{A One-Of-A-Kind Food and Wine Festival Right Here in Kayenta}
Hosted by St. George City Lifestyle Magazine
& Kayenta Arts Foundation
Sunday, September 8
5:00-9:00 pm
Join us for an incredible evening celebrating our region’s diverse restaurant and growing wine & beer scenes beneath the breathtaking red rocks of Kayenta. This one-of-a-kind food and wine festival brings together the best of the best, allowing patrons to sip, savor, and celebrate our community’s vibrant and growing culinary scene.
Stroll through Kayenta’s courtyard for small bites and beverages from your choice of all participating food and wine vendors. There will be giveaways and live music, gorgeous views, and space to socialize.
Tickets are selling fast, and there are limited spots available for this must-attend event. Don’t wait to secure your place at what promises to be a beautiful evening you won’t want to miss.
All proceeds benefit Kayenta Arts Foundation & The Arts in Southern Utah.
Act now to be part of this extraordinary night under the stars, where great food, drink, and community come together in perfect harmony!
This Event is Generously Sponsored by Voyager Wealth Advisors
Understanding the New
Real Estate Rules
Many of you are likely aware that, in response to a recent highly-publicized legal settlement, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to make changes to the ways in which homes and properties across the country are listed, bought, and sold. These changes were fully implemented, both locally and nationally, on August 17, 2024. Over the past several months, your neighborhood realtors at Kayenta Homes & Properties (Jeff, Steve, and Naomi) have been staying abreast of and constantly learning about these changes, participating in various online training courses, and familiarizing ourselves with the provisions of new and modified real estate forms released at the national, state and local levels.
As residents of Kayenta perhaps thinking of selling your home or lot, what are the key points for you to know about these changes impacting the real estate industry? We’ve summarized the key points below:
- You still have the option of offering compensation to buyer brokers.
- Your agent must disclose to you in writing and obtain your approval for any offer of payment he/she will make to another broker acting for buyers
- This disclosure must specify the amount or rate of such payment
- Offers of compensation cannot be listed on the Washington County Multiple Listing Service (or MLS, which is a local marketplace used by both buyer brokers and listing brokers to share information about properties for sale)
- Your offers of compensation can, however, be advertised and listed via off-MLS platforms, such as the highly-visited www.kayentahomes.com Website, social media flyers, marketing materials, storefronts, etc
- You as a seller can still offer buyer concessions on the Washington County MLS (e.g., buyer closing cost concessions)
In next month’s Kayenta Connection, we will share with you what impact these new rules will have on buyers going forward.
Kayenta Homes & Properties is here to help you navigate the process of selling your home and, of course, we’re ethically obligated to work in your best interest. Compensation for our services remains fully negotiable and we’re committed to clear and transparent discussions with you about our compensation. The important thing to remember is that you have a full range of choices when selling your home, and we’ll partner with you to make the best possible decision for your needs. Whether you’re ready to list your home for sale or just looking for more understanding regarding these recent changes to the real estate industry, please feel free to reach out to us at 435-628-7234 or contact us at jeff.kayenta@gmail.com.
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
FILM- DOCUTAH
September 6
Harry Bertoia: Master of Metal
Mid-century modern designer and sculptor Harry Bertoia goes beyond form to embody the spiritual as revealed by his masterworks of sounding sculptures, Diamond chairs, and monumental gongs.
Premiered at DOCUTAH 2024!
Alejandro Brittes Trio
September 14
Acclaimed accordionist Alejandro Brittes brings UNESCO-recognized Chamamé to Southern Utah this Fall! Following his successful East Coast tour, Brittes and his trio will go on to perform at prestigious venues like San José Jazz Festival and Stanford Live, offering a unique blend of Indigenous Guaraní and Baroque influences. Don’t miss this celebration of music, heritage, and solidarity, realized by the Brazilian Ministry of Culture and sponsored by Arroz Prato Fino.
