Blending Lifestyle, Business and the Environment Aspen Eco Fest 2012 A Project of Aspen T.R.E.E. June 8th - June 10th Vendors & Sponsors

Vendors - 2011

Categories:  Alternative Vehicles, Arts & Crafts, Education, Fashion, Food, Green Cleaning, Jewelry, Recycling, Wellness

Alternative Vehicles

• Aspen Electric Cars 
  Sales and service for neighborhood electric vehicles and electric cars.
  website:  www.AspenElectricCars.com
  

• Rocky Mountain Stealth 4x4
  Stealth Electric Vehicles.  100% American Made.  Electric and green.
  website:  www.Stealth4x4.com
   

Education

• AREDAY
  Founded in 2004 as a one-day renewable energy expo, American Renewable Energy Day (AREDAY) is now one of the most important renewable energy technology and policy summits in the United States.  Held annually in Aspen, Colorado each August, AREDAY attracts national and international attention with its impressive roster of speakers and participants.  Additionally, AREDAY has a multi-faceted program platform and numerous partnerships.
  website:  www.AREDAY.net
   

• The Aspen Chapel
  Take a setting provided by nature, offering the essence of spirituality in environment.  Erect here architecture to evoke the functioning of the concept of engaging religious faith in conversation with the world.  To this place gather, in lively encounter, leaders of religious thought to redefine spiritual values, to question, to seek relevant answers in a troubled world.  Here create a national-global ecumenical center for seminars and dialogues on theological concerns of contemporary society.  It is a testament to remind people in Aspen that there is foremost a spiritual dimension to our existence. It is a center for retreats, for meditation, for special worship services open to all, for musical presentations, for exhibits of art and literature and any other effort to seek paths leading to brotherhood and peace.  This is The Aspen Chapel.
  website: www.AspenChapel.org
   

• ASPEN T.R.E.E. 
  We Support and Encourage Creative, Sustainable, and Regenerative Education and Living Practices in the Roaring Fork Valley and Beyond through Practical Demonstration.
  website:  www.re-generation.us
   

• Aspen ZGreen
  Taking Action Today for a Greener Tomorrow
  The City of Aspen's ZGreen Program is a three-part certification and outreach program designed to reduce the environmental impacts of Aspen's citizens, visitors, businesses, and events.  Aspen Eco Fest is working with the City of Aspen ZGreen program to reduce the environmental footprint of this event.
  website:  www.AspenZGreen.com
   

• Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute
  CRMPI is a demonstration site in Central Colorado dedicated to teaching the principles of permaculture, forest gardening and greenhouse technology.  Visit our booth for more information about what CRMPI does in the Roaring Fork Valley and how you can get involved.
  website:  www.CRMPI.org
   

• Climb for Conservation
  I formed a non-profit called Climb for Conservation.  The mission is to climb mountains around the world for a conservation cause.  We are planning a hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in Fall 2011 to raise money for lion conservation outside of Kilimanjaro National Park.  We can use all the help we can get!
  website:  www.ClimbForConservation.org
   

• CORE - Energy Smart
  Energy Smart is a program to make energy efficiency simple and affordable. We offer $50 home energy assessments with a value of more than $500.
  Access to a skilled workforce, loan products, and rebates are among our additional measures.
  www.EnergySmartColorado.com
   

• Wilderness Workshop
  Our mission is to protect and conserve the wilderness and natural resources of the Roaring Fork Watershed, the White River National Forest, and adjacent public lands.
  
