Kiva House
Our Praxeums
Nearby Heritage Sites
- Mesa Verde
- Aztec Ruins
- Chimney Rock
- Chaco Canyon
- Canyon of the Ancients
- Sleeping Ute
- Bear Ears
SouthwestPraxeum Kiva Territories
Kiva House is our southwestern Colorado Guardian Art nature and cultural preserve located near Ute, Apache, Puebloan, and Navajo territory. Located at 8000ft in the San Juan National Forest of the Colorado Rockies, the Praxeum is named for the Kiva, a large underground or in-ground circular room that has been used for sacred gatherings and rituals since ancient times by indigenous peoples throughout the region.
Our location
Amid the iconic peaks and high-desert mesas that make up the region’s landscape, Praxeum Kiva offers nearby access to many sacred heritage sites as well as an abundance of natural treasures, including hot springs, wilderness trails, rivers and ski trails. We’re developing this property into a gathering nexus for year-round local training as well as for hosting camps and retreats for local and international youth throughout the year.
Our program
Our retreats combine ancient training and ceremonies that honor the original peoples of this land with physically and mentally challenging adventures such as night hikes, survival skills, traditional water/land-based teachings, sports, and games. Youth learn how to cook indigenous foods and work together to prepare, serve, and clean up after meals. Most importantly, they learn skills and gain confidence to become guardians of the future.
Our impact
We’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative experience of bringing youth together in places immersed in nature and heritage. The experience leads to a deep-channeled focus, powerful personal growth, and the emergence of a true respect for one another, our heritages, and our land.