Stories from Home
September 21
Stories From Home is a series of dances embodying the oral traditions of Nuevomexicano, Chicano, and Mexican American communities in the American Southwest. Choreographer Yvonne Montoya, a 23rd-generation Nuevomexicana, and an all-Mexican American cast of dancers draw upon personal histories and ancestral knowledge. Stories from Home brings largely underrepresented Southwest Latino American experiences and histories to the stage.
Voyager Lecture Series
September 26
Geology of Southern Utah: Deep Time to Real Time
Uncover the secrets of Southern Utah’s dramatic landscapes with Dr. Cari Johnson! From ancient Sahara-like dunes to vanished seaways, discover how our iconic red rocks formed over millions of years. Dr. Johnson will guide you through the fascinating story written in stone, concluding with cutting-edge research on the Glen Canyon dam’s impact. Don’t miss this mind-bending exploration of our region’s geological wonders.
SAVE THE DATES
ART IN KAYENTA RETURNS
OCTOBER 11-13, 2024
Every October, thousands of art enthusiasts and families make their way to the Kayenta Art Village for our annual three-day FREE art festival in Ivins, Utah. Not only do festival goers enjoy spectacular art, they are also treated to stunning desert vistas, culinary delights from festival vendors, a beer and wine garden, live music, and Kayenta’s own delicious Xetava Café and the Rusted Cactus.
Guests will have the opportunity to visit a collection of over 50 juried regional and national artists who specialize in sculpture, painting, jewelry, ceramics, wood, metal, and other media.
The Art in Kayenta Festival hosts a silent auction featuring original work from the attending artists and offerings from local businesses. Festival guests will have the exclusive opportunity to bid on selected art pieces. Proceeds benefit the Center For the Arts at Kayenta and the performing arts in Southern Utah.
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.
Mini Studio/Retail Rentals Available
in the Kayenta Art Village
Be a part of the arts in the Kayenta Art Village.
We have two spaces available for rent. Bring your art, business, or service to the village.
One Space 180 sq ft – $500
Faces the Center for the Arts Commons
Shares a private restroom with a sink
Next to Good Medicine Retail
Utilities Included
One Space 225 sq ft– $540
Faces a semi-private courtyard that can be partially used by tenant
Between Kayenta Homes & Properties Real Estate and Zia Pottery Studio
Utilities Included
To apply for these rental spaces please provide an email that describes your vision for a shop, studio or other business and how it supports and interfaces with the other Kayenta Art Village entities.
Inquiries to: mattmarten1@gmail.com
“Kayenta Community Safety Meeting” Rescheduled
September 9, 2024
Join us Monday, 9 September 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Ivins City Hall in the City Council Chambers for an informative discussion about recent crime & how to keep our community safe.
This is a Kayenta community-wide meeting and Sergeant Hallman of the Santa Clara/Ivins Police Department will attend to provide information on any current concerns within Kayenta & our surrounding communities, as well as answer any questions.
The objective of this meeting is to get informed & to plan a crime prevention strategy to keep Kayenta safe. By improving home security, increasing vigilance & creating a network in which to report unsafe observations, we can accomplish a great deal by working together.
The committee is growing & two new residents have taken lead! Those interested in getting involved may sign-up at the meeting, or email us at the address below. Also please take a moment to fill out the safety concern survey so that your input can be addressed.
Let’s come together as a community to address concerns and share ideas on how to keep our neighborhood safe! Whether it’s reporting suspicious activity or organizing neighborhood watches, every small step counts in making Kayenta safer.
Your voice matters, so be sure to attend and share your thoughts and ideas. Let’s work together to create a safer, stronger community!
We look forward to seeing you there! For those who cannot attend in person, we hope to be able to live stream the meeting on Zoom. Send us an email & we’ll get the link to you as soon as it’s available.