  We're a non-profit organization that engages in research, education, legal advocacy and grassroots organizing to protect the ecological integrity of local landscapes and public lands. We focus on the monitoring and conservation of air and water quality, wildlife species and habitat, natural communities and lands of wilderness quality.
  website:  www.WildernessWorkshop.org

Fashion

• AS Organics / Aspen Stitchworks Organics
  All of our clothing is organic cotton, organic hemp, or organic cotton/recycled poly. We use low impact dyes and environmentally friendly sustainable practices for production. We also have stuffed animals, puppets, purses, backpacks and wall art all made from recycled sweaters. Our designs are made right here in Aspen.
  website:  www.ASOrganics.com
   

• Autumn Teneyl Designs 
  A celebration of eclectic chic.  Autumn utilizes domestically made organic fabrics and re-purposed designer-end natural and synthetic fabrics to reduce the environmental burden of textile manufacturing. Every garment is handmade in Colorado, USA..
  website:  www.AutumnTeneyl.com
   

• KikaPaprika
  I represent an eco-chic clothing line for women called KikaPaprika.  We are an eco-friendly company dedicated to using oganic fabrics and dyes as well as recycled materials.  Our clothing tags are biodegradable plantable seed paper.  We use recycled shipping and printed materials whenever possible.
  website:  www.PauletteWheeler.KikaPaprika.com
   

• Low Flying Angels
  Hand painted 100%, made in the U.S.A. cotton clothing for children.
  website:  www.LowFlyingAngels.org
   

• Next Page LLC
  One of a kind, handmade and hand sewn hats made from reclaimed fabrics and trims.
  website:  www.nextpageaccessories.com
   

• SLOWCOLOR
  Fair Trade Eco-conscious Clothing - Handloomed products, Linen Scarves, Wraps.  Naturally Dyed.  Always.  We are 100% committed to sustainable living as a socio-eco enterprise.  Click here to view a short video about us.
  website:  www.SLOWCOLOR.com
   

• Sweater Jeanie 
  Beautiful original items, handmade with natural and organic yarns.
  website:  www.NorrisDezign.com
   

• Upcycle Clothing Design
  Wearable art and fashion.  We shop for gently used clothes at thrift stores and friends closets and then we use used tee shirts to create a funky and art filled piece of clothing.  Upcycling is the idea that you can continue to use things in many different ways.  We also create beautiful hand made silver jewelry, we use some reclaimed beads, silver and copper in our work.
  Email:  UpcycleClothingDesign@gmail.com
   

Food

• Avalanche Cheese Company 
  Handmade artisan goat cheeses made with milk from goats raised and grazed on our dairy and farm in Paonia.
  website:  www.AvalancheCheese.com
   

• Black Canyon Foods
  Fresh from the Farm - Delivered to your Home!
  Meats, Produce, Cheese, Milk (in glass bottles), Dairy, Honey, Jams, Fruit Syrups, Bakery, Gluten Free and more.
  
  We bring you a tremendous selection of local farm fresh items plus some national brands and bulk items to fill out your shopping needs.
  Save time, money & the environment.
  Eat local & reduce the miles on your food.
  website:  www.blackcanyonfoods.com
   

• Brigitte's Brick Oven
  Brigitte's Brick Oven is a mobile wood fired pizza oven.  We hand make and bake traditional artisan flatbread pizza's.  Our herbs and vegetable toppings are locally grown from Aspen to Paonia.  Our cheese is made in Colorado, and our Italian Sausage is from Boulder.  We use apple wood from Paonia to fire the oven.
  website: www.AspenBrickOven.com
   

• Eco-Goddess
  Eco-Goddess is an all organic full service restaurant located in the heart of downtown Carbondale.  From the olive oil to the garnishes, over 95% organic ingredients, with locally grown when in season.  We offer gluten-free and vegan options, as well as wild caught Alaskan salmon, a full service bar with all organic alcohol, and a full juice bar.  We're as green as it gets!
  website:  www.Eco-Goddess.com
   

• Grant Family Farms
  Grant Family Farms lies in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, just south of the Wyoming border. We are deeply committed to growing healthy, delicious food and to being responsible stewards of our land and the people that work on our farm. For this reason, for the past 35 years, we have been growing organic vegetables. Our farm was the first to be certified organic by the State of Colorado.
  
