Stewardship of the land continues to be our passion, our meditation, our breath and our practice. Willowtail is a wildlife property, bird sanctuary and a water wonderland.
David Leatherman, Colorado State Entomologist and David Temple, former owner Animas Arborist encouraged and helped us plan the 7,800 pinyon and ponderosa trees in our ancient forest, which are now alive and well, serving as home to birds, plants, pollinators, butterflies, mammals, other wildlife and humans.
Water use and conservation in the SW Colorado, Forestry, Ornithology, Entomology have all been studied at Willowtail.
Creatives of in many fields find inspiration and new ideas for living and working during time spent at Willowtail as guests and residents.
Growing and using herbs, landscape features such as natural streams and artist created fountains and sculpture add sound, smell, touch and visual delight for birds, insects, wildlife and humans in this habitat.
Marvelous medicine for the soul.
Coleen & Scott, Colorado Springs, CO
Peggy and Lee, the Governor does not treat me as well as you two. I very much appreciate your kindnesses and the work you did in organizing the pinion ips meeting. I will look forward to returning and to observe your special partnership of skills and experience bonded by love for each other and this very unique land.
David Leatherman
The storm and dense rainbow was fantastic! My favorite part of this Southwest corner has been seen right here.
Joy, W. Stockbridge, MA
Peggy Cloy
Landscape/Interior Design and Gardening, Painting, Sculpture
Peggy Cloy, Co-Creator and Director, WTSNPEC and Co-Owner, Willowtail Springs, B&B Cabins
Gardening in the SW within existing forests
Creating spaces which wind seamlessly through interiors and exteriors for beauty and passion.
Peggy and Lee allow their guests to connect with nature by making their homes an integral part of the surroundings.” In the words of Frank Lloyd Wright,”The house should never be built on the hill. It should be of the hill.” “Peggy and Lee have accomplished this goal.
Anonymous Artist
Water Biology:
Many guests over the years have given us their expertise on all things water and the care of bodies of water, irrigation and fish biology. This has expanded our knowledge of the stewardship of our lake, fish, streams and water systems.
Lee Cloy Creative Water Systems and Conservation Practices used on WTSNPEC and Willowtail Springs:
Lee Cloy, Co-Owner of Willowtail Spring B&B Cabins, President and CO-creator of Willowtail and Master of steward of forest, lands, water, wildlife and humans. This man creates and manifests “imagineering” to nurture sustainable systems on the land and help them thrive. This “water wizard” has led countless guests over the years on individual tours of the property talking of water, forests, wildlife and birds.
Natural Science Advisory Committee: This group of wonderful people are currently working on a pilot project to bring elementary teachers from Montezuma County to WTSNPEC for a week long retreat to explore holistic teaching techniques in the sciences, nature, conservation and the arts. Barbara Shaw, STEM Specialist for CO State University Extension