formerly, F1 Property Management)
The Kayenta Concept
The Kayenta Concept is a philosophy that has steered the development of our exceptional community since its inception. The standards that underlie that concept are enforced by the Architectural Control Committee (ACC), which serves both the Shonto Point and Taviawk HOAs. The pre-amble to the 2021 ACC Handbook lays out the basics of the architectural rules that have been followed to create the homes and land-scape we live in.
When your home was designed the Kayenta Concept was front and center. The ACC reviewed your design to evaluate whether it followed the rules, and the ACC monitored construction of your home through landscaping and occupation, again, reviewing adherence to design and construction standards. When you received your occupancy permit and construction deposit refund from the ACC, on-going compliance with the Kayenta Con-cept became the responsibility of your HOA Board of Directors. Your Board has the authority to perpetuate the Kayenta Concept into the future and gladly accepts that role.
The Kayenta Concept is worth reviewing to remind us that what we have here has only happened because of the rules Kayenta developer Terry Marten set up to own, build and live in Kayenta. His vision and the governing documents he developed to achieve and maintain that vision established the Kayenta HOAs and gave them the responsibility and authority to enforce the CC&Rs that underlie the beauty and value we all enjoy
Ivins City Dumpster Dates and Blucan Recycling Calendars
Ivins City Offices are open.
For Appointments with a specific department call:
Administration: 435-628-0606
Building: 435-634-9753
Parks or Cemetery: 435-634-7719
Public Works: 435-634-0689
Dispatch: 435-634-5730 or Animal Control: 435-628-1049
Ongoing Events and Activities
Weekly and monthly gatherings
Kayenta Book Lovers
Meetings the 2nd Monday of every month. For more details contact our bookclub
Kayenta Weavers
The Kayenta Weavers group meets weekly to enjoy the limitless creativity of off-loom weaving.
For information contact Katie
Submissions
Email submissions / changes to kayentaconnection@rdicreative.com with “Kayenta Connection (month)” in the subject line. Our Kayenta Connection Newsletter updates the 1st of the Month. Please submit 6 days prior to the end of the month to be included.
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