  Our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program provides shares in veggies, fruit, eggs, bread, cheese, mushrooms, flowers, meat and poultry.
  website:  www.GrantFarms.com
   

• H & R Organic & Natural Comfort Foods
  Gourmet Soups, Chilis, Curries, Chowders, Gazpacho, Cold Summer Soups, whole grain salads, from locally grown organic produce. Hot & Cold, Fresh and freshly frozen. GLUTEN FREE.
  website:  www.McHealthyMatters.com
   

• The Honeybee
  Visit THE HONEYBEE for a truly nourishing experience; specializing in fresh organic juice blends, raw almond milk smoothies, warm elixirs and more!
  website:  www.HoneybeeJuicebar.com
   

• Louis' Swiss Pastry
  We buy local and organic whenever possible. Raise only grass fed beef, make our own biodiesel to power our equipment.
  Read about us here.
  Email:  tornare@sopris.net
   

• Nicky's Quickie
  Nicky's Quickie offers gourmet Greek food including: gyros, falafel, sauteed tofu with Greek spices, and scrambled eggs with Greek spices. We cater to vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters.  We use the highest quality products and feature Kosher and Organic ingredients.
  website:  www.NickiesQuickie.com
   

• The Pasta Girl (selling Pappardelle's Pasta)
  Pappardelle's is a Colorado Proud company.  Described as the Michelangelo of pasta, the craftsmen have been sculpting and shaping colorful, flavorful pasta dough into edibe art since 1984.  We offer more variety of gourmet frozen and dried pasta, pesto and sauces than anyone else.  Our products are ALL NATURAL and some organic pasta is available.  We also use local products when possible, like Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese for one of our hand-stuffed ravioli.  Our pasta are made in small batches and slow dried to ensure protein and vitamin integrity.
  website:  www.PappardellesPasta.com
   

• Pastamore Gourmet Foods
  We have handmade pasta's, infused and blended olive oils.  Our pasta's are made with vegetables from local Colorado farmers and our olive oils are infused and blended with locally grown and produced spices and herbs.  All of our packaging is recyclable.
  website:  www.Pastamore.com
   

• The Pine Creek Cookhouse
  The Pine Creek Cookhouse uses water from the Pine Creek to serve its guests.  Our food program is a made from scratch, local, natural and organic.  We do not fry anything therefore minimize the impact of hundreds of pounds of product each week that would need to be delivered and recycled.  All products are recycled, re-used and reduced by maintaining a menu that reflects total utilization.
  website:  www.PineCreekCookhouse.com
   

• Pop Aspen
  We offer delicious organic popcorn - popped in extra virgin organic coconut oil.  We use environmentally friendly bags - or customers bring their own.  We are also making organic cotton candy.
  website:  www.PopAspen.com
   

• Roots and Shoots
  Wheatgrass is the most lifegiving healing prepared food on the planet. . . no body should be without it.
  Email:  jackbsprout@yahoo.com
   

• Rustique Bistro
  Restaurant with a Harvest Farm to Table feel.
  website:  www.RustiqueBistro.com
   

• Sophisticated Syrups, LLC
  My xylitol is sourced from sustainably grown organic birch trees.  Syrups are bottled in glass(not plastic).
  website:  www.SophisticatedSyrups.com
   

• Sprigs
  A small, but growing salad dressing business based out of Carbondale.  Serving made-to-order salads using organic produce and featuring my incredibly delicious and very healthy, all-natural dressing/marinade which is sold all over Colorado.
  website:  www.AlpineAvacado.com
   

• Westwood Farms
  Food products produced naturally locally grown fruit and vegetables.
  website:  www.WestwoodFarms.com

• Z's Orchard 
  Vintage style homemade aprons, preserves and syrups made with Z's Orchard's fruit, Z's raw honey, beeswax candles, and handbeaded servingware.
  website:  www.ZsOrchard.com

General

• Aspen Intuitives
  The Aspen Intuitives are Claudia Flores, a tarot card reader, and Ruby Burkhalter, an astrologer.  Claudia and Ruby provide great entertainment through their readings.
  websites:  www.AspenIntuitives.com - www.Astrology-Classes.com
  www.Astrologer.net
   

