admin May 29th, 2008
I just moved all the seedlings out to my tipi greenhouse and into the garden and planted the gerrnhouse with the summer crop of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, artichokes and cucumbers. I probably have too many plants in there again but oh well 
This is the third year that I’ve grown stuff in a tipi but last year, I didn’t take very many pictures of the gardens or the tipi. I promise to keep you posted this year - and I’ll even take a few pictures of the tipi and all the great produce. If you want more info on tipi or the greenhouse tipis, please visit www.reesetipis.com
Tags: garden, greenhouse, greenhouse tipis, tipi
admin May 20th, 2008
From time to time I run across a truly wonderful tipi living experience and this was the case when Cathy Smith let me know about her new tipi workshop. Upon hearing of her plans, I knew I had to share the good news with other tipi enthusiasts. If you’ve ever dreamed of spending a week immersed in the tipi culture of the Plains Indians, experiencing the Native American tipi in one of the most beautiful locations in South-Central Montana, visiting the Buffalo Bill Historic Center and Plains Indian Museum, learning how to do Plains Indian beadwork, learning about the sacred nature of the pipe, and learning about the other ceremonies sacred to the Plains Indian and their tipi or lodge, then Cathy’s workshop is a must. Cathy’s next workshop is scheduled for 25-31 August, 2008.
I first met Cathy when I was working on the set of Dream Keepers (Or maybe it was Into The West). Cathy was an adviser for the wardrobe (Cathy, correct me if I’m wrong on this) and she had a break in the typical hectic schedule and stopped by the tipi village we were setting up for the movie. Cathy jumped right in and started helping us set the tipis up. Her exception knowledge of both the Indian tipi and of the Native American culture and history was like a breath of fresh air and make her exceptionally qualified to host such a retreat.
You can read more about Cathy Smith on her website at www.cathyasmith.com
And you can read more about the Tipi Retreat at www.tipilifestyles.com
The tipi pictured on the home page of Tipi Lifestyles was taken by Cathy Smith on the movie set for “Comanche Moon”. All the tipis used in “Comanche Moon”were made by Reese Tipis of Colorado Springs, CO.
Tags: Indian tipi, Plains Indians, tipi, tipi culture, Tipi Living, tipi village, tipi workshop, tipis
admin December 27th, 2007
My love for tipis started over 35 years ago after My father purchased a small tent and awning company in Salt Lake City. I was put to work helping around the shop and I was soon helping make and setup tipis (tepees, teepees) with the family. My father sold the business when I was 18 but he and my mother continued to make tipis while I took a leave of absence from the family business to join the Air Force. After a successful career in the Air Force, I decided it was time to settle down and since mom was not getting any younger, and was having difficulty making tipis, I decided I would help. I soon moved the business from Salt Lake to Colorado Springs and have been making Reese Tipis here since 1998.
I still camp in my tipis and spend a fair bit of time in the ones in my back yard. With this blog, I hope to be able to share my tipi experiences with tipi lovers around the world.
Tags: colorado springs, reese tipis, teepees, tepees, tipi, Tipi Living, tipis