Rsvp at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kayenta-community-safety-meeting-tickets-978217082627
Safety Concern Survey:
https://forms.gle/ZU8SLWDeXqGrsEVCA
To get more information or get involved email:
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 5th
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
3on3 YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
UNITY Park Basketball Courts
400 S 400 W Ivins, UT
Friday, September 6th
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LIVE LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
VENDOR BOOTHS • ART EXHIBIT
CLIMB WALL • INFLATABLES • FAMILY GAMES
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
BINGO
Saturday, September 7th
9:00 am – 10:30 am
PIE BAKING CONTEST
10:00 am – 1:00 PM
FAMILY GAMES • PONY RIDES • HOME DEPOT CRAFT
10:00 am – 2:00 PM
CLIMB WALL • INFLATABLES
OLD FASHIONED GAMES • ART EXHIBIT
VENDOR BOOTHS • LIVE LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY OPEN HOUSE • FIRE DEPARTMENT TOURS
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
FREE SWIM for Ivins Residents
Sand Hallow Aquatic Center
1144 N 2400 W. St. George, UT
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Susan “Zora” Jager
Our sparkly and beloved Susan left this world on July 23, 2024. Much too soon. Not surprisingly, her philosophy on life and death can be summed up with this quote
“Until further notice, celebrate everything!”
And so it is on this note that we invite our community to come together to share stories and memories of Susan.
PLEASE JOIN US
Sunday, September 29, 2024
from 2-5 pm
at the Outdoor Theater in the Kayenta Art Village
This is an informal gathering to celebrate a woman who touched so many of our hearts.
Feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage and a snack to share. We thank the Center for the Arts for generously donating this space.
Resident Spotlight
Janell Bassett, Editor
Brigitte Deus: Say yes to life
Growing up in Switzerland, Brigitte Deus began skiing by the time she was two, later racing on national youth teams. It was a skill that would come in handy years later when, having studied law and economics at the University of Zurich, she wanted to pursue an MBA in the U.S. From a poor family, costs at her dream school of Harvard were out of reach, but Brigitte worked for four years to pay for a traditional one-year degree by cleaning houses, folding clothes at Express Limited and, yes, teaching skiing in Aspen, Colorado, to pay for her degree in economics from Tufts University.
Known to her friends in Kayenta as someone who always says yes to something new, Brigitte’s full-on engagement with life came into play even earlier when she took on an exchange student internship after she finished her high school studies in Switzerland though AIESEC (formerly known as the Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales). Although she finished her studies at the age of 17, she could not enter the university in Zurich until she was 19. Hoping for an internship in San Francisco, she found herself in Goshen, Indiana, with a host family who took her around the U.S. and introduced to the value of dog companionship, an interest which bloomed years later in her work as a dog and cat behavioral therapist.
Pet owners, she says, are the primary cause of pet problems because they “don’t follow through with the consistency needed” to truly train an animal. In addition, she adds, “people don’t learn enough before they get a dog” and typically do not do enough to socialize an animal to new environments and circumstances, thus they are often surprised by what seems to be unexpected behavior, when, in truth, the animal is just reacting to something it hasn’t experienced before.
Her professional career began as a private banker with Credit Suisse, then, in 2005, she opened her own company, MD Consulting Group A Multi-Family Office, where she manages everything from business transactions to investment and medical issues for 10 private clients. “It’s a very intimate business,” she says, with enthusiasm. “I love it, I’m needed, I can offer them things money can’t buy, and they are so grateful.” Because she doesn’t have a green card—and would either need to leave the U.S. or stay here for the duration of an application process that could take up to 10 years—Brigitte simply travels back and forth between Switzerland and Utah, staying no longer than 90 days at a time.
Nevertheless, Brigitte insists her life is not complicated, but rather animated by her love of Kayenta. She discovered the area in 2017 through a visit to a friend in St. George. The moment she entered Kayenta, where she was told that “hippies lived in mud houses,” she felt “this is it, the beauty, how it feels, this is I need.” She built her house here (at the same time she built another home in Zurich) and moved in in 2020. With no plans to retire, Brigitte “loves the community and the people” and plans to continue pursuing her passions for skiing and off-roading, accompanied, as always by Fritz, her seven-month-old American Hairless Terrier, who is still in training.