• Aspen Solar Inc.
  National award winning company involved with design, installation, and maintenance of active/passive, solar hot water and photovoltaic energy systems since 1982.  These state of the art systems offered to homeowners, businesses, industry and government, can be installed in new construction and retrofits specializing in remote home heating design, solar heated radiant floor, and photovoltaic systems.
  website:  AspenSolar.com

• BS Studio 
  Hand forged metal sculptures and decorative items.
  Email:  BSStudio@willowwisp.net
   

• BottleHood
  We repurpose glass liquor, beer, wine and soda bottles into useful household items: Glasses, vases, light fixtures, jewelry and much more. In the process we create jobs in our neighborhood.
  website:  www.BottleHood.com
   

• Cactus Valley Ranch
  Handmade local woods used to create artistic creations.
  Email:  jkwoodart@msn.com
   

• Creamery Arts Center
  Sustainable living and handmade. The Creamery Arts Center represents 70+ Western Slope artists (all original, handmade), offers glass and ceramic studio use to the public, teaches classes for youths, seniors, professional artists, and all community members.
  website:  www.CreameryArtsCenter.org
   

• Feather Hair Extensions and Silk Paintings by Jenna Wirtz
  Handmade feather earrings made from exotic rooster tails.  Using these feathers for earrings and hair extensions gives the feathers another purpose in their existence. I will be doing a number of feather hair extensions including hemp wraps, and beaded wraps that will stay in hair for months.  I will also be selling silk paintings, made in sort of a batik style.  I see my art as visions into other dimensions while being very connected to the earth.
  Email:  jwirtz@mail.coloradomtn.edu

• Fritz Anders Art 
  Original works of art using recycled wood. Frames handmade from recycled hardwood trim, barn wood and left over rough cut lumber. Using wood as my canvas, I incorporate the distinctive grain characteristics with a series of wood burns, layers of color stain, sanding and a variety of finishes..
  website:  www.FritzAndersArt.com

• The Geode Guys 
  They're not just rocks, they're Geodes!
  Look for us selling our Geodes as "Dragon Eggs!"  We guarantee every geode we sell to be hollow and have something inside. 
  website:  www.TheGeodeGuys.com
   

• Hill Enterprises, LLC.
  My paintings have American Flags that have been donated by the American Legion in Carbondale. The wood used in my paintings are from either reusable fencing or reused wood scraps. I also use water base products along with natural oils in my paintings, always trying to create a "green" painting.
  website:  www.SybilHill.com

• Hummingbird Ranch 
  Ceramics, water color paintings and photographs of life on a ranch.  Aluminum sculptures made with melted aluminum cans, aluminum wire sculpture on wood from the Amazon River in Brazil.  Wind chimes made from drift wood.
  Email:  HummingbirdRanch@tds.net
   

• Knot New Wood
  Handcrafted furniture using reclaimed, recycled or salvaged woods and other natural materials such as stone, slate and granite. All materials used are re-purposed. We only use environmentally safe, non-toxic and low VOC stains and finishes. Each unique design comes with its own individual past history.
  website:  www.KnotNewWood.com
   

• North Fork Valley Creative Coalition
  A Coalition of artists, arts organizations, craftspeople, performers and other creative practitioners - selling arts and crafts.
  Email:  kestrels@comcast.net
   

• Outwest Gifts
  We sell all handmade items.  Our items use Slate and Porcelain tiles for pictures.  We have handmade pottery and leather goods..
  website:  www.OutwestColorado.com
   

• Plant Trees 4 Life 
  Our vision is to plant trees to support the future of the planet for our children.
  website:  www.PlantTrees4Life.com
   

• Re-Cycle Art Aspen
  Recycled bicycles from the 70's and 80's made into fun, whimsical, or vintage styles bikes. Great for townies, trips to the market, etc. to get people out of cars and onto bikes again.
  website:  www.RecycleArtAspen.com
   