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.
Located in beautiful Kayenta.
Join us for new opportunities to learn at MakeSpace!
We are thrilled to announce some incredible multi-day workshops being taught by nationally renowned art instructors in the Fall of 2024! In addition to these special workshops, other one-day events and weekly classes in a variety of mediums are available. There is something for all levels of artists – from absolute beginners to more experienced artists. See a few highlights below or go to https://makespacekayenta.com/ for more information or to enroll.
Introduction to Watercolor for Beginners
September 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 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.
Exploring Possibilities with Acrylic Paint
September 9, 16, 23
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Instructor: Darcy Lee Saxton
Three-Week Series
If you are new to acrylic painting, or if you have dabbled but not achieved the results you’ve hoped for, this is the class for you! Come learn to embrace your artistic intuition and style as we unlock the possibilities of working with acrylic paint. In this 3-week series, you will have the opportunity to create your own unique painting based on a subject matter of your choice. We will overview the basics of composition as well as the methods, approaches, and materials to consider when working with this exciting medium.
Pyrography Portrait Course
September 11, 18, 25
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Instructor: Kaylee Fisher
Three-Week Series
Join us for an immersive and creative three-week Pyrography Portrait Course, where you will discover the timeless art of wood burning. This hands-on class is perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills in creating detailed pyrography portraits.
Alcohol Ink Art on Canvas
September 14
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Instructor: Rorie Tafoya
If you have painting experience, or if you have taken Rorie’s introductory alcohol inks class and want to further explore this exciting medium, this is for you! This class will focus on how to control the flow of alcohol ink using brushes and air as you create your own modern piece of art on a provided 10×20-inch gallery wrapped canvas. Some supplies and tools provided.
Mastering the Use of Color in all Mediums!
September 19, 20, 21
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Nina Weiss
Three-Week Series
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 professional 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. You will learn the science, history, and psychology of color, layering techniques, and more.
The Tao of Watercolor
October 2, 3, 4
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kristi Grussendorf
Three-Week Series
Watercolor is a unique and magical artistic medium. It has a personality all its own! Find the right balance between tight and loose, intentional & intuitive in your paintings. Kristi will help you discover your own artistic voice and take your paintings to the next level. We will explore several different ways of approaching a painting. As a professional jurist, Kristi has critiques to offer for those who want it and will help with any questions or struggles. Many of you might be surprised how much a tiny “tweak” can make or break a composition!
Be sure to check out other multi-day workshops scheduled for October and November being taught by visiting master painters. These include a Portraiture in Oil workshop taught by Theresa Otteson and Painting the Still Life in Oils with Loose Impressionism taught by Sarah Sedwick.
MakeSpace Open Studio
Friday, September 6, 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
Please join us for the final event of the city’s Heritage Days Festival
The theme for the evening’s stories is: FIRST
Please join us for this FREE event where we welcome amateur and experienced storytellers to the stage to share true tales based on the evening’s theme, FIRST. Do you have a story about your FIRST standing ovation, miserable failure, kiss, job, or grandchild? If you do, we want to hear all about it.
The evening begins with a BYOP (bring your own picnic) pre-show party where potential storytellers put their name in the hat with the hope of being chosen to share their tale on stage. Longtime Coyote Tales supporters, Kayenta Homes and Properties will provide complimentary bottled water and cookies for all story-lovers in attendance!
We are pleased to welcome invited storyteller, poet and activist, Nan Seymour to the stage. Nan’s debut poetry collection, Prayers Not Meant for Heaven, was published in 2021. Her story, Lake Woman Leaving, was awarded the Alfred Lambourne prize, and in 2023 she was honored by Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall with a Mayor’s Artist Award. Joining her on stage will be a few of your friends and neighbors who have a story to tell and, Wendy Chen, educator and author of Their Divine Fires, writer and naturalist, Robert Perkins and local storyteller Kase Johnstun.
DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? If you are interested in putting your name in the hat, please contact Victoria through our website https://coyotetalesstories.com/ to discuss details. But even if you don’t want to share a story, just come and enjoy an evening of great true stories told the Coyote Tales way
Saturday Evening’s Event is Free and Open to the Public
Coyote Tales events are sponsored by Petite Feast, Utah Humanities, Kayenta Homes and Properties and Black Desert Resort. We are grateful for the in-kind support of Desert Dweller Realty and SBDance
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.
Photo: Alan Holben
Sunday, September 8 Meet the Author Luncheon with Guest Storyteller Nan Seymour
On September 8th, Petite Feast will host a very special Luncheon with invited Coyote Tales storyteller and author, Nan Seymour. During the luncheon, Nan will speak about her community building on behalf of the imperiled Great Salt Lake. She will also share brief excerpts from her lake-facing literary works.
Reservations And Tickets are required:
Lunch with Author Nan Seymour Tickets
MENU
VEGETABLE TART WITH WHITE BEAN HUMMUS AND OLIVE CAPONATA
HIBISCUS HONEY ICED TEA
HEIRLOOM TOMATO SOUP WITH PESTO AND MOZZARELLA CROSTINI
HOUSEMADE RICOTTA & SPINACH CANNELLONI WITH PARMESAN BECHAMEL, RED PEPPER MARINARA AND FRIED BASIL TUILE
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TART WITH CLEMENTINE SORBET AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CREME
*Please know that 100% of proceeds from this event will benefit https://www.saveourgreatsaltlake.org/
Top Photo at Lake: Alan Anna Pocoaro Photography
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.
“Thank you so much for a fabulous dinner last night. The dinner exceeded our expectations on every note. Everything was perfect. What stands out are the quality, freshness, seasonality, health consciousness and beautiful presentation. You make it all look so effortless!” – Margaret and Rudy Bistrovich
VIRTUAL DINNER PARTY RECIPE #97
BUTTER CHICKEN MEATBALLS
From chicken tikka masala to saag aloo to samosa, Indian food has become a take-out dinner staple. But before you reach for the phone to place your order, give this streamlined, week-night-friendly recipe a try. It’s for a meatball inspired twist on the classic, Murgh Makhani (Indian-style butter chicken) that is every bit as satisfying as your favorite take-out version.
The recipe draws inspiration from the best of two worlds; spicy, warm masala spiked sauce and tender easy-to-make meatballs. Traditionally butter chicken is an Indian-style curry dish made with yogurt-marinated chicken pieces cooked in a tandoor oven. Once cooked, the chicken is long-simmered in an intoxicatingly fragrant and rich tomato/butter sauce. The result is a delicious concoction of impossibly tender chunks of chicken and a lush, velvety sauce with a taste that lingers on your tongue making every bite better than the one before it. Unfortunately making it requires a couple of hours in the kitchen and equipment most home cooks don’t have. By swapping the time consuming tandoor cooked chicken with meatballs, the long and complicated cooking process transforms to a one (pan) and done kind of affair. Serve over steamed basmati rice with store bought naan and you’ve got yourself a homemade takeout classic.
Chef’s tip – If you prefer to make this dish vegetarian, sub one small head cauliflower (about 2#) cut into florets for the meatballs.
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 fills 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
VIRTUAL DINNER PARTY RECIPE # 97
BUTTER CHICKEN MEATBALLS
INGREDIENTS:
2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1 egg
Salt and pepper
1 C chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 T grated fresh ginger, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 ½ pounds ground chicken
3 T unsalted butter
1 T olive oil
1 T garam masala (available at most grocery stores or make your own. *See recipe below)
1 T ground cumin
2 t curry powder
¼ t cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 T tomato paste
2 20oz cans tomato puree
1 T honey
Squeeze of fresh lime
1 C heavy cream
METHOD:
Pulse bread in food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl. Add egg, ½ C cilantro, 1t ginger, 1 T garlic and salt and pepper. Add ground chicken and gently mix to combine. Shape into 1 ½” balls and place on a parchment lined sheet pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Melt 2T butter with oil a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and sauté until softened. Add meatballs and cook until well browned all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towel–lined plate, leaving fat in skillet.