• Rosemary Art
  I try to use recycled materials in creating my art.  I salvage job sties for scrap materials, wood, tin, whatever I find may make a platform for my paintings or sculptures.  On my daily hikes with my beloved dog, Scout, I comb the hills for treasures to incorporate into my art.  I use recycled jewelry parts and beads in making my jewelry and for my earrings I recycle old cd's, sand them, paint, cut into fun shapes and make earrings.
  website:  www.web.me.com/rosemaryart/rosemaryart/HOME.html
   

• Sacred Skin
  As a holistic Aesthetician I am dedicated to using only the best in Organic Skin Care for health, harmony and beauty.  I do use a product line in which it is handmade from Hungary, Eminence Organic Skin Care as well as others that are just delicious and good for you.  I will also be presenting all natural sunblocks.
  Email:  SacredSkinAspen@yahoo.com
   

• Shere Coleman
  Handmade and remade.  I make creatures out of recycled clothes and stuff them with either a corn or bamboo fiber rather than polyester.  I source as much of the materials locally as possible.
  Email:  ShereColeman@yahoo.com
   

• Snowoolies
  Original, handmade snowman ornaments "Snowoolies" made of natural wool from recycled wool sweaters.  Items are very detailed using a variety of accessories and materials.  Over 100 different themes/styles including sports, professions, hobbies, and various holiday designs.
  Email:  Snowoolies@aol.com

• Steele Photography (Solarography) 
  Solarography - 100% solar powered art.
  website:  www.SteelePhoto.com
   

• Sunsense Solar
  Sunsense Solar Electric, located in Carbondale, Colorado has been designing and installing residential solar power, commercial solar, and community solar PV systems for over two decades.  Sunsense Solar hallmarks include our commitment to superior craftsmanship, outstanding customer service, and the highest quality products. NABCEP and CoSEIA certified, the Sunsense Solar team is skilled and dedicated to providing environmentally responsible and affordable solar solutions.
  website:  www.SunsenseSolar.com
   

• Travel Life Styles & Manifest Foundation
  Travel Lifestyles & Manifest Foundation are working together to educate the Roaring Fork Valley community on the environmental, humanitarian projects - and the "Voluntourism" trips that the Foundation focuses on to create lasting, positive change in the world, by impacting the planet's greatest asset - our children.
  website:  www.TraveLifestyles.WorldVentures.biz
   

• Wandering Blue Studios
  Beautiful functional pottery made in Nederland, Colorado.  Pieces are food safe, dishwasher safe, and oven safe.  Lidded containers, mugs, lotion and soap dispensers, and large storage jars..
  website:  www.etsy.com/shop/WanderingBluePottery
   

• Water Wise Colorado
  New water conservation and flood control device.
  Every year over $11 billion dollars is spent fixing water damaged homes. People turn their lights off when they leave their homes to save money, so why not turn your water off and save more.  Water damage is the number one insurance claim in America.  Water rationing is becoming a reality and the Water Controller by Hydrocom™ is a valuable conservation tool.  Everyone needs to conserve and control their water consumption.  What's your water footprint?  Stop water damage before it occurs.  Stop leaks before they happen.  Visit us at Aspen Eco Fest for more information.
  website:  www.Hydrocom.us.com
   

• WildiZe Foundation
  WildiZe is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on Wildlife Conservation and Security, Community Development and Education in Sub-Saharan Africa.  We are currently celebrating our 10th anniversary and have worked on over 75 direct on-the-ground conservation projects in Africa to date.  Our products are mostly hand-crafted by African artisans or directly show impacts on our projects or project focus (i.e. Wildlife Photos).  All items provide impact by supporting WildiZe programs.  As an example some of the items are handmade animal sculptures made from snare wires that have been removed from the wild.
  website:  www.WildiZe.org