Add remaining ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring often until fragrant. Sprinkle garam masala, cumin, curry and cayenne over onion mixture and sauté briefly. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add tomato puree, honey and ¼ C water. Simmer sauce until reduced and thickened. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and register 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
Swirl in remaining butter and a squeeze of lime. Top with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Serve with steamed basmati rice and store bought naan
Serves 2 with ample leftovers
SIDE BAR RECIPE
HOMEMADE GARAM MASALA
INGREDIENTS:
1 two-inch piece cinnamon stick
10 whole cloves
1 t nutmeg
1 T green or black cardamom seeds
METHOD: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add all spices and reduce heat to low. Gently toss spices around pan until fragrant. Remove from heat and cool. Once cooled grind in a spice grinder to a fine powder. Extra may be stored in an airtight container for up to three months.
DIG OUT THOSE RECIPES AND
Kayenta Bakers, we want you to show us how you roll at the Ivins Heritage Days Pie Baking Contest
Saturday, September 7th at Ball Field at Ivins City Heritage Park (50N 50W)
Pie drop off: between 9:30-10:30am (see map attached) Judging: starts promptly at 10:30
Winners announced on stage at Coyote Tales the evening of September 7th
You could win ultimate bragging rights and one of these great prizes
Grand Prize – Bosch Universal Plus Mixer with Baker’s Attachment Package ($600 value)
Second Place Prize – Baker’s ingredient specialty gift basket with Boulevard Home Gift Certificate
Third Place Prize – Professional quality nesting bowls with whisk/spatula and pastry shears
To Find out more and register
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.
“Self-care is about giving the world the best of you, not what’s left of you.”
– Marissa Palmer, Health Coach
Elevate Fitness
Coming Attractions this Fall at ELEVATE Studio in Kayenta!
New equipment coming to the studio!
Freemotion dual cable cross machine & Smith machine
Plus, New perks and offerings for members!
Soul Space retreats coming 2025
New Classes Coming in October!
Yoga 101
9:30 am Thursday
Vinyasa Morning Flow
10:00 am Saturdays
Open Gym
Current Class Offerings
ElevateFit / ElevateFITFusion
9:30 am, Mon, Wed, Fri
Elevate Yoga
9:30 am Thur, 10 am Sat
Class size is limited and subject to change.
Elevate Studio • 435-632-1381
jyfitness@me.com
Be happy. Be healthy. Have a blast!
ELEVATE!
Pre-registration is required.
Contact John before attending your first class.
Kayenta Home Yoga
“We need to balance the yang of effort with the yin of calm acceptance of what is.” Paul Grilley
Fall 2024 Class schedule: (all classes 9:30 – 10:45 am)
Tuesday – Vigorous Vinyasa
Wednesday – Yin/Yang (New class!)
Thursday – Vigorous Vinyasa
New Wednesday Class: Yin/Yang
This class aims to maintain/improve Range of Motion, while also strengthening muscles and connective tissues, and improving balance.
Yin/Yang Yoga combines passive seated and supine stretches (Yin Yoga) with standing “Yang” poses (for example, Warrior 1 and 2, and standing balance poses). There will be minimal up-down movement from seated/lying down to standing, and chairs will be available as props. This class is suitable for all levels.
Preregistration is required. Please call/text/email for more information
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.
The Kayenta Connection is a publication that is focused on the Kayenta Community (residents, visitors and other interested folks). Information and articles should appeal to our Kayenta readers and reflect the spirit of our community. The KC cannot be responsible for mistakes submitted by the contributor. We do not accept advertisements for services or events other than those provided by a Kayenta resident who is advertising their business/service to our community. The KC supports promotion of businesses located within the Kayenta Art Village.
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