Green Cleaning

• Eco Steam Wash
  Eco Steam Wash promotes auto detailing and car washing with the revolutionary technology of high pressure steam wash.  We are able to wash a car using 1/2 gallon of water, no soap and no water running off to our rivers.  We are also able to perform general cleaning services like carpets, kitchen, air ducts, machinery, tiles, floors, grills, hot tubs, you name it..  Our green products and eco awareness definitely honor the name we carry on: Eco Steam Wash
  website:  www.MobileSteamWash.com
   

• Healthy Home Green Cleaning 
  All-natural and environmentally safe home cleaning products made using essential oils and other natural ingredients to disinfect and promote a healthy home environment that is safe for your family and pets.
  website:  www.HealthyHomegreenCleaning.com
   

• Belmont Clean Green Cleaning
  We are the only cleaning company in the valley to offer green cleaning services (carpet, upholstery, oriental rug and stone, tile and grout cleaning).  All of our products are Green Seal Certified (100% eco-friendly).  All our equipment is state of the art electric equipment.  We use a low moisture process, so we're not pumping wastewater out into the streets.  We will provide information on how to select a green cleaning company (via Consumer Awareness Guides), and will offer free cleaning gift cards to local homeowners.  We are very much geared towards education, and to provide clean and healthy living environments free from harmful chemicals.
  website:  www.BelmontClean.com

Jewelry

• Light Gives Heat 
  Empowering Africans through the encouragement of economic sustainability and creative endeavors.  Motivating people in the West to "be the change they want to see in the world."
  website:  www.LightGivesHeat.org

• Preshana Art 
  Jewelry handmade with natural stones..
  website:  www.Preshana.com
   

• Sompong's Designs
  Fashionable beaded jewelry that is skillfully crafted and handmade.  All of our handcrafted jewelry designs are carefully beaded with intricate detail and quality, allowing each piece to accentuate a woman's individuality and style.
  website:  www.SompongsBeads.com
   

• Sterling Bliss
  I make sterling silver chain and chainmaille by hand - winding and cutting the rings by hand, weaving them into patterns using needlenose pliers.  Other chains are wound, cut and soldered by hand.  Many of my clasps and ear wires are forged by hand.
  website:  www.SterlingBliss.com

Recycling

• EverGreen
  We help events minimize their environmental impact through guidance, operations and hauling.  We also sell compostable food service materials so any sized event or business can go green.  And this Spring we're unveiling our residential and commercial organics collection program for the Roaring Fork Valley.
  website:  www.EverGreenEvents.net
   

• Green Zone Recycling
  Recycles everything metal - from refrigerators to old bicycles, electric motors to rusting grills in the back yard.
  Email:  MKLpilot@yahoo.com
   

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore of the Roaring Fork Valley
  Habitat for Humanity's ReStore of the Roaring Fork Valley receives donations of gently used furniture, appliances, household items and building materials from the community, which we sell at discounted prices to the public.  The income generated from these sales helps Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley end poverty housing for local families.  Donors receive tax deductible receipts for their donations; volunteers enjoy meaningful opportunities to support their community; the public can purchase great merchandise at drastically reduced prices.  The landfill is spared.  The planet and it's people are happy.
  website:  www.HabitatRoaringFork.org

Wellness

• Access Consciousness Bars
  During a Bars session a Bars practitioner gently touches points on the head to dissipate the polarity that locks limitations in place.  It's like reflexology for your head, but instead of working on organs in the body, it works on areas of your life.  At worst you will feel relaxed ~ as if you just had a great full-body massage and ~ at best your whole life could change!
  website: www.KimEstock.com
   

• Aspen Massage Associates
  Going green is very stressful and we offer an on-the-spot solution for this problem!
  Email:  dtuma49@gmail.com
   

• Aspen Yoga Society
  Celebrating The Aspen Idea:  "Mind, Body, Spirit…"
  website:  www.AspenYogaSociety.org
   

• International Hypnotherapy
  HypnoMiracles Hypnosis CDs.  Over twenty titles to choose from to listen to as you rest or go to sleep at night.  Premium positive programs for the subconscious mind.
  website:  www.HypnoMiracles